11. With great efforts his son succeeded in convincing him not to donate his entire wealth to an orphanage ……
but to a home for the forsaken children
and make an orphan of himself
as the orphanage needed a lot of donations
as the orphanage had been set up by him
Option “C” is correct. With great efforts his son succeeded in convincing him not to donate his entire wealth to an orphanage and make an orphan of himself.
12. The employer appeared to be in such an affable mood that Rohit ……
decided to ask for a raise in his salary
was scared to talk to him about his leave
felt very guilty for his inadvertent slip
promised him that he would not commit mistake again
was pained to press his demand for a new flat.
Option “A” is correct. The employer appeared to be in such an affable mood that Rohit decided to ask for a raise in his salary.
13. He always stammers in public meetings, but his today’s speech ……
was fairly audible to everyone present in the hall
was not received satisfactorily
could not be understood properly
was not liked by the audience
was free from that defect
Option “E” is correct. He always stammers in public meetings, but his today’s speech was free from that defect.
14. Even though it is very large house, ……
there is a lot of space available in it for children
there is hardly any space available for children
there is no dearth of space for children
the servants take a long time to clean it
the municipal taxes on it are very happy
Option “B” is correct. Even though it is very large house, there is hardly any space available for children.
15. It was an extremely pleasant surprise for the hutment-dweller when the Government officials told him that ……
he had to vacate hutment which he had been unauthorisedly occupying
he had been gifted with a furnished apartment in a multi-storeyed building
he would be arrested for wrongfully encroaching on the pavement outside his dwelling
they would not accede to his request
they had received the orders from the court to take possession of all his belongings
Option “B” is correct. It was an extremely pleasant surprise for the hutment-dweller when the Government officials told him that he had been gifted with a furnished apartment in a multi-storeyed building.
16. It is not easy to remain tranquil when those around you ……
behave in a socially acceptable manner
exhibit pleasant mannerism
are losing their heads
agree to whatever you say
exhibit generous and magnanimous gestures
Option “C” is correct. It is not easy to remain tranquil when those around you are losing their heads.
17.”The food in this hotel is no match to what were forced at late hours in Hotel Kohinoor ” means ……
The food in this hotel is quite good compared to what we ate at kohinoor
Hotel kohinoor served us good quality food than what we get here
Both hotels have maintained good quality of food
Both hotels serve poor quality of food
it is better to eat food than remain hungry
Option “B” is correct. “The food in this hotel is no match to what were forced at late hours in Hotel Kohinoor ” means Hotel kohinoor served us good quality food than what we get here.
18. Although initial investigations pointed towards him ……
the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime
the additional information confirmed his guilt
the subsequent events established that he was guilt
the subsequent events proved that he was innocent
he gave an open confession of his crime
Option “D” is correct. Although initial investigations pointed towards him the subsequent events proved that he was innocent.
19. The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to ……
utilise our time in watching the television
refrain from going out for a morning walk
enjoy a morning ride in the open
employ this rare opportunity for writing letters
remain seated in our rooms in the bungalow
Option “C” is correct. The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to enjoy a morning ride in the open.
20. “It is an uphill task but you will have to do it” means ……
The work is above the hill and you will have to do it
It is a very easy task but you must do it
It is very difficult task but you have to do it
This work is not reserved for you but you will have to do it
It is almost impossible for others but you can do it
Option “C” is correct. “It is an uphill task but you will have to do it” means It is very difficult task but you have to do it.
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