Test - XII B- Unit 1

Despite the many ............ distractions she had to overcome, she achieved the success she deserved.

• extended

• extracted

• external

• extravagant

The total ............ of nuclear weapons would hopefully give the world peace.

• extermination

• elimination

• ellipsis

• exception

The ............ of hard work bringing positive results is perhaps out of favour now in the modern world.

• abstract

• opinion

• concept

• belief

Overconfidence due to overnight success can take us quickly down that ............ road to failure.

• sticky

• slippery

• oily

• slithery

He ............ more and more experience until he finally reached the top of his profession.

• achieved

• gained

• earned

• won

Having worked his fingers to the ............ for many years, he eventually saw the fruit of his hard work.

• end

• edge

• bone

• nail

Following years of intense training, the accomplished athlete ............ the medal triumphantly.

• took off

• went off

• ran off

• carried off

There are no ................ on the number of people each member can bring along.

• restrictions

• restricting

• to restrict

• restriction

The ....................... told the squad to wait for his signal.

• command

• commander

• to command

• commanding

He has been ...................................... for several months now, and he is beginning to lose heart.

• unemployed

• employee

• employer

• employed