The political leader has an evil reputation. He is not trusted. 

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 second sentence after rearrangement?

Direction: In the question a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressed the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

He had committed a mistake. 

Direction: In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternative 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).
Q.5. If you want to save money you must get rid of shopping.

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. 

Skeptics would not_______ that the earth actually moves, let alone that it_______ around the sun.

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 ) .

If I studied well, I will pass.

On the issue of marriage. Sarita put her foot down.