Fill in the blanks Mcqs

It was he who put “a spoke in my wheel”.A. tried to cause an accident
B. helped in the execution of the plan
C. thwarted in the execution of the plan
D. destroyed the plan

Plough a lonely furrow means______________________?A. remain unaffected
B. do without the help of others
C. survive in isolation
D. remain non-aligned

He is “out and out” a reactionary.A. no more
B. thoroughly
C. in favour of
D. deadly against

The decision did not appear to “hold out” bright prospects.A. highlight
B. show
C. offer
D. promise

Stew in ones own juice means_________________?A. To fight with his mind
B. To destroy his memory
C. Suffer in his own juice
D. Suffer for his own act

Play to the gallery means___________?A. advertise
B. cater to the public taste
C. attempt to appeal to popular taste
D. depend upon the public for approval

He is using “backstairs influence” to sort out his matter.A. Political influence
B. Backing influence
C. Deserving and proper influence
D. Secret and unfair influence

This matter has been “hanging fire” for the last many days. It should be sorted out.A. going on slowly
B. hotly debated
C. stuck up
D. ignored

The boxing 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