51. Get a ___ for the merchandise.
Correct Answer: B. receipt
Explanation: A “receipt” is proof of purchase for goods.
52. Complete the sentence ” I have no ___ motive in offering this advice; I seek no personal advantage.”
Correct Answer: A. ulterior
Explanation: “Ulterior motive” means a hidden or selfish reason.
53. It is ___ that students do not repay their loans.
Correct Answer: B. unfortunate
Explanation: “Unfortunate” means something bad or regrettable has happened.
54. It became ___ that he was going to die.
Correct Answer: C. apparent
Explanation: “Apparent” means clearly visible or obvious.
55. Complete the sentence “Those cottages ___ perfectly with the landscape.”
Correct Answer: B. blend
Explanation: “Blend” means to mix harmoniously.
56. Failing the exam was a ___ disappointment to him.
Correct Answer: C. bitter
Explanation: “Bitter disappointment” is a common phrase meaning deep sadness.
57. You must ___ after hard work.
Correct Answer: A. relax
Explanation: “Relax” means to rest after effort.
58. After his operation he was ___ to bed for a week.
Correct Answer: C. confined
Explanation: “Confined to bed” means forced to stay in bed.
59. Complete the sentence “He was fined Rs.100 for ___ driving.”
Correct Answer: C. reckless
Explanation: “Reckless driving” means dangerous and careless driving.
60. The sea at that time was perfectly ___.
Correct Answer: C. calm
Explanation: “Calm” means peaceful and without waves.
61. He felt great ___ for his daughter.
Correct Answer: A. affection
Explanation: “Affection” means a feeling of love or care.
62. Complete the sentence “Nadim met a ___ accident and died at the spot.”
Correct Answer: A. fatal
Explanation: “Fatal accident” means an accident causing death.
63. Although buses are ___ to depart at a certain hour, they are often late.
Correct Answer: A. scheduled
Explanation: “Scheduled” means planned for a specific time.
64. Because light travels faster than sound, lightning appears to ______ thunder.
Correct Answer: C. go before
Explanation: Lightning is seen before thunder is heard.
65. Complete the sentence “If one helps a criminal, he is also considered ______ of the crime.”
Correct Answer: D. culpable
Explanation: “Culpable” means deserving blame for wrongdoing.
66. The Supreme Court has a reputation for being ______.
Correct Answer: C. just
Explanation: “Just” means fair and impartial.
67. The ______ motion of the earth as it turns on its axis creates the change of seasons.
Correct Answer: D. perpetual
Explanation: “Perpetual” means continuous and never-ending.
68. If the teams were not so evenly matched, it would be easier to ______ the outcome of the match.
Correct Answer: B. predict
Explanation: “Predict” means to forecast or guess the outcome.
69. Complete the sentence “They refuse to ______ defeat.”
Correct Answer: D. acknowledge
Explanation: “Acknowledge defeat” means to accept losing.
70. All the family members will get together on the ______ day of Eid.
Correct Answer: C. auspicious
Explanation: The Correct Answer is auspicious.
71. Advertisement will ______ your sale.
Correct Answer: A. boost
Explanation: Advertisement helps to increase or boost sales.
72. Complete the sentence “We ______ ourselves for difficult times.”
Correct Answer: C. brace
Explanation: “Brace ourselves” means to prepare for something difficult.
73. I cannot ______ that he would wish to harm us.
Correct Answer: D. conceive
Explanation: “Conceive” means to imagine or believe something.
74. Getting this contract is ______ to the future of our company.
Correct Answer: B. crucial
Explanation: “Crucial” means extremely important.
75. Complete the sentence “There was a lot of hustle and ______ in the market.”
Correct Answer: A. bustle
Explanation: “Hustle and bustle” is a common phrase meaning busy activity.
76. Rashid walked boldly up to the platform without ______.
Correct Answer: A. faltering
Explanation: “Without faltering” means without hesitation.
77. It is ______ to steal.
Correct Answer: C. immoral
Explanation: Stealing is considered morally wrong, hence immoral.
78. We must ______ this accord.
Correct Answer: B. hail
Explanation: “Hail” means to welcome or praise enthusiastically.
79. Complete the sentence “You must show ______ for our teachers.”
Correct Answer: A. reverence
Explanation: “Reverence” means deep respect.
80. The book is out of print and difficult to ______.
Correct Answer: B. procure
Explanation: “Procure” means to obtain something, especially with effort.
81. His knowledge of the subject is ______.
Correct Answer: B. extensive
Explanation: “Extensive” means wide-ranging or comprehensive knowledge.
82. Complete the sentence “The war has seriously ______ attempts to achieve peace.”
Correct Answer: A. impaired
Explanation: “Impaired” means weakened or damaged.
83. Vitamin ______ can lead to illness.
Correct Answer: B. deficiency
Explanation: “Vitamin deficiency” refers to lack of essential vitamins causing illness.
84. He often ______ from the subject while lecturing.
Correct Answer: C. digresses
Explanation: “Digress” means to deviate from the main topic.
85. Complete the sentence “There is ______ among the members of the party.”
Correct Answer: B. discord
Explanation: “Discord” means disagreement or conflict.
86. Do not keep asking me what to do; use your own ______.
Correct Answer: C. discretion
Explanation: “Discretion” means the ability to make decisions wisely.
87. The description of the accident given by him was quite ______.
Correct Answer: B. vivid
Explanation: “Vivid” means clear and detailed.
88. We cannot ______ any of our territory.
Correct Answer: C. concede
Explanation: “Concede” means to give up something.
89. Complete the sentence “In the hot sun the surface of the road seems wet, but that is only an ______.”
Correct Answer: A. illusion
Explanation: “Illusion” means something that appears real but is not.
90. An ______ agreement was reached between both the parties.
Correct Answer: B. amicable
Explanation: “Amicable” means friendly and without conflict.
91. This disease is ______; do not sit near him.
Correct Answer: A. contagious
Explanation: “Contagious” means a disease that can spread from person to person.
92. Complete the sentence “He has ______ all the miseries heroically.”
Correct Answer: B. borne
Explanation: “Borne” means endured or carried.
93. His ______ simplicity is one of his qualities.
Correct Answer: B. childlike
Explanation: “Childlike” implies innocence and simplicity in a positive sense.
94. Complete the sentence “I do not have any ______.”
Correct Answer: B. confidant
Explanation: A “confidant” is a person you trust with secrets.
95. Complete the sentence “My land is ______ to your land.”
Correct Answer: B. contiguous
Explanation: “Contiguous” means sharing a common boundary.
96. I ______ have to remind him of his responsibilities.
Correct Answer: C. continually
Explanation: “Continually” means repeatedly over time.
97. Time alone will ______ those unpleasant memories.
Correct Answer: A. efface
Explanation: “Efface” means to erase or wipe out.
98. Complete the sentence “He is ______ for promotion.”
Correct Answer: C. eligible
Explanation: “Eligible” means qualified or suitable.
99. An announcement of further increase in taxes is ______.
Correct Answer: A. imminent
Explanation: “Imminent” means about to happen very soon.
100. He has ______ knowledge of the subject.
Correct Answer: D. exhaustive
Explanation: “Exhaustive” means thorough and complete.
