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Directions: Given below is the body of a story with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.

Gurinder was a popular sculptor of his town. His sculptures ____i___ nobody could ever find whether the statue was real or not. One night, Gurinder had a dream that he would die within fifteen days and the Demon of Death would come to take him. To save himself from death, he prepared nine statues of himself. On the fifteenth day, he heard the footsteps of the Demon of Death. He also ____ii_________ so that the Demon could not discover who the real Gurinder was. Exhausted, the Demon of Death went back and narrated the matter to the God of Death, who immediately set out to bring Gurinder himself. In order to find out the real Gurinder, the God of Death played a trick. He glanced ______iii_______ admiringly. Gurinder stood alert and motionless. All of a sudden, the God of Death said, "Gurinder, no doubt, you are an excellent sculptor but I can still notice one fault in your art". This remark made Gurinder restless and he asked, “Where is the fault?” Instantly, the God of Death __iv_______ and said, “Your pride, that cannot tolerate a little criticism”. Gurinder was caught due to his pride.

P. looked so real that Q. at all the statues R. stood like a statue S. caught hold of him

Directions: Given below is the body of a letter with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill in the blanks with the options provided to make it meaningful.

Dear sir, I would like to draw the kind attention of the concerned authorities, through the (i), regarding irregular water supply in Heera Bagh Colony. The water supply is very poor. We get water only thrice a week, which is not sufficient. The (ii) only for two hours in the morning and evening, respectively. Besides it, the water is contaminated. Many residents fall sick and (iii) jaundice and typhoid. Though we have complained to the local authorities, yet no action has been taken. It is requested that the authorities (iv) and take necessary action immediately to ensure clean and regular water supply.

Thanking you

P. very often complain of Q. columns of your esteemed newspaper R. look into this matter S. water is supplied

Directions: Given below is a notice with blanks i, ii, iii and iv. Fill the blanks with the options provided to make it sensible.

Dear Anurag, I am writing to inform you that I (i) joining a new company from the 1^st of the next month in Chandigarh. So, I will be moving out of this (ii) by the end of this month. I will pay (iii) for this month. Thank you for being such a good companion. Wishing you (iv) ahead. Ashish

P. shared accommodation Q. my share of rent R. will be S. a great future