15. In spite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much headway to solve the problem.
A.progress
B.thinking
C.efforts
D.start
16. On scrutiny the police officer found out that the documents provided by the landlord were totally fabricated.
A.forged
B.historical
C.prepared
D.genuine
17. Lack of occupation is not necessary revealed by manifest idleness.
A.easily perceived
B.easily acquired
C.easily infected
D.easily deflected
18. The accident occurred due to his lapse.
A.trick
B.interval
C.error
D.ignorance
19. Sunlight and shadow made the landscape a kaleidoscope of colour.
A.tube containing mirrors and loose pieces of coloured glass
B.frequently changing pattern of bright scenes
C.a mixture of black and white
D.resembling the seven colours of rainbow
20. After the dismal performance of the team in the series concluded yesterday, the captain offered his resignation to the president of the club.
A.poor
B.sorrowful
C.minimum
D.short
21. We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved that he was right.
A.later
B.many
C.few
D.earlier
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