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Sentence Completion - Practice MCQs for CCAT

60 Questions Section A: Fundamentals English

Sentence Completion Question Bank for C-CAT

Topic-wise Sentence Completion MCQs for CDAC C-CAT preparation with answers and explanations.

Q1.
The weather was ___ that we decided to cancel the picnic.
Aquite pleasant
Btoo good
Cvery nice
Dso bad
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Correct Answer: D - so bad

The structure "so...that" indicates consequence. Canceling a picnic suggests bad weather.

Q2.
Despite his ___, he failed to convince the jury.
Asilence
Bignorance
Celoquence
Dabsence
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Correct Answer: C - eloquence

"Despite" suggests contrast. Despite being eloquent (good at speaking), he still failed.

Q3.
The scientist's ___ discovery changed our understanding of the universe.
Ainsignificant
Bordinary
Ctrivial
Dgroundbreaking
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Correct Answer: D - groundbreaking

A discovery that "changed our understanding" must be significant or groundbreaking.

Q4.
Her ___ behavior at the party embarrassed everyone present.
Apolite
Bgraceful
Crude
Dcharming
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Correct Answer: C - rude

Behavior that embarrasses people is typically rude or inappropriate.

Q5.
The ___ of the old building required extensive renovation.
Astrength
Bbeauty
Cdilapidation
Dnewness
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Correct Answer: C - dilapidation

"Dilapidation" means state of disrepair, which requires renovation.

Q6.
The company's ___ policies led to increased employee satisfaction.
Arestrictive
Bflexible
Crigid
Dharsh
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Correct Answer: B - flexible

Flexible policies would logically lead to increased employee satisfaction.

Q7.
His ___ approach to problem-solving impressed his colleagues.
Achaotic
Bsystematic
Crandom
Dcareless
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Correct Answer: B - systematic

A systematic approach would be impressive to colleagues.

Q8.
The ___ evidence proved the defendant's innocence.
Aconclusive
Bcircumstantial
Cweak
Ddoubtful
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - conclusive

Conclusive evidence is strong enough to prove something definitively.

Q9.
After years of ___, the athlete finally won a gold medal.
Asuccess
Bgiving up
Claziness
Dperseverance
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Correct Answer: D - perseverance

Perseverance (persistent effort) leads to eventual success.

Q10.
The speaker's ___ remarks offended many in the audience.
Athoughtful
Binsensitive
Ckind
Dconsiderate
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Correct Answer: B - insensitive

Insensitive remarks would logically offend people.

Q11.
The doctor recommended a ___ diet to improve his health.
Aunhealthy
Birregular
Cfast-food
Dbalanced
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Correct Answer: D - balanced

A balanced diet is what doctors typically recommend for health improvement.

Q12.
Her ___ performance earned her a standing ovation.
Amediocre
Bpoor
Caverage
Doutstanding
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Correct Answer: D - outstanding

A standing ovation is given for outstanding or exceptional performances.

Q13.
The ___ traffic caused him to miss his flight.
Alight
Bheavy
Csmooth
Dnonexistent
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Correct Answer: B - heavy

Heavy traffic causes delays that could result in missing a flight.

Q14.
The museum houses a ___ collection of ancient artifacts.
Avast
Blimited
Csmall
Dempty
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Correct Answer: A - vast

Museums typically pride themselves on vast (large) collections.

Q15.
His ___ explanation confused the students even more.
Aconvoluted
Bsimple
Cclear
Dstraightforward
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Correct Answer: A - convoluted

A convoluted (complicated) explanation would cause more confusion.

Q16.
The company made a ___ decision to expand internationally.
Ahasty
Brandom
Cstrategic
Dcareless
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Correct Answer: C - strategic

International expansion typically requires strategic planning and decision-making.

Q17.
The detective found the ___ clue that solved the mystery.
Airrelevant
Bmissing
Ccrucial
Dunimportant
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Correct Answer: C - crucial

A crucial (essential) clue is what would solve a mystery.

Q18.
The new policy brought about ___ changes in the organization.
Aminor
Bdramatic
Cinsignificant
Dnegligible
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Correct Answer: B - dramatic

When a policy brings about changes, they are typically dramatic or significant.

Q19.
Her ___ attitude made it difficult to work with her.
Acooperative
Bhostile
Cfriendly
Dhelpful
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Correct Answer: B - hostile

A hostile attitude would make someone difficult to work with.

