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Sentence Completion

Description: A test of words of common usage
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

His tumour was of __________ nature and hence he was safe.

  1. malignant

  2. benign

  3. malevolent

  4. malefactor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Benign in this context means  not malignent or not dangerous.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The police ____________ him as he was lynchpin in the matter.

  1. called

  2. summoned

  3. subpoenaed

  4. both 2 and 3


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Summoned and subpeoned are official terms to refer when the police calls  somenone.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

He was a ___________ and hence rejected in the GD session for lack of social skills.

  1. recluse

  2. reticent

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Recluse is someone who likes to stay alone and takes time to mix with people, and reticent is someone who does not converse.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

Those who indulge in dysfunctional office politics are surely people with ________ brains.

  1. stultified

  2. stratified

  3. strained

  4. stressed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 To be on unsound mind.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The team ___________ was quite remarkable.

  1. entourage

  2. ensemble

  3. empire

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Here, ensemble means a united performance.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The topics on agenda ____________ diverse issues of company affairs.

  1. enveloped

  2. straddled

  3. dealt

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Straddle means to favour both sides of an issue.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The rose he presented to the girl friend had ___________ due to heat.

  1. crushed

  2. wilted

  3. flaccid

  4. worn out


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Wilted means to become loose.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The ___________ of the Business Plan was to outwit competitor in all segments.

  1. flank

  2. plank

  3. gambit

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 A gambit is a strategy.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

He was ________ by hooligans.

  1. attacked

  2. covered

  3. ensembled

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Attack is the most appropriate word.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The ___________ of the Manifesto was to alleviate poverty in country.

  1. flank

  2. plank

  3. positioning

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Plank refers to the objectives of a political party, which is used to fight elections.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The victim of car accident was __________ in the accident.

  1. crushed

  2. bruised

  3. mauled

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Crushed is the most appropriate word here.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The government is trying to ________ all involved in the conflict.

  1. mollify

  2. appease

  3. placate

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Mollify, appease and placate means to soften in feeling.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

_________ is very important in Business Negotiations.

  1. Straightforwardness

  2. Trust

  3. Openness

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 All are qualities needed in business.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The applicant was very _________ in his resume disclosures.

  1. candid

  2. timid

  3. non secretive

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Candid means honest and open.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The ______________ of the conflict was revealed in the number of casualities.

  1. gravity

  2. multitude

  3. enormity

  4. Both 1 and 3


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Gravity and enormity define the seriousness and magnitude of the accident.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The company was ____________ in the matter of PR crisis.

  1. complacent

  2. placid

  3. smug

  4. both 1 and 3


Correct Option: D

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The leader gave a ___________ speech and left the audience bored.

  1. exciting

  2. hackneyed

  3. verbose

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Hacneyed means boring or banal.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The guilty pleaded the judge for __________.

  1. leniency

  2. forgive

  3. free

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Leniency means agreeable or tolerant.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

He remained ___________ even as he had to go through a tough situation.

  1. calm

  2. placid

  3. composed

  4. serene


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Composed means to be in control of one's senses.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The batsman was ___________ but he saved the country's honour.

  1. maverick

  2. conformist

  3. both the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 A maverick is an unconventional and unorthodox person, on who is a non-conformist.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The Australian _____________ in Cricket Ranking was astonishing.

  1. debacle

  2. downfall

  3. both the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 A debacle and downfall means a general breakup or collaspe.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The terrorists have a _________ design in their minds.

  1. evil

  2. hideous

  3. malignant

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Hideous means destructive and dangerous.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

I was _________ by the hawker's behavior.

  1. miffed

  2. peeved

  3. irked

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Miff, peeve and irk means to annoy.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

The Clown made the public ___________.

  1. languid

  2. hilarious

  3. peeved

  4. miffed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Hilarious means merry or cheerful.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the options.

He waited all his life for the __________ of his dreams.

  1. achievement

  2. fulfillment

  3. culmination

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Dreams are fulfiled or realized.

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