In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

A small makeshift stage (was construct) with a red curtain for a backdrop.

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

Spin one's wheels

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

Rat race

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Sentience

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Incapacitate

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Transcend

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Incensed

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 indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Repetition bred a sense of _____________ with the characters.