TCS NQT Guide TCS NQT Verbal AbilitySentence Completion using Conjunctions and Prepositions

Sentence Completion using Conjunctions and Prepositions

Learn core concepts, essential formulas, and attempt practice questions designed on the latest TCS NQT testing patterns.

Key Concepts & Formulas

1Conjunctions link clauses: 'Although' indicates contrast, 'Because' indicates cause.
2Prepositions denote positions/time: 'in', 'on', 'at', 'between', 'among'.

Practice Question 1

Complete the sentence: 'He succeeded ___ his hard work.'

A) because of

B) although

C) despite

D) unless

Correct Answer: A) because of

Step-by-step Solution: 'because of' shows the cause of his success (hard work). 'Although' and 'despite' would indicate contrast.

Practice Question 2

Choose correct preposition: 'The cookies were divided ___ the three kids.'

A) among

B) between

C) in

D) through

Correct Answer: A) among

Step-by-step Solution: Use 'between' for two items, and 'among' for three or more items.

Check if the missing word links contrasting clauses or causal statements.