Practice Questions
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Concept Explanation
Sentence completion provides a stem with a blank at the end or middle. The best option completes the thought logically and grammatically.
How to solve fast
- Notice signal words (although, because, unless).
- Reject options that repeat the subject awkwardly or change tone.
- Read the full sentence aloud mentally with each option.
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Q1 EasyAlthough the task was difficult, ___ExplanationAlthough sets a contrast; finishing on time fits.
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Q2 EasyUnless you register today, ___ExplanationUnless states a condition and its result.
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Q3 EasyThe report was so detailed that ___ExplanationSo … that introduces a result.
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Q4 EasyUntil the ink dries, ___ExplanationUntil sets a hold on the next action.
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Q5 EasyHardly had the meeting begun ___ExplanationHardly had … when is the fixed pair.
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Q6 EasyNot only did she solve the bug, ___ExplanationNot only pairs with but also.
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Q7 EasyIf the network fails, ___ExplanationPresent if-clause takes a future result.
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Q8 EasyBecause the samples were contaminated, ___ExplanationBecause gives a cause; repeating the test is the effect.
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Q9 EasyWhile the speaker continued, ___ExplanationWhile marks simultaneous action.
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Q10 EasyThe longer the wait, ___ExplanationThe longer … the weaker is proportional.
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Q11 EasyNo sooner had she sat down ___ExplanationNo sooner pairs with than.
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Q12 EasyIn spite of the heavy rain, ___ExplanationIn spite of marks contrast with the following clause.
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Q13 EasyAs soon as the bell rang, ___ExplanationAs soon as marks an immediate next action.
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Q14 EasyThe more you practise, ___ExplanationThe more … the fewer is a proportional pair.
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Q15 EasyHe was too tired ___ExplanationToo + adjective + to-infinitive.
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Q16 EasyThe sooner you label the wires, ___ExplanationThe sooner … the safer is proportional.
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Q17 EasySigns were posted so that ___ExplanationSo that introduces purpose.
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Q18 EasyAlthough the room was crowded, ___ExplanationContrast: crowded room but a clear talk.
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Q19 EasyShe smiled as if ___ExplanationAs if takes a remote or unreal clause.
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Q20 EasyCheck the figures twice before ___ExplanationBefore + present clause for a future action.
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Q21 EasyNow that the files are numbered, ___ExplanationNow that marks a completed condition.
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Q22 EasyWherever you go, ___ExplanationWherever needs a matching instruction.
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Q23 EasySince the power failed, ___ExplanationSince gives a cause for the following action.
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Q24 EasyWait at the gate even if ___ExplanationEven if allows a possible delay.
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Q25 EasyRather than wait in the rain, ___ExplanationRather than rejects waiting in favour of walking.
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Q26 EasyBy the time we arrived, ___ExplanationBy the time + past pairs with past perfect in the result.
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Q27 MediumShould the alarm sound, ___ExplanationInverted should marks a real emergency instruction.
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Q28 MediumEven though profits fell, ___ExplanationEven though admits a fact but contrasts with what follows.
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Q29 MediumSo poorly was the map drawn that ___ExplanationInverted so … that needs a matching result.
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Q30 MediumHad I known about the delay, ___ExplanationInverted had I known takes would have + past participle.
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Q31 MediumNeither the files nor the folder ___ExplanationThe verb agrees with the nearer singular subject folder.
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Q32 MediumIf only we had packed the spare key, ___ExplanationIf only + past perfect regrets a missing key.
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Q33 MediumIt is high time we ___ExplanationIt is high time takes a past-form verb.
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Q34 MediumScarce as water is, ___ExplanationAdjective + as inversion still allows a sensible duty clause.
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Q35 MediumProvided that you return the manual, ___ExplanationProvided that sets a permission condition.
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Q36 MediumFar from helping, the extra note ___ExplanationFar from helping means the opposite happened.
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Q37 MediumOnce the lock clicked, ___ExplanationOnce marks the moment after which the result holds.
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Q38 MediumNo matter how late it is, ___ExplanationNo matter how does not cancel the duty that follows.
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Q39 HardLest he should wake the infant, ___ExplanationLest introduces a fear to avoid; speaking softly fits.
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Q40 HardMuch as he wanted to rest, ___ExplanationMuch as concedes the wish to rest; staying on shift is the contrast.