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.

Strike while the iron is hot

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 ) .

Vivek was astonished at his failure in the exam.

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

Fickle

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

The robbers broke in the house at night.

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.

Jump on the bandwagon

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

A gentle song sung to put a child to sleep.

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.

Encumbrance

Select the correctly spelt word.