I like ________ pictures.
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2019
6. Select the right answer:
My watch is five minutes _______.
(A) slow    Â
(B) lately     Â
(C) past    Â
(D) late
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He advanced ______ he could.
(A) until     Â
(B) while     Â
(C) as far as Â
(D) as
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8.  I am sure I ______ him before.
(A) have met    (Present Perfect Tense)
(B) met     Â
(C) had met    (Past Perfect Tense)
(D) will meet
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9.  I _______ him for a long time.
(A) have known     Â
(B) knew     Â
(C) had known      Â
(D) should have known
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20. Fill in with the appropriate word :
The jury ______ divided in their opinion.
(A) were      Â
(B) was      Â
(C) have been      Â
(D) have
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21. Fill in the blank with the suitable option :
Let’s meet _____ next week.
(A) sometimes      Â
(B) sometime      Â
(C) some time     Â
(D) some times
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22. Choose the right option to rewrite the sentence :
No sooner ______ the sun risen than the fog disappeared.
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(B) has      Â
(C) had      Â
(D) was
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24. He entered the hall in the _____ part of the show.
Which is the right answer ?
(A) Latter     Â
(B) Later     Â
(C) Late   Â
(D) Lately
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2018
1) Fill in the blank with the correct word :
________ his humiliation, he attended the function.
(a) In spite
(b) Not withstanding
(c) Nevertheless
(d) As of
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3) Use a suitable Auxiliary Verb to fill in the blank space:
In all probability it ______ rain tonight
(a) will
(b) can
(c) may
(d) ought
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4) Fill in the blank with the correct word :
She had better ______ the room
(a) entered
(b) requested
(c) moved
(d) called
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6) Fill in the blank with the appropriate word :
She liked the ______ plan better
(a) latter(last-mentioned)
(b) later
(c) fast
(d) early
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7) Fill in the blank with the correct word:
A ______ bow was seen in the sky.
(a) multicolored
(b) shooting
(c) staring
(d) melodious
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10. Insert a correct Participle in the blank space:
_____ about dinner, John ran the whole way home.
(a) Having finished
(b) Excited
(c) Had been excited
(d) Hungry
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12) Insert the correct Adverbial Phrase in the blank space:
Only ______ is there a rumble in the sky
(a) occasionally
(b) swiftly
(c) quite
(d) merrily
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18) Fill in the blank with the appropriate infinitive:
______ is human
(a) To laugh
(b) To err(make a mistake, be wrong)
(c) To read
(d) To save
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2017
1. Fill in the blank with the correct word:
_________ he was late, he come home by nine.
(a) Even
(b) Although
(c) Because
(d) Despite
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2. Fill in the blank with the correct word:
The river was ________ the bank.
(a) overflowing
(b) dry
(c) full
(d) deep
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3. Fill in the b lank with the correct word:
A ________ jewel was in the locker.
(a) browning
(b) filling
(c) shining
(d) moving
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4. Put in a correct participle in the blank space:
The car was ____ down the slope.
(a) rolling
(b) breaking
(c) lost
(d) having arrived
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5. Insert correct word in the blank space:
Finish your task in a _____ manner.
(a) swift
(b) competent
(c) silent
(d) lazy
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6. Use suitable auxiliary verb to fill in the blank space:
You _____ catch the train at once.
(a) will
(b) can
(c) shall
(d) must
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7. It is easy _____ but hard to finish.
(a) to end
(b) to fall
(c) to lose
(d) to begin
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8.Here is the man ____ you asked _____.
(a) whom, about
(b) that, for
(c) for, from
(d) this, for
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9. The man _____ briefcase was lost, reported to the police.
(a) that
(b) whose
(c) which
(d) whom
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2016
1. Put in a correct participle in the blank space.
The sea _______, we went for sail.
(a) being rough
(b) disturbed
(c) being kind
(d) being smooth
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2. He talked to his horse ______ the horse could understand his grief.
(a) as though
(b) with a feeling that
(c) feeling that
(d) assuming
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3. This is the ______ Post Office to my house.
(a) farthest
(b) next
(c) nearest
(d) closest
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4. I can’t walk any _________.
(a) farther
(b) further   (more distant)
(c) distance
(d) far
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5. She ______ sit for hours listening to the wireless.Â
(Modal Auxiliary Verbs)
(a) will
(b) would    (Past habit)
(c) can
(d) could
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6. Fill in the blank with an infinitive:
______ is worth ambition.
(a) To borrow
(b) To reign   (be king/queen)
(c) To repent
(d) To cry
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7. He is here, ______ is fortunate.
(a) who
(b) whose
(c) which
(d) that
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8. The _____ door awakened the dog.
(a) creaking
(b) old
(c) new
(d) waving
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9. Weather _______, there will be a garden party at Government House tomorrow.
(a) allowing
(b) permitting
(c) happening
(d) favorable
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2015
1. Mary _____, we were freed from anxiety.
(a) Havingarrived
(b) Rolling
(c) Tattered
(d) Being arrived
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2. Do this in a short time, in a ______ manner.
