Sentence Completion MCQs (Set 1)

46. The children were __________ by the seemingly nonsensical clues until Kinan pointed out that the messages were in code.

  • A. censured
  • B. striated
  • C. feigned
  • D. flummoxed
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Correct Answer:
D. flummoxed

Explanation:
To flummox means to confuse, perplex, bewilder

47. As the _________ in Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is a hero able to capture the audience’s sympathy by continually professing his love for Juliet.

  • A. protagonist
  • B. enigma
  • C. facade
  • D. activist
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Correct Answer:
A. protagonist

Explanation:
is the main character in a drama

48. The chess master promised to __________ havoc upon his opponent’s pawns for taking his bishop.

  • A. wreak
  • B. warrant
  • C. ensure
  • D. placate
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Correct Answer:
A. wreak

Explanation:
means to inflict, as a revenge or punishment

49. I have always admired Seymour’s ___________; I’ve never seen him rattled by anything.

  • A. aplomb
  • B. confluence
  • C. propriety
  • D. compunction
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Correct Answer:
A. aplomb

Explanation:
is a self-assurance, composure, poise, especially under strain

50. The soldiers received a military ___________ to inspect all their vehicles before traveling.

  • A. allotment
  • B. dominion
  • C. affectation
  • D. mandate
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Correct Answer:
D. mandate

Explanation:
mandate is a command or authoritative instruction

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