Sentence Completion MCQs (Set 1)
31. To find out what her husband bought for her birthday, Susan attempted to __________ his family members about his recent shopping excursions.
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B. probe
B. probe
Explanation:
To probe is to examine thoroughly; tentatively survey
32. Juan’s friends found him in a _______ mood after he learned he would be homecoming king.
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A. jovial
A. jovial
Explanation:
means showing hearty good cheer; marked with the spirit of jolly merriment
33. His suit of armor made the knight ________ to his enemy’s attack, and he was able to escape safely to his castle.
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C. invulnerable
C. invulnerable
Explanation:
means incapable of being damaged or wounded; unassailable or invincible
34. Choosing a small, fuel-efficient car is a ________ purchase for a recent college graduate.
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D. judicious
D. judicious
Explanation:
means being wise or prudent; showing good judgment; sensible
35. Such a _________ violation of school policy should be punished by nothing less than expulsion.
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B. flagrant
B. flagrant
Explanation:
means conspicuously and outrageously bad, offensive, or reprehensible
