Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

The firing of several guns during a battle or as part of a ceremony.

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.

Babu said, "I've told my friends you'll be here. 

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. During the mid 1600s, the Sun King, Louis XIV created a new fad of platform shoes, simply because he had the royal power to do so.
P. The chopines were worn to increase a woman's height.
Q. The platform shoes soon became the symbol of nobility.
R. They were often 24 inches off the ground and ladies had to be escorted through the streets.
S. Also during the time, women in Florence were wearing platform shoes known as chopines.
6. Some historians believe the modern-day high heel originates from the chopine.

Choose appropriate arcles for the given sentence:
 ____ heavy rainfall last week was ___ disaster to crops that were already in ___ dismal state.

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.

SCORN

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. Albert Edward had never liked the new vicar.
P. He wasn't the type of man they wanted with a classy congregation.
Q. And now he straightened himself a little.
R. He knew his value.
S. He'd said from the beginning that they had made a mistake.
6. He wasn't going to allow himself to be put upon.

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

A student of colleage.

Directions : In the questions given below a sentence is given with two blanks in each. Corresponding to each question two columns are given with three words in each column. Which combination of words from the two columns will perfectly fit into the blanks to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.

Mutual political suspicion and a lack of ______ of the complexities of the international situation have brought about a confrontation. The Chief Minister may have even made _______and tactical misjudgments.
Column I                                                                              Column II

A. Appreciation                                                                   D. Acceptable

B. Acknowledgement                                                         E. Diplomatic

C. Plethora                                                                           F. Strategic