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- Question
The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
Options- A. gave him additional work
- B. suspended his assignment
- C. reprimanded him
- D. forced him to resign
- Correct Answer
- reprimanded him
- 1. The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
Options- A. took no pains
- B. did very irrelevant things
- C. resorted to illegitimate practices
- D. used all available means Discuss
- 2. Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.
Options- A. Is trying to do much
- B. Is very greedy
- C. Is always hungry
- D. Has little regard for others Discuss
- 3. His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.
Options- A. found acceptance with
- B. was attentively listened to by
- C. was appreciated by
- D. was applauded by Discuss
- 4. The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts.
Options- A. Prove
- B. Probe
- C. Highlight
- D. Disclose Discuss
- 5. The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.
Options- A. remain silent
- B. remain serious
- C. remain mute
- D. remain disturbed Discuss
- 6. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
Options- A. accede
- B. yield
- C. oblige
- D. confirm Discuss
- 7. Their business is now on its last legs.
Options- A. About to fructify
- B. About to perish
- C. About to produce results
- D. About to take off Discuss
- 8. He went back on his promise to vote for me.
Options- A. withdrew
- B. forgot
- C. reinforced
- D. supported Discuss
- 9. The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
Options- A. became desperate
- B. ran about wildly
- C. become annoyed
- D. felt disgusted Discuss
- 10. I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
Options- A. Imagine
- B. Give birth
- C. Understand
- D. Depend Discuss
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