807 + Mcqs in Sentence Completion in English Skills Ability Page 15 McqOptions

701.	It is not fair to cast . . . . . . . on honest and innocent persons.
A.	spiration
B.	spersions
C.	nspiration
D.	dulation
Answer» C. nspiration

Discussion

702.	Mounting unemployment is the most serious and . . . . . . . . problem faced by India today.
A.	ubious
B.	rofound
C.	npopular
D.	ntractable
E.	nattainable
Answer» E. nattainable

Discussion

703.	Two of the fugitives managed to remain free by adeptly avoiding the . . . . . . of the police.
A.	orture
B.	ursuit
C.	iscovery
D.	ollowing
E.	epression
Answer» C. iscovery

Discussion

704.	Ravi's behaviour is worthy of . . . . . . by all the youngsters.
A.	rial
B.	mulation
C.	ollowing
D.	xploration
E.	xperiment
Answer» C. ollowing

Discussion

705.	His interest in the study of human behaviour is indeed very . . . . . .
A.	trong
B.	arge
C.	road
D.	ast
E.	eep
Answer» F.

Discussion

706.	Since one cannot read every book, one should be content with making a . . . . . . selection.
A.	ormal
B.	tandard
C.	ample
D.	oderate
E.	udicious
Answer» F.

Discussion

707.	On his sudden demise, my emotions were so, complicated that it was ______ how I felt.
A.	nreasonable
B.	mpossible
C.	ntolerable
D.	nimaginable
Answer» D. nimaginable

Discussion

708.	Rama took his _______ for the wrong done to him.
A.	venge
B.	engeance
C.	evenge
D.	avage
Answer» D. avage

Discussion

709.	The pen ______ mightier than the sword.
A.	hall be
B.	as
C.	ill be
D.	s
Answer» E.

Discussion

710.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: In high school many of us never realized the importance that grammar would ................. in later life.
A.	exercise
B.	figure
C.	portray
D.	play
Answer» E.

Discussion

711.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: It .................... to me that she was incurable.
A.	happened
B.	occurred
C.	flashed
D.	suggested
Answer» C. flashed

Discussion

712.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: No matter what ................... come our way, we should not lose our temper.
A.	provocations
B.	distractions
C.	persons
D.	temptations
Answer» B. distractions

Discussion

713.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Please do not ............... the offer made by the Chairman.
A.	refrain
B.	refuse
C.	refute
D.	None of these
Answer» C. refute

Discussion

714.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Would you mind ...................... to the Principal how the trouble started?
A.	talking
B.	remarking
C.	telling
D.	explaining
Answer» E.

Discussion

715.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Vallabh Bhai Patel’s life ...................... some of the greatest events of the century.
A.	spanned
B.	included
C.	emcompassed
D.	overcame
Answer» B. included

Discussion

716.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Man does not live by ...................alone.
A.	diet
B.	food
C.	meals
D.	bread
Answer» E.

Discussion

717.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Knowledge of the local language ........................ the assimilation of the cultural of the place.
A.	hastens
B.	promotes
C.	facilitates
D.	strengthens
Answer» D. strengthens

Discussion

718.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: It is not possible to ..................... the suffering.
A.	mitigate
B.	masticate
C.	instigate
D.	propitiate
Answer» B. masticate

Discussion

719.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The scheme failed due to the ...................... of funds
A.	problem
B.	scarcity
C.	paucity
D.	reduction
Answer» D. reduction

Discussion

720.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great of it is .................. fatal.
A.	absolutely
B.	entirely
C.	completely
D.	thoroughly
Answer» B. entirely

Discussion

721.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: I think they allow their children too much ...............
A.	levity
B.	lassitude
C.	latitude
D.	liberality
Answer» D. liberality

Discussion

722.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: A man who commits a wrong, may be required to .................. his property as a penalty.
A.	eschew
B.	assess
C.	confiscate
D.	forfeit
Answer» B. assess

Discussion

723.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The world is so constructed that if you wish to enjoy its pleasure you must also ................ its pains.
A.	deny
B.	ignore
C.	endure
D.	neglect
Answer» D. neglect

Discussion

724.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Because of diesel ............... many garages are introducing rationing.
A.	deficit
B.	lack
C.	shortage
D.	scare
Answer» D. scare

Discussion

725.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Despite everyone trying to convince him of the truth, he still sticks to his .................... stand.
A.	haughty
B.	obstinate
C.	arrogant
D.	contumacious
Answer» E.

