He has reached present position in his job through elbow grease.

• his persistent fighting
• his good connections
• flattering his superiors
• his hard work
Correct Option: D  [ his hard work ]

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Verisimilitude(Find Synonym)

• Festive
• Fantastic
• Grotesque
• Authenticity
Correct Option: D  [ Authenticity ]

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Our villagers voted _________ the BJP candidate.

• for
• to
• of
• by
Correct Option: A  [ for ]

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We have decided to set out for Delhi on Monday, the 25th of this month. If, ___________ we can always change the date of the trip. (Use the most appropriate word.)

• necessary
• neatly
• naturally
• needlessly
Correct Option: A  [ necessary ]

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Pawn(Find Synonym)

• Scrounge
• Hire
• Pledge
• Sponge
Correct Option: C  [ Pledge ]

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No sooner had the hockey match started(A)/ when it began(B)/ to rain.(C)/ No error(D)

• A
• B
• C
• D
Correct Option: B  [ B ]

Remark: 'than it began' instead of 'when it began'

The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.

• very low
• at the top
• in danger
• appropriate
Correct Option: C  [ in danger ]

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The rocks were worn out ________ wind and weather.

• from
• through
• by
• with
Correct Option: C  [ by ]

Remark:

An object or portion serving as a sample

• Specification
• Spectre
• Spectacle
• Specimen
Correct Option: D  [ Specimen ]

Remark:

Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life.

• to take risk
• to manage the situation
• to work hard
• to be regular
Correct Option: A  [ to take risk ]

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