He puts us in a He puts us in a real fix when he did not turn up to pick us up.

• feel awkward
• bad mood
• made us feel bad
• difficult situation
Correct Option: D  [ difficult situation ]

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.

My father is suffering from diabetes for the past three years.
Here the underlined word can be replace by:

• has been suffering
• has suffered
• is suffer
• No improvement
Correct Option: A  [ has been suffering ]

Remark: "has been suffering" used as the sentence is in "present perfect continuous tense".

The specialist who handles problems in the human body related to bones is a / an

• Orthodontist
• Osteopath
• podiatrist
• Oncologist
Correct Option: B  [ Osteopath ]

Remark:

One who scarifies his life for a cause.

• Pariot
• Martyr
• Revolutionary
• Soldier
Correct Option: B  [ Martyr ]

Remark:

They _________ since morning.

• are playing
• played
• have been playing
• were playing
Correct Option: C  [ have been playing ]

Remark:

Switzerland is ________ European country

• an
• a
• the
• No article is needed
Correct Option: B  [ a ]

Remark:

No one dare call in question his honesty.

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

Remark:

The man cannot be trusted in the post for he has an itching palm.

• habit of taking bribe
• has an infectious disease
• habit of flattery
• a quarreling habit
Correct Option: A  [ habit of taking bribe ]

Remark: Itching palm: A desire for money, greed, wanting a bribe.

Pompous (Find Synonym)

• Pretentious
• Supportive
• Demanding
• Flashy
Correct Option: A  [ Pretentious ]

Remark: