The verb “compete” is idiomatically followed by the preposition “with” or “against” when referring to striving against someone else for a goal or prize.
12. He tried to analyse his feelings. ‘Analyse’ means
(A) to scream
(B) to dramatize
(C) to surprise
(D) to examine
Answer:
(D) to examine
Explanation:
To “analyse” (or analyze) means to discover or reveal something through detailed, methodical examination. Therefore, “to examine” is its closest synonym.
13. ‘To take down an enemy’ means
(A) To take the enemy’s photograph
(B) To kill the enemy
(C) To make friends with the enemy
(D) To ignore the enemy
Answer:
(B) To kill the enemy
Explanation:
In combat or competitive contexts, the phrasal verb “take down” means to defeat, incapacitate, or kill an opponent.
14. She took me …….. surprise.
(A) with
(B) by
(C) on
(D) at
Answer:
(B) by
Explanation:
“To take someone by surprise” is a standard English idiom meaning to catch someone off guard, happen unexpectedly, or shock them.
15. Choose the correct spelling
(A) Defination
(B) Definition
(C) Defenition
(D) Definetion
Answer:
(B) Definition
Explanation:
“Definition” is the correct spelling for a statement of the exact meaning of a word, derived from the root “define.”
