In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

A diamond in the rough

1. Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish

2. A person who dresses shabbily

3. A diamond will shine out even when it is not polished.

4. A person of character will shine through even in tough times.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Turn a deaf ear

1. To pay no heed

2. To listen carefully

3. To pay attention

4. To make someone deaf

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

Alex picked up the boxes quite easily even they were heavy.

A. Alex picked up

B. quite easily

C. the boxes

D. even they were heavy

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

My sister and I work very hard / nevertheless my brother does not do / any task assigned to him.

1. nevertheless my brother does not do

2. work very hard

3. any task assigned to him.

4. My sister and I

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

Soft, inner part of a nut or fruit-stone

1. Kernel

2. Caramel

3. Bean

4. Pulp

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

A group of people, typically with vehicles or animals, travelling together.

1. Caravan

2. Circus

3. Troop

4. Gang

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Rise to the occasion

1. Take a big risk in order to succeed

2. Assess a critical situation carefully

3. Show you can deal with a situation successfully

4. Challenge an opponent who is strong

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Months on end

1. In a month's time

2. End of the month

3. Last month of the year

4. Several months in a row