SECTION-I: WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 10, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD OR

PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.

Example
I I have a _______ friends in my neighbourhood.
A. many
B. few
C. much
D. lots

1. This term, the school curriculum will mainly ________ on

education, and not so much on sports.
A. emphasize
B. promote
C. pressure
D. importance
Ans. A
Explanation: Emphasize: special importance, value, or prominence
given to something.

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 2. I don’t know many words in Spanish therefore, I need to
__________ my vocabulary.
A. accelerate
B. step up
C. enlarge
D. enhance
Ans. D
Explanation: Enhance: increase, or further improve the quality,
value, or extent of.

3. _________________ I was painting in my book, I lost my pen.

A. While
B. When
C. As
D. During
Ans. B
Explanation: We can use while to talk about two longer events or
activities happening at the same time.

4. __________ a bike they also have a car.

A. Beside
B. Besides
C. Except for
D. Apart
Ans. B
Explanation: BESIDE, with no “s” at the end, is used only as a
preposition whereas BESIDES with an “s” at the end can also be
used as a preposition and as adverb.
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 5. I went shopping and bought apples and some oranges.
A. a little
B. much
C. a few
D. no
Ans. C
Explanation: A few: It indicates a small number of something.

7. They had one hour to do it, but the workers have __________
finished the work.
A. yet
B. already
C. never
D. still
Ans. B
Explanation: Work is finished so already.

8. Geeta arrived in Delhi two days ________.

A. already
B. since
C. yet
D. ago

Ans. D
Explanation: Sentence is in Past.

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9. Many of Diya’s classmate________ an interest in joining the summer
camp.
A. suggested
B. expressed
C. described
D. concurred
Ans. B
Explanation: Expressed: to show a feeling, opinion, or fact.

10. Where ___________ you going when I saw you last night.
A. were
B. was
C. is
D. did
Ans. A
Explanation: Sentence is in Past continuous tense.

11. The window __________ needs cleaning.

A.shine
B. glass
C. pane
D.sheet
Ans. B

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 FOR QUESTIONS 11 TO 13, MATCH THE WORDS IN
EACH LINE WITH THE OPTION THAT CAN BE USED
WITH ALL OF THEM.
Example
Furniture, cake, advice, news
A. unit
B. article
C. piece
D. item

12. listen to, talk to, think about, look up

A. the radio
B. a friend
C. the weather
D. a book
Ans. B
Explanation: We can listen to, talk to think about, look up to a
friend.

13. offer, give, take, ask for

A. a response
B. an answer
C. advice
D. a solution
Ans. C
C Explanation: We can offer, give, take, ask for advice

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 14. best, close, mutual, school
A. family
B. friend
C. couple
D. teacher
Ans. B
Explanation: A school friend is best, close and mutual.

FOR QUESTIONS 14 TO 19, REARRANGE THE WORDS

TO FORM MEANINGFUL SENTENCE.
Example
cat / the / curiosity / killed
d
A. acdb
B. cdba
C. bdca
D. dbac

mostly /arrives / late / he

15. music / I am /found of /very
a b c d

A. a b c d
B. b c d a
C. b d c a
D. d c b a
Ans. C
Explanation: I am very found of music.

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16. every / she goes to / month /the parlor

a b c d
A. b d a c
B. d a c b
C. a c d b
D. d a b c
Ans. A
Explanation: She goes to the parlor every month.

17. with her / he was / put up / not willing to

a b c d
any more.
A. c b d a
B. c b a d
C. b d c a
D. b c a d
Ans. C
Explanation: He was not willing to put up with her.

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18. the patient / when / is cautious / she speaks to
a b c d
The nurse .
A. c b d a
B. b d a c
C. a c d b
D. a d b c
Ans. A
Explanation: The nurse is cautious when she speaks to the patient.

19. his breakfast /he was / eat / not willing to

a b c d
any more.
A. c b d a
B. c b a d
C. b d c a
D. b c a d
Ans. C
Explanation: He was not willing to eat his breakfast.

