Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
The peacock, which happens to be our national bird, is regarded a good omen. It is also considered to be vain because of its habit to draw attention to itself. Different religions see the peacock as a symbol in varied ways. In Christianity, it represents all -seeing God and is often used as a symbol of immortality. The Chinese believed that a glance from the bird could impregnate a woman. According to Hinduism, Saraswati – the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom – rides a peacock and when God Indra transformed himself into an animal, he chose to be a peacock. In Buddhism, the peacock symbolizes purity, and their feathers are used for purification ceremonies.

The peacock is said to be a vain bird because___

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.

Blow one’ own trumpet

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

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.

Cheek by jowl

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).

Every man in this world (a)/ wishes to live long (b)/ but nobody wanted to grow old.(c)/ No error (d).

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).

My lawn (a)/ which is overgrown (b)/needs weeding. (c)/ No error (d).

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).

When the stranger saw me, (a)/ he seemed to recognise me (b)/ and asked me what was my name. (c)/ No error (d).

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

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