1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. An ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty
2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Excessively lengthy speech
3. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". We wouldn't want them to think we (doing) anything immoral.
4. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". May be they (has had) a fight.
5. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. To let someone off
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. Three times this was X-only be compared to the deepest notes of thunder Y-shook with the noise, that can Z-repeated, and each time the earth
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. The causes and their X-in the same series Y-one order, they stand Z-effects belong to the
9. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. Sunita will bake two dozen cupcakes for the bake sale.
Options
A. For the bake sale, two dozen cookies will be baked by Sunita.
B. For the bake sale, two dozen cookies is baked by Sunita.
C. Baking of two dozen cookies by Sunita will be done for the bake sale.
D. Baking of two dozen cookies by Sunita is done for the bake sale.
Correct Answer: For the bake sale, two dozen cookies will be baked by Sunita.
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. My mother said to my father, "I am very busy now."
Options
A. My mother told my father that I am very busy now.
B. My mother told my father that she is very busy then.
C. My mother told my father that she was very busy then.
D. My mother told my father that I was very busy now.