Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Scarcely had the train stopped at the platform than the passengers started pushing each other to enter the train.

1. to enter the train

2. than the passengers

3. started pushing each other

4. stopped at the platform

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.

When we are able to stop, pause and think (1)/ more about our actions, words and thoughts, we begin (2)/ to see the cause and affect more clearly. (3)/ No error (4)

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The reasons or intentions that cause a particular set of beliefs or actions.

1. Rationale

2. Practical

3. Thinkable

4. Motive

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

Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps

1. Concoct

2. Whittle

3. Beget

4. Exigency

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go down like a lead balloon

1. To be received badly by an audience

2. To surrender

3. To gamble everything you have

4. Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/ something

Select the appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted phrase in the following sentence.

Even though she’s a celebrity, she (doesn’t draw any attention towards herself).

1. keeps hot under the collar

2. keeps a low profile

3. keeps up with the Joneses

4. is hard to come by

Choose the correct idiom to replace the bracketed text:

Even though Ram is a learned person, he is (restless) when it comes to morality and integrity.

1. Talks through one's hat

2. Bark up the wrong tree

3. Like a cat on hot bricks

4. Show a clean pair of heels