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Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct adverb from the alternatives given below.

There was a great king and he had a beautiful daughter who was of marriageable age. However, the king was very fond of her for her activeness, her sunny nature, her straight forwardness, etc. He felt he would never find a _____ good match for her. She was his daughter after all. But in time, all the advisors, counsellors and the queen reminded him that she was the only child and therefore, had to get married; if not to a prince, then maybe to anyone who could match her. The king thought of a plan to shut all up for good and asked his ministers to announce with loud sounds of trumpets that he would give his daughter to the person who could build a boat that goes over water and land. Thus, all were quiet henceforth.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct use of comparative or superlative from the options given below.

Two men were travelling together when suddenly a bear met them on their way. One of them ran and climbed up quickly on the _____ part of tree and hid himself. The other, who did not know how to climb, lay down on the ground holding his breath. The bear came up and smelled him. As the man was not breathing, the bear did not attack as it is said that bears don’t eat anything dead. When the bear was gone, his friend asked him jokingly as to what the bear whispered in his ear. The traveller said that the bear advised not to travel with a friend who deserts at approaching danger.

Directions: Fill in the blank from the choices given below.

One of the greatest Reiki healing health benefits is stress reduction and relaxation, which triggers the body’s natural healing ability, and improves and maintains health. Reiki healing started as a natural therapy that ______ to give life energies. Reiki is a specific type of subtle energy work in which healing is performed by the touch of a hammer allowing the flow of the energy from a limitless source (God force) to the patient via Reiki practice. It is extremely powerful, yet gentle energy that can be easily channelled to yourself and the others, just by intention.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the best option to complete the story.

One wintry day, a woodman was returning home from his work when he saw something black lying on the cold ground. ______, on closer observation, it turned out to be a snake appearing to be dead. He took it home and laid the snake in the warmth of the fire in the room. The children watched it come to life again. One of the children stooped to stroke the snake, but the snake took out its fangs, ready to kill. The woodman took out his axe and cut its head off, saying there was no gratitude from the wicked.

Directions: Insert a suitable article from the alternatives given below to complete the following report.

Alternative health therapies include a range of practices and products. Rather than using drugs and surgery, most treatments are intended to help the body heal itself or improve the well-being. Because some of these therapies have not been scientifically verified, some people argue that they do not work. People may choose alternative treatment because they are dissatisfied with conventional medicine, or they prefer not to take drugs. A 2007 survey found that almost one in five adults had visited an alternative health practitioner in _____ previous year.

Directions: Read the following conversation. Complete the dialogue by filling in the blank from the options given below.

Donna: I am upset. Somebody told my boss I have a part time job. Peter: And he doesn’t like that? Donna: No, he doesn’t. He thinks I am too tired to work. Peter: I am sorry. I have to admit I told him. Donna: You told him? Why? Peter: I couldn’t help it. He ________ point blank.

Directions: Following is a format of a ‘notice’. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

Which of the following has not been given in the notice?