I have hit upon

• broke
• found
• destroyed
• dashed
Correct Option: B  [ found ]

Remark: hit upon: discover, come up with, think of, conceive of.

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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It is _______ half past six by my watch.

• the
• an
• a
• no article
Correct Option: D  [ no article ]

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He looked elated on hearing the news. (Antonym)

• anxious
• desperate
• excited
• depressed
Correct Option: D  [ depressed ]

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Our Principal is ________ man of principle.

• the
• a
• an
• No article required
Correct Option: B  [ a ]

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The minute she arrived at the office, she was given the pink slip.

• a raise
• a promotion
• a letter to inform that she had lost her job
• a letter to inform that she had been transferred
Correct Option: C  [ a letter to inform that she had lost her job ]

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Ameliorate (find Antonym)

• Improve
• Depend
• Soften
• Worsen
Correct Option: D  [ Worsen ]

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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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The country's economy is beginning to look up now.

• remain static
• improve
• look clear
• go down
Correct Option: B  [ improve ]

Remark: "look up": to become glad, hopeful, brighten, glow.

We cannot comply ________ your request.

• to
• with
• at
• on
Correct Option: B  [ with ]

Remark: