Sentence Completion Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 1
Question 1 |
1. Contrary to common belief, vegetarian ants do not consume plants directly by biting pieces out of them. Instead, they_____.
A | prefer to consume flesh |
B | have only a minor effect on ecology |
C | outnumber the other insects living in
the same area |
D | drink nectar and similar sugar-rich
plant secretions |
E | they are fond of animal meat |
Question 2 |
2. The Grand Canyon in Arizona which is famous for its depth is so deep ______ .
A | that the top and the bottom have
very different weather and vegetation |
B | because many people find it difficult
to catch fish in such shallow water |
C | since it lies about 3000 metres above sea level |
D | the upper broad part is about 7 million years old |
E | if it rains in both winter and summer |
Question 3 |
3. Any intrusion by man on the territories of animals can have disastrous effects. In recent years, for example, _____ .
A | animals had turned completely defensive against attacks by man |
B | roads have been built near or through areas which are home to many animals |
C | the overall tiger population has dramatically declined due to the loss of habitat |
D | people have made no attempt to save the endangered species of animals |
E | the number of wild animals
increased largely in the jungle |
Question 4 |
4. _____ , two strong-willed Siiltans, Selim III and Mahmud If, set about acquiring the scientific knowledge needed to re-build military superiority.
A | Since they are really against wars
armies in the world |
B | The reason why the First World War
was initiated was |
C | Although the intellectuals who were
sent to Europe 'marvelled at whdt
they found |
D | Aimed to shorten the resources :of
their army |
E | After the military defeats that came
quickly at the :beginning of tbe
nineteenth century |
Question 5 |
5.Should the governments of both countries fail to start negoitations soon,_____ ,.
A | both sides are hopeful that a
possible war can be ravoided |
B | most of the authorities have long
feared a rebel |
C | mariy people tıave considered the
possibility ofra'dvil war |
D | nevertheless the peace keeping
treaties are pessimistic |
E | a war is high|y like|y to be the result |
Question 6 |
6. _____ ., the occasion will be held in the ballroomlinstead.
A | Although everyone had; brought their
umbrellas with them |
B | The number of the flights to Europe
decreased |
C | In case of rain or snow during next
weekls wedding reception |
D | Despite the accurate predictions of
meteorology |
E | Because it was really sunny and
bright |
Question 7 |
7. After thinking weeks to come to a decision,_____ .
A | the new project was given up |
B | Ben chose purple as the wall colour
of his kitchen |
C | the dog would make a more difficult
pet to take care of than a bird |
D | the disagreement was solved in a
satisfactory way |
E | the verdict didn't meet the demands
of the public |
Question 8 |
8. ______that were announced to start the following week
A | The expo-techology meeting
received great public interest |
B | Peach trees have blossomed late
this year |
C | The derby match had to be put off
owing to the unfavourable weather
conditions |
D | Candidates from both parties were
looking forward |
E | All the tickets for the premier had
been sold out |
Question 9 |
9. _____ , the kiwi is the prime fruit to eat if you have a flu.
A | Since it has more vitamin C than any
other one |
B | Because of its calorie amount |
C | Had you been overweight |
D | That you're not allowed to consume
fruit |
E | The reason why you eat fresh fruit
may be |
Question 10 |
10. Whenever I intend to buy a dress or a shirt,_____ .
A | I loathed the clerk's dishonest
utterances on how he liked it |
B | I've always ended up buying none |
C | I find it much better to get its hanger
as well |
D | Sue often accompanied me |
E | Since I had so many things to keep
in mind, I left the boutique for the
skirt without paying |
Question 11 |
11. Besides dizziness and throwing up,______.
A | the old woman was urgently taken to
the hospital |
B | so the disorder can easily be treated
via laser beans |
C | the therapist advised him to have
some more fresh air |
D | therefore your body becomes so
dehydrated |
E | physical weakness is another
symptom of pregnancy |
Question 12 |
12 ._____ , I've forgotten his name.
