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Sentence Completion

Description: Sentence Completion, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Verbs
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: Sentence Completion Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Preposition and Conjunction Grammar-based Gap Fills
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Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.

Shalu is a very pretty girl, ____ she squints a little.

  1. lest

  2. than

  3. because

  4. only

  5. while


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

‘Only’ as a conjunction means ‘except that’, ‘but’ or ‘were it not’. This is the correct choice because in this sentence, it indicates that ‘were it not for the squint’, Shalu would be pretty.

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

Krishna was tired, ________ he went on working.

  1. and

  2. otherwise

  3. although

  4. nevertheless

  5. therefore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The subordinating conjunction 'nevertheless' expresses contrast between two statements. It is used to join two such statements that oppose each other in thought.

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

Last month, a seventeen year old became a victim ________ the authority's apathy when she fell down the storm drain and died unattended.

  1. for

  2. at

  3. of

  4. with

  5. from


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The preposition 'of' shows the relation between the attribute expressed and between the noun 'victim' and 'the authorities apathy'.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

I find this store owner good and honest ____ I have resolved to buy groceries from him in future.

  1. yet

  2. and

  3. nevertheless

  4. so


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is an illative conjunction and is used when expressing an inference. This is the correct option. It is raining heavily, so I will take an umbrella with me.

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

Do not respond ________ every little thing in your life.

  1. to

  2. for

  3. in

  4. with

  5. at


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The preposition ‘to’ indicates a relationship and indicates a position of somebody or something. It is a preposition of direction.

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

He was angry _________ he was not given a place to sit.

  1. if

  2. that

  3. than

  4. because

  5. though


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Because' is a conjunction of cause or reason.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank. Do not go _________ I come.

  1. after

  2. before

  3. for

  4. because

  5. though


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. This subordinate conjunction is a conjunction of time. It is the correct form of this type of a sentence, where the conjunction joins the clause to another on which it depends for its full meaning.

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

I have been in such a pickle __________ I saw you last.

  1. though

  2. unless

  3. if

  4. since


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This conjunction indicates the cause or reason for something. This is a preposition conjunction that indicates a happening at some point or points after the period of time or event mentioned. Thus, I have been in such a pickle since I saw you last.

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction, preposition or verb from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

He is labouring _______ a misapprehension.

  1. after

  2. from

  3. over

  4. under

  5. since


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option. This is a preposition of place and in this context indicates that somebody or something is going through a particular process or experience, e.g. He is labouring under a misapprehension.

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

Ritu _______ study harder if she wants to pass her exams.

  1. shall

  2. can

  3. may

  4. must

  5. should


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The modal 'must' expresses obligation or necessity. Thus, this is the correct option in this context.

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction, preposition or verb from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

Greivances cannot be redressed ________ they are known.

  1. though

  2. although

  3. because

  4. unless

  5. if


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option. This is a subordinate conjunction of condition. A clause cannot happen unless a condition is met. Greivances cannot be redressed unless they are known.

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction, preposition or verb from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word. She must repent ____________ she will be punished.

  1. and

  2. but

  3. still

  4. only

  5. or


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. This is a disjunctive coordinating conjunction. It indicates an alternative or choice between two alternatives. She must repent, or she will be punished. 

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction, preposition or verb from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word. Men have fought for their country _______ they have died for their country.

  1. because

  2. for

  3. since

  4. though

  5. and


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. This is a coordinating conjunction. This sentence contains two independent statements of equal rank. Thus, a conjunction is required to join these two clauses of equal rank. Men have fought for their country, and they have died for their country. 

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction, preposition or verb from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word. He has retired _________ private life.

  1. after

  2. from

  3. into

  4. over

  5. under


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. This is a preposition of place and indicates that something or somebody moves or is moved from outside to inside or toward the inner part of something. He has retired into private life.

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction, preposition or verb from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct word.

Blessed are the merciful ___________ they shall obtain mercy.

  1. yet

  2. and

  3. still

  4. although

  5. for


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. This is an illative coordinating conjunction and expresses inference. The conditions in one clause must be met before the conditions in the second clause are completed. Thus, blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

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