Sentence Completion — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

Rajeev failed in the examination because none of his answers were pertinent to the questions asked.

The correct answer is Option B: divergent . Let's break down why: The sentence needs a word that describes the *type* of opinions or views on the bonus issue. * Divergent means differing or varying; opinions that go in different directions. This fits perfectly! It suggests there are different and possibly opposing viewpoints on whether employees should get a bonus. Why the other options don't quite work: * Independent : This means separate or not connected. While views can be independent, it doesn't emphasize the *difference* in opinion. * Modest : This means humble or moderate. It describes the *size* or *extent* of something, not the *type* of views. * Adverse : This means unfavorable or negative. It only describes one *type* of view (negative) but the sentence implies there are multiple types of views. So, divergent is the best word because it emphasizes that there are differing opinions on the bonus issue.

Man who has committed such an abominable crime must get the most severe punishment.

He has stopped people visiting him at his house because he fears it will cause discomfort to neighbours.

Although he never learn to read, his exceptional memory and enquiring mind eventually made him a very erudite man.

More insurers are limiting the sale of property insurance in coastal areas and other regions prone to natural disasters.

Roman Regions besieged the Mountain citadel of Masada for three years before they were able to seize it.

Unlike his calmer,more easygoing colleagues ,the senator was irascible , ready to quarrel at the slightest provocation.

Let's break down each word pair to see which one makes the most sense: Option A: deified, goaded "Deified" means to treat someone as a god. "Goaded" means to provoke or annoy someone. This doesn't fit because it's unlikely employees would dislike a boss who treated them like a god, even if she provoked them. Option B: loathed, berated "Loathed" means strongly disliked. "Berated" means scolded harshly. This makes sense! If Jill constantly scolded her employees, it's likely they would dislike her. Option C: disregarded, eulogized "Disregarded" means ignored. "Eulogized" means praised highly. This doesn't fit the sentence's negative tone. If Jill ignored them, the employees might be annoyed but not necessarily loathe her. Praising them doesn't fit with the context. Option D: cherished, decided "Cherished" means loved dearly. "Decided" means made up one's mind. This doesn't make sense in the context. It suggests a positive relationship between Jill and her employees, which contrasts with the negative feeling described in the sentence. Therefore, the best answer is Option B: loathed, berated . It creates a logical and coherent sentence.

Reconstructing the skeletons of extinct species like dinosaurs is an exacting process that requires much patience and effort by paleontologists.

This is a good spot for a picnic.

The management of private limited companies is in the hands of its directors.

Option A: adorned - To adorn means to decorate or embellish. This doesn't make sense in the context of siblings. Option B: adored - To adore means to love and respect deeply. This is a very suitable and common way to describe a positive relationship between siblings, especially for a revered figure like Ram. Option C: vitiated - To vitiate means to spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of something. This implies a negative impact and doesn't fit a healthy sibling relationship. Option D: endangered - To endanger means to put someone or something at risk or in danger. This doesn't make sense in the context of sibling relationships. Option E: abhorred - To abhor means to hate or detest something. This implies a very negative relationship, which is unlikely for Ram and his brothers. Therefore, the best option is B: adored , as it suggests that Ram was loved and respected by his siblings.

The Christmas tree was adorned with stars and other decorative items.

The administration of the state is efficient.

There is no place for errors in an accountant's job.

A wise person is one who learns from his mistakes .

Many companies ask their employees to sign a bond of secrecy.

Slaves were freed from bondage only after they died.

Before the advent of the Europeans in India, India was a free country.

The correct answer is A: has . Let's break down why: The word "luggage" is a collective noun . Collective nouns refer to a group of things as a single unit . Even though "luggage" might consist of many bags, we treat it as one general mass or item . Because we are treating it as a singular unit , we need a singular verb . Out of the options, only "has" is a singular verb that agrees with "luggage". Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Some of the luggage has not yet arrived." "Have" and "are" are plural verbs , and "is" typically describes a state of being, not an action of arriving in this context.

In this sentence, the phrase "I wonder whether" introduces an element of uncertainty regarding the possibility of seeing the person again. The use of "would" in the blank is appropriate because it conveys a sense of conditional or hypothetical future action. It suggests that the speaker is uncertain about whether they will or will not see the person again, making "would" a suitable choice for this context. This word choice acknowledges the possibility of the event happening but does not commit to a definite future meeting, which aligns with the sense of wonder and uncertainty expressed in the sentence.

No sooner is an expression that is used in formal English and is usually followed by an inverted sentence structure . When a sentence begins with No sooner , it is followed by an auxiliary verb (like "did" or "had") and then the subject. The correct structure is: No sooner + did + subject + base form of verb + than + ... So, the correct sentence is: No sooner did he come than the police handcuffed him. Option A ("he came") is incorrect because it does not follow the inversion required after "No sooner". Option B ("did he came") is incorrect because "did" is already the auxiliary verb, so the main verb should be in base form ("come", not "came"). Option D ("had he come") is grammatically possible in past perfect tense but not suitable here unless the context demands a prior past action. Therefore, Option C is the grammatically correct and contextually appropriate choice.

"Get" is the correct word to use in this context as it aligns with the sentence structure and conveys the desired meaning. The sentence implies that he wants you to successfully secure or achieve a good job on the project. Option A: "got" is incorrect because "got" is the past tense and doesn't fit the grammatical construction of the sentence. Option C: "getting" is incorrect because it suggests an ongoing action, which does not fit the intended meaning of the sentence. Option D: "will get" is incorrect because it implies future certainty, which is not appropriate here. Thus, the correct choice is Option B: "get."

"Was regretting that she couldn't go" is the correct choice because it uses the past progressive tense , which is appropriate to express an ongoing feeling of regret about a past event. Option A: "regretted she can't have gone" is incorrect because the phrase "can't have gone" is grammatically incorrect in this context. Option B: "was regretting she does not go" is incorrect because it mixes tenses improperly ("does not go" is present tense, while "was regretting" is past tense). Option C: "will regret she didn't go" is incorrect because it refers to a future regret, while the sentence clearly discusses a past event. Thus, the correct choice is Option D: "was regretting that she couldn't go."

"Sujata is late in the office." "She rarely comes in time does she ?"

He behaves as if he were a king.

The dog has been run over by the car.

Unless you apologize I shall punish you.

Lord Buddha abdicated his kingship and become a hermit.

This is a slur on his character.

We didn't expect the programme to be such a huge success.

I suffer from no illusion about my capabilities.

The government, in a bid to make Bihar, a preferred investment destination, has launched major schemes to create infrastructure at different stages.

The student's aren't prepared to take the examination

We should seize opportunities as they arise.

There is no culture in the world that is absolutely pure.

He took up the letter from the table and read it to his friend.

He led me along the green laws to the palatial building.

The ship with all its crew was lost after the terrible storm.