Which of the idioms 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below each sentence should replace the idiom printed in bold in the following sentences to make sentence correct? If the sentence is correct mark answer 5, which is No correction required.

A true friend is always ready to stand by you even in difficult times.

In the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below, in each sentence there are five pairs of words. Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningfully complete.

He ……… to the audience in a soft but confident tone all ……… had happened.

Read below sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 5. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

The media has played(1)/ a key role in(2)/ the success of LOC Kargil which(3)/ reflecting a real picture of the Kargil war.(4)/ No error.(5)

In the following sentence there are two blank spaces. Below, in each sentence there are five pairs of words. Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningfully complete.

He was not ____ to ____ done the exercise himself.

Which of the idioms in options 1, 2, 3, or 4 given below each sentence should replace the idiom printed in bold to make the sentence correct? If the sentence is correct mark option 5, which is ‘no correction required’.

It is reported that some ruffians laying hands to her while she was returning home.

Read the sentence below to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

Many multinational companies (1) / have not been as (2) /successful in India (3) /than we expected.(4)/ No error (5)

Read the sentence below to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

There are many (1) /ways of which (2) /inflation can (3) /be measured. (4) No error (5)

DIRECTIONS:   Which of the phrase (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No Correction is required' mark (5) as the answer.

As soon as she opened the umbrella, a scorpion fell about of it.

DIRECTIONS:   Which of the phrase (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No Correction is required' mark (5) as the answer.

A true leader's life is a saga of dedicating to the cause of welfare of human beings.

DIRECTIONS:   Which of the phrase (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No Correction is required' mark (5) as the answer.

He firmly believes that a significant change in the structures of our various departments is necessary.

DIRECTIONS:   Which of the phrase (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No Correction is required' mark (5) as the answer.

Despite being considerable difficulty, this is one of the most popular exercise.

DIRECTIONS:   Which of the phrase (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No Correction is required' mark (5) as the answer.

The prayer is most likely to start at 6.00 am.

DIRECTIONS:  Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

In an effort to provide ....... for higher education to all, most of the universities have been providing education without adequate infrastructure, thus churning out ........ graduates every yea.

DIRECTIONS:  Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The move to allow dumping of mercury ......... an outcry from residents of the area who .............. that high levels of mercury will affect their health and destroy ecologically sensitive forest area.

DIRECTIONS:  Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Even as the .............. elsewhere in the world are struggling to come out of recession, Indian Consumers are splurging on consumer goods and to ............... this growth, companies are investing heavily in various sectors.

Which of the idioms 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the idiom printed in bold in the following sentences to make sentence correct? If the sentence is correct mark answer 5, which is No correction required.

The thief was caught red-handed by police.

Which of the idioms 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the idiom printed in bold in the following sentences to make sentence correct? If the sentence is correct mark answer 5, which is No correction required.

I told her that I was prepared to show my hands provided she agreed to do the same.

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (5) as the answer.

Each of the loan must be approved by the Branch Manager—

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (5) as the answer.

The issue was taken before the Municipal Corporation meeting last week—

Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required.’ mark (5) as the answer.

He has asked for the names of those employees who are involved in the project.

The art of storytelling is not dead, and it will not be allowed to die. The invention of printing, literacy and the average man’s increasing enslavement to the visual media in recent decades threaten to stamp out the art altogether. It faces a threat now even in Indian homes, at least in urban areas, where it has been kept alive for centuries by indulgent grandmothers using the tales of princes, princesses and flying horses for lullaby.

Which/Who among the following have kept the art alive for centuries?

The art of storytelling is not dead, and it will not be allowed to die. The invention of printing, literacy and the average man’s increasing enslavement to the visual media in recent decades threaten to stamp out the art altogether. It faces a threat now even in Indian homes, at least in urban areas, where it has been kept alive for centuries by indulgent grandmothers using the tales of princes, princesses and flying horses for lullaby.

