IBPS PO Reasoning: Sentence Completion questions with solutions

Q1. In each question, two columns are given, each containing three phrases or sentences. Choose the phrases or sentences that can be connected to make meaningful sentences. COLUMN I (a) Sometimes I have to compel my daughter into doing her chores (b) As long as the ruler controls his kingdom with tyranny (c) Because the judge likes order in his courtroom COLUMN II (d) he will regiment every aspect of a trial (e) they would rest for the remainder of the day (f) receive public assistance to perform monthly drug tests Which of the following is correct?

1. Only (A)-(E)
2. Only (B)-(F)
3. Only (C)-(D)
4. Only (B)-(F) and (C)-(D)

Answer: Only (C)-(D)

The clause 'Because the judge likes order in his courtroom' naturally connects with 'he will regiment every aspect of a trial.' The other pairs do not form meaningful or grammatically correct sentences. Hence, only (C)-(D) is correct.

Q2. In each question, two columns are given, each containing three phrases or sentences. Choose the phrases or sentences that can be connected to make meaningful sentences. COLUMN I (a) Even though the teller gave a plausible account of the robbery (b) After I stay home with my new baby for a year (c) As the convoy of missionaries travelled through the dangerous jungle COLUMN II (d) she was still asked several questions by the police (e) his awful behavior during church service (f) they were escorted by a team of soldiers

1. Only (A)-(D)
2. Only (B)-(F)
3. Only (A)-(D) and (C)-(F)
4. Only (B)-(F) and (C)-(D)

Answer: Only (A)-(D) and (C)-(F)

(a) pairs with (d): "Even though the teller gave a plausible account of the robbery, she was still asked several questions by the police." (c) pairs with (f): "As the convoy of missionaries travelled through the dangerous jungle, they were escorted by a team of soldiers." These are the only two meaningful combinations.