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.

She might not be the most attractive but you can’t judge a book by its cover. I’m sure she is a sweetheart.

The 1^st and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. The find the correct answer and indicate it in the answer sheet.

1. Raju and AJi were working on Mr. Dutt's roof.
P. A burglar passed and saw the ladder.
Q. The burglar climbed the ladder and got in through the first floor window.
R. The house was now empty as Mr. and Mrs. Dutt were out playing cards with their friends.
S. When they stopped they left the ladder leaning against the house.
6. He went straight to the bedroom, opened the drawer and pocketed Mrs. Dutt's jewellery. 

Directions (Q .121 - 125 ): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any . grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ' No error the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation if any).

His teacher was pleasantly ( 1 ) / surprised when she learned ( 2 ) / that despite the all problems ( 3 ) / he participated . (4) / No error ( 5 )

Select the appropriate idiom that can replace the underlined phrase in the following sentence. 

My father’s office is at a close distance from home.

Direction (1-5): Given below is a passage in which each line is numbered (1)-(5). Four words in each sentence are highlighted. Find out which word is not grammatically/contextually suitable in each of the numbered sentences.
 (1) There is a need to question those in power as it is fundamental to preserve the nation and a truthful democratic society, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. (2) He also underscored the need for more accommodation in public discourse as democracy will be the “loser” if people refused to hear voices other than their own. (3) Delivering the Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture, he said all stakeholders in a democratic system, from parties to business leaders, citizens to institutions, have to realise that asking questions is good and healthy. (4) Mukherjee said people in power, across the spectrum of politics, business or civil society, by virtue of the position they enjoy, tend to dominate the discourse and effect its direction. (5) He said Indian civilisation has always celebrated plurality and promoted tolerance as these have been binding people together for centuries despite negligible differences.

Which of the following words is not appropriate in Sentence 2?

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning of the given word as your answer.

Leisure

Find the correctly spelt word.

Direction: Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.
The letters…….by pigeons even today. (carry)