Sentence Completion /Exercise 2/
For each of the sentences below, choose the word or phrase that best completes its meaning.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
I can hardly ..............the difference between a mule and a donkey.
- A.
Distinguish
- B.
Say
- C.
Decide
- D.
Tell
Correct Answer
D. TellExplanation
The word "tell" is the correct answer because it means to perceive or recognize the difference between two things. In this context, it suggests that the speaker is unable to perceive or recognize the difference between a mule and a donkey. The other options, "distinguish," "say," and "decide," do not convey the same meaning and are not suitable in this context.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The only thing I can .............. is that I am glad it's all over.
- A.
Tell
- B.
Say
- C.
Speak
- D.
Claim
Correct Answer
B. SayExplanation
The correct answer is "say" because in this context, the speaker is expressing their relief that something is finally finished. "Say" is the most appropriate verb to convey this sentiment, as it implies the act of expressing or stating something verbally.Rate this question:
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- 3.
True friends have to .............
- A.
Trust each other
- B.
Beware each other
- C.
Believe themselves
- D.
Loyal to each other
Correct Answer
A. Trust each otherExplanation
True friends have to trust each other because trust is the foundation of any strong and lasting friendship. Trust allows friends to rely on one another, confide in each other, and be vulnerable with each other. It creates a sense of security and mutual understanding, fostering a deep connection and bond. Trust is essential for friendship to thrive as it enables friends to have open and honest communication, respect each other's boundaries, and support one another unconditionally. Without trust, a friendship may be filled with doubt, suspicion, and insecurity, ultimately leading to its deterioration.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Would you mind if I ............... your pen for a moment?
- A.
Lent
- B.
Borrowed
- C.
Hired
- D.
Loaned
Correct Answer
B. BorrowedExplanation
The word "borrowed" is the correct answer because when someone asks "Would you mind if I borrowed your pen for a moment?", they are asking for permission to temporarily use someone else's pen. The word "lent" means to give something to someone temporarily, so it doesn't fit in this context. "Hired" and "loaned" also don't make sense in this situation as they imply a more formal or long-term arrangement.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When her parents died, she was brought ............. by an aunt in Wales.
- A.
Back
- B.
About
- C.
Up
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. UpExplanation
When her parents died, she was brought up by an aunt in Wales. This means that the aunt took care of her and raised her after her parents passed away.Rate this question:
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- 6.
She had severe health problems and he often helped her by running different ...........
- A.
Assignments
- B.
Tasks
- C.
Errands
- D.
Deeds
Correct Answer
C. ErrandsExplanation
The correct answer is "errands". In this context, the sentence suggests that the person with severe health problems needed assistance with various tasks or activities, which the other person helped with by running errands for her. Errands typically refer to small tasks or jobs that involve going out to complete specific chores or duties.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Apart from doing their homework regularly the kids are responsible for carrying out simple household ...............
- A.
Tasks
- B.
Chores
- C.
Acts
- D.
Things
Correct Answer
B. ChoresExplanation
The word "chores" is the most appropriate answer because it refers to the tasks or duties that need to be done regularly in a household. It implies that the kids are responsible for helping with various household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, or organizing. The other options, "tasks," "acts," and "things," are more general and do not specifically convey the idea of household responsibilities.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The entire sitting room was ............ with fire - acrid chemical fumes blasting from furniture, curtains and carpet.
- A.
Bright
- B.
Brilliant
- C.
Shining
- D.
Alight
Correct Answer
D. AlightExplanation
The word "alight" means to be on fire or to be burning. In this context, the sentence suggests that the entire sitting room was engulfed in fire, with acrid chemical fumes emanating from the furniture, curtains, and carpet.Rate this question:
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- 9.
His illness made him ............ of concentration.
- A.
Incompetent
- B.
Unable
- C.
Incapable
- D.
Powerless
Correct Answer
C. IncapableExplanation
The correct answer is "incapable". This word is the most suitable choice to complete the sentence because it means lacking the ability or skill to do something, which accurately describes the effect of the illness on the person's concentration. The other options, such as "incompetent," "unable," and "powerless," do not convey the same meaning in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The manager gave her his .............. that the complaint would be investigated.
- A.
Avowal
- B.
Assurance
- C.
Insurance
- D.
