Q11. Discipline is on the wane in school and colleges these days.

• increasing
• declining
• spreading
• spiralling

Q12. 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

Q13. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

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

Q14. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

• unknown
• undecided
• not clear
• uncertain

Q15. 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

Q16. 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

Q17. He cannot make both ends meet.

• manage the business
• work hard
• earn enough
• control affairs

Q18. His ghost story was beyond belief.

• Fantastic
• Terrifying
• Incredible
• Imaginary

Q19. My friend was a person apt to act suddenly without thinking.

• Impulsive
• Excitable
• Thoughtless
• Violent

Q20. No one dare call in question his honesty.

• Honesty of purpose
• Test
• Flatter
• Challange