1. ------ they saw the VIP, they stood up.




2. Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the gap in the following sentence: Note-making ---- learning.




3. Many a man ----- failed to reach the top of that mountain.




4. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word ‘authentic’?




5. The company I am working in has ---- European as its head.




6. When the light went out, we ---- food.




7. Which word is incorrectly spelt?




8. You will not find them wanting ---- enthusiasm.




9. Cattle ----- a common sight on Indian roads.




10. A good dancer------- three hours a day.




11. ‘Ex parte’ means




12. No one can correct him, --------- ?




13. Justice delayed ------- (Complete the proverb.)




14. He was punished ---- insubordination.




15. When water is heated, we ---- steam.




16. Which of the following words is opposite in meaning to the word ‘genuine’?




17. The thieves ----- with many valuable things in the house.




18. Wealth is not so important ---- health.




19. The workers are staging a hunger-strike tomorrow. (Turn it into passive voice.)




20. I would rather die ---- suffer such humiliation.