3. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Against the clock
Options
A. To do a job fast to finish it before a deadline
5. In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow. expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.
6. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. She was annoyed (A)/when she found that(B)/the chewing gum was stuck to her hair.(C)/No error(D)
7. In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. It is not easy for an actor(A)/to earn respect from both, the fans(B)/as well as critic.(D)/No error
8. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase A gesture expressing respect, such as a bow.