1
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Year 2010
WORD & STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE Choose the odd one out from each set of words. 1. A. terribly late B. awfully cold C. frightfully rich D. dreadfully married 2. A. actor B. teacher C. monitor D. astronomer 3. A. bulb: torch B. nail: hammer C. hard drive: computer D. lens: camera
Choose the word/phrase which is NOT the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
4. They lived on the outskirts of the city. A. at the side of
B. on the edge of C. along the border of D. in the middle of
5. God has given us reason so that we could find out things for ourselves. A. understanding B. logic C. motive D. intelligence Fill in the blanks with the correct suffix. 6. The garage has been imagin____________ converted into hi‐tech offices. A. ‐ative B. ‐atively C. ‐ary D. ‐ation
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelt word. 7. There was a volcanic _________ in Hawaii recently. A. eruption B. erupsion C. erruption D. errupsion Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase.
8. Supermarkets offer discounts to keep their sales steady and their ________ satisfied.
A. clients B. guests C. visitors D. customers
9. The governor of the city was ___________ with grief at the sight of an elderly lady looking for food in a rubbish dump. A. overcome B. overwhelmed C. overtaken D. overruled 10. Dentists recommend brushing with toothpaste to __________ teeth from decay. A. avoid B. guard C. protect D. defend
11. On Tuesday, we’ll be able to let you know__________ how many people will be attending the conference.
A. nearly B. exactly
C. comparatively D. mostly
12. Prehistoric mammoths, from which modern elephants are believed to be descended, __________ during the Ice Age. A. died out B. died down C. died off D. died away 1st IEO - 2010 3
13. ______________ the morning news, many houses on the island were destroyed. A. In addition to B. As of C. According to D. In spite of 14. There were a few small villages _____________, but no major city for miles around. A. up and down B. back and forth C. on and off D. here and there
15. Sorry, but that book is _________. We will get copies from the publisher next Monday. A. out of stock B. out of order C. off the shelf D. out of print Grammar Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase. 16. Maria gave ______________ for his birthday. A. to little brother a football B. her little brother a football C. a football her little brother D. a football for her little brother
17. I dread __________________ what would have happened if there had been an accident. A. thinking B. thought of C. to think D. the thought 18. I really regret my mistake. It was one that I______________ . A. ought not to be making B. ought not to made C. ought not to make D. ought not to have made
19. We should use ___________ time we have available to discuss Jaya’s proposal. A. the little of B. a little C. the little D. little 20. The A.R. Rahman CD _________________________________. A. which we listened was good B. that we listened was good C. to which we listened was good D. to that we listened was good Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose D.
21. I really can’t say/ what was my reaction / to the announcement./ No error
A B C D
22. Adjusting to a new culture / can be extremely difficult / for some people/ No error.
A B C D
23. Had not I witnessed the experiment /I would never have believed /
A B
it could be done / No error.
C D Given below are sets of two sentences. Both sentences may be right or both wrong or one of the two may be right. Select the correct option. 24. P. He insisted on that he was innocent. Q. He insisted on being paid at once. A. both right B. both wrong C. only P right D. only Q right 25. P. I gave her a book to read it. Q. He needs a place to live in it. A. both right B. both wrong C. only P right D. only Q right 1st IEO - 2010 5
READING
Read the passages and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct option.
Passage 1
Hearing that a zookeeper has managed to train a lion to live in the same cage as a lamb, a man pays a visit to see if it’s true. Amazingly, the man finds the animals lying next to each other. ‘How did you do this?’ he asks the keeper. ‘Is this a trick?’ ‘No,’ replies the zookeeper, ‘this has been going on for three months now. I don’t mind telling you, though,’ he confides, ‘we’ve had to replace the lamb a few times.’ 26. Why did the man visit the zoo? A. To meet the zookeeper. B. To spend time with the lion and the lamb. C. To see the lion and the lamb living together. D. To see the lion eat a lamb. 27. ‘We’ve had to replace the lamb a few times.’ This was because A. the lion and the lamb were good friends. B. the lion got bored with the lamb. C. the hungry lion ate up the lambs put into the cage. D. the lambs grew afraid of the lion.
28. By putting the lion and the lamb in the same cage, the zookeeper was ____________ the public.
A. deceiving B. shocking C. entertaining D. informing
Passage 2
Gardeners are being encouraged to grow striped flowers to encourage bumblebee populations, after research suggested that the insects are most attracted to them. Stripes on petal veins direct bumblebees to the flower's "central landing platform" to gather nectar and pollen. Researchers also found that red flowers were also attractive to bumblebees.
