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 principal forbade us (A) / not to use (B)/ the entire central hall. (C)/ No error (D).

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.

Insipid

Directions (22): In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.
Better late than never

Which of the phrases given in the below sentence should replace the word/phrase that is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, make ‘No Correction required’ as the answer.

Less than 2 hours are left before the bomb explodes and annihilates the city and its inhabitants.

Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.
She said to me, “I thank you for the help you have given.”

In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

The captain said to the Army , “March forward, now”.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Lack of civic-mindedness or of patriotism

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.

We visit the shopping mall off and on.