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John Keats died when he was ------ years old.A. 22 B. 26. C. 25 D. 27"Chris was a record-setting runner and as fast as a speeding bullet."A. Simile B. Personification C. Analogy D. Metaphor Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the ----------- English poet -----------.A. 16th-century, Shakespeare B. 18th-century, Tolstoy C. 19th-century, Bur Guar D. 17th-century, John Milton"Her eyes were glistening jewels"- is a/an-A. Simile B. Personification C. Analogy D. Metaphor

Cherry ripe, ripe, ripe, I cry,Full and fair ones,—come and buy!

If so be you ask me whereThey do grow, I answer, there,

Where my Julia’s lips do smile,—There ’s the land, or cherry-isle. Cherry Ripe.

2 Some asked me where the rubies grew, And nothing I did say;

But with my finger pointed to The lips of Julia.

The Rock of Rubies, and the Quarrie of Pearls.

3 Some asked how pearls did grow, and where? Then spoke I to my girl

To part her lips, and showed them there The quarelets of pearl. The Rock of Rubies, and the Quarrie of Pearls. 4 A sweet disorder in the dress

Kindles in clothes a wantonness. Delight in Disorder.

Textual question:The following questions are very very important. Students are advised not to disclose.

Under the Banyan Tree ( R K Narayan) Find out the correct options:

01. According to the passage Nambi was _____. A. Educated B. Uneducated C. Delighted D. Illiterate

02. The villagers used to be ______ by Nambi’s stories. A. captured B. fascinated C. delighted D. frusted

03. Nambi ______ his age to a certain past happening. A. described B. added C. related D. declared

04. Nambi had no formal ______.A. knowledge B. information C. education D. ethics

05. The lamp _______ that Nambi was ready with a story. A. indicated B. suggested C. decided D. said

06. The village Somal was a ______ one. A. significant B. modern C. remote D. latest

07. How many days would Nambi take to make a story? A. one month B. about ten days C. about sixty days D. thirty days

08. ago, a stone’s throw in that direction. A. thousands of years B. two thousands of years C. a thousand year D. a thousand years

09. The light in the niche would again be seen ______. A. three or two days later B. about five days later C. two or five days later D. two or three days later

10. The village folk considered Nambi ______.

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A. as a noble man B. as an important man C. as a wise man D. a sort of miracle11. “Hard and drab” means-

A. pathetically B. profoundly C. difficult and interesting D. difficult and boring12. The last line of this passage________.

A. The rest of his life was not one great consummate silence B. The rest of his life was one great consummate silenceC. All’s well that end’s well. D. Goddess be thanked

13. What was the impressive quality of Nambi? A. making a story in his head B. counting his age C. remembering every thing D. making a story by reading a book

14. How did Nambi start his story?A. referring an ancient famine B. referring a building of a bridge C. with a smiling faces D. with a question.

15. When did the people go in to the temple? A. When the story started B. When Nambi became ill C. When the story ended D. When the people became Interested about Nambi.

16. What was Nambi's last and greatest story?A. It is the Goddess who gives the gift and it is she who takes them away.B. the realization that everything did not depend on the will of the Goddess.

C. God can do everything what he likes. D. there was no oil in the lamp in the temple. 17. Nambi's greatest story was-

A. It is the Goddess who does not gives the gift and it is she who takes them away.B. the realization that everything depended on the will of the Goddess.

C. God can do everything what he likes. D. there was no oil in the lamp in the temple. 18. What was the favorite pastime of the villagers of Mempi?

A. telling stories B. listening songs C. realizing goddess D. listening stories. 19. How long were Nambi's stories?

A. more than ten days B. about ten months C. about ten days D. less than ten days. 20. How did Nambi inform the villagers about telling stories?

A. by crying loudly B. by lighting a lamp C. by making a noise D. by lighting a small lamp21. Which one is not correct?

A. Mempi was a forest B. the total population was less than three hundredC. Mari was Nambi's friend D. Vikramaditya was a Minster

Correct Answer : 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.D 9.D 10.D 11.D 12.B 13.A 14.D 15.C 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.C 20.D 21.D

Jerry Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (extract from A' Mother in Manville)

01. I could picture him at four. “could picture” means - A. observed B. expressed C. saw D. remember

02. It was because of his -------- of heart that Jerry chose to do careful work. A. greatness B. magnanimity C. generosity D. responsibility

03. Jerry did good things for the comfort of the authoress without being -----. A. demanded B. wanted C. asked D. realized

04. As his courtesy was -----, he did not thank the writer.A. simple B. instinctive C. common D. uncommon

05. Jerry’s sense of ------ impressed the authoress.A. duty B. courtesy C. integrity D. subterfuge

06. Jerry wanted to get the axe-handle -----.A. repair B. repaired C. repairing D. to be repairing

07. The phrase ‘of his own accord’ means-A. willingly B. at random C. freely D. mainly

08. Which word has not been mentioned in the last line?A. affection B. instinctive C. gratitude D. granite

09. According to your text, Jerry was - A. a cat's Paw B. not a cat's Paw C. very impressive D. very amusing

10. Jerry at the orphanage since he four. A. has been - was B. had been- were C. had been- was D. was- had been

11. I saw deeper into the clear well of his eyes, the line has been taken as- A. simile B. metaphor C. personification D. imagery

12. By the sentence, "I saw deeper into the clear well of this eyes" the writer of Jerry meansA. she saw the tears in his eyes. B. she saw the shine in his eyes.

C. she could see the defects in his eyes. D. she could read his character well. 13. Integrity means-

A. courageous B. courageous and honesty C. honesty D. hurtful

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14. He was wordless. Here the word means-A. grateful B. painful C. silent D. thanks to the writer

15. Find out the word which is used for Jerry.A. Granite B. Cubby hole C. Fault D. Stone

16. What is the meaning of the word "Isolation"?A. Separation B. Loneliness C. Meditation D. Emancipation

17. I saw deeper. What is the meaning of 'Deeper'?A. International observation B. External observation C. Intentional Observation D. strange looking

18. Which word came from the authoress to Jerry?A. Granite B. Short cut C. Integrity D. Embedded

Correct Answer : 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.B 10.C 11.B 12.D 13.B 14.A 15.A 16.A 17.A 18.C Under the Greenwood Tree (William Shakespeare)

Under the greenwood tree Who loves to lie with me, And turn [his]1 merry note Unto the sweet bird's throat, Come hither, come hither, come hither: Here shall he see No enemyBut winter and rough weather.

Who doth ambition shun,And loves to live i' the sun, Seeking the food he eats, And pleas'd with what he gets, Come hither, come hither, come hither: Here shall he see No enemy But winter and rough weather.

01. What has been indirectly expressed through this poem?A. Pessimism about rural life B. Optimism about urban lifeC. Pessimism about urban life D. Optimism about world life.

02. What are the enemies in the forest?A. cold winter and cold weather. B. Rough winter and cold weather. C. Winter and rough weather. D. tigers and lions.

03. What sort of life does the poet lead?A. a careful life B. an indifference life C. a carefree life D. a simple life

04. Who are not invited to join the poet?A. who can desert ambition B. who can endure enmity C. who are hard worker D. who are Jealous.

05. What is the major attraction of this poem?A. Seeking food B. enjoying scenery C. bird's song D. No enemy.

06. "Who doth ambition shun" means a person whoA. has no ambition. B. hates ambition. C. gives up ambition. D. who is ambitious.

07. The last line in this poem?A. No enemy B. Come hither, come hither, come hitherC. winter and rough weather D. But winter and rough weather.

08. “Come hither, come hither, come hither” by this line the poet made --------.A. suggestion B. confession C. invitation D. request

09. How many lines have been used two times in this poem?A. two B. three C. four D. five

10. And pleas’d with what he -----.A. needs B. eats C. gets D. wants

11. How many people have been invited to join the poet?A. one B. two C. thousands of people D. all human beings

12. Which is not correct?A. Unto - to B. Hither - here C. Doth – do/does D. Greenwood - desert

13. “But winter and rough weather” the next line of this line: A. Who loves to lie with me B. Turn his merry noteC. Who doth ambition shun D. Seeking the foods he eats

14. In the lines "Here shall he see/No enemy" taken from "Under the Greenwood Tree" "Here" stands for-A. nature B. the greenwood tree C. open space D. hunting ground

15. How many lines in this poem?A. 20 B. 14 C. 26 D. 16

Correct Answer : 1.C 2.C 3.C/D 4.D 5.D 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.C 10.C 11.D 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.D

To Daffodils (Robert Herrick)Fair Daffodils, we weep to seeYou haste away so soon;As yet the early-rising sunHas not attain'd his noon.Stay, stay,Until the hasting dayHas runBut to the even-song;And, having pray'd together, weWill go with you along.We have short time to stay, as you,

We have as short a spring;As quick a growth to meet decay,As you, or anything.We dieAs your hours do, and dryAway,Like to the summer's rain;Or as the pearls of morning's dew,Ne'er to be found again.

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The similes and metaphors found in the poem “To Daffodils” are as follows:

Similes:1. We have short time to stay as you.2. We have as short a spring.3. As a quick growth to meet decay.

As you or anything.4. As your hours do and dry away.5. Like to the summer’s rain.

6. Or as the pearls of morning’s dew.Metaphors:1. The pearls of morning dew.2. Hasting day …………….

01. How many lines in this poem?A. 20 B. 10 C. 15 D. 21

02. “Fair Daffodils” means-A. innocent daffodils B. honest daffodils C. great daffodils D. beautiful daffodils

03. “Stay, stay” indicates-A. suggestion B. invitation C. request D. congratulation

04. And, having prayed ------, We will go -------- you alone.A. togetherly - with B. together - by C. lonely - with D. together – with

05. “Like to the summer’s rain” the next line of this line:A. We die B. Has run C. Or as the pearls of morning’s dew D. As your hours do and dry away

06. "The pearls of morning dew" the line has been taken as -A. simile B. metaphor C. personification D. imagery

07. Which words can be found in the poem" To Daffodils"?A. Jocund, glee, bliss B. Weep, decay, pleasure C. Die, decay, gay D. decay, die, weep

08. What is the feeling of poet?A. Joys and sorrows B. happy and jolly C. sorrow and regret D. happy and sorrow

09. What characteristics of Daffodils does Herrick consider similar to human life?A. transience B. permanence C. existence D. tolerance

10. The short life span of daffodils reminds A. our evergreen world B. our transient existence C. our permanent bliss D. our eternal love.

11. According to Herrick, Which one has no short lives? A. Spring B. the summer's Weather C. Pearls of morning dew D. the summer's rain

12. According to Herrick, Daffodils haste away A. after noon B. before noon C. noon D. in the evening

13. Herrick requests the daffodils to stay -A. noon B. evening prayer C. before morning dew D. before noon

14. How many seasons have been cited in the poem "To Daffodils"? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

15. The word 'spring' refers to -A. youth time B. adult time C. morning's dew D. prayer time.

16. Daffodil is a time flower. A. summer B. spring C. winter D. late spring

17. In this poem “Decay” is- A. noun B. adjective C. participle D. adverb

18. The last line of "To Daffodils" is- A. Ne'er to be seen again B. Vanish like summer's rain C. Ne'er to be found again D. As quick a growth to meet decay

19. "hasting day" in "To Daffodils" meansA. fast day. B. quiet day. C. finishing day. D. hurriedly passing day.

20. We have springA. as short a B. as short as C. as short like a D. as short like Correct Answer : 1.A 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.B 12.B 13.B 14.B 15.A 16.B 17.A 18.C 19.D 20.A

I wandered lonely as a Cloud (William Wordsworth)I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed - and gazed - but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.

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The similes and metaphors found in “I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud” are as follows:Similes:1. I wandered lonely as a cloud.2. Continuous as the stars that shine.Metaphors:1. I saw a crowd

A host of golden daffodils.2. They flash upon that inward eye.3. Fluttering and dancing in the breeze,4. Tossing their heads in sprightly dance, the waves ……….. danced,5. And then my heart ……… dances with the daffodils;

01. In this poem “Lonely” is a example of-A. adjective B. noun C. adverb D. participle

02. That floats on high ------ A. Beside the trees, beneath the lake B. Under the vales and hills C. Over the vales and hills D. In the Milky Way

03. “What wealth the show to me had brought” the word Wealth refers-A. sorrow and regret B. transient existence C. feelings of happiness D. joy and die

04. The next line of this line “They flash upon that inward eye”.A. A host of golden daffodils B. Fluttering and dancing in the breeze,C. Continuous as the stars that shine. D. which is the bliss of solitude

05. Outdid the sparkling waves in glee; here "Sparkling" is-A. adjective B. noun C. gerund D. B + C

06. 'A host of golden daffodils' this line has been taken as - A. simile B. metaphor C. personification D. imagery

07. 'Continuous as the starts that shine' this line has been taken as -A. imagery B. metaphor C. personification D. simile

08. Which words can not be found in the poem 'I wandered lonely as a Cloud'?A. fluttering and dancing B. glee and gay C. die and decay D. bliss and pleasure

09. The feeling of William Wordsworth is A. sorrow and regret B. joy and pleasure C. vacant and pensive D. both A and B

10. How many daffodils were beside the bay? A. Ten thousand B. thousands of daffodils C. thousand of daffodils D. ten thousands

11. How did the poet count the flowers? A. one after another B. through real Imagination C. through poetic Imagination D. by counting precisely

12. How many daffodils did the poet see at a glance? A. Ten thousand B. thousands of daffodils C. thousand of daffodils D. ten thousands

13. The poet was wandering like what? A. As a daffodil B. As a bird C. As a rain D. As a cloud

14. Where were the daffodils? A. Beside the vales and hills B. Over the vales and hillsC. Beside the trees, beneath the lake D. Beside the lake, beneath the trees.

15. What does the poet mean with the word crowd in the poem "I wandered lonely as cloud"? A. Thousands of daffodils B. Ten thousand daffodils C. a lot of people D. Thousands of golden daffodils

16. In the line Tossing their heads in sprightly dance in the poem 'I wandered lonely as a cloud' what does the word sprightly mean? A. cheerful and active B. Joy and sorrow C. Pleasure and pensive D. bliss of solitude

17. In what mood the reminiscence of daffodils comes into poet's mind? A. Vacant and Jolly B. Vacant and Pensive C. cheerful and active D. bliss of solitude

18. The experience of daffodils comes before the poet's inward eyes like what? A. Vacant and Jolly B. Vacant and Pensive C. cheerful and active D. bliss of solitude

19. The daffodils arouse a feeling of - A. heavenly B. comedy C. sorrowfully D. tragic-comedy

20. The real color of Daffodils is - A. white B. yellow C. red D. black

21. "They ____ in never-ending ____."A. started, show B. shone, laughter C. grow, row D. stretched, line

22. The line "I wandered lonely as a cloud" is an example ofA. a metaphor. B. an allegory. C. a simile. D. a symbol.

23. The word "Jocund" in "I wandered Lonely as a Cloud" means-A. comic B. merry C. ridiculous D. funny

24. In 'I wandered Lonely As a Cloud' the daffodils gave the poet.A. a great deal of pleasure B. very pleasure C. many pleasure D. much pleasures

25. What the show to me had : A. pleasure ; brought B. health ; brought C. happy ; brought D. wealth ; brought

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Correct Answer : 1.C 2.C 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.B 10.A 11.C 12.A 13.D 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.D 20.A 21.D 22.C 23.B 24.A 25.D

Ozymandias (P.B Shelley)I met a traveller from an antique land Who said:—Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them on the sand, Half sunk, a shatter'd visage lies, whose frown And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamp'd on these lifeless things, The hand that mock'd them and the heart that fed.

And on the pedestal these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains: round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare, The lone and

level sands stretch far away.

01. And ------ lip, and ------- of cold command. A. sneer - wrinkled B. mocked - frown C. stamped - sneer D. wrinkled – sneer

02. In this poem the word “pedestal” is- A. noun B. adjective C. adverb D. participle

03. Look on my works, ye ------ and -------. A. decay - round B. boundless - bare C. despair - mighty D. mighty – despair

04. What is the central idea is trying to communicate? A. Universal truth about futility of life. B. Universal truth about honesty.C. The activities of a king. D. Money and power.

05. The traveller whom the poet met came from which place? A. from a desert B. from a green forest C. from an ancient land D. from an anticipate land

06. What does the word antique mean in the poem "Ozymandias"?A. only theological B. both mythological and theological C. only ancient D. both mythological and ancient.

07. The traveller found in the desert A. two small and trunkless legs. B. A pair of vast and trunkless leg C. two vast and trankless hands D. A vast land trunkless leg.

08. In what condition the statue was found? A. Half sunk sitting in the desert. B. Half sunk sleeping in the desert.C. Half sunk standing in the river. D. Half sunk standing in the desert.

09. What does the word "Shattered visage" mean? A. asunder physiognomy B. sneer of cold command C. statue D. pedestal

10. Who was Ozymandias? A. a statue B. a traveler C. king of kings D. famous king.

11. The final image in the last two lines suggests A. eternity, waste and contrasts B. permanent nature of man's vanity and pride

C. temporary nature of man's vanity and pride D. Both A and C 12. In 'Ozymandias' the poet says, 'I met a traveller ---- an ---- land.'

A. by, old B. going, ancient C. from, antique D. passing, antique 13. What lies half sunk in the sand in Shelley's "Ozymandias"?

A. broken statue B. two trunkless legs C. an ancient palace D. broken head of a statue 14. The underlined words in the line "The lone and level sands stretch far away" are

A. nouns. B. adjectives. C. adverbs. D. verbs. 15. In the poem "Ozymandias" who calls Ozymandias "king of kings"?

A. The traveller B. The speaker C. Other kings D. Ozymandias himself Correct Answer : 1.D 2.A 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.B 10.C 11.A 12.C 13.D 14.B 15.D

For the FallenBy Lawrence Binyon

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,England mourns for her dead across the sea.

Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spiritFallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royalSings sorrow up into immortal spheres.

There is music in the midst of desolationAnd a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow,

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They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;They sit not more at familiar tables of home;

They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;They sleep beyond England's foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound,Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,

To the innermost heart of their own land they are known.

As the stars are known to the Night;As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,

Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain,As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,

To the end, to the end, they remain.

Some important questions:1. Youth like summer morn,

Age like winter weather;Youth like summer brave,Age like winter bare.Youth is wild and Age is tame.(From Crabbed Age and Youth by William Shakespeare)

2. Much have I traveled in the realms of gold.And many goodly states and kingdoms seen;Round many western islands have I beenWhich bards (poets) in featly to Apollo hold.(From On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer by John Keats)

3. So now Della’s beautifull hair fell about her rippling and shining like a casacade of brown waters.(From The Gift of the Magi by O’Henry)

4. The rhododendron was in bloom; a carpet of colours, across the mountainside, soft as the May winds that stirred the hemlock.(From A Mother in Mannville by M.K. Rawlings)

5. Metaphors:i. Youth is wild and Age is tame.ii. That man is a mad dog.iii. She is a rose.

6. Simile:i. Youth (is) like summer morn.ii. He is as dangerous as a tiger.iii. He was dangerous like a snake.

7. “We squander healthIn search of wealth,We scheme and toil and save;Then squander wealthIn search of heath,And all we get is a grave.We live and boast of what we own,We die and only get a stone.”

8. i. To their utter surprise, they may notice or experience things which are diametrically opposite to their culture.ii. You may overcome cultural shock gradually when you become accustomed to the new ways of life.iii. People working or studying abroad often find themselves in unfamiliar environment.iv. This experience can be called cultural shock.

v. If they go to a country with very different customs and behaviour patterns, they may find that all of their expectations about people of that country are not valid.

vi. This mismatch between their expectations and reality may cause confusion for sometime.09. Which one is incorrect?

A. Life is a challenge – meet it B. Life is gift – accept it C. Life is a mystery – unfold it D. Life is puzzle – fight it10. “Yours is the world and everything in it. What is more – you’ll be a man, my son!” By-

A. Rudyard Kipling B. John Keats C. William Shakespeare D. M.K. Rawling11. “Streets as straight as lines on paper” By-

A. I Nymble B. John Keats C. William Shakespeare D. M.K. Rawling12. “The gift of Magi” and “The last Leaf” are written by:

A. O’Henry B. John Keats C. William Shakespeare D. M.K. Rawling13. Why are many women entering the outside workforce?

A. due to economic necessity B. due to leadership C. to establish an individual identity D. A+C14. Women have to assert themselves

A. for getting benefit B. for upgrading condition C. for equal rights D. for making a active role15. If they were educated, they a healthy and planned life.

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16. Education teaches us how to earn well and A. to spend well B. how to spend good C. how to be famous D. how to spend well

17. Education us to make the right choices in life and our duties properly. A. ables- perform B. enables- performing C. enabling- to perform D. enables- to perform

18. What is the pre-requisite for social development? A. an enlightened awareness B. performing duties properlyC. adopting a rational attitude D. an enlightened power ness.

19. According to language specialists, which one lasts longer?A. Implicit learning B. explicit learning C. knowing the rules D. None of them.

20. Which one is natural and subconscious process? A. learning B. acquisition C. realizing D. talking

21. The prediction of climatologists is that, temper a tares may have risen by . A. as much as 5C B. as much as 4 C C. as much as 6 C D. as much as 8 C

22. Tropical forest provides the living space for between of all our wildlife. A. 80% and 50% B. 75% and 25% C. 50% and 80% D. 50% and 75%

23. Which one is the only structure on earth than can be identified from the moon? A. The great wall of China B. The statue of liberty C. The Trans-Siberian Railway D. The Tajmahal

24. What was the purpose of first emperor of 'chin'? A. to defend china from Huns on the north. B. to win neighbor countries.C. to be famous. D. to defend china from Huns on the south.

25. The construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway .A. did not face any problems B. face enormous problems C. could not be completedD. face some problems

26. When the construction of the railroad actually began? A. in 1891 B. in 1850 C. in 1791 D. in 1905 (finished)

27. Which has not been considered a problem to construct the railway? A. wide rivers and steep grades around Lake Baikal B. permafrost in Eastern SiberiaC. extremes of temperature and political turmoil D. unwillingness of people.

28. Why the railway was considered as a major element? A. for the settlement of Siberia B. for developing communication system.C. for economic development. D. for industrial development.

29. The railway is a vital artery linking outlying Liberian with the core economic area of European Russia. A. Industrial regions and mining centres. B. only industrial rigionsC. Social and mining centres. D. Industrial rigions and social ties.

30. Who is the author of "The Importance of money in life"? A. William Wordsworth B. William Hazlitt C. Henry Gregor Felson D. R.K Rowling

31. Who is the author of "The Alien"? A. William Wordsworth B. William Hazlitt C. Henry Gregor Felson D. R.K Rowling

32. "Adnaxas" is a - A. Imaginary planet B. Imaginary Book C. Imaginary man D. Imaginary novel.

33. Who is the captain of Adnax as planet?A. Exmyex B. Oxxyox C. Adam D. Felson

34. Why did Exmyex come from outer space? A. to save the world B. to destroy the world C. to become famous D. to conquer the world.

35. Who did marry a human being? A. Exmyex B. Oxxyox C. Felson D. Adnaxas

36. Oxxyox thought the tree were - A. blessing B. friends C. giants D. planets

37. When did Exmyex come to the earth? A. about 20 years ago B. about 12 years ago C. about 30 years ago D. about 10 years ago

38. Maples and Walnuts are the name of -A. planets B. novels C. trees D. friends

39. Why didn't Exmyex go back to his own world? A. for the love of this world. B. for marring a girl C. for giants D. (A +B)

40. What does Exmyex call the mechanism by which he was contacted by Oxxyox? A. Ear-ringing B. mobile C. Telephone D. crying loudly

41. I could picture him at four. What is the meaning of the underlined word?A. To remind B. To know C. To remember D. To memorize

42. Bangladesh is overpopulated it means:A. Too many people B. More people in citiesC. People in trees and train-roofs D. over-crowded trains and buses

43. Many ‘hat’ – goers were returning home with their shopping in bags and baskets. Here the underlined word refers to-A. going shopping B. buying things C. things bought D. shopping centers

44. The carrying capacity of Kalim Majhee’s boat that evening was nor sufficient becauseA. his was the only boat in the river B. his boat was very smallC. the number of people was too big D. the storm was coming soon

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45. Girls are ‘confined to domestic chores’. The statement means that girls-A. are not allowed to go out of home B. have to do only household workC. are treated like domestic animals D. have to speak in confidential tone

46. By developing ‘a sense of self-effacement’ womenA. try to attract attentions of others B. remain modest and reservedC. try to grow self-interest and self-respect D. become selfish and greedy

47. In 2020 the population of Bangladesh is projected to be 210 million. Here the underlined word can be replaced by-A. updated B. estimated C. devoted D. crowded

48. Which one is incorrect?A. 350 million people speak English as a first language and another 300 million use it as second languageB. Oregami developed firstly in JapanC. The art of Bonsai originated perhaps more than a hundred years ago in China D. Waste, Trash is opposite words

Correct Answer : 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.D 14.B 15.D 16.D 17.D 18.A 19.A 20.B 21.B 22.C 23.A 24.A 25.B 26.A 27.D 28.A 29.A 30.B 31.C 32.A 33.A 34.B 35.A 36.C 37.B 38.C 39.D 40.A 41.C 42.A 43.C 44.C 45.B 46.B 47.B 48.D

Grammar SectionPROBLEMS ON NOUN & DETERMINER

01. --------- have amphibious attributes, although not all are amphibians. A. Much quadrupeds B. More quadrupeds C. Many quadrupeds D. A quadruped

02. A desert receives less than twenty-five ………. of rainfall every year. A. centimeter B. a centimeter C. centimeters D. of centimeters

03. ……………… at 212 degrees F. and freezes at 32 degrees F. A. Waters boils B. The water boils C. Water boils D. Waters boil

04. It is generally believed that an M.B.A. degree is good preparation for a career in ………… A. a business B. business C. businesses D. one business

05. Unemployment compensation is money to support an unemployed person while he or she is looking for ……………. A. job B. a job C. works D. a work

06. Fire-resistant materials are used to retard ………… of modern aircraft in case of accidents. A. a damage to the passenger cabin B. that damages to the passenger cabin C. damage to the passenger cabin D. passenger cabin’s damages

07. Hybrids have one more ………… per plant than the other varieties. A. corns B. ear of corn C. corn ears D. corn’s ears

08. According to estimates by some botanists, there are ………….. of plants. A. seven thousand type B. seven thousand types C. type of seven thousand D. types seven thousand

09. …………… trees is a custom that many people engage in to celebrate Arbor Day. A. The plant B. Plant C. Planting D. To planting.

10. .…………….. is not a new idea. A The planning of cities B. Cities to plan them C. Plan cities D. to planning cities

11. Sunspots are known to cause …….. enormous increase in the intensity of the sun’s electromagnetic radiation. A an B. a C. some D. one

12. …………. of Country-Western singers may be related to old English ballads. A. The music B. Music C. Their music D. Musics

13. ……………….. is an ancient source of energy. A. The wind B. Winds C. Wind D. A wind

14. At Woolworth’s first five-and-ten-cent store, …………… more than a dime. A. neither items cost B. items not cost C. items none costing D. no item cost

15. One of ……………… of the late Middle Ages was Saint Thomas Aquinas, a scholar who studied under Albertus Magnus. A. the thinkers who was great B. the great thinker C. the greatest thinkers D. who thought greatly

16. Although southern California is densely populated, ……… live in the northern part of the state. A. a little people B. a few the people C. few people D. a little of people

17. Although the Ojibwa Indians brought frequently with the Sioux, they didn’t have ………. with early white settlers. A. much contact B. lots contact C. many contact D. large contact

18. …………….. is currently available to researchers and physicians who study and treat acromegaly, a glandular disorder characterized by enlargement and obesity. A. The little information B. Few information C. Little information D. A few information

19. ………….. can be grown on arid land. A. Only a few crops B. Only few crop C. Only a little crops D. Only little crop

20. Only ………….. of the breeds of cattle have been brought to the United States. A. a small amount B. a little amount C. a small number D. a little number

21. ………….. fuel that is used today is a chemical form of solar energy. A. Most of B. The most C. Most D. Almost the

22. Unless protected areas are established, the Bengal tiger, the blue whale, and the California condor will face ………. of extinction. A. possible B. the possibility C. to be possible D. possibly

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A. some another B. another C. the rest D. other 24. There are three kinds of solar eclipses; one is total, another is annular, and ………

A. the another is partial B. the partial is other C. other is partial D. the other is partial 25. Some plants are annuals; ……….. are biennials; the rest are perennials.

A. some another B. anther C. others D. other 26. …………… planet from the sun, Mars has a year of 687 days.

A. The fourth B. The four C. Four D. Fourth 27. ………….. is cheaper for students who maintain a B average because they are a better risk than average

or below-average students. A. Automobile’s insurance B. Insurance of automobiles C. Automobile insurance D. Insurance automobile

28. The evolution of vertebrates suggests development form a very simple heart in fish to a ……… in man. A. four-chamber heart B. four-chambers heart C. four-chamber hearts D. four-chamber’s heart

29. A ---------- is a secret meeting between courting lovers, often during the afternoon. A. tryst B. trysts C. the tryst D. to tryst

30. For the investor who ............ money, silver or bonds are good options. A. has so little a B. has very little C. has so few D. has very few

31. .............. 1000 species of finch have been identified. A. As many as B. As many C. As much as D. Much as

32. ............ of the play Mourning Becomes Electra introduces the cast of characters and hints of the plot. A. The act first B. Act one C. Act first D. First act

33. As a safety measure, the detonator for a nuclear device may be made of ................ each of which is controlled by a different employee. A. two equipments B. two pieces of equipments C. two pieces of equipment D. two equipment pieces

34. Because the first pair of pants did not fit properly, he asked for ..................... A. another pants B. others pants C. the others ones D. another pair

35. This year will be difficult for this organization because ...................... A. they have less money and volunteers than it had last year

B. it has less money and fewer volunteers than it had last year C. the last year it did not have as few and little volunteers and money D. there are fewer money and volunteers than in the last year there were 36. She wanted to serve some coffee to her guests; however, .......................

A. she hadn’t many sugar B. there was not a great amount of the sugar C. she did not have much sugar D. she was lacking in amount of the sugar 37. The students liked that professor’s course because ........................

A. there was few if any homework B. not a lot of homework C. of there wasn’t a great amount of homework D. there was little or no homework 38. That magnificent ....................... temple was constructed by the Chinese.

A. eight-centuries-old B. eight –century’s-old C. old-eight-centuries D. eight-century-old 39. Of the two new teachers, one is experienced and .......................

A. the others are not B. another is inexperienced C. the other is not D. other lacks experience 40. Lee contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute ....................

A. one other fifty dollars B. the same amount also C. another fifty D. more fifty dollars

PROBLEMS ON PRONOUN01. ---------- in many college and universities, Latin is no longer spoken as an everyday tongue.

