SENTENCE COMPLETION EXERCISE 4 – 50 MCQs

Q.1
Correct Option: A. rival
Synonyms: compete, match, challenge
Other Options:
B. depict (portray, describe)
C. parallel (resemble, correspond)
D. fight (combat, struggle)
Explanation: “Rival” means to compete equally, fitting the context of matching India’s dance diversity. “Depict” and “parallel” are unrelated to competition, while “fight” is too aggressive.

Q.2
Correct Option: A. incubus
Synonyms: nightmare, burden, oppression
Other Options:
B. debility (weakness, frailty)
C. obsession (fixation, compulsion)
D. delusion (misconception, illusion)
Explanation: An “incubus” is a nightmarish experience, aligning with “terrible night.” “Debility” refers to physical weakness, while “obsession” and “delusion” are psychological terms.

Q.3
Correct Option: D. congestion
Synonyms: overcrowding, blockage, jam
Other Options:
A. density (thickness, concentration)
B. containment (restriction, control)
C. transportation (transit, shipment)
Explanation: “Congestion” at ports justifies satellite port development. “Density” and “containment” are unrelated, while “transportation” is too broad.

Q.4
Correct Option: C. grim
Synonyms: bleak, dismal, dire
Other Options:
A. happy (joyful, cheerful)
B. pleasing (satisfying, delightful)
D. exciting (thrilling, stimulating)
Explanation: “Grim” consequences are severe or unpleasant, fitting wartime impacts. The other options are positive and inappropriate.

Q.5
Correct Option: B. slightly
Synonyms: mildly, moderately, somewhat
Other Options:
A. entirely (completely, wholly)
C. nowhere (not at all, absent)
D. frequently (often, regularly)
Explanation: “Slightly restricted” matches the mildness of a paralytic attack. “Entirely” contradicts “still very active,” while “nowhere” is illogical.

Q.6
Correct Option: B. cynosure
Synonyms: center of attention, focus, star
Other Options:
A. target (goal, aim)
C. doggerel (bad poetry, verse)
D. ambition (goal, aspiration)
Explanation: “Cynosure” means the focal point of admiration, fitting the charming girl. “Target” and “ambition” are unrelated, while “doggerel” is irrelevant.

Q.7
Correct Option: C. transmitted
Synonyms: spread, transferred, passed on
Other Options:
A. circulated (distributed, disseminated)
B. transferred (moved, relocated)
D. conducted (carried out, managed)
Explanation: AIDS is “transmitted” (spread) through specific means, not air/insects. “Circulated” implies broader dissemination, while “conducted” is incorrect.

Q.8
Correct Option: A. applauded
Synonyms: clapped, cheered, praised
Other Options:
B. appraised (evaluated, assessed)
C. exploded (burst, detonated)
D. appreciated (valued, acknowledged)
Explanation: An audience “applauds” at a drama’s end. “Appraised” and “appreciated” are quieter reactions, while “exploded” is hyperbolic.

Q.9
Correct Option: A. inflict
Synonyms: impose, cause, administer
Other Options:
B. put (place, set)
C. direct (guide, aim)
D. force (compel, coerce)
Explanation: “Inflict pain” is the correct phrase for causing suffering. “Put” and “direct” are too vague, while “force” implies coercion.

Q.10
Correct Option: A. identical
Synonyms: indistinguishable, same, duplicate
Other Options:
B. same (identical, equal)
C. similar (alike, comparable)
D. resembling (looking like, akin)
Explanation: “Identical” means exactly alike, explaining the difficulty in telling brothers apart. “Same” is grammatically incorrect (requires “the”), while “similar” and “resembling” imply lesser degrees of likeness.

Q.11
Correct Option: A. static
Synonyms: unchanging, fixed, stable
Other Options:
B. biased (prejudiced, partial)
C. limpid (clear, transparent)
D. stationary (motionless, static)
Explanation: “Static” means opinions remained unchanged. “Biased” implies unfairness, while “limpid” and “stationary” (for physical objects) are irrelevant.

Q.12
Correct Option: C. sycophantic
Synonyms: obsequious, fawning, servile
Other Options:
A. refulgent (shining, radiant)
B. arrogant (haughty, proud)
D. hybrid (mixed, crossbred)
Explanation: A “sycophantic” attitude is excessively flattering, causing repulsion. “Arrogant” is the opposite, while “refulgent” and “hybrid” are unrelated.

Q.13
Correct Option: B. ushered
Synonyms: introduced, heralded, initiated
Other Options:
A. called (summoned, named)
C. resulted (culminated, ensued)
D. started (began, commenced)
Explanation: Cellular phones “ushered in” (introduced) a new phase. “Resulted” requires “in,” while “started” is too plain.

Q.14
Correct Option: B. offence
Synonyms: crime, violation, wrongdoing
Other Options:
A. charge (accusation, fee)
C. code (law, cipher)
D. tight (taut, strict)
Explanation: Bribing is a penal “offence” (crime). “Charge” is a legal step, while “code” and “tight” are unrelated.

Q.15
Correct Option: A. prejudices
Synonyms: biases, preconceptions, bigotry
Other Options:
B. ideas (thoughts, concepts)
C. interests (concerns, hobbies)
D. safeguards (protections, defenses)
Explanation: “Prejudices” are mental barriers against original thought. “Safeguards” are positive, while “ideas” and “interests” are neutral.

Q.16
Correct Option: B. averted
Synonyms: prevented, avoided, forestalled
Other Options:
A. restrained (held back, controlled)
C. removed (taken away, eliminated)
D. controlled (managed, regulated)
Explanation: The tragedy could have been “averted” (prevented). “Restrained” and “controlled” imply partial mitigation, while “removed” is incorrect.

Q.17
Correct Option: D. incited
Synonyms: provoked, instigated, urged
Other Options:
A. wished (desired, hoped)
B. excited (stimulated, thrilled)
C. threatened (menaced, intimidated)
Explanation: Agitators “incited” (provoked) the mob. “Wished” is too passive, while “threatened” implies coercion.

Q.18
Correct Option: D. factual
Synonyms: true, real, evidence-based
Other Options:
A. facile (simplistic, superficial)
B. fictitious (fake, imaginary)
C. facetious (flippant, joking)
Explanation: “Factual evidence” supports assertions. “Fictitious” means false, while “facile” and “facetious” are irrelevant.

Q.19
Correct Option: B. plural, alleviate
Synonyms: diverse/ease, multiple/lessen
Other Options:
A. stupefying/negotiate (shocking/discuss)
C. variegated/annihilate (diverse/destroy)
D. dreary/exasperate (dull/irritate)
Explanation: “Plural diversity” and “alleviate” (reduce) fit global economy challenges. Other pairs are illogical.

Q.20
Correct Option: A. introducing, talking
Synonyms: presenting/speaking
Other Options:
B. sensitizing/sketching (raising awareness/drawing)
C. showcasing/planning (displaying/organizing)
D. acclimatizing/mentioning (adjusting/referring)
Explanation: Students “introduced” themselves and “talked” about hobbies. Other verbs are mismatched.

Q.21
Correct Option: A. enable, tackled
Synonyms: allow/address, empower/handle
Other Options:
B. focus/viewed (concentrate/observed)
C. envision/dealt (imagine/managed)
D. combine/judged (merge/evaluated)
Explanation: This approach would “enable” (allow) the problem to be “tackled” (addressed). Other pairs are less precise.

Q.22
Correct Option: D. avoid, uninformed
Synonyms: evade/unaware, escape/ignorant
Other Options:
A. be, sincere (exist/genuine)
B. flee, guilty (escape/culpable)
C. defend, common (protect/ordinary)
Explanation: The sentence requires contrasting ideas – a guilty servant won’t “avoid” punishment, while an “uninformed” person won’t be punished. Other options don’t create this legal contrast.

Q.23
Correct Option: A. urbanised, role
Synonyms: metropolitan/function, citified/part
Other Options:
B. objective, wealth (unbiased/riches)
C. synthesised, efficiency (combined/productivity)
D. civilized, convenience (cultured/ease)
Explanation: As countries become more “urbanised” (developed into cities), the executive’s “role” changes. Other combinations don’t logically connect industrialization and governance.

Q.24
Correct Option: B. lukewarm, electrifies
Synonyms: tepid/thrills, halfhearted/excites
Other Options:
A. tepid, boiling (mildly warm/heating)
C. turbid, fascinating (muddy/interesting)
D. apocryphal, genuinely fascinates (fake/truly interests)
Explanation: Football gets a “lukewarm” (unenthusiastic) response compared to cricket which “electrifies” (excites) the nation. Other options either repeat meanings or are illogical.

Q.25
Correct Option: D. Sustainedly, resilient
Synonyms: continuously/adaptable, constantly/durable
Other Options:
A. Impededly, flippant (hindered/frivolous)
B. Relatively, intractable (comparatively/stubborn)
C. Obstructedly, rigid (blocked/inflexible)
Explanation: “Sustainedly high” growth that remains “resilient” (strong) during crises fits economic context. Other options contain negative connotations.