Bees play a key role in agriculture by pollinating crops. The scientists say that growing such inviting plants could be a way for people to help stem what has been called a "catastrophic" decline in UK bumblebee populations. Professor Cathie Martin from John Innes Centre in Norwich said red, and striped flowers were visited significantly more frequently than white or pink blooms. More flowers were visited per plant as well, she added. 29. Recent research provides evidence that bumblebees are drawn to A. only white flowers. B. only red flowers. C. striped and red flowers. D. striped red flowers . 30. Bumblebees can gather pollen grains easily from striped petals because the stripes A. invite them to visit such flowers. B. draw their attention to the place which contains pollen grains. C. help them choose flowers with large amounts of pollen grains. D. assist them in getting pollen grains. 31. Research suggests that bumblebee populations need to increase because they A. help to improve agricultural growth. B. help to spread seeds to far off places. C. visit coloured flowers. D. help flowers bloom.
32. In the phrase ‘… could be a way for people to help stem,’ the word stem means A. to attain
B. to decrease C. to increase D. to check
Passage 3
The very first time she sang professionally, playback singer Kavita Krishnamurty learnt a lesson she’s never forgotten. It was 1970, and at age 16, she’d been selected by composer Vijay S. Padukone to sing a 60‐second Tamil jingle advertising a popular brand of baby food. Already on edge when she arrived at the recording studio, Kavita was further unnerved to find the legendary Geeta Dutt there, preparing to sing the same jingle in Hindi.
“I’d almost certainly have muffed my lines,” Kavita says, “had not Geeta Dutt done something wonderful. Sensing my nervousness, she smiled and holding my hand said, ‘I’ve heard that you sing well. So don’t be afraid. Do your best.”
“Her words immediately put me at ease and my recording went without a hitch.”
Subsequently, during Kavita’s struggle to make it as a playback singer, many others – including Hemant Kumar and Manna Dey – provided encouragement and advice. “They all taught me that you shouldn’t reach for success by trampling on other people.” 33. Kavita Krishnamurty’s first singing assignment was A. a film solo. B. a jingle for baby food. C. a duet with Geeta Dutt. D. a concert. 34. Pick the word/phrase which suggests ‘not nervous.’ A. on edge B. unnerved C. at ease D. muffed my lines
35. When Kavita Krishnamurty said that her first recording went without a hitch, she meant that A. it went off smoothly. B. there were frequent interruptions. C. there were some retakes. D. it went off as anticipated. 36. Through her struggle Kavita Krishnamurty learnt A. to do her best always. B. to be a good human being. C. to encourage young singers. D. to fight her nervousness.
Passage 4 In 1820 it was ‘Your Money or Your Life!’ Today both your money and your life are easy to protect, when TRAVELSURE has got you covered. Travellers and tourists can insure quickly and simply with TRAVELSURE against Personal Accidents anywhere in the world, Loss of Personal Baggage, Money and Travel tickets, and medical expenses (provided you are below 70 years old). One Application Form covers them all. Just a few minutes ensures peace of mind during your holiday or business trip. Why not drop us a line? TRAVELSURE PVT LTD “Very good people to deal with” Race Course Circle, Vadodara 390 007, India 37. TRAVELSURE does not insure against A. personal accidents. B. loss of baggage. C. loss of money. D. loss of passport. 38. Whose medical expenses are not covered? A. only infants and children B. travellers above 70 years C. travellers under 70 years D. all travellers and tourists 39. The phrase ‘drop us a line’ means: A. write a letter to us B. come and meet us C. call and talk to us D. leave us a message 40. A traveller would buy TRAVELSURE insurance because A. it covers loss of money and medical expenses for all. B. it provides quick access to tickets. C. the application process is quick and simple. D. it has been in existence since 1820. 1st IEO - 2010 9
SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSIONS Spoken Expression Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue. 41. Ravi: Give me a call when you get back from the trip. Ria: _____________________________________ A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. I’ll surely do that. C. Why should I call you? D. My trip will exhaust me! 42. Stranger: Can you tell me how to get to the post office? Kumar: _____________________________________ Stranger: Thank you. So it’s not too far from here. A. Sorry, the post office is not here. B. You’ll find it in no time. C. You’re required to go to the end and turn left. D. Go to the end of the street and turn left. 43. Sarah: Let’s have breakfast together on Sunday.
