Sentence Completion - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

Rajeev failed in the examination because none of his answers were pertinent to the questions asked.

The correct answer is Option B: divergent.
Let's break down why:

The sentence needs a word that describes the *type* of opinions or views on the bonus issue.

* Divergent means differing or varying; opinions that go in different directions. This fits perfectly! It suggests there are different and possibly opposing viewpoints on whether employees should get a bonus.

Why the other options don't quite work:

* Independent: This means separate or not connected. While views can be independent, it doesn't emphasize the *difference* in opinion.
* Modest: This means humble or moderate. It describes the *size* or *extent* of something, not the *type* of views.
* Adverse: This means unfavorable or negative. It only describes one *type* of view (negative) but the sentence implies there are multiple types of views.

So, divergent is the best word because it emphasizes that there are differing opinions on the bonus issue.

Man who has committed such an abominable crime must get the most severe punishment.

He has stopped people visiting him at his house because he fears it will cause discomfort to neighbours.

Although he never learn to read, his exceptional memory and enquiring mind eventually made him a very erudite man.

More insurers are limiting the sale of property insurance in coastal areas and other regions prone to natural disasters.

Roman Regions besieged the Mountain citadel of Masada for three years before they were able to seize it.

Unlike his calmer,more easygoing colleagues ,the senator was irascible, ready to quarrel at the slightest provocation.

Let's break down each word pair to see which one makes the most sense:

Option A: deified, goaded
"Deified" means to treat someone as a god. "Goaded" means to provoke or annoy someone.
This doesn't fit because it's unlikely employees would dislike a boss who treated them like a god, even if she provoked them.

Option B: loathed, berated
"Loathed" means strongly disliked. "Berated" means scolded harshly.
This makes sense! If Jill constantly scolded her employees, it's likely they would dislike her.

Option C: disregarded, eulogized
"Disregarded" means ignored. "Eulogized" means praised highly.
This doesn't fit the sentence's negative tone. If Jill ignored them, the employees might be annoyed but not necessarily loathe her. Praising them doesn't fit with the context.

Option D: cherished, decided
"Cherished" means loved dearly. "Decided" means made up one's mind.
This doesn't make sense in the context. It suggests a positive relationship between Jill and her employees, which contrasts with the negative feeling described in the sentence.

Therefore, the best answer is Option B: loathed, berated. It creates a logical and coherent sentence.

Reconstructing the skeletons of extinct species like dinosaurs is an exacting process that requires much patience and effort by paleontologists.