Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase.

To restart his (cash-strapped) company he decided to apply for a bank loan.

1. improving

2. expensive

3. impoverished

4. expanding

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

A cash cow

1. An expensive deal

2. A trivial deal

3. Means for easy earning

4. A transaction mean

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

The captain scored a century in a second innings.

1. in a

2. second innings

3. scored a century

4. The captain

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

I can explain you the reason for the delay in executing your order.

1. the reason for

2. the delay in executing

3. I can explain you

4. your order

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

To move into or through something

1. Perpetuate

2. Penetrate

3. Transparent

4. Cross

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

Giving cause for legal action

1. Lawful

2. Actionable

3. Legalizing

4. Objectionable

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

A large bundle bound for storage or transportation.

1. Bevy

2. Bouquet

3. Bale

4. Brood