Instructions:
Select the option that accurately and appropriately completes the sentence or fills in the blanks with the correct options. Choose the option that follows the rules and principles of proper sentence structure, grammar, and usage. Consider elements such as subject-verb agreement, word choice, preposition usage, and overall sentence construction.
Sentence Completion Exercises MCQs Set-2
1. Los Angles………….very cold weather.
a. having
b. has
c. being
d. is
Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence is describing the weather in Los Angeles, indicating that it possesses or experiences a very cold climate. The verb “has” is the appropriate form to use with the subject “Los Angeles” in the present tense. Therefore, the correct option is B.
2. One of the most effective ways of learning is…………….:
a. Cram
b. Repetition
c. Repeat
d. with repetition
Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence is stating that repetition is one of the most effective methods of learning. Among the given options, “repetition” is the noun form that best fits the sentence contextually. It implies the act of repeating information or practice for better retention and understanding.
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3. John finished……………of his published book well before his exams:
a. Writing
b. Write
c. Righting
d. Written
Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence indicates that John completed the action of writing his published book well before his exams. Among the given options, “writing” is the correct verb form that matches the context of the sentence. It signifies the action of creating or composing the book.
4. Professional contractors insist on……………… high-quality materials for the construction of the bridge.
a. Using
b. Used
c. Use
d. To use
Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence suggests that professional contractors have a preference or requirement when it comes to the material used for bridge construction. Among the given options, “using” is the correct form of the verb that conveys the action of employing or utilizing high-quality materials.
5. Before the Muslims…………..Indian subcontinent, the Rajputs had ruled there:
a. To come
b. Came
c. Come
d. Has came
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence is describing an event that occurred in the past, indicating that the Muslims arrived in the Indian subcontinent after the rule of the Rajputs. Among the given options, “came” is the correct past tense form of the verb “to come” that matches the sentence contextually.
6. When Ethan was one year old, without any help he was able…………..and even walk a little bit.
a. sitting
b. to sit
c. sit down
d. to be sit
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The correct option is B. The sentence is describing an ability that Ethan had when he was one year old. Among the given options, “to sit” is the correct infinitive form of the verb that conveys the action Ethan was capable of performing.
7. The students…………….a lot of smartphones because the technology is becoming cheaper day by day:
a. must buy
b. must buying
c. must have bought
d. must be buying
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The sentence is describing an ongoing action or continuous behavior of the students in response to the decreasing prices of smartphones. Among the given options, “must be buying” is the correct form that indicates the continuous nature of the action. It suggests that the students are currently engaged in the process of purchasing or acquiring a lot of smartphones due to the decreasing technology prices.
8. ……………..is a natural source of energy for humans:
a. Water
b. The water
c. A water
d. Waters
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is stating a general fact about water being a natural source of energy for humans. “Water” is the correct form as it refers to water in general, without specifying a particular instance.
9. To check the voltage of electricity one had better……………….multimeter:
a. use
b. to use
c. using
d. used
Answer: A
Explanation: The correct option is A. In the sentence, “use” is the correct form of the verb to indicate the action of utilizing a multimeter for checking the voltage of electricity. It is the most appropriate and grammatically correct choice among the given options.
10. Some historians think that if Hitler had not invaded Russia during World War II he………….the whole world:
a. Would have conquered
b. Conquered
c. Is conquered
d. Had conquered
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence expresses a hypothetical situation in the past and its possible outcome. Among the given options, “would have conquered” is the correct form that indicates the conditional action and its result.
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11. Every child must be given a Polio vaccine so that our children would………….in a polio-free Pakistan.
a. Grow up
b. Grown-up
c. Grew up
d. Grew
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is discussing the desired outcome for children in a polio-free Pakistan. The phrase “grow up” indicates the process of maturing and developing from childhood to adulthood, which is the appropriate choice to convey the intended meaning.
12. If you have cavities the best solution is……………….your teeth by a dentist:
a. To fill
b. Filling up
c. To be filled
d. Fill
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is suggesting the best solution for cavities is to have them filled by a dentist. The phrase “to fill” is the correct infinitive form of the verb that conveys the recommended action.
13. A characteristic of radioisotopes is that……………….decaying occurs in half-lives:
a. Their
b. They
c. there
d. To their
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is discussing the characteristic of radioisotopes. The possessive pronoun “their” correctly indicates that the decaying process belongs to or is associated with the radioisotopes. It shows ownership or association between the radioisotopes and the process of decaying occurring in half-lives.
14. It is very important………………the traffic signals in such a way as to best accommodate the flow of traffic
a. To plan
b. Planning
c. Plan
d. Planed
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence emphasizes the importance of planning the traffic signals to optimize the flow of traffic. The phrase “to plan” is the correct infinitive form of the verb that conveys the action needed.
15. During the degree of Information Technology, it is understood that students will…………basic online skills like freelancing and web development.
a. Learning
b. To learn
c. Be learn
d. Learn
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The sentence is expressing the understanding that students will acquire basic online skills during their degree in Information Technology. The verb “learn” in its base form is the appropriate choice to indicate the process of acquiring knowledge and skills.
