31. The two friends were distinct in every thing; dress, manners, hair-style and food habits.

similar
uniform
opposite
different

Detailed SolutionThe two friends were distinct in every thing; dress, manners, hair-style and food habits.

32. The thief confessed at the police station that he had stolen my watch.

concealed
disproved
denied
admitted

Detailed SolutionThe thief confessed at the police station that he had stolen my watch.

33. The teacher told the student to abridge the essay he had written.

amplify
shorten
increase
modify

Detailed SolutionThe teacher told the student to abridge the essay he had written.

34. The teacher instructed the students to draw the marginal lines.

central
fractional
global
angular

Detailed SolutionThe teacher instructed the students to draw the marginal lines.

35. The teacher gave a vivid description of the next day’s programme.

obscure
inanimate
hazy
unintelligible

Detailed SolutionThe teacher gave a vivid description of the next day’s programme.

36. The sudden appearance of the stranger in the cottage despite all doors being closed is questionable.

casual
surprising
dubious
certain

Detailed SolutionThe sudden appearance of the stranger in the cottage despite all doors being closed is questionable.

37. The stuffed toy bore a glossy look.

obscene
dull
sleek
ventilating

Detailed SolutionThe stuffed toy bore a glossy look.

38. The students assembled in the meeting hall.

removed
diffused
dispersed
eliminated

Detailed SolutionThe students assembled in the meeting hall.

39. The stranger who stayed with us was a ruthless fellow.

candid
sympathetic
cordial
courteous

Detailed SolutionThe stranger who stayed with us was a ruthless fellow.

40. The story was set up in an eerie atmosphere.

delightful
weird
warm
canny

Detailed SolutionThe story was set up in an eerie atmosphere.