Keiko: OK. Come to my house. My family always has a Japanese style breakfast on Sundays. Sarah: _____________________________________ Keiko: We usually have fish, rice and soup. A. Really? What do you have? B. Oh! I never have fish for breakfast. C. Fine. What time on Sunday? D. Will I have to sit down on the floor? 44. Mr. Thomas: These instructions don’t make sense. Can you state them clearly? Secretary: _____________________________________ A. It will be done quite well this time. B. Okay, let me try to rephrase them. C. You bet I’ll do it well this time. D. Handle them on your own!
Written Expression Choose the correct sentence that completes the paragraph. 45. S1: All animals have the power of regeneration to a greater or lesser degree. S2: _____________________________________ S3: However, lower animals like earthworms and crayfish have a much greater ability to replace parts. A. A lost fingernail can be replaced but not a lost finger. B. In humans and higher animals like apes and elephants it is quite limited. C. We see it most often in the healing of wounds and mending of bones. D. Flatworms can grow heads, tails, eyes and other internal organs.
46. S1: In most parts of the world, typewriters have been replaced by word processors. S2: _____________________________________ S3: You can also store a text and use it again at a later date. A. They allow you to make changes and corrections as you go along. B. Typewriters are almost forgotten today and they have become part of history. C. Just ten or twenty years ago they were an essential part of every office. D. When you make a mistake, you don’t need to use a "whitener". 47. S1: Findings suggest that wealthier people are happier. S2: _____________________________________ S3: Once our basic needs are met, each extra rupee makes little or no difference. A. The link between money and happiness is complicated. B. Money can buy only a certain degree of happiness. C. Nowadays people are richer but not necessarily happier! D. Money buys status and status makes people feel better. 1st IEO - 2010 11
Given below are four sentence paragraphs (S1‐S4). S1 and S4 are given. From the options, (P, Q, R) choose two sentences for S2 and S3. 48. S1: Kites have fascinated people for more than 2000 years. P. People in China and Malaysia have been flying kites since then. Q. Clothes, paper or bamboo have been used to make them. R. These materials, unlike pots and metal tools, disintegrate easily. S4: Therefore, to study the history of kites we have to rely on traditions and old documents. A. PR B. PQ C. QP D. QR 49. S1: Inderjit Khurana, a teacher, used to commute to work by train. P. Therefore she launched ‘train platform schools’ in Bhubaneshwar Q. Khurana gradually established 20 such platform schools in the region. R. She was moved by the plight of children begging at the stations. S4: Khurana got the ‘National award for child welfare’ in 2004 for her work. A. QP B. QR C. RP D. PQ 50. S1: Brush your fingers gently across the leaves of a sensitive plant, and the leaves instantly fold up. P. The stems, called petioles, droop as if ready to fall off the plant. Q. About ten minutes later, the leaves reopen, and the petioles rise again! R. Touching the plant too often can cause the plant to lose its leaves.
S4: The unusual behavior of this plant has earned it other names such as ‘the humble plant’ and ‘the touch‐me‐not’. A. QP B. QR C. PR D. PQ
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Year 2011
2
nd
SECTION-I : WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE
I Read the sentences below and think of the word, which best fits, each space. Choose the right word from (A), (B), (C) or (D).
1. ________ he first lived in New York it took him a long time to get used to driving ________ the left.
(A) from; when (B) when; on
(C) when; up (D) where; on
2. How ________ do you go jogging?’ ‘Oh, about once _________ week.’
(A) much; the (B) many; a
(C) often; a (D) often; the
II Choose the best answer from (A), (B), (C) or (D), to complete sentences. 3. Anuj ________ French at Alliance Francaise this year.
(A) studies (B) study
(C) is studying (D) studied
4. I will repair my camera as soon as I ________ what’s wrong with it.
(A) knows (B) will know
(C) knew (D) know
5. Our teacher says we ________ take more than ten minutes for our break as we still have to complete the test.
(A) don’t have to (B) don’t need to
(C) mustn’t (D) couldn’t
6. I usually ________ in the river in the summer holidays.
(A) swimming (B) swim
(C) swam (D) swims
7. Children ________ to the age of 7 can travel free.
(A) by (B) before
(C) up (D) on
8. After the terrible storm, nothing ________ of the small building on the hill.
(A) stayed (B) remained
(C) remains (D) staying
9. Please don’t ________ at people like that. It’s rude.
(A) staring (B) glances
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10. Do you think I could ________ your book for a moment?
