Sentance Completion (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 47

31. With the less rapid expansion of the economy, we should make....... progress toward stable price levels. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) substantial
Solution:

‘substantial’ means concerning the essentials or basic of something Hence, it is appropriate choice to be filled.

32. At times he gets very angry, and then no one can.........him. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (c) mollify
Solution:

‘mollify’ is the correct word to be used for the given blank. Mollify means to oppose the anger or anxiety of or to calm down someone.

33. Many people today have fallen into utter confusion of values with the result that they cannot .........the good from the bad. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) differentiate
Solution:

According to the given context, differentiate is the most suitable word for the given blank. ‘Differentiate’ means to make out the difference.

34. If Mohan.........at 5 a.m., he would not have missed the train. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) had started
Solution:

When would is used in if clause had IIIrd form of verb should be used so, here ‘had started’ is the correct words to fill the given blank.

35. His property was divided.........his daughters and sons. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) between
Solution:

Here, the property divides only between daughters and sons i.e two so, ‘between’ is the most appropriate word for the given blank because for two between is used and for more than two among is used.

36. His persistence in his misdemeanours has lowered him in the.........of everyone who knows him. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) eyes
Solution:

‘eyes’ is the appropriate word which fits in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully correct.

37. The clouds of suspicion will clear .........soon. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (a) up
Solution:

According to the given sentence, ‘up’ is the appropriate word to fill in the blank as ‘clear up’ means to solve or explain something .

38. The teachers said that they were no longer prepared to.........the way of the new Headmaster. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (c) put up with
Solution:

‘Put up with’ is the appropriate phrase for the given blank, to make the sentence meaningful. ‘Put up with’ means talerate, endure or support etc.

39. .........the construction of new housing units at the rate of one every month, there is still a shortage of accomodation. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Despite
Solution:

Here, ‘despite’ is the most appropriate word to fill the given blank and make the sentence meaningful. Despite means without being affected by or inspite of.

40. Democracy required the equal right of all to the development of such capacity for good as nature has.........them with. [Evening Shift-2019 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) endowed
Solution:

‘endowed’ is correct word to be used for the given blank as it means provide with a quality, ability or asse