106. While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
A.whispering
B.backbiting
C.gossip
D.light conversation

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107. My car broke down on way to the railway station.
A.stopped
B.met with an accident
C.ran out of petrol
D.failed to work

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108. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
A.worked very hard
B.spent a huge amount
C.tried all tricks
D.bribed several persons

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109. He is always picking holes in every project.
A.creating problems in
B.finding fault with
C.suggesting improvement in
D.asking irrelevant questions on

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110. The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
A.project is over
B.decision is made
C.death is inevitable
D.cloth has been dyed

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111. Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
A.born in a middle class family
B.born in a wealthy family
C.born in a royal family
D.born in a family of nationalists

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112. The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
A.caused unnecessary worries
B.brought about disharmony
C.caused a pleasant atmosphere
D.brought about a disciplined atmosphere

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