In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.

Cut somebody some slack

The 1^st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. The find the correct answer and indicate it in the answer sheet.

1. Some animals like fishes lay eggs and leave them.
P. The mother does not care for the eggs at all.
Q. They lay thousands of eggs at a time but do not look after them.
R. Most of the eggs die and only a few of them develop into fishes.
S. She simply leaves the eggs and never comes back to them.
6. Is this not something terrible? Yet, it is a fact.

Direction: Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. 

Many teachers_______ the lack of professional freedom as the_______ for leaving the job. 

Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.
He said, “Let us work hard.”

Obstacles mean-

Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

On one occasion he persuaded me to accompany him on a shooting expedition he was planning.

Use a fairly good quality cotton (A) as the thread is inserted in the needle's eye (B) / or nylon thread so that (C)/ the strands do not unravel (D) 

………………………….is invited for the purchasing of goods for public service by Govt. offices