The detective went abroad in search of culprit but his journey proved to be a wild goose chase.

• expensive
• full of difficulties
• unprofitable adventure
• ill advised
Correct Option: C  [ unprofitable adventure ]

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Believe me, I am all at sea.

• out ofreach
• very happy
• puzzled
• drowning
Correct Option: C  [ puzzled ]

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At first there was a show of resistance to the new rule issued by the Government, but the movement had no backbone and speedily collapsed.

• justification
• impact
• strength
• support
Correct Option: C  [ strength ]

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A damp squib

• rainy weather
• a disappointing result
• a skirt in a laundry
• Great honour
Correct Option: B  [ a disappointing result ]

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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 ]

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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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If you talking about a "tit for tat" situation, you are:

• making someone angry
• doing harm as done to you
• rewarding people for the good done
• taking advantage of someone
Correct Option: B  [ doing harm as done to you ]

Remark: "tit for tat": is an equivalent given in return, retaliation in kind.

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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No one dare call in question his honesty.

• Honesty of purpose
• Test
• Flatter
• Challange
Correct Option: D  [ Challange ]

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My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.

• worked very hard
• spent a huge amount
• tried all tricks
• bribed several person
Correct Option: A  [ worked very hard ]

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