UNIT - 10 : The Great Stone Face – II — ENGLISH (NCERT) STD 8 — Question

My presentation needs to go perfectly the big promotion is at stake. (due, doubtful, at risk)

The two drugs work hand in hand to combat the disease. (jointly, adversely, satisfactorily)

The rain poured down in a torrent, but by and by, the clouds thinned and the sun eventually came out again. (after a while, in a long run, without any sign)

We drove out the troublesome kids. (took for joy ride, forced to leave, banned to drive)

They tried in vain to persuade her to go. (their level best, uselessly, quite sincerely)

KnowIng the facts about her, his head reeled. (he was happy, he was shocked and confused, he became suspicious)

The actor says he has been in a daze following the overwhelming positive reaction to his latest film. (greatly pleased, quite upset, in a confused state of mind)

Knowing the facts about her, his head reeled. (he was happy, he was shocked and confused, he became suspicious)

You must keep the child from her mother until the mother is infection-free. (hold away from, keep in touch, keep alert about)

He strained every nerve to help us ,but didn’t succeed. (made every possible effort, took great pains, tried to seek help)