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[#221] After the successful performance of the great actor was over, there was thunder-struck applause for a few minutes.
Correct Answer

(D) thunderous

Explanation

Solution: After the successful performance of the great actor was over, there was thunderous applause for a few minutes.

[#222] With the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers expect to learn the age and size of the universe and to probe its origin, evolution, and ultimate fate.
Correct Answer

(B) probe for

Explanation

Solution: With the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers expect to learn the age and size of the universe and to probe for its origin, evolution, and ultimate fate.

[#223] No one could explain how a calm and balanced person like him could penetrate such a mindless act on his friends.
Correct Answer

(B) perpetrate
(F) perpetrate

Explanation

Solution: No one could explain how a calm and balanced person like him could perpetrate such a mindless act on his friends.

[#224] I gave him the little money that I could spare then.
Correct Answer

(C) a little

Explanation

Solution: I gave him a little money that I could spare then.

[#225] They left the town with bag and baggage .
Correct Answer

(C) bag and baggage

Explanation

Solution: They left the town bag and baggage.