Sentence Completion

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Scientists have come up with a novel technique to detect paraffin oil ______________ in coconut oil.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

In telling the story of one of history’s most celebrated ________, the sinking of the White Star Line’s R.M.S. Titanic on her maiden voyage from Southampton on April 15, 1912, Cameron was clearly inspired by the challenge of reproducing the event with a physical __________ and impact _________ in the numerous previous film and TV versions of the event.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The southern tip of Africa is more _______ than many give it credit for: a spectacular blend of game-spotting safaris, ________ of ancient cultures and _________ landscapes ranging from widescreen dusty plains to thundering waterfalls.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

It’s only when the underwater clown turns to face you that you understand why it’s the most feared animal on Earth. From the front its head is no longer soft and jowly but _________ to an arrow that draws its black eyes into a __________ looking V. The ________ smile is gone, and all you see are rows of two-inch teeth capable of crunching down with almost two tons of force.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Completely_______ to the fact that the students were bored, the Professor continued his _________ for three hours.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The new evidence will, in all likelihood, __________ the ___________ of the murder charge

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The road is quite ______________ and one does feel a little ____________ when driving through it.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The teacher doubted the _________ of the student when he submitted a paper written by someone else.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The ____________ “pretty ugly” implies that a person can be both attractive and unattractive at the same time.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The police officer cornered the _________ man to see if he was __________.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

It is rather___________ of him to feel that he knows more about the topic than his teacher.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Budget travellers and birdwatchers are content to plan their trips during the rainy season, when prices _______.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The old man wasn’t aware that his son, of whose ___________ he was completely ___________ was the talk of the town because of his flirtatious ways.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The vegetation here is quite _________ but the vegetation in the adjoining state is ___________ making it a complete contrast.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Laughing during the prayer meeting was a most __________ act _________ by him.

The sentence below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Many items of clothing are worn purely for traditional or ceremonial purposes—because the occasion demands it. For example, the tie has no function that anyone can explain, yet most people working in a corporate environment would rarely be seen without one.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

According to one point of view, it is not correct to use compassion as a ________ principle because it is based on the assumption that just because an animal is like me in certain aspects, it will be like me in some other aspects as well. ________ , this is an erroneous means of proving identity because it ignores the various historical, cultural and other references that might have crept in. Just because an animal looks like us does not mean that it is actually like us.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The findings of a recent study provide an interesting example of the process of natural selection _______ certain light coloured animals living in environments that have been soot and other forms of pollution, eventually take on a darker colouration.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Allergy to gluten has become surprisingly common in recent times. Even the products made by companies that do not use any gluten in their manufacturing process ________ be considered completely ________ since there is no guarantee that gluten will not be present in the raw materials that these companies use to make their products.

Each of the sentences below consists of one blank or two blanks. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

While there is no doubt that Manchester City is ________ football team, whether they are able to perform to their ________ in the upcoming Premier League season remains to be seen.