‘Art’ as used in the paragraph refers to:

The art of storytelling is not dead, and it will not be allowed to die. The invention of printing, literacy and the average man’s increasing enslavement to the visual media in recent decades threaten to stamp out the art altogether. It faces a threat now even in Indian homes, at least in urban areas, where it has been kept alive for centuries by indulgent grandmothers using the tales of princes, princesses and flying horses for lullaby.

‘Tales’ as used in this paragraph relates to

The art of storytelling is not dead, and it will not be allowed to die. The invention of printing, literacy and the average man’s increasing enslavement to the visual media in recent decades threaten to stamp out the art altogether. It faces a threat now even in Indian homes, at least in urban areas, where it has been kept alive for centuries by indulgent grandmothers using the tales of princes, princesses and flying horses for lullaby.

According to the passage, the threat to storytelling is the result of

In the following questions, you have a brief passage with some questions following the passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the given alternatives.

Read not to contradict and confuse, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. That is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly and with diligence and attention. Some books may also be read by deputy, and extracts made of them by others but that would be only in the less important arguments and the meaner sort of books; as distilled books are like common distilled waters, fleshy things. Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.

What should be the purpose of reading a book?

In the following questions, you have a brief passage with some questions following the passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the given alternatives.

Read not to contradict and confuse, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. That is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly and with diligence and attention. Some books may also be read by deputy, and extracts made of them by others but that would be only in the less important arguments and the meaner sort of books; as distilled books are like common distilled waters, fleshy things. Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.

What is meant by "some books to be tasted"?

In the following questions, you have a brief passage with some questions following the passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the given alternatives.

Read not to contradict and confuse, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. That is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly and with diligence and attention. Some books may also be read by deputy, and extracts made of them by others but that would be only in the less important arguments and the meaner sort of books; as distilled books are like common distilled waters, fleshy things. Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.

How is man’s character influenced by the art of writing?

In the following questions, you have a brief passage with some questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the given alternatives.

From the world of magic, hypnosis is moving into the world of medicines. From hocus-pocus performed by men in black caps to hypnotherapy practiced by directors in white coats. The purpose is to help people stop smoking, lose weight, overcome phobias and control pain in variety of medical situations from child birth to cancer. Research laboratories are currently checking out the success rate of therapy under hypnosis, while medical journals stand by to publish the results. And the important thing is, nobody is laughing.

In the 1840s, a British doctor in Calcutta created a controversy by performing over 1000 operations with hypnosis as the only anesthesia. During the world wars German and British doctors used hypnosis to treat war neuroses.

Hypnosis means-

In the following questions, you have a brief passage with some questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the given alternatives.

From the world of magic, hypnosis is moving into the world of medicines. From hocus-pocus performed by men in black caps to hypnotherapy practiced by directors in white coats. The purpose is to help people stop smoking, lose weight, overcome phobias and control pain in variety of medical situations from child birth to cancer. Research laboratories are currently checking out the success rate of therapy under hypnosis, while medical journals stand by to publish the results. And the important thing is, nobody is laughing.

In the 1840s, a British doctor in Calcutta created a controversy by performing over 1000 operations with hypnosis as the only anesthesia. During the world wars German and British doctors used hypnosis to treat war neuroses.

‘Nobody is laughing’ at hypnotherapy now, because they are -

In the following questions, you have a brief passage with some questions following the passage. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the given alternatives.

From the world of magic, hypnosis is moving into the world of medicines. From hocus-pocus performed by men in black caps to hypnotherapy practiced by directors in white coats. The purpose is to help people stop smoking, lose weight, overcome phobias and control pain in variety of medical situations from child birth to cancer. Research laboratories are currently checking out the success rate of therapy under hypnosis, while medical journals stand by to publish the results. And the important thing is, nobody is laughing.

In the 1840s, a British doctor in Calcutta created a controversy by performing over 1000 operations with hypnosis as the only anesthesia. During the world wars German and British doctors used hypnosis to treat war neuroses.

The purpose of hypnotherapy is to -