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Sentence Completion

Practice MCQs

A sentence contains one or two blanks (usually), to be filled in using the choices given. These questions test your vocabulary and knowledge of the finer distinctions among words. A good vocabulary can be a great help here. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks from the given alternatives

English Sentence Completion Context & Grammar

Sentence Completion questions test your ability to choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete a sentence meaningfully and grammatically.

What is Sentence Completion?

In sentence completion, a sentence is given with one or more blanks. You must select the option that fits the meaning, grammar, tone, and context of the sentence.

These questions may test vocabulary, grammar, prepositions, connectors, collocations, tense, subject-verb agreement, and logical understanding.

Quick idea: Read the complete sentence first. The words before and after the blank give important clues.
Sentence Correct Completion Clue
She was tired, but she continued to ________. work but shows contrast and continuation.
He is interested ________ science. in Correct preposition: interested in.
The child gave a ________ answer. correct The adjective should describe the answer.
We must ________ attention in class. pay Correct collocation: pay attention.

“A sentence is completed correctly when grammar and meaning work together.”

Grammar Tip
Key points
  • Read the whole sentence before answering.
  • Check grammar and sentence structure.
  • Use context clues to understand meaning.
  • Look for connectors such as but, because, although, and therefore.
  • Choose the option that sounds natural.
context grammar meaning collocation

Common Clues in Sentence Completion

Sentence completion questions usually contain clues that help you identify the correct answer.

Grammar Clues

Check tense, subject, verb, and sentence structure.

  • She ________ to school daily.
  • Answer: goes
  • Clue: singular subject
Meaning Clues

Choose the word that completes the meaning logically.

  • The sky was dark, so it might ________.
  • Answer: rain
  • Clue: dark sky
Connector Clues

Connectors show contrast, cause, or result.

  • He was poor, but he was ________.
  • Answer: honest
  • Clue: contrast with but
Collocation Clues

Some words naturally go together.

  • make a decision
  • pay attention
  • take care
  • give advice
Rule: The correct option must be grammatically correct and meaningful in the sentence. Do not choose a word only because it looks familiar.
Mini Sentence Completion Strategy Bank
Read Before and After
The words around the blank usually give the strongest clue.
Check Part of Speech
Decide whether the blank needs a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, or connector.
Eliminate Wrong Options
Remove options that break grammar, meaning, or natural usage.
Check Natural Flow
Read the completed sentence once to see whether it sounds natural.

Tip: In difficult questions, first eliminate clearly wrong options. Then compare the remaining choices carefully.

Sentence completion concept
Sentence Completion questions test your ability to choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete a sentence meaningfully and grammatically.

Common Exam Examples

Sentence Options Answer Why?
The teacher asked the students to ________ attention. give / make / pay / take pay Correct collocation: pay attention.
Although he was tired, he ________ working. stopped / continued / forgot / avoided continued Although suggests contrast.
She is good ________ mathematics. in / at / on / by at Correct phrase: good at.
The road was wet because it had ________ heavily. shone / blown / rained / burned rained Wet road gives the meaning clue.
The question was difficult; ________, he solved it. therefore / however / because / so however Shows contrast.
We should ________ a decision after careful thought. make / do / give / take make Correct collocation: make a decision.

Note: Sentence completion questions often test fixed expressions, prepositions, connectors, and logical meaning.

Practice

A) Multiple Choice: Choose the Best Completion
  1. The child was very hungry, so he ________ the food quickly.
    ate slept wrote opened
  2. She is afraid ________ snakes.
    from of to with
  3. The boy studied hard; therefore, he ________ the exam.
    failed passed forgot missed
  4. Please ________ care of your health.
    make take give pay
  5. The room was dark, so he switched on the ________.
    fan light door book
B) Fill in the Blanks
  1. The teacher gave us useful ________ before the examination. (Hint: guidance or suggestion)
  2. He did not attend school because he was ________. (Hint: not well)
  3. Rani speaks English very ________. (Hint: use an adverb)
  4. The children were playing ________ the garden. (Hint: use the correct preposition)
  5. We should not waste water because it is ________. (Hint: valuable / important)
C) Complete the Sentence Logically
Sentence Best Completion
The sky was cloudy, so it might ________. rain / sleep / write / laugh
He worked hard, but he did not ________. succeed / drink / open / fly
She was very kind and helped the ________ man. needy / noisy / wooden / empty
The medicine was bitter, yet the child ________ it. took / painted / carried / folded
The train was late; therefore, the passengers had to ________. wait / swim / dance / cook
Short Reading

Sentence completion is a test of both language and logic. A correct answer should fit the grammar of the sentence and also complete its meaning naturally. Words like because, although, however, and therefore are important clues because they show the relationship between ideas.

Task: Identify the connector clues and grammar clues in the practice questions above.

Show Suggested Answers
Multiple Choice
  1. ate
  2. of
  3. passed
  4. take
  5. light
Fill in the Blanks
  1. advice
  2. ill / sick
  3. fluently / clearly
  4. in
  5. precious / valuable
Logical Completion
  1. The sky was cloudy, so it might → rain
  2. He worked hard, but he did not → succeed
  3. She was very kind and helped the → needy man
  4. The medicine was bitter, yet the child → took it
  5. The train was late; therefore, the passengers had to → wait
Clue Explanation

So and therefore show result. But and yet show contrast. Preposition patterns such as afraid of and collocations such as take care help complete the sentence correctly.

Exam tips
  • Read the entire sentence before choosing the answer.
  • Check whether the blank needs a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, or preposition.
  • Use connectors to understand contrast, reason, and result.
  • Learn common collocations like pay attention and make a decision.
  • Read the completed sentence once before finalising.
Practice MCQs