Reading Section — ENGLISH [FL] STD 12 Science — Question

Taking such cases to the courts does little good. [is the way out, is the only option, is not fruitful]

The business was not especially profitable, so he had to resort to both begging and petty thievery.
[have the possibility of, chose an alternative of, to take a path of]

I was in great dread of a scolding from the teacher.
[afraid, need, lookout]

Jo made a crying face but without a trace of sincerity. [a totally fake one, with very less honesty, without a sign of immorality]

You should not seek a prop in Mr. Andrews because he happens to be an Englishman.
[take advantage of, look for support of, obtain the signature of]

He stood there in broad daylight, it was impossible to mistake him for an old acquaintance.
[and he was able to understand everything about, and he was not able to recognise that he was, and he was able to recognise that he was not]

Mr. Lamb: Not on my account. I don’t mind who comes into the garden. [due to me, by my bank balance, on my money]

He sat frowning at the oily component he cradled in his hands. [released in dropped in, clasped in]

Jansie came to know that they were both earmarked for the biscuit factory. [backed off for, used for, reserved for]

The man sank again into silence so profound that Sadao took up his wrist.

[became quiet totally, became totally weak, almost slept soundly]