1. Though Bonsai, a well-known art form, originated in China, it was . . . . . . . . by the Japanese.
a) finished
b) borrowed
c) cultivated
d) perfected
2. The firm has enjoyed steady . . . . . . . . in the last ten years.
a) enhancement
b) expansion
c) enlargement
d) extension
3. The man is so ill that he can . . . . . . . . walk.
a) hardly
b) nearly
c) quite
d) rarely
4.I keep my . . . . . . . . opinions to myself.
a) special
b) private
c) particular
d) especial
5. The . . . . . . . . sounded lame to her and she did not want to give in.
a) excuses
b) statements
c) promises
d) observations
6. A restaurant that presents spick and span look will naturally . . . . . . . more customers.
a) accomodate
b) invite
c) avoid
d) attract
7. My friend took his first pay to the bank to . . . . . . . it in his account
a) deposit
b) deficit
c) debit
d) demote
8. One . . . . . . . and you know who among them is the culprit.
a) look
b) peep
c) sight
d) gaze
9. The stenographer is very efficient. He is . . . . . . . to his firm
a) a credit
b) a blessing
c) an asset
d) a boon
10. He is a person of sound character and . . . . . . . disposition.
a) amicable
b) amiable
c) morous
d) beneficent