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

The conference takes place once in three years.

Identify the best way to improve the Bold part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-

She has not been well for the past few months.

Directions: In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination as answer. 

( A ) loud
( B ) prominent
( C ) salient
( D ) legible 

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.

Rearrange the following eight sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) and (H) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Both Ram and Shayam realized their mistake and were ashamed about what they had said.
(B) Vivek happened to overhear their conversation and was very angry with both of them for criticizing the tree.
(C) Two friends, Ram and Shayam, were seeking respite from the searing heat of the midday Sun when they saw a huge leafy tree.
(D) “It’s plain tree”, said his friend. “Don’t waste your time looking for fruits. It produces neither edible fruits nor good wood. It’s one of the most useless trees around.”
(E) “How can you say such a thing when you’re enjoying the shade of this beautiful tree at this very moment?” snapped Vivek unable to control his anger.
(F) They took shelter under the huge leafy tree and soon felt cool and refreshed.
(G) Busy belittling the tree both Ram and Shayam did not notice that another person, Vivek, was lying on the other side of the tree taking shelter.
(H) “What sort of a tree is this? Does it produce edible fruits?” asked Ram.
Which of the following should be the eighth (last) sentence after the rearrangement?

In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

I warned her that I could no longer tolerate her coming late. 

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).

Beside (A)/ his mother he has two aunts (B) /who stay with him.(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).

The new device (A)/ aims at eliminating (B)/ the risk of short-circuiting .(C) /No error (D).