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 41
Moderate
The mountaineering expedition carried emergency oxygen cylinders and satellite beacons lest ______.
A they will not lose contact with the base camp
B they should get stranded in an unexpected blizzard
C they may suffer severe altitude sickness on the peak
D they would have run out of essential provisions
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The mountaineering expedition carried emergency oxygen cylinders and satellite beacons lest they should get stranded in an unexpected blizzard.
Question 42
Easy
More than a century has elapsed since ______.
A the pioneering physicist will publish the theoretical treatise
B the pioneering physicist has discovered the principles of quantum mechanics
C the pioneering physicist had established the quantum physics laboratory
D the pioneering physicist discovered the principles of quantum mechanics
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

More than a century has elapsed since the pioneering physicist discovered the principles of quantum mechanics.
Question 43
Easy
The newly launched healthcare initiative not only provides free generic medicines to rural families ______.
A but also offers comprehensive subsidized diagnostic services
B and it also offered subsidized diagnostic services
C but subsidized diagnostic services were offered
D as well as offering diagnostic support
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The newly launched healthcare initiative not only provides free generic medicines to rural families but also offers comprehensive subsidized diagnostic services.
Question 44
Easy
Hardly had the research vessel dropped anchor in the bay ______.
A when a violent squall swept across the coastline
B than a violent squall hit the vessel
C then the meteorological department issued a storm alert
D while the crew prepared the submersibles
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Hardly had the research vessel dropped anchor in the bay when a violent squall swept across the coastline.
Question 45
Hard
The newly recruited management consultant gave unsolicited instructions to senior department heads as if ______.
A he was selected as the chief executive supervisor
B he is the chief managing partner of the international firm
C he has been holding executive administrative authority
D he were the designated managing partner of the international firm
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The newly recruited management consultant gave unsolicited instructions to senior department heads as if he were the designated managing partner of the international firm.