Sentence/Paragraph Completion Questions for CAT with Answers PDF

There is something (1)_____ to human pride in a rustic life. It grates against the heart to think of the tone in which we unconsciously permit ourselves to (2)_____ a rustic. We see in him humanity in its (3)_____ state. It is a sad thought to feel that we despise him; that all we (4)_____ in our species is what has been (5)_____ by art; the gaudy dress, the glittering equipage, or even the cultivated intellect. The mere and naked material of nature we eye with indifference, or (6)_____ on with disdain. Poor child of toil, from the grey dawn to the setting sun, one long test of (7)_____. And then too, mark how we comment upon his scanty holidays, how we hedge in his mirth, and how we turn hilarity into crime. Do we not mistake the idyllic, (8)_____ rustic charm for uncouth, inelegant artlessness?
Why not look upon the whole issue from the other (9)_____. How does the rustic view the uptown gentry? The view will surely not be very (10)_____. And yet, the 'rustic' has the civility to 'waive off' such 'reckless' opinions about the urban folk and restrict himself to the upkeep of values only on his own part.

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (9).

There are several theories which try to ________ the functional ________ for the stripes found in Zebras, though none of them is fully ________.

She was by now convinced that her daughter had _______ her love of singing from her father who had died _______ unexpectedly away from home.

Letters to the editor should be ________ in style and quite ________.

There is something (1)_____ to human pride in a rustic life. It grates against the heart to think of the tone in which we unconsciously permit ourselves to (2)_____ a rustic. We see in him humanity in its (3)_____ state. It is a sad thought to feel that we despise him; that all we (4)_____ in our species is what has been (5)_____ by art; the gaudy dress, the glittering equipage, or even the cultivated intellect. The mere and naked material of nature we eye with indifference, or (6)_____ on with disdain. Poor child of toil, from the grey dawn to the setting sun, one long test of (7)_____. And then too, mark how we comment upon his scanty holidays, how we hedge in his mirth, and how we turn hilarity into crime. Do we not mistake the idyllic, (8)_____ rustic charm for uncouth, inelegant artlessness?
Why not look upon the whole issue from the other (9)_____. How does the rustic view the uptown gentry? The view will surely not be very (10)_____. And yet, the 'rustic' has the civility to 'waive off' such 'reckless' opinions about the urban folk and restrict himself to the upkeep of values only on his own part.

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (2).

Indeed, the sheer joy of watching a movie and ___1 (keeping)___ on our favourite food go hand in hand. However, to be forced to cough up extra money to not just ___2 (terminate)___ hunger pangs, but also quench thirst is an aftertaste that no cinegoer relishes. Both the steep prices and the ___3 (production)___ to carry your food items in cinema halls have been a cause of heartburn for many a movie viewer. Invariably the ___4 (element)___ of a good film is soured by the exorbitant cost of not just sundry food items such as popcorn, soft drinks and burger, but even an essential bottle of water, all of which are sold at an unjustified premium. Now at least viewers in Maharashtra can heave a sigh of relief. Come August, they will be able to take their food into cinema halls and also expect ___5 (reconsideration)___ of food prices.

The Maharashtra Government has done well to pay ___6 (need)___ to the Bombay High Court's observation which had not too long ago directed to look into the matter. Why film viewers should be compelled to buy food, the Bench had rightly asked. More so, since the existing rules don't even justify the arbitrariness of the diktat that viewers are forced to comply with. Unlike other avenues of entertainment, cinema is not an elitist medium aimed at a privileged few ready to pay extra for fringe ___7 (effects)___; instead it is everyone's cup of tea. Thus masses' prime time passion for cinema can't become an excuse to deny them their fair share of tea, cola, coffee at a fair price.

Analysts speaking on ___8 (destruction)___ of multiplex owners might cry foul and dub the Maharashtra Government's decision a populist move. However, the impending step that has already brought cheer to viewers in Maharashtra is worthy of ___9 (clearance)___, and other states must take a cue. The veiled threat that this could lead to further escalation in movie ticket prices can't be taken lying down and should be met with the same resolve and intention that drives the lifting of existing ban. Overcharging for food and water by cinema hall owners ___10 (leads)___ to fraud.