A. Although they are still studied B. Although he is still studied C. Although this still studied D. Although it is still studied

02. Most labor unions provide insurance benefits ----------.A. at your members B. in they members C. for their members D. for its members

03. Many people hate to eat in restaurants by --------------. A. themselves B. theirselves C. himself D. ourselves

04. To understand ancient Egypt. Dr. Malcolm has studied its hieroglyphics and tried to interpret ………………… A. it B. itself C. them D. themselves

05. The dialect that is spoken in Olimbos is so old that many of ………….. words date back to the time of Homer. A. its B. hers C. his D. theirs

06. One of the by-products of growing older is the tendency of one’s idols to fall form ……….. pedestals. A. they B. their C. them D. themselves

07. As the bare mountains turned green, the people found ………… looking forward to spring. A. they B. their C. them D. themselves

08. The police academy trains …………….. dogs to fetch things on command. A. its B. hers C. his D. theirs

09. The Italian dramatist and poet Ugo Betti was a judge who gained literary recognition late in …….. life. A. him B. their C. his D. them

10. New chemicals are not always tested to determine if …………. will cause cancer of genetic mutations. A. it B. he C. she D. they

11. When Franklin Roosevelt became very ill, his wife began to take a more active role in politics, and many people believed that that ………… and the president shared his responsibilities. A. she B. her C. herself D. hers

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12. According to the Christian Bible, when the disciples say Jesus after he had risen from the dead, they said, …………. A. “It is him.” B. “It is he.” C. “It is his.” D. “It is himself.”

13. Moby Dick is a mythical account of evil and revenge as shown by Captain Ahab’s pursuit of the whale that had wounded ………. earlier in life. A. he B. his C. him D. to him

14. Since the Earth’s crust is much thicker under the continents, equipment would have to be capable of drilling through 100,000 feet of rock to investigate the mantle ………… A. beneath them B. beneath their C. beneath its D. beneath they

15. One property of radioisotopes is that …… decaying occurs in half-lives over a long period of time. A. they B. them C. they’re D. their

16. Sports medicine experts agree ice should be applied immediately when an athletes suffers an injury to……… leg. A. its B. an C. the D. his

17. Charlie Chaplin was a comedian …………. was best known for his work in silent movies. A. who B. which C. whose D. that

18. In a parliamentary system, it is not the monarch but the prime minister …………… A. whom the real power B. who has the real power C. whom has the real power D. who the real power

19. The television programs we allow ……. to watch influence their learning. A. a children B. our children C. our child D. their childs

20. The more hemoglobin one has, the more oxygen is carried to ……….. cells. A. one B. its C. their D. one’s

21. Until he was president, Abraham Lincoln never admitted the power of -------- A. his persuasive speaking capacity to herself B. his persuasive speaking capacity to him C. their persuasive speaking capacity to himself D. his persuasive speaking capacity to himself

22. Drawing from -------- and unpublished work, the Noam Chomsky Reader’s Series has been enormously successful. A. their published B. his published C. published D. it published

23. Although Margaret Mead had several assistants during her long investigations of Samoa, the bulk of the research was done by .............. alone.A. herself B. she C. her D. hers

24. Double stars orbit ............. A. each to the other B. each other C. each other one D. other each one

25. There was no official quartermaster in the Revolutionary Army, so everyone carried ........ own provisions. A. their B. his or her C. its D. our

PROBLEMS ON ADJECTIVE& ADVERB1. When your body does not get ………….., it cannot make the glucose it needs.

A. enough food B. food as enough C. food enough D. enough the food 2. The definitions for “gram calories” or “calories” are ……… for most engineering work.

A. accurate as enough B. enough accurate C. accurate enough D. as accurate enough 3. Oil paints are ………… they have become the most popular painter’s colors.

A. so versatile and durable that B. so versatile and durable than C. such versatile and durable as D. such versatile and durable

4. Water is …… that it generally contains dissolved materials in greater or lesser amounts. A. such an excellent solvent B. such excellent a solvent C. such a excellent solvents D. a such excellent solvent

5. The tiny pictures on microfilm are ………… small to be read with the naked eye. A. so B. too C. much D. such

6. Young rivers have no flood plains and their valleys are ………… A. very narrow B. too narrow C. so narrow D. narrowly

7. If one is suffering from a psychosomatic illness, which is a disease contributed to by mental anxiety, one may still feel very ………….. A. badly B. bad C. worsely D. worser

8. A symbol of the ancient competition, the Olympic flame burns ………….. throughout the games. A. in a continuous way B. continuously C. continuously D. continual

9. When a woman becomes pregnant ……. in life, she encounters additional risks in delivering a healthy baby. A. lately B. lateness C. latest D. late

10. …………….. on clear days one can see the snowcap of Mount Rainier from Seattle.A. Sometime B. Some C. Sometimes D. Somestime

11. Waitresses and waiter who serve ……………… deserve at least a 20 percent tip. A. in a courteous manner B. courteously C. with courtesy in their manner D. courteous

12. …………… the Gulf stream is warmer than the ocean water surrounding it. A. Wholly B. Whole C. As a whole D. a whole as

13. The Continental United States is ........... that there are four time zones. A. much big B. too big C. so big D. very big

14. Although the weather in Martha’s Vineyard isn’t .............. to have a year-round tourist season, it has become a favorite summer resort.A. goodly enough B. good enough C. good as enough D. enough good

15. When a body enters the Earth’s atmosphere, it travels ..............

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A. very rapidly B. in a rapid manner C. fastly D. with great speed 16. After the funeral, the residents of the apartment building ........................

A. sent faithfully flowers all weeks to the cemetery B. sent to the cemetery each week flowers faithfully C. sent flowers faithfully to the cemetery each week D. sent each week faithfully to the cemetery flowers 17. The cyclist ................. he crossed the main street.

A. looked with caution after B. had looked cautiously before C. was looked cautious when D. looks cautious when 18. George did not do well in the class because ....................

A. he studied bad B. he was not good studywise C. he was a badly student D. he failed to study properly 19. He ................. looked forward to the new venture.

A. eagerly B. with great eagerness C. eagernessly D. in a state of increasing eagerness 20. William Jennings Bryan was ................... rigid in his beliefs that not even three losing presidential bids

could change him. A. too B. very C. so D. such

SENTENCE CORRECTIONPRONOUN

1. My objection to him taking part in this dispute is based on my belief that he is not a disinterested party. A. My objection to him taking part in this dispute is based on my belief that he is not a disinterested party.B. My objection to his taking part in this dispute is based on my belief that he is not a disinterested party.C. My objection to him taking part in this dispute is based on my belief that he is not an uninterested party. D. My objection to his taking part in this dispute is based on my belief that he is not an uninterested party.

2. If some Americans look at where they are going, it can be seen that our goal is money. A. look at where they are going, it can be seen that our goalB. look back at where they are going, they see that their goalC. look ahead to where they are going, it can be seen that their goalD. look ahead to where they are going, they can see their goal

3. Legislative effectiveness, in theory, makes good sense; in actuality, however, they are sometimes difficult to enforce. A. they are sometimes difficult to enforce. B. it is difficult to enforce them C. laws are sometimes difficult to enforce D. it is sometimes difficult to enforce laws

4. No one but him could have told them that the thief was I. A. him could have told them that the thief was I B. he could have told them that the thief was I C. he could have told them that the thief was me D. him could have told them that the thief was me

5. Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer permanent damage from the unregulated use of pesticides. A. Unless they reverse present policies B. Unless present policies are reversed C. Unless present policies will be reversed D. If it will not reverse present policies

6. He interviewed several candidates who he thought had the experience and qualifications the position required. A. who he thought B. whom he thought C. of whom he thought D. he thought who

7. The press secretary announced that neither himself nor the President would be available for questions until they had had more time to examine the report. A. neither himself nor the President would be B. neither he or the President was C. neither he nor the President would be D. he and the President will not be

8. When one eats in this restaurant, you often find that the prices are high and that the food is poorly prepared. A. When one eats in this restaurant, you often find B. When you eat in this restaurant, one often finds. C. As you eat in this restaurant, you often find D. If you eat in this restaurant, you often find

