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 21
Moderate
Provided that the agricultural cooperative secures certified organic seeds, ______.
A it obtained premium export pricing in European markets
B it would have obtained premium export pricing
C it will obtain premium export pricing in European markets
D it would obtain premium export pricing without delay
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Provided that the agricultural cooperative secures certified organic seeds, it will obtain premium export pricing in European markets.
Question 22
Moderate
With rising levels of urban vehicular pollution, it is high time that the municipal authorities ______.
A implemented stringent emission control standards
B should implement cleaner public transit systems
C must ban old diesel commercial vehicles
D will introduce electric mobility subsidies
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

With rising levels of urban vehicular pollution, it is high time that the municipal authorities implemented stringent emission control standards.
Question 23
Easy
The mountain trail was so steep and treacherous ______.
A as to prevent any hiker from reaching the summit
B because the winter snow had made the path slippery
C that several inexperienced trekkers decided to turn back
D than the local guide had initially anticipated
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The mountain trail was so steep and treacherous that several inexperienced trekkers decided to turn back.
Question 24
Moderate
The central banking regulator insisted that every commercial financial institution ______.
A maintained a minimum capital adequacy ratio of twelve percent
B maintains a minimum capital adequacy ratio of twelve percent
C maintain a minimum capital adequacy ratio of twelve percent
D will maintain a minimum capital adequacy ratio of twelve percent
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The central banking regulator insisted that every commercial financial institution maintain a minimum capital adequacy ratio of twelve percent.
Question 25
Moderate
Though the renewable startup struggled with severe initial cash flow shortages, ______.
A so the management filed for corporate debt restructuring
B but it was forced to shut down its experimental testing facilities
C yet it was unable to sustain its commercial manufacturing
D it secured international venture capital funding within two years
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Though the renewable startup struggled with severe initial cash flow shortages, it secured international venture capital funding within two years.