Quiz – 1

Answer: Cleared up (of the weather) means to become brighter.

Answer: no preposition needed

Answer: found to possess the required qualifications is the correct usage.

Answer: Option : 'Illuminated' means 'to supply or decorate with light'. It relates to the given sentence: the government buildings were decorated with light on Republic Day.
Hence option illuminated is correct.
Option: 'Enlightened' means 'to receive intellectual or spiritual light'.
Option : 'Lightened' means 'to become lighter or less dark', generally referring to complexion.
Option : 'Glowed' means 'to emit bright light', for example: glow in the dark toys. 'Glowed' is a verb whereas the word must be a describing one, like an adjective.
These words do not complete the sentence in meaning, and 'illuminated' is the most appropriate option.

Answer : We had such a wonderful time at the party last night.

Answer: Here, the sentence is talking about how employment advertisements should make it clear as to how many vacancies are available.
The words given in the options are:
Provide - to make available for use.
Specify - to state a fact or requirement clearly.
Contain - to have or hold something within or restraint.
Declare - to say something in a solemn or emphatic manner.
So, the most apt answer is option specify.

Answer: As sober as a judge means completely sober.

Answer: Collusion means secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others.
So, collusion is the most suitable word to fill in the blank.

Answer: Soft minded people are susceptible/ more likely to embrace superstitions.
Prone to is the appropriate choice among the given options.

Answer: Efficient employees are a company's asset (valuable resource).