Discussion

726.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The miser gazed ..................... at the pile of gold coins in front of him.
A.	earnestly
B.	thoughtfully
C.	avidly
D.	admiringly
Answer» D. admiringly

Discussion

727.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The oil crisis highlighted the need to develop new .................. of energy and to conserve those which are already in use.
A.	methods
B.	sources
C.	means
D.	preserves
Answer» C. means

Discussion

728.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: During Diwali the shops are ................. of people.
A.	busy
B.	crowded
C.	full
D.	bubbling
Answer» D. bubbling

Discussion

729.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Will you please ................. from interfering in the my personal affairs
A.	avoid
B.	desist
C.	prohibit
D.	abstain
Answer» E.

Discussion

730.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: It is .................. that we realize our duties to our motherland, if we fail to do so, our freedom will be in jeopardy.
A.	vicious
B.	vile
C.	vital
D.	virtuous
Answer» D. virtuous

Discussion

731.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The new government wants to .................... the life of a common man.
A.	replenish
B.	ameliorate
C.	refurbish
D.	revive
Answer» C. refurbish

Discussion

732.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The company demanded a certificate that I was a ..................... student of the university.
A.	benevolent
B.	bonafide
C.	genuine
D.	truthful
Answer» C. genuine

Discussion

733.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Being guilty, my daughter was afraid to ....................... me in the eye.
A.	look
B.	confront
C.	encounter
D.	meet
Answer» B. confront

Discussion

734.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: There was a huge ..................... at the airport for the Prime Minister.
A.	mob
B.	gathering
C.	rush
D.	collection
Answer» C. rush

Discussion

735.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Drinking too much .................... one’s judgement.
A.	imposes
B.	impels
C.	impairs
D.	impedes
Answer» D. impedes

Discussion

736.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Sachin Tendulkar ..................... a century in that match.
A.	bowled
B.	hit
C.	played
D.	scored
Answer» E.

Discussion

737.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: It being an ....................... issue, it is not correct to introduce questions of morality into the debate.
A.	immoral
B.	irrelevant
C.	moral
D.	amoral
Answer» C. moral

Discussion

738.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: He was .................. at the response from the audience.
A.	gratified
B.	thanked
C.	paused
D.	pleased
Answer» E.

Discussion

739.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Mr. Shekar .................. the letter by return of post.
A.	replied
B.	reciprocated
C.	answered
D.	questioned
Answer» D. questioned

Discussion

740.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Gandhiji was a humble man known for his ..................
A.	pleasantness
B.	sweetness
C.	modesty
D.	kindness
Answer» D. kindness

Discussion

741.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: I ..................... he has been caught up in a traffic jam.
A.	suspect
B.	suppose
C.	imagine
D.	speculate
Answer» C. imagine

Discussion

742.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: There are many .................... to Greek mythology in English poetry.
A.	elusives
B.	allusions
C.	illusions
D.	delusions
Answer» C. illusions

Discussion

743.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: As soon as she saw him she unleashed a ................... of fond, praise and appreciation.
A.	rain
B.	torrent
C.	chain
D.	series
Answer» C. chain

Discussion

744.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: He was virtually .................... by the villagers for absconding with the girl.
A.	driven
B.	banished
C.	ostracised
D.	exploited
Answer» D. exploited

Discussion

745.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The Marxists, following a theory of dialectical materialism, contend that man is merely a producing animal who supplies his own needs and whose life is largely .................... by economics forces.
A.	determined
B.	subordinated
C.	moulded
D.	subjugated
Answer» D. subjugated

Discussion

746.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: There was so much ...................... material in the essy that it was difficult to get the author’s message.
A.	exemplary
B.	extraneous
C.	variegated
D.	superficial
Answer» E.

