English Language Sentence Completion Flashcards
Which of the following words means ‘very old or ancient’? A) Modern B) Antiquated C) Recent D) Contemporary
B) Antiquated
Fill in the blank: The scientist’s theory was ________ by new evidence that contradicted his findings.
refuted
True or False: ‘Ineffable’ means something that can be expressed in words.
False
What does ‘ubiquitous’ mean? A) Rare B) Everywhere C) Hidden D) Uncommon
B) Everywhere
Complete the sentence: The artist’s work was praised for its ________ quality.
transcendent
Which word describes a person who is excessively concerned with minor details? A) Meticulous B) Negligent C) Indifferent D) Carefree
A) Meticulous
Fill in the blank: The politician’s speech was filled with ________ that appealed to the audience’s emotions.
rhetoric
True or False: ‘Ephemeral’ refers to something that lasts a long time.
False
What does ‘cognizant’ mean? A) Unaware B) Knowledgeable C) Confused D) Distracted
B) Knowledgeable
Complete the sentence: The theory was deemed ________ after multiple experiments failed to support it.
fallacious
Which of the following is synonymous with ‘obfuscate’? A) Clarify B) Confuse C) Simplify D) Reveal
B) Confuse
Fill in the blank: Her ________ attitude made it difficult for anyone to approach her.
aloof
True or False: ‘Sycophant’ refers to someone who is overly critical.
False
What does ‘metamorphosis’ refer to? A) A minor change B) A complete transformation C) A gradual decline D) A reversal
B) A complete transformation
Complete the sentence: The report was filled with ________ data that could lead to misleading conclusions.
spurious
Which word means ‘having a strong desire to know or learn’? A) Indifferent B) Curious C) Apathetic D) Disinterested
B) Curious
Fill in the blank: The ________ nature of the problem required immediate attention from experts.
pervasive
True or False: ‘Alacrity’ means reluctance to act.
False
What does ‘quintessential’ mean? A) Typical B) Unusual C) Rare D) Complex
A) Typical
Complete the sentence: The discovery was ________ to the advancement of medical science.
pivotal
Which of the following words means ‘to make less severe or intense’? A) Exacerbate B) Alleviate C) Aggravate D) Intensify
B) Alleviate
Fill in the blank: The author’s ________ style captivated readers from the first page.
prolific
True or False: ‘Conundrum’ refers to a simple problem.
False
What does ‘esoteric’ mean? A) Commonly known B) Understood by a small number of people C) Easily understood D) Widely accepted
B) Understood by a small number of people
Complete the sentence: His ________ remarks during the meeting caused a stir among the attendees.
incendiary
Which word describes a person who is able to understand complex concepts easily? A) Oblivious B) Astute C) Naive D) Dull
B) Astute
Fill in the blank: The ________ between the two theories sparked a lively debate in the academic community.
dichotomy
True or False: ‘Lethargy’ indicates a state of high energy.
False
What does ‘superfluous’ mean? A) Necessary B) Excessive C) Scarce D) Limited
B) Excessive
Complete the sentence: The ________ of the novel left readers questioning their own beliefs.
ambiguity
Which word means ‘to criticize harshly’? A) Praise B) Commend C) Castigate D) Acclaim
C) Castigate
Fill in the blank: The ________ of the ancient ruins drew historians from around the world.
aura
