In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Be in the red

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 magnificent civilization of Atlantis was shattered and plunged beneath the sea in February 1882.
I. was destroyed and dumped
II. shattered and plunged
III. had been shattered and dumped

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

He invited me to his place yesterday.

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

He said to Manoj, “I celebrated my birthday two days ago.”

In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

A river is any natural stream (A)/ for fresh water (B)/ larger than a brook. (C)/ No error (D)

BEQUEATH 

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

Desecration

Read the passage carefully and chose the correct answer to each blank out of the four alternatives.

The ___(a)___ age is the age of machines. From the ___(b)___ the Industrial Revolution began in Europe.

Man’s life has been changing___ (c)___ many ways. At first the change was ___(d)___. Now machines have become ____(e)___ of our daily lives.

Choose the correct answer for option (e).