Directions (80): In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing      

Direction: In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternative to the bold part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D).
The newspaper provides more international news than domestic news.

They are residing (A)/ in this city (B)/ for the last two decades. (C)/ No error (D) 

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

A person who is always hopeful and looks upon the brighter side of things 

Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.
She said to me, “I shall forgive you.”

Instruction: Choose the alternative which is not the kind of Prefix of given in the following  

We were very ……….. satisfied with the service at the restaurant. 

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Every passing vehicle was being thoroughly checked by the guards.