291. 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 the execution of the plan D. destroyed the plan ✅ The correct answer is option C.
292. He is a great hand at organising public meetings. A. very fond of B. expert at C. accustomed to D. well qualified for ✅ The correct answer is option B.
293. I cannot put up with that nasty fellow. A. appreciate B. endure C. control D. forgive ✅ The correct answer is option B.
294. I want none of your back chat. A. impertinent remarks B. complaints C. trenchant criticism D. pleasing remarks ✅ The correct answer is option A.
295. To hit the jackpot A. To gamble B. To get an unexpected victory C. To be wealthy D. To make money unexpectedly ✅ The correct answer is option B.
296. To set the people by ears A. To box the people B. To insult and disgrace the people C. To punish heavily D. To excite people to a quarrel ✅ The correct answer is option D.
297. To make the grade A. To fail in a task B. To get good marks in an examination C. To come out successful D. To make good one’s previous loss ✅ The correct answer is option C.
298. A square peg in a round hole A. An impossible task B. A scheme that never works C. A person unsuited to the position he fills D. None of these ✅ The correct answer is option C.
299. The lady was shedding crocodile tears. A. silent tears B. profuse tears C. false tears D. tears of happiness ✅ The correct answer is option C.
300. A pipe dream A. A pleasant dream B. A bad dream C. An impracticable plan D. A foolish idea ✅ The correct answer is option C.