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.

PARSIMONY

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

One who holds a post without any salary

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

One who is easily deceived

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Handle with kid gloves

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

SUBSIDE

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.

OFFEND

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

No sooner did it begin to rain that all the guests ran inside.

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.

The teacher said to me, "Stand here next to the podium."