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20. every / he loves to / week /visit the orphanage
a b c d

A. b d a c
B. d a c b
C. a c d b
D. d a b c
Ans. A
Explanation: He loves to visit the orphanage every week.

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 SECTION-II: READING

FOR QUESTIONS 20 TO 25, READ THE PASSAGE AND

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

Trees are of importance not only to man but also to birds and
animals. The branches of trees give shelter to millions of birds
and forest give shelter to numerous wild animals. We value
trees not only for their usefulness but also for their beauty.
They have a way to refreshing the eye and also refreshing the
mind. Perhaps that is why the rishis of olden days were drawn
to the forests, and they and their peoples chose to going forest
homes in company of Nature. In modern times when
Rabindranath Tagore started a school, he too chose a place
full of trees and called it Shanti Niketan or the home of peace.
Once upon a time large areas of India were covered with
forests full of numerous kinds of trees. As the population
grew, trees began to be cut down for mans use. That is how
the wonderful forest described In our ancient poems came to
be destroyed, and a great part of our forest wealth was lost.
Now we are trying to replace this loss, and our government
wants trees to be planted all over the country. A new festival
called ‘Van Mahotsava’ has been started for this purpose.
Since trees are the country’s wealth we must consider it our
sacred duty to protect them. We should plant new trees
wherever we can and look after them well.

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21. Why did the sages make the forests their home in the old
days?
A. Feel fresh through eye and mind
B. Do not harm anyone
C. For finding food
D. For getting water
Ans. A
Explanation: In the old days, sages build their houses in the
forests to live independently and get fresh air from trees. It
provides refreshing agents to calm the mind to make them feel
happier and to think better.

22. Why did the rishis in olden days make forests their homes?
A. To refresh eye and mind
B. To get rid of other peoples
C. In search of food
D. In search of water
Ans. A
Explanation: They have a way to refreshing the eye and also
refreshing the mind.

23. Mention the reason that became the cause for the destruction
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 of the wonderful forest.
A. Large number of birds
B. Growth in population
C. High rainfall
D. Large number of animals
Ans. B
Explanation: With the growth of population, trees began to be cut

down on a large scale. By destroying forests man began to satisfy

his various needs such as accommodation.

24. What is the name of school started by Rabindranath Tagore?

A. Shanti Niketan
B. Ketan Niketan
C. Shanti Mahal
D. Shanti Dreams
Ans. A

Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore started a school, chose a place

full of trees and called it Shanti Niketan or the home of peace.

25. The festival of planting tree all over the country is known
as___________.
A. Van Mandal
B. Van Mahotsav
C. Van Bihar
D. Van Deep
Ans. B

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 Explanation: Van Mahotsav is organised time to time to
spread awareness among people about the importance of
trees.

FOR QUESTIONS 26 TO 30, READ THE STORY AND

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

A man tried to steal a large bronze bell. It was too heavy to

carry. He had a screwdriver, a hammer and a pair of
scissors in his bag. He tried to break up the valuable

bronze with a hammer. But this made such a din that the
thief feared he would be heard and discovered by the
authorities. So he hastily stuffed his ears with cotton.
26. The thief used to break the bell.
A. a pair of scissors
B. a screwdriver
C. a hammer
D. a stone
Ans. C
Explanation: He tried to break up the valuable bronze with a
hammer.

27. The man tried to break the bell into pieces because these are
A. easy to sell.
B. easy to carry.
C. easy to hide.
D. easy to move
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Ans. B
Explanation: As a thief he want to carry the bell with him.

28. The thief stuffed his ears with cotton because

A. he didn’t like the noise he made.
B. he didn’t want others to hear the noise.
C. the noise was disturbing his work
D. the noise was too loud.
Ans. B
Explanation: he hastily stuffed his ears with cotton

29.The thief stuffed his ears with cotton. He was being

A. wise.
B. foolish.
C. careful.
D. Careless
Ans. B

30. What is the most appropriate title of the story?

A. The thief and the bell
B. A foolish thief
C. Thief and his foolishness
D. Thief
Ans. A

FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 45, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION

TO COMPLETE EACH BLANK.
Thanks to the current interest _____(31) fitness and health,
people are (32) up running or walking, as it
does not involve any cost. People do not realize that
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_____(33)_____ for running or walking they need correct foot
wear. As for fitness centers there is at least one in
_________(34) locality in all major metros. These fitness
centers_______ (35) clubs______(36) a lot of money. The only
__________ (37) is whether they follow the safety regulations
and also _____(38)_____ a specialised trainer _____(39)_____
the day _____ (40) attention to individual needs.

