Sentence Completion

To Fill In The Blanks In The Given Sentence By

Choosing From The Options Given.
Examples:

1.Until She ____________ .We won’t start.

a)Comes b) does not come c) does come d) cannot come

2. Although , he is hard worker but he ____________ in his exam.

a) Knuckled down b) passed c) scored flying colors
1.Sentence Completion Using Grammar

In this type question are related to Following grammar trends.

1.Preposition
2.Auxiliary
3.Modal Verbs
4. Tense
5.Verb
6.Adverbs
Examples:
1.The passengers were very happy ______ the friendly and warm treatment given to them.
a)From b)To c) By d) About

2.The Higher You go ,the more difficult it ______ to breathe.

a)Is becoming b)Has become c)Became d)Becomes

3.He ran _________ .

a)Quickly b) Quick c)So quickly d)So quick

4.When I was a child ,I ________ to school everyday instead of going by bicycle.

a)Had Walked b)Walked c) Have Walked d) Have been Walked

5.No matter how much honest he ______ I do not trust him.

a)Might beb)Is c)Could be d)May be
2.Sentence Completion By Selecting appropriate pair Of
Words(Vocabulary)

1.He granted the request because he was _____ to _____ his friend.
a) Sure , displease
b) Bound , Hurt
c) Reluctant , disappoint
d) Unwilling , please
e) Destined , agonize
2. In ___________ of international matters , there is always an element of risk in ______ one
might do .

a) Defense , wrong b)View , Whichever c)Spite , whatever

d) Case , whatever e)Many , doing

3. He is so ________ that everyone is always ________ to help him in his work.

a)Adamant , enthusiastic b)Helpful , reluctant c)Magnanimous , eager

d)Miserly , ignorant d) Aloof , cooperative
 Types Of Sentence Completion
3. WORD FITTING:
Before You Look At The Answer-Choices, Think Of A Word That "Fits" The Sentence. 

Example: Saira by having done poorly on the GRE, Ali began to question her abilities.
Her self-confidence was .......... 

A. appeased 
B. destroyed 
C. placated 
D. elevated 
E. sustained 

If somebody is crestfallen (despairing) and has begun to question herself, then her self-
confidence would be destroyed. Hence, the answer is (B).
 4.TRANSITIONAL WORDS:

Be alert to transitional words. Transitional words tell

you what is coming up. They indicate that the author
is now going to draw a contrast with something stated
previously, or support something stated previously. 
i. Contrast Indicators:
To contrast two things is to point out how they differ. In this type of sentence completion
problem, we look for a word that has the opposite meaning (an antonym) of some key word or
phrase in the sentence.

Following are some of the most common contrast indicators:

But
Yet
Despite
Although
However
Nevertheless
Example: 
Although , the conditions in which Riaz chooses to live , suggest that he is
miserly , his contributions to worthwhile charities shows that he is ______.

a.Intolerant
b.Generous
c.Stingy
d.Thrifty

Explanation:
In above question the key word is miser now look for its antonyms
according to the type of question. That is “B” Generous.
Example:
Despite the mixture’s __________ nature, we found that by lowering its temperature
in the laboratory we could reduce its tendency to vaporize.

a) Homogenous
b) Volatile
c) Resilient
d) Acerbic

The correct answer is “B” as in the question Key word is vaporize and and option “B” is
its antonym.
ii. Support Indicators:
Supporting words support or further explain what has already been said. These
words often introduce synonyms for words elsewhere in the sentence. 

Following are some common supporting words: 

And
Also
Furthermore
Likewise
In Addition
For
Example: Ali is an opprobrious and .......... speaker, equally caustic toward friend or foe--a true
curmudgeon.

A. lofty(elevated) 
B. vituperative(abusive) 
C. unstinting (Generous)
D. retiring 
E. laudatory (expressing praise)

"And" in the sentence indicates that the missing adjective is similar in meaning to "opprobrious,"
which is very negative. Now, vituperative--the only negative word--means "abusive." Hence, the
answer is (B).
iii. Cause And Effect Indicators:

These words indicate that one thing causes another to occur. 

