In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The weather has been awful and it’s getting_____.

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.

I enjoyed visiting Nainital but it was a far cry from the ideal hill station I expected.

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.

Rohit argued well to drive home his point to the jury.

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.

The scandal involving a high official was hushed up by the authorities.

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.

I got the information straight from the horse’s mouth.

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.

I know that the children get in your hair, but you should try not to be let it upset you.

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).

His work is not (A) /connected to the Education Ministry (B)/but with the Labour Ministry. (C)/ No error (D).

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).

The progress made (A) / in the field of environmental studies (B)/ for the early 1970s is remarkable.(C)/ No error (D).