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.

Beyond the pale

He is always _____ his temper. Identify the correct option to till in the blank.

Identify the best way to improve the Bold part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-

He was for a time our captain.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

A. The ingredients must therefore be of the finest quality and in the right proportions.
B. When you have them right and keep practicing you are sure to bake some of the yummiest cakes.
C. Success in life is just like baking a cake that requires many things.
D. Firstly, unless you have the right ingredients and recipe it is not going to work.

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

Eating mud

Find the correctly spelt word.

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

In a threatening manner 

Directions: In 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 as your answer.

How much longer __ this book ?