Question

Complete the sentence with a suitable option:

The Indian cricket team ______ mainly of state-level players.

• A. composes
• B. consists
• C. made with
• D. compromises

Answer 1

The correct option is B consists

The subject of the sentence is "The Indian cricket team' which is a third person, singular noun.

The verb, 'composes' means 'writes or creates (a work of art, especially music or poetry)'. It cannot be used to describe the action of 'The Indian cricket team'. Hence, option A is incorrect.

The verb 'consists' means 'is made up of'. The sentence, 'The Indian cricket team consists mainly of state-level players' means the same as 'The Indian cricket team is made up mainly of state-level players'. And it conveys a meaningful sentence. Hence option B is correct.

The phrase' made with' is used to talk about the ingredients of a particular thing, usually food or drink. As this phrase is generally followed by inanimate objects, it cannot be used before 'state-level players' (who are not inanimate objects). Hence, option C is incorrect.

The verb 'compromises' means 'settles a dispute by mutual concession'. It cannot be used to describe the action of "The Indian cricket team'. Hence, option D is incorrect.