On the issue of marriage, Sarita put her foot down.

• stood up
• was firm
• got down
• walked fast
Correct Option: B  [ was firm ]

Remark:

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 ]

Remark:

His promotion is on the cards.

• due
• evident
• certain
• probable
Correct Option: C  [ certain ]

Remark:

The number increased by leaps and bounds.

• very fast
• very slw
• in details
• aimlessly
Correct Option: A  [ very fast ]

Remark: leaps and bounds: Rapidly, or in fast progress.

When I saw him in the morning, he looked like a duck in the thunderstorm.

• entrapped
• distressed
• peaceful
• timid
Correct Option: B  [ distressed ]

Remark:

Her fame spread far and wide because she was a talented singer.

• Her fame grew
• Her fame lessened
• Her fame ended
• Her fame began
Correct Option: A  [ Her fame grew ]

Remark:

"Cart off" means:

• discard
• disregard
• dejected
• None of these.
Correct Option: A  [ discard ]

Remark: "cart off" means to take someone or something away, often forcefully or abruptly.

She just needs forty winks in order to be able to work all night.

• someone's help
• to take a stroll
• a short nap
• a little cooperation
Correct Option: C  [ a short nap ]

Remark:

How did you break the ice in the party?

• Break free
• Initiate something
• Shatter peace
• Cause harm
Correct Option: B  [ Initiate something ]

Remark:

His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market.

• lose money quickly
• plan a murder quickly
• murder someone quickly
• make money quickly
Correct Option: D  [ make money quickly ]

Remark: