Q31. The cops were on their toes throughout the day.

• eager
• alert
• harried
• quick

Q32. In life, we have to take the rough with the smooth.

• be tough in order to be successful
• use pleasant words to make things smooth
• accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things
• make unpleasant things better

Q33. Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.

• put any blame on others
• pretend to be unaware of the matter
• approach the matter in a round about way
• try to impress me with your arguments

Q34. While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

• light conversation
• gossip
• backbiting
• whispering

Q35. He faced the music for reaching home late.

• faced punishment
• faced entertainment
• faced reprimand
• faced pleasure

Q36. He resigned the post of his own accord.

• according to his judgement
• which he liked
• voluntarily and willing
• according to his convenience

Q37. His promotion is on the cards.

• due
• evident
• certain
• probable

Q38. The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.

• very low
• at the top
• in danger
• appropriate

Q39. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

• tried to cause an accident
• helped in the execution of the plan
• thwarted the execution of the plan
• destroy the plan

Q40. He was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point.

• in his study room
• absorbed in reading
• absent – minded
• in a state of shock