He takes pride _______ poetry.

• in
• of
• for
• on
Correct Option: A  [ in ]

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The Tiger was killed by the hunter ________ a sword

• by
• with
• on
• of
Correct Option: B  [ with ]

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Some people now wonder whether we just pay the lip service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.

• pay oral tribute
• attach no value
• remain indifferent
• show only outward respect
Correct Option: D  [ show only outward respect ]

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He is not familiar ________ this locality.

• to
• from
• about
• with
Correct Option: D  [ with ]

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We have been living in this house ________ 1965.

• when
• for
• before
• since
Correct Option: D  [ since ]

Remark: "since" with the "Present perfect" describe an action or situation that began in the past and continues in the present.

He died _______ dengue.

• with
• from
• of
• by
Correct Option: C  [ of ]

Remark: "die of" a disease.
"die from" something other than a disease.

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
Correct Option: C  [ approach the matter in a round about way ]

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My friend was a person apt to act suddenly without thinking.

• Impulsive
• Excitable
• Thoughtless
• Violent
Correct Option: A  [ Impulsive ]

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A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions.

• agnostic
• cynic
• sceptic
• misogynist
Correct Option: B  [ cynic ]

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His father advised him to be fair and square in his dealings lest he should fall into trouble.

• considerate
• careful
• alert
• honest and just
Correct Option: D  [ honest and just ]

Remark: "fair and square": honestly and according to the rules.