He was overwhelmed ___________ sorrow.

• of
• on
• by
• with
Correct Option: D  [ with ]

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The modern student _________ the importance of physical exercise.

• understood
• understand
• have understand
• understands
Correct Option: D  [ understands ]

Remark: singular subject (i.e student) takes singular verb (i.e understands).
Note: generally verb ends with "s" is singular.

It is six ________ my watch.

• near
• by
• on
• at
Correct Option: B  [ by ]

Remark:

He promised to look into the matter.

• to peer closely at
• to take care of
• to investigate
• to question
Correct Option: C  [ to investigate ]

Remark:

The idiomatic expression 'see eye to eye' means

• agree with someone
• to remain neutral
• to take over (something)
• to enjoy the best of both
Correct Option: A  [ agree with someone ]

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The weary traveller ________ the door of a deserted house in a forest. (Phrasal verbs)

• Knocked down
• knocked off
• knocked at
• knocked out
Correct Option: C  [ knocked at ]

Remark:

A secret message written in code

• anagram
• telegram
• phonogram
• cryptogram
Correct Option: D  [ cryptogram ]

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Rita always sets her alarm so that she can _______ at 8 A.M.

• think over
• write down
• think through
• wake up
Correct Option: D  [ wake up ]

Remark: "wake up": to stop sleeping.

I am afflicted __________ rheumatism.

• at
• from
• with
• in
Correct Option: C  [ with ]

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She tries to adjust _________ her relations.

• for
• at
• in
• with
Correct Option: D  [ with ]

Remark: