Completing Statements Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In each of the following questions, an incomplete statement (stem) is given, followed by a set of options. Choose the option that completes the statement correctly and meaningfully.

Question 6
Hard
The more rigorously an organization enforces internal corporate governance standards, ______.
A the greater is the trust it commands among institutional investors
B greater trust will be gained from institutional investors
C so institutional investors will invest with great confidence
D then the confidence of institutional investors is maximized
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The more rigorously an organization enforces internal corporate governance standards, the greater is the trust it commands among institutional investors.
Question 7
Easy
During the public hearing, neither the union president nor the plant workers ______.
A has endorsed the proposed voluntary retirement scheme
B was satisfied with the management's revised compensation package
C is willing to accept the revised factory working hours
D were satisfied with the management's revised compensation package
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

During the public hearing, neither the union president nor the plant workers were satisfied with the management's revised compensation package.
Question 8
Hard
The empirical evidence presented in the defense memorandum was so comprehensive and incontrovertible ______.
A that the appellate tribunal dismissed all charges unconditionally
B because the prosecution had failed to establish a motive
C as to make the investigating team to withdraw
D than the jury could have ever anticipated
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The empirical evidence presented in the defense memorandum was so comprehensive and incontrovertible that the appellate tribunal dismissed all charges unconditionally.
Question 9
Easy
In spite of exhaustive market research and aggressive marketing, ______.
A the company registered record-breaking revenue in all sectors
B the new electronic gadget failed to capture consumer interest
C because consumer demand had plummeted unexpectedly
D so the management launched additional marketing campaigns
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

In spite of exhaustive market research and aggressive marketing, the new electronic gadget failed to capture consumer interest.
Question 10
Moderate
The government reinforced border surveillance and security protocols lest ______.
A the insurgent groups should infiltrate the territory
B the insurgent groups will not cross the border
C the neighboring nations may launch an attack
D the enemy forces would have retreated
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The government reinforced border surveillance and security protocols lest the insurgent groups should infiltrate the territory.