In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

My father is undoubtedly an arm-chair critic.

• someone who gives advice based on theory not practice

• someone who gives advice based on practice not theory

• someone who never gives advice based on experience

• someone who never gives advice

In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

He was punished for taking French leave.

• being absent without permission

• leaving without intimation

• giving lame excuse

• resigning without giving notice

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

The noise of the drum beats ________ and frightened the tiger.

• persisted

• perplexed

• prevented

• pertained

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

If you do well in this exam next year then my efforts __________ successful.

• have been

• would have been

• will be

• has been

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

We _______ not hurry, we have got plenty of time.

• must

• would

• need

• should