Verbal ability questions. Test 03

Directions (1-5):In each of the following questions , a part of sentence is given in bold. Below each sentence, four choices numbered (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given which can substitute the part of the sentence in bold. Find out the choice which can correctly substitute that part of the sentence. The number of that choice is the answer. If 'No correction needed' is your answer, the choice is (E).

1) We must take it granted that he will not come for today's function.

The train will leave at 8.30 pm, we have been ready by 7.30 pm so that we can reach the station.

She unnecessarily picked up a quarrel with him and left the party.

He has the guts to rise from the occasion and come out successfully.

I need not offer any explanation, my behaviour is speaking itself.

Directions (6-10):Pick out the word synonymous with the one in the sentence given .

6) After the dismal show the captain resigned his job.

The boy gave a graphic account of the theft.

The soldier displayed exceptional courage and saved the members of his platoon.

The police officer found that the documents recovered were fabricated.

In spite of their efforts, they could not make much headway.