Pilfer (find synonym)

• gossip
• trifle
• loiter
• steal
Correct Option: D  [ steal ]

Remark:

The idiomatic expression "A slap on the wrist" means:

• Short on time
• A very mild punishment
• To have a dispute
• To force an issue
Correct Option: B  [ A very mild punishment ]

Remark: A slap on the wrist is a warning or a punishment that is not very severe.

None of the students ___________ responded.

• have
• were
• is
• has
Correct Option: A  [ have ]

Remark:

To look at someone in an angry or threatening way

• Glower
• Gnaw
• Gnash
• Grind
Correct Option: A  [ Glower ]

Remark:

Living at the same time:

• coincident
• concurrent
• contemporary
• concomitant
Correct Option: C  [ contemporary ]

Remark:

Her moods are as FLIGHTY as the weather.

• changeable
• rattling
• typical
• caliber
Correct Option: A  [ changeable ]

Remark:

The guest made DEROGATORY remarks about the food he was served.

• interesting
• complimentary
• unnecessary
• cheerful
Correct Option: B  [ complimentary ]

Remark:

She takes great interest ________ discussing political issues.

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

Remark:

He was exempted ________ the payment of fine.

• to
• from
• with
• in
Correct Option: B  [ from ]

Remark:

We _________ lunch when you telephoned.

• was having
• were having
• had
• are having
Correct Option: B  [ were having ]

Remark: "were having" indicates Past Continuous Tense.