In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The thief explained how he ……….. from the jail.

Select the word with the correct spelling.

In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

Bala's mother said. Will you lock the door, Bala? 

Rearrange the following eight sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) and (H) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Both Ram and Shayam realized their mistake and were ashamed about what they had said.
(B) Vivek happened to overhear their conversation and was very angry with both of them for criticizing the tree.
(C) Two friends, Ram and Shayam, were seeking respite from the searing heat of the midday Sun when they saw a huge leafy tree.
(D) “It’s plain tree”, said his friend. “Don’t waste your time looking for fruits. It produces neither edible fruits nor good wood. It’s one of the most useless trees around.”
(E) “How can you say such a thing when you’re enjoying the shade of this beautiful tree at this very moment?” snapped Vivek unable to control his anger.
(F) They took shelter under the huge leafy tree and soon felt cool and refreshed.
(G) Busy belittling the tree both Ram and Shayam did not notice that another person, Vivek, was lying on the other side of the tree taking shelter.
(H) “What sort of a tree is this? Does it produce edible fruits?” asked Ram.
Which of the following should be the first sentence after the rearrangement?

Having deprived of their houses (A)/ in the recent earthquake (B)/ they had no other option but to take shelter in a school. (C) No error (D) 

Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.
Ram said, “Pay attention to me.” Ram asked

Select the correctly spelt word.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement. 

The housing problem in Mumbai becomes more serious day by day.