The enemy had captured him and his life was at stake, still he refused to .......... the state secrets.

1. divulge
2. divert
3. indulge
4. invert

Explanation

‘Divulge’ means to reveal or make known. Therefore option (1) suits the context of the sentence.

The campers ............ their tents at the base of the mountain.

1. installed
2. dug
3. pitched
4. established

Explanation

To ‘pitch’ tents means to set-up and camp for a short time. Therefore, option (3) suits the context of the sentence.

The two boys looked so alike that it was impossible to ............. between them.

1. discriminate
2. discern
3. distinguish
4. identify

Explanation

Distinguish means difficult to understand the difference. Therefore option (3) is correct choice.

Vaccination will make people immune .............. certain diseases for a given period.

1. against
2. to
3. with
4. for

Explanation

immune to is correct word.

Would you mind ............. to the Principal how the trouble started?

1. remarking
2. saying
3. explaining
4. talking

Explanation

‘Explain’ means to express in a detailed and easy manner. Therefore, option (3) completes the meaning of the sentence.

He is greatly admired for his ............. behaviour.

1. decrepit
2. decadent
3. decarative
4. decorous

Explanation

‘Decorous’ means polite or restraint. This meaning suits the context.

Though Bonsai, a well-known art form, originated in China, it was ............ by the Japanese.

1. cultivated
2. finished
3. perfected
4. enlarged

Explanation

‘Perfected’ means to complete without fault. Therefore, option (3) completes the sentence.

To explain his design to his visitors, the architect ............. a simple plan on the blackboard.

1. built
2. finalised
3. sketched
4. arranged

Explanation

‘Sketch’ means to draw a simple outline giving less details. Therefore, option (3) suits the context of the sentence.

When the bus was at full speed, its brakes failed and an accident was ........

1. inevitable
2. undeniable
3. fatal
4. miserable

Explanation

‘Inevitable’ means difficult to avoid or prevent. Therefore, option (1) is appropriate in the context of the sentence.

By: Munesh Kumari