1. Which one of the following is the correct meaning of the phrase 'by fitts and starts'?

at irregular intervals

at regular intervals

at rapid rates

suddenly

2. 'Put up with' means--

endure

adapt

adopt

overcome

3. To take on to task---

disgrace

handle

entreat

rebuke

4. 'Hold water' means--

keep water

drink water

store water

bear examination

5. There is no -- rule in this matter.

black and white

far and wide

null and void

hard and fast

6. 'Bad blood' means--

friendship

animosity

generosity

faithfulness

7. 'Bad blood' means--

friendship

animosity

generosity

faithfulness

8. What is the meaning of 'out of the wood'?

out of the jungle

out of the bush

free from difficulties

out of the way

9. 'To get along with' means--

to adjust

to accompany

to interest

to walk

10. I want to settle this issue--

once again

.once for all

once or twice

just now