Question

Directions: Each of the following questions, four or five alternatives are given for the phrase in
italics in the sentence. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the phrase in italics.
Q1: He has come up during the last five years.
[Stenographer's Exam, 1991]
A) fallen in rank
humble
Brisen in status
C) become proud
D) become
Q2: After tolerating a lot of exploitation at the hands of the authorities they finally decided to
stand up for their rights.
A) seize
B) enforce
C) negotiate
D) vindicate
Q3: The boss should not have called Arun names in front of others.
A) abused
B) summoned
C) scolded
D) praised
Q4: Last evening I was held up at the meeting.
[NDA 1995]
A) kept
B) detained
C) stopped
D) delayed
Q5: I have a problem to square up with the manager.
A) work out
B) consider
C) discuss
D) settle
Q6: Sachin is not cut out for this kind of work.
A) work out
B) consider
C) discuss
D) settle​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.B

2.A

3.D

4.B

5.A

6.B/D

Answer 2

1. B) risen in status

2. C) negotiate

3. A) abused

4. B) detained

5. A) work out

6. B) consider

Hope it helps!