Completion of Sentences Exercise for CUET

2
99


Completion of Sentences Exercise for CUET

Instructions: Choose the most appropriate option to complete each sentence meaningfully.


  1. Unless you work hard, _______.
    a) you will succeed
    b) you will not succeed
    c) you can easily pass
    d) you won’t need help
  2. The doctor advised him to stop smoking because _______.
    a) he was in good health
    b) he wanted to lose weight
    c) it was affecting his lungs
    d) he never had a habit of smoking
  3. As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, _______.
    a) the students started talking
    b) the students became silent
    c) the class was over
    d) the teacher left immediately
  4. He talks as though _______.
    a) he has achieved everything in life
    b) he will achieve great success
    c) he was unhappy with life
    d) he doesn’t want to succeed
  5. The moment the thief saw the police, _______.
    a) he pretended to sleep
    b) he was caught
    c) he ran away
    d) he stood still
  6. The movie was so boring that _______.
    a) I watched it twice
    b) I left the theater halfway
    c) I could not stop watching
    d) I recommended it to everyone
  7. You cannot enter the hall _______.
    a) if you have a ticket
    b) without a valid pass
    c) because the show is canceled
    d) unless you don’t have permission
  8. She behaves as if _______.
    a) she knows everything
    b) she will win the race
    c) she is a guest here
    d) she was unaware of the rules
  9. The meeting will start _______.
    a) by the time everyone leaves
    b) when the manager arrives
    c) because it is canceled
    d) as soon as the office closes
  10. Had he asked me earlier, _______.
    a) I would lend him money
    b) I would have lent him money
    c) I will lend him money
    d) I may have helped him
  11. No sooner did the bell ring than _______.
    a) the students ran out of the classroom
    b) the teacher entered the room
    c) the class started quietly
    d) the principal announced the results
  12. In case you miss the bus, _______.
    a) wait for the next one
    b) you will reach on time
    c) the driver will call you
    d) take a taxi
  13. It was raining heavily; nevertheless, _______.
    a) they decided to cancel the trip
    b) the match was called off
    c) we went out for a picnic
    d) everyone stayed indoors
  14. Despite her best efforts, _______.
    a) she failed to convince the audience
    b) she easily solved the problem
    c) she won the debate
    d) she completed her work on time
  15. If the flight is delayed, _______.
    a) I will inform you immediately
    b) we will arrive on time
    c) we will cancel our booking
    d) the passengers may leave early
  16. The dog barked loudly because _______.
    a) it was hungry
    b) it was happy to see strangers
    c) it wanted to remain quiet
    d) it didn’t notice anyone
  17. She was confident about her speech until _______.
    a) she prepared thoroughly
    b) she practiced well
    c) she stood on stage
    d) she received the award
  18. By the time he reached the station, _______.
    a) the train left
    b) the train had left
    c) the passengers were waiting
    d) the journey began
  19. He will not stop complaining _______.
    a) because he is satisfied
    b) until his problem is solved
    c) as his issue is resolved
    d) when the manager agrees
  20. If I were you, _______.
    a) I will ignore the situation
    b) I would have ignored the situation
    c) I would ignore the situation
    d) I could ignore the situation

Answer Key

  1. b) you will not succeed
  2. c) it was affecting his lungs
  3. b) the students became silent
  4. a) he has achieved everything in life
  5. c) he ran away
  6. b) I left the theater halfway
  7. b) without a valid pass
  8. a) she knows everything
  9. b) when the manager arrives
  10. b) I would have lent him money
  11. a) the students ran out of the classroom
  12. d) take a taxi
  13. c) we went out for a picnic
  14. a) she failed to convince the audience
  15. a) I will inform you immediately
  16. a) it was hungry
  17. c) she stood on stage
  18. b) the train had left
  19. b) until his problem is solved
  20. c) I would ignore the situation

2 COMMENTS

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here