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

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

• light conversation
• gossip
• backbiting
• whispering

He faced the music for reaching home late.

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

He resigned the post of his own accord.

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

His promotion is on the cards.

• due
• evident
• certain
• probable

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

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

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

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

He does not like to be friendly with Sarita, he always gives her a cold shoulder.

• Pushes her with his shoulder whenever they meet
• Creates all sorts of troubles for her
• Insults her in the presence of others
• Tries to be unfriendly by taking no notice of her

With the existing management the future of the company is in doldrums.

• dull
• bright
• uncertain
• secure