He is never happy with his job, feels himself a square pegin a round hole.

• Faced with an impossible task.
• Trying to achieve an impractical goal.
• A person unsuitable to the position he/she holds.
• Forcing entry to a position.
Correct Option: C  [ A person unsuitable to the position he/she holds. ]

Remark:

You should finish your work in _______ hour.

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

Remark:

I went there in accordance ________ your proposal.

• to
• for
• with
• of
Correct Option: C  [ with ]

Remark: "in accordance with" used to convey that something is done in compliance or conformity with a particular plan, rule, suggestion, or proposal.

His argument does not hold water.

• to have effect
• to influence
• to check the flow of water
• sound logical fact
Correct Option: D  [ sound logical fact ]

Remark:

The man cannot be trusted in the post for he has an itching palm.

• habit of taking bribe
• has an infectious disease
• habit of flattery
• a quarreling habit
Correct Option: A  [ habit of taking bribe ]

Remark: Itching palm: A desire for money, greed, wanting a bribe.

she takes great interest ________ discussing political issues.

• in
• on
• about
• with
Correct Option: A  [ in ]

Remark: "Interest in" can mean a feeling of attention, concern, or curiosity towards something or someone.

English is the mother tongue of _________ English.

• a
• an
• the
• none of these
Correct Option: C  [ the ]

Remark: "English" in this context, refers to the language.

"The English" refers to English speaking population in that region."

I have no desire _________ fame.

• of
• for
• in
• to
Correct Option: B  [ for ]

Remark:

A person, who writes beautiful handwriting. (one word substitution)

• Cacographist
• Cartographer
• Curator
• Calligraphist
Correct Option: D  [ Calligraphist ]

Remark: "The calligraphist's precise strokes transformed the text into a work of art."

He has reached present position in his job through elbow grease.

• his persistent fighting
• his good connections
• flattering his superiors
• his hard work
Correct Option: D  [ his hard work ]

Remark: