Directions : In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below in each sentence, there are five words out of which one can be used to fill the blank to make the sentence grammatically and coherently correct. Find the most appropriate word that fit into the blank contextually.

There is nothing to indicate the building's past, ________ the fireplace.  

Select the synonym of the given word.

DRAG

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.

She jumped ______ the bar table.

In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

During the last few years (A)/ the company works hard (B)/to modernise its image. (C)/No error(D).

Directions: Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E), i.e., 'No correction required' as the answer.

When he fell down the ditch, he shouted with all his might so that to catch someone’s attention.

Select the wrongly spelt word.

(DIRECTIONS 12): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
Deriving your authority from the government , your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to  those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfort.
Official secure position and carries responsibility from?

Choose the world which is most nearly the same in meaning of the word.
Snare