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11. The detective suddenly ________ a useful clue.
A. Gave in
B. Came across
C. Fill up
D. Fell down
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION : Came across means to encounter something unexpected.
12. The girl ________ her mother.
A. Takes after
B. Calls in
C. Puts off
D. Puts by
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Takes after means resemble a parent or ancestor.
13. You _______ catch the train at once.
A. Will
B. Can
C. Shall
D. Must
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:
The given sentence talks about catching the train at once. Must mean should (necessarily).
14. After months of grueling training, the athlete was finally able to ____________ and win the championship.
A. Pull through
B. Pull out
C. Pull in
D. Pull over
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:”Pull through” is a phrasal verb that means to overcome a difficult situation, such as an illness, injury, or challenge. In this sentence, the athlete persevered through the grueling training and was able to overcome the challenges to win the championship.
15. Despite the stormy weather, the hikers were determined to ____________ and reach the summit.
A. Push Back
B. Gets Down
C. Cheer Up
D. Push Through
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION: “Push through” is a phrasal verb that means to persevere and overcome difficulties or obstacles. In this sentence, the hikers are determined to reach the summit despite the challenging weather conditions.
16. After losing his job, Tom had to ____________ and forge a new career path.
A. Dress himself as
B. Pick himself up
C. Come himself up
D. Count himself on
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION : “Pick himself up” is a phrasal verb that means to recover from a setback or failure and regain one’s motivation or confidence. In this sentence, Tom is determined to overcome the loss of his job and find a new career path.
17. Despite the long hours and low pay, the interns were determined to ____________ and complete the program.
A. Stick it out
B. Count On
C. Dive Into
D. Come up
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:
“Stick it out” is a phrasal verb that means to persevere through a difficult or unpleasant situation. In this sentence, the interns are determined to endure the long hours and low pay and complete the program.
18. The teacher will __________ a new chapter tomorrow.
A. Take over
B. Take up
C. Take down
D. Take off
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:
In the context of the sentence, take up means to pursue a matter later or further. Take-over means becoming responsible for a task. Takedown means to write down spoken words. Take off means choosing to have a break.
19. Even though the project was behind schedule, the team was determined to ____________ and meet the deadline.
A. Buckle in
B. Buckle down
C. Got up
D. Put up
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION: “Buckle down” is a phrasal verb that means to work with increased focus and dedication to accomplish a task or goal. In this sentence, the team is determined to work harder and more efficiently to complete the project on time, despite falling behind schedule.
20. Several minutes passed / before she returned / carry milk / for the dog.
A. Before she returned
B. Carry milk
C. For the dog
D. Several minutes passed
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:
In the above sentence there are two clauses, the main clause and the subordinate clause. In the subordinate clause ‘returned’ is the main and transitive verb and after the transitive verb object is used.