Some parts of the sentence have an error and some parts are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, choose 'No error' as the answer.

Why does the lapse rate (a) / effect the tendency (b) / of air to rise? (c) / No error (d)

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

Choose the one word closest to the meaning for the following sentences from the alternatives given below each sentences.

One who values practicality

1. apotheosis

2. pliable

3. pragmatist

4. stoic

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

Someone taken a prisoner to fulfil demands.

1. dealer

2. guest

3. host

4. hostage

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

After knowing truth, / the jury took the right decision / in the case.

1. The jury took the right decision

2. In the case

3. After knowing truth

4. No error

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

I think Jeremy will not / have save enough money/ by the time / the year ends.

1. the year ends

2. have save enough money

3. by the time

4. I think Jeremy will not

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.

Being a practiced liar, it was totally normal for him to utter (a complete and blatant lie).

1. blasphemy

2. certitude

3. falsehood

4. perjury

Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expressions given below .

Inscriptions on a building, statue, or coin

1. serigraph

2. Epigraph

3. polygraph

4. monograph

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

Never believe anything you hear from others. Try to get every bit of information _____, if possible.

1. in the fast lane

2. straight from the horse's mouth

3. down the line

4. fair and square

Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.

Aurangzeb, the famous Mughal ruler, found that he had caught someone more powerful than him in the form of the brave Maratha, Shivaji.

1. Nipping in the bud

2. Charging the hands

3. Catching a tartar

4. Blazing the trail