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Sentence Completion

Description: Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

I am sure she has found a/an __________ foe in him.

  1. pliable

  2. implacable

  3. unnecessary

  4. rigid


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

I think their asking us when we would like to start was an _______ acceptance of our terms.

  1. contained

  2. implicit

  3. explicit

  4. inherent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Implicit' means implied, not clearly stated i.e indirectly expressed.

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

_______ is implicit in the relationship between doctor and patient.

  1. Discretion

  2. Confidentiality

  3. Secrecy

  4. Personality


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Confidentility in doctor and patient relation is a legal concept..... Hence, option (2) is correct.

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

No one listened to the poor woman's _______ requests for medical aid for her dying husband.

  1. harassing

  2. importunate

  3. arrogant

  4. aggressive


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

It must have been a/an _______ remark. I don't think that she meant to offend you.

  1. foolish

  2. idiotic

  3. impromptu

  4. ad hoc


Correct Option: C

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

They had little chances of survival, but hope still _______ in their hearts.

  1. occupied

  2. glimmered

  3. flourished

  4. flashed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Glimmered' means 'faint or unsteady light'. It suits the sentence as the chances of survival are little, so hopes are faint or unsteady.

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

It would be sheer _______ for them to turn around and do what they criticize in others.

  1. stupidity

  2. folly

  3. ignorance

  4. hypocrisy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hypocrisy means .....when someone pretends to have certain beliefs or opinions that they do not really have - used to show disapproval

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

We decided against doing business with them, after it was discovered that their business affairs were in a complete _______.

  1. jumble

  2. mess

  3. jam

  4. chaos


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

The loud noise caused a great deal of _______ and she found it difficult to concentrate.

  1. commotion

  2. upset

  3. distraction

  4. pastime


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

A good teacher should try to _______ self-respect in his/her students.

  1. install

  2. invoke

  3. instill

  4. improve


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

The media can _______ or _______ a celebrity.

  1. make, break

  2. create, destroy

  3. install, remove

  4. anoint, remove


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

Although initial investigations pointed towards him, the _______ events proved that he was innocent.

  1. preceding

  2. additional

  3. subsequent

  4. extra


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

Panic _______ as the news of the explosion broke and the police found it difficult to control the situation.

  1. ensured

  2. ensued

  3. assured

  4. attracted


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

There is a likelihood of extinction of human species as a/an _______ of nuclear war.

  1. consequence

  2. aftermath

  3. concern

  4. import


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

A special team of observers has been dispatched to _______ the situation.

  1. predict

  2. appraise

  3. measure

  4. control


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

If a child is constantly criticized, he will only become _______.

  1. firm

  2. stubborn

  3. disturbing

  4. admonishing


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

He got his first _______ when he was spotted playing college football.

  1. occasion

  2. break

  3. appearance

  4. choice


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

Since the washing machine is _______, I have to do all the washing myself.

  1. rotten

  2. bad

  3. broken

  4. cracked


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

He was ______ to the growing resentment among the staff.

  1. impervious

  2. negligent

  3. rigid

  4. influenced


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

As she narrated the tragic incident, her voice _______ and tears slid down her face.

  1. broke

  2. stopped

  3. shattered

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

She was mad with him for his words _________ an error on her part.

  1. implicated

  2. concerned

  3. occupied

  4. referred


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

He has such good manners that he can easily _______ a gentleman.

  1. pass out

  2. pass for

  3. pass in

  4. pass on


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

The strategic use of philanthropy helps corporate houses _______ their reputations.

  1. enhance

  2. implement

  3. attract

  4. install


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Reputation cannot be 'implemented, attracted or installed'. It changes the meaning completely.  So, option 1 is correct. Reputation is 'enhanced'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

The defendant's _______ was broken by the new evidence.

  1. alibi

  2. plea

  3. charge

  4. reason


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with correct word.

We chose to _______ our plans in the light of the new information received.

  1. disclose

  2. revive

  3. revise

  4. diagnose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A plan is revised, a disease is diagniosed, a secret is disclosed and things revive after a decline. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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