The maiden speech of the young member of the Lok Sabha was very much appreciated by the people.
(a) farewell speech
(b) short speech
(c) first speech
(d) speech about women

Please do not interfere with my work.
(a) meddle
(b) help
(c) object
(d) copy

This job is very tedious.
(a) tiresome
(b) dull
(c) interesting
(d) exciting

She takes after her mother.
(a) follows
(b) comes after
(c) resembles
(d) imitates

He is very intelligent, but ill-favoured by nature.
(a) unlucky
(b) weak in health
(c) short-tempered
(d) ugly

People thronged to pay homage to the departed leader.
(a) humility
(b) tribute
(c) obedience
(d) allegiance

He kept his eyes peeled and his ears pricked for some important clue.
(a) hint
(b) inkling
(c) intimation
(d) signal

The spectators looked at the batsman in amazement when he hit sixer after sixer.
(a) shock
(b) wonder
(c) surprise
(d) suspicion

Very few of our batsmen have any real consistency.
(a) constancy
(b) competence
(c) permanence
(d) uniformity

He has an electrifying presence.
(a) attractive
(b) fearsome
(c) exciting
(d) disturbing

For better health we must refrain from smoking.
(a) dissuade
(b) desist
(c) prevent
(d) curb