Q31. He has reached present position in his job through elbow grease.

• his persistent fighting
• his good connections
• flattering his superiors
• his hard work

Q32. He was a king who ruled his subjects with a high hand.

• oppressively
• kindly
• conveniently
• sympathetically

Q33. Discipline is on the wane in school and colleges these days.

• increasing
• declining
• spreading
• spiralling

Q34. Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of flora and fauna are certain to be rendered a cry in the wilderness.

• a cry in vain
• an unpleasant situation
• a cry with laughter
• a laughter having no end

Q35. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

• make things difficult
• confuse matters
• encounter difficulties
• create problems

Q36. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

• unknown
• undecided
• not clear
• uncertain

Q37. The boss brought matters to a head by forcing him to work more.

• made him happy
• created a lot of unhappiness
• created an atmosphere of confrontation
• brought matters to a decisive

Q38. The MP from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

• parading his own good deeds
• speaking too loudly
• looking after his own interest
• making long speeches

Q39. He cannot make both ends meet.

• manage the business
• work hard
• earn enough
• control affairs

Q40. His ghost story was beyond belief.

• Fantastic
• Terrifying
• Incredible
• Imaginary