16. String instruments can be…………in many ways:
a. Play
b. Played
c. Playing
d. Being played
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence discusses the various ways in which string instruments can be performed. “Played” is the correct past participle form of the verb “play” that suits the sentence structure.
17. Guitar tones…………….due to the string vibrations:
a. Is produced
b. are produced
c. to produce
d. be produce
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence is describing the production of guitar tones as a result of string vibrations. The plural subject “tones” requires the verb “are produced” to match in number and maintain proper subject-verb agreement.
18. A desert is any place which…………….an average annual precipitation of less than 250 mm
a. receives
b. Is receive
c. Received
d. Receive
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is describing the characteristic of a desert, stating that it receives an average annual precipitation of less than 250 mm. The verb “receives” is the correct form to indicate the ongoing action of receiving precipitation.
19. ………………liquid fuels are derived from fossil fuels:
a. Most of the
b. The most
c. Most of
d. The almost
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is stating that a majority or a significant portion of liquid fuels are derived from fossil fuels. The phrase “Most of the” accurately expresses this idea of a larger proportion or quantity.
20. Water……………….at 32° Fahrenheit and boils at 212°F:
a. Freeze
b. freezes
c. freezing
d. frozen
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence is describing the physical property of water at specific temperatures. The verb “freezes” is the correct form to indicate the process of water changing from a liquid state to a solid state when the temperature reaches 32° Fahrenheit.
21. Being online……………a necessity for freelancers:
a. had become
b. has become
c. becoming
d. became
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence is discussing the current state or condition of being online, stating that it has become a necessity for freelancers. The verb phrase “has become” correctly expresses the present perfect tense and conveys the idea of a recent or ongoing development.
22. The people who………….from Schizophrenia may experience hallucinations:
a. Is suffering
b. May suffer
c. Did suffering
d. Are suffering
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The sentence is discussing the ongoing state or condition of people who have schizophrenia and how they may experience hallucinations. The present progressive tense “are suffering” accurately conveys the continuous action or state of experiencing hallucinations associated with schizophrenia.
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23. Even as a newbie in the online business, he knew that he………….in life.
a. Is succeed
b. Succeed
c. Would succeeding
d. would succeed
Correct Answer: d. would succeed
Explanation: The correct option is “d. would succeed.” The sentence is expressing a future outcome or expectation, stating that he knew he would be successful in life despite being a newbie in the online business. The modal verb “would” followed by the base form of the verb “succeed” correctly indicates the future possibility or intention.
24. Drug developers had hoped that the new vaccine……………to be a cure for Corona Virus COVID-19.
a. would prove
b. would proving
c. would proved
d. will prove
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is describing the hope or expectation of drug developers regarding the effectiveness of a new vaccine. The phrase “would prove” indicates the future possibility or outcome of the vaccine being proven as a cure for COVID-19.
25. The terms “mass” and “weight” are used interchangeably but technically the mass is not always………..weight
a. The same as
b. similar
c. as similar
d. as same
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence is discussing the distinction between the terms “mass” and “weight” and their interchangeable usage. The phrase “the same as” correctly indicates that while the terms are often used interchangeably, they do not always have identical meanings.
26. It is our duty to make our…………….ones happy
a. near and dear
b. dear and near
c. near and loved
d. nears and dears
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The phrase “near and dear” is commonly used to refer to people who are emotionally close and important to us, such as family and loved ones. It emphasizes the proximity and affectionate bond we have with them.
27. Fire-resistant materials are used to retard……………of modern cruise ship in case of accidents.
a. A damage to the passenger cabin
b. The damage to the passenger cabin
c. Of damage to the passenger cabin
d. Damage to the passenger cabin
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence discusses the purpose of fire-resistant materials in slowing down or inhibiting the occurrence of damage specifically to the passenger cabin of modern cruise ships in case of accidents. The use of the definite article “the” before “damage” indicates a specific type of damage, referring to harm or destruction to the passenger cabin.
28. William and Mary helped……………..:
a. Each other
b. each others
c. each and other
d. to another
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The phrase “each other” is used to indicate mutual action or assistance between two or more people. It implies that both William and Mary supported and aided one another.
29. Many Psychologists have recommended……………to remember names:
a. use mental images
b. to used mental images
c. using mental images
d. to use mental images
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The sentence discusses a recommendation made by psychologists regarding name memorization. The correct option “using mental images” accurately describes the suggested technique of employing mental imagery for better memory retention.
30. You must do a software engineering degree if you want to have a career in………….:
a. A freelancing
b. The freelancing
c. Freelancing
d. To freelancing
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In English grammar, when indicating a career or profession, we generally use the noun form without an article. In this case, the correct option is “Freelancing.” The noun “freelancing” refers to the act of working independently and providing services or skills to various clients or companies on a project basis.
