Free Sentence Completion MCQs with Answers

• A. he ran away
• B. he had run away
• C. when he ran away
• D. than he ran away

Explanation: The correlative construction is “no sooner ... than”: “No sooner did the thief see the policeman than he ran away.” “When” belongs with…

• A. Thought
• B. Believed
• C. Considered
• D. Guessed

Explanation: “I might have guessed” is the natural expression for saying that the speaker could have predicted who was at the door.

• A. Concern
• B. Care
• C. Worry
• D. Mind

Explanation: “Don’t worry” is the standard expression used to reassure someone that there is no need for anxiety.

• A. Busy
• B. Occupied
• C. Hurried
• D. Active

Explanation: “I am very busy” naturally means that the speaker has little or no available time.

• A. Place
• B. Area
• C. Spot
• D. Location

Explanation: “I’m in the area” means “I’m nearby,” which fits the conversational context.

• A. Dispense
• B. Pass
• C. Spend
• D. Dispose

Explanation: Spend means to use money in payment, and its normal collocation is “spend money on something.” Dispose requires “of,” while dispense means…

• A. Sound
• B. Ring
• C. Hear
• D. Noise

Explanation: “Sound clear” means that a person’s voice or transmission is clear to the listener.

• A. Nearer
• B. Near
• C. Next
• D. Nearly

Explanation: “Quite near” means at a short distance and is the natural expression here. “Nearer” requires a comparison, while “nearly” means almost.

• A. Distant
• B. Long
• C. Far
• D. Quite

Explanation: The fixed expression is “far away,” meaning at a great distance. “Distant” can describe distance but does not complete this phrasal…

• A. Trying
• B. Probing
• C. Testing
• D. Finding

Explanation: “Try out” means use something new to see how it works, so it fits a new mobile phone.

• A. Tell
• B. Remind
• C. Remember
• D. Greet

Explanation: “Remember me to your mother” is a fixed expression meaning “give my regards to your mother.” “Remind me to” would require an action that…

• A. is going to
• B. might have
• C. would get to
• D. has had to

Explanation: “Would get to play” expresses a future opportunity viewed from a past point: the boy was expected to have an important role later.

• A. respect
• B. value
• C. appreciate
• D. regard

Explanation: Appreciate is the natural verb in the polite expression “I would really appreciate it if you could help.” Respect, value and regard do not…

• A. fewer
• B. less
• C. more
• D. a few

Explanation: A few means some, and “only a few friends” is the natural expression. “Fewer” requires a comparative context, while “less” is normally…

• A. when to start travelling
• B. where to land the plane
• C. how to fasten the seat belt
• D. how to judge the altitude of the plane

Explanation: A flight stewardess normally explains how to fasten a seat belt, an instruction passengers need before take-off.

• A. Until
• B. Till
• C. Unless
• D. Although

Explanation: “Unless” means “if not,” so the sentence means that failure to leave now will result in lateness.

• A. Reserving
• B. Destroying
• C. Preserving
• D. Maintaining

Explanation: Preserving rain forests means protecting them from destruction, which helps prevent their plants and animals from becoming extinct.

• A. every one agreeing
• B. that every one agrees
• C. every one to agree
• D. that every one to agree

Explanation: “Assume” can be followed by a that-clause, and “every one” takes the singular verb “agrees.” The infinitive construction after “assume” is…

• A. vital ... date
• B. important ... variations
• C. major ... patterns
• D. unusual ... changes

Explanation: Ocean currents strongly influence the distribution of heat and therefore help establish long-term climate patterns.

• A. Yes
• B. To some extent
• C. Not particularly
• D. No
• E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.