In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below.

I had warned you all along that you were not studying hard enough. You never listened. What is the use of crying over spilt milk now?

Some parts of the sentence in the passage below are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative.

When trade unions …(1)….. computerization, they were ……(2). that computerization would create more jobs, only with different …(3)..requirements.

1. a) understood
b) approved
c) protested
d) resisted

2. a) worried
b) fearful
c) confirmed
d) assured

3. a) quality
b) skill
c) aptitude
d) language

A. 1 - d ,2 - d,3 - b

B. 1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - d

C. 1 - b,2 - c, 3 - a

D. 1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - a

In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required.

Poland’s new president, Andrzej Duda, has complained about “dictates” from the European Union to accept migrants flowing onto the Continent from the Middle East and Africa.

A. of the European Union to accept migrants flowing onto the Continent from the Middle East and Africa.

B. of European Union for acceptance of migrants from Middle East and Africa.

C. from European Union to accept migrants from Middle East and Africa.

D. no improvement required

In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required.

Cancer claimed Kim Suozzi at age 23, but she chooses to preserve her brain with the dream that neuroscience may one day claim her mind.

A. chose to preserve her brain with the dream that neuroscience may one day revive her mind.

B. chose to have her brain preserved with the dream that neuroscience might one day revive her mind.

C. chose neuroscience to preserve her brain with the hope that one day it might be revived.

D. no improvement needed.

In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression.

Prices of grain have risen in the retail markets due to shortage but wholesalers have their storehouses of grain full.

A. barns

B. granaries

C. graineries

D. warehouses

In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression.

If you teach at a big international school, besides receiving a handsome salary your child will receive education there for free.

A. voluntarily

B. pricelssly

C. nominally

D. gratis