I beg pardon ___________ you for being late.

• with
• of
• upon
• off
Correct Option: B  [ of ]

Remark:

Indian footballers ________ brand new jerseys for their next match as revealed by the team sponsors.

• will be sporting
• have been sporting
• sorting
• for sporting
Correct Option: A  [ will be sporting ]

Remark:

His devious nature was shown in half-lies and small dishonesties.

• showing a skillful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals
• being cruel to others
• being technologically competent
• having secret knowledge about the state of affairs
Correct Option: A  [ showing a skillful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals ]

Remark:

My friend, philosopher and guide _________ my father.

• is
• are
• were
• has
Correct Option: A  [ is ]

Remark: "friend, philosopher and guide" refers to one person.

Find the Incorrect (Wrong) sentence.

A) My brother lost the case since five years ago.
B) I found the pen that I lost yesterday.
C) We shall meet tomorrow to discuss the plan
D) none of these

• My brother lost the case since five years ago.
• I found the pen that I lost yesterday.
• We shall meet tomorrow to discuss the plan
• none of these
Correct Option: A  [ My brother lost the case since five years ago. ]

Remark: "My brother lost the case five years ago."
The use of "since" is not appropriate because it is referring to a past event (losing the case) rather than a starting point for a continuing action.

The minister assured the agitating employees that he would look into their demands sympathetically.

• discuss
• watch
• grant
• examine
Correct Option: D  [ examine ]

Remark: "look into": examine, investigate, study.

A good teacher should have the gift of the gab.

• a good personality
• a talent for acting
• a talent for speaking
• an interest in discipline
Correct Option: C  [ a talent for speaking ]

Remark:

A place of permanent residence

• abode
• dormitory
• domicile
• apartment
Correct Option: C  [ domicile ]

Remark:

The detective suddenly _________ a useful clue.

• gave in
• came across
• fill up
• fell down
Correct Option: B  [ came across ]

Remark: "came across": To find something by accident

To drink like a fish:

• To drink little
• To drink alone
• To drink in company of others
• To be a drunkard
Correct Option: D  [ To be a drunkard ]

Remark: