Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:-

For the last few days, it has been raining _______.

Choose the appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence.

The Company's offer of unconditional talks was ___ a ploy to create a split among the striking workers.

Match the words in List I with their meanings in List II

LIST I	LIST II
A. Mandate	I. reward
B. recompense	II. comfort in time of distress
C. Solace	III. an official order to do something
D. Tatters	IV. torn pieces of cloth or paper

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the given options, select the one which will correctly replace the expression

"writing instruments and other office materials"

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The building looks exquisite only because of its remarkable __________.

Choose the options where the underlined words are used correctly.

(A) To cease, to strive not, is my new motto.

(B) A popular phrase exhorts us to be active and seize the day!

(C) I was so angry, I wanted to cease him by his collar.

(D) He wanted to seize the opportunity at the earliest.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:

Her calm demeanour during the crisis was ___________ she managed to inspire confidence in everyone.