Permission
Correct Answer
B. AssuranceExplanation
The word "assurance" fits best in the given sentence. It means a confident declaration or promise, indicating that the manager is guaranteeing or pledging that the complaint will be thoroughly looked into. "Avowal" means a frank admission or declaration, which does not convey the same level of confidence as "assurance." "Insurance" refers to a contract for financial protection, and "permission" means consent or authorization, neither of which make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 11.
One always has to strive to achieve ............ goal.
- A.
His
- B.
One
- C.
Their
- D.
One's
Correct Answer
D. One'sExplanation
The correct answer is "one's". In this sentence, the phrase "always has to strive to achieve" suggests that the subject is talking about their own personal goal. Therefore, the possessive pronoun "one's" is the appropriate choice to refer to the individual's goal.Rate this question:
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- 12.
They came upon the ruins of a castle ............. a few yards off the road.
- A.
Lying
- B.
Laying
- C.
Lain
- D.
Lied
Correct Answer
A. LyingExplanation
The correct answer is "lying." In this sentence, "lying" is the correct form of the verb to describe the position of the ruins of the castle.Rate this question:
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- 13.
It is important that Israel ........... the peace treaty with Palestine immediately
- A.
Can sign
- B.
Must sign
- C.
Signs
- D.
Sign
Correct Answer
D. SignExplanation
The correct answer is "sign". This is because the sentence is expressing the importance of Israel taking action to sign the peace treaty with Palestine. The verb "sign" is the appropriate choice to convey this idea.Rate this question:
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- 14.
He missed the bus ............ he had hurried up the street to catch it.
- A.
Although
- B.
In spite of
- C.
But
- D.
Even
Correct Answer
A. AlthoughExplanation
The correct answer is "although." This conjunction is used to introduce a contrasting statement or situation. In this case, it indicates that despite the person's effort of hurrying up the street to catch the bus, they still missed it.Rate this question:
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- 15.
She's writing him another email, .............. she?
- A.
Hasn't
- B.
Isn't
- C.
Wasn't
- D.
Doesn't
Correct Answer
B. Isn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "isn't". This is because the phrase "She's writing him another email" suggests that the action of writing the email is currently happening. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" to use in this context is "isn't", indicating that she is not currently writing the email.Rate this question:
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- 16.
If he found her address, we .............. write to her.
- A.
Will
- B.
Would have
- C.
Should have
- D.
Would
Correct Answer
D. WouldExplanation
The correct answer is "would" because it is used to express a hypothetical or unreal situation in the past. In this context, it suggests that if he had found her address in the past, he would have written to her.Rate this question:
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- 17.
He has been reelected as far as he knows, ........... he?
- A.
Is
- B.
Does
- C.
Doesn't
- D.
Hasn't
Correct Answer
D. Hasn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "hasn't". This is because the phrase "as far as he knows" indicates that the person is unsure about being reelected. "Hasn't" is the negative form of "has", indicating that he has not been reelected based on his knowledge.Rate this question:
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- 18.
You will have to write ............ essay for the entrance exam.
- A.
A three-hundred-word
- B.
Three-hundred-word
- C.
Three-hundred-words
- D.
A three hundred words
Correct Answer
A. A three-hundred-wordExplanation
The correct answer is "a three-hundred-word". This is the correct way to express the word count for an essay in a grammatically correct manner. The hyphen is used to connect the number "three" and the word "hundred" to form a compound adjective that describes the word "essay". This ensures clarity and proper understanding of the required word count.Rate this question:
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- 19.
We received ............. the other day.
- A.
Very interesting new
- B.
A very interesting new
- C.
Very interesting news
- D.
A very interesting news
Correct Answer
C. Very interesting newsExplanation
The correct answer is "very interesting news" because "news" is an uncountable noun and does not require an article before it. Additionally, "very interesting" is an adjective phrase that describes the noun "news."Rate this question:
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- 20.
She is ............ girl that everybody likes her.
- A.
So much nice
- B.
So nice
- C.
Such a nice
- D.
Such nice
Correct Answer
C. Such a niceExplanation
The correct answer is "such a nice". This is because the phrase "such a nice" is used to describe a specific person, in this case, the girl. The word "such" is used to emphasize the level of niceness, while "a" is used to indicate that the girl is one of many nice girls. Therefore, the sentence is saying that the girl is a specific nice girl that everyone likes.Rate this question:
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- 21.
