Sentence Completion Advanced Level Test - Quiz (Online Exercise With Answers) 1
This first sentence completion test contains 25 multiple choice questions on the topic of sentence completion of English language. Both English learners and ESL teachers can use this online exercise as a revision to check the knowledge of sentence completion.
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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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In Q.2, the word “ills” should be “its”
The sentence reads:
The Grand Canyon in Arizona which is famous for ills depth is so deep______.
I think, it should be,The Grand Canyon in Arizona which is famous for its depth is so deep______.
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