Selecting Words

111.Fate smiles …… those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.
a.with
b.over
c.on
d.

round

Option “C” is correct.

112.The miser gazed …… at the pile of gold coins in front of him.
a.avidly
b.admiringly
c.
d.

earnestly

Option “A” is correct.

113.Catching the earlier train will give us the …… to do some shopping.
a.chance
b.luck
c.possibility
d.

occasion

Option “A” is correct.

114.I saw a …… of cows in the field.
a.group
b.herd
c.swarm
d.

flock

Option “B” is correct.
A herd usually refers to a group of animals with hooves, like cows or sheep

115.The grapes are now …… enough to be picked.
a.ready
b.mature
c.ripe
d.

advanced

Option “C” is correct.

116.Success in this examination depends …… hard work alone.
a.at
b.over
c.for
d.

on

Option “D” is correct.

117.My uncle decided to take …… and my sister to the market.
a.I
b.mine
c.me
d.

myself

Option “C” is correct.

118.If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be …… by the customs authority.
a.possessed
b.punished
c.confiscated
d.

fined

Option “C” is correct.

119.Man does not live by …… alone.
a.food
b.bread
c.meals
d.

diet

Option “B” is correct.

120.Piyush behaves strangely at times and, therefore, nobody gets …… with him.
a.about
b.through
c.along
d.

up

Option “C” is correct.