coal as a fuel(A)/ in place of wood(B)/ during this period (C)/ people were beginning to use(D)  

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the Answer-sheet.

The library, if used properly, is invaluable in helping you develop discernment. It is rich………..(1)……….information that goes far beyond the……….(2)……….of any one text book or course…..(3)…….your text book authors does not make a particular……….(4)…………clear and you feel the need……..(5)………another description in greater detail………..(6)………in  other words, go to the library and ………7)….other books on the subject. By calling……(8)……..two or three writers dealing with the ……..(9)…….topic, you will find some…..(10)……of certain facts. In seeking additional sources, you will have gained immeasurably, for you will have seen what several experts perceive as being particularly important on common subject.
(Mark your answer 1)

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'

The Board of Directors (a)/ want all possible facilities (b)/and allowances for (c)/ itself. (d)/ No error (e)

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. The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded every year for a novel written by a writer from the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland and aims to represent the very best in contemporary fiction.
P. In 2002, the Man Group became the sponsor and they chose the new name, "Booker".
Q. Great efforts are made to ensure that the judging panel is balanced so that a writer, a critic, an editor, an academic and well-known persons are included.
R. Publishers can submit books for consideration for the prize, but judges can also ask for books to be included which they think suitable.
S. The prize was originally called the Booker-McConnell Prize, which was the name of the company that sponsored it.
6. However, when the panel of judges has been finalized, they are left to make their own decisions without any further interference from the prize sponsor.

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.

" Fie! a soldier and afraid of fighting! " said Babar. 

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate Preposition choosing from the options given below: 

I bought this shirt_______₹ 200.

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'

Whenever (a)/ you are coming here, (b)/ you bring a lot of (c)/ sweets for me. (d)/ No error (e)

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 your answer is (D).

She has slept for eight hours last night.