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

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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

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17. Lack of occupation is not necessary revealed by manifest idleness.
A.easily perceived
B.easily acquired
C.easily infected
D.easily deflected

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18. The accident occurred due to his lapse.
A.trick
B.interval
C.error
D.ignorance

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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

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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

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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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