Q.26
Correct Option: D. Arbitrarily, unrelated
Synonyms: randomly/unconnected, haphazardly/irrelevant
Other Options:
A. Peremptorily, ascribed (dictatorially/attributed)
B. Complaisantly, endorsed (agreeably/approved)
C. Democratically, aberrant (fairly/deviant)
Explanation: Bringing in an “arbitrarily” (randomly) chosen “unrelated” outsider is illogical. Other options don’t convey this criticism of poor selection.

Q.27
Correct Option: A. goose, gander
Synonyms: female goose/male goose
Other Options:
B. cock, hen (male/female chicken)
C. fox, vixen (male/female fox)
D. buck, doe (male/female deer)
Explanation: “What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander” is the correct idiom meaning equal treatment. Other animal pairs aren’t used in this expression.

Q.28
Correct Option: D. observers, concede
Synonyms: watchers/admit, viewers/acknowledge
Other Options:
A. scrutinizers, believe (examiners/accept)
B. observers, agree (watchers/concur)
C. scrutinizers, suggest (examiners/propose)
Explanation: Ancient astronomers (observers) were forced to “concede” (reluctantly admit) new evidence. “Agree” is too voluntary, while “scrutinizers” is unnecessarily complex.

Q.29
Correct Option: D. touted, willing
Synonyms: promoted/ready, advertised/prepared
Other Options:
A. morphed, ignoring (transformed/overlooking)
B. labelled, thriving (tagged/prospering)
C. figured, fanatic (calculated/extremist)
Explanation: Numbers “touted” (promoted) by services show users are “willing” to buy music. Other verbs don’t fit marketing contexts.

Q.30
Correct Option: A. overwhelmed, extend
Synonyms: flooded/prolong, inundated/lengthen
Other Options:
B. enjoyed, stretch (liked/expand)
C. dismayed, decide (disheartened/choose)
D. scared, scrap (frightened/discard)
Explanation: Brilliant ideas “overwhelmed” (deluged) them, prompting deadline “extension.” Other pairs don’t show cause-effect relationship.

Q.31
Correct Option: D. Eradication, means
Synonyms: elimination/method, removal/way
Other Options:
A. Countering, task (opposing/job)
B. Driving, measure (propelling/step)
C. Curbing, way (restraining/method)
Explanation: “Eradication of illiteracy” is standard usage, and “by no means” is the correct phrase. Other verbs are weaker for complete elimination.

Q.32
Correct Option: D. bothered, attention
Synonyms: troubled/notice, disturbed/heed
Other Options:
A. threatened, warning (menaced/alert)
B. troubled, mind (disturbed/brain)
C. deterred, heed (discouraged/attention)
Explanation: Nabeesa wasn’t “bothered” (disturbed) and paid no “attention.” Other options are either too strong (“threatened”) or redundant (“troubled, mind”).

Q.33
Correct Option: C. develops, intense
Synonyms: creates/extreme, fosters/severe
Other Options:
A. results, defective (causes/faulty)
B. accompanies, adequate (joins/sufficient)
D. takes, severe (requires/harsh)
Explanation: Exams “develop” (foster) “intense” (extreme) competition. “Results in defective” is negative, while “accompanies adequate” is illogical.

Q.34
Correct Option: A. reconcile, decide
Synonyms: harmonize/choose, resolve/determine
Other Options:
B. understand, clarify (comprehend/explain)
C. make out, decide (discern/choose)
D. reconcile, understand (harmonize/comprehend)
Explanation: South Koreans must “reconcile” (resolve conflicts between) images before they can “decide” about North Korea. Other pairs don’t show this two-step process.

Q.35
Correct Option: B. coupled, challenges
Synonyms: paired/difficulties, combined/problems
Other Options:
A. except, loophole (excluding/escape)
C. armed, benefits (equipped/advantages)
D. registered, strategies (recorded/plans)
Explanation: Financing problems “coupled with” (combined with) HR/tech “challenges” make SMEs vulnerable. Other prepositions don’t fit.

Q.36
Correct Option: A. cited, reason
Synonyms: mentioned/cause, referenced/ground
Other Options:
B. explained, force (clarified/strength)
C. claimed, understanding (asserted/comprehension)
D. argued, culprit (debated/offender)
Explanation: Teachers “cited” (mentioned) lack of “reason” (justification) for leaving jobs. Other nouns don’t fit the context of resignation.

