1. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life
a) wasting his money
b) becoming overgenerous
c) overtaxing his energies
d) losing his objectives
Explanation: burning the candle at both ends: go to bed late and get up early.
2. The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation
a) cancel
b) discuss
c) reconsider
d) postpone
Explanation: shelve: decide not to proceed with.
3. Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet
a) flatters
b) praises others
c) admonishes others
d) praises himself
Explanation:blows his own trumpet: to talk about oneself or one's achievements especially in a way that shows that one is proud or too proud.
4. He is out and out a reactionary.
a) no more
b) thoroughly
c) in favour of
d) deadly against
Explanation: out and out: in every respect; absolute.
5. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
a) talking nonsense
b) talking ignorantly
c) talking irresponsibly
d) talking insultingly
Explanation:through his hat: to speak without knowing the facts.
6. I hope it will not put you out If I am late.
a) harm you
b) irritate you
c) please you
d) worry out
Explanation: put you out: to annoy or upset someone, often by what you do or say to them.
7. Govind has left his country for good.
a) for better opportunities
b) on an important mission
c) forever
d) to return soon
Explanation:for good: permanently.
8.Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this.
a) The person who had the real control and power
b) The acknowledged leader
c) The person who controlled the monarch
d) The person who advised the queen
Explanation: power behind the throne: a person who exerts authority or influence without having formal status.
9. His friends let him down.
a) failed
b) comforted
c) succeeded
d) stood by
Explanation: let him down: fail to support or help someone as they had hoped.
10. I felt like afish out of water among all those business tycoons.
a) troubled
b) stupid
c) uncomfortable
d) inferior
Explanation: like a fish out of water: not feel comfortable or relaxed because of being in an unusual or unfamiliar situation.