My mum's work was inside our home but she had always had an adventurous ............ in her character.
- A.
Streak
- B.
Stroke
- C.
Peculiarity
- D.
Line
Correct Answer
A. StreakExplanation
The word "streak" refers to a distinctive feature or quality that someone possesses. In this context, it suggests that despite working inside the home, the speaker's mom had a sense of adventure in her character. This implies that she had a tendency or inclination towards seeking new experiences and taking risks, which is not typically associated with someone who works from home. Therefore, "streak" is the most suitable word to describe this aspect of her personality.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Coming from the centre of the British middle classes I was brought up to believe in the .............. upper lip.
- A.
Stiff
- B.
Stern
- C.
Unbending
- D.
Unmoving
Correct Answer
A. StiffExplanation
The phrase "stiff upper lip" is a well-known idiom in British culture, referring to the characteristic of remaining calm, composed, and unemotional in the face of adversity or difficulty. This idiom is often associated with the British middle and upper classes, who are known for their reserved and stoic demeanor. Therefore, the word "stiff" is the correct answer as it aligns with the intended meaning of the phrase.Rate this question:
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- 23.
He had never been the kind of person who worries about .......... his hands dirty.
- A.
Making
- B.
Getting
- C.
Doing
- D.
Staining
Correct Answer
B. GettingExplanation
The correct answer is "getting". The sentence suggests that the person in question is not someone who worries about getting their hands dirty. This implies that they are not concerned about engaging in activities or tasks that may result in their hands becoming dirty.Rate this question:
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- 24.
She felt light-headed and nauseated, but knew she had to ............... to a decision.
- A.
Approach
- B.
Find
- C.
Reach
- D.
Come
Correct Answer
D. ComeExplanation
The word "come" is the correct answer because it means to arrive at or reach a decision. The sentence suggests that the person is feeling light-headed and nauseated, which indicates that they are struggling with making a decision. However, despite feeling unwell, they know they have to come to a decision, implying that they need to reach a final choice or conclusion.Rate this question:
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- 25.
As they talked, both horses .............. their ears.
- A.
Pricked
- B.
Alerted
- C.
Pointed
- D.
Turned
Correct Answer
A. PrickedExplanation
When horses are attentive or interested in something, they typically prick their ears forward. This means that their ears stand straight up and are pointed towards the direction of the sound or object that has caught their attention. Therefore, the correct answer is "pricked", as it accurately describes the action of the horses' ears in response to their conversation.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Coming closer, Norma could make ............ two horses.
- A.
Off
- B.
Up
- C.
Out
- D.
For
Correct Answer
C. OutExplanation
Norma could make out two horses means that she was able to see or discern two horses clearly. The word "out" is used in this context to indicate that she could perceive the horses distinctly.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Laid .............. from a fast-food job, my sister has a lot of time now.
- A.
Up
- B.
Off
- C.
About
- D.
Out
Correct Answer
B. OffExplanation
The correct answer is "off". In this sentence, "laid off" means that my sister was terminated or lost her job. So, the phrase "laid off from a fast-food job" indicates that she no longer works there. Therefore, the word "off" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence, as it shows that she has a lot of time now that she is no longer employed at the fast-food job.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Winger is found guilty ............ two murders.
- A.
For
- B.
With
- C.
Of
- D.
About
Correct Answer
C. OfExplanation
The correct answer is "of" because it is used to indicate that someone is guilty of a specific crime or offense. In this case, the sentence is stating that the winger is guilty of two murders.Rate this question:
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- 29.
He is ............. a sentence of life without parole.
- A.
Serving
- B.
Making
- C.
Taking
- D.
Following
Correct Answer
A. ServingExplanation
The correct answer is "serving." In this context, "serving" refers to someone being sentenced to spend their life in prison without the possibility of parole. It implies that the person is currently in prison and will remain there for the rest of their life.Rate this question:
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- 30.
I'm late because my car broke ........... on my way here.
- A.
Up
- B.
Out
- C.
In
- D.
