Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.

The battle of Saratoga is included by Sir Edward Creasy among his fifteen decisive battles which have, by its result, affected the history of the world.
I. by their results
II. due to its result
III. by virtue of their results

In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

PROWESS

Choose the correct passive voice of the following sentence, from the options. below:
 Anita saw a picture.

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 A skeleton in the cupboard

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

Harry said that he would not be in town on Friday.

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning of the given word as your answer.

Lukewarm

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

One fireman died while 14 others had a narrow escape when a part of the factory-cum-outlet of a well-known battery ___(1)___ firm where they were battling a major ___(2)___ collapsed following a series of sudden explosions in west Delhi. The brave fireman who had joined the department last year and got married ___(3)___, was buried under a pile of debris following explosions which were triggered by a compressor burst. The fireman died due to excessive bleeding and smoke inhalation. It took firemen five hours to pull his body out of the debris.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Aunt said to mother, "I will be in Surat on Friday."