Question

Choose the option that completes the given sentence logically and correctly:
The company has grown at__________ pace, doubling in size from a year ago and pushing international competitors aside.
 A. a meteoric
 B. a supernumerary
 C. a histrionic
 D. an eroded

Answer 1

Hint:The structure of the sentence is the way a word is structured, grammatically. Where the noun and verb fall within an individual phrase is the sentence structure of your writing. The structure of sentences depends on the language in which you write or speak.

Complete answer:
The sentence suggests that the company's growth has been quick / quick / swift. The word that correctly completes the phrase is option 'a meteoric' from the specified options, meaning sudden rise to the top. Supernumerary means more than the amount that is needed. Histrionic means melodramatic in abundance. Eroded refers to wearing down.

Additional information:
English Sentence Structure
The following statements are true about sentences in English:
1. A new sentence begins with a capital letter.
He obtained his degree.
2. A sentence ends with punctuation (a period, a question mark, or an exclamation point).
He obtained his degree.
3. A sentence contains a subject that is only given once.
Smith obtained his degree.
4. A sentence contains a verb or a verb phrase.
He obtained his degree.
5. A sentence follows Subject + Verb + Object word order.
He (subject) obtained (verb) his degree (object).
6. A sentence must have a complete idea that stands alone. This is also called an independent clause.
He obtained his degree.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A'.

Note: To understand the concepts for this kind of a question we should make our reading habit string. Good understanding of rules of tenses and a proper reading will help us to visualize the different formats of sentence structure.