(A) giving (B) lending
(C) borrow (D) lend
11. Who ________ the football match yesterday?
(A) winning (B) wins
(C) won (D) gained
12. It can’t ________ a very good show since half the audience left the auditorium before it even finished.
(A) be (B) have been
(C) had been (D) was
13 Children learn better if they ________ music playing in the background.
(A) hearing (B) listen
(C) having (D) have
14. One needs a lot of ________ to be a writer.
(A) hardworking (B) imagination
(C) creative (D) fantasy
15. If I knew where the book was I ________ tell you.
(A) would (B) was
(C) do (D) will
16. Have you ________ your bed yet?
(A) make (B) did
(C) made (D) done
17. It couldn’t ________ Aruna you saw at the Mall last evening. She is not in Chennai.
(A) be (B) have been
(C) had been (D) was
18. In today’s ________ society, everything including our skills are for sale.
(A) consuming (B) customer
(C) consumption (D) consumer
19. No one wants to be a ________ .
(A) failing (B) failed
(C) fails (D) failure
20. How much we achieve depends partly on ambition and partly on ________ .
(A) quantity (B) qualify
(C) qualification (D) quantify
III Look at these groups of words. For each group, choose the word that does not belong. There is an example (0) at the beginning.
0. (A) Agent (B) Alien (C) Detective (D) Investigator Answer: (B)
21. (A) Episode (B) File (C) Location (D) Series
22. (A) Talented (B) Clever (C) Rebellious (D) Gifted
23. (A) Academy (B) Study (C) Team (D) Training
24. (A) Basement (B) Case (C) Crime (D) Investigation
IV Choose the right option from (A), (B), (C) or (D) for each of the sentences. 25. Had it not been for Mukesh, we wouldn’t be here now?
(A) Mukesh does something. (B) Mukesh has done something.
(C) We aren’t here now. (D) We are here now.
26. Had you told me in advance I would have been happy to come?
(A) You didn’t tell me. (B) You told me.
(C) I wasn’t happy to come. (D) I didn’t come.
V Choose the part of the sentence that has a mistake. Select from (A), (B), (C) or (D).
27. (A) My brother (B) always sends
(C) reports (D) on fax.
28. (A) Paris (B) is the
(C) larger city (D) in France.
29. (A) These are (B) the most interesting
(C) book I’ve (D) ever read.
30. (A) I’m hungry (B) I’d like
(C) the (D) sandwich please.
31. (A) The Guptas (B) having
(C) a family holiday (D) at the beach every year.
32. (A) She does (B) not have many
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SECTION-II : REadINg
VI Look at the text. What does each one say? Choose from (a), (B), (C) or (d). 33. To : ajay
From: arun
I have extra classes today and will be home late.
I can’t afford to miss any more classes!! Tests coming up and have already skipped the last two. Can you record the US Open finals for me at 6 P.M.?
Thanks (a) Arun wants to make sure he doesn’t miss the finals. (B) Arun wants Ajay to stay at home till the finals are over. (C) Arun wants Ajay to get a film about the finals for them to watch. (d) Ajay wants Arun to miss the classes. 34. CaUTION!
These animals are dangerous. do not cross the fence.
(a) Don’t get any nearer to these animals because they may hurt you. (B) Don’t let these animals to get out from behind the fence.
(C) It’s dangerous to bring animals into this area.
(d) These animals are nearly extinct therefore they are dangerous.
35. WONDERLAND PARK
Come see the new baby elephants. Feeding time daily at 7 A.M. Visitors are welcome to watch.
(a) Visitors can feed the baby elephants after 7 A.M. (B) Visitors should never feed the baby elephants.
(C) Visitors can see how the baby elephants are fed at 7 A.M. (d) Visitors can have their food while watching the animals.
36. ONCE IN A LIFETIME OFFER
BUY 2 gET 1 FREE.
MAKE THE MOST OF THIS OFFER. ONLY TILL STOCKS LAST.
Conditions apply. (a) When you buy two shirts, we charge you for only one of them. (B) We give you a free shirt with every shirt you buy. (C) For every shirt you buy we give you a rebate on the second shirt. (d) If you buy two shirts, we give you a shirt free. 2nd IEO - 2011
VII Read the following and answer the questions that follow.
Woodcraft, metal and clay products, textiles and jewellery are all displayed at the National Artisan Export exhibition. Here you can see the artisans at work and also buy products directly from them. Most of the artists have come from different parts of the country. However, the artists working on traditional pieces of jewellery are from South India.
gold is the metal that is used most of all but you will also see silver, copper and platinum as well. The artists not only use expensive stones like diamonds but they also use shells and glass.