Fill in the blank 6.

Fill in the blank 7.

Indeed, the sheer joy of watching a movie and ___1 (keeping)___ on our favourite food go hand in hand. However, to be forced to cough up extra money to not just ___2 (terminate)___ hunger pangs, but also quench thirst is an aftertaste that no cinegoer relishes. Both the steep prices and the ___3 (production)___ to carry your food items in cinema halls have been a cause of heartburn for many a movie viewer. Invariably the ___4 (element)___ of a good film is soured by the exorbitant cost of not just sundry food items such as popcorn, soft drinks and burger, but even an essential bottle of water, all of which are sold at an unjustified premium. Now at least viewers in Maharashtra can heave a sigh of relief. Come August, they will be able to take their food into cinema halls and also expect ___5 (reconsideration)___ of food prices.
The Maharashtra Government has done well to pay ___6 (need)___ to the Bombay High Court's observation which had not too long ago directed to look into the matter. Why film viewers should be compelled to buy food, the Bench had rightly asked. More so, since the existing rules don't even justify the arbitrariness of the diktat that viewers are forced to comply with. Unlike other avenues of entertainment, cinema is not an elitist medium aimed at a privileged few ready to pay extra for fringe ___7 (effects)___; instead it is everyone's cup of tea. Thus masses' prime time passion for cinema can't become an excuse to deny them their fair share of tea, cola, coffee at a fair price.
Analysts speaking on ___8 (destruction)___ of multiplex owners might cry foul and dub the Maharashtra Government's decision a populist move. However, the impending step that has already brought cheer to viewers in Maharashtra is worthy of ___9 (clearance)___, and other states must take a cue. The veiled threat that this could lead to further escalation in movie ticket prices can't be taken lying down and should be met with the same resolve and intention that drives the lifting of existing ban. Overcharging for food and water by cinema hall owners ___10 (leads)___ to fraud.

There is something (1)_____ to human pride in a rustic life. It grates against the heart to think of the tone in which we unconsciously permit ourselves to (2)_____ a rustic. We see in him humanity in its (3)_____ state. It is a sad thought to feel that we despise him; that all we (4)_____ in our species is what has been (5)_____ by art; the gaudy dress, the glittering equipage, or even the cultivated intellect. The mere and naked material of nature we eye with indifference, or (6)_____ on with disdain. Poor child of toil, from the grey dawn to the setting sun, one long test of (7)_____. And then too, mark how we comment upon his scanty holidays, how we hedge in his mirth, and how we turn hilarity into crime. Do we not mistake the idyllic, (8)_____ rustic charm for uncouth, inelegant artlessness?
Why not look upon the whole issue from the other (9)_____. How does the rustic view the uptown gentry? The view will surely not be very (10)_____. And yet, the 'rustic' has the civility to 'waive off' such 'reckless' opinions about the urban folk and restrict himself to the upkeep of values only on his own part.

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (6).

There is something (1)_____ to human pride in a rustic life. It grates against the heart to think of the tone in which we unconsciously permit ourselves to (2)_____ a rustic. We see in him humanity in its (3)_____ state. It is a sad thought to feel that we despise him; that all we (4)_____ in our species is what has been (5)_____ by art; the gaudy dress, the glittering equipage, or even the cultivated intellect. The mere and naked material of nature we eye with indifference, or (6)_____ on with disdain. Poor child of toil, from the grey dawn to the setting sun, one long test of (7)_____. And then too, mark how we comment upon his scanty holidays, how we hedge in his mirth, and how we turn hilarity into crime. Do we not mistake the idyllic, (8)_____ rustic charm for uncouth, inelegant artlessness?
Why not look upon the whole issue from the other (9)_____. How does the rustic view the uptown gentry? The view will surely not be very (10)_____. And yet, the 'rustic' has the civility to 'waive off' such 'reckless' opinions about the urban folk and restrict himself to the upkeep of values only on his own part.

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (5).