No sooner did the Chief Guest climb up to the dais ________ the bomb exploded.

• then
• than
• before
• when
Correct Option: B  [ than ]

Remark:

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
Correct Option: B  [ absorbed in reading ]

Remark:

To look quickly through a book is an important study skill.

• to skim
• to summarize
• to outline
• to paraphrase
Correct Option: A  [ to skim ]

Remark: "to skim ": To read, study, or examine superficially and rapidly.

He came ___________ me in the market.

• at
• into
• across
• of
Correct Option: C  [ across ]

Remark:

Quarry(Find Synonym)

• Quest
• Denounce
• Inlern
• Quake
Correct Option: A  [ Quest ]

Remark:

My friend conceals nothing from me.

• keeps back
• do way with
• give in
• welcome
Correct Option: A  [ keeps back ]

Remark: "keep back": refuse, hide, retain.

She tries very hard to keep up with her rich neighbours.

• to imitate
• to keep touch
• to avoid
• to be on par
Correct Option: A  [ to keep touch ]

Remark: "keep up with": to maintain contact or relations with someone.

Each boy and each girl was present _________ sweets.

• away
• with
• to
• no preposition needed
Correct Option: B  [ with ]

Remark:

I don't think I _______ be able to go.

• shall
• can
• could
• should
Correct Option: D  [ should ]

Remark:

You and I am going (a)/ to take part (b)/ in the meeting tomorrow. (c)/ No error. (d)

• a
• b
• c
• d
Correct Option: A  [ a ]

Remark: 'are' in place of 'am'