9. The president’s talk was directed toward whomever was present. A. was directed toward whomever was present B. was directed toward whoever was present C. was directed at who was present D. was directed at whomever was present

10. She is the sort of person who I feel would be capable of making these kind of statements. A. sort of person who I feel would be capable of making these kind of

B. sort of a person who I feel would be capable of making these kind of C. sort of person who I feel would be capable of making these kinds of D. sort of person whom I fell would be capable of making these kinds of

11. Whoever objects to me going to the convention ought to state her position promptly. A. Whoever objects to me B. Whomever objects to me C. Whomever objects to my D. Whoever objects to my

12. We want the teacher to be him who has the best rapport with the students. A. We want the teacher to be him B. We want the teacher to be he C. We want him to be the teacherD. We desire that the teacher be him

13. The government’s failing to keep it’s pledges will earn the distrust of all the other nations in the alliance. A. government’s failing to keep it’s pledges B. government failing to keep it’s pledgesC. government’s failing to keep its pledges D. government failing to keep it’s pledges

14. Blake is among the very few individuals who critics regard as genuinely significant in the history of both art and literature. A. who critics regard as genuinely significant in the history of bothB. whom critics regard as genuinely significant in the history of both

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C. whom critics regard as genuinely significant both in the history of D. who critics regard as genuinely significant both in the history of

15. Except for you and I, everyone brought a present to the party A. Except for you and I, everyone brought B. With exception of you and I everyone brought C. Except for you and I everyone had brought D. Except for you and me, everyone brought

16. When one reads the poetry of the seventeenth century, you find a striking contrast between the philosophy of the Cavalier poets such as Sucking and the attitude of the Metaphysical poets such as Donne. A. When one reads the poetry of the seventeenth century, you find B. When you read the poetry of the seventeenth century, one findsC. When one reads the poetry of the seventeenth century, he finds. D. If one reads the poetry of the 17th century, you find

17. The process by which the community influence the actions of its members is known as social control. A. influence the actions of its member B. influences the actions of its members C. had influenced the actions of its members D. influences the actions of their members

18. If it is the present administration whom we should blame for the economic crisis, the first step toward a solution is to reject the incumbent at the polls this November. A. whom we should blame B. whom is to blame C. who we should blame D. who should be blamed

19. Anyone interested in Web site design can find a job in contemporary industry if you learn the basic coding languages, such as HTML and java.A. if you learn B. if you will learn C. if he would learn D. by studying

20. If anyone calls while we are in conference, tell them that I will return their call after the meeting. A. them that I will return their call after the meeting B. him or her that I will return their call after the meeting C. them that I would return their call after the meeting D. the person that I will return the call after the meeting

ADVERB1. Although he was the friendliest of all present and different from the others, he hadn’t hardly any friends except me.

A. different from the others, he hadn’t hardly any friends except me. B. different than the others, he had hardly any friends except me. C. different from the others, he had hardly any friends except me. D. different than the others, he hadn’t hardly any friends except I.

2. The grocer hadn’t hardly any of those kind of canned goods. A. hadn’t hardly any of those kind B. hadn’t hardly any of those kinds C. had hardly any of those kind D. had hardly any of those kinds

3. After adequate deliberation, the council can see scarcely any valid reason for its reviewing the request. A. can see scarcely any valid reason for its B. cannot see scarcely any valid reason for itsC. can see any valid reason scarcely for its D. can see scarcely any valid reason for it’s

4. That Giotto’s paintings are significant in the history of the early Renaissance is undeniable, but Giotto cannot scarcely be considered the equal of such masters as Leonardo and Raphael.A. cannot scarcely be considered B. can scarcely be considered C. cannot hardly be considered D. cannot scarcely by considered to be

5. She drives the car fast enough. In the sentence the word fast has been used as -A. conjunction B. pronoun C. adverb D. adjective

6. Fuji conducted his famous photography experiment 6 years ago. A. near B. nearing C. in nearing D. nearly

7. Which sentence isn’t correct? A. She looks beautiful. B. She looks up beautiful.

C. She looks up beautifully. D. I saw a beautiful cottage girl. 8. Choose the correct option. A. She behaved with me in friendly way. B. She behaved with me friendly. C. She behaved with me in a friendly way. D. She behaved with me friendly way.9. People who are cannot tell light from dark.

A. blind totally B. a total blind C. totally blind D. totally blindly10. Beethoven’s nephew became his pupil, but this relationship turned out .

A. bad B. badly C. worst D. more badly VOCABULARY SECTION

IDIOMS & PHRASES: EXCERCISE-01

1. ALL AND SUNDRYA. exception B. without C. with exclusion D. without exception

2. AS A RULEA. generally B. often C. usually D. sometimes

3. AT ALL HAZARDA. with all difficulties B. despite all difficulties C. at all difficulties D. at any difficulties

4. AT ALOW EBB

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A. contrast B. increasing C. showing upper trends D. slackening 5. AT ARM'S LENGTH

A. avoiding anyone B. cares for someone C. if it were D. close behind 6. AT DAGGER'S DRAWN

A. at the point of fighting B. fighting with swords C. fighting violently D. fighting easily 7. AT ONE'S WITHS END

A. bewildered B. confused C. destined D. in anxiety 8. AT STAKE

A. in hope B. without exception C. in discrimination D. in good faith 9. BAD BLOOD

A. good omen B. ill feeling C. bad position D. ill omen 10. BECK AND CALL

A. at one's will B. at one's call C. at one's airy gesture D. at one's command 11. BODY AND SOUL

A. largely B. partly C. in every respect D. generally 12. BY AND BY

A. lately B. before long C. thoroughly D. confidently 13. BY THE BY

A. in passing B. in good hope C. by now D. by way of 14. BY AND LARGE

A. chiefly B. freely C. almost D. commonly 15. FAIR AND SQUARE

A. in abeyance B. struggling C. modest D. candid 16. IN A DELIMMA

A. puzzled B. hopeful C. between two dangers D. irony of fate 17. INS AND OUT

A. comprehensiveness B. details C. partly annexure D. description 18. IN A FIX

A. outcry B. in a hole C. mystified D. in a dilemma 19. IN BLACK AND WHITE

A. in lettering B. with black and white ink C. in paper D. cheerful 20. IN CAMERA

A. on the sly B. during C. in force D. in goods 21. IN FULL SWING

A. full of twists and turns B. joyful C. in the place of D. as regards 22. IN THE DARK

A. in darkness B. in serious difficulties C. in fashion D. badly informed 23. IN THE VAN OF

A. leaders B. in the e caravan C. in headship D. ancestors 24. KITH AND KIN

A. blue blood B. bad blood C. main support D. kinsfolk 25. LOAVES AND FISHES

A. own gain B. resistance C. livelihood D. abundance

IDIOMS & PHRASES: EXCERCISE-021. ‘Achilles heel’ means-

A. habitually B. suddenly C. weak point D. in spite of everything 2. ‘Black sheep’ means-

A. person of bad character B. great person C. ill feeling D. supreme 3. ‘Come to light’ means-

A. make open B. become known C. bitterly against D. win a victory 4. ‘End in smoke’ means-

A. fail B. apply C. week point D. in proper time 5. ‘Man of letters’ means-

A. worthless man B. an ideal person C. a scholar D. person of bad character 6. ‘Square meal’ means-

A. breakfast B. supper C. full meal D. quarter meal 7. ‘Turn down’ means-

A. refuse B. inactive C. rise and fall D. in spite of everything 8. ‘At arm’s length’ means-

A. at a distance B. short distance C. long way D. in no way 9. ‘Bone of contention’ means-

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10. ‘Gala day’ means-A. day of victory B. sunny day C. rainy day D. a day of festivity

11. ‘Lame excuse’ means-A. near relatives B. bad plea C. defective D. avoid

12. ‘Take one to task’ means-A. to run away B. rebuke C. strongly D. through all difficulties

13. ‘At daggers drawn’ means-A. in all cases B. at the lowest C. without provocation D. at enmity