Q20.
The ___ weather forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.
Ainclement
Bperfect
Cpleasant
Dsunny
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - inclement

Inclement (harsh/unfavorable) weather would force event cancellation.

Q21.
The politician's speech was so _______ that even his opponents applauded.
Adull
Bincoherent
Cconfusing
Deloquent
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Correct Answer: D - eloquent

Eloquent means fluent and persuasive, fitting the context of opponents applauding.

Q22.
She was _______ in her approach, always considering multiple perspectives before making a decision.
Ajudicious
Bimpulsive
Creckless
Dhasty
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Correct Answer: A - judicious

Judicious means having good judgment, fitting the careful approach described.

Q23.
The investigation revealed that the seemingly _______ accident was actually planned.
Adeliberate
Baccidental
Cfortuitous
Dcatastrophic
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Correct Answer: B - accidental

The word seemingly suggests it appeared accidental but was planned.

Q24.
Despite the _______ evidence against him, the defendant maintained his innocence.
Aoverwhelming
Binconclusive
Cflimsy
Dweak
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - overwhelming

Despite suggests contrast - overwhelming evidence but still claimed innocence.

Q25.
The new law was designed to _______ corruption in government offices.
Apromote
Bencourage
Cfacilitate
Dcurb
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Correct Answer: D - curb

Curb means to restrain or keep in check, appropriate for fighting corruption.

Q26.
His _______ nature made him popular among colleagues who appreciated his honesty.
Adeceptive
Bevasive
Csecretive
Dcandid
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Correct Answer: D - candid

Candid means open and honest, matching the context of appreciated honesty.

Q27.
The drought _______ the food crisis that had been building for months.
Aalleviated
Bresolved
Celiminated
Dexacerbated
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Correct Answer: D - exacerbated

Exacerbated means made worse, fitting drought worsening a food crisis.

Q28.
Not only did he pass the exam, _______ he topped the class.
Aand
Bmoreover
Cas well
Dbut also
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Correct Answer: D - but also

Not only...but also is the correct correlative conjunction pair.

Q29.
The road was _______ slippery that several cars skidded off.
Avery
Btoo
Cso
Dmuch
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Correct Answer: C - so

So...that is the correct structure expressing degree.

Q30.
By the time we arrived, the concert _______ already started.
Ahas
Bhad
Chave
Dhaving
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Correct Answer: B - had

Past perfect had indicates the concert started before arrival.

Q31.
He apologized for _______ the meeting without notice.
Acancel
Bcancelled
Ccancelling
Dcancels
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Correct Answer: C - cancelling

After preposition for, the gerund form (-ing) is used.

Q32.
The new software is far _______ than the previous version.
Aefficient
Befficiently
Cmost efficient
Dmore efficient
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Correct Answer: D - more efficient

Comparative form more efficient is needed with than.

Q33.
She insisted _______ paying for the dinner despite objections.
Aat
Bin
Con
Dfor
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: C - on

Insisted on is the correct verb-preposition combination.

Q34.
It is imperative that every student _______ the assignment on time.
Asubmit
Bsubmits
Csubmitted
Dsubmitting
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Correct Answer: A - submit

Subjunctive mood after imperative that requires base form submit.

Q35.
She _______ rather stay home than attend the event.
Awill
Bwould
Cshall
Dcan
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Correct Answer: B - would

Would rather expresses preference.

Q36.
_______ his experience, he handled the crisis efficiently.
AOwing to
BDespite
CIn spite of
DRegardless of
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Correct Answer: A - Owing to

Owing to (because of) his experience fits - positive cause leading to positive outcome.

Q37.
The manager _______ that all employees attend the training session.
Arequested
Bsaid
Ctold
Ddemanded
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Correct Answer: D - demanded

Demanded that fits the authoritative context of mandatory attendance.

Q38.
The scientist's theory was _______ by subsequent experiments.
Adisproved
Bquestioned
Cvalidated
Dignored
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Correct Answer: C - validated

Validated means confirmed by evidence, fitting positive experimental results.

Q39.
Her contribution to the project was _______ ; without her, it would have failed.
Anegligible
Bindispensable
Ctrivial
Doptional
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Correct Answer: B - indispensable

Indispensable means absolutely necessary - without her it would have failed.

Q40.
The audience was _______ by the magician's performance.
Acaptivated
Bbored
Cdisappointed
Dconfused
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - captivated

Captivated means charmed or fascinated, fitting an impressive magic show.

