Direction: The most attractive and unique feature of crossword puzzle is that it is a game one can play alone. There are several kinds of crossword puzzles. One kind is the prize competition in which the (1) who finds the correct answer gets a big prize (2) the answers are very hard to find, since several (3) appear equally appropriate : bad, mad or sad, for (4) in the clue sentence, “people are seldom popular” Such (5) attract people who are fond of gambling, because by (6) a small entry fee, they can win big prizes. The (7) type of crossword puzzle is one in which (8) is only one possible answer to every clue. But (9) answer is elusive and calls for some detective work (10) our part. The clue gives only hints about the word. A (11) like’ mate changes to flesh for food I (12) elude you till you realise that by changing the (13) of I mate’ you getr ‘ meat ‘ your comprehension and your (14) knowledge are put to the test. The effort to (15) such crosswords is an intellectual exercise.

Direction: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
There is nothing which a man of strong will cannot achieve. Will-power is the sure hypnotism that ##QUESTION_1## all obstacles that ##QUESTION_2## our progress. A man of strong will is always ##QUESTION_3##, while one who is weak in will has to ##QUESTION_4## many failures. “Nothing ventured, nothing gained ##QUESTION_5## be an excellent rule of conduct, but no strong will, no ##QUESTION_6## is the greatest ##QUESTION_7## of life. All difficulties melt away before a ##QUESTION_8## mind. Very often we attribute our ##QUESTION_9## to chance, fate or stars. We blame our luck, but ##QUESTION_10## do we examine our minds, the weakness of which is really responsible for our failures.