The word 'beleaguered' means:

• Belittled
• Benefited
• Troubled
• Irritated
Correct Option: C  [ Troubled ]

Remark:

Copper is __________ Useful metal. (appropriate article)

• a
• an
• the
• Zero article
Correct Option: A  [ a ]

Remark: "a" is correct because "useful" starts with a consonant sound. "An" is used before words that start with vowel sounds.

She is staying at_________ hotel in ___________ small town in Colorado.

• a ; the
• a ; a
• the ; a
• the ; the
Correct Option: B  [ a ; a ]

Remark:

Sir, I could not attend work ________ Monday.

• to
• from
• since
• for
Correct Option: C  [ since ]

Remark:

The tranquillity and sanctity of the place soothed us. (synonym)

• Security
• Holiness
• Equanimity
• Placidity
Correct Option: B  [ Holiness ]

Remark:

Unsettled conditions in the land led to the EXODUS of hundreds of its citizens. (find opposite)

• invasion
• immigration
• expulsion
• entry
Correct Option: D  [ entry ]

Remark: "Exodus" is a noun that refers to a mass departure or the act of a large group of people leaving a place, often used in the context of migratio.

"entry" means the "act of entering or arriving".

"Call up" means:

• recollect
• anticipate
• befriend
• invite
Correct Option: D  [ recollect ]

Remark: "Call up": recall knowledge from memory (remember, retrieve).

She liked the dress but the price is exorbitant. ( find synonym)

• Threatening
• Ridiculous
• Odd
• Excessive
Correct Option: D  [ Excessive ]

Remark:

Does the old lady object _______ my smoking cigarettes?

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

Remark:

It is a great store, because it remains open twenty-four seven.

• throughout the day
• throughout the night
• throughout the day and night
• None of these
Correct Option: C  [ throughout the day and night ]

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