Sentence Completion Test

“Debating points of Christian doctrine” gives clue for first blank, which in turn is an explanation to the blank. Thus, “theological” (the study of religious doctrines and matters of divinity) in (2) fits our blank. Moreover, 'acuteness' (intensity, severity) replaces the second blank, thereby giving sense to the sentence. Hence, (2) is the answer

The sentence tells you that the politician revealed weakness, which he had never shown in the rest of his fervent (or zealous, eager) campaign. Thus, the word like weakness or lethargy or confusion - something that might be a symptom of weakness, would characterize the blank. Of all the options, 'lassitude' in (4) fits our prediction as it means weariness. Hence, (4) is the answer.
Clemency mean mercy
Obstinacy means stubbornness
Reticence means hesitation in speaking
Verbosity means excessive wordiness

“Owes” and “willed” are the clue words in this sentence. Private collectors of New York had a longing for art that they willed their estates to the museum. Of all these options, yen (craving, longing) fits our prediction, hence replaces the blank. “Entreat” is an expression of desire, hence it would not be suitable. Hence, (1) is the answer.

Option (1) and (3) are absurd as they do not make any sense. Options (4) and (5) are grammatically correct but factually word 'molecules' is far more suited in this sentence. Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.

'Soft' is the operative word in this sentence. Of all these options, (1) and (3) fits our prediction. The tone of the sentence for the second blank is slightly negative, therefore 'confuse' would be cogent with 'euphemisms'(a word or phrase so substituted) and gives sense to the sentence. 'Apprehend' means to perceive. Hence, (3) is the answer.

The absolute qualities in art cannot frighten us, obfuscate (confuse) us or abash (embarrass) but can only edify (meaning instruct; educate) or elude (meaning evade; escape) us. So, (2) and (3) can be ruled out from the point of view of the suitability of the first missing word alone, leaving only (1) and (4) for examination. The phrase 'in an exemplar of time and circumstance' does not make the same eminent sense as 'in a context of time and circumstance'. So (4) is a much better choice than (1), hence the answer.

“Although” sets up the contrast, which implies that the blank would be filled in by a word that in contrary to disagreement, that's why he does not argue with his father. “Concur with” fits our prediction, hence (3) is the answer.

“Computer do not like smiles” gives the clue for the blank. “Unattractive” is the only option that is coherent with this phrase, hence (2) is the answer. “Unpretentious”(simple, prosaic) in (4) is not as appropriate as unattractive.

Theories can try to 'explain', 'predict' or 'paraphrase' and not 'forecast' or 'project' as given in options (2) and (3). Of options (1), (4) and (5), 'convincing' in (4) on replacing the blank gives a coherent meaning to the sentence. Hence, (4) is the answer.

The confusion during 1999 hijacking underlined the total lack of a hostage policy and now this may change. This implies that the government is all set to come up with a hostage policy i.e. the centre would reveal its hostage policy. “Unveil” means to reveal or make visible, hence (4) is the answer.

The clue word in this sentence is “genetics”, which implies that the debate would be between nature or heredity and environmental factors that affect their nature. Hence, (4) is the answer.

NASA's most important scientific instrument, the Hubble space telescope would begin to fail a few years from now, hence this sentence emphasizes on its need to preserve this instrument. The clue comes from the word 'even', the clause that follows it provides an explanation to the blank. This implies that though tough tasks have to be undertaken, Hubble Telescope has to be preserved. 'Kippered' is to cure (herring, salmon, etc.) by cleaning, salting, and drying or smoking, thus (5) is ruled out.
Hence, (4) is the answer.

The clue word in this sentence is 'evident', which provides an explanation to the phrase that precedes it. Thus, the word for the blank must be similar in meaning to 'passionately'. As 'ardor' means passion, therefore it replaces the blank. Hence, (3) is the answer.

Let's find the correct answer by POE:
'eradicating' in option (2) is ruled out as you can't eradicate criminals.
'resuscitating' in option (3) refers to revive or revitalize someone apparently dead, which is off the track, hence ruled out.
On the same lines, 'admonishing' (to caution against specific faults; warn) in option (5) is ruled out.
Now let's consider pair words of options (1) & (4) for the second blanks. Policemen of the modern world can't feel the agony (anguish), instead they would be shocked after knowing these methods. Hence, (4) is the answer.

'Course of action' in the second part of the sentence provides the clue for the second blank. Of all the options for the second blank, only 'discharge' in option (3) fits our prediction. And gives a cogent meaning to the sentence. It's pair word 'secular' gives a cogent meaning to the sentence. Hence, (3) is the answer.

'Little extra gene material' in the first part of the sentence provides the clue for the second. This implies that in addition to desirable genes, there are many genes with negative effects, so it will advantageous to transfer useful genes with as little extra gene material as possible. 'advantage' and 'deleterious' (harmful) in option (4) fits our prediction, hence the answer.

“He excludes himself from enjoyment” provides the clue for the blank, hence “exclusive” in (2) is the answer.

First blank should be filled in by the word denoting some extreme situation, therefore 'extraordinary' and 'extenuating' both fits the prediction. Let's look at it's pair word. Of 'complaisance'(willingness to please; disposition to be obliging and agreeable) and 'compliance', 'compliance' is in tandem with law and gives a cogent meaning to the sentence. Hence, (4) is the answer.

The clue word in this sentence is “because”. 'Unheralded' means unappreciated or unnoticed. Clearly Jim was not the star of this team and was not used to receiving accolades. Hence, (4) is the answer.

“Although” tells us that this is a contrasting sentence, so the description of Irina in a large group of people in the first part of the sentence should be different from how she acts when she is with her friends and family. Moreover, the word for first blank should be similar in meaning to aloof, thus “reticent” (habitually silent or uncommunicative) replaces the first blank. “Convivial” (companionable, sociable) is in contrast to reticent, thus fits our prediction for second blank. Hence, (1) is the answer.

'Although' sets up a contrast between what has occurred 'success on some issue' and what can be expected to occur 'success for the whole talks'. Hence, the parties are reluctant to express optimism. The simple and common word “reluctant” is not offered as an answer choice, but a synonym 'reticent' is. Hence, (4) is the answer.

The clause after the comma provides an explanation to what precedes it. “Pushing ahead” gives another clue that conservative Christians are working on something, which implies that they are energized by the elections. Hence, (2) is the answer.

'These rights' in second clause is a reference to the 'citizenship rights of blacks' in the first clause, thereby giving clue for the first blank. As the second clause is in continuation with the first clause and provides support to the first clause, therefore 'apportioned' (to divide and distribute in shares according to plan) in (4) and 'sundered' (separate) in (5) can be ruled out.
Now, let's examine the pair words of (1), (2) and (3) for the correct answer.
'Entrench' in (1) means to encroach or infringe, which makes no sense, hence is ruled out.
'Exonerate' in (3) means to relieve of (a burden, obligation); unload.
The concept of 'citizenship rights of blacks' would not exonerate Americans of their human rights, instead they would 'bolster' them up.
Hence, (2) is the answer.

“Breakthrough” must be lacking the necessary or desirable qualifications as is indicated by the word “though” in first part of the sentence. Thus, “unqualified” replaces the first blank. Also, 'ingenuity' gives sense to latter part of the sentence. Hence, (1) is the answer.