In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then tries to decipher its meaning as used in the sentence. Choose the option which gives the meaning of the phrase most appropriately in the context of the given sentence.

It is very sad that the backward class poor children get a raw deal in education.

Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

The tribe lived with different customs.

GARRULOUS

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The ball is in (one's) court

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

I courteously asked her where was she going but she did not reply.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select No Error.

He built the theatre as a tribute to his rootings (1)/ and the thought of it outlasting him, (2)/ would surely have given him the greatest joy. (3)/ No error. (4)

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

A new gallery is being built inside the city stadium.

Fill in the blanks by choosing an appropriate alternative. 

Neither his sister nor his friend_________ going there.