Practice English tests for UPSC, MBA and Bank Exams

Sentence Completion Test 9

In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the best alternative.

1. The man who wins is the man who thinks he ---------------

a) will
b) shall
c) can
d) may

2. Jayaprakash Narayan was one of the -------------------- freedom fighters who adhered to Gandhian values till the end of his life.

a) famous
b) important
c) pre-eminent
d) significant

3. Such was his personality that he commanded respect both from his admirers and -------------.

a) opponents
b) supporters
c) patrons
d) fans

4. JP was ----------------- in launching the people’s movement in the country.

a) useful
b) instrumental
c) leader
d) operational

5. By honouring JP with Bharat Ratna, the nation has indeed --------------- his great services.

a) approved
b) appreciated
c) acknowledged
d) admired

6. Apart from political leaders and high profile social activists, there are many ------------- heroes quietly working towards the realization of their aspirations.

a) unknown
b) unsung
c) unfamiliar
d) obscure

7. Productive employment is the only ----------------- solution to poverty in any country.

a) sustainable
b) necessary
c) satisfactory
d) required

8. A frustrated person is a ---------------- threat to social order and harmony.

a) sure
b) possible
c) potential
d) grave

9. It is a pity that instead of being ---------------- of students’ causes, most of the student organizations in our country have become poor xerox copies of their parent political parties.

a) leaders
b) champions
c) masters
d) advisors

10. It is essential that our students understand the true nature and ----------------- of the unemployment problem.

a) scope
b) size
c) magnitude
d) potential

11. India is home to the world’s largest number of ----------------- children under the age of five years.

a) over nourished
b) malnourished
c) sick
d) illiterate

12. Gandhiji was a great supporter of social equality. He felt that the evils of untouchability are against the dictates of -----------------

a) reason
b) rational
c) norms
d) customs

13. Success cannot -------------- one who mentally and physically associates oneself with the project in hand.

a) elude
b) escape
c) distract
d) evasive

14. Smooth complexioned with shining eyes, she had a radiant appearance which at once ------------------- every body.

a) inspired
b) impressed
c) pleased
d) antagonized

15. Parents should ------------------ on their children that education is the most important qualification they need in life.

a) realize
b) understand
c) impress
d) teach

16. Through decades there have been a public ------------------- against corruption, administrative inefficiency and unresponsiveness.

a) response
b) outcry
c) protest
d) agitation

17. The disenchantment of women with post independence development scenario is justified since developmental progress has failed to ------------------ women and continue to serve the ends of patriarchy.

a) associate
b) incorporate
c) assimilate
d) none of these

18. Sometimes when two is a company, three can be a ----------------

a) crowd
b) nuisance
c) hell
d) bore

19. All of us should understand that crime never ---------------

a) helps
b) pays
c) works
d) matters

20. Sometimes success is just a matter of your ability to hang ----------

a) out
b) about
c) in
d) on

21. All of us want the people of the country to be a disciplined lot, but have we ever spared a minute to give the ------------------- lessons of discipline to our kids?

a) elementary
b) complex
b) important
d) significant

22. Few ----------------- are ever successful in life; the tough competitive world demands an exactness, a precision and an ability to outshine others.

a) Johns
b) Toms
c) Jacks
d) Peters

23. A man can ------------------ himself only to a limited extent, so his area of striving has to be limited.

a) focus
b) exert
c) project
d) pursue

24. As the decisive moment approached, she became a bundle of ---------------

a) veins
b) nerves
c) cares
d) worries

25. ---------------- goes before a fall.

a) pride
b) arrogance
c) haughtiness
d) impertinence

Answers

1. can
2. pre-eminent
3. opponents
4. instrumental
5. acknowledged
6. unsung
7. sustainable
8. potential
9. champions
10. magnitude
11. malnourished
12. reason
13. elude
14. impressed
15. impress
16. outcry
17. incorporate
18. crowd
19. pays
20. on
21. elementary
22. Jacks
23. exert
24. nerves
25. pride