(a) Former
(b) Swift
(c) Brave
(d) Unwise
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3. ______ his illness, he attended the function.
(a) In spite
(b) Due
(c) As of
(d) Despite
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4. The stream was ______ by the waterfall.
(a) Fed
(b) Fed up
(c) Filled
(d) Filled
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5. A _____ star was seen in the sky.
(a) Strengthening
(b) Shooting
(c) Shunting to
(d) Staring
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6. Mother says, “You ______ to go to the market at once”.
(a) Have
(b) Are
(c) shall
(d) Will
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7. ________ fault is easy
(a) to begin
(b) to bury
(c) to read
(d) to find
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8. You had better _____ permission.
(a) Want
(b) Ask
(c) Call
(d) Order
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9. Who ______ saw her did not pity her?
(a) What
(b) Which
(c) That
(d) Such
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10. The sun, _____ rays give life to the earth, was regarded by the ancients as a god.
(a) That
(b) Whose
(c) Which
(d) whom
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2014
1. The last _____ will be performed by members of the family only.
(a) Wright
(b) Right
(c) Rite    (ceremony, ritual)
(d) Write
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2.He would always _______ the police.
(a) elude   (escape, avoid)
(b) illude
(c) allude
(d) delude
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3. You should _______ her case as a precedent.
(a) site
(b) cite   (quote, refer to)
(c) sight
(d) side
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2013
1. The banquet-hall is ______ decorated to celebrate the occasion.
(a) Slovenly
(b) Simply
(c) Lavishly
(d) Poorly
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60. He came of his own _____
(a) Impulse
(b) Instinct
(c) Accord(correspond, agree, pact, treaty)
(d) Indifference
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62. The street is not properly ______
(a) Illumed
(b) Illumined
(c) Illuminated   (light, light up)
(d) Enlightened
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63. The ____ structure of Tajmahal makes it one of the wonders of the world.
(a) Magnanimous
(b) Mediocre
(c) Mighty
(d) Majestic
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64. He was penniless when the bank failed and declared himself _____
(a) Insipid
(b) Insolent
(c) Innocent
(d) Insolvent
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65. The child proved himself _____ by his behavior and was expelled from the school.
(a) Ill-bred   (bad-mannered, rude)
(b) Ill-advised
(c) Ill-treated
(d) Illogical
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2012
56. A clever man sweeps his family scandals under the _______
(a) Ground
(b) Floor
(c) Carpet
(d) Grave-stone
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2011
49. He came of his own ______.
(a) Violation
(b) Volition    (voluntarily)
(c) Volubility
(d) View
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50. The fruit was juicy and ______
(a) Succulent   (pulpy, soft)
(b) Succinct
(c) Sufficient
(d) Subtle
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51. The _____ structure dwarfed alI the surrounding buildings.
(a) Impossible
(b) Imposing   (impressive, eye-catching)
(c) Implacable
(d) Important
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52. Her _____ ways captivated many young men.
(a) Wintry
(b) Weird
(c) Wearisome
(d) Winsome   (appealing, charming)
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53. The thieves _____ through the cupboards searching for valuable articles.
(a) Ran
(b) Ruptured
(c) Rummaged   (search)
(d) Rustled
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54. The _____ of the farmland was enough to sustain the small family.
(a) Yoke
(b) Yeast
(c) Yard
(d) Yield
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55. The ______ fumes of vehicles pollute the air.
(a) Noxious   (poisonous, toxic)
(b) Nutritious
(c) Nourishing
(d) Notorious
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44. He is so _____, nothing move him.
(a) Non-committal
(b) Nonchalant   (calm, cool)
(c) Nondescript
(d) Noncombatant
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45, The dish was ______ with herbs.
(a) Garnished
(b) Garlanded
(c) Gathered
(d) Gardened
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2010
1. It is usual nowadays to blow one’s own ______ to impress others.
(a) Horn
(b) Trumpet
(c) Drum
(d) Band
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2. A lame duck organization is one which needs ____
(a) Authority
(b) Staff
(b) Power
(d) Support
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3. The man who follows his nose actually follows his _____
(a) Passion
(b) Rationality
(c) Instinct    (natural tendency)
(d) Memory
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6. The _____ of the place attracts many ascetics.
(a) Quietness
(b) Silence
(c) Quietude
(d) Soundlessness
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7. The street is not properly ______
(a) Illumed
(b) Illumined
(c) Illuminated
(d) Enlightened
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2009
39. I had _____something wrong as soon as I reached the spot.
(a) Understood
(b) Realized
(c) Guessed
(d) Smelt
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40. Tagore’s birthday was _____ with songs and recitation.
(a) Completed
(b) Maintained
(c) Celebrated
(d) Enjoyed
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41. The mother ____ the child.
