Incomplete Sentences Flashcards

Mr. Bulala has _________ been promoted.

Answer: already

The word 'already' is the most appropriate adverb here because it indicates that the promotion has occurred prior to the present moment or sooner than expected. 'Yet' is typically used in negative statements or questions, 'ever' in questions or negatives, and 'still' implies continuity or lack of change. Therefore, 'Mr. Bulala has already been promoted' correctly conveys the intended meaning.

________ Mrs. Thompson's business acumen is beyond reproach, she has been able to increase profits dramatically.

Answer: Because

The word 'Because' is the correct choice as it introduces a reason or cause for the subsequent result. The phrase 'Mrs. Thompson's business acumen is beyond reproach' is a full clause explaining why she was able to increase profits dramatically. 'Because of' requires a noun phrase, 'Even though' implies a contrast, and 'So' introduces a result, not a reason.

__________________ all those applying, Mr. Jamison was the most experienced applicant

Answer: Of

The preposition 'Of' is correctly used here to indicate selection or comparison within a group. The phrase 'Of all those applying' means 'among all the applicants' and is the standard grammatical construction for identifying the superlative (the most experienced) from a larger set. Other options like 'From,' 'Against,' or 'With' do not convey this specific meaning as naturally or grammatically.

__________________ all those applying, Mr. Jamison was the most experienced applicant\t

Answer: From

"From" is used here to indicate selection or distinction from a group. It means "out of" or "among" a particular set of people. In this context, Mr. Jamison was identified as the most experienced *from* the entire pool of applicants.

The World Wide Web revolutionized the way we communicate; _________, video-conferencing, internet- phone, and all the other multimedia embedded in the Web extend our global communication.

Answer: for example

The second part of the sentence provides specific instances (video-conferencing, internet-phone, multimedia) that illustrate how the World Wide Web revolutionized communication. "For example" is the appropriate transition word to introduce these specific illustrations or examples that support the preceding general statement.

Had the overdraft _____________, the bank would have called.

Answer: been noticed

This sentence uses an inverted conditional structure ("Had + past participle") for a past unreal condition. The action "notice" is performed *on* the overdraft, meaning the overdraft is the recipient of the action. Therefore, the passive voice "been noticed" is required to correctly express that the overdraft was the object of the noticing action.

If you can't _______________ with your old computers in today's fast-track technology, you should upgrade to a faster one.

Answer: get by

The phrasal verb "get by" means to manage or survive with difficulty, or to cope with something that is barely sufficient. In this context, if old computers are not sufficient for "fast-track technology," one cannot "get by" with them, implying they are inadequate for the demands.

Without _____ legal support, we are certain to lose the lawsuit against us.

Answer: any

The word "without" already expresses a negative meaning. In English, we generally avoid double negatives unless for specific emphasis. "Any" is used in negative contexts (like after "without") to mean "not even a small amount" or "not a single," correctly conveying the lack of support.

When Sara arrived______ work, everyone suddenly stopped talking.

Answer: at

The preposition "at" is typically used to indicate a specific location or a general place of activity, such as a workplace. When referring to arriving at a building or a place where one works, "arrive at work" is the standard and most natural idiomatic expression in English.

They are planning _____a branch in Europe in three months.

Answer: to open

The verb "plan" is typically followed by an infinitive (to + base verb) when referring to an intention or future action. The structure "plan to do something" is the correct grammatical construction to express future plans or intentions.

They _____ hire you if you had a valid driver's license.

Answer: would

This is a Type 2 conditional sentence, which describes an unreal or hypothetical situation in the present or future. The structure for the main clause in a Type 2 conditional is "would + base verb," matching the "if clause" using the simple past tense ("if you had").

Every year Ms. Lang looks forward ____ her summer vacation on the islands.

Answer: to

The phrasal verb "look forward to" means to anticipate something with pleasure. It is a fixed idiom where "to" functions as a preposition, and thus it must be followed by a noun, pronoun, or a gerund (verb-ing).

The lawyer who represents all our branches ____ never lost a single case.

Answer: haven't

The subject of the main clause is "The lawyer," which is singular. Therefore, the singular auxiliary verb "has" is required to agree with the singular subject and form the present perfect tense ("has never lost").

When Tanya had to give speech, she ____ nervous hours beforehand.

Answer: was always

This sentence describes a habitual past action or state. "Always" indicates frequency, and "was" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to be" to describe Tanya's state of being nervous. The combination "was always" correctly conveys a recurring past condition.

What reason ______ give for not being able to attend today's meeting?

Answer: did they

This is a question asking about a past action or reason. The auxiliary verb "did" is used to form questions in the simple past tense, followed by the subject "they" and the base form of the main verb "give."

Where can I find some _____ on military spending in various countries.

Answer: information

"Information" is an uncountable noun in English, meaning it does not have a plural form and is always treated as singular. Therefore, it should not be used with plural endings like "-s" or "-es."

You should always lock your desk before leaving _____ that nobody can steal anything.

Answer: so

"So that" (often shortened to "so") is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of purpose or result. In this sentence, locking the desk has the purpose of preventing theft, making "so" the appropriate connector.

The rapid fall _____ stock market prices started panic among the stockholders.

Answer: in

When referring to a change or movement within a particular market, sector, or value, the preposition "in" is typically used. "A fall in prices" or "a fall in the stock market" are standard idiomatic expressions.

The New York Times _____ a favorite newspaper of many Americans.

Answer: is

"The New York Times" is the name of a single entity (a newspaper), even though "Times" is plural in form. As a singular proper noun, it requires a singular verb, "is," for subject-verb agreement.

Memos are very popular in my office because ______ convenient and informative.

Answer: they're

The sentence requires a subject pronoun and a verb to complete the clause "because they are convenient and informative." "They're" is the contraction of "they are," which correctly serves this purpose, referring back to "Memos."