1. The chief guest's wife gave . . . . . . . the prizes.
a) off
b) up
c) away
d) out
2. I shall take revenge . . . . . . . you.
a) at
b) on
c) with
d) from
3. Just now I heard the news, it is so strange that you . . . . . . . not believe it.
a) will
b) could
c) might
d) did
4. I was informed on phone but no written confirmation . . . . . . . so far.
a) has received
b) has been received
c) had received
d) had been received
5. She came . . . . . . . with me to see the circus.
a) along
b) off
c) after
d) across
6. I object . . . . . . . waiting. You are always late for appointments.
a) to
b) to being kept
c) to keep
d) to keeping
7. By this time next year Rajesh will . . . . . . . his University Degree in Marketing Management.
a) has taken
b) had taken
c) have took
d) have taken
8. Man cannot live . . . . . . . bread alone.
a) except
b) by
c) without
d) with
9. Joseph introduced me . . . . . . . his mother as the best batsman.
a) to
b) by
c) for
d) with
10. Ajit promised me that he would come . . . . . . . did not turn up.
a) and
b) though
c) but
d) still
11. The inspector of excise has to conduct regular checks and . . . . . . . to visit the unit at least once a day.
a) is required
b) requires
c) is requiring
d) required
12. He is a postmaster . . . . . . . a cock and bull story whenever his boss tries to pull him up for his negligence.
a) pulling out
b) hitting upon
c) dishing out
d) cooking up
13. The dispute can be easily settled between you and . . . . . . .
a) we
b) i
c) me
d) myself
14. I hate sitting . . . . . . . him as he always smells of garlic.
a) along
b) beside
c) besides
d) at
15. The old man could not remember where he . . . . . . . his money
a) deposits
b) is depositing
c) will deposit
d) had deposited
16. Many tourists to India visit the beautiful . . . . . . . of Kashmir . . . . . . . in spring and summer.
a) town , frequently
b) valley , especially
c) scenery , generally
d) lakes , rarely
17. In . . . . . . . of International matters, there is always an element of risk in . . . . . . . one might do.
a) view , whichever
b) many , doing
c) defence , wrong
d) case , whatever
18. We . . . . . . . him with many promises, but nothing would . . . . . . . him.
a) tempted , influence
b) provoked , dessicate
c) attracted , fascinate
d) gave , deprive
19. The construction of the hall has been . . . . . . . because of the . . . . . . . of cement in the market.
a) held , non-availability
b) denied , restrictions
c) hampered , shortage
d) prevented , supply
20. He is . . . . . . . to . . . . . . . any kind of work with due sincerity.
a) fond , perform
b) reluctant , entrust
c) determined , undertake
d) eager , avoid
21. Everywhere elegant old buildings are being . . . . . . . and mediocre modern structures are being put up.
a) pulled off
b) pulled down
c) pulled up
d) pulled through
22. The Press . . . . . . . serve the profession better if it were objective in its reporting.
a) would
b) may
c) can
d) will
23. A great change has come . . . . . . . the world since the war.
a) about
b) over
c) into
d) in
24. This brand of TV is quite inferior . . . . . . . that one.
a) over
b) with
c) to
d) than
25. Had the police not reached there in time the bandits . . . . . . . him.
a) did have killed
b) will have killed
c) would kill
d) would have killed
26. You must . . . . . . . your career with all seriousness.
a) direct
b) complete
c) follow
d) pursue
27. Contemporary economic development differs . . . . . . . from the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century.
a) naturally
b) usually
c) literally
d) markedly
28. Ravi had to drop his plan of going to picnic as he had certain . . . . . . . to meet during that period.
a) preparations
b) observations
c) urgencies
d) commitments
29. It was . . . . . . . hot that day and the cable suffered the brunt of the heat.
a) treacherously
b) acceptably
c) unfailingly
d) unbelievably
30. The prisoner was released on . . . . . . . for good behaviour.
a) probation
b) bail
c) parole
d) grounds