5. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. To go through fire and water
Options
A. To scold someone
B. To experience many dangers in order to achieve something
7. The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: He was a funny looking man with a high, bald, done shaped head, a face very small in comparison and a long wavy beard. Q: He didn't work at his trade-a stonecutter, more than what was necessary to keep his wife and three boys alive. R: His unusual features were standing a joke among his friends. S: He was a poor man-an idler.
8. The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: When all the credit worthy people were given loans to a logical limit, they ceased to be a part of the market. Q: Even this would have been understandable if it could work as an eye opener. R: Owing to the materialistic culture elsewhere, it was possible to keep selling newer products to the consumers despite having existing ones which served equally well. S: They were lured through advertising and marketing techniques of 'dustbinisation' of the customer; and then finally, once they became ready customers, they were given loans and credits to help them by more and more.
9. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. John was arrested on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he was released.
Options
A. The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence released him.
B. John was arrested on a charge of murder but was released for lack of evidence.
C. The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he was released.
D. John had been arrested on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he had been released.
Correct Answer: The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence released him.
10. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "I saw a snake here."