Q.37
Correct Option: D. touts, poor
Synonyms: brokers/needy, middlemen/impoverished
Other Options:
A. middlemen, rich (intermediaries/wealthy)
B. the government, poor (authorities/needy)
C. touts, rich (brokers/wealthy)
Explanation: “Touts” (unscrupulous brokers) exploit the “poor” who can’t deal with government. Other options misidentify either the exploiters or victims.

Q.38
Correct Option: C. balanced, temper
Synonyms: stable/mood, even-tempered/anger
Other Options:
A. quiet, power (silent/strength)
B. cheerful, grief (happy/sorrow)
D. thoughtful, anxiety (considerate/worry)
Explanation: A “balanced” person occasionally loses “temper” (patience). Other pairs describe inconsistent traits.

Q.39
Correct Option: B. chef, housefly
Synonyms: cook/insect, culinary expert/fly
Other Options:
A. chief, house fly (leader/insect – incorrect spelling)
C. chief, house-fly (leader/insect – wrong profession)
D. chef, house fly (cook/insect – incorrect spelling)
Explanation: A “chef” (head cook) would be annoyed by a “housefly” (one word) in soup. Other options misspell or misidentify the profession.

Q.40
Correct Option: C. decrepit
Synonyms: dilapidated, rickety, worn-out
Other Options:
A. deceased (dead, departed)
B. diseased (sick, ailing)
D. defeated (beaten, conquered)
Explanation: “Decrepit” means old and broken-down, fitting “armored cars.” Other adjectives describe incorrect states.

Q.41
Correct Option: D. sporadic
Synonyms: intermittent, occasional, irregular
Other Options:
A. bitter (harsh, acrimonious)
B. meagre (scanty, insufficient)
C. continuous (constant, uninterrupted)
Explanation: “Sporadic” gunfire means occasional with no stiff resistance. “Continuous” would imply stronger opposition.

Q.42
Correct Option: C. bred
Synonyms: raised, nurtured, educated
Other Options:
A. thoughtful (considerate, reflective)
B. presentable (tidy, acceptable)
D. prepared (ready, arranged)
Explanation: “Well-bred” means having good upbringing/manners. Other adjectives don’t fit this social context.

Q.43
Correct Option: D. regiments
Synonyms: military units, battalions, corps
Other Options:
A. armies (large military forces)
B. regimes (governments, systems)
C. troops (soldiers collectively)
Explanation: Two “regiments” (specific military units) were sent. “Armies” is too large, while “troops” is uncountable.

Q.44
Correct Option: D. reading
Synonyms: perusing, scanning, going through
Other Options:
A. writing (composing, inscribing)
B. fidgeting (restless, squirming)
C. looking (glancing, viewing)
Explanation: Karen sat “reading” a newspaper. Other verbs don’t describe this common activity.

Q.45
Correct Option: B. near
Synonyms: close to, adjacent, nearby
Other Options:
A. by (beside, via)
C. before (prior, in front of)
D. along (alongside, through)
Explanation: The village is “near” (close to) Sheffield. “By” suggests adjacency without distance context.

Q.46
Correct Option: A. human
Synonyms: mortal, imperfect, fallible
Other Options:
B. natural (normal, innate)
C. kindness (compassion, benevolence)
D. humane (compassionate, merciful)
Explanation: “To err is human” is the complete proverb. Other words break this fixed expression.

Q.47
Correct Option: B. accede
Synonyms: agree, consent, comply
Other Options:
A. accept (receive, approve)
C. accession (access, agreement – noun)
D. access (approach, enter – noun/verb)
Explanation: Authorities “accede to” (yield to) demands. “Accept” doesn’t use “to,” while others are wrong parts of speech.

Q.48
Correct Option: B. consent
Synonyms: permission, agreement, approval
Other Options:
A. acquiescence (passive acceptance)
C. agreement (harmony, contract)
D. willingness (readiness, eagerness)
Explanation: Parents give “consent” (formal permission) for marriage. “Acquiescence” is too weak, while “willingness” is incomplete.

Q.49
Correct Option: C. assassinated
Synonyms: murdered, killed, executed
Other Options:
A. murdered (killed unlawfully)
B. executed (killed legally)
D. exterminated (destroyed completely)
Explanation: Kings are “assassinated” (politically murdered). “Executed” implies legal process, while “exterminated” is for pests.

Q.50
Correct Option: D. emulation
Synonyms: imitation, copying, mimicking
Other Options:
A. copying (replicating, duplicating)
B. aping (mimicking, imitating – informal)
C. simulation (imitation, replication – technical)
Explanation: Success worthy of “emulation” means deserving imitation. Others are either informal (“aping”) or mechanical (“simulation”).