I hope you can _________ the money you spent ! (Phrasal verbs)

• account for
• account upon
• account with
• account to
Correct Option: A  [ account for ]

Remark: "account for" means to provide an explanation or justification for something, or to give a detailed report or record of something.

The boss simply could not _________ his inefficiency any more.

• put off
• put up with
• put down
• put across
Correct Option: B  [ put up with ]

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The MP from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

• parading his own good deeds
• speaking too loudly
• looking after his own interest
• making long speeches
Correct Option: A  [ parading his own good deeds ]

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The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are catastrophic. (Synonym)

• dangerous
• disastrous
• extreme
• pathetic
Correct Option: B  [ disastrous ]

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They may resort__________ force if need be.

• in
• to
• on
• by
Correct Option: B  [ to ]

Remark: "resort to" means to turn to or use something as a last option or as a means of solving a problem.

One should always try to keep one’s word.

• to guard a secret
• to be too shy to speak
• to remember
• to fulfill a promise
Correct Option: D  [ to fulfill a promise ]

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My friend _________ at seven this morning.

• took away
• got up
• left up
• kept up
Correct Option: B  [ got up ]

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Three people __________ with counterfeit notes on Saturday evening.

• had arrested
• has been arrested
• were arrested
• were arresting
Correct Option: C  [ were arrested ]

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He succeeded by dint _________ his hard labour.

• by
• for
• of
• at
Correct Option: C  [ of ]

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An animal living on fish:

• Carnivore
• Herbivore
• Piscivore
• Parasite
Correct Option: C  [ Piscivore ]

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