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In the realm of competitive exams, there’s one segment that consistently challenges and tests candidates – “Complete the Phrase questions“. This task is not just about filling in the blanks; it’s a measure of one’s command over language, vocabulary, and grammar. For many, the journey of mastering “Complete the Phrase questions” can be daunting. These questions play a pivotal role, particularly in the English language section of major exams.

“Complete the Phrase questions” is not just an isolated topic. It branches out into different categories like “Pharase Completion“, “Sentence Completion“, and even challenges where you “rearrange the given phrases to form a complete sentence“. The very essence of these questions lies in understanding the context, structure, and underlying meaning of the sentence or phrase.

Let’s delve a little into “Sentence Completion“. It stands out as one of the most prominent topics in the English language section. Think of all the banking exams – SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, RRB PO, RRB Clerk, and more. They all include this topic. “Complete the Phrase questions” in these examinations test both grammatical and vocabulary knowledge. In this setup, candidates encounter a sentence, a portion of which is blank. The objective? Choose the correct word or phrase to make the sentence both meaningful and grammatically accurate. But beware! While “Complete the Phrase questions” might seem straightforward in the prelims, they become considerably trickier in the mains examination of Bank PO exams.

Understanding and mastering “Pharase Completion” or the challenges where you “rearrange the given phrases to form a complete sentence” will not only help you tackle “Complete the Phrase questions” but will also hone your language skills.

In conclusion, if you’re prepping for a competitive exam or just looking to refine your English proficiency, diving into “Complete the Phrase questions“, “Pharase Completion“, “Sentence Completion“, and learning to “rearrange the given phrases to form a complete sentence” can be your ticket to success. Don’t just complete the phrase; master it!

Top 300 Complete the Phrase questions :

Direction(1-5): In the following question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

1.From among various alternatives we should choose the one which being viable and consumes less time and energy.

is viable and consuming lesser
is viability and consumes less
is viable and consumes less
has viable and consuming less
No correction required

Ans: 3
Option (c) is the correct choice. The given phrase “being viable and consumes less” should be replaced with “is viable and consumes less” to make the sentence grammatically correct. All the other given options fail to fit into the sentence in a coherent manner.

2. He met with an accident and was immediately admitted to the hospital.

admitted to hospital
admitted to an hospital
admitted into a hospital
admitted within the hospital
No correction required

Ans: 1
The given phrase in bold should be replaced with the option (a) i.e., “admitted to hospital”. It is to be noted that the article in the given phrase should be omitted as places like hospital, temple, jail, prison, school, college etc., do not require any article if the places are used for the specific purpose for which they are meant to be. Hence, with the rationale provided option (a) is the correct choice.

3. He is far more serious practitioner now than he would have to be in the past.

should have been
used to be
had to be
might have been
No correction required

Ans: 2
Replace “would have to be” with “used to be” to make the sentence contextually correct as whenever there is a reference of an activity in past “used to be” is used to make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, option (b) is the correct choice.

4. There will have to be a sea change in people’s attitudes if public transport is ever to replace the private car.

development
transformation
growth
continuation
parameters

Ans: 2
Option (b) is correct. ‘A sea change’ means a profound or notable transformation.

5. Overall it is troubling, as an ill wind does no one much good.

a coming disaster
a contagious disease
ill nature
an unfortunate event
an ill temperament

Ans: 4
Option (d) is the correct choice. ‘An ill wind’ means an unfortunate event.

Direction(6-10):Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.

6. In the current knowledge-driven economy, the higher education system playing a major role in social development and national economic competitiveness.
(I)plays a major role
(II)has played a major role
(III)may play a major role

Only (I) is correct
Both (I) and (II) are correct
Both (II) and (III) are correct
All are correct
No correction required

Ans: 4
All the above expressions can be used to replace the existing phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct and logically meaningful. It is to be noted that the expression “ playing a major role ” misses a helping verb to complement the sentence grammatically. If we consider the grammatical aspect of the sentence, all the three expressions given as alternatives follow the correct grammar syntax that make the sentence contextually meaningful as well. Hence option (d) is the correct choice.

7. India is in transition towards a knowledge-based economy and its competitive edge determined from the abilities of its people to create, share and use knowledge more effectively.
(I)will be determined by the abilities
(II)can be determined by the abilities
(III)have to be determined from the abilities

Only (I) is correct
Both (I) and (II) are correct
Both (I) and (III) are correct
All are correct
No correction required

Ans: 2
Read the sentence carefully, it can be well verified that the given sentence is grammatically incorrect as there is an error in the highlighted part of the sentence which needs to be replaced by a correct and meaningful expression. Among the three options, the first and the second expressions provide a contextual meaning to the sentence. They both make sure that the sentence follows the correct grammar structure and the intended meaning of the sentence remains intact. However, the third expression is not befitting to the sentence as the plural verb “ have ” cannot be used for the singular subject [ India ] in this case. Hence option (b) is the correct choice.

8. Man is the highest point of evolutionary ascent with the infinite probability and certitude of rising higher still.
(I)Man has been at highest point of evolutionary
(II)The evolution of man at the highest point of
(III)Man could be higher in evolution

Only (I) is correct
Only (II) is correct
Only (III) is correct
Both (I) and (III) are correct
No correction required

Ans: 5
The expression “ Man is the highest point of evolutionary” is the correct expression and it also adds a meaningful sense to the sentence. It is to be noted that the word “ evolutionary ” which means “ relating to the gradual development of something ” is used as an adjective for the noun ‘ ascent ”. The expressions given as options do not fit into the sentence as they are both grammatically incorrect and contextually meaningless. Hence option (e) is the correct choice.

9. The unprecedented political crisis that gripped South Africa, and of a kind that few countries in the world have countenanced, appear to be ended after the swearing-in of Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president.
(I)appears to have ended with the swearing-in
(II)appeared to end after the swearing-in
(III)appear to be ending with the swearing-in

Only (I) is correct
Only (II) is correct
Only (III) is correct
Both (I) and (III) are correct
No correction required

Ans: 1
The correct phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct is “ appears to have ended with the swearing-in ”. It is to be noted that the subject is in singular form [ The unprecedented political crisis ], so the verb that follows the subject should also be in the similar form. Among the three options, only the first expression provides the correct structure that fits perfectly into the sentence. The other two cannot be used as they are not fitting to the correct grammar syntax. Hence option (a) is the correct choice.

10. The success of the cadets from the Boys Sports Company of the Army Sports Institute, Pune, at the recent ‘Khelo India’ school games has indeed a welcome.
(I)will be indeed a welcome
(II)is indeed welcome
(III)should be welcomed

Only (I) is correct
Both (I) and (II) are correct
Both (II) and (III) are correct
All are correct
No correction required

Ans: 3
The use of the article “ a ” in the highlighted portion makes the sentence incomplete as the expression suggests no proper meaning. Among the given options, both the expressions (II) and (III) can be used to replace the existing phrase to make the sentence grammatically viable. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.

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