1. The old Nature versus ...... debate regarding crime continues even today.
a) Man
b) Universe
c) Culture
d) Nurture
2. The Sun ...... at six this morning.
a) raised
b) rose
c) arose
d) aroused
3. That rule is applicable ...... every one.
a) to
b) for
c) about
d) with
4. Her parents will never give their ...... to so much an unsuitable match.
a) acquiescence
b) consent
c) agreement
d) willingness
5. He tried to ...... himself against a horde of ruffians.
a) collect
b) save
c) support
d) defend
6. He is a person of sound character and ...... disposition.
a) beneficent
b) morous
c) amiable
d) amicable
7. If I take a state roadways bus, I'll get late, ...... ?
a) isn't it
b) won't I
c) will I
d) is it
8. In high school many of us never realised the importance that grammar would ...... in later life.
a) figure
b) portray
c) play
d) exercise
9. In a changing and ...... unstructured business environment, creativity and innovation are being ...... demanded of executives.
a) highly, extremely
b) progressively, increasingly
c) increasingly, moderately
d) excessively, rapidly
10. On account of the dearth of grass on the arid plains the cattle became ......
a) flippant
b) jubilant
c) agitated
d) emaciated