A | Though they organized a perfect
wedding ceremony |
B | Since we've been close friends |
C | In spite of the fact that I attended
Julia's son's birthday party only
recently |
D | Although I've never attended any
occasion with him |
E | Because he's been popular
worldwide |
Question 13 |
13 ._____ , many foreigners want to make a second or even a third visit.
A | Because it's one of the most
beautiful cities in the world |
B | Though it has many facilities and
natural beauties to host tourists |
C | Since the country had declined as a
world power |
D | Despite its great popularity for its
hotels which have international
standards |
E | Owing to its bad reputation for
hosting tourists |
Question 14 |
14. My mother made sure to take her umbrella_____ .
A | in spite of the heavy storms which
broke suddenly |
B | thus the thunderstorm's been going
on since yesterday |
C | if it has stopped raining when she
leaves |
D | therefore, she'll get soaked
thoroughly |
E | in case it rained on her way to the
grocery |
Question 15 |
15 ._____ who really discovered America.
A | The encyclopedias may probably
give you valuable information |
B | Very few people can remember the
name of the man |
C | As part of our geography class,
we’ve been requested to write a
thesis |
D | We've just read a very detailed
article on history |
E | We should all be happy nowadays |
Question 16 |
16. If only we had started earlier today,______.
A | we wouldn't submit the project on
time |
B | we couldn't have everything done
before dinner |
C | we would have finished the reports
by now |
D | that's why the other colleagues were
annoyed |
E | we were certain to get ready before
the manager arrived |
Question 17 |
17. In spite of a terrible flu he had during the horse race,_____ .
A | the spectators were shocked since
they were expecting her to get a
gold medal |
B | the jockey was able to leave the
others behind by a large margin |
C | I'm sure he'll do whatever he can,
but he won't have any chance to win |
D | as expected by us, the competitor
was beaten by a computer |
E | it was between the two biggest races
in the state |
Question 18 |
18. You have too many careless mistakes in this paper;_____ .
A | therefore, you'd better correct them
and reprint it before handing it in |
B | despite your laziness and
irresponsible behaviours |
C | whereas your friends have many
incorrect answers |
D | until you had graduated from the
college |
E | because there are still many others
who submit their papers with
careless mistakes |
Question 19 |
19. By the time my mother eventually retired,_____ .
A | she's been working for 35 years |
B | she:was not saving any money at all |
C | she would change her house
because:she bought a new one |
D | she was really too old to enjoy her
life |
E | she'll have saved: much money |
Question 20 |
20. While the Eastern districts have a high female illiteracy proportion,______.
A | nor has: the: northern Ireland, where
high schooling is compulsory |
B | literacy is. rather low. in . Afghanistan |
C | so is Iraq, due largely to poverty |
D | many Indians have yet learnt1
western traditions |
E | southern parts have an even higher
one |
Question 21 |
21. You'll need' all the energy you can muster_____
A | you must proceed with caution |
B | to keep pace with what’s happening |
C | because there was a note of
urgency |
D | whether there's been; lots of action throughoutthe year |
E | since you're keeping yourself aloof
from anyone |
Question 22 |
22. While critics pay homage to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'._____ .
A | they don't show any respect towards
his work |
B | it was a great; success |
C | his attempt was admirable ini many
ways |
D | part of his work as a writer is to
defend literature |
E | the average reader finds it too
difficult to understand |
Question 23 |
23. _____ , pepper is probably the most widely used one in the world today.
A | Nervous as he was |
B | Whereas diamond, is a carbon |
C | Although, regarded as one of the
most common plants |
D | One of the earliest spices known |
E | The further you investigate this court |
Question 24 |
24. _____ her pOem was chosen the best out of the over a hundred entries in the competition.
A | The reason why she had been
amazed was |
B | When the football fans |
C | What surprised her was that |
D | It will be my ideal that |
E | In spite of the other precious
paintings |
Question 25 |
25. It's a pity that there are some professions in which people work so hard_____ .
A | where opportunities; are rather fewer |
B | incase:they can find a perfect job |
C | which they should make' a lot of
expenses |
D | that they never find time to enjoy life |
E | while they're not allowed any time off |
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