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.

Make one’s mark

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.

Many centuries of European history have been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each other in America.
I. had been marked
II. has been marked
III. is being marked

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.

Mamata is a dead ringer of one of my friends. I in fact walked up to her at an event mistaking her for my friend.

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

Of the first water

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

dark horse

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Breath of fresh air

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
 Bag and baggage

Economic policies formulated by the IAS officers are generally above the power of comprehension off most of the ministers.