In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose No improvement.

Its a cold day in October.

In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.

These pop bands that you hear nowadays can't hold a candle to the groups we used to listen to in the sixties.

• [A] Cannot do justice
• [B] Are inferior
• [C] Cannot respect
• [D] Cannot follow

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word.

EXECRABLE

• [A] Detestable
• [B] Equivocal
• [C] Admirable
• [D] Atrocious

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word out of the four alternatives suggested below each question.
 

If Marsha expects her students to use the ______  map to find the treasure hidden in the classroom, she will need to provide them with a few more clues.

• [A] Horrifying
• [B] Daunting
• [C] Convoluted
• [D] Appealing

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word out of the four alternatives suggested below each question.

____________ he liked to eat good food, he did not like to pay a high price for it.

• [A] Although
• [B] When
• [C] Since
• [D] Even

In the question four words are given out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word. 

• [A] Equanimity
• [B] Equinianimity
• [C] Equinamity
• [D] Equiannimity