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. Everyone has a mental picture of volcanoes.
P. This is the crater and it is the mouth of the volcano.
Q. In appearance it looks like a cone-shaped mountain.
R. The lava forces its way up this and overflows to form the sides of the volcano.
S. The top of the cone is rather flat and hollow.
6. Thus the volcano mountain is formed from the lava. 

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. In our country internet is becoming more and more popular.
P. In one such cafe one can sit before 'he computer.
Q. Cyber cafes are opening up like STD and ISD booths.
R. One can ask for the information one needs to know.
S. The cost ranges from Rs. 10 to 20 per hour.
6. One needs Lo tell the search engine to find the information and it will flash on the screen. 

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. The king called his three daughters to know who loved him best.
P. Cordelia, the youngest, said that she loved his Majesty according to her duty, neither more nor less.
Q. The king was very delighted to hear the words of Goneril.
R. Regan, the second daughter, said that without the love of her dear king and father, she found all joys dead.
S. Goneril, the eldest, declared that she loved her father more than words could give out.
6. The king asked Cordelia to mend her speech.

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. An educator named Rowland Hill of England is considered the Father of Philately.
P. Brazil and two Swiss cantons were next to issue stamp
Q. The US used its first stamps on July 1, 1847.
R. The world's first postage stamp was issued by Great Britain, in 1840.
S. Two years later, in 1842, stamps were issued by a private postal service in New York.
6. India's first stamp appeared in 1852.

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. The students were blockading the residences of Ministers in protest against price rise.
P. The students started throwing stones at the police cordon.
Q. At least forty students were injured.
R. They turned violent.
S. The Police lathi-charged the students.
6.The injured student were taken to a nearby hospital

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: 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.

It seems that he took pains to write the book. 

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.

His performance is remarkable. Let us hope it does not turn out to be a flash in the pan.