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 looked elated on hearing the news. (Antonym)

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

Remark:

The number increased by leaps and bounds.

• very fast
• very slw
• in details
• aimlessly
Correct Option: A  [ very fast ]

Remark: leaps and bounds: Rapidly, or in fast progress.

Some firms _________ innovative methods of using bacteria for treating waste.

• has come up with
• will come up with
• have come up with
• is coming up with
Correct Option: C  [ have come up with ]

Remark:

He sat ___ the table and started eating.

• on
• in
• by
• at
Correct Option: D  [ at ]

Remark: "at" in this context indicates the location or position of the person relative to the table.

His ARROGANCE cannot be tolerated. (synonym)

• humility
• modesty
• humbleness
• audacity
Correct Option: D  [ audacity ]

Remark:

Turn the lights ________ before you go to bed.

• on
• off
• down
• in
Correct Option: B  [ off ]

Remark:

The plays of Shakespeare (A)/ are not only studies (B)/ in European countries but also in the Oriental countries. (C)/ No error (D) (find error)

• A
• B
• C
• D
Correct Option: B  [ are not only studies ]

Remark: "The plays of Shakespeare are not only studied in European countries but also in the Oriental countries."

IMPECCABLE (find synonym)

• Remarkable
• Unbelievable
• Flawless
• Displeasing
Correct Option: C  [ Flawless ]

Remark:

"Don't try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed."

• to protect my eyes
• blind me with dust
• to mislead or confuse me
• to blind me with dust
Correct Option: C  [ to mislead or confuse me ]

Remark: throw dust into my eyes: to mislead or deceive someone.