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08 Which of the following is ‘an adjective’ ?

I. Vocabulary and Functional Grammar
(A) smelly (B) marginally (C) sourly (D) ably
Select correct options to answer these questions. 09 Which option is ‘not a part of speech’ ?
01 Which option is only ‘an uncountable noun’ ? (A) pronoun (B) noun (C) article (D) verb
(A) crowd (B) money (C) life (D) swarm
10 How many 4-letter words can be made from the word
02 Which option is a synonym of ‘amalgamate’ ? ‘face’, excluding the word ‘face’ ?
(A) primate (B) collect (A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 1
(C) manipulate (D) merge
Select options correctly to replace the underlined
03 Which of the following is an ‘incorrect spelling’ ? and/or to fill the blank.
(A) distant (B) dependent 11 Ali the mechanic, is actually a jack of all trades.
(C) fervant (D) servant (A) has many businesses (B) sells different things
(C) able to do many tasks (D) sells jacks of all kinds
04 Which option is ‘a present participle’ ?
(A) dining (B) come (C) stuck (D) bring 12 Sam met Lily 5 years after their divorce, at a friend’s
party. When drinks were served, Sam broke the ice.
05 Which is an antonym of ‘mobile’ ?
(A) brought ice-cubes for putting in the drinks.
(A) steady (B) stationery (B) served ice to all. (C) helped the bartender.
(C) motionless (D) unmobile (D) talked to make them feel comfortable with each
other.
06 Which of the following is ‘not an adverb of time’ ?
(A) now (B) often (C) soon (D) lately 13 Dr. Khan treats patients by pressing/moving bones in
joints or the spine. He is a/an _____________ .
07 Which of the following is ‘a preposition’ ?
(A) acupuncturist (B) curator
(A) and (B) by (C) then (D) when
(C) chiropractor (D) radiologist

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Select option that correctly forms the 2nd pair 21 Oil floats on water, ______ ?
similar to the 1st. (A) did it (B) doesn’t it (C) didn’t it (D) does it
14 Ugly : Beautiful :: Smile : ?
22 The lights went off automatically ______ the Sun rose.
(A) Hate (B) Angry (C) Sad (D) Frown
(A) since (B) when (C) while (D) has
15 Humorous : Funny :: Beak : ?
23 Do you know what action ______ to be taken now ?
(A) Talon (B) Mouth (C) Bird (D) Bill
(A) want (B) must (C) needs (D) need
Select option that correctly fills the blank(s).
Select option showing errors such as of spelling,
16 Shafi is _____ MBA from _____ university in Lucknow. wrong usage of words and other grammatical ones.
(A) a, a (B) an, a (C) a, the (D) a, an 24 My car was toad b’cause I park her in the wrong side.
A B C D
17 Ram is _____ untidy boy, whereas his brother is _____
organised one, but his handwriting is _____ illegible. (A) B (B) A,B,C,D (C) A,B (D) A,B,C
(A) an, an, an (B) an, ____, ____ 25 Sri hitted a boundry though the baller balled well.
(C) a, an, ____ (D) an, an, ____ A B C D
(A) ____ (B) A,C,D (C) A (D) A,B,C,D
18 He _____ upon his boat _____ at the Ghat.
(A) bent, stand (B) went, sailing Select correct options to fill the respective blanks.
(C) banked, moored (D) sailed, sank A green-house is a structure with a glass-top Q-26 allows
plants grow better, Q-27 in colder countries. The roof is
19 ______ of the students has a costly mobile phone.
believed to trap the heat of the Sun, making the Q-28
(A) Some (B) Many (C) Both (D) None inside warm Q-29 for the plants. Similarly, its Q-30 gases
that trap the heat of the Sun are believed to Q-31 in global
20 I helped my mother ______ the cake yesterday. warming. The cause of Q-32 of greenhouse gases is
(A) baking (B) baked (C) to baking (D) bake believed to be the burning of Q-33 fuels. Q-34 we stop it ?

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26 (A) what (B) who (C) that (D) through II. Reading Comprehension
27 (A) like (B) even (C) thus (D) when Read the following story and advt. and select
28 (A) environment (B) arrangement correct options to answer questions that follow.
(C) atmosphere (D) structure JUPITER

29 (A) enough (B) required (C) above (D) under Our solar system is believed to be around 4.5 billion years
old. It consists of eight planets which orbit the Sun. The
30 (A) relative (B) namesake planets, in order from the Sun are, Mercury, Venus, Earth,
(C) names’ sake (D) counterpart Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Jupiter is the fifth and the largest planet in our solar system.
31 (A) take (B) bring (C) result (D) give
Its volume is 1321 times that of the Earth. It was named
32 (A) generation (B) manifacturing after the Roman king of the gods, which is appropriate since
it is the king of planets — a gas giant. Its diameter is about
(C) separation (D) preparation
143,000 kilometres, that is over 11 times greater than
33 (A) wooden (B) fossil (C) paper (D) green Earth’s diameter.
Because it is so far from the Sun, approximately 750,000,000
34 (A) May (B) Shall (C) Should (D) Can
kilometres, Jupiter is very cold. The planet is surrounded by
Select options correctly showing change of speech three layers of clouds, each made of different substances.
Scientists were surprised to find that lightning occurs within
from ‘Direct’ to ‘Indirect’.
these clouds, in much the same way as lightning occurs
35 Sri says, “He is hungry now”. during a thunderstorm here on Earth. Jupiter is famous for
(A) Sri said that he was hungry now. the ‘Great Red Spot’, a storm that has been raging for more
than 350 years. It can be seen just below Jupiter’s equator
(B) Sri says that he is hungry now.
and looks rather small on the face of the planet. But just
(C) Sri says that he was hungry then. remember how big Jupiter is; the Red Spot is actually
(D) Sri said that he would be hungry then. equivalent in size to three planet Earths.
Photographs taken on unmanned space missions leave most
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people awestruck. It has very distinctive bands of colour. It 36 Why is Jupiter considered to be very cold ?
is believed that these coloured bands are caused by a (A) Because it has many moons.
combination of very strong winds travelling at several
(B) Because it is very far from the Sun.
hundred kilometres per hour and Jupiter’s high rotational
speed. It takes 10 Earth hours for one full rotation of Jupiter. (C) Because no one generates heat on it.
(D) Because it rotates very fast, it remains cold.
This amazing planet does not have a solid surface. Instead,
it is believed to have a small rocky core at its centre, larger 37 Why its name is considered to be appropriate ?
than Earth, surrounded by hydrogen and helium gases. It has
(A) As it has a lot of gas, a gas giant.
also been found to have very thin rings. These cannot be
seen by even the most powerful telescope on Earth. The (B) As it has many moons.
rings were only discovered from photographs taken on space (C) As it is very big, like the king of planets.
missions. They are made up of dust particles produced by (D) As it rotates the fastest.
Jupiter’s moons.
38 What is meant by ‘volume’ as said in the story ?
Jupiter is surrounded by the most number of moons
compared to any planet in the solar system. It has at least 63 (A) Its sound’s pitch (B) Its gravitational force
known moons. Some of these are unnamed, but four of (C) Its space occupation (D) Its weight
them are considered to be quite significant. The first of these
moons is called Io. Io has many active volcanoes, and lakes 39 What is meant by ‘raging’ as said about the storm ?
of molten lava can be clearly seen on space expeditions. The (A) varying. (B) very powerful.
second moon is Europa and it is believed to have an ocean (C) very angry. (D) long-standing
under its icy surface, which leads to speculation that there
may be some form of life present there. The third and largest 40 A day on Jupiter is of how many hours ?
moon, Ganymede, is larger than Mercury and has large,
(A) 14 (B) 240 (C) 10 (D) 34
smooth craters. The fourth moon is Callisto and is also
believed to have an ocean underneath its cold surface.
Because of its large size and numerous moons, Jupiter and
its surrounding bodies almost look like a small-scale solar
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8th 41 What is the advt. about ?

Annual Essay Writing Competition AEWC
(A) Essay writing competition for Delhi.
India of my dreams (B) All India Essay writing competition.
(C) 8th annual essay writing competition held by
Last date for submission : 31st March 2019 Writers’ Guild, New Delhi.
All enterprising writers who are also Indian nationals, (D) Testing writer’s skills throughout India.
are invited to participate in this competition to present
their ideas, projecting their vision covering ways of 42 Who can take part in the competition ?
implementation on the above theme. (A) Any Indian National. (B) Anyone from Delhi.
Category 1 Category 2 (C) Any Indian National betwen 18 to 35 years of age.
18 to 23 years old, 24 to 33 years old, (D) Any enterprising writer, who is also an Indian
National and between the age of 18 and 33 years.
up to 1500 words up to 2500 words
First Prize : Rs.15000 First Prize : Rs.20000 43 The essay writers are expected to write . . .
Second Prize : Rs.10000 Second Prize : Rs.15000
(A) what they see in their dreams, about India.
Thrid Prize : Rs.5000 Third Prize : Rs.10000
(B) about the vision of how India should look in dream.
The prizes will be awarded on 15th August, 2019, at the (C) about ideas and vision of the India they dream of.
hands of an eminent person, at a grand public function.
(D) an essay about ideas and vision of India they dream
Entries in English, can be : of, covering the ways for their implementation.
— typed in ‘word’ and sent to hr@writersguild.co.in
44 What is meant by ‘enterprising’ as said in the advt. ?
— typed with double spacing and sent to the office of
Writers’ Guild, by hand delivery. (A) Showing the ability to think of new ways of doing
things and making them successful.
The judges’ decision will be final and unchallengeable.
(B) Those who enter the competition for a prize.
Writers’ Guild RNA Building, New Delhi-110055. (C) Industrious and businees-minded.
Prizes sponsored by Lotus Cosmetics, New Delhi. (D) Fit for running an enterprise.
8th
AEWC

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45 How many times before, this competition was held ? 48 Raj : Ramu hasn’t arrived as yet. ______________
(A) seven (B) eight (C) annually (D) never Hari : _____________________
(A) Has he; I think he has got struck in a traffic jam.
(B) Hasn’t he; He never makes it in time.
III. Interactive English (C) Had he; He had got stuck in a traffic jam.
(D) Has he; I think he may have got stuck in traffic.
Fill correct options in the blanks to make the 49 Teacher : Sri, you haven’t completed your home-work
conversation complete, ideal and meaningful. again. I have to tell your mother.
46 A : Hello ! Please send your man here at once. Sri : _____________________ .
B : Sir, we don’t have any man here. (A) Don’t tell her please. She won’t be able to do it.
A : It’s very hot and we have no electricity for 6 hours. (B) Yes, but once at home, I do my home’s work.
B : Please call the electricity dept. This is a boutique. (C) She is out of station, teacher.
A : “______________________________” (D) I’m sorry teacher. But really I wasn’t well for 2 days.
(A) Couldn’t you tell this to me before ?
Where can you expect to find this sign/instruction ?
(B) Why did you take the phone then ?
50 ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’
(C) Shi . . . these phone machines are so bad.
(D) Sorry ! Looks like I dialled the wrong number. (A) At a Car-dealer’s Shop.
(B) At a Railway Ticket Counter.
47 An Englishman : I lost 50 pounds yesterday. I’m broke. (C) At a Super Market.
An Indian : _____________________ (D) At a Real Estate office.
(A) Oh ! Can’t believe it. You still look the same.
(B) Great ! Tell me how you did it.
(C) You look intact, that’s the right way to lose weight.
(D) I’m sorry to learn that. It must be hard for you now.

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I. Vocabulary and Functional Grammar 07 Which of the following is ‘not a possessive pronoun’ ?
(A) Mine (B) Ours
Select correct options to answer these questions. (C) Your (D) Theirs
01 Which option is ‘not a verb and noun both’ ?
08 Which of the following is ‘an adjective’ ?
(A) Hive (B) Dive
(A) Always (B) Unlikely
(C) Live (D) Jive
(C) Roughly (D) Evenly
02 Which option is a synonym of ‘Discreet’ ?
09 Which option is ‘a part of speech’ ?
(A) Tactful (B) Suspicious
(A) Article (B) Parenthesis
(C) Dishonest (D) Secret
(C) Interjection (D) Proverb
03 Which of the following is an ‘incorrect spelling’ ?
10 How many 4-letter words can be made from the word
(A) Millennia (B) Pneumonia ‘tale’, excluding the word ‘tale’ ?
(C) Amonia (D) Insomnia (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
04 Which of the following is ‘not a past participle’ ? Select options correctly replacing the underlined.
(A) Talked (B) Awaken
11 Ali is in charge of the works of art at the city museum.
(C) Driven (D) Forsaken
(A) the art director (B) chief sculptor
05 Which is an antonym of ‘Abundant’ ? (C) the curator (D) the chiropractor
(A) Mere (B) Less
12 While waiting for her reports, Sam had forty winks.
(C) Free (D) Scarce
(A) slept for forty minutes
06 Which of the following is ‘an adverb’ ? (B) winked at forty persons
(A) What (B) Which (C) went into a deep slumber
(C) How (D) Who (D) dozed off for a while

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13 He scolded Lily for putting the cart before the horse. 18 “Oh _____ Ali happens to be _____ M.A. with Urdu”.
(A) not giving importance to the right thing. (A) , the (B) !, an
(B) giving importance to something unimportant. (C) !, a (D) , a
(C) carrying out a task hurriedly
19 ______ you see Ana, tell her to give me a call, please.
(D) doing something in the wrong order.
(A) Would (B) Can
Select option that correctly forms the 2nd pair (C) Should (D) Could
similar to the 1st.
20 Harish teaches in this college, ______ he ?
14 Oceans : Deserts :: Waves : ?
(A) didn’t (B) does
(A) Mirage (B) Boats
(C) wasn’t (D) doesn’t
(C) Camels (D) Sand dunes
21 We arrived ______ the railway station ______ before
15 Christians : Church :: Jews : ?
______ scheduled time, ______ the evening.
(A) Gurudwara (B) Mossad
(A) to, much, its, at (B) on, more, it’s, at
(C) Synagogue (D) Fire temple
(C) at, much, its, in (D) on, much, it’s, in
16 Animal : Whiskers :: Insect : ?
22 The knightship was bestowed ______ him, last year.
(A) Fakers (B) Antenna
(A) for (B) upon
(C) Shell (D) Antennae
(C) to (D) at
Select option that correctly fills the blank(s). Select option showing errors such as of spelling,
17 I saw _____ SUV fall _____ the bridge _____ the river. wrong usage of words and other grammatical ones.
(A) a, off, in (B) an, of, in 23 It’s favourite seat is besides your’s in the ampitheatre.
(C) a, off, on (D) an, off, in A B C D
(A) C (B) A, C (C) A, B, C, D (D) A, B, C

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Select correct options to fill corresponding blanks. Select options correctly showing change of speech
Thought to be _Q24_ to the chimpanzee in intelligence
from ‘Direct’ to ‘Indirect’ and ‘Active’ to ‘Passive’
_Q25_ primates; Orang Utan are regarded as an endangered voice.
species. _Q26_ a few thousand of them now live in the 34 Suresh exclaimed, “Did anyone lock the front gate ?”
jungles of Indonesia, Sumatra and Malaysia. _Q27_ their
(A) Suresh exclaimed that anyone locked the front gate.
African cousins who live in colonies, Orang Utan live solitary
lives. A female gives birth only to one baby at a time that (B) Suresh asked if anyone had locked the front gate.
_Q28_ with two births _Q29_ apart. That _Q30_ puts their (C) Suresh said whether anyone locked the front gate.
population ratio to be so _Q31_ and makes them _Q32_ en- (D) Suresh asked, had anyone locked the front gate ?
dangered species. Poaching is _Q33_ factor that adds to it.
35 We will decorate the hall.
24 (A) first (B) next (C) last (D) smarter
(A) The hall would be decorated by us.
25 (A) for (B) between (C) of (D) among (B) The hall is decorated by us.
(C) The hall would get decorated by us.
26 (A) When (B) Only (C) Now (D) Very
(D) The hall will be decorated by us.
27 (A) Now (B) As (C) When (D) Unlike

28 (A) already (B) when (C) too (D) and II. Reading Comprehension

29 (A) far (B) merely (C) already (D) for Read the following story and advt. and select
correct options to answer the questions that follow.
30 (A) when (B) may (C) how (D) probably
There was once a river which people believed could bring
31 (A) well (B) bleak (C) gleeful (D) nice bad luck to anyone who crossed it while carrying more than
one thing with him at a time. A farmer faced this problem
32 (A) the (B) a (C) ____ (D) an when he arrived at the west bank with his cat, hen and a bag
of rice. Of course, the simplest solution was to make three
33 (A) always (B) another (C) already (D) actually
trips, carrying a single thing on each trip. The real question
was, which one should he take first ?
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If the farmer took the rice over first and left the cat and the (B) Because he couldn’t lift two things at a time.
hen behind, the cat would be all too ready to attack the hen (C) Because he was apprehensive of not doing so.
as soon as they were left to themselves. On the other hand, (D) Because the rule did not permit him to do so.
if he took the cat first and left the hen along with the bag of
rice, the hen would peck happily at the rice. 37 Which option can be the most appropriate heading ?
However, if he took the hen first and either of the remaining (A) A baffling problem (B) A farmer’s problem
items next, it would be equally unsafe, for once the hen was (C) Puzzle and answer (D) A clever solution
alone with the rice or with the cat on the east bank, tragedy
would certainly follow. As the farmer stood and pondered, 38 What is meant by ‘pondered’ as said in the story ?
the ferry was ready to leave. It was late afternoon. He had (A) Counted the time and money for trips.
to decide quickly or he would not be able to complete his
(B) Looked around and enjoyed the scenery.
trips. There was no time for hesitation. Suddenly, the farmer
smiled. “I shall take the hen first,” he said confidently to (C) Wondered about the problem for some time.
himself, jumping on board the ferry just in time. When he (D) Thought carefully for some time.
looked back, he could see the cat and the bag of rice on the
bank, becoming smaller with the distance. 39 What is the ‘moral’ of this story ?
(A) Never cross a river carrying more than one thing.
On his second trip, the farmer crossed the river with the bag
of rice. Then instead of leaving the hen with the rice, he (B) Cross a river when there is no rush for the ferry.
carried it back on his return journey to the west bank where (C) Standing on the river shore and pondering helps.
the cat sat waiting. He then put the hen down and took the (D) If you think, you do find a way.
cat across to the east bank where, he knew, he could safely
leave it with the rice. He then went to fetch the much- 40 Why did the farmer have to go to the bank on the
travelled hen and crossed the river for the last time. With all east, when there already was a bank on the west ?
three items safe and sound, the farmer continued his (A) The farmer wanted to draw money.
journey, well pleased that he had solved a baffling problem.
(B) Bank on the west was closed as it was afternoon.
36 Why did the farmer carry only one thing at a time ? (C) He withdrew from one and deposited in the other.
(A) Because it was late and he couldn’t decide fast. (D) ‘Bank’ here means the side/shore of a river.

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41 What is Hip-Hop dancing ?

QW THE HIP-HOP DANCE WORKSHOP sh
(A) It is the newest trend in exercise.
Bored with your workout routine ?,
having to drag your feet to the gym every day (B) It is a different yet fun way to exercise.
or to put on your running shoes ? (C) It is a dance fitness studio.
sh Try Hip-Hop dancing sh (D) It is an unusal and exciting way to get fit and toned.
Dance is a good and fun way to exercise 42 Hip-Hop dancing is for whom and for what ?
Women of all ages and fitness levels will find this an (A) It is for anyone who can’t get fit by going to the gym
unusual and exciting way to get fit and toned. Learn and want to get fit in an enjoyable way.
more about this great dance workout in a one-hour Hip- (B) It is for those who are bored of putting on their
Hop Dance sessions, conducted by The Health Freaks. running shoes and do not want to exercise.
The Health Freaks is an all-women’s dance fitness studio. (C) It is for women who want to make a career in
Get desired results only in 3 uninterrupted months. All our dancing and at the same time get fit and toned.
trained instructors have minimum 5 years’ experience. (D) It is for women of all ages and fitness levels, for
getting fit and toned.
Days : 1st & 3rd Sunday each month from Jan. 04
43 What the whole advertisement is about ?
Time : 3 p.m. (Session 1) or 4.30 p.m. (Session 2)
For spot-registration, report at least 40 mins. before the start of the session. (A) It is about learning a new kind of dance.
Venue : The Health Freaks Studio, (B) It is about introducing the dance culture and ‘The
242, Nehru Road, Kanakpuri, New Delhi. Health Freaks’ to all.
For location map, visit www.thehealthfreaks.com (C) It is about inducing women of all ages to take to a
Fee : Rs.300 per session (for spot registrations), new, enjoyable way of exercising.
(only 20 participants per session). (D) It is about the schedule of dance sessions offered at
a discount if booked early for a bird.
Early Birds : 10% off and a free fitness towel.
(For registrations till 3 days prior to each session). 44 For how many hours is a session in a month ?
For more details, call 9014254536 or e-mail to help@thehealthfreaks.com
(A) 1½ (B) ½ (C) 1 (D) 2

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45 How many continous sessions one should attend to 48 Ramu : Kiran, is a famous actor and a rich man.
get desired results ? Hari : _____________________ .
(A) as many as one can (B) three (A) Yes, he is one of the highest paid actors in this city.
(C) six (D) as many as one wants (B) Yes, he is one of the highly paid actors in this city.
(C) Yes, he is one of the highest paid actor in this city.
(D) Yes, he is one of the highly paid actor in this city.
III. Interactive English
49 Boss : Mohan, you’re late today, again.
Fill correct options in the blanks to make the Mohan : _____________________ .
conversation complete, ideal and meaningful.
(A) You’re right sir.
46 Sam : Hello ! Is that the customer service at Siraj (B) Your observation is very good sir.
Electronics ? The dish washer you sent us last week
(C) Oh ! really, I forgot to see my watch.
has stopped working.
(D) I’m sorry sir; there was some genuine problem.
Tel. operator : _____________________ .
Henceforth I will come in time.
(A) Oh ! is it because he wants a better pay ?
Where can you expect to find this sign/instruction ?
(B) So, it’s between you and him, what can I do ?
(C) Well, it worked alright for all these days, isn’t it ? 50 ‘Walk’
(D) Ok, give me its invoice number and your contact (A) At a bus stop.
details so that I can send someone to take a look. (B) At a railway crossing.
47 Lily : How do you sell eggs here ? (C) By the side of an elevator.
Shopkeeper : _____________________ (D) At a zebra crossing.

(A) Am I not supposed to ? (B) With great care.

(C) Across this counter and normally in a paper bag.
(D) A single at Rs.5 but if a dozen, then at Rs.55.

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I. Vocabulary and Grammar 7. They ___________ for me since 3 pm.

A. have been waiting B. are waiting
Select most ‘suitable and correct’ options to fill the C. have waited D. were waiting
blanks.
Select ‘most correct’ options to fill the blanks.
1. These are the kites ________ little children made.
8. He has waited a long time for ___________ turn.
A. those B. that
C. what D. who A. he B. his
C. him D. he is
2. The ________ water left in the well, had also dried
up. 9. This is the __________ girl who has won the award.
A. a little B. few A. same B. good
C. a few D. little C. shy D. very

3. Motherhood _______ a great learning experience for 10. How __________ do you eat chocolate ?
all women. A. rarely B. frequently
A. are B. was C. often D. easily
C. is D. were 11. Grandma bought a pair of new glasses ___________
4. Dickens _________his novels during the Victorian age. see well.
A. wrote B. has written A. in case of B. in order to
C. has been writing D. is writing C. in view of D. if

5. We are going for lunch now; _______you like to join 12. The lady was _________ angry _______ irritated.
us ? A. both, and B. both, for
A. will B. would C. both, at D. both, or
C. can D. shall 13. She is sad __________ she lost her doll.
6. The boys___________ to the fair by now. A. to B. unless
A. have driven B. will drive C. until D. since
C. can drive D. will have driven

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Select correct options (prepositions) to fill the blanks. Select correct options (collocations) to fill the blanks.
14. The parrot flew _______ the cage. 20. This is a printed __________ board (PCB).
A. out B. of A. circuit B. control
C. out of D. above C. command D. current
15. They crawled from _________ the sofa. 21. _________ in touch with me.
A. behind B. in front of A. Be B. Live
C. inside D. before C. Keep D. By
Select correct options (articles) to fill the blanks. Select options correctly depicting parallel structure in
16. I will call you up when I reach _________ resort. filling the blanks.
A. a B. the 22. She is mad about watching TV more than _________
C. an D. no article a book.

17. ________ Cholera has broken out in the village. A. to read B. read
C. will read D. reading
A. The B. An
C. A D. no article 23. The task can be done individually, in pairs or________
of four.
Select suitable options (phrasal verbs) to fill the blanks.
A. in groups B. by groups
18. The management is going to ________ the proposal C. with groups D. for groups
of the student union.
Select options representing the given groups of words.
A. look at B. look for
C. look into D. look about 24. One whose only business is to find out criminals.
19. Never ___________. Try and try until you succeed. A. misogynist B. police
C. detective D. officer
A. give away B. give up
C. give to D. give for 25. One who goes on foot.
A. pedestrian B. pedantic
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Select options to form the second analogical pair to the 31. The painter will have painted the wall by now.
given pair, in each case. A. The wall will have been painted by the painter by
26. man : lip :: bird : ? now.
B. The wall will be painted by the painter by now.
A. feather B. tree C. The wall has been painted by the painter by now.
C. beak D. leap D. The wall will have been painted with the painter
27. Peacock : India :: bear : ? by now.
A. Australia B. Russia Select the options with correct transition from ‘Direct’
C. Poland D. Turkey to ‘Indirect’ speech, in each case.
Select the options that carry the error-part of the given 32. The teacher said to me, “Why are you looking so
sentences. dull ?”
28. How/I can/ever repay/your debt. A. The teacher asked to me why I was looking so dull.
P Q R S B. The teacher asked me why I am looking so dull.
C. The teacher asked me why was I looking so dull.
A. Q B. R C. S D. P D. The teacher asked me why I was looking so dull.
29. Neither/was he angry/nor/he was afraid. 33. He will say to me, “He is my best friend.”
P Q R S
A. He will tell me that he is my best friend.
A. P B. Q C. R D. S B. He will tell to me that I am his best friend.
C. He will tell me that he will be my best friend.
Select the options with correct transition from ‘Active’
D. He will tell me that he has been my best friend.
to ‘Passive’ voice, in each case.
30. They have seen an accident.
Select options (synonyms) to the given words.
A. An accident was seen by them. 34. Marvel
B. An accident will be seen by them. A. suggest B. wonder C. awake D. involve
C. An accident has been seen by them.
35. Supporter
D. An accident had been seen by them.
A. elder B. younger C. fan D. fantasy

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II. Reading Comprehension 37. Pai is regarded as _____________.

A. Founder of comics
Read the passages given below carefully and choose B. Father of Indian Comics
correct options as answers to the questions that follow. C. Founder of Amar Chitra Katha
D. Founder of Tinkle
Amar Chitra Katha
38. What couldn’t be answered by participants ?
Anant Pai, popularly known as Uncle Pai, was the “Father A. Questions on Indian Mythology
of Indian Comics”. Uncle Pai was the founder of Amar Chitra B. Questions on Greek Mythology
Katha and Double Digest Tinkle, much loved by children. C. Questions of both
An interesting incident marked the birth of Amar Chitra D. none
Katha in 1967. Pai was present at a quiz contest in which 39. The feature of India’s first comic and cartoon
the participants could answer the questions on Greek syndicate is____________.
Mythology but couldn’t answer simple questions on Indian A. Stories
Mythology. B. Epics
This was the turning point and Amar Chitra Katha was C. History
launched based on stories from Indian epics, mythology and D. Rang Rekha
history. 40. Antonym of instant is ___________

Tinkle was launched in 1980 under Rang Rekha Features, A. immediate

India’s first comic and cartoon syndicate, with Pai as the B. later
Managing Director. Tinkle’s popularity was destined as C. never
40,000 copies of the first issue were sold off. It was an D. for ever
instant success. Tinkle was a trendsetter.

36. Which incident led to the birth of Amar Chitra Katha ?

A. story telling competition B. rangoli contest
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CARS and everyone could have it. It was reasonably priced. Profits
soared for the country and a new status symbol had arrived.
The invention of the car has been the turning point in the
lives of many people. It has led to great improvements in Cars have come a long way since then. Today, they are an
transportation, with people being able to move about essential form of transportation everywhere.
quickly, easily and comfortably. Better roads had to be built
and differentiated from pavements. The changes have been 41. The meaning of the phrase ‘turning point’ (line 1) can
tremendous. be explained by the word ‘_________’ in the same
paragraph.
In the beginning, cars were limited only to the wealthy. A. differentiated
However, car companies soon realised the opportunity of B. tremendous
increasing their profits by making cars available to a larger C. improvements
portion of the population. They then began improving their D. changes
technology and lowering the costs of making a car.
42. Changes were made to cars so that ___________.
In later years, it was not enough to provide an affordable A. the car companies would be able to think of ways
car for the people. The car was also a fashion statement. to increase their profits
Half of the American population was below twenty-five B. more people could own cars
years of age and also had the necessary spending power. C. the wealthy could own cars
They were looking for something new and hip. D. different types of technology could be used
The Ford Mustang was the perfect car for them. Earlier 43. The phrase ‘fashion statement’ tells us that the
advertising aroused so much interest, that more than five people ________.
thousand people queued just to have a look at the Mustang. A. never changed their cars
It was a hit ! Twenty-two thousand cars were sold on the B. could not afford to buy cars
first day of the sale. The people were attracted to the power C. were always looking for different types of cars
steering function and the vinyl seats. It was the best way D. were unsure about what cars were
to demonstrate a person’s power and status. Men used it
to impress ladies. On the other hand, the ladies used it to
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44. Which of the following made the Ford Mustang, a III. Interactive English
popular car ?
A. It had a power steering function and vinyl seats. Select appropriate options to fill the blanks.
B. It was the first car that had ever been invented.
46. Ali : Do you know the story of a______and a______?
C. The people saw the advertisements on it.
Asma : Yes. The winner was_______the fast runner.
D. It was new.
A. hare, tortoise, not B. rabbit, turtle, only
45. The people saw the Mustang as ________. C. heir, tortoise, note D. hair, tortoise, knot
A. a practical form of transportation
47. Maya : It rained______today and I had no umbrella.
B. a way for them to show off their status
C. a classic car that would never go out of fashion Sudha : You must have got_______.
D. a way for the Ford car company to Increase its A. sudenly, wet B. cats & dogs, wet
profits C. heavy, wait D. unnoticed, wet
48. Suma : Since her last blunder, Leela doesn’t look me
in the_______.
Meera : I know. You make her pay __________for it.
A. shop, very much B. park, very well
C. eye, through nose D. bus, to boss
49. John : I ______ from the _______, but was unhurt.
Jose : How ? Who saved you in the______ of time ?
A. slept, stair, quick B. fell, stairs, need
C. slipped, stairs, nick D. sleep, stare, want
50. Raju : I need your______for doing______control here.
Kiran : Sure, I would give you an________opinion.
A. advise, pest, unbiased B. view, paste, unknown
C. advice, pest, impartial D. opinion, past, inner
? ? ?
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I. Vocabulary and Functional Grammar Select options correctly replacing the respective blanks.
Naren was walking to his class slowly. He was worried
Select correct options (tense forms) to fill the blanks. __Q8___ the Biology test he would have to ___Q9___ that
1. We ______ to see them yesterday. morning. As he was reaching the classroom, a piece of paper
(A) have gone (B) had gone (C) went (D) go suddenly fluttered down and ___Q10__ near his feet. As he
glanced down at the paper, his heart nearly __Q11__ a beat.
2. Water _______ at 100oC. It was the Biology test paper complete __Q12__ answers !
(A) is boiling (B) will boil (C) boil (D) boils
8. (A) of (B) on (C) about (D) for
3. The Prime Minister of New Zealand ________ India
next month. 9. (A) write (B) give (C) appear (D) aim
(A) is visiting (B) will be have visited 10. (A) formed (B) approached (C) about (D) landed
(C) will visit (D) has visited
11. (A) had (B) played (C) clapped (D) missed
4. I ________him yet.
(A) didn’t see (B) don’t see (C) haven’t seen (D) saw 12. (A) about (B) in (C) with (D) for
5. It _______ since Monday. Select correct options to fill the blanks.
(A) has been raining (B) rains
13. The chef swiftly and _________ rolled the parathas.
(C) rained (D) will rain
(A) effusively(B) efficacily (C) round (D) efficiently
Select correct options to fill the blanks.
14. The ceremony was both long ______ tedious.
6. My sister is ________ than my aunt.
(A) although (B) but (C) and (D) also
(A) more thinner (B) thin
(C) thinnest (D) thinner Select correct options (collocations) to fill the blanks.
7. Our car broke _______on the way ______ Chennai. 15. We need to make sure that there is enough ________
accommodation to house all the delegates.
(A) out, via (B) down, to (C) so, to (D) up, to
(A) careless (B) dreadful(C) quandary (D) luxurious

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16. He gave us a _______account of all that you had Select correct options for the given group of words.
achieved over there. 23. Pleasant to eat
(A) ready (B) glowing (C) careless (D) kool (A) appetizing (B) tantalizing
(C) palatable (D) sumptuous
Select options with correct verbs to fill the blanks.
17. Neither of the two students__________ in the library. 24. One who believes that all things and events in life are
pre-determined.
(A) is (B) are (C) are being (D) go
(A) fatalist (B) puritan (C) egoist (D) fanatic
18. My pair of spectacles _________ on the table this
morning. Select options (synonyms) to the given words.
(A) was (B) were (C) have (D) is 25. Placate
(A) implore (B) flatter (C) pacify (D) compensate
Select correct options (pronouns) to fill the blanks.
19. The boys gave ______ a break from studies. 26. Revamp
(A) themselves (B) himself (A) retreat (B) reconstruct (C) retrieval (D) evil
(C) theirself (D) theirselves Select options (antonyms) to the given words.
20. _______ is the restaurant you visit often ? 27. Backward
(A) What (B) When (C) Which (D) That (A) foreword (B) onward (C) forword (D) frontward
Select correct options to complete the following. 28. Underhand
21. The car crashed because the _____________. (A) hidden (B) obscure (C) exposed (D) super
(A) break failed (B) brake felled 29. In the given sentence, after which option (word)
(C) brakes felt (D) brakes failed would it be most appropriate to add a colon ?
22. ______ ice cream’s _______ is _______ rupees here. There are four seasons summer, rainy, winter and
(A) An, cost, forty (B) The, coast, forty spring.
(C) The, costs, forty (D) The, cost, forty (A) four (B) summer (C) seasons (D) winter

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Select options showing correct transformation of the 34. Select the correctly punctuated option.
given sentences. (A) Will your dad drive us to the museum, or shall we
30. The ship could not move. take a bus ?
(A) The ship could not be moved. (B) Will your dad, drive us to the museum or, shall we
(B) The ship can’t be moved. take a bus ?
(C) The ship will not be moved. (C) Will your dad drive us to the museum or. shall we
(D) This sentence can’t be converted into passive take a bus ?
voice. (D) Will your Dad drive us to the museum or, or shall
we take a bus ?
31. Where did you buy this ?
Select option showing correctly the combining of the
(A) Where was this be bought ?
(B) Where was this bought ? given sentences, using ‘if’.
(C) Where is this bought ? 35. You did not study well. So you could not get the first
(D) Where this is bought ? rank.
32. She said to him, “Where have you gone all the (A) If you had studied well, you could have got the first
time ?” rank.
(B) If you have studied well, you can get the first rank.
(A) She asked him where he had gone all the time.
(C) If you studied well, you can get the first rank.
(B) She asked him that where had he gone all the time.
(D) The sentences can’t be combined.
(C) She asked him where he will have gone all the
time.
(D) She asked him where did he go all the time.
33. My mother said to me, “The Earth is round.”
(A) My mother told me that the Earth was round.
(B) My mother told me that the Earth will be round.
(C) My mother told me that the Earth is round.
(D) My mother asked me that the Earth will have been
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II. Reading comprehension 38. Meaning of infamous is ___________ .

(A) well-known (B) famous in a particular area
Read the following story carefully and using the (C) instantly famous (D) notorious
options provided, answer the questions that follow it.
39. What is needed for writing a good biography ?
A biography is a story of someone’s life. It may be written
in a few paragraphs or it may take up a whole book. Short (A) theme (B) education
biographies present the basic facts about somebody’s life, (C) historical records (D) person
while longer ones give more details, thereby presenting a 40. Antonym of ‘fact’ is _____________.
good story. (A) factor (B) fiction (C) unfact (D) infact
Biographies are usually written on famous or historical
Select the option showing correct re-arrangement of
figures. You may also write a biography of someone not
commonly known. Biographies of infamous people can tell
the five statements, making the story flow correctly in
us a lot about the time and place in which that person lived. a meaningful manner.

Most biographies divide the time-frame on the basis of a A. With the passage of time, vices become more
theme, like education and beginning of career. In order to apparent and virtues become objects of jealousy and
write a good biography, you need some reference material envy, thereby causing contempt and hatred in the
like historical records, letters, diaries of the person whose hearts of each other.
biography you are writing. B. Then, they become familiar with not only strengths
36. Biography is a _________________. but also weaknesses of each other’s characters.
(A) story of someone’s life (B) story of a leader’s life C. Generally people think that familiarity should breed
(C) story of your life (D) story of our life love, mutual understanding and tolerance.
37. Most biographies divide the time-frame on the basis D. They expect that coming together of two persons
of ____________. should bring them closer and forge the bond of kinship
(A) a story (B) a theme between them.
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E. But when two persons come closer, they come to III. Interactive English
know not only strengths but also weaknesses of each
other’s character. Select most suitable options to fill the blanks.
41. (A) CDEBA (B) DABCE (C) CEDAB (D) ECDAB
46. Sheila : Oh, no ! It’s raining cats and dogs. I don’t
Select correct options to fill the blanks. think Mrs. Sania will turn up for this meeting.
Meena :_______You know we can always count on
42. Shashi ______ on the fifth _________ .
Mrs. Sania to be present.
(A) stay, floor (B) leaves, flore
(A) She has not contacted us.
(C) lives, floor (D) stays, flour
(B) She has not told us anything.
43. The light coming _______ the window was _______ (C) You did not invite her.
bright and hurting. (D) She’s given us her word.
(A) thorough, very (B) thru, to 47. Lalita : Oh, Sarita. I’m so glad to see you.
(C) from, less (D) through, too Come in, please.___________
44. ____ unit for learning, attached to _____ university is Sarita : Thanks. You have a lovely place here.
considered to be like ______ umbrella in rain. Lalita : Thank you. You too have renovated your
place !
(A) An, an, an (B) A, a an
(C) A, a, the (D) The, an, an (A) Feel yourself at home. (B) Stay in our home.
(C) Stay here for a few days.
45. _____ African lion is obviously from _____ African (D) Pour yourself a drink.
country and thus is called as ________ African one.
48. Mother : Be nice to your younger sister, till I’m back.
(A) An, an, an (B) The, the, a
Kamala : Where are you going Mum ?
(C) A, the, an (D) no article, a, the
Mother : I’m just going to the mini market._______
I’ve promised to bake your aunt a cake today.
(A) We’ve run out of flour.
(B) I need fresh air.
(C) I need to buy some flower.
(D) I’ve to take the carrot and stick.

