Completing Statements Practice Test Questions - Verbal Ability -- Free Practice

Question 1

Select the correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

Only if business continues to expand can it ___ enough new jobs to make up for those that will be ___ by automation.

A

produce, required✓✗

B

invent, introduced✓✗

C

create, eliminated✓✗

D

repeal, reduced✓✗

Explanation

"Create jobs" and "jobs eliminated by automation" make sense.

Option A is wrong because "produce" and "required" do not fit the loss of jobs.
Option B is wrong because "invent jobs" and "introduced" do not fit.
Option D is wrong because "repeal jobs" is wrong.

Question 2

Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully.

The officer has stayed away from _____ populism such as raising the income tax exemption limit.

A

restricted✓✗

B

classified✓✗

C

overt✓✗

D

furtive✓✗

Explanation

"Overt populism" means openly seeking the favour of the people, such as raising the exemption limit.

Option A is wrong because "restricted populism" does not fit.
Option B is wrong because "classified populism" does not fit.
Option D is wrong because "furtive populism" means secret, which does not match "such as raising the exemption limit".

Question 3

Select the correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

The government must now _________ its seriousness by moving away from the _________ policies of the past.

A

ensconce, conscientious✓✗

B

masquerade, equitable✓✗

C

shelter, scrupulous✓✗

D

demonstrate, flawed✓✗

Explanation

"The government must now demonstrate its seriousness by moving away from the flawed policies of the past" is logical.

Option A is wrong because "ensconce" and "conscientious" do not fit.
Option B is wrong because "masquerade" and "equitable" do not fit.
Option C is wrong because "shelter" and "scrupulous" do not fit.

Question 4

Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully.

Petrol prices, which have been on the rise for last several years, have ____ the backbone of automobile industry.

A

joined✓✗

B

burst✓✗

C

broken✓✗

D

altered✓✗

Explanation

"Broken the backbone" means severely damaged something.

Option A is wrong because "joined the backbone" does not fit.
Option B is wrong because "burst the backbone" is not idiomatic.
Option D is wrong because "altered the backbone" does not fit.

Question 5

Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully.

When Sameer heard the news of his selection to the IIM, he felt __________.

A

effervescent✓✗

B

enamoured✓✗

C

elated✓✗

D

embittered✓✗

Explanation

"Elated" means very happy, which fits the news of his selection.

Option A is wrong because effervescent means bubbly or lively.
Option B is wrong because enamoured means in love.
Option D is wrong because embittered means made resentful.

Question 6

Select the correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

Earlier regulatory act on Jallikattu was ________as an anthropocentric law that was_______ to the eco-centric law against cruelty to animals.

A

recollect, nice✓✗

B

recall, good✓✗

C

dismissed, repugnant✓✗

D

learn, friendly✓✗

Explanation

The act was dismissed as an anthropocentric law that was repugnant (opposed) to the eco-centric law.

Option A is wrong because "recollect" and "nice" do not fit.
Option B is wrong because "recall" and "good" do not fit.
Option D is wrong because "learn" and "friendly" do not fit.

Question 7

Select the correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

Political scions who _________ as young members of the house ________ a decade ago are now ministers with key development portfolios.

A

began, around✓✗

B

took, hardly✓✗

C

opened, merely✓✗

D

debuted, nearly✓✗

Explanation

Political scions who debuted as young members of the house nearly a decade ago are now ministers. "Debuted" and "nearly" fit.

Option A is wrong because "began as members" and "around a decade ago" does not fit as well.
Option B is wrong because "took as" is not idiomatic.
Option C is wrong because "opened as" and "merely" do not fit.

Question 8

Select the correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

I would like to __________ your attention to the last paragraph of my essay __________ to the terms of sale of the goods.

A

Consider, according✓✗

B

draw, pertaining✓✗

C

attract, regarding✓✗

D

haul, mainly✓✗

Explanation

The sentence reads "draw your attention to the last paragraph of my essay pertaining to the terms of sale". "Draw attention" and "pertaining to" are idiomatic.

Option A is wrong because "consider your attention" is wrong.
Option C is wrong because "attract your attention to" and "regarding to" do not fit.
Option D is wrong because "haul your attention" is not idiomatic.

Question 9

In each of the following sentences there are blank space/s. Find out which word or pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make it grammatically correct.

If the wind in a tropical depression exceeds this speed, it is ___ to a ‘tropical storm’ and ____ a personal name.

