Matching Sentence Endings

1️⃣ Read the Sentence Beginnings Carefully

Each one suggests a particular relationship (reason, result, purpose, contrast, etc.).
→ e.g. “because of…” (reason), “in order to…” (purpose), “resulted in…” (effect).

Identify what kind of idea should follow.

2️⃣ Predict Before Looking at Options

Ask yourself: “What type of information should come next?”
This helps your brain filter out irrelevant endings.

Example:

“The scientists conducted further tests to…”
→ prediction: something like confirm, prove, understand, verify, etc.

3️⃣ Check Grammar First, Then Logic

Once you find an ending that fits grammatically, check meaning:

Does it make sense?
Does it contradict anything?
Does it sound complete?

4️⃣ Eliminate Systematically

Cross out endings that are grammatically wrong or logically impossible.
This narrows your choices quickly.

5️⃣ Beware of Overlaps

Sometimes 2 endings seem right.
→ One fits grammatically but not logically.
→ The other fits both — that’s your correct choice.

6️⃣ Read the Completed Sentence Twice

After choosing, re-read the full sentence aloud (in your head).
If it sounds awkward or illogical — recheck.