Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical sentence.

As soon as the visitor's dishonest purpose was discovered he was _____ the door.

Directions: In the question below, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct one out of the four.

As soon as my attention was _____ the state of the staircase, I got it repaired.

Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical sentence. In case of more than one blank, the different words given in the options shall fill in the corresponding order.
_____ pompous, he was an entertaining companion.

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative from the options given.

I wish my brother _____ here to listen to this entertaining lecture.

Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical sentence. In case of more than one blank, the different words given in the options shall fill in the corresponding order.
Did you think you ......... somewhere before? 

Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical sentence. In case of more than one blank, the different words given in the options shall fill in the corresponding order.
He has ...... he deals both in books and curies.

In the question given below, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct one out of the four.

The way he is currying favour _____ his rich neighbour is sickening.

Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical sentence. In case of more than one blank, the different words given in the options shall fill in the corresponding order.
Because of his distrust _____ everyone, he could never gain any good friends.