Some of the most common cause and effect indicators are 

Because
For
Thus
Hence
Therefore
If , Then .
Example: Because the House has the votes to override a presidential veto, the
President has no choice but to .......... 

A. object 
B. abdicate
C. abstain
D. capitulate 
E. compromise 

Since the House has the votes to pass the bill or motion, the President would be
wise to compromise and make the best of the situation. The answer is (E). 
Example:
Because it arrives so early in the season , before many other birds , the robin has
been called the ______ of spring.

a)Compass
b)Harbinger
c)Autocrat
d)Hostage

Arrives so early is the cause and Harbinger(Omen) is the effect . Correct answer is
“B”
PUNCTUATION:
Whenever the punctuation "," (comma) appears, followed by a blank in
between two sentences, then it means that the synonym of the
phrase/word before "," is the meaning of the blank. In simple words,
when you find ',' followed by a blank then find the synonym of the word
before ',' and check the options to match the synonym of the word.
In the same way, when you find ":"( colon) or ";"( semi-colon) in the
sentence, they will indicate that the idea coming up is merely an
explanation of the earlier idea. So, simply find the synonym of the
word/phrase before the punctuation and fill in the blank with the
synonym from the options given.
Example:
1.Teachers should not only be knowledgeable but also ______;
students should feel comfortable approaching them with
questions or problems.
a. wheedling
b. patronizing
c. laconic
d. affable
e. Frugal
POSITIVE/NEGATIVE FLOW:

When you read the sentence, you have to look out

for adjectives/adverbs which tell you the idea of the sentence. After
finding these adjectives/adverbs, you need to find out if the idea of the
sentence is positive/negative.
if the flow of the first part of the sentence is positive and the second
part is negative, then the blank must be negative to even the flow of the
sentence. This would solve the sentence completion question without
even understanding the question.
Example: 
Because he did not want to appear_______, the junior executive refused to dispute
the board's decision, in spite of his belief that the decision would impair employee
morale.
A. contentious (Quarrelsome)
B. indecisive  (uncertain)
C. solicitous  (Worried)
D. overzealous  (Excitable)
E. steadfast (Loyal))

Explanation: (C) and (E) are gone because they're positive words. .(B)doesn't work
because the clue is "refused to dispute." That doesn't work with indecisive. For the
same reason,(D) doesn't work either. So the best answer is option A.
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

He suggests that the meeting __________ postponed.

a be
b is
c must
d would be
e was
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

Can he see his wife again? No, he __________.

a could
b can
c will not
d cannot
e would not
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

You will have to catch the morning flight, so you __________ better get ready.
a would
b may
c had
d should
e will
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

I never miss a cricket match, I __________ fond of cricket since childhood.

a am
b has been
c have been
d will be
e is being
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

Didn't you tell me that you would come to see me? No, I __________.
a didn't
b had not
c have not
d could not
e would not
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

You __________ help me if you don't have time. I can do the job myself.
a aren't able to
b don't have to
c aren't going to
d may be
e will have
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

I have a headache. __________ you buy some aspirin for me?

a shall
b may
c could
d must
e might
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It's 2:20 and he said he'd be here at 2:30. He __________ be here soon.
a should
b can
c would
d has been
e is
 
There are no lights on and no one answers the doorbell. They __________ be at
home.
a must not
b cannot
c will not
d will
e must
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

I __________ come to your party. I have to work.

a wouldn't like to
b don't have to
c can't
d could
e will
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

__________ I make some coffee? I'll do it if you'll drink a cup.

a must
b shall
c ought
d am
e can
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

You __________ seen her in Chicago! I know for a fact that she was right here in
Phoenix!
a must have
b should not have
c couldn't have
d will have
e could have
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

 
Where's Asma? She __________ forgotten that we were supposed to meet at 2:00
PM.
a would've
b should've
c must've
d will have
e could have
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

I __________ been glad to help you. Why didn't you ask?

a would've
b could've
c must've
d was
e will have
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

Look! It's raining and Professor Arshad is all wet. He __________ forgotten his
umbrella again!
a should've
b would've
c must've
d may have
e may
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