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49. Mina : I need a bicycle. I. Vocabulary and Functional Grammar

Bina : __________
Select correct options to identify the part of speech
Mina : Her bicycle has a flat tyre, so I can’t.
the underlined words are used as, in the following.
(A) Take my bicycle.
(B) My bicycle arrives next week. 1. Ali was fasting but still ran fast.
(C) Why don’t you borrow Leena’s ?
(A) gerund, adverb (B) past continuous, noun
(D) Buy a new one.
(C) noun, adjective (D) verb, adverb
50. Ronnie : _________
Sony : No. It’s all your fault. You have let the team 2. He will get a sentence for ten years, if he is sentenced.
down. (A) noun, noun (B) noun, adjective
(A) I played well ! We won the match ! (C) noun, verb (D) verb, verb
(B) Our team played bad.
(C) The other team was favoured by the referee. 3. I went to bed after I read a chapter. She walked in a
(D) Why didn’t you let me play ? little after.
(A) conjunction, preposition (B) adverb, adjective
(C) adjective, adverb (D) conjunction, adverb

Select correct options to answer the questions.

4. Which of the following is a synonym of ‘partisan’ ?
(A) united (B) one-sided (C) untied (D) divided

5. Which of the following is ‘not an adjective’ ?

(A) capable (B) disable (C) affable (D) incurable

6. Which of the following is ‘not an adverb’ ?

(A) sully (B) fully (C) dully (D) coyly

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7. Which of the following is ‘only a noun’ ? 14. (A) do (B) did (C) be done (D) doing
(A) jilt (B) quilt (C) tilt (D) silt 15. (A) has (B) had (C) have (D) having
8. Which of the following is ‘not a past participle’ ? 16. (A) gets (B) is getting
(A) raked (B) naked (C) baked (D) shaked (C) was getting (D) had got
9. Which option is not spelt correctly ? 17. (A) knew (B) knows
(A) roster (B) abundunce (C) had known (D) has known
(C) magnificent (D) rooster
18. (A) lives (B) lived (C) living (D) has lived
10. Which option is an antonym of ‘despondent’ ?
19. (A) made (B) can make
(A) independent (B) correspondent
(C) could make (D) had made
(C) elated (D) dejected
20. (A) was done (B) would be done
Select corresponding options, correctly replacing (C) has to be done (D) had to be done
the underlined in the story below.
Complete the following idioms by selecting correct
It Q 11 then obvious that she Q 12 seriously ill. What Q 13
options to fill the blanks.
Bubli Q 14 ? He Q 15 no experience in treating the sick and
Jyothi Q16 worse by the minute. He Q 17 that the old doctor 21. Arun got 0.05% less and came second. He lost his rank
in town Q 18 three miles away, downhill. There was no way just by _________.
the doctor Q19 it up to their house. Something Q20 quickly !
(A) a hair (B) a lap (C) a leg (D) a nose
11. (A) is (B) was (C) would be(D) was been
22. Due to a fall in demand, we have been incurring losses,
12. (A) is (B) was (C) has been (D) had been let’s call ________ before we incur more.
13. (A) can (B) could have (A) our investors (B) it quits
(C) could (D) was (C) the bank (D) that order

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Select options correctly replacing the underlined. 28. We ensured that everyone ________ invited.
(A) were (B) get (C) has been (D) got
23. His aim is to provide for a/an remedy for all problems.
(A) panacea (B) ultimatum 29. Manju could walk ______ being feeble on ________ .
(C) finality (D) euphoria (A) although, fast (B) inspite, starvacation
(C) despite, fasting (D) until, fast
In each question, select the option that forms the
second pair similar to the first pair. 30. We came back home ______ _______ heavy rainfall.
24. Flower : Rose :: Tool : ? (A) after the (B) because, it (C) after a (D) inside, a
(A) Plane (B) Weapon 31. He is hard _______ hearing even within _______ foot.
(C) Hammerhead (D) Machine (A) for, his (B) on, per (C) as, a (D) of, a
Select correct options to fill the blanks. 32. The Secretary & Treasurer _______ a dynamic person.
25. ______ indelible mark was made using black _______ (A) have been (B) are
ink on my __________ injured middle finger. (C) is (D) were
(A) An, an, an (B) A, an, an
Select option with error(s) in each case.
(C) An, none, none (D) The, an, an
33. I’m sorry, as inadvertantly through, I heard his fillings.
26. _______ invincible as he appeared to be, _________ P Q R S
Arun, actually _______ immature player, won it easily.
(A) P,S (B) P,Q,R,S
(A) The, the, an (B) An, none, an
(C) Q,R,S (D) Q,R
(C) The, none, an (D) none, none, an
34. A neumatic devise play importent roll in the process.
27. Do you _______ freebies given at the party meetings ? P Q R S
(A) aspect (B) except (A) P,Q,R (B) P,Q,R,S (C) P,Q (D) Q,S
(C) expect (D) accept

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Select options correctly showing change of voice II. Reading Comprehension

from ‘active’ to ‘passive’ and vice versa.
Read both the following stories carefully and select
35. To whom was the story told ? correct options to answer the questions that follow
(A) Who told the story to you ? after each one.
(B) Whom did you tell the story ?
The manager of an office in Shelford was a hard working
(C) To whom the story was told ? man who never arrived late and never left early. He was
(D) Who will tell the story to him ? honest, clean, well-dressed and clever. But one very
important quality in men of good position he had never
learnt, was politeness. If he wanted something done, he did
not say, “Do you mind doing this ?”; he gave an order, “Do
this and be quick about it. What ?” The words ‘please’ and
‘thank you’ formed no part of his conversation.
If he had spoken gently, the work of the office would have
been done just as well, probably better; for the staff was a
good one. But one after another they left and found work
elsewhere. Even his chief clerk, Hollis, who had been with
him for many years, was getting tired of his rough way of
speaking. Once Hollis worked hard for several nights on
some difficult papers that the manager wanted on Friday.
It had needed a great effort to get them finished, but Hollis
had succeeded. With great satisfaction he brought them into
the manager’s office and laid them on his desk, thinking that
this time he might receive a word of praise. The manager
looked at them and said nothing.
As the chief clerk reached the door on his way out, he
turned round and said, “ I beg your pardon, Sir.”

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‘I didn’t speak a thing” said the manager. Work is one thing that is necessary to keep the world going
“Oh !” said Hollis, “I thought you said, thank you.” and without it we shall all very quickly die. Let us think for
a moment about all the different kinds of works there are,
36. Is “Do you mind doing this ?” a polite way of asking; if and what they are for.
not why ?
To begin with, many men work on land. They are cultivators
(A) No, because it does not have ‘please’ or ‘thank you’. or gardeners or shepherds. They plough or dig land, sow
(B) No, as it says you do not put your mind in work. seeds or else they look after cows and buffaloes, goats and
(C) Yes, as it’s a way to put a request across. sheep. They are all busy in growing things and without them
(D) No, as it does not tell you what to do. there would be no wheat to make into flour, no rice and dal,
no vegetables, no milk or ghee and no cotton for our clothes.
37. When we fail to hear, what should we say ?
Next, there are many men who are also busy with the
(A) What ? (B) Do you mind ? ground; only they spend their time not in growing things on
(C) Beg your pardon ! (D) Your honour ! it, but in digging things out of it. They are the miners, who
dig out coal and iron, precious stones, gold, silver, lead, mica
38. Who was with the manager for many years ? and other minerals; and the quarrymen who dig out stones
(A) Friends (B) Old staff for buildings and roads. Others dig up clay to make into
bricks and another sort of clay to make into earthenware
(C) Chief clerk (D) Hard-working man
and China.
39. What can be the most suitable title for this story ? This brings us to the third kind of workers — those who
(A) A manager and a chief of clerks make things. I have put them third, because they cannot do
(B) A manager without good manners their work till the other two sets of workers have done
theirs. Certain things must either be grown or dug up before
(C) The importance of good manners
anything can be made out of them. You cannot make
(D) The chief clerk anything out of nothing and everything that is made must be
40. What is the antonym of ‘praise’ ? made, either of things that have been grown such as wood
and cotton or of things that have been dug up, such as iron
(A) insult (B) demoralise and copper.
(C) integrate (D) criticise

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41. What is meant by ‘kind’ in ‘kind of workers’ ? III. Interactive English

(A) Courtesy (B) Gentleness
Fill appropriate options in the blanks to make the
(C) Human kind (D) Category
conversation complete, ideal and meaningful.
42. In the sentence ‘. . . another sort of clay to make into
earthenware and China’, what is meant by ‘China’ ? 46. Aki : Abhi, I heard you are a __________ .
Abhi : Yes, I love______. They are the _______ friends.
(A) Earthenware made and sent to China
(A) librarian, them, daily
(B) A country made by removing clay
(B) book-worm, books, best
(C) A type of earthenware
(C) sportsman, books, only
(D) Earthenware that the Chinese use
(D) book-keeper, those, creative
43. Wherefrom stones for buildings are dug ?
47. My friend Amrita really ________ where my _______
(A) Mines (B) Roads (C) Valleys (D) Quarries pinches, because we have _____ friends for ________
twenty years.
44. In the sentence ‘. . . Certain things must either be
grown or . . .’, what is meant by ‘Certain’ ? (A) know, mother, had, about
(A) Definite (B) Some type of (B) knew, mattress, been, above
(C) Sure (D) Dependable (C) knows, shoe, been, over
(D) knows, sister, close, more
45. Why the ‘third’ cannot do their work till the other two
have done theirs ? 48. Geeta : ______ did you keep my daily _____ clothes ?
Mom : In your _____ , where______ ?
(A) Because they are lazy.
(B) Because they are waiting for the orders. (A) Where, were, closet, now
(C) Because they depend on the raw material the other (B) When, wear, cupboard, to keep
two produce/bring out. (C) Why, ware, room, then
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49. Reema : Hi ! How is the election _________ going on ? I. Vocabulary and Functional Grammar
Radha : Fine, however it is in _______ this time.
Select correct options to answer the questions.
(A) campiagn, hi-speed (B) campaign, full swing
(C) campain, top’s speed (D) campen, regency 1. Which option is not spelt correctly ?
(A) ubiquitous (B) dextrous
50. Leena : Are you________any money for the ________
day ? (C) philanthropist (D) ingenious
Sita : Yes, I am _______ of it and ___________ month 2. Which of the following is a synonym of ‘pristine’ ?
I save some.
(A) genuine (B) immaculate
(A) saved, summer, feeling, each
(C) tarnished (D) divine
(B) saving, winter, careful, every
(C) saving, rainy, aware, every 3. Which of the following is ‘an adjective’ ?
(D) saving, cloudy, hearing, some (A) perceive (B) reclusive (C) believe (D) relieve

Select the options showing correctly, the change of

form as directed.
4. She is very poor. (Change to exclamatory)
(A) Is she very poor ! (B) How very poor she !
(C) What a poor is she ! (D) How poor she is !

Select correct options to fill the blanks.

