Q11. A leader should respect the opinion of the rank and file.

• the poor people
• the military personnel
• the majority
• the common people

Q12. Her fame spread far and wide because she was a talented singer.

• Her fame grew
• Her fame lessened
• Her fame ended
• Her fame began

Q13. The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.

• emphasised
• voiced
• declared
• suggested

Q14. A man of straw

• a worthy fellow
• a man of no substance
• a very active man
• a selfish Person

Q15. To wash ones dirty linen in public

• to do some ugly work in Public
• to insult in the presence of others
• to discuss secret matters in public
• to discuss private or embarrassing matters in Public, especially when quarreling.

Q16. For the first week, the apprentice felt like fish out of water.

• frustrated
• homeless
• disappointed
• uncomfortable

Q17. I am all at sea.

• out of reach
• very happy
• puzzled
• drowning

Q18. His dealings are all above board.

• open
• simple
• decent
• friendly

Q19. The prices are going up by leaps and bounds.

• irregularly
• rapidly
• gradually
• systematically

Q20. I am going to stay home because I am feeling under the weather today.

• feeling well
• feeling sick
• fine weather
• None of these