You __________ turned off the computer when you did! You've caused all kinds of
problems!
a shouldn't have
b must not have
c might not have
d may should
e are
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

She __________ study last night, so she didn't.

a didn't have to
b mustn't
c didn't ought to
d could
e can
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

She __________ study last night, so she didn't.

a didn't have to
b mustn't
c didn't ought to
d could
e can
You shouldn't have driven so fast! You __________ had an accident!
a would have
b may have
c might have
d should have
e might
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

Psychology __________ a fun course.

a is
b are
c has
d have
e were
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

All of the students who took Adil’s ESL Class __________ passed.
a has
b have
c had
d were
e are
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

_________ any one object if I turn the heating down?

a Do
b Does
c Did
d Doing
e Did not
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

I __________ come to the conclusion that nowadays nobody cares about anything.
a will
b had
c do
d have
e am
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

__________ get tired of answering the same questions every day?

a Have you ever
b Had you ever
c Do you ever
d Are you ever
e Does
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

She ________ working on that manuscript for 2 years now.

a will be
b has been
c had been
d is
e should
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

I _______ there once a long time ago and haven't been back since.
a went
b go
c have gone
d was going
e am going
She _________ trying to pass her driving test but fails every time.
a kept
b is keeping
c had kept
d keeps
e keeping
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

I ________ complete silence now while I try this experiment.

a am wanting
b want
c did want
d have wanted
e wanted
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

An eagle, if pressed for food, might __________ a small baby that had been left in
the open unprotected, but such an opportunity must occur very rarely.
a carry off
b carry through
c carry on with
d carry out
e carry in
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

Some people only read the ________ lines in a newspaper.

a top
b big
c main
d head
e sub
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

The boss was good enough to _________ my mistake.

a oversee
b overtake
c overdo
d overlook
e over emphasise
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

It is always _________ when you misunderstand the customs of other countries.

a embarrassing
b peculiar
c singular
d attitude
e encouraging
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

Newspapers are _________ to people's doors every day.

a taken
b distributed
c delivered
d handed
e thrown
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

In her speech she expressed her _________ for all the help she had been given.
a thankfulness
b gratitude
c gratefulness
d thanking
e desire
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

You __________ go into that room. It's forbidden!

a don't have to
b mustn't
c don't know how to
d did not
e must
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

__________ you help me?

a May
b Shall
c Will
d Are
e Should
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

1. One of the campers (was/were) stung by a scorpion last night.

2. Every worker in the factory (wears/wear) an identification badge.
3. Games like badminton (is/are) played all over the world.
4. Neither of his parents (is/are) concerned about his education.
5. Across the road (stands/stand) an imposing building.
6. The absence of many students (is/are) hard to explain.
7. The responsibilities of a leader (is/are) heavy ones.
8. Across the road (stands/stand) imposing buildings.
9. Away from the city (is/are) people living in squatter huts.
10. There (is/are) untold difficulties to be overcome.
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

1. Here (is/are) some change for your fare.

2. Tom and his brother (is/are) fond of mathematics.
3. You or your friend (has/have) to stay behind to help.
4. Your sister or you (is/are) to go ahead to place the orders.
5. Neither his father nor his mother (is/are) able to discipline him.
6. Bed and board (is/are) cheap in this hotel.
7. Neither the teacher nor the student (was/were) aware of the error.
8. Coffee with milk (is/are) what he always drinks.
9. Neither the boy nor his sister (has/have) been informed of the tragedy.
10. A large bag or two small ones (is/are) sufficient to hold all my belongings.
Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:

1. One adult or two children (is/are) all I have space for in the car.
2. Ninety dollars (is/are) too much to pay for this dress.
3. Ten meters (is/are) all the curtain material we need.
4. The couple (is/are) always at loggerheads.
5. The audience (consists/consists) mainly of teenagers.
6. Most of the speech (was/were) above their understanding.
7. The rest of the books (is/are) to be given to charity.
8. Our usual meal (is/are) rice, meat and vegetables.
9. The roses and chrysanthemums in the shop (is/are) still fresh.
10. Those who (has/have) been warned once will not be given another chance.
11. The mass media (has/have) a great deal of influence on the public.