Advanced Vocabulary: Sentence Completion

Test your knowledge of advanced English vocabulary through sentence completion exercises

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

He has a ____________ for sweets.

  1. proclivity
  2. penchant
  3. fondness
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

I took a _____________ and went shopping instead of going home as I do every day.

  1. deviation
  2. break
  3. detour
  4. None of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The Army Chief _____________ Jawans to be vigilant in these difficult times.

  1. advised
  2. exhorted
  3. insisted
  4. None of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

I Love You sounds so ________, said the girl.

  1. mundane
  2. common place
  3. clichéd
  4. None of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

As a fight broke out between rival groups in the Parliament, there was a ________ which ensued.

  1. pandemonium
  2. chaos
  3. confusion
  4. None of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The Mall was built on the _________ that the locality was affluent.

  1. assumption
  2. presumption
  3. premise
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

'Quality Matters', sounds almost like a _________ in Management lexicon.

  1. clich�
  2. common term
  3. mundane
  4. platitude
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The model was a ____________ beauty.

  1. clear
  2. pure
  3. un adulterated
  4. pristine
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The tea was _________, so I asked the waiter to take it away.

  1. tepid
  2. heated
  3. warmly
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

It isn't __________ to nab the culprits as they left behind no proof.

  1. plausible
  2. impossible
  3. amiable
  4. amicable
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

Passengers were in a __________ situation as the ship was rocking in the storm.

  1. difficult
  2. sticky
  3. precarious
  4. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

Smoking is ___________ to health.

  1. injurious
  2. hazardous
  3. pernicious
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

Rahul Gandhi visited the Slain Dalits home to __________ their fears.

  1. remove
  2. assuage
  3. allay
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

Under the _______ of AMFI, Indian MF industry seems to be prospering.

  1. guardian
  2. tutelage
  3. support
  4. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The second statement of the minister was __________.

  1. temperate
  2. moderately
  3. toned down
  4. None of the above
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The teacher ___________ the student for being absent for 10 days.

  1. upbraided
  2. rebuked
  3. castigated
  4. All of the above
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The model had ___________ arms.

  1. scrawny
  2. thin
  3. graceful
  4. None of the above
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The model was ___________.

  1. swank
  2. svelte
  3. stylishy
  4. None of the above
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The employee was severely ________________ by boss for sexual harassment of colleague.

  1. castigated
  2. angered
  3. pulled up
  4. None of the above
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

The employee was __________ in spite of being castigated by his superior.

  1. blas�
  2. blithe
  3. blissful
  4. boisterous
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

Compensation was announced to _________ the victims family.

  1. allay
  2. assuage
  3. compensate
  4. temperate
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

Walmart is a US Retail _____________.

  1. giant
  2. goliath
  3. shop
  4. gargantuan
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

Naxals are ___________ in destroying life.

  1. belligerent
  2. anxious
  3. ever ready
  4. hesitant
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

In malls most people appear to be ____________.

  1. stiff
  2. soft
  3. mild
  4. blithe
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Fill in the blank by taking most suitable word from the options.

Nandigram was a __________ violation of human rights.

  1. out right
  2. clear
  3. blatant
  4. None of the above

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