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Sentence Completion

Description: Sentence completion tasks. Useful for MBA and Bank PO examinations.
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Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Good leaders know mass emotions well and __________ them to an extraordinary degree.

  1. suppress

  2. utilise

  3. exploit

  4. stir


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A good leader does not suppress, exploit or stir mass emotions.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Although he was aware of the futility of his plans, he insisted on their __________.

  1. completion

  2. utilisation

  3. acceptance

  4. implementation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plans and decisions are implemented.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

One must __________ the habit of admitting one's mistakes boldly.

  1. develop

  2. acquire

  3. cultivate

  4. imbibe


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We cultivate habits.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Ever since the __________ of planning, the policies and the programmes have been designed with the objective of alleviating rural poverty.

  1. beginning

  2. start

  3. inception

  4. introduction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Inception means 'the commencement' of something.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

You need all the will power you can muster to __________ the temptation to give up.

  1. avoid

  2. resist

  3. control

  4. remove


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 We 'resist' tempatation.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

The ability to make _________ decisions is a fundamental requirement for both professional success and personal happiness.

  1. efficient

  2. effective

  3. correct

  4. strong


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 People are efficient but decisions are either correct or effective.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Despite his tremendous efforts, he could not __________ in winning the race.

  1. succeed

  2. establish

  3. gain

  4. accomplish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Accomplish, gain and establish are verbs that require objects. 

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

History is replete with examples that prove that the goddess of success smiles only at those who are prepared to take decisions without bothering about the __________.

  1. results

  2. situations

  3. circumstances

  4. consequences


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Decisons have consequences. Success smiles on those who are prepared to take the risk.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Because of his caustic tongue, he was not at all __________ in his village.

  1. living

  2. liked

  3. disliked

  4. popular


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 This means he was known in a negative way.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

It is true that there has been a considerable __________ in the incidence of rural poverty over time.

  1. reduction

  2. decline

  3. drop

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 As the sentence contains 'over time', the most suitable word is ' decline'.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

He eats neither red meat nor chicken and favours sea food to keep the cholesterol level in _________.

  1. limit

  2. measure

  3. control

  4. regulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

High cholesterol level is something undesirable, so the person monitors his/her food intake to keep it under control. Also, 'limit' cannot be the correct answer as there is a preposition 'in', whereas 'limit' is preceded by the preposition 'within'.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

An effective decision can result in surprising but _________ changes to your life.

  1. welcome

  2. serious

  3. significant

  4. necessary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The word should be opposite in context or meaning to 'surprise'. 

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

People who have never realized the importance of _________ decision making often find the work tedious and skip it whenever they can.

  1. good

  2. sound

  3. correct

  4. right


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"Sound" collocates with "decision making". It means effectual.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Effective decision makers on the other hand have a _________ in their step.

  1. wind

  2. breeze

  3. spring

  4. strength


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The verb phrase is 'spring in the step', which means full of energy and positive outlook.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

If you are __________ by your shortcomings, you will not be able to overcome them.

  1. angry

  2. excited

  3. embarrassed

  4. sorry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 We can be embarressed by our shortcomings.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Effective decision makers know how to go _________ weighing up the pros and cons, how to meet deadlines and how to consult others for advice.

  1. for

  2. to

  3. about

  4. by


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The phrase 'to go about' means to do.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

The problem of rural poor was brought into a __________ focus during the Sixth Plan.

  1. bright

  2. clear

  3. sharp

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Sharp' collocates with 'focus'. Other options do not fit here.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Rural poverty is __________ linked with low rural productivity and unemployment.

  1. quitely

  2. possibly

  3. absolutely

  4. inextricably


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Inextricably means 'one from which one cannot free himself'.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Strong will power enables a leader to develop good habits __________ for successful leadership.

  1. essential

  2. required

  3. needed

  4. necessary


Correct Option: A

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

An individual with an iron will, will have the stamina to stick to his decisions and task, no matter what the __________ are.

  1. odds

  2. sufferings

  3. deficiency

  4. bets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The correct phrase is 'no matter what the odds are'.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

One needs a good deal of will power to __________ with a difficult task under trying conditions.

  1. undergo

  2. carry on

  3. go

  4. cope


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Undergo, do and go should not be followed with ' with'.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Ineffective decision makers are fearful _________ taking charge of their lives.

  1. of

  2. to

  3. for

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The verb phrase is 'fearful of'.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

The Seventh Plan too __________ the importance of growth with social justice.

  1. recommended

  2. suggested

  3. emphasized

  4. listed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Emphasize' means 'to lay stress upon', so it is the most suitable word to be used.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Australia is _________ all over the world for world-class academic opportunities for international students.

  1. flattered

  2. hailed

  3. complimented

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hail means to acknowledge or acclaim.

Directions: Complete the following sentence.

Although effective decision making is essential to all areas of our lives, we spend little time _________ how to go about it.

  1. wondering

  2. arranging

  3. dealing

  4. considering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Considering here means taking into account.

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