3. In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The beans are _____________ turned to avoid burning.
4. In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. I sensed the __________ of the argument.
5. 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'. He was able to put (1)/ pen of paper only (2)/ much later. (3)/No Error (4)
7. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Put one's foot down
Options
A. Give up easily without a fight
B. Learn to dance inspite of being clumsy
C. Adopt a firm policy when faced with opposition or disobedience
D. Take the first step of a very long difficult journey
Correct Answer: Adopt a firm policy when faced with opposition or disobedience
8. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Whistle in the dark
9. 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". I (am always wondered) what it would be like to be inside a chocolate factory.
10. 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". They loaded their ships with spices and silks and (returns) with the summer monsoon.