In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and mark it by selecting the appropriate option.

The employee did not ............. to the argument of the manager.

• precede

• exceed

• concede

• recede

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Cantankerous

• Humorous

• Quarrelsome

• Remorseful

• Dullness

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Connoisseur

• Decisive

• Uncivilised

• Discerning Judge

• Narrow-minded

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Mealy-mouthed

• Ill-tempered

• Soft-spoken

• Enthusiastic

• Depressed

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

By fits and starts

• Occasionally

• Totally

• Finally

• Irregularly