Q41.
The contract _______ both parties to meet specific deadlines.
Aallows
Bobliges
Cpermits
Denables
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Correct Answer: B - obliges

Obliges means legally binds or compels - appropriate for contract terms.

Q42.
The discovery was _______ as a breakthrough in medical science.
Adismissed
Bcriticized
Chailed
Dignored
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Correct Answer: C - hailed

Hailed as means publicly praised - fitting for a breakthrough.

Q43.
His _______ remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues.
Adiplomatic
Bcaustic
Ctactful
Dthoughtful
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B - caustic

Caustic means sarcastic and harsh, fitting offensive remarks.

Q44.
The company _______ significant losses during the economic downturn.
Aincurred
Bearned
Cgained
Dreceived
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Correct Answer: A - incurred

Incurred losses is the correct collocation for suffering financial losses.

Q45.
The witness's account _______ with the evidence found at the scene.
Acorroborated
Bcontradicted
Cdisputed
Dconflicted
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - corroborated

Corroborated means confirmed or supported - account matching evidence.

Q46.
The team's morale _______ after the unexpected victory.
Asoared
Bdeclined
Cplummeted
Ddropped
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - soared

Soared means rose dramatically - appropriate after an unexpected win.

Q47.
The government imposed strict _______ to control the spread of the disease.
Afreedoms
Bliberties
Cmeasures
Dexemptions
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Correct Answer: C - measures

Measures (strict measures) is the correct term for control actions.

Q48.
The professor's lecture was so _______ that students struggled to stay awake.
Amonotonous
Briveting
Cengaging
Dfascinating
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - monotonous

Monotonous means dull and repetitive - students struggling to stay awake.

Q49.
The negotiation reached a _______ when neither side was willing to compromise.
Abreakthrough
Bresolution
Cstalemate
Dconclusion
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: C - stalemate

Stalemate means deadlock - neither side willing to compromise.

Q50.
The charity's efforts _______ thousands of families affected by the disaster.
Aharmed
Bbenefited
Cneglected
Dignored
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B - benefited

Benefited means helped - charity helping disaster-affected families.

Q51.
The committee accepted the plan only after the risky clauses were ______.
Aexacerbated
Brescinded
Cembellished
Dprolonged
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Correct Answer: B - rescinded

Risky clauses would be withdrawn or cancelled. "Rescinded" fits the meaning.

Q52.
Her argument was so ______ that even her critics found it difficult to refute.
Acogent
Bflippant
Copaque
Ddiffuse
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - cogent

"Cogent" means clear, logical, and convincing.

Q53.
The scientist refused to draw a firm conclusion from ______ evidence.
Aconclusive
Bequivocal
Cirrefutable
Ddecisive
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B - equivocal

"Equivocal" evidence is ambiguous and cannot support a firm conclusion.

Q54.
A leader who listens only to praise soon becomes ______ to genuine criticism.
Areceptive
Bimmune
Cattentive
Dpartial
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B - immune

The sentence implies becoming unaffected by criticism, so "immune" fits.

Q55.
The report was praised not for its length but for its ______ analysis.
Aperfunctory
Bincisive
Credundant
Drambling
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Correct Answer: B - incisive

"Incisive" means clear, sharp, and penetrating.

Q56.
Despite repeated setbacks, the team remained ______ in its pursuit of the solution.
Avacillating
Btenacious
Capathetic
Dnegligent
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B - tenacious

"Tenacious" means persistent and determined.

Q57.
The judge dismissed the claim because the evidence was ______ and speculative.
Asubstantial
Btenuous
Crobust
Dcorroborated
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B - tenuous

"Tenuous" means weak or slight, matching speculative evidence.

Q58.
His apology sounded ______, as if he regretted being caught rather than the act itself.
Acontrite
Binsincere
Cearnest
Dpenitent
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B - insincere

The second clause suggests the apology was not genuine.

Q59.
A good abstract must be brief yet ______ enough to convey the central argument.
Avague
Bcomprehensive
Cevasive
Dornamental
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: B - comprehensive

An abstract should be concise but still cover the essential argument.

Q60.
The manager tried to ______ the dispute before it affected the entire team.
Adefuse
Binflame
Cmagnify
Dprovoke
Show Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A - defuse

"Defuse" means to reduce tension or danger.

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