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

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

Taking the bus can be ___________ taking a car from here.

• [A] as costly 
• [B] costly in 
• [C] costlier
• [D] as costly as

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

I am really caught between two stools and cannot decide on my leaving the old job and joining the new one.

• [A] Having difficulty in choosing between alternatives
• [B] Having difficulty in taking a decision
• [C] Facing a number of problems
• [D] Being under a lot of pressure

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.

I have seen this film last year during the Christmas holidays.

• [A] had seen
• [B] was seeing
• [C] saw
• [D] No improvement

Out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences. 

 

Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.

• [A] Contusion
• [B] Clamour
• [C] Corpulence
• [D] Contrite

Some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part has an error and mark that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark  No error  as your answer.

Although he meant no harm he was in a big trouble as breaking and entering has considered to be a serious crime in this country.

• [A] Although he meant no harm he 
• [B] was in a big trouble as breaking and entering
• [C] has considered to be a serious crime in this country.
• [D] No error