Down
Correct Answer
D. DownExplanation
The correct answer is "down" because if someone's car breaks down, it means that it stops working or becomes inoperable. This would cause the person to be late because they would need to either fix their car or find alternative transportation to their destination.Rate this question:
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- 31.
The student adviser recommended she ............. a foreign language before enrolling in university.
- A.
Will study
- B.
Study
- C.
Studies
- D.
Had studied
Correct Answer
B. StudyExplanation
The correct answer is "study". The sentence is in the present tense, so the verb should also be in the present tense. "Will study" is incorrect because it suggests future tense, while "studies" is incorrect because it is the third person singular form and does not agree with the subject "she". "Had studied" is incorrect because it is in the past perfect tense, which is not appropriate in this context. Therefore, the correct verb form is "study".Rate this question:
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- 32.
She suggested ............ with them but her offer was rejected.
- A.
Came
- B.
Would come
- C.
Come
- D.
Coming
Correct Answer
D. ComingExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the suggestion happened in the past. The word "coming" is the present participle form of the verb "come," indicating an ongoing action. Therefore, the correct answer is "coming," as it matches the tense and form of the verb in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 33.
I am the tallest ............ the boys in my class.
- A.
Of
- B.
From
- C.
Out of
- D.
Than
Correct Answer
A. OfExplanation
The correct answer is "of". In this sentence, "of" is used to show possession or belonging. It indicates that the speaker is comparing their height to the height of the boys in their class and stating that they are the tallest among them.Rate this question:
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- 34.
By the end of next term I ........... all the exams.
- A.
Will be taking
- B.
Will have taken
- C.
Would take
- D.
Take
Correct Answer
B. Will have takenExplanation
This question is testing the knowledge of future perfect tense. The phrase "by the end of next term" indicates a future point in time. The correct answer is "will have taken" because it correctly uses the future perfect tense to show that the action of taking all the exams will be completed before the end of next term.Rate this question:
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- 35.
This time tomorrow I .................. to London.
- A.
Will fly
- B.
Will have flown
- C.
Would be flying
- D.
Will be flying
Correct Answer
D. Will be flyingExplanation
The phrase "This time tomorrow" indicates a future time. The verb "to fly" is the appropriate choice because it describes an action that will be happening at that future time. The correct verb tense to use in this context is the future continuous tense, which is formed by using "will be" followed by the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct answer is "will be flying."Rate this question:
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- 36.
The house ........... if they had strengthened its foundation.
- A.
Won't have collapsed
- B.
Wouldn't have collapsed
- C.
Wouldn't collapse
- D.
Wasn't going to collapse
Correct Answer
B. Wouldn't have collapsedExplanation
The correct answer is "wouldn't have collapsed." This answer is in the conditional perfect tense, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. It suggests that if the house's foundation had been strengthened, it would not have collapsed.Rate this question:
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- 37.
By the time I ............ the cliff top of the hill, I was utterly exhausted.
- A.
Have reached
- B.
Reached
- C.
Would reach
- D.
Was going to reach
Correct Answer
B. ReachedExplanation
The correct answer is "reached." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the phrase "by the time" indicates that the action of reaching the cliff top of the hill had already happened.Rate this question:
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- 38.
The suspect admitted he ............. the crime.
- A.
Commits
- B.
Committed
- C.
Had committed
- D.
Will commit
Correct Answer
C. Had committedExplanation
The use of "had committed" in the sentence suggests that the suspect confessed to having committed the crime in the past. This indicates that the crime was not recent and had occurred before the suspect's admission.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Do you mind ............ your cigarette?
- A.
Putting out
- B.
To put out
- C.
Having put out
- D.
Put out
Correct Answer
A. Putting outExplanation
The correct answer is "putting out". In this context, "putting out" refers to the action of extinguishing or stopping the burning of a cigarette. The phrase "do you mind" implies a polite request or asking for permission, suggesting that the speaker wants to ask if the person is willing to extinguish their cigarette.Rate this question:
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- 40.
Don't you think it's time we ............. to an agreement?
- A.
Would come
- B.
Have come
- C.
Came
- D.
Come
Correct Answer
C. CameExplanation
The correct answer is "came" because it is the past tense form of the verb "come." In the given sentence, the speaker is suggesting that it is time to reach an agreement, implying that the action of coming to an agreement should have already happened in the past.Rate this question:
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