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Sentence Completion

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

When I scolded my son, he ___________.

  1. acted up

  2. acted for

  3. acted out

  4. acted on

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Acted up' means 'behaved in an annoying way'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

The evidence ________ a case of murder.

  1. adds up

  2. adds up to

  3. adds to

  4. adds in

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Adds up to' means 'indicates something'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

We _________ when he did his imitation of the tea lady.

  1. fell about

  2. fell apart

  3. fell away

  4. fell back

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Fell about' means 'laughed uncontrollably'. This meaning fits in the framework of the sentence.

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

The frightened boy _________ from the dog.

  1. backed down

  2. backed out

  3. backed up

  4. backed away

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Backed away' means 'moved backwards in fear or dislike'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

I am sorry for __________ at you.

  1. blowing over

  2. blowing out

  3. blowing up

  4. blowing in

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Blowing up' means 'losing one's temper'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

Fire _________ during the night.

  1. broke with

  2. broke up

  3. broke out

  4. broke off

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Broke out' means 'started suddenly'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

We have some money to _________.

  1. fall back on

  2. fall behind

  3. fall behind with

  4. fall down

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Fall back on' means 'use something when in difficulty'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

Trees _________ fruits.

  1. bring off

  2. bring forth

  3. bring on

  4. bring through

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Bring forth' means 'produce something'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

The boy ___________ from his kidnappers.

  1. broke in

  2. broke off

  3. broke away

  4. broke out

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Broke away' means 'escaped suddenly'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

I ________ his injured child.

  1. asked out

  2. asked of

  3. asked in

  4. asked after

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Asked after' means 'requested information about somebody's health'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

Photographs _________ the memories of past.

  1. bring back

  2. bring before

  3. bring away

  4. bring down

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Bring back' means 'recall to mind'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

Please let me know how the rebels were quickly _________.

  1. brought up

  2. brought up to

  3. brought under

  4. brought round to

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Brought under' means 'brought somebody under control'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

He _________ a new proposal.

  1. brought in

  2. brought forward

  3. brought over

  4. brought round

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Brought forward' means 'raised, proposed or presented for discussion'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

I was only four minutes late but they had all _________.

  1. buggered up

  2. buggered about

  3. buggered off

  4. buggered around

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Buggered off' means 'went away'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

She has just _________ him.

  1. brushed up

  2. brushed off

  3. brushed down

  4. brushed over

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Brushed off' means 'refused to listen to somebody, ignored somebody'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

Clouds are _________ over the sea.

  1. building on

  2. building up

  3. building in

  4. building up into

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Building up' means 'becoming concentrated'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

Yesterday James _________ me.

  1. bumped into

  2. bumped down

  3. bumped up

  4. bumped off

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Bumped into' means 'met somebody by chance'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

He __________ the meeting.

  1. bursted upon

  2. bursted with

  3. bursted in on

  4. bursted out

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Bursted in on' means 'interrupted somebody/ something by arriving suddenly'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

He __________ the clerk to get his work done.

  1. bought out

  2. bought in

  3. bought over

  4. bought up

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Bought over' means 'bribed'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

The doctor was __________ a few minutes ago.

  1. called for

  2. called away

  3. called about

  4. called by

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Called away' means 'summonned by calling'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

His behaviour __________ numerous protests.

  1. called forth

  2. called in

  3. called on

  4. called out

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Called forth' means 'brought into play'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

He is _________ well against all his misfortune.

  1. bearing up

  2. bearing out

  3. bearing on

  4. bearing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Bearing up' means 'being strong enough not to despair'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

The attacker was _________.

  1. beaten out

  2. beaten off

  3. beaten to

  4. beaten down

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Beaten off' means 'drove somebody/ something away by fighting'.This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

He __________ all the names on the list.

  1. called up

  2. called round

  3. called upon

  4. called over

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Called over' means 'called in sequence'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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

The soliders were _______ at the target.

  1. banging around

  2. banging away

  3. banging into

  4. banging out

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Banging away' means 'shooting continuously'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.

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