I will _______ to my job until May.

• hold up
• hold on
• hold in
• hold
Correct Option: B  [ hold on ]

Remark: "hold on": to wait or pause.

Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life.

• to take risk
• to manage the situation
• to work hard
• to be regular
Correct Option: A  [ to take risk ]

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We should always be kind _________ animals.

• on
• with
• to
• for
Correct Option: C  [ to ]

Remark:

I _______ lawn tennis four times a week.

• playing
• played
• had played
• play
Correct Option: D  [ play ]

Remark:

The village was plunged ________ darkness due to a sudden power failure.

• at
• into
• under
• to
Correct Option: B  [ into ]

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The detective suddenly _________ a useful clue.

• gave in
• came across
• fill up
• fell down
Correct Option: B  [ came across ]

Remark: "came across": To find something by accident

An honorary degree was conferred ________________ him.

• at
• upon
• for
• on
Correct Option: D  [ on ]

Remark:

Kipling's The Phantom Rickshaw is an eerie little tale set in Shimla.

• Sweet
• Familiar
• Wonderful
• Strange
Correct Option: B  [ Familiar ]

Remark:

The lady has a PLEASING personality. (Synonym)

• tedious
• irritating
• delightful
• annoying
Correct Option: C  [ delightful ]

Remark:

None of the students ___________ responded.

• have
• were
• is
• has
Correct Option: A  [ have ]

Remark: