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51.

_ The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.$?

A. surprised
B. hurt intensely
C. annoyed
D. irritated
Answer» C. annoyed
52.

_ He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked.$?

A. Pressed down
B. Unduly under control
C. Below his thumb
D. Under tyrannical conditions.
Answer» C. Below his thumb
53.

_ His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.$?

A. Careful
B. Considerate
C. Polite
D. Upright
Answer» E.
54.

_ The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.$?

A. violent quarrel
B. fuss about a trifle
C. brittle situation
D. quarrel about tea cups
Answer» C. brittle situation
55.

_ He is always picking holes in every project.$?

A. creating problems in
B. finding fault with
C. suggesting improvement in
D. asking irrelevant questions on
Answer» C. suggesting improvement in
56.

_ The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye$?

A. Not a worthy possession
B. unnecessary
C. A costly items
D. A possession of high value
Answer» E.
57.

_ Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.$?

A. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
B. Someone is being murdered and has become blue
C. Suffer from persecution complex
D. Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Answer» E.
58.

_ He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes$?

A. To put sand into eyes
B. To make blind
C. o deceive
D. o show false things
Answer» D. o show false things
59.

_ The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.$?

A. draw my attention
B. confused me
C. frightened me
D. worried me
Answer» D. worried me
60.

_ This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.$?

A. Bad for business
B. Non-business like
C. An unfortunate event
D. Creating ill-will
Answer» D. Creating ill-will
61.

_ Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by$?

A. soon
B. finally
C. gradually
D. unexpectedly
Answer» D. unexpectedly
62.

_ Their business is now on its last legs.$?

A. About to fructify
B. About to perish
C. About to produce results
D. About to take off
Answer» C. About to produce results
63.

_ In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.$?

A. an impracticable idea
B. an abstract idea
C. out of reach
D. a long way off
Answer» E.
64.

__It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.__

A. Hit a golden spot
B. Come across gold
C. Come across the word "gold"
D. Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
Answer» E.
65.

__He is out and out a reactionary.__

A. no more
B. thoroughly
C. in favour of
D. deadly against
Answer» C. in favour of
66.

__The cricket match proved to be a big draw.__

A. a keen contest
B. a huge attraction
C. a lovely spectacle
D. a game without any result
Answer» C. a lovely spectacle
67.

__The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.__

A. at its peak
B. at rock bottom
C. growing more
D. growing less
Answer» E.
68.

__Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.__

A. advertise
B. cater to the public taste
C. attempt to appeal to popular taste
D. depend upon the public for approval
Answer» D. depend upon the public for approval
69.

__Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a snake in the grass during the revolution.__

A. a secret enemy
B. a treacherous person
C. an unforeseen danger
D. an unexpected misfortune
Answer» B. a treacherous person
70.

__The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.__

A. create problems
B. encounter difficulties
C. confuse matters
D. makes things difficult
Answer» C. confuse matters
71.

__The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep.__

A. Made her sad
B. Surprised her
C. Made her cry bitterly
D. Fill her with horror
Answer» E.
72.

__He visits the doctor off and on.__

A. everyday
B. regularly
C. never at all
D. occasionally
Answer» E.
73.

__Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this.__

A. The person who had the real control and power
B. The acknowledged leader
C. The person who controlled the monarch
D. The person who advised the queen
Answer» B. The acknowledged leader
74.

_The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job.$?

A. Cleaned the nose
B. Cheated
C. Abused
D. Slapped
Answer» C. Abused
75.

_The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts.$?

A. Prove
B. Probe
C. Highlight
D. Disclose
Answer» E.
76.

_Turban is in vogue in some communities.$?

A. in fashion
B. out of use
C. vaguely used
D. never used
Answer» B. out of use
77.

_The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.$?

A. very good friends
B. constantly fighting
C. associates in some action
D. suspicious of each other
Answer» B. constantly fighting
78.

_He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.$?

A. giving bribes to get his work done
B. seeking advice from one and all
C. helping those who help him
D. making the best use of a favourable situation
Answer» E.
79.

_There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.$?

A. Impure blood
B. Ill feeling
C. loody fights
D. Quarrels
Answer» C. loody fights
80.

_My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.$?

A. worked very hard
B. spent a huge amount
C. tried all tricks
D. bribed several persons
Answer» B. spent a huge amount
81.

_He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.$?

A. To establish himself
B. To migrate
C. To join
D. To settle
Answer» B. To migrate
82.

_I ran out of money on my European tour.$?

A. exhausted my stock of
B. did not have enough
C. lost
D. carried a lot
Answer» B. did not have enough
83.

_The time is running out, you must look sharp.$?

A. be careful
B. make haste
C. be punctual
D. be sensible
Answer» C. be punctual
84.

_aya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.$?

A. Had a variety of jobs and experiences
B. A career which helped him make lot of money
C. A career where he signed a lot of cheques
D. Did odd jobs
Answer» B. A career which helped him make lot of money
85.

_The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.$?

A. undecided
B. uncertain
C. unknown
D. not clear
Answer» B. uncertain
86.

_The prince did not take after the king.$?

A. run after
B. follow
C. precede
D. resemble
Answer» E.
87.

In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.$?

A. accede
B. yield
C. oblige
D. confirm
Answer» C. oblige
88.

Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.$?

A. declining
B. increasing
C. spreading
D. spiralling
Answer» B. increasing
89.

It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.$?

A. tried to cause an accident
B. helped in the execution of the plan
C. thwarted in the execution of the plan
D. destroyed the plan
Answer» D. destroyed the plan
90.

Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet$?

A. flatters
B. praises others
C. admonishes others
D. praises himself
Answer» E.
91.

In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.$?

A. die on a horse back
B. die in the battlefield
C. die while still working
D. die with honour
Answer» D. die with honour
92.

Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared to to bell the cat.$?

A. To take lead in danger.
B. To tie bell to a cat's neck
C. To be alert of the enemy
D. To make noise
Answer» B. To tie bell to a cat's neck
93.

He sold his house for a song.$?

A. at a reasonable price
B. at a discount
C. very cheaply
D. at a premium
Answer» D. at a premium
94.

Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.$?

A. Political influence
B. Backing influence
C. Deserving and proper influence
D. Secret and unfair influence
Answer» E.
95.

The rebels held out for about a month$?

A. waited
B. retreated
C. bargained
D. resisted
Answer» E.
96.

Govind has left his country for good.$?

A. for better opportunities
B. on an important mission
C. forever
D. to return soon
Answer» D. to return soon
97.

Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.$?

A. Advise me about
B. Be in opposition
C. Deal with
D. Meddle officiously in
Answer» E.
98.

He struck several bad patches before he made good.$?

A. came across bad soil
B. Had a bad time
C. Went through many illness
D. Had many professional difficulties
Answer» E.
99.

Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.?

A. Political influence
B. Backing influence
C. Deserving and proper influence
D. Secret and unfair influence
Answer» E.
100.

He sold his house for a song.?

A. at a reasonable price
B. at a discount
C. very cheaply
D. at a premium
Answer» D. at a premium