Directions (80): In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing      

Change into Indirect speech. 

Hari said to his servant, "Prepare a cup of tea for me." 

In each of 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 and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The unruly behaviour of the parliamentarians _______ the speaker. 

The karate teacher asked me why I had been absent the day before. 

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 false appearance of the building erected for the function was blown away in the storm. 

Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.
She said to me, “I shall forgive you.”

Do not lose your head in public. 

To let off steam my friend started murmuring