Sheila gained an advantage _________ me.

• upon
• from
• on
• over
Correct Option: D  [ over ]

Remark:

A man of straw

• a worthy fellow
• a man of no substance
• a very active man
• a selfish Person
Correct Option: B  [ a man of no substance ]

Remark:

Life is as dear (A)/ to a mute creature (B)/ as it is to a man. (C)/ No error (D) (find error)

• A
• B
• C
• D
Correct Option: D  [ No error ]

Remark:

Mother ________ to talk to you.

• want
• wants
• wanted
• wanting
Correct Option: B  [ wants ]

Remark: Subject is "Mother" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.

Impede (Find Antonym)

• Block
• Advance
• Obstruct
• Retard
Correct Option: B  [ Advance ]

Remark: "Impede" means to obstruct, hinder, or slow down the progress or movement of something or someone.

"Advance" means to move forward or make progress, both in terms of physical movement and the development.

The Tiger was killed by the hunter ________ a sword

• by
• with
• on
• of
Correct Option: B  [ with ]

Remark:

There is an exception _________ every rule.

• for
• in
• up
• to
Correct Option: D  [ to ]

Remark:

Do not act ___________ compulsion.

• Under
• in
• on
• with
Correct Option: A  [ Under ]

Remark: "act under" refers to the circumstances or conditions in which someone performs an action or makes decisions.

He broke down in the middle of his speech.

• laughed
• enjoyed
• failed
• giggled
Correct Option: C  [ failed ]

Remark: the phrase "broke down" suggests that the person experienced an emotional breakdown or became unable to continue speaking due to emotional distress.

There was a bitter combat between the two. (Synonym)

• quarrel
• competition
• fight
• argument
Correct Option: C  [ fight ]

Remark: