Choose the correct one-word substitute for:

‘Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters’.

1. Official

2. Obsequious

3. Ominous

4. Officious

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

To seize as a penalty by an authority

1. Congregate

2. Compensate

3. Commemorate

4. Confiscate

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'.

Stringent penalties have a lower chance (1)/ of being imposed, as compared to fines that (2)/ are proportionate to the offend. (3)/ No error. (4)

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

The likelihood(A) that many would face long incarceration(B) as PMLA accused(C), even though eventually(D) found innocant(E) has just increased manifold.

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. E

Choose the correct meaning of idiom:

To sup with the devil

1. To confess in secret

2. To act with false modesty

3. To collaborate with someone morally compromised

4. To punish without justice

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Speak of the devil

1. To order the devil to perform a particular task

2. To engage in Satanic rituals

3. To send someone for a difficult task

4. When someone you've just been talking about suddenly appears

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Carry the can

1. To listen to something with considerable doubt

2. To be impatient

3. To be in touch

4. To take responsibility for some misdemeanour

Select the most suitable meaning to the idiom-

send one to Coventry

1. to ignore or refuse to communicate

2. Study in Coventry

3. improper behaviour

4. welcome to Coventry