His indolence is a great drawback _______ his success.

• for
• in
• about
• to
Correct Option: D  [ to ]

Remark:

I could not prevail __________ him.

• with
• about
• upon
• in
Correct Option: C  [ upon ]

Remark: "Prevail upon" means to convince or persuade someone through argument, pleading, or persistent effort.

I will _______ to my job until May.

• hold up
• hold on
• hold in
• hold
Correct Option: B  [ hold on ]

Remark: "hold on": to wait or pause.

My servant took advantage ________ my absence to steal my money.

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

Remark:

We ______ live in a flat.

• don't
• haven't
• doesn't
• hasn't
Correct Option: A  [ don't ]

Remark: indicates "simple present tense".

I am displeased __________ you but I am not displeased ________ your fun.

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

Remark:

Petition(Find Synonym)

• Rotation
• Administration
• Appeal
• Vocation
Correct Option: C  [ Appeal ]

Remark:

Optimistic (Find Antonym)

• energetic
• pessimistic
• idealistic
• realistic
Correct Option: B  [ pessimistic ]

Remark:

Thick mist hung ............... the forest.

• over
• on
• around
• about
Correct Option: A  [ over ]

Remark:

Mother ________ to talk to you.

• want
• wants
• wanted
• wanting
Correct Option: B  [ wants ]

Remark: Subject is "Mother" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.