A

demoted, awarded✓✗

B

consigned, gifted✓✗

C

upgraded, assigned✓✗

D

elevated, presented✓✗

Explanation

The sentence reads "it is upgraded to a 'tropical storm' and assigned a personal name". "Upgraded" fits a higher speed and "assigned" fits a name.

Option A is wrong because "demoted" means moved down, which does not fit an increase in speed.
Option B is wrong because "consigned" and "gifted" do not fit the meaning.
Option D is wrong because "presented a personal name" is not idiomatic.

Question 10

Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully.

It depends on whether we get _______ down by failures or use them as stepping-stones.

A

wretched✓✗

B

bogged✓✗

C

squirted✓✗

D

eluded✓✗

Explanation

"Bogged down" means held back by difficulties, which fits failures.

Option A is wrong because "wretched down" is not a phrase.
Option C is wrong because "squirted down" is not a phrase.
Option D is wrong because "eluded down" is not a phrase.

Question 11

Select the correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

There was no agreement ______ the great powers ______ a treaty to ban weapons.

A

between, about✓✗

B

among, on✓✗

C

in, for✓✗

D

with, about✓✗

Explanation

"Among" is used for more than two parties, and "agreement on a treaty" is correct.

Option A is wrong because "between" is used for two parties.
Option C is wrong because "agreement in" and "for a treaty" are not idiomatic.
Option D is wrong because "agreement with the great powers about a treaty" does not fit the sense of an agreement among them.

Question 12

Select the correct set of words in the same order to fill in the blanks and make the sentence meaningful.

The rainfall ______ India varies _____ place to place and also from year _____ year.

A

over, with, by✓✗

B

of, from, after✓✗

C

in, from, to✓✗

D

for, with, after✓✗

Explanation

The sentence reads "The rainfall in India varies from place to place and also from year to year". The prepositions "in", "from" and "to" fit.

Option A is wrong because "over India" and "with place" do not fit.
Option B is wrong because "of India" and "after place" do not fit.
Option D is wrong because "for India" and "with place" do not fit.

Question 13

Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully. (Collective nouns)

A _____________ of eggs.

A

collection✓✗

B

clutch✓✗

C

quiver✓✗

D

brood✓✗

Explanation

A group of eggs laid together is called a clutch.

Option A is wrong because "collection" is a general word and not the collective noun for eggs.
Option C is wrong because a quiver is a collective noun for arrows.
Option D is wrong because a brood is a group of young birds hatched together.

Question 14

Select the most effective word/word-group from the given options to fill in the blank and complete each sentence meaningfully.

The willingness of John to take up any responsibility is a sign of ___________ .

A

status✓✗

B

greed✓✗

C

maturity✓✗

D

strength✓✗

Explanation

Willingness to take up any responsibility is a sign of maturity.

Option A is wrong because status means social position.
Option B is wrong because greed means excessive desire.
Option D is wrong because strength does not fit as well as maturity.

Question 15

Select correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

The factory workers _________ threatened to launch a strike for next 15 days to _______ their demands.

A

have, press✓✗

B

has, press✓✗

C

did, get✓✗

D

nearly, fulfill✓✗

Explanation

The sentence reads "The factory workers have threatened to launch a strike ... to press their demands". "Have" agrees with the plural noun and "press" fits "demands".

Option B is wrong because "has" does not agree with the plural "workers".
Option C is wrong because "did ... get" does not fit "threatened to launch".
Option D is wrong because "nearly ... fulfill" does not fit the meaning.

Question 16

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks.

1. Her husband died 10 years ago; she has been living as a _______ since then.
2. The unhappy _______ was left with no option but to sell her jewellery to support her family, after he died.

A

widower✓✗

B

widow✓✗

C

celibate✓✗

D

none of the above✓✗

Explanation

A woman whose husband has died is called a widow. Both sentences describe a woman after her husband's death.

Option A is wrong because a widower is a man whose wife has died.
Option C is wrong because celibate means a person who has chosen not to marry.
Option D is wrong because the correct word is among the choices.

Question 17

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks.

1. There is no joy __ failure.
2. He is ___ his shop today.

A

Within✓✗

B

In✓✗

C

Inn✓✗

D

About✓✗

Explanation

"In" fits both sentences: "There is no joy in failure" and "He is in his shop today".

