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 16

Moderate

By the time the emergency rescue helicopters arrived at the flood-ravaged village, ______.

A the local volunteers already evacuated all stranded residents

B the local volunteers had already evacuated all vulnerable residents

C the rescue operations will be completed by local youth

D the flood water was receding from the low-lying settlements

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

By the time the emergency rescue helicopters arrived at the flood-ravaged village, the local volunteers had already evacuated all vulnerable residents.

Question 17

Hard

In light of the data breach, the cybersecurity committee recommended that the chief technology officer ______.

A audits all administrative access privileges immediately

B audit all administrative access privileges immediately

C will audit all administrative access privileges immediately

D audited all administrative access privileges immediately

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

In light of the data breach, the cybersecurity committee recommended that the chief technology officer audit all administrative access privileges immediately.

Question 18

Moderate

Had the central bank intervened in time to stabilize the currency, ______.

A the economy would have averted a severe liquidity crunch

B the domestic market will not suffer severe volatility

C the commercial banks would avoid liquidation

D the foreign investors had withdrawn their capital

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Had the central bank intervened in time to stabilize the currency, the economy would have averted a severe liquidity crunch.

Question 19

Hard

Only after the comprehensive forensic audit had been finalized ______.

A did the investigative agency initiate formal criminal proceedings

B the investigative agency initiated formal criminal proceedings

C then the investigative agency had initiated formal proceedings

D when formal criminal proceedings were initiated

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Only after the comprehensive forensic audit had been finalized did the investigative agency initiate formal criminal proceedings.

Question 20

Moderate

As the dense morning fog reduced visibility on the national expressway below fifty meters, ______.

A hence long-distance commuter buses were stranded at toll plazas

B therefore the highway police diverted heavy commercial vehicles

C so the transport department issued urgent commuter advisories

D the highway traffic police enforced a temporary reduction in speed limits

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

As the dense morning fog reduced visibility on the national expressway below fifty meters, the highway traffic police enforced a temporary reduction in speed limits.