1. The result of the examination dashed my hopes.
A. failed
B. kill someone
C. frustrate
D. bring great happiness
2. The result of the examination dashed my hopes.
A. failed
B. kill someone
C. frustrate
D. bring great happiness
3. To see red
A. to find fault with
B. to criticise others
C. to be very angry
D. to victimise someone
4. Oily tongue
A. rich food
B. strong critic
C. flattery
D. hungry person
5. There is no need to rake up an old quarrel.
A. start
B. end
C. forget
D. revive
6. She exhibited remarkable sang froid during the crisis.
A. composure
B. temper
C. anger
D. irritation
7. Mrs Rashmi has been in the blues for the last several weeks.
A. unwell
B. abroad
C. lonely
D. depressed
8. Believe me, I am all at sea.
A. puzzled
B. drowning
C. very happy
D. out of reach
9. None of this hanky panky, please talk straight.
A. jugglery
B. indifference
C. diversification
D. obsession
10. The leader must have the lion’s share of the booty.
A. the worthy part
B. the smaller part
C. the larger part
D. the stronger part
11. In deep water
A. to feel lonely
B. to swim in a river
C. to act like a coward
D. in real trouble
12. I am just a small fry in the office.
A. humorous
B. person or thing of little importance
C. peon
D. a small creature
13. To fly off the handle.
A. to act foolishly
B. to be indifferent
C. to break something
D. to get into a rage and lose self control
14. Flesh and blood can bear it no longer.
A. in life
B. at the top speed
C. warning
D. human nature
15. The prices are going up by leaps and bounds.
A. gradually
B. rapidly
C. irregularly
D. systematically
16. The company has been handed over to new masters, lock, stock and barrel.
A. partially
B. completely
C. financially
D. administratively
17. The project of building ended in smoke.
A. to fall
B. to catch fire
C. to give no practical result
D. ended in the destruction of building
18. His dealings are all above board.
A. simple
B. friendly
C. decent
D. open
19. The study of insects was a fascinating pursuit for him.
A. zoology
B. entomology
C. etymology
D. anthropology
20. In this competition there is complete fair play.
A. no cheating
B. good chances
C. honest means
D. good name
ANSWERS
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. C
11. D
12. B
13. D
14. D
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. D
20. A
