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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Begin with a strong (1), keen desire to the object which you want to achieve. If your desire is weak, momentary, or (2), your achievements will also be likewise and there may be no (3) at all. But if you go after your (4) with energy, determination, persistence and an ever-present, (5), burning, clear-cut, definite desire, nothing under the sum can keep you from success. Remember that only (6) the depth of your desire depends the swiftness of your progress towards success. Persistence and dogged (7) will guarantee success against all (8). No matter what happens, keep cool and keep trying. Never give up. The hardest man to beat is the one who will not (9). He will (10) the seeming setbacks and ultimately crown himself with success.

1. A. persistent

B. consistent 

C. resistant 

D. continuous 

2. A. frugal 

B. immediate 

C. transient 

D. uncertain 

3. A. requirements 

B. achievements 

C. consequences 

D. repercussion 

4. A. goal 

B. destination 

C. desire 

D. incentive 

5. A. biting 

B. diminishing 

C. gnawing 

D. decaying 

6. A. over 

B. upon 

C. at 

D. on 

7. A. determination 

B. end 

C. destination 

D. aim 

8. A. obstacle 

B. odds 

C. hindrances 

D. impediments 

9. A. quit 

B. forgo 

C. leave 

D. Shirk 

10. A. occupy 

B. conquer

C. invade 

D. confiscate

Answers-

1. (A) 2. (C) 3. (B) 4. (A) 5. (C) 6. (B) 7. (A) 8. (B) 9. (A) 10. (B)