He rose to power through flattery.

• by the way
• by means of
• by no means
• none of these
Correct Option: B  [ by means of ]

Remark:

The detective suddenly _________ a useful clue.

• gave in
• came across
• fill up
• fell down
Correct Option: B  [ came across ]

Remark: "came across": To find something by accident

I have hit upon

• broke
• found
• destroyed
• dashed
Correct Option: B  [ found ]

Remark: hit upon: discover, come up with, think of, conceive of.

Find appropriate Phrasal verb for " Resist "

• let down
• Hold out
• Look upto
• Hold over
Correct Option: B  [ Hold out ]

Remark: "hold out" means "to resist."
e.g: "He held out and didn't accept the unfair offer."

The doctor advised me to _________ drinking.

• give out
• give up
• give back
• give over
Correct Option: B  [ give up ]

Remark: "give up": quit, discontinue