When an artist makes a piece of jewellery, they usually begin with the shape that they work from drawings. Then they have to select the colour and a material. Most of the artists get their idea from sculptures they see in temples and old monuments. Most of the artists make trial pieces before they get the design just right.
although the artists make rings, necklaces and earrings like all jewellers, at this Export exhibition you can mainly see bracelets and bangles in all colours and designs.
37. What are some of the items that one can see at the Export Exhibition?
(a) Pieces of jewellery and hand-woven textiles. (B) Woodcraft and products made of plastic. (C) Glassware and tableware for the home.
(d) Items made of wood, clay and metal and pieces of jewellery.
38. Where are the artists from?
(a) South India (B) North India (C) Asia
(d) Various parts of India
39. The word traditional means __________ .
(a) old fashioned
(B) modern day design
(C) a design that has existed for a very long time (d) creative and original
40. From where do the artists get ideas for their design?
(a) Fashion designers (B) Film stars and models
(C) Old buildings
(d) Sculptures seen in monuments.
41. What are the metals that the artists work with to create their pieces of jewellery?
(a) Copper and bronze (B) Silver and Plastic (C) Gold and Platinum (d) Gold, silver and copper
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SECTION-III : SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
VIII Choose the missing question words below that would give you one of the answer options marked. (You do not have to give the answers). Choose from (A), (B), (C) or (D). There is an example at the beginning (0).
(0) _______ did the first man land on the Moon?
(i) in 1968 (ii) in 1969 (iii) in 1970
(A) When (B) Where (C) Who (D) Why
Answer : (A)
42. _________ were the 1960 Olympic Games held?
i. in Rome
ii. in Tokyo iii. in Melbourne
43. _________ section of the orchestra does the ‘tuba’ belong?
i. Percussion
ii. Brass iii. Woodwind
44. _________ is Dutch Elm disease so called?
i. because it is only found in Holland.
ii. because it was first discovered in Holland.
iii. after the Dutch workers who discovered in cause.
45. _________ is the President of India?
i. Pratibha Devisingh Patil
ii. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam iii. K.R. Narayanan
(A) Who (B) Why (C) Where (D) Which
IX In each of the following conversations one sentence is missing. Choose the right one from options (A), (B), (C) or (D).
46. Driver : Excuse me. Is this the right road to the Wonderland Museum?
Passer-by : Yes, it is go straight on to the traffic lights . Turn Right. Then it is about 3 km on the left.
Driver : _______________________________________________. Passer-by : Yes, it’s easy you can’t go wrong.
(A) Bye see you soon
(B) Thanks. Let me check. Straight on to the traffic lights and right. 3 kms and it is on the left (C) Good to know you know the way
(D) Will confirm once we reach
47. Sentences 1 and 4 are given. Sentences 2 and 3 are missing. Select 2 sentences that will complete the paragraph from (A), (B), (C) or (D).
1. Man relies on fruits and vegetables as foods which keep his body healthy. 2.
3.
---4. Fruits are constantly being improved by careful selection and cultivation.
(a) They are rich in minerals and vitamins. (b) Apples are my favourite fruits.
(c) Some contain protein and starch and other useful things. (d) Many fruits grow in India.
(A) (a), (d) (B) (b), (c) (C) (a), (c) (D) (c), (d)
X (48-50) : Match the sentences with the endings (A), (B), (C) or (D). There is one extra ending that is not required.
48. I’ve been studying all evening. 49. Do you want me to give you a lift? 50. It is raining less and less nowadays.
(A) By 8 o’clock I would have finished my assignments. (B) People will be going to war over water in the future.
(C) In five years time we would have found a cure for water borne diseases. (D) I’m going to town anyway.
Year 2012
3
rd
Class 8
SECTION-I : WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE
CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.
1. The heavy rain and accompanying flood brought with it a ______________ of problems.
(A) pressure (B) plethora
(C) promise (D) paucity
2. The team was in a ______________ mood after a string of victories.
(A) buzzing (B) blatant
(C) buoyant (D) blizzard
3. All the apartments in this block are occupied, this is the only one ______________.
(A) avoidable (B) void
(C) haunted (D) vacant
4. The ______________ employee was pulled up by the boss.
(A) errant (B) devious
(C) incorrect (D) erudite
5. Well-employed professionals in their 20s and 30s are commonly called ______________.
(A) newbies (B) technocrats
(C) bigwigs (D) yuppies
6. Though well into the nineties, he is always on the ______________.
(A) run (B) busy
(C) take (D) move
7. ______________ ago was your grandfather born?