14. ‘Bring to book’ means-A. die B. absurd story C. punish D. a & c

15. ‘Carry the day’ means-A. win victory B. in activity C. memorable day D. liberate

16. ‘In fine’ means-A. in decision B. end point C. nice D. in conclusion

17. ‘Out of date’ means-A. off site B. out of side C. out of fashion D. in fashion

18. ‘Stone’s throw’ means-A. rebuke B. refuse C. beat severely D. within very short distance

19. ‘Weal and woe’ means-A. good and bad B. joy and sorrow C. intimate friend D. an integral part

20. ‘Three R’s’ means-A. elementary education B. primary knowledge C. higher education D. a scholar

21. ‘Moot point’ means-A. just opposite B. major part C. defective D. None of the above

22. ‘Far and wide’ means-A. anywhere B. everywhere C. a & b D. all of these

23. ‘By far’ means-A. soon B. in the long run C. become known D. in all respects

24. ‘At large’ means-A. freedom B. victory C. without break D. free

25. ‘In cold blood’ means-A. free mood B. without provocation C. ill feeling D. person of bad character

26. ‘To the letter’ means-A. to the core B. primary education C. in all case D. in all details

27. ‘Round the clock’ means-A. twenty-four hours B. half day C. twelve hours D. half past

28. ‘Irony of fate’ means-A. by bad luck B. by good luck C. bad plea D. major part

29. ‘For good’ means-A. instead of B. be effective C. for ever D. complete

30. ‘By and large’ means-A. rapidly B. mostly C. heavily D. quickly

31. ‘To the backbone’ means-A. through all difficulties B. make open C. to the core D. with all energy

32. ‘Hard and fast’ means-A. rigid B. quickly C. very fast D. with all energy

33. ‘At stake’ means-A. declining B. primarily C. in danger D. with all belongings

34. ‘Bad blood’ means-A. ill feeling B. scattered C. bad relation D. doubt

35. ‘Call in question’ means-A. remember B. doubt C. be hurt D. fruitless

36. ‘Hold water’ means-A. without provocation B. be effective C. cold water D. fail

37. ‘In a hurry’ means-A. very briefly B. suddenly C. certainly D. very quickly

38. ‘Set free’ means-A. freedom B. liberate C. scattered D. obedient

39. ‘Null and void’ means-A. invalid B. valid C. not well D. fruitless

40. ‘On the wane’ means-

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A. full details B. declining C. useless pursuit D. without break 41. ‘Pros and cons’ means-

A. habitually B. suddenly C. week point D. details 42. ‘In order to’ means-

A. with the object of B. instead of C. in writing D. in all cases 43. ‘Hue and cry’ means-

A. in an uneasy situation B. pretended cry C. a noise D. cut to the quick44. ‘Cock and bull story’ means-

A. very heavily B. suddenly C. absurd story D. to speak plainly45. ‘As usual’ means-

A. habitually B. regularity C. supreme D. b & c 46. ‘By no means’ means-

A. in no way B. meaning less C. in all possible ways D. in obedient 47. ‘Cut a sorry figure’ means-

A. scattered B. declining C. matter of dispute D. make bad results 48. ‘Dead against’ means-

A. bitterly against B. rough idea C. die D. indulge in idle vision 49. ‘Ins and outs’ means-

A. in all cases B. be hurt C. full details D. start and end 50. ‘At a loss’ means-

A. habitually B. puzzled C. not profit D. in danger

VOCABULARYCHOOSE THE SYNONYMS OF FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. Yield : A. Surrender B. resist C. pertly D. depend

2. Dilemma : A. difficulty B. perplexity C. clarity D. A+B

3. Reserved : A. reticent B. restrained C. amiable D. A+B

4. Tranquil : A. quiet B. silent C. A+B D. noisy

5. Association : A. eminence B. alliance C. foster D. Cherish

6. Decline : A. improve B. wane C. rely on D. formerly

7. Startlingly : A. unexpectedly B. expectedly C. reveal D. bring out.

8. Eligible : A. failure B. qualified C. suitable D. B +C

9. Briskly :A. actively B. vigorously C. lonely D. appropriate

10. Briefly : A. shortly B. concisely C. lonely D. A + B

11. Eagerly : A. ardently B. indifferently C. authentically D. accurately

12. Tame : A. Docile B. compels C. amenable D. A + B + C

13. Spontaneous : A. deliberate B. priority C. superiority D. wander

14. Discrete : A. separate B. isolated C. relevant D. A +B

15. Meticulously : A. carefully B. precisely C. A + B D. carelessly

16. Perseverance : A. inaction B. constancy C. sophisticated D. devotee

17. Invisible : A. disappeared B. concealed C. deceit D. A + B

18. Stubborn : A. obstinate B. insistent C. casual D. A+ B

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19. Tractable: A. amenable B. adapted C. reluctant D. A+ B

20. Endanger : A. inimical B. imperil C. jeopardize D. B + C

21. Cruel : A. atrocious B. barbarous C. A + B D. merciful

22. consequence : A. result B. out come C. come out D. A + B

23. Interpret : A. explain B. elaborate C. disturbed D. A + B

24. Fed up : A. bother B. artificial C. tolerance D. forthcoming

25. Vigilant : A. careful B. alert C. careless D. A + B

26. Turn off : A. stop B. obstacle C. hindrance D. hurdle

27. Suitability : A. adaptability B. adept ability C. availability D. adoptability

28. Prevalent : A. common B. assent C. assault D. aggression

29. Submissive : A. obedient B. dissent C. tractable D. A+C

30. Obvious : A. clear B. manifest C. drop in D. A + B

31. Blasphemy : A. atheism B. theism C. summon D. etiquette

32. Convenient : A. congeal B. advantageous C. useful D. All of them

33. Appreciate : A. praise B. blame C. vague D. explain

34. Mumbled : A. vague B. clear C. intimate D. candid

35. Deteriorate : A. become worse B. reduce C. innovative D. creative

36. Solidarity : A. unity B. endure C. inhibition D. expression

37. Satirical : A. cynical B. abhor C. indigenous D. A+B

38. Tremendous : A. gigantic B. relentless C. mammoth D. A+C

39. Meager :A. a few B. terrified C. frightened D. afraid

40. Illegible : A. obscure B. vague C. worthy D. A + B

CHOOSE THE ANTONYMS OF FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.1. Adopt :

A. accept B. refuse C. inhumane D. biased2. Impartial :

A. neutral B. delaine C. confine D. biased3. Prevalent :

A. current B. existing C. rare D. spread4. Approximately :

A. nearly B. exactly C. integration D. segregation5. Zealously :

A. ardently B. indifferently C. advocate D. supporter6. Solitude :

A. Isolation B. separations C. elegant D. Companionship7. Conspicuous :

A. apparent B. hidden C. tremendous D. huge.8. Alleviation :

A. reduction B. aggravate C. impediment D. hindrance9. Fatalistic :

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A. pessimistic B. optimistic C. amply D. Inadequate10. coherent :

