2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Killing of one's own child
5. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. To face the music
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: It has been the handmaid of the ruling class. Q: Therefore, ever since the dawn of civilization, persons in power have always tried to supervise or control education. R: Education is an instrument which imparts knowledge and therefore, indirectly controls power. S: It is an old saying that knowledge is power.
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: This is despite the fact that there is a rampant migration of rural families to urban centres. Q: Generally the gains of being a unit of the urban population are less than the disadvantages and risks that are inbuilt in the urban life. R: Rural population still dominates the urban population as far as the number is considered. S: India is a country of villages.
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. The residents celebrated Diwali.
Options
A. Celebration of Diwali was done by the residents.
Correct Answer: Diwali was celebrated by the residents.
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. The foreman said to his workers "I cannot pay you higher wages."
Options
A. The foreman warned his workers that he cannot pay them higher wages.
B. The foreman told his workers that he could not pay them higher wages.
C. The foreman told his workers that they could not be paid higher wages.
D. The foreman forbid his workers to pay higher wages.