n the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The unruly behaviour of the parliamentarians _____________ the speaker.

Select the synonym of

crown

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

‘Have you come from Japan?' said the shopkeeper to the tourist.

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

Thumb one's nose

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

India is extremely short

P­-of water, and there will be even less

Q-­is taken out

R-­of it as groundwater

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

Through thick and thin

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expressesthe same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The cricket ball struck me on the head.

Select the antonym of

to brood