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

We were sure that only the victim's words would prove him innocent and clinch the issue.

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.

Considering the heated argument of the workers the previous day, I don't know how the managers as well as the staff is going to decide how to vote their representative.

• [A] Considering the heated argument of the workers
• [B] the previous day, I don't know how the staff 
• [C] is going to decide how to vote their representative.
• [D] No error

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

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.

• [A] was
• [B] it's
• [C] were
• [D] No improvement

Why did the assistant prohibit Mandela from making his own bed during their stay in Shanghai?

• [A] He was the leader so he should have maintained his standard.
• [B] He could have been punished for going against the customs of the country.
• [C] Mandela was adamant but the assistant did not want his negative quality to emerge in front of the people.
• [D] According to the Chinese custom, if Mandela would have prevented the service ladies from making his bed, they would have felt insulted.

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

Grabbing her ______ robe and slippers, the heiress called for her assistant and headed towards the spa.

• [A] Plush
• [B] Claimant
• [C] Unkempt
• [D] Dirty