A. consistent B. inconsistent C. mess D. order11. Deceptive :

A. delusive B. genuine C. maintenance D. negligence12. Amenities :

A. facilities B. advantage C. disadvantage D. demerits13. Durability :

A. Sustainability B. transitiveness C. promote D. demote14. Turmoil :

A. violence B. agitation C. peace D. coerce15. Locomotive :

A. moving B. speeding C. sloth D. surplus 16. Fascinate :

A. enchant B. repel C. imagine D. conceive17. Renowned :

A. eminent B. famous C. notorious D. A + B18. Profound :

A. deep B. abysmal C. shallow D. device19. Harmony :

A. agreement B. concord C. disorder D. discord20. Severely :

A. rigorously B. extremely C. normally D. terrible21. Disorder :

A. confusion B. chaos C. order D. disorderly22. Vulnerable :

A. unprotected B. imperative C. necessary D. Protected23. Squander :

A. waste B. raise C. perceive D. ameliorate24. Acclaimed :

A. recognized B. acknowledged C. unwelcome D. inception 25. Cumulative :

A. increasing B. additive C. decreasing D. affluent 26. Relentless :

A. constant B. incessant C. hinder D. imminent 27. Bewilder :

A. Puzzle B. perplex C. enlighten D. become casy 28. Impressive :

A. charming B. splendid C. boring D. humble29. Despise :

A. neglect B. disdain C. honor D. give up 30. Precarious :

A. unsafe B. uncertain C. certain D. perseverance31. Caprice :

A. tedious B. fickle C. whim D. careless32. Triumphant :

A. successful B. unsuccessful C. threat D. intimidation 33. Breathtaking :

A. thrilling B. exciting C. dull D. acquainted 34. Extravagant :

A. prodigal B. lavish C. economical D. promote35. Engulf :

A. envelop B. devour C. vomit D. drink 36. Beam out :

A. send B. reactive C. expose D. sophisticated 37. Eccentric :

A. peculiar B. whimsical C. normal D. launch 38. Interrupt :

A. hinder B. continue C. nervously D. monstrous 39. Momentous :

A. important B. significant C. trifling D. destroy 40. Deficiency :

A. shortage B. abundance C. oppressive D. cherish

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41. Turbulent :A. agitated B. boisterous C. calm D. anticipate

42. Proclamation : A. declaration B. conquer C. vanquish D. None

43. Unhygienic :A. sanitary B. escorted C. minority D. inferiority

44. Confidential :A. concealed B. open C. prohibit D. forbid

45. Garrulous : A. Talkative B. Reticent C. philanthropist D. misanthropist

46. Lunatic A. insane B. sane C. obsolete D. impeach

47. Miscellaneous :A. mixed B. separate C. parsimony D. persistent

48. Counterfeit :A. false B. true C. bonafide D. B + C

49. 'Imbibe' :A. to learn B. to drink C. to acquire D. not drink

50. 'Genesis' A. introduction B. finishing C. beginning D. foreword

PREPOSITIONS1. I have to do the work 5 0'clock.

A. at B. on C. by D. into2. 2020, We will have done the work.

A. In B. On C. At D. By3. What is the time your watch?

A. at B. by C. in D. on4. I have to complete my home work noon.

A. at B. by C. in D. on5. I was beaten my father a stick.

A. by-at B. with-by C. by-through D. by-with6. Goodbye! I'll see you .

A. at Friday morning B. on Friday morning C. in Friday morning D. by Friday morning7. I am going away the end of January. A. at B. on C. in D. by8. Our flat is the second floor of the building.

A. at B. on C. in D. to9. I saw Steve a concert on Saturday.

A. at B. on C. in D. to10. When did they the hotel?

A. arrive to B arrive at C. get to D. B+C11. I'm going holiday next week. I'll be away for two weeks.

A. at B. on C. in D. for12. We traveled 6.45 train, which arrived at 8.30.

A. in the B. on the C. by the D. by13. 'Have you read anything Ernest Hemingway? 'No, what sort of books did he write?

A. of B. from C. by D. into14. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage the other car.

A. of B. for C. to D. on 15. I like them very much. They have always been very nice me.

A. of B. for C. to D. with16. I'm not very good repairing things.

A. at B. for C. in D. about17. I don't understand this sentence. Can you ?

A. explain to me this word B. Explain me this word C. explain this word to me D. None of them18. If you're worried about the problem, you should do something it.

A. for B. about C. against D. with19. 'Who is Tom Hart?' 'I have no idea. I've never heard him.'

A. about B. from C. after D. of20. 'What time will you be home?' 'I don't know. It depends the traffic?

A. of B. for C. from D. on

ANSWERSUnder the Banyan Tree (R K Narayan)Correct Answer : 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.D 9.D 10.D 11.D 12.B 13.A 14.D 15.C 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.C 20.D 21.D

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Jerry Correct Answer : 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.B 10.C 11.B 12.D 13.B 14.A 15.A 16.A 17.A 18.C

Under the Greenwood Tree (William Shakespeare)

Correct Answer : 1.C 2.C 3.C/D 4.D 5.D 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.C 10.C 11.D 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.D

To Daffodils (Robert Herrick)Correct Answer : 1.A 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.B 12.B 13.B 14.B 15.A 16.B 17.A 18.C 19.D 20.A

I wandered lonely as a Cloud (William Wordsworth)Correct Answer : 1.C 2.C 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.B 10.A 11.C 12.A 13.D 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.D

20.A 21.D 22.C 23.B 24.A 25.DOzymandias (P.B Shelley)

Correct Answer : 1.D 2.A 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.B 10.C 11.A 12.C 13.D 14.B 15.D Some important questions: Correct Answer : 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.D 14.B 15.D 16.D 17.D 18.A 19.A 20.B 21.B 22.C 23.A 24.A 25.B 26.A 27.D 28.A 29.A 30.B 31.C 32.A 33.A 34.B 35.A 36.C 37.B 38.C 39.D 40.A 41.C 42.A 43.C 44.C 45.B 46.B 47.B 48.D

Grammar SectionPROBLEMS ON NOUN & DETERMINER 01.C 02.C 03.C 04.B 05.B 06.C 07.B 08.B 09.C 10.A 11.A 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.C 16.C 17.A 18.C 19.A 20.C 21.C 22.B 23.C 24.D 25.C 26.A 27. C 28.A 29.A 30.B 31.A 32.B 33.C 34.D 35.B 36.C 37.D 38.D 39.C 40.CPROBLEMS ON PRONOUN1.D 02.C 03.A 04.C 05.A 06.B 07.D 08.A 09.C 10.D 11.A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.D 16.D 17.A 18.B 19.B 20.D 21.D 22.B 23.C 24.B 25. B PROBLEMS ON ADJECTIVE& ADVERB1.A 2.C 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.C 11.B 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.A 16.C 17.B 18.D 19.A 20.C

SENTENCE CORRECTIONPRONOUN1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.C 11.D 12.B 13.C 14.B 15.D 16.C 17.B 18.A 19.D 20.DADVERB1. C 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.B 8.C 9.C 10.B VOCABULARY SECTIONIDIOMS & PHRASES: EXCERCISE-011. D 2. C 3.B 4.D 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.A 11.C 12.B 13.A 14.B 15.D 16.C 17.B 18.C 19.A 20.A 21.A 22.D 23.A 24.D 25.A IDIOMS & PHRASES: EXCERCISE-021.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.C 7A. 8.A 9.A 10.D 11.B 12.B 13.D 14.C 15.A 16.D 17.C 18.D 19.B 20.A 21.D 22.B 23.D 24.D 25.B 26.D 27.A 28.A 29.C 30.B 31.C 32.A 33.C 34.A 35.B 36.B 37.D 38.B 39.A 40.B 41.D 42.A 43.C 44.C 45.A 46.A 47.D 48.A 49.C 50.B

VocabularyCHOOSE THE SYNONYMS OF FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

Correct Answer : 1.A 2.D 3.D 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.D 11.A 12.D 13.A 14.D 15.C 16.B 17.D 18.D 19.D 20.D 21.C 22.D 23.D 24.A 25.D 26.A 27.A 28.A 29.D 30.D 31.A 32.D 33.A 34.A 35.A 36.A 37.D 38.D 39.A 40.D

CHOOSE THE ANTONYMS OF FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.Correct Answer : 1.B 2.D 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.D 7.B 8.B 9.B 10.B 11.B 12.D 13.B 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.C 18.C 19.D 20.C 21.C 22.D 23.C 24.C 25.C 26.C 27.D 28.C 29.C 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.C 34.C 35.C 36.B 37.C 38.B 39.C 40.B 41.C 42.D 43.A 44.B 45.B 46.B 47.B 48.D 49. D 50.B.

PREPOSITIONS Correct Answer : 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.A 10.D 11.B 12.B 13.C 14.C 15.C 16.A 17.C 18.B 19.D 20.D

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