Discussion

747.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: We were certain that the snowstorm was ......................
A.	immutable
B.	imminent
C.	unavoidable
D.	inherent
Answer» C. unavoidable

Discussion

748.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: With God not having a .................... nobody could complain to him.
A.	telephone
B.	wireless
C.	hotline
D.	television
Answer» D. television

Discussion

749.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: I was astounded at his .................. lack of knowledge about the continent of Africa.
A.	great
B.	huge
C.	colossal
D.	abundant
Answer» D. abundant

Discussion

750.	Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Hindus believe that ....................... from the cycle of birth and rebirth can be attained only by good deeds.
A.	bondage
B.	deliverance
C.	delivery
D.	retirement
Answer» C. delivery

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in English Skills Ability.

It is not fair to cast . . . . . . . on honest and innocent persons.

Mounting unemployment is the most serious and . . . . . . . . problem faced by India today.

Two of the fugitives managed to remain free by adeptly avoiding the . . . . . . of the police.

Ravi's behaviour is worthy of . . . . . . by all the youngsters.

His interest in the study of human behaviour is indeed very . . . . . .

Since one cannot read every book, one should be content with making a . . . . . . selection.

On his sudden demise, my emotions were so, complicated that it was ______ how I felt.

Rama took his _______ for the wrong done to him.

The pen ______ mightier than the sword.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: In high school many of us never realized the importance that grammar would ................. in later life.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: It .................... to me that she was incurable.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: No matter what ................... come our way, we should not lose our temper.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Please do not ............... the offer made by the Chairman.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Would you mind ...................... to the Principal how the trouble started?

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Vallabh Bhai Patel’s life ...................... some of the greatest events of the century.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Man does not live by ...................alone.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Knowledge of the local language ........................ the assimilation of the cultural of the place.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: It is not possible to ..................... the suffering.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The scheme failed due to the ...................... of funds

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great of it is .................. fatal.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: I think they allow their children too much ...............

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: A man who commits a wrong, may be required to .................. his property as a penalty.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The world is so constructed that if you wish to enjoy its pleasure you must also ................ its pains.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Because of diesel ............... many garages are introducing rationing.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Despite everyone trying to convince him of the truth, he still sticks to his .................... stand.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The miser gazed ..................... at the pile of gold coins in front of him.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The oil crisis highlighted the need to develop new .................. of energy and to conserve those which are already in use.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: During Diwali the shops are ................. of people.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Will you please ................. from interfering in the my personal affairs

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: It is .................. that we realize our duties to our motherland, if we fail to do so, our freedom will be in jeopardy.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The new government wants to .................... the life of a common man.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The company demanded a certificate that I was a ..................... student of the university.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Being guilty, my daughter was afraid to ....................... me in the eye.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: There was a huge ..................... at the airport for the Prime Minister.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Drinking too much .................... one’s judgement.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Sachin Tendulkar ..................... a century in that match.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: It being an ....................... issue, it is not correct to introduce questions of morality into the debate.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: He was .................. at the response from the audience.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Mr. Shekar .................. the letter by return of post.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Gandhiji was a humble man known for his ..................

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: I ..................... he has been caught up in a traffic jam.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: There are many .................... to Greek mythology in English poetry.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: As soon as she saw him she unleashed a ................... of fond, praise and appreciation.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: He was virtually .................... by the villagers for absconding with the girl.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: The Marxists, following a theory of dialectical materialism, contend that man is merely a producing animal who supplies his own needs and whose life is largely .................... by economics forces.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: There was so much ...................... material in the essy that it was difficult to get the author’s message.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: We were certain that the snowstorm was ......................

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: With God not having a .................... nobody could complain to him.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: I was astounded at his .................. lack of knowledge about the continent of Africa.

Complete the Sentence of the following Question: Hindus believe that ....................... from the cycle of birth and rebirth can be attained only by good deeds.