Question 1: Here are some sentences from the story. Choose the word from the brackets which can be substituted for the italicised words in the sentences.
1. A few years later, the marriage faltered. (failed, broke, became weak).
2. Einstein was constantly at odds with people at the university. (on bad terms, in disagreement, unhappy)
3. The newspapers proclaimed his work as “a scientific revolution.” (declared, praised, showed)
4. Einstein got ever more involved in politics, agitating for an end to the arms buildup. (campaigning, fighting, supporting)
5. At the age of 15, Einstein felt so stifled that he left the school for good. (permanently, for his benefit, for a short time)
6. Five years later, the discovery of nuclear fission in Berlin had American physicists in an uproar. (in a state of commotion, full of criticism, in a desperate state)
7. Science wasn’t the only thing that appealed to the dashing young man with the walrus moustache. (interested, challenged, worried)
Answer:
1. A few years later the marriage became weak.
2. Einstein was constantly in disagreement with people at the university.
3. The newspaper declared his work as a scientific revolution.
4. Einstein got never more involved in politics fighting for an end to the arms build-up.
5. At the age of 15, Einstein felt so shifted that he left the school permanently.
6. Five years later the discovery of nuclear fission\ in berlin had American physicists in a desperate state.
7. Science wasn’t the only thing that interested the dashing young man with the walrus moustache.
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