31. __________

(A) for
(B) At
(C) In
(D) of
Ans. C

32. ________

A. away took
B. take
C. taken
D. taking

Ans. D

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33. _________
A. even
B. although
C. also
D. however

Ans. A

34. ________
A. every
B. all
C. one
D. any
Ans. A

35. ________
A. but
B. and
C. too
D. when
Ans. B

36. ________
A. make
B. charging
C. earning
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Ans. A

37. ________
A. chance
B. concern
C. challenge
D. issue
Ans. B

38. _______
A. put
B. keep
C. employ
D. has

Ans. C

39. ________
A. for
B. throughout
C. through
D. threw out
Ans. B

40. _________
A. give
B. buy

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D. giving
Ans. C

FOR QUESTIONS 41 TO 45, CHOOSE THE BEST

REPLY TO COMPLETE EACH CONVERSATION

41. Jyoti: How did you like the movie you saw last night?
Kirti: It wasn’t the best I’ve ever seen.
Jyoti:_________________________ .
Kirti: Certainly not. Do not waste your time.
a. Then you wouldn’t recommend it, would you?
b. Didn’t you read the reviews before you went to see it?
c. Did you go alone?
d. But I really want to watch a movie.
Ans A

Explanation: Most appropriate answer is option A

42. Sunny: What would you like to be, my friend.

Rahul: If ____I choose anything
I think I’d want to be an actress.
A. could
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B. can
C. would
D. should
Ans. A
Explanation: "Could" is a modal verb used to express possibility.

43. Vikram: Do you remember when Lalita’s birthday is?

Shekhar: ____________________________.
Vikram: I hope it is not past yet; she would never forgive
us if we forgot it.
Shekhar: You are absolutely right, let me check my
calendar.
A. Yes, I do. It was last month and we had a party for her.
B. Don’t worry. You have ten more days before her birthday.
C. What do you have to do with her birthday?
D. D. Not exactly, but as far as I remember, it must be close.
Ans. D
Explanation: Most appropriate answer is option D

44. Nephew: Hurry up uncle, we’ll miss the train.

Uncle: Yes I know, we’ll miss the train
_________ we leave at once. Let’s go.
A. until
B. unless
C. if
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D. in case
Ans. B
Explanation: Unless is used instead of if...not in conditional
sentences of all types.

45. Patient: I have been suffering from a cold for nearly three
weeks.
Doctor:___________________________ .
Patient: No, I wanted to see a doctor first.
Doctor: You did the right thing. Now I will give you some
medicine for that.
A. Why didn’t you see a doctor immediately?
B. Have you taken any medicine for it?
C. What should I do about it?
D. You are at the right place now.
Ans. B
Explanation: Most appropriate answer is option B

SECTION-IV: ACHIEVER’S SECTION

FOR QUESTIONS 46 TO 50, CHOOSE THE BEST WORD

OR PHRASE TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.
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The group tried to the barriers in their path.
a.overlook
b. overcome
c.overwhelm
d. overtake

Ans. C
Explanation: overcome: succeed in dealing with (a problem or
difficulty).

47. I told her I prefer travelling by train ____.

A. than flying
B. to fly
C. to flying
D. to flight
Ans. A
Explanation: I told her I prefer travelling by train than flying.

48. The unseasonal rains have created ____ for farmers this year.
A. trauma
B. stress
C. havoc
D. space
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Ans. C

Explanation: Havoc: widespread destruction

49. There is an urgent requirement of an educational____for

better facilities in Government schools.
A. reform
B. fight
C. canvass
D. camouflage
Ans. A
Explanation: reform: make changes in (something, especially an
institution or practice) in order to improve it.

50. READ THE S I G N AND C H O O S E THE CORRECT

EXPLANATION FOR IT.
CAFETERIA
Food items once sold will not be replaced and no refund policy.

The sign says that .

A. food items sold can be returned for cash or any other eatable.
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B. food i t ems once sold cannot be exchanged and money
will not be refunded.
C. policy sold cannot be replaced or refunded for food.
D. food items sold can be exchanged for money or other items.
Ans. B
Explanation: food i t ems once sold cannot be exchanged and
money will not be refunded.

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