(a) Deserted   (abandon, leave)
(b) Hated
(c) Ran away
(d) Abandoned
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2008
36. The young politician’s speech was full of blood and _____
(a) Sweat
(b) Blade
(c) Dagger
(d) Thunder   (speak loudly)
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37. He held out an olive branch to his ____
(a) Enemy
(b) Friend
(c) Pet
(d) Forefathers
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38. A barber shaves; a gardener ______
(a) Binds
(b) Reaps
(c) Gleans
(d) Prunes   (cut back, trim, cut-off)
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2007
32. After one week’s continuous fever, the relatives of the patient became _____ about the mode of treatment.
(a) Suspicious
(b) Doubtful
(c) Apprehensive    (worried, concerned)
(d) Inquisitive
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33. We all _____ an unknown danger before us.
(a) Foresaw
(b) Predicted
(c) Anticipated
(d) Apprehended   (understand, realize)
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34. This method is not wrong; but there may be a more _____ method than this.
(a) Suitable
(b) Effective
(c) Effectual
(d) Working
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35. The Republic Day was _____ with due solemnity.
(a) Observed
(b) Enjoyed
(c) Celebrated
(d) Performed
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2005
19. Don’t judge a book by its ______
(a) Contents
(b) Cover
(c) Words
(d) Story
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20. Deeds are better than _____
(a) Actions
(b) Appearances
(c) Words
(d) Hopes
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21. Don’t count your chickens before they are ______
(a) Hatched
(b) Eaten
(c) Cooked
(d) Ready
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22. The money a man receives during the year is considered his _______
(a) Revenue
(b) Salary
(c) Income
(d) Fee
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23. Jesus of Nazareth illustrated religious concepts by means of _____
(a) Stories
(b) Legends
(c) Fables
(d) Parables    (moral story, lesson)
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24. Judgment was passed on the murderer and he was duly ______
(a) Assassinated
(b) Strangled
(c) Killed
(d) Executed
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25. The road was completely ____ by a fallen tree.
(a) Closed
(b) Hindered
(c) Stopped
(d) Blocked
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26. A hostile crowd tried to _____ the Chairman from delivering his speech.
(a) Prevent
(b) Obstruct
(c) Impede
(d) Hinder
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27. The administrator could not make up his mind about this ____ point.
(a) Indecisive
(b) Vague
(c) Debatable
(d) Pointless
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2004
14. The building does not _____ to safety regulations.
(a) Follow
(b) Agree
(c) Comply
(d) Conform   (comply with rules, standards)
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15. He made a ____ promise in front of the temple.
(a) Grave
(b) Sober
(c) Solemn    (serious, dignified)
(d) Serious
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16. We do not have words strong enough to condemn such a foul and ____ act of murder.
(a) hasty
(b) Timid
(c) Hateful
(d) Timorous
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17. In company we must always be ____
(a) Social
(b) Friendly
(c) Sociable
(d) Courteous
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18. A _____ of savages attacked in the explorer.
(a) Gang
(b) Horde   (crowd, mob)
(c) Crowd
(d) Band
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2003
10. Doctors of medicine are among the most _____ members of American Society.
(a) Affluent    (wealthy, rich)
(b) Aristocratic
(c) Indolent
(d) Carping
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11. The _____ are not always cowards.
(a) Timid
(b) Cautious
(c) Discreet
(d) Righteous   (good, decent)
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12. His ______ attitude when we are on a holiday is very annoying to me.
(a) Pretentious
(b) Obtuse
(C) Turbulent
(d) Parsimonious   (mean, miserly)
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13. The ancient people used to _____ their ancestors.
(a) Dislike
(b) Venerate   (respect, worship)
(c) Worship
(d) Exonerate
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2002
15. The thief disappeared in a _____
(a) Day
(b) Run
(c) Trice
(d) Hurry
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16. The odds against us were indeed ______
(a) Light
(b) Colorful
(c) Cheerful
(d) Heavy
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2001
7. He was too late, as _____ would have it.
(a) Fate
(b) Luck
(c) Fortune
(d) God
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8. I _____ my letter last evening.
(a) Finished
(b) Have finished
(c) Had finished
(d) Had been finished
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9. You may safely use _____ drugs.
(a) Innocent
(b) Beneficent
(c) Innocuous   (harmless, safe)
(d) Useful
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2000
9. That he should disappear like seems hardly _____
(a) Credulous
(b) Credible
(c) Compatible
(d) Permissible
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10. The storm began _______
(a) At the drop of a hat
(b) On the quick
(c) In the sudden
(d) All of a sudden
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11. Many changes of climate are the result of ______
(a) Global heating
(b) Universal warming
(c) Global warming
(d) Universal heating
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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 1999
1. I _____ my motherland heartfelt gratitude for what I am today.
(a) Thank
(b) Am indebted
(c) Owe
(d) Pay
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2. The whole district was _____ due to heavy showers.
(a) Flooded
(b) Overflown
(c) Inundated   (flood, overflow, submerge)
(d) Water-logged
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3. When I asked him he ______ to tell the truth.
(a) Denied
(b) Disagreed
(c) Refused
(d) Objected
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4. I cannot disobey him as he is ____ to me.
(a) Superior
(b) Senior
(c) Elder
(d) More qualified
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5. I shall not go ________
(a) Unless you go
(b) Without you do
(c) Except you do
(d) Despite you do
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