They decided to _________ his number in the yellow pages.

• look into
• look at
• look up
• look onto
Correct Option: C  [ look up ]

Remark: "look up": search for information in a reference book or on a computer:

We have no alternative plan to ________ on.

• fall back
• fall out
• fall for
• fall off
Correct Option: A  [ fall back ]

Remark: the phrase "to fall back on" means to have an alternative or contingency plan in case the original plan does not work out.

As she was turning out papers she came across the letter she had been looking for.

• saw from a distance
• found unexpectedly
• touched
• read quickly
Correct Option: B  [ found unexpectedly ]

Remark: "came across": to meet or find someone or something by chance.

She failed to ____________ to her name.

• line up
• shine up
• keep up
• rise up
Correct Option: C  [ keep up ]

Remark: "keep up": to go or make progress at the same rate.

The manager was _________ an explanation of his conduct.

• called for
• called off
• called to
• called up
Correct Option: A  [ called for ]

Remark:

The actress said that it sometimes took her two hours to _________ her make-up.

• put over
• put up
• put on
• put of
Correct Option: C  [ put on ]

Remark:

Ram agreed to _______ my orders.

• carry away
• carry on
• carry out
• carry off
Correct Option: C  [ carry out ]

Remark: "carry out ": to perform or complete a job.

To look quickly through a book is an important study skill.

• to skim
• to summarize
• to outline
• to paraphrase
Correct Option: A  [ to skim ]

Remark: "to skim ": To read, study, or examine superficially and rapidly.

Her supporters began to _________ and she was left alone.

• fall over
• fall away
• fall off
• fall on
Correct Option: B  [ fall away ]

Remark: "fall away": To stop supporting or interacting with someone.

When teacher requested students to clean the blackboard, Sarita immediately replied " Do not stare at me".

What is meaning of stare ?

• look
• request
• order
• impose
Correct Option: A  [ look ]

Remark: