Q1. Some people now wonder whether we just pay the lip service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.

• pay oral tribute
• attach no value
• remain indifferent
• show only outward respect

Q2. Seema is a little hard of hearing.

• inaudible
• deaf
• disinterested
• insensitive

Q3. He has reached present position in his job through elbow grease.

• his persistent fighting
• his good connections
• flattering his superiors
• his hard work

Q4. He was a king who ruled his subjects with a high hand.

• oppressively
• kindly
• conveniently
• sympathetically

Q5. Discipline is on the wane in school and colleges these days.

• increasing
• declining
• spreading
• spiralling

Q6. Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of flora and fauna are certain to be rendered a cry in the wilderness.

• a cry in vain
• an unpleasant situation
• a cry with laughter
• a laughter having no end

Q7. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

• make things difficult
• confuse matters
• encounter difficulties
• create problems

Q8. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

• unknown
• undecided
• not clear
• uncertain

Q9. The boss brought matters to a head by forcing him to work more.

• made him happy
• created a lot of unhappiness
• created an atmosphere of confrontation
• brought matters to a decisive

Q10. The MP from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

• parading his own good deeds
• speaking too loudly
• looking after his own interest
• making long speeches