It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.

• tried to cause an accident
• helped in the execution of the plan
• thwarted the execution of the plan
• destroy the plan

The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.

• very low
• at the top
• in danger
• appropriate

His promotion is on the cards.

• due
• evident
• certain
• probable

He resigned the post of his own accord.

• according to his judgement
• which he liked
• voluntarily and willing
• according to his convenience

He faced the music for reaching home late.

• faced punishment
• faced entertainment
• faced reprimand
• faced pleasure

While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

• light conversation
• gossip
• backbiting
• whispering

Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.

• put any blame on others
• pretend to be unaware of the matter
• approach the matter in a round about way
• try to impress me with your arguments

In life, we have to take the rough with the smooth.

• be tough in order to be successful
• use pleasant words to make things smooth
• accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things
• make unpleasant things better

Not to be moved by entreaty

• Rigorous
• Negligent
• Inexorable
• Despotic

An object or portion serving as a sample

• Specification
• Spectre
• Spectacle
• Specimen