1.What was the real name of the great American short writer,'O Henry'?

2.Anything 'Pernicious' tends to injure or destroy.Something which has no such harmful effect is-

3.Do not worry, English grammar is not---to understand.

4.We(not have) a holiday since the beginning of the year.

5.If I were you,I -- the situation more carefully.

6.It is time-- your mistakes.

7.We have recently entered --- an agreement with the Inland Co-operative Society.

8.The boy from the village said,"I --- starve than dog."

9.It is too difficult to 'tolerate' bad temper for long.Which of the following phrases best replacs 'tolerate'in the above sentence?

10.I have never seen such a slow coach like you,this small work has taken you three full months.What does the idiom 'a slow coach' mean-

You should "show good manners" in the company of young ladies.Which is the appropriate phrase for the indicated expression?

(Phobia Series)

The invention of computer has "turned over a new leaf" in the history of modern technology.Which of the following is nearest in meaning to the indicated idiom?

(Phobia Series)

Trying unitedly we were able to have our project approved against strong oppositions.Which of the following says nearly the same as "against" ?

(Phobia Series)

Not many people can commit such a heinous crime "in cold blood".What does the indicated idiom mean?

(Phobia Series)