Direction (1-5): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence meaningfully correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence.
1. Finally, the retiring judge would call to the assembly and share his own experiences and his advice for the future. (3)
- (1) would stop
- (2) would summon
- (3) would address
- (4) would take part in
- (5) No correction required
2. Four persons were killed in four months in Kannur alone. So the government should appoint some people to stop this. The mainstream political parties should discuss why the murders continue even after all party peace talks. (2)
- (1) stop the murders
- (2) take stern action to stop the trend
- (3) take the charge of the murders
- (4) react to these crimes
- (5) No correction required
3. It is too early to talk or indulge in wishful thinking about future calculations. Let us first contest the elections and reduce the number of votes polled in order to be able to form a government. (1)
- (1) win a sizeable number of seats
- (2) get nominated
- (3) lose with certain number of votes
- (4) be a part of an party
- (5)No correction required
4. The measure is aimed at promoting e-vehicle’s use and the government is finding exemption from permits for such vehicles. (3)
- (1) is seeing
- (2) is ignoring
- (3) is considering
- (4) is recalling
- (5)No correction required
5. Mental focus as part of asana practice is an entrée to the meditation that follows the asana. Without proper knowledge, asanas are just an exercise for the body; the mind is disengaged and vagrant. (1)
- (1) Without mental focus
- (2) Without proper diet
- (3) With proper meditation
- (4) Without exact timing
- (5)No correction required