Option A is wrong because "within" does not fit the second sentence.
Option C is wrong because "inn" is a small hotel, which does not fit.
Option D is wrong because "about" does not fit either sentence.

Question 18

Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences.

1. Teachers understanding of the English subject was really good.
2. The mother had to hold on to the door-handle with all her strength to get the baby out.

A

pull✓✗

B

grasp✓✗

C

seize✓✗

D

compass✓✗

Explanation

"Grasp" can replace "understanding" (a good grasp of the subject) and "hold on to" (grasp the door-handle).

Option A is wrong because "pull" does not replace "understanding".
Option C is wrong because "seize" does not fit "understanding" in the first sentence.
Option D is wrong because "compass" does not fit the second sentence.

Question 19

Select the most effective word/word-group from the given options to fill in the blank and complete each sentence meaningfully.

The boy was about to park his bicycle, when a passing vehicle _________ him down.

A

pushed✓✗

B

threw✓✗

C

knocked✓✗

D

kicked✓✗

Explanation

"Knocked him down" means to hit and make someone fall. It fits a passing vehicle.

Option A is wrong because "pushed him down" is used for a person pushing, not a vehicle.
Option B is wrong because "threw him down" does not fit a vehicle.
Option D is wrong because "kicked him down" does not fit a vehicle.

Question 20

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence.

1. recently launched
2. a fund to
3. the Department of Biotechnology
4. tackle anti-microbial resistance

A

2, 1, 3, 4✓✗

B

3, 1, 2, 4✓✗

C

1, 3, 4, 2✓✗

D

4, 3, 2, 1✓✗

Explanation

The sentence reads "The Department of Biotechnology recently launched a fund to tackle anti-microbial resistance". So the order is 3, 1, 2, 4.

Option A is wrong because 2, 1, 3, 4 starts with "a fund to", which does not begin the sentence.
Option C is wrong because 1, 3, 4, 2 starts with "recently launched", which has no subject.
Option D is wrong because 4, 3, 2, 1 starts with "tackle anti-microbial resistance", which does not begin the sentence.

Question 21

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence.

1) influenced life around the world, including
2) developed devices that greatly
3) phonograph, motion picture camera
4) Thomas Alva Edison
5) and the electric light bulb

A

3, 1, 4, 2, 5✓✗

B

4, 2, 1, 3, 5✓✗

C

4, 1, 3, 5, 2✓✗

D

3, 5, 1, 2, 5✓✗

Explanation

The sentence reads "Thomas Alva Edison developed devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including phonograph, motion picture camera and the electric light bulb". So the order is 4, 2, 1, 3, 5.

Option A is wrong because 3, 1, 4, 2, 5 starts with "phonograph", which does not begin the sentence.
Option C is wrong because 4, 1, 3, 5, 2 gives "Edison influenced life ... developed devices" at the end, which breaks the sentence.
Option D is wrong because 3, 5, 1, 2, 5 repeats part 5 and starts with "phonograph".

Question 22

In the question below some part of the sentence has been left blank. Select the option, which completes the sentence properly taking care of syntax, semantics and meaning.

The dictionary defines patience as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble or suffering……………

A

without feeling anger or upset✓✗

B

and behave nicely✓✗

C

without getting angry or upset✓✗

D

by a smile✓✗

Explanation

"Without getting angry or upset" is parallel in form, using adjectives after "getting", and completes the meaning of patience.

Option A is wrong because "without feeling anger or upset" uses a noun and an adjective form that do not match.
Option B is wrong because "and behave nicely" does not follow "accept or tolerate".
Option D is wrong because "by a smile" does not explain patience.

Question 23

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The new team member will be working in close ........... with other departments, make sure you select someone with an agreeable personality.

A

collaboration✓✗

B

competition✓✗

C

suspicion✓✗

D

uniformity✓✗

Explanation

"Collaboration" fits the sense of working closely together with other departments.

Question 24

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The research covers a great deal of relevant material, but does not tackle the real issues ........... enough.

A

properly✓✗

B

correctly✓✗

C

vaguely✓✗

D

adequately✓✗

Explanation

"Adequately" fits the sense of not sufficiently addressing the real issues.

Question 25

Complete the sentence by choosing the appropriate alternative: A second way is to see a company as a_______________.

A

Groups of people work together✓✗

B

Group of people will work together✓✗

C

A group of people shall work together✓✗

D

Group of people working together✓✗

Explanation

"A company as a group of people working together" is the only grammatically coherent completion.