5. In _______ emergency meeting, just _______ hour
ago, he got _______ half-hearted nod from us.
(A) an, an, an (B) the, a, the
(C) an, an, a (D) an, a, a

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6. It is as ______ enigmatic as ______ enticing puzzle. 14. Lily _______ me the dress she _______ the other day.
(A) an, an (B) an, none (A) shows, buys (B) showing, had bought
(C) none, an (D) the, the (C) showed, had bought (D) would buy, had bought

7. Adverbs of ___________ answer the question ‘when’. Select options that describe the underlined
(A) frequency (B) time correctly.
(C) place (D) manner 15. Manohar drives the car very fast.
8. We won the match ________ of their poor fielding. (A) verb (B) adjective
(A) inspite (B) by way (C) as (D) because (C) adverb (D) pronoun

9. The adverbial form of ‘neurotic’ is __________ . 16. Raj does not want to go out now-a-days.

(A) neuroticly (B) neurotical (A) adverb of time (B) adverb of degree
(C) neurotically (D) neurotitious (C) adverb of place (D) adverb of frequency

10. “Ravi, you _______ to report this to the police.” Select correct options to identify the part of speech
the underlined words are used as, in the following.
(A) thought (B) must (C) ought (D) was
17. As there was no water, Ramu didn’t water the plants.
11. If I ______ you, I would have _______ for that offer.
(A) noun, noun (B) noun, adjective
(A) was, taken (B) were, gone
(C) noun, verb (D) verb, verb
(C) am, seen (D) was, jumped
18. As he climbed up the escalator, he saw the last up
12. He was sure to come. ________ he ?
train leave.
(A) Where (B) Hasn’t (C) Was not (D) Was
(A) preposition, adjective (B) conjunction, adjective
13. Last night it rained ________. (C) conjunction, preposition
(A) havier (B) heaviest (C) heavily (D) heavyly (D) preposition, preposition

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19. “Blow gently on that wound”, he moaned, pointing to 22. (A) For (B) When (C) With (D) Yet
his swollen cheek because of a hard blow he got.
23. (A) till (B) for (C) until (D) why
(A) verb, pronoun (B) verb, noun
(C) adverb, noun (D) verb, adjective 24. (A) yet (B) consequently
(C) therefor (D) thus
20. He was presented with a big rose, a fitting tribute to
a man who rose like a phoenix. 25. (A) Even if (B) Since (C) Despite (D) Even after
(A) noun, noun (B) noun, adjective
26. (A) for (B) from (C) to (D) towards
(C) noun, verb (D) verb, verb
27. (A) well (B) both (C) too (D) all
21. He can lift a 20 kg. fully filled can with one hand.
(A) verb, noun (B) helping verb, verb 28. (A) among (B) from (C) above (D) both

(C) noun, verb (D) modal verb, noun In each question, select the option that forms the
second pair similar to the first pair.
Select corresponding options, correctly replacing
the underlined in the story below. 29. Purchase : Purchaser :: Finance : ?
In the past, tigers were considered as pests. Q 22 a smaller (A) Fiancee (B) Financer (C) Financee (D) Financier
area to hunt, Q 23 man had taken up more of the land to
30. Arm : Finger :: Branch : ?
cultivate and build upon, the tigers found less areas for
themselves. They Q 24 turned to farms to get their food. (A) Head office (B) Leaf
Farmers’ livestock were attacked by tigers. People were then (C) Department (D) Tree
encouraged to kill the animals with the promise of rewards.
Q 25 the threat of tigers on livestock was over, man Select option with error(s) in each case.
continued to hunt tigers. Poachers hailing Q 26 tibal areas
know about the traditional medicine, and so hunt tigers for 31. Their was know ban four hookah when Akbar reined.
their body parts Q 27. Bones and the organs Q 28 are used P Q R S
as ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine. (A) P,Q,R (B) P,Q,R,S (C) Q,R (D) P,R

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32. The rightous action straitened the coarse of action. II. Reading Comprehension
P Q R S
(A) Q,R (B) Q,R,S (C) P,Q,R (D) R,S Read both the following stories carefully and select
correct options to answer the questions that follow
Complete the following idiom by selecting correct after each.
option to fill the blank.
Jesse Owens’s father was a farmer; his grandfather was a
33. This bike is of no use to him, but he won’t let me have slave. Because of poverty, he came down with pneumonia
it either. He is a perfect _________. every winter. “A couple of those winters, when my father
could not find enough wood to keep the fire going in our
(A) black sheep (B) thorn in my foot
little card-board house, I came to never seeing spring”, he
(C) dog in the manger (D) hurdle in the race recalled.
Select options correctly replacing the underlined. Everyone in the Owens family was expected to work. At the
age of seven, Jesse had to pick nearly 50 kilos of cotton every
34. Many soldiers have been hounoured after their death. day. When he was nine, his family moved to Cleveland
(A) belatedly (B) post-meritoriously where he worked in a petrol station and a grocery shop. But
even in the misery of poverty, Jesse had dreams.
(C) Paramveerchakra (D) posthumously
His contact with athletics came in the fifth standard when
Select options correctly showing change of voice the physical education teacher Charley Riley approached
from ‘passive’ to ‘active’. him to join the school team. But Jesse had a problem : he
had to work after school. Riley was so keen to have him in
35. He is regarded as a leader.
the team that he suggested that Jesse train before school
(A) We had regarded him leader. hours. Riley was perhaps the first kind white man Owens
(B) We regard him as a leader. knew. In addition to the training, he brought food for Jesse,
(C) As a leader he is regarded. so that Jesse could put some flesh on his bones. The
determination of Riley and the dedication of Owens, finally
(D) We will regard him as a leader.
succeeded in 1936, when although still at school, Jesse
equalled the 100 mts. world record of 9.4 seconds.

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36. Who was Jesse Owens ? food, are now skills that are tested primarily in the sports
(A) swimmer(B) wrestler (C) school boy(D) sprinter arena. Man no longer has to aim well to shoot at a deer
grazing in the grassland or jump over difficult terrain in
37. When did he first come into contact with athletics ? pursuit of his prey. What he does have to do now is to prove
to others that he can shoot further or more accurately than
(A) when he worked after school
the other competitors, or outrun his opponents in a race.
(B) when working at a petrol station
(C) when working at a grocery shop However, what significance do sports hold for the ordinary
people — people who cannot perform extraordinary feats
(D) when in the fifth standard
like the sports icons of modern times ?
38. Who was Charley ? Thankfully, sports exist for the other, very vital reason. They
(A) A teacher of English (B) A friend promote health. When we engage in a sport, whether it is
cycling, swimming, playing football or tennis, it helps to build
(C) PET (D) A sports champion
up our physical as well as mental strength.
39. In the sentence ‘. . . he (Riley) brought food for Jesse, When the body is strong, it means that we are able to fight
so that Jesse could put some flesh on his bones’ whom off infections or illnesses, such as cold or fever, better and
does the word ‘his’ refer to ? faster than someone who is not physically healthy.
(A) Riley (B) Owens
41. Which word is a synonym to ‘difficult terrain’ as used
(C) The animal Jesse ate, whose bone it was in the passage ?
(D) A kind white man outside the grocery shop (A) vast grasslands (B) rough turf
40. Which option is the antonym of ‘misery’ ? (C) sports arena (D) race track
(A) development (B) leisure 42. What helped man to survive earlier ?
(C) contentment (D) prosperity (A) A bigger supply of food
The evolution of sports in the modern world is an interesting (B) The primary skills of present-day sportsmen
one. What used to be essential skills in survival, such as (C) Ability to jump over smooth terrain
running, shooting and jumping, for getting a bigger supply of (D) The skills needed in a race

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43. When is a man declared a winner ?

(A) When he runs, shoots or jumps for survival III. Interactive English
(B) When he shoots down a prey
(C) When he participates in a race Fill correct options in the blanks to make the
(D) When his competitor fails to do as well as he conversation complete, ideal and meaningful.
44. What is the first vital reason for the existence of 46. Rosy : How do you do, Helen ?
sports ? Helen : _______
(A) Sports keep us mentally strong. (A) The same as you do. (B) Fine, thank you.
(B) Sports keep us physically healthy. (C) How do you do, Rosy ? (D) Well, that’s a secret.
(C) Sports help us prove our mettle.
47. Murli : Mom, I’m ________ .
(D) Sports help us survive.
Mom : ________ for a while, ______ about 3 minutes
45. For what does man now use the essential skills ? more and the noodles will be ready.
(A) For earning by selling sports equipment (A) hungered, Wait, and
(B) For survival by becoming a sports coach (B) finished, Hold on, then
(C) For proving that he is better than others (C) starved, Strain, maybe
(D) For outrunning the prey (D) famished, Hold on, none

48. Geeta : I hope now we’re _____ _____ the annoying

_______ after braking each time.
Mechanic : Sure ! And also the _____ of the wheels.
(A) gone with, noise, crancking
(B) done with, sound, groping
(C) over with, squeaking, wobbling
(D) through with, streak, vobbling

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49. Mohan : I need to call a _________ as I need to cover I Vocabulary and Functional Grammar
the closet to turn it into a _______ to keep my clothes
and also make a ______ of drawers in the lower half. Directions for questions 1-5: Read the passage and choose
the correct words that can fit into the blanks.
Murli : I can call the _______ I know. But he is not
______ and is also _______ . Ambition, like money and fire, is (Q1). Einstein, Louis Braille
and countless other renowned persons succeeded because
(A) carpainter, cupboard, table, carpentre, young, new they had the ambition and determination to (Q2) what they
(B) carpenter, wardrobe, chaste, one, near, here wanted. (Q3), there were also people like Adolf Hitler and
Nero, who, because of over-ambition, (Q4) people. Instead,
(C) carpenter, wardrobe, chest, one, near, dear
by being slaves to their ambition, they were (Q5) reality
(D) carpenter, wardroab, chest, one, near, far and humanity.

50. Ali : I am at my ______ end with solving this problem. (A) is a silver lining
Abdul : ____ ______, I trust you’ll ____ ______ with (B) is a rolling stone that gathers no moss
(C) is a poor servant, but a good master
something.
(D) is between the devil and the deep sea
(A) efforts’, why worry, find out
(A) strive for (B) impress upon
(B) trying, Hell no, get out of
(C) shoot for (D) take on
(C) wish’s, No worry, find it
(D) wits’, Don’t worry, come up (A) Neck to neck (B) On the other hand
(C) On the average (D) At the same time

(A) failed to become popular

(B) failed to attract and care for
(C) failed to understand and do something for
(D) failed to become successful

(A) tied in with (B) blinded to

(C) bound up with (D) confused with

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Directions for questions 6-9: Find the part with the error.
Mark option D, if the given sentence is correct. He may not have been a leader but he will be recorded in
History as the _____ leader.
He does not attend classes, neither he attends coaching
(A) archaic (B) archrival
sessions. (C) archetypical (D) archangel
(A) He does not
(B) attend classes, neither The monsoon has _____ but the municipal corporation
(C) he attends coaching sessions continues to _____ the crucial project.
(D) No error
(A) set out , sit in (B) set off, sit at
One of the advantage of a computer is you can find (C) set in, sit on (D) set for, sit over
everything on the net.
More than one-third of youth _____ tablet computers,
(A) One of the advantage of
double the number just a year ago.
(B) a computer is you can
(C) find everything on the net (A) has (B) have (C) had had (D) will have
(D) No error
The floor was swept _____ a broom.
The ground was too rough for us to walk.
(A) by (B) with (C) to (D) over
(A) The ground was (B) too rough for
(C) us to walk (D) No error I gave her _____ on how to prepare for the exam.
I and him got the first prize. (A) many suggestion (B) much advice
(A) I and him (B) got the (C) many advices (D) lot of tips
(C) first prize (D) No error
After the seventh attempt, they finally decided to give
Directions for questions 10-18: Fill in the blanks.
______.
In the east, the divide is _____ between the rich and the (A) up (B) away (C) down (D) back
poor as between those with jobs and those without.
His father dropped me ______ at the station.
(A) not as much (B) as many
(C) not so much (D) not as many (A) up (B) out (C) off (D) away

The article was informative to individuals like me who _____

little about apps.
(A) know (B) knows
(C) have known (D) knew

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Directions for questions 19-23: Arrange the jumbled Directions for question 24: Change the sentence from the
sentences in the proper order and answer the questions Active voice to the Passive voice.
that follow them.
Put on the life jackets before jumping into the sea.
I. However, it was a breakthrough in computer
ergonomics as it freed the user from having to (A) Let them put on the life jackets before they jumping
constantly use the keyboard. into the sea.
(B) Let them putting on and jumping into the sea with the
II. However, further improvements were made to the
life jackets.
mouse.
(C) Let the life jackets be put on before jumping into the
III. The first mouse was bulky with two wheels at the base. sea.
IV. Initially, the inventors intended the user to hold the (D) The life jackets are to be put on before jumping into
mouse continuously in one hand while typing on the the sea by you.
other. Directions for question 25: Change the sentence from the
V. The user could use the key board with both hands, using Indirect speech to the Direct speech.
the mouse only when he needed it.
He said to me that I had given him Rama’s book without
Which is the LAST sentence of the paragraph? asking her.
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V (A) He said to me, “You have given me Rama’s book without
asking her.”
Which is the THIRD sentence of the paragraph? (B) He said to me, “I have given him Rama’s book without
asking her.”
(A) II (B) III (C) IV (D) V
(C) He asked me, “Have you given me Rama’s book without
asking me?”
Which is the SECOND sentence of the paragraph?
(D) He said to me, “Has she given you Rama’s book without
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV asking me?”
Directions for questions 26-28: Combine the two
Which is the FOURTH sentence of the paragraph?
sentences into one that is meaningful and correct.
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V
The dress was trimmed with lace. The dress looked
Which is the FIRST sentence of the paragraph? attractive.
(A) The dress trimmed attractively with lace.
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV (B) The dress, trimmed with lace, looked attractive.
(C) Looking attractive, the dress was trimmed with lace.
(D) Trimmed with lace looked attractive the dress.

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The book was bound in a hard cover. It belonged to my Bringing culprits to book in a democracy is a long-drawn
grandmother.
process.
(A) Bound in a hard cover, my grandmother belonged to
the book. (A) Fact (B) Opinion
(C) Inference (D) None of the opinion
(B) Belonged to my grandmother, the book is bound in a
hard. Directions for questions 33-35: Select the most suitable
(C) The book, bound in a hard cover, belonged to my introductory or concluding sentences of the passages?
grandmother.
(D) The bound book belonged to my grandmother in a hard Like most youngsters, I would have much preferred play-
cover. ing ball to learning verbs, but Father insisted that master-
ing my studies was my chief duty. “Concentrate”. He urged
The essay was written by him. It won the first prize. me. “Do not let yourself be diverted until you are finished”.
Thanks to his insistence! _____
(A) The essay, written by him, won the first prize.
(B) The essay first written by him won him a prize. (A) I fared worse at school.
(C) The essay won the first prize written by him. (B) I played well in school.
(D) The first prize written to him won an essay. (C) I played worse at school.
Directions for questions 29-32: Read the sentences and (D) I did well in school.
state whether they are a/an Fact / Opinion / Inference.
Far too many fathers expect their children to do things way
One has to be a nutcase to believe that politicians are em- beyond the child’s capacities. When they are successful men,
bodiments of wisdom. or when they are failures and have never achieved what
they wanted from the time they were children, they are
(A) Fact (B) Opinion
likely to set their goals too high for their children and then
(C) Inference (D) None of the opinion
be bitterly disappointed when their children do not reach
these goals. _____
Books, movies and songs have suffered official and unoffi-
(A) How can a father love a child who is a failure?
cial bans.
(B) How can a child love and respect a father who is
(A) Fact (B) Opinion disappointed in him?
(C) Inference (D) None of the opinion (C) How can a child love and respect a father who is
successful?
Democracy is all about letting people do whatever they
(D) How can a child love and respect a father who is
want to do so long as they don’t harm others. uncaring?
(A) Fact (B) Opinion
(C) Inference (D) None of the opinion

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A group of men and women are standing around in a circle Which is the best definition for betrays as used in the
around a doctor. First, someone starts to laugh. Then a few passage?
more people chuckle. Soon, the whole gang is cracking up. (A) gives away (B) contradicts
They are not laughing because someone said something (C) reveals (D) highlights
funny. _____
(A) In fact, they are forced to do so. Why is Ivy considered an insulator?
(B) In fact, they are acting.
(A) It decreases air conditioning.
(C) Instead, they are practising laughter therapy.
(B) It allows air and gives ventilation.
(D) Instead, they are laughing at the doctor.
(C) It does not allow the sunlight.
(D) It acts like a skin that is exposed to sunlight.
II Reading Comprehension
This passage would most likely be found
Directions for questions 36-45: Read the passage/poster
(A) in an entertainment journal.
and answer the questions that follow it.
(B) in a sports article.
English Ivy betrays its poor reputation as a nuisance by its (C) in a letter from one gardener to another.
unparalleled ability to provide shade. By seamlessly (D) in a pamphlet about the best ways to make a home
covering the exterior of a building, it works as a natural more energy-efficient.
insulator, blocking the sun and decreasing air conditioning
costs. This means big savings for both building tenants and Which is the best synonym for ‘invasive’ as used in the
homeowners alike. And it can happen quickly, too. Ivy- passage?
friendly homeowners can rest assured that their roofs will
be completely covered in about four years. Just remember (A) attracting (B) spreading
the old adage: First year, it sleeps. Second year, it creeps. (C) growing (D) injured
Third year, it leaps!
Now, detractors may take this opportunity to remind readers
about how invasive English Ivy can be.

The primary purpose of the passage is to

(A) highlight the reasons why English Ivy’s fast growth rate
is beneficial.
(B) argue that English Ivy is essential for homeowners.
(C) educate readers about how to use English Ivy to insulate
their homes.
(D) belittle detractors of English Ivy.

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The courses available for students at NIIT Cloud Campus

NIIT
Cloud (A) include courses given at school.
(B) include courses only in Finance.
(C) include courses given to those who would soon be
graduates.
(D) include courses given to those who are ineligible.
Get a head start in life, at the NIIT Cloud Campus. Ÿ Cloud Classrooms
Don t just build a solid conceptual foundation, but Ÿ Cloud Courseware
also become the kind of professional that the Ÿ Any where Lab The course NOT available at NIIT Cloud Campus is
industry is looking for today. Develop skills that ll Ÿ Lesson on Demand
help you stay ahead of the rest of the working world. Ÿ Online Assessment (A) Software Development.
Even before your first day at work. Ÿ Buddy Net Learning
(B) Networking.
(C) Business Intelligence.
(D) Banking Sales.
Post Graduates Programme In IT (PGPIT)-.NET/Java Software
Express Diploma Programmes - .NET/Java Development
Ravi, who wants to do Banking courses,
Express Diploma Programme - Hardware & Networking
Certificate Programme - Cisco Technologies
Post Graduate Programme in IT (PGPIT) - BI
(A) can join any of the select locations.
(B) can get assistance.
(C) cannot do a graduation but can do a diploma in it.
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Operations
(D) has to wait for some more time.
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking
Certificate Course in Retail Banking Sales Management
Admission is based on eligibility criteria. Placement assistance offered on select courses.

# Some courses are available only at select locations.

III Interactive English
Directions for questions 46-50: Select the most suitable
What is the general opinion that the Ad wants to change? choices.

(A) Limited number of courses are available.

Sheila: Oh, no ! It’s raining cats and dogs. I don’t think Mrs.
(B) The fee structure is too high.
(C) Only IT courses are available. Sania will turn up for this meeting.
(D) The students are only studying. Meena: _________ You know we can always count on Mrs.
Sania to be present.
NIIT Cloud Campus helps you especially to
(A) She has not contacted us .
(A) build a solid conceptual foundation.
(B) She has not told us anything.
(B) complete your studies.
(C) You did not invite her.
(C) get a head start at school.
(D) She’s given us her word.
(D) learn skills needed in your career.
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Lalita: Oh, Sarita. I’m so glad to see you. Come in, please. I Vocabulary and Functional Grammar
_______
Sarita: Thanks. You have a lovely place here. Directions for questions 1-5: Read the passage and choose
the correct words that can fit into the blanks.
Lalita: Thank you. I see that you too have renovated your
place! He was undoubtedly one of the most gifted entertainers in
(A) Feel yourself at home. the world. He always knew how to (Q1) his audiences’
(B) Stay in this home. sympathy and when to (Q2) sad moments in his films. He
(C) Stay with me for a few days. lived at a time when poverty was (Q3). The late nineteenth
(D) Pour yourself a drink. and early twentieth century saw the migration of many
impoverished immigrants into West Europe. They came in
Mother: Will you keep an eye on your younger sister, Kamala? search of jobs, and many had little knowledge of English,
French or Russian. This (Q4) hindered their assimilation by
Kamala: Where are you going to, Mum?
their (Q5) country.
Mother: I’m just going over to the mini market. _______I’ve
promised to bake your aunt a cake today. (A) play down (B) play upon
(A) We’ve run out of flour. (C) play up (D) play at
(B) We’ve to go with the flow.
(A) risen (B) brighten (C) lighten (D) shaken
(C) We’ve to take the pick of the bunch.
(D) I’ve to take the carrot and stick. (A) elevated (B) rampant
Mina: I need a bicycle. (C) abundant (D) redundant
Bina : _______ (A) cultural shock (B) traditional customs
Mina: Her bicycle has a flat tyre, so I can’t. (C) language barrier (D) strong rituals
(A) Take my bicycle. (A) unique (B) native (C) adept (D) foster
(B) My bicycle will be delivered next week. Directions for questions 6-19: Fill in the blanks with the
(C) Why don’t you borrow Leena’s bicycle? correct words.
(D) You should learn to ride a bicycle.
Although he cooked _____ food, it still was not enough.
Ronnie: _______ Some of his guests did not get _____ food.
Sony: It’s all your fault. You have let the team down. (A) plenty, any (B) more, any
(C) a lot of, any (D) a lot of, some
(A) I played well! We won the match!
(B) Our team played badly, especially I.
(C) I have to be made the goal keeper.
(D) Why didn’t you let me play the game?

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All the children were _____ to know what gifts they would The dynamic leader spoke _____ on the effects of pollution
receive from Santa Claus. on the environment.
(A) anxious (B) active (A) powerfully (B) positively
(C) relieved (D) placid (C) practically (D) perfectly
Our teacher appears _____ today. She is usually friendly The actors who had performed _____ received a standing
and amiable. ovation and a big round of applause when the play ended.
(A) dry (B) sullen (C) dull (D) mild (A) immensely (B) extraordinarily
(C) profoundly (D) fairly
I persuaded him _____ wander off alone in the forest.
(A) do not (B) not to (C) Do not (D) Not to They _____ more pleased if you had told them the news
yourself.
The lady said, “ _____ the fish in the pond.” (A) are (B) would be
(A) not to feed (B) Do not feed (C) was been (D) would have been
(C) do not feed (D) Not to feed If they _____ drunk, they would not have been arrested.
You must not allow your anger to _____ your judgement. (A) were not (B) hadn’t been
(A) mist (B) rain (C) cloud (D) fog (C) were being (D) would have been

With his bright and _____ personality, Shukri gets along Which sentence is correct?
well with everyone. (A) He is guilty possibly of the crime.
(A) windy (B) misty (C) stormy (D) breezy (B) He is guilty of the crime possibly.
(C) He is possibly guilty of the crime.
Her heart _____ when she learnt that she had not been (D) Possibly is he guilty of the crime.
given the job. Directions for questions 21-25: Choose the part that has
(A) jerked (B) sank (C) jumped (D) shattered an error.

He was so hungry that he ate all the loaf of bread.

I don’t think we can make it _____ you pitch in.
(A) He was so (B) hungry that he
(A) if (B) unless (C) and (D) and yet (C) ate all the (D) loaf of bread.
She pulled _____ in order to get the job. He would have beaten the dog if he had a stick.
(A) plugs (B) strings (A) He would have beaten (B) the dog if
(C) threads (D) connections (C) he had (D) a stick.

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The boxer was fighting like a tiger and overpowered his Which is the FOURTH sentence of the passage?
opponent. (A) I (B) II (C) IV (D) V
(A) The boxer was fighting (B) like a tiger
(C) and overpowered (D) his opponent. Which is the LAST sentence of the passage?

As night has fallen the children packed their things and were (A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V
ready to leave. Directions for questions 31, 32: Choose the pair of words
(A) As night has fallen (B) the children packed that is related to the first pair in a similar way.
(C) their things (D) were ready to leave.
Neighbourhood : City : : ?
They did not do well in the test therefore they were
(A) Priory : Monk (B) Wallet : Dress
accepted.
(C) Iceberg : Tip (D) Annex : Building
(A) they did not do (B) well in the tests
(C) therefore they (D) were accepted Sacrosanct : Holy : : ?
Directions for questions 26-30: Arrange the jumbled (A) Surprising : Remarkable (B) Skeptical : Gullible
sentences in the proper order and answer the questions
(C) Ridiculous : Absurd (D) Abominable : Evil
that follow them.
Directions for questions 33-35: Select the most suitable
I. During the winter months, its white coat is ideal
introductory or concluding sentences of the passages.
camouflage in these rough northern climates.
II. Otherwise it would not be able to survive the extreme _______ She could hear the wild lash of the rubber trees
weather conditions. and the whistle of the wind at the garage. She began to
III. This canine predator has undergone many changes. switch on all the lights. One month, and the place still looked
pretty. The plants were lush with greenery. The flowers in
IV. It inhabits the so-called kingdom of the polar bear. the vase sitting daintily on the dining table were from the
V. The arctic fox is comparble in size to the domestic cat. garden. She now found time to admire her garden.
(A) It was raining cats and dogs.
Which is the FIRST sentence of the passage? (B) She was at a loss for words.
(C) The garden was spic and span.
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V (D) She was indeed sitting on the fence.
Which is the SECOND sentence of the passage? The average person requires between six and eight glasses
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV of drinking water a day to maintain the hydration of tissues
in the body, and to facilitate the physiological processes of
Which is the THIRD sentence of the passage? digestion. In addition, water acts as a transport medium for
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V nutrients within the body, helps to remove toxins and waste
materials, stabilizes the body temperature, and plays a
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crucial part in the structure and function of the circulatory The truth is that the piranha is really a much more nuanced
system. _______ animal than the mindless killer depicted in the media. In
(A) At last, water is the elixir of life. fact, piranhas are a group made up of approximately twelve
(B) In short, water is the elixir of life. different species. Each piranha species occupies its own
(C) To end a long story short, water is the elixir of life. ecological niche. One type of piranha takes chunks out of
(D) Eventually, water is the elixir of life. the fins of other fish. Another type eats fruit falling from
trees into the river. Each piranha species plays a unique
_______ Our information is the most accurate, our attitude
role in the ecology of the rainforest floodplains. So what
towards things is the most apt, our method or approach to should you do next time you hear someone talking about
solving problems is the only correct one, our suggestions the “deadly piranha”? You can remind them that the piranha
must be accepted, and our decisions must be the most
is not always the notorious killer fish that the tough,
appropriate. In other words, we can never be wrong. We
insist that we are still right despite all the arguments against muscular heroes of popular nature television shows would
us. We become angry and irrational. We would even say have us believe.
things that hurt others because we could not care less about
their feelings. The primary purpose of the author is to
(A) If we excessively entertain our ego, we shall feel that (A) correct misconceptions about the piranha.
our opinions are, however the worst. (B) illustrate the importance of piranhas in rainforest
(B) If we excessively entertain our ego, we shall feel that ecology.
our opinions are always inaccurate. (C) describe two different species of piranhas.
(C) If we excessively entertain our ego, we shall feel that (D) instruct the reader on what to say if someone describes
our opinions depend on others. the piranha as “deadly”.
(D) If we excessively entertain our ego, we shall feel that
our opinions are always the best. The author most likely uses the expression ‘woe betide’
to
(A) suggest that the reputation of the piranha is well-
11 Reading Comprehension
deserved.
Directions for questions 36-45: Read the passage/poster (B) highlight the danger posed by piranhas.
and answer the questions that follow it. (C) emphasize that piranha are very meek creatures.
(D) indicate the abundance of the species.
The piranha is a much-maligned fish. Most people think
that this is a deadly creature that swarms through rivers The writer is not very happy with
and creeks of the Amazon rainforest looking for victims to
(A) the piranhas.
tear apart. And woe betide anyone unlucky enough to be
(B) the media.
in the same water as a shoal of piranhas. It takes only a few
(C) the people in Amazon rainforests.
minutes for the vicious piranhas to reduce someone to a
(D) popular nature television shows.
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As used in the passage, which is the best definition for From the poem, we know that the farm
‘unique’? (A) is worthless.
(A) irreplaceable (B) important (B) is now deserted.
(C) indivisible (D) unusual (C) is owned by the the poet’s siblings.
(D) had been in the poet’s family for a long time.
As used in the passage, which is the best synonym for
‘notorious’? The farm has sentimental value to the poet for the following
(A) celebrated (B) disreputable reasons ‘except’ that
(C) notable (D) renowned (A) he grew up there.
(B) he once worked there.
Mistake (C) he did not like the factory.
Once it was a farm. (D) it was left to him by his father.
'Here at Acme we manufacture plastics, everything from The words ‘That money looked awfully good’ are most
wire to elastics.' probably spoken by the
I lived here once -- grew up here, in fact. (A) poet’s neighbours. (B) poet’s children.
'Last year we began to expand; we laid out eighty
(C) manager of the factory. (D) poet.
thousand for this land.'
I milked the cows, planted, dreamed. The poet says ‘I miss that farm’. What would he do if had the
'The factory you are about to enter is an ultra-modern chance?
manufacturing center.' (A) Sell for a higher price (B) Convert it into a school
My father owned it, and his father before him. (C) Grow crops (D) make the factory ultra-modern
'Yes, sir. We're going to create new products here; plastic
hats, flowers, and cans for beer.' 111 Interactive English
When he died I decided to sell.
Directions for questions 46-50: Select the most appropriate
choices.
But now
Seeing this -- this factory, Sunil : I am going on excursion.
Prabhu : I too want to go on excursion.
Michael Mager
Sunil : But your dad is very strict, will he allow you?
Which of the following statements is true about the poet? An optimistic Prabhu: _______
(A) The poet dreamed of building a factory on the farm. (A) Of course! He won’t allow a tight schedule.
(B) The poet still lives on the farm. (B) Alas! He is indeed a hard bargain.
(C) The poet was greedy. (C) Don’t worry! I will soon have him eat out of my hand.
(D) The poet was unregretful. (D) Nonsense! He’s got everything planned it out.
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Ram : The political parties have again called for a bandh.

I Vocabulary and Functional Grammar
Ravi : My! Look at the rush and the petrol bunks.
Ram: _______ Directions for questions 1-5: Read the passage and choose
(A) Yes, everybody is making a beeline for petrol. the correct words that can fit into the blanks.
(B) Yes everybody wants to grab a bite.
Michelangelo Buonarroti was born near Arezzo, Italy.
(C) Yes, everybody knows no bounds.
Michelangelo saw art as a/an (Q1) by which the beauty of
(D) Yes, everbody is lining his pockets.
humans is to be (Q2). He was educated in Florence under
Vinay : Are you interested in coming with us to the zoo? the (Q3) of a painter and a sculptor. It is therefore (Q4) that
he grew to be (Q5) by art. Michelangelo was commissioned
Satish : Not this time.
to paint the famous Sistine Chapel walls.
Vinay : Why not this time? You have no other plans on hand.
Satish: _______ Hope we will enjoy. (A) red line (B) sacred place
(C) red herring (D) object of worship
(A) On second thoughts, Not at all this time.
(B) On second thoughts, okay. (A) enveloped (B) curtailed
(C) In the first place, no. (C) created (D) enhanced
(D) In the first place, Yes.
(A) tutelage (B) influence
Sony : Well, did you get good seats ?
(C) legacy (D) consideration
Tony : Nah ! All sold out !
Sony regretted: _______ (A) imperative (B) understandable
(C) interesting (D) mandatory
(A) It is all your fault. You were late !
(B) What? Then we can’t see the show?
(A) engrossed (B) assessed
(C) If only we had come earlier.
(D) You mean there are no seats at all? (C) fascinated (D) rated
Directions for questions 6-16: Fill in the blanks with the
Tourist : Could you tell me the way to the Post Office please?
correct words.
I was told it is in this lane.
An amused Passerby: _______ Not _____ the books are mine. _____ are hers.
(A) Of course. No problem. (A) many, Many (B) some, All
(B) Just go along this road till you reach the traffic lights. (C) all, None (D) all, Some
Then, turn left.
(C) Were you? Well, someone must have been playing a
joke on you.
(D) Just come with me. I’m going there myself.
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All of the children _____ Tina, are going on a trip. If you _____ that brick, it would fall on your foot.
(A) expect (B) accept (A) will drop (B) would drop
(C) except (D) as well (C) dropped (D) have dropped
She likes spoiling people’s fun. She is really a _____. If he _____ me the time, I _____ get the work done.
(A) couch potato (B) wet blanket (A) give, will (B) will give, will
(C) hard nut (D) hard bargain (C) would give, would (D) gave, would
Midway into the show, we decided to leave _____ it was Directions for questions 17, 18: Select the word(s) that
boring. can replace the underlined word(s) given in the sentences.
(A) before (B) although The rampant weeds in the garden killed all the plants which
(C) because (D) if
had been planted in the spring.
This is _____ we can put up for the night. It looks safe. (A) curbed (B) temperate
(C) moderate (D) growing unchecked
(A) where (B) when
(C) wherever (D) whenever Grief can manacle the mind.
The teacher reminded us to be punctual _____ we would (A) relieve (B) exempt
be detained after school. (C) restrain (D) allay
(A) and yet (B) or else Directions for questions 19, 20: Choose the part that has
(C) even if (D) and then an error.

Birds of a feather _____. So, it is not surprising to see the We were not able to reach there in time. Hurry! The bus
two all the time. starts at 7 p.m.
(A) go astray (B) fly around (A) We were not (B) able to reach
(C) hang around (D) flock together (C) there in time. Hurry! (D) The bus starts at 7 p.m.

You must _____ between what you can and cannot do. The sweets were distributed between all the children of
the class.
(A) make a distinction (B) be parallel
(C) keep balance (D) draw a line (A) The sweets were (B) distributed between
(C) all the children (D) of the class.
If it _____, we _____ able to get home. Directions for questions 21-23: Choose the pair of words
(A) rains, are not that is related to the first pair in a similar way.
(B) rained, will be
(C) rains, won’t be Acrophobia : Heights : : ?
(D) would have rained, have not been
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(A) Claustrophobia : Insects

(B) Homophobia : Discrimination Which is the FOURTH sentence of the passage?
(C) Agoraphobia : Crowds (A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V
(D) Arachnophobia : Closets
Which is the FIFTH sentence of the passage?
Frail : Brawn : : ?
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V
(A) Humorous : Wit (B) Obtuse : Intensity Directions for questions 29-31: Change the sentences from
(C) Tenuous : Weakness (D) Longwinded : Brevity the Active to the Passive voice.

Thwart : Frustrate : : ? Hand in the assignment on time.

(A) Retain : Burst (B) Meditate : Snooze (A) Let the assignment has to be handed in on time.
(C) Bully : Balk (D) Laud : Praise (B) The assignment on time has to be handed in.
Directions for questions 24-28: Arrange the jumbled (C) Let the assignment be handed in on time.
sentences in the proper order and answer the questions (D) The assignment should hand in on time.
that follow them.
We include everything in this package tour.
I. She sends missives to the family whenever something
noteworthy occurs. (A) This package tour is included in everything.
(B) This package tour includes everything.
II. She takes the job really seriously. (C) Everything is included in this package tour.
III. She maintains records of births, deaths, marriages and (D) We are included in this package tour.
divorces.
What questions did they ask you at the interview?
IV. My stepmother is the genealogist of the family.
V. That is how we recently received a bulletin about the (A) At the interview did they ask you what questions?
demise of a relative. (B) What questions were you asked at the interview?
(C) What are the questions they asked you at the interview?
Which is the SECOND sentence of the passage? (D) What were the questions they asked at the interview?

(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V Change the sentence from the Passive to the Active voice.

Which is the FIRST sentence of the passage? What kind of a bicycle is ridden by Ram?
(A) What kind of a bicycle did Ram ride?
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV
(B) What kind of a bicycle Ram rides?
Which is the THIRD sentence of the passage? (C) What kind of a bicycle does Ram ride?
(D) What kind of a bicycle is Ram riding?
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) V

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Directions for questions 33-35: Select the most suitable

11 Reading Comprehension
introductory or concluding sentences of the passages.

_______ A visit in Dharavi, a slum area in Bombay will help Directions for questions 36-45: Read the following passage/
Ad and answer the questions that follow it.
clarify our imagination. The Bombayites’ so called “houses”
are actually movable shacks, built from unwanted bits of
tarpaulin, tin and cardboard. The North American Robin is usually called the “robin.” The
(A) Though over-population is not a problem, in Bombay male robin has a bright red breast. The robin has a cheerful
unemployment is. song. Robins live throughout North America.Squirrels prey
(B) Though unemployment is not a problem, in Bombay on robin eggs and baby robins. Snakes prey on baby robins
overpopulation is. and robin eggs. Blue jays, crows, hawks and cats prey on
(C) Though unemployment is not a significant problem in adult robins.
Bombay, housing is. To stay safe, robins stay vigilant. Robins pay close attention
(D) Though education is not a problem, in Bombay poverty is. to their surroundings. Robins give loud warning calls when
a dangerous predator approaches. Although robins are
_______ As the name suggests, they catch and feed on their
territorial, they band together for protection from
prey, usually smaller than themselves. Some predatory fungi predators.
dwell in ponds to catch amoebae or rotifers. In capturing
the amoebae, the fungi use their sticky hyphae to hold The robin is a sign of spring. Some people think that seeing
down the creatures before feasting on them. To capture the first robin of springtime brings good luck.
rotifers, the fungi usually hide among the algae, stretching
According to the passage, which of the following
out their sticky hyphae again.
(A) The most aggressive kind of fungi is the domestic ones. statements is/are true?
(B) The most aggressive kind of fungi is the predatory ones. I. Robins migrate during the winter.
(C) The most aggressive kind of fungi is the wild ones. II. The female robin has a bright red breast.
(D) The most aggressive kind of fungi is the cultured ones. III. Cats hunt adult robins.
_______ By staying at home and pressing some buttons, (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Only III (D) Only I and III
the world happenings are immediately presented before It can be understood from the last paragraph that
us. Children nowadays develop faster in language, owing to
the early exposure to television programs. Furthermore, (A) Robins seen in spring bring good luck.
pronunciations by the newscasters, actors or actresses are (B) People have superstitions about robins.
usually standardized, hence young children watching these (C) Robins are important to man.
programs will learn the ‘right’ pronunciations too. (D) Robins sighted in other seasons bring ill luck.
(A) Indeed, television helps us in cooking.
‘Vigilant’ most closely means
(B) Indeed, television takes us to the outer world.
(C) Indeed, the television brings the world into our house. (A attentive. (B) dangerous.
(D) Indeed, television is very disadvantageous to us. (C) noisy. (D) territorial.

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Which of the following is an age-old belief? Who are the future citizens according to the ad?
(A) Only robins from North America are called robins. (A) parents (B) immigrants
(B) Only male robins have a red breast. (C) emmigrants (D) tiny tots
(C) Lady Luck will smile on you, if you see the first robin in
spring. What does the advertisement mainly claim?
(D) Robin is a sign of spring.
(A) It takes only the immigrants.
What does the words ‘band together’ mean? (B) Its the best preschool in the future.
(C) It prepares its pupils as citizens of tomorrow.
(A) fight each other (B) group (D) It admits pupils even in the academic session 13-14.
(C) chase each other (D) drive away enemies
Select the word SIMILAR in meaning to ‘mould’. as used in
the ad.
The best pre-school (A) teach (B) shape
For your toddler (C) change (D) brighten
On your foster country
A ‘Home away from Home’ means:
THE FUTURE CITIZENS
(A) The child will miss it’s parents.
The pre-school that (B) The child will be at ease at school.
1. Designed for fun, classrooms with child-safe infrastructure (C) The child will be at home.
2. Dedicated, qualified & passionate teaching staff (D) The child will not miss parents.

3. The school caters to

Admissions open for academic session 13- 14 (A) all toddlers.
Our Centres (B) children who do not belong here.
Charminar 46888800 (C) adopted children.
Chanda Nagar 46666600 (D) abandoned children.
R.P. Road 46222200
S.P. Road 46333300
For details, go to www.futurecitizens.com
Franchise is welcome. Call: 46777700
mail: franchise@futurecitizens.com

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111 Interactive English Joe: Come on ! Let’s go and see whether the robbers are
Directions for questions 46-50: Select the most appropriate still hiding in that vacant house.
choices. A sensible Sam: _______
Jill: I think that we need to change our working hours. (A) But what if they see us ? They may turn us also into robbers.
David: What did you have in mind? (B) You must be joking. The police are there.
(C) I am certainly not going to do a fool-hardy thing like that.
Jill: Since we do business overseas, we should come in an
(D) You? You are too scared to go there.
hour later and work until seven.
David: It sounds like a good idea. _______ Ramya: My parents will be moving to Mumbai tomorrow.
(A) Put it on hold. And I’ll have to go too. I’ll never see any of you again. Oh,
(B) It’s a tight schedule. what shall I do? I don’t want to go.
(C) It will be a long-standing one.
(D) I’ll second the motion. Satya : ________
(A) Don’t worry. You can stay with me. You needn’t go.
Mohit: _______ (B) Don’t worry. We’ll meet again. You can come down for
Rohit: I was the one that suggested pizza. holidays.
Mohit: You may have thought of it, but who paid for it? (C) Don’t go. I’ll miss you too.
(D) Well, if you don’t want to go, then you shouldn’t, should
Rohit: Well, I did pay for it, sort of. But I used your wallet.
you?
Mohit: What? Rohit, I told you a hundred times not to take
my wallet !
Rohit: Sorry. But I was hungry, and pizza isn’t free, you know.
(A) Wait! That’s a handful.
(B) Wait! Keep it under wraps.
(C) Wait! You can’t take the lion’s share.
(D) Wait! That’s gorgeous.

Satya: So what do you say, Jai, Do you think _______?

Jai: Sure. We’ve been here before. We’ll get through this.
Satya: But how? I mean ... in a practical way.
(A) there is a silver lining
(B) we can knock down the price
(C) we’ve struck gold
(D) it’s a diamond in the rough

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I Vocabulary and Functional Grammar _____ than 100 people turned up for the match.
(A) Less (B) Much (C) More (D) Fewer
Directions for questions 1-5: Read the passage and choose
the correct words that can fit into the blanks. Latiff _____ into the finals of the public-speaking contest.
(A) blew (B) stormed
Dance, like drama, is a (Q1) art. As such, dance offers people
(C) breezed (D) showered
a/an (Q2) for their emotions. A dancer is able to (Q3) to his
audience his feelings. The play drew _____ of laughter which rocked the theatre.
Dance involves our sense of rhythm. We have a/an (Q4) (A) clouds (B) fogs (C) gales (D) tornadoes
sense of rhythm in us. From the time we are in our mother’s
She exercises regularly and keeps herself as fit as a _____.
womb, the rhythmic rocking we experience as she walks
awakens our (Q5) of movement. (A) flower (B) fiddle (C) fish (D) falcon

(A) difficult (B) performing I find him extremely annoying; he is getting under my _____.
(C) demanding (D) unrewarding (A) brain (B) senses (C) back (D) skin

(A) space (B) mobility _____ we visit our relatives in the United States.
(C) outlet (D) entertainment (A) Therefore (B) From time to time
(C) Hardly ever (D) Since ages
(A) express (B) engage
(C) proceed (D) transmit We _____ you help. It was possible.
(A) will have given (B) might have given
(A) strong (B) innate (C) should have given (D) must have given
(C) intimate (D) spontaneous Change the sentence from the Direct to the Indirect speech.
(A) nature (B) personality Sachin asked me, “ Do you know the way to my house ?”
(C) reflex (D) instinct (A) Sachin asked me do you know the way to my house.
Directions for questions 6-13: Fill in the blanks with the (B) Sachin asked me whether you know the way to my house.
correct words. (C) Sachin asked me do I know the way to his house.
(D) Sachin asked me whether I knew the way to his house.
_____ pupils must have their badges on that day. Directions for questions 15-19: Choose the part that has
an error.
(A) Every (B) Each (C) Several (D) All
We are trying hard to convince her but she stood firm and
did not budge.
(A) We are trying hard (B) to convince her
(C) but she stood firm (D) and did not budge.
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No one except the parents have expected both the brother Conflicts between parents and their children at bedtime
also the sister to be selected. are common. For adults, sleep is welcome rest. For children,
(A) No one except (B) the parents have expected it’s lost time, time when they could be doing something
(C) both the brother also (D) the sister to be selected. fun like playing computer games or finishing a drawing of
their cartoon hero. _______
New brooms sweep clean, but I am doubting if the new
(A) So the youngsters often love it.
boss can sustain this pace.
(B) So the youngsters often look forward to it.
(A) New brooms sweep clean
(C) So the youngsters often resist it.
(B) but I am doubting
(D) So the youngsters often agree to it.
(C) if the new boss
(D) can sustain this pace. Man is forever changing the face of nature. He has been
Look ! That boy bites his nails. He is obviously nervous about doing so since he first appeared on the earth. Yet, all that
the examination. man has done is not always to the ultimate advantage of
(A) Look ! That boy (B) bites his nails. the earth or himself. _______
(C) He is obviously nervous (D) about the examination. (A) Man has, in fact, invented more than necessary.
(B) Man has, in fact, improved more than necessary.
The company’s profits for the year has increased significantly (C) Man has, in fact, grown more than necessary.
over last year. (D) Man has, in fact, destroyed more than necessary.
(A) The company’s profits (B) for the year has Directions for questions 23-25: Choose the pair of words
(C) increased significantly (D) over last year. that is related to the first pair in a similar way.
Directions for questions 20-22: Select the most suitable
introductory or concluding sentences of the passages. Buttress : Wall : : ?
(A) Philanthropist : Charity
Years earlier, I had studied a secluded island in the Pacific
(B) Column : Influx
and found its undisturbed ecosystem in complete balance (C) Launch : Lotion
and stability. I had even contemplated living the rest of my (D) Introduction : Preamble
days on the island in solitude. Pollution, however, is no
respecter of boundaries - later when I visited the island, the Saccharine : Sweet : : ?
beaches were awash with trash and dead marine life while
the once-lush foliage was sparse and limp. _______ (A) Omniscient : Omnipotent
(A) It was then that I realized this planet needs allies to fell (B) Lethargic : Active
more trees. (C) Sacrosanct : Sacred
(B) It was then that I realized this planet has died with us. (D) Hypocritical : Dissonant
(C) It was then that I realized this dying planet cannot be Cauldron : Pot : : ?
revived.
(D) It was then that I realized this dying planet needs allies (A) Vibration : Perception (B) Pictograph : Symbol
to fight for it. (C) Favour : Currency (D) Paragon : Light
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Directions for questions 26-28: Fill in the blanks with a,

an and the where necessary. Which is the SECOND sentence of the passage?
If he sprayed (Q26) insecticides on (Q27) plant, all (Q28) (A) I (B) II (C) IV (D) V
ants would die.
Which is the FOURTH sentence of the passage?
(A) a (B) an (C) the (D) No article required
(A) I (B) III (C) IV (D) V
(A) a (B) an (C) the (D) No article required Directions for questions 34, 35: Change the sentences
from the Active to the Passive voice.
(A) a (B) an (C) the (D) No article required
People think of his behaviour as very strange.
Directions for questions 29-33: Arrange the jumbled
(A) A very strange behaviour is thought of him.
sentences in the proper order and answer the questions
(B) His behaviour is thought of as very strange.
that follow them.
(C) It is thought that his behaviour as very strange.
I. This somewhat funny observation has spawned a (D) His very strange behaviour is thought of by people.
plethora of corollaries.
II. One such is Hofstadter’s Law: “It always takes longer The teacher has scolded the students for being disobedient.
than you expect.” (A) The students has been scolded for being disobedient
III. Murphy has become renowned for “Murphys’ Law.” It by the teacher.
states that “if anything can go wrong, it will.” (B) The students have been scolded for being disobedient.
IV. Edward Murphy was a member of an Air Force team (C) For being disobedient the students were scolded.
that performed complicated experiments during the (D) For being disobedient, the teacher had scolded the
1940’s. students.
V. His work required much preparation and perfect
execution. 11 Reading Comprehension
Which is the FIRST sentence of the passage? Directions for questions 36-45: Read the passage/poem
and answer the questions that follow it.
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV
You might be surprised to find out that using fingerprints
Which is the THIRD sentence of the passage?
for identification is not a new science. In fact, it is very old –
(A) I (B) III (C) IV (D) V dating back at least as far as 1885-1913 B.C. In Babylon, when
people agreed to a business contract, they pressed their
Which is the LAST sentence of the passage? fingerprints into the clay in which the contract was written
and thumbprints have also been found on clay seals from
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV ancient China.
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In 14th century Persia, which is now Iran, a government

doctor recognized that all fingerprints are different. In 1684, Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to clear as used in
a British doctor, Nehemiah Grew, spoke about the ridged the passage.
surfaces of the fingers. In 1686, a professor of anatomy, (A) glade (B) clean (C) shade (D) muddled
named Marcello Malpighi, wrote about the ridges and loops
in fingerprints. Malpighi’s work was considered so
important that a layer of skin found on the fingertips was I wandered lonely as a cloud
named after him. This layer of skin is called the Malpighian That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
layer. Although scientists had studied fingerprints, the value When all at once I saw a crowd,
of fingerprinting in the identification of individuals did not A host of golden daffodils;
become clear until later. Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Thumbprints in China have most possibly been used
(A) in order to strike a deal. Continuous as the stars that shine
(B) for identification. And twinkle on the milky way,
(C) in order to reveal their identity. They stretched in never-ending line
(D) in order to teach business to future businessmen.
Along the margin of a bay:
Identification through fingerprints is possible only because Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
(A) a government doctor in Persia discovered it.
(B) no two people are alike.
The waves beside them danced; but they
(C) all the fingers are of the same category.
(D) the patterns on the fingers are entirely dissimilar. Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
The latest work on fingerprints, according to the passage, is In such a jocund company:
by I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
(A) the Chinese. (B) Marcello Malpighi. What wealth the show to me had brought:
(C) Nehemiah Grew. (D) the Babylonians.
For oft when on my couch I lie
The works of Marcello, Grew and those of the Chinese and
In vacant or in pensive mood,
the Babylonians together They flash upon that inward eye
(A) completed the work on fingerprints. Which is the bliss of solitude;
(B) coordinated to work on fingerprints. And then my heart with pleasure fills,
(C) failed to explain everything about fingerprints. And dances with the daffodils.
(D) proved one another wrong.

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What does the word ‘vales’ mean? Ram : Well, I guess that’s all for now. Bye.
(A) Peaks (B) Mountaintops Raj takes leave: _______
(C) Valleys (D) River banks
(A) Wait a moment, I’ve something to tell you.
Who outdid the waves in danceing? (B) So long, Ram. See you soon.
(C) Don’t forget to come to my house.
(A) The poet (B) The children
(D) Let’s meet again tomorrow.
(C) The flowers (D) The trees

What does the word ‘jocund’ here mean? Rajani : Hold out your hands. Here’s your present. Happy
(A) silly (B) shiny (C) cheerful (D) bright Birthday !
A surprised Vahini : _______
The ‘show’ in the poem refers to
(A) For me? why?
(A) the show of wealth. (B) Thank you ever so much.
(B) the show of nature. (C) What a lovely thought !
(C) the show of strength.
(D) Oh ! How lovely !
(D) the show of the power of speech.

The poet enjoys the sight of dancing daffodils Kiren reminded : You will be the last person to leave the
library. _______
(A) when he is with his family.
(B) when he is at a party. (A) Don’t forget to ring me up.
(C) in his dreams. (B) Study all night.
(D) when he is sad. (C) Remember to lock up the cup-board.
(D) Beware of thieves.

111 Interactive English Lata : I can’t stand this exam tension anymore.
Bhanu encouraged : _______
Directions for questions 46-50: Select the most appropriate
choices. (A) Please go on.
(B) You can do it. You have it in you.
A: This time the exhibition is holding malls from all over the (C) Don’t go on further till you get better.
world. We are going this weekend. (D) I’m sorry you feel that way.
B: I would like to see it. _______
(A) Shall I tag along with you?
(B) Shall I hang in there?
(C) Am I lucked out?
(D) What am I up to?

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