81.He passed himself off as a noble man.
a. Was regarded as
b. Pretended to be
c. Was thought to be
d. Was looked upon
82.This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
a. going on slowly
b. hotly debated
c. stuck up
d. ignored
83.In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
a. die on a horse back
b. die in the battlefield
c. die while still working
d. die with honour
84.The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
a. a keen contest
b. a huge attraction
c. a lovely spectacle
d. a game without any result
85.When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
a. became desperate
b. felt sad
c. became angry
d. became discouraged
86.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
87.The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of present situation
a. cancel
b. discuss
c. reconsider
d. postpone
88.Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet
a. flatters
b. praises others
c. admonishes others
d. praises himself
89.He is out and out a reactionary.
a. no more
b. thoroughly
c. in favour of
d. deadly against
90.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