Word Usage

(A)       He fixed up the cottage before they moved in.                 
(B)       She got herself fixed up with a cosy flat.                         
(C)       He has been fixed once for all and won't trouble you again.
(D)       I know the race was fixed.

(A)       Lightning flashed during the storm.         
(B)       A light house flashed in the distance.      
(C)       His eyes flashed angrily.                        
(D)       He flashed a torch at me.                                  

(A)       To better foundation work is very difficult.                       
(B)       You must try to better you own record.                            
(C)       To get rich quick, you must better your performance.
(D)       Adhesive molecules must have better properties.

(A)       Global competition has forced companies to improve drastically.             
(B)       When you become world- class, you have to face global competition.       
(C)       India has global ambitions.
(D)       Global majors have come into India after liberalization.                            

(A)       A change in the fiscal policy does not mean much now.   
(B)       Don't be so mean if you are a public figure.
(C)       He was a stingy and mean old fellow.
(D)       What you say should be as good as what you mean.       

(A)       Learning about his exam results, he jumped for joy.
(B)       The thief jumped from the terrace when the police arrived.
(C)       Mohini jumped very well and came out first.
(D)       They jumped their heart out.                                                      

(A)       The incessant rains made me wait.
(B)       “Made in India – Sold in the world” – still a dream?
(C)       India society is basically made up of variegated but cohesive segments.
(D)       He will be able to see through the made up appearances.                                   

(A)       She had a shy glance at him.                             
(B)       He had to glance at his watch twice in the day.
(C)       Glance the ball down to fine leg.                        
(D)       Just give the newspaper a glance.                     

(A)       The seasoned politician can't be lured with such tricks.
(B)       He was lured into accepting the invitation for the party.
(C)       Small investors were lured by the mega-projections of the company.        
(D)       The lavish style of his neighbours lured him into trying his luck.

(A)       You should take care of your old grand-parents because one day you will need the same from your grandchildren.
(B)       The need for promulgating the ordinance came from the need for share market automation.
(C)       From the government of a buoyant economy, higher level of welfare measures is justly required.
(D)       The apathetic government officials made him run from pillar to post.

(A)       His uncle deals in real estate.
(B)       The performance of the company is not in the overall interest of the shareholders.
(C)       In the internal audit report, he has been indicted severely.
(D)       The speech was humorous in content and terse in application.

(A)       The worker died because the manager failed to promote use of gas mask.
(B)       Never promote your enemies.
(C)       To promote a new product is difficult in today's market-place.                  
(D)       Ramesh unsuccessfully tried to promote a new company.                                               

(A)       To force your viewpoint, you need to act tough.
(B)       The police are preparing to come down with force on the culprits.
(C)       You cannot force me into accepting your demands.
(D)        To force this ball out, you need a skilled hand.                           

(A)       The generator started when it was given a push.             
(B)       To push somebody is easy; to win the heart is difficult.    
(C)       The mischief-mongers will push you into a brawl.            
(D)       Never try to push others to bring them around.                

(A)       The thief was caught easily as he made the mistake of leaving his purse behind.
(B)       The two schools of thought were gradually made into one.           
(C)       The suspect was made to prowl around.                         
(D)       She eventually relented and made the desired promise.  

(A)       If you need anything, I am always there. Even if it's a ________ purpose.
(B)       It's ________ knowledge she's expecting a baby.           
(C)       The ________ is not allowed to enter the court room.
(D)       She knows how to keep the ________ satisfied. 

(A)       The local people are always friendly towards tourists.      
(B)       As you grow older your attitude towards death changes.
(C)       She turned her face towards the sun.
(D)       Look towards the sea.                                                               

LIFE
I.          Several lives were lost in the battle.                    
II.         His working life was full of accidents.                  
III.        There was no sign of life in the empty house.
IV.       Is there any life on the moon?                            
I - (D), II - (C), III - (B), IV - (A)

(A)       The true test of brain lies not in the number of people who fear you but in the number who revere you.
(B)       The engineer used his brain to get the engine started.
(C)       Brain not brawn, is the motto of today's youth.               
(D)       The IQ tests check your brain and not knowledge.                     

BEAR
I.          Cross the field, bear left, and you will soon reach the village.
II.         All the costs of the repairs will be borne by the company. 
III.        The tree is bearing a lot of apples this year.
IV.       What he says bears no relation to the truth.
(1) I - (D), II - (A), II I -(C), IV - (B)