English Questions

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
 
P: The real purpose underlying this maxim lies in its utility in the worldly sense.
Q: He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has.
R: Man is something much greater than an intelligent being using his intellect to make newer inventions from time to time.
S: It tells us to be up and doing, not to be passive in our attitude to life.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I left my job because I did not (agree to) the company's appraisal policies.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Human beings are social animals, (who are living in communities), regulated by social norms and laws.

Select the word with the correct spelling.

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

To make a long story short

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

“How clever you are!” he said.

Select the word with the correct spelling.