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.

If he phones again, I am going to give him a piece of my mind.

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.

Retrenchment is the order of the day as recession overtakes Indian Industry.

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.

Money given to a school by only burn a hole in his pocket.

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).

He has known me (A)/ since (B)/ six years.(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).

Our new neighbors (A) /had been living in Arizona (B) / since ten years before moving to their present house (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).

It’s high time (A)/ the government takes effective steps (B)/ against malaria. (C)/ No error(D)

Directions: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternative given. Mark your answer in the Answer-sheet.

The library, if used properly, is invaluable in helping you develop discernment. It is rich . . . ( 1 ) . . . information that goes far beyond the . . . ( 2 ) . . . of any one text book or course . . . ( 3 ) . . . your text book author does not make a particular . . . ( 4 ) . . . clear and you feel the need . . . ( 5 ) . . . another description in greater detail . . . ( 6 ) . . . in other words , go to the library and . . . ( 7 ) . . . other books on the subject . By calling . . . (8) . . . two or three writers dealing with the . . . (9) . . . topic, you will find some . . . . (10) . . . of certain facts. In seeking additional sources, you will have gained immeasurably, for you will have seen what several experts perceive as being particularly important on a common subject.
(3).
(A) if  
(B) While  
(C) When
(D)Suppose 

Directions: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternative given. Mark your answer in the Answer-sheet.

The library, if used properly, is invaluable in helping you develop discernment. It is rich . . . ( 1 ) . . . information that goes far beyond the . . . ( 2 ) . . . of any one text book or course . . . ( 3 ) . . . your text book author does not make a particular . . . ( 4 ) . . . clear and you feel the need . . . ( 5 ) . . . another description in greater detail . . . ( 6 ) . . . in other words , go to the library and . . . ( 7 ) . . . other books on the subject . By calling . . . (8) . . . two or three writers dealing with the . . . (9) . . . topic, you will find some . . . . (10) . . . of certain facts. In seeking additional sources, you will have gained immeasurably, for you will have seen what several experts perceive as being particularly important on a common subject.
(2)
(A) pages
(B) limits
(C) confines
(D) limitations