Q11. We were deprived ________ our freedom.

• from
• of
• for
• to

Q12. Our worker is accustomed ________ hard labour.

• of
• for
• to
• from

Q13. He is tired ________ poverty.

• with
• of
• for
• at

Q14. My son was tired _______ the walk.

• of
• with
• by
• for

Q15. A bolt from the blue

• a delayed event
• an inexplicable event
• an unexpected event
• an unpleasant event

Q16. To be all at sea.

• a family voyage
• lost and confused
• in the middle of the ocean
• a string of island

Q17. Cold comfort

• absurdity
• deception
• slight satisfaction
• foolish proposal

Q18. To bite the dust

• eat voraciously
• have nothing to eat
• eat roots
• to fail

Q19. A damp squib

• rainy weather
• a disappointing result
• a skirt in a laundry
• Great honour

Q20. On hearing the news of the kidnapping, she became afraid of her own shadow.

• cold and distant
• afraid of her own safety
• very nervous and easily frightened
• afraid of being alone