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

Being a .............doctor, he never shirks work.

• conscious

• conscience

• conscientious

• consensus

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

The meeting was presided ..............by the Chairman.

• over

• upon

• of

• in

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

The thin end of the wedge

• In strict vigilance

• Start of harmful development

• Be aware of the trick

• Not a worthy possession

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

To accept the gauntlet

• To accept challenge

• To accept defeat

• To accept what is written in fate

• To be able to grasp the hidden meaning

Improve the bold part of the sentence.

The reason of her outburst in the party is yet unknown.

• reason for

• reason to

• reason on

• No improvement