Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response 1), 2), 3) or 4) which is the most appropriate expression.

Cut the mustard

1. Prepare spices out of mustard seeds

2. To come up to expectations

3. Making absurd expectations

4. Very enthusiastic

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

He got a job in the Railways (through the back door).

1. Entered the office through the back entrance

2. Without appearing to others

3. The main door is under repair

4. In an indirect or unfair way

In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked as A, B, C, and D. Choose the part of the sentence with an error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark D as your answer.

If I am the principal (A) / of the school (B) / I would make co-curricular activities compulsory for each student (C) / No Error (D)

1. (A)

2. (B)

3. (C)

4. (D)

The following question contains an error in any part of the sentence : (a), (b), (c), if no error, mark (d)

He intended (a) / to qualify (b) / in the examination (c) / No error. (d)

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.

Climbs or move with difficulty or a lot of effort, typically using one's hands and feet.

1. Pedagogy

2. Clamber

3. Quack

4. Retreat

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the highlighted part of the given sentence.

Dogs are known for possession of (the quality of being faithful).

1. honesty

2. genuineness

3. creditability

4. fidelity