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

Some shots were fired at random.

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.

He was all at sea when he began his new job.

The students of that group have assured their project guide that they will all work against the clock. 

He was out of spirits for a few days after his defeat. 

When the family in the next house packed off at midnight, I began to smell a rat. 

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Mutual discourse

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 argument cut no ice with me.

Directions: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer-Sheet. 

To take umbrage