Paragraph Completion

In Para completion a paragraph is given whose last line has been omitted, and this is the line
that we need to find. The correct answer choice in Para Completion is the extension of the
passage and written by the same person who wrote the passage, so there have to be
similarities between the paragraph and the correct choice. If the similarities or dissimilarities
can be identified between the paragraph and the choices the answer is easily found.

Approach to finding the last line of the passage

When we are looking for the last line of the passage we have to keep in mind that the last line
can be either of the two things.

 The conclusion of the given passage.

 Scope:
Scope refers to the subject of passage and issues discussed in it. So the scope of the correct
choice should be the same as the passage. A paragraph discussing Nuclear power benefits
discusses solar power is out of the scope of the paragraph and thus that choice should be
eliminated.
 Tone:
When a passage is written it follows a certain tone. This tone will never be changed abruptly.
In case there is an option in which the tone of the passage changes bluntly and suddenly, we
can easily eliminate the option. In case of change of tone the author will provide certain hints
like the usage of words such as - but, however, although, though etc.
 Style of the author:
Every author has different style of writing, for example some authors use a lot of metaphors,
simile etc. While other authors use a very simple language. While solving the question make
sure that the option matches with the style of the author.
 Scale:
Scale refers the size of the main issue discussed. In the choices where the scale is too large or
small, such choices will be incorrect.
 Key words:
In every paragraph there are certain key words that can be easily identified. If you are able to
identify these key words they will help in solving the questions and reaching the appropriate
conclusion.
 Worksheet
1. Every year 100 million holiday-makers go to the Mediterranean. With one third of the
world's tourist trade it is the most popular of all the holiday areas: yet, it is also the most
polluted.
A) Therefore, the tourist industry here is in great danger.
B) Several European countries have changed their economic policies.
C) The housing problem has increased over the years.
D) However, the great civilizations of the past are no longer tourist attractions.
E) The average tourist prefers guest houses to hotels.

2. Veronica Moss is a small British firm which makes wedding dresses. It is now expanding into
European markets. . This will only be possible if sufficient, highly skilled workers can be
recruited.
A) Then management has the full support of all its workers.
B) Many governments have raised the tax on luxury goods.
C) An advertising campaign has already proved successful.
D) The new designs are well illustrated in the catalogue.
E) However, to be successful, it needs to increase its production.

3. When people are ill they frequently seek medical help. . When they feel they are not
well, they either go to a quiet place and rest or look for the kind of herbs and plants they feel
will do them good.
A) The majority of medicines are not very expensive.
B) Animals, on the other hand, are their own doctors.
C) Unfortunately, it is children who suffer most in this respect.
D) In the case of animals, medical care is even more essential.
E) People suffer from certain incurable diseases.

4. It is surprising how little known, even today, about memory is. This is largely due to the fact
that we have no way of watching the memory function. . Hopefully, with the advances
in high technology, the secrets of the mechanism of the memory will soon be revealed.
A) The harder people try to remember something the less they are able to remember.
B) When people get older-their memory often fails them.
C) In the past many books were written on medicine.
D) Still, a great deal of research on the subject is being carried out.
E) One way in which animals differ from man is that they have no memory.

5. . Many came willingly, to find a better life, some were forced to come, as slaves or to be
used as cheap labor; some were driven from their homelands for political reasons and some fled
from war.
A) In the past many of the American tribes were at war with each other.
B) The history of the United States is filled with accounts of people who came here from all
over the world for several reasons.
C) In the last century Africa was a continent that attracted few people except scientists and explorers.
D) Technological advances in agriculture have changed the face of the earth.
E) Environmental pollution still continues to be a major threat throughout the continent.
6. A well written essay should be unified; . The first requirement for unity is that the
main idea should be clear. The second requirement is that there are no unrelated parts.
A) the selection of an interesting subject is therefore of vital importance.
B) even so, essays may vary considerably in length.
C) that is, everything in it should be related to the main idea.
D) in fact most essays are carefully planned.
E) essay competitions have recently become quite popular.

7. In China, the style of decoration of these bowls developed through the years. Early examples
had narrow bands of geometric designs . Often, those designs included stylized
dragons, birds and
snakes.
A) while later ones had complex patterns covering the entire vessel.
B) because the Chinese worshipped animals.
C) and they developed their technique in the course of time.
D) although Chinese casting has never been equaled.
E) moreover they are fairly primitive.

8. . Until a program is prepared and stored in the computer's memory, the computer
"knows" absolutely nothing, not even how to accept or reject data. Even the most sophisticated
computer must be told what to do.
A) A computer is similar to a typewriter.
B) A computer can repeat the same operation over and over again forever if permitted.
C) Computers are widely used because they save time.
D) Computers solve problems by means of various mathematical and decision-making operations.
E) Like all machines, a computer needs to be directed and controlled if it is to perform
a task successfully.

9. There is something more in bringing up children than feeding them well, housing them
healthily and washing them regularly. The emotional development of children depends greatly
on the actions of their parents. the adult may need social security but for the child,
family security is of even greater importance.
A) Every child imitates his parents.
B) Children need the security of a peaceful family life.
C) Friendship is not an important factor in a child's life.
D) Family life has little effect on a child's social development.
E) However, a child does not learn much from his parents.

10. Getting through a day without being touched by the press would be difficult. We have daily
morning and evening newspapers and weekly news magazines. what we eat, what we
buy, what we do, what we think is influenced by the press.
A) The power of the press upon us is really enormous.
B) One should not start the day without reading a newspaper.
C) Newspaper sales are less than magazine sales.
D) The effect of the press on the public is not as important as some people like to suggest.
E) The number of newspaper readers is decreasing day by day.