(A) How many year (B) How old
(C) How much age (D) How long
8. You ______________ the factory unless you wear a helmet.
(A) mustn’t to enter (B) will be entering
(C) can’t enter (D) may enter
9. If he hadn’t followed his teacher’s advice, he ______________ his exam.
(A) would have failed (B) would been failing
(C) would have been failing (D) wouldn’t have failed
10. He’ll ______________ come up with another unbelievable story today.
(A) most sincerely (B) most likely
(C) more probably (D) more sincerely
11. The commandos fought ______________ to defeat the attackers.
(A) heroically (B) hardly
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12. If the photocopier breaks ______________ again, please call this number.
(A) off (B) up
(C) down (D) none of these
13. In 2008, many workers were laid ______________ and lost their jobs.
(A) on (B) off
(C) up (D) down
14. I don’t mind if you take a break, ______________ you complete the work.
(A) as quickly as (B) as frequently as
(C) as long as (D) so soon as
15. You must practice at least ______________ everyday to get better at music.
(A) a few (B) a lot of
(C) a bit (D) a little
16. The number one tennis player was ______________ by an unseeded player.
(A) blown off (B) smashed
(C) knocked out (D) hit back
17. “Daffodils” ______________ Wordsworth.
(A) was written by (B) has written by
(C) was wrote by (D) has been wrote by
18. This is not the first time he has been involved in a ______________ accident.
(A) hit and beat (B) road and rush
(C) hit and run (D) dash and smash
19. She was an only child and ______________ of her father’s eye.
(A) the dream (B) the apple
(C) the pearl (D) the white
20. As the thief jumped over the wall, the police caught him ______________.
(A) hot-headed (B) fly-by-night
(C) wide-eyed (D) red-handed
21. Which spelling is correct?
(A) Graim (B) Greime
(C) Grime (D) Graym
CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE OF THE WORD UNDERLINED IN EACH SENTENCE. 22. Repeated failure left him despondent.
(A) grim (B) pessimistic
(C) cheerful (D) divided
23. The students stood in an orderly line.
(A) methodical (B) confused
(C) neat (D) chaotic
24. His lawyer got him acquitted in the case.
(A) convicted (B) suspected
(C) argued (D) pleaded
MATCH THE MOST APPROPRIATE WORD FOR THE GIVEN DESCRIPTION. 25. One who compiles a dictionary is called a __________________.
(A) dictographer (B) vocabuler
(C) lexicographer (D) thesaurant
26. A lane lined with trees is called ________________.
(A) a street (B) an avenue
(C) a treeway (D) a colony
CHANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES TO PASSIVE FORM. 27. The workers clean the streets everyday.
(A) The streets were cleaned everyday by the workers. (B) The workers used to clean the streets everyday. (C) The streets are cleaned everyday by the workers. (D) The workers were cleaning the streets everyday.
28. Dust and smoke cause smog.
(A) The smog is been caused by dust and smoke. (B) Dust and smoke is caused by the smog. (C) Smog was caused by dust and smoke. (D) Smog is caused by dust and smoke.
29. The minister inaugurated the games.
(A) The minister was inaugurated by the games. (B) The games inaugurated the minister.
(C) The games were inaugurated by the minister. (D) The minister started inaugurating the games.
30. Which idiom means a deceitful person?
(A) The grass on the other half is green. (B) Seeing two is better than believing one. (C) One man’s food is another snake’s poison. (D) A snake in the grass.
SECTION-II : READING
READ THE TEXT IN THE BOX AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
Caution!
Thermal Power Plant Area.
Entry restricted beyond this point. Trespassers are liable to be prosecuted. 31. According to this signboard, which of these sentences is true?
(A) Everyone who enters this area will be given a prosecution. (B) There are a lot of powerful trees and plants in this area. (C) Legal action will be taken against those who enter. (D) People who enter this area will be imprisoned.
32. This is a sign board from a zoo in Singapore. Read it, and choose the sentence which is true.
(A) The crocodiles will fetch the objects that people fling at them. (B) Those who fling things at the crocodiles must bring them back.
(C) The crocodiles enjoy eating objects chucked at them.
(D) Those who throw objects at the crocodiles must take a swim.
READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
Mario was not your run-of-the-mill school going teenager. He was just like a boy scout- he had a motto. His motto was ‘Hoard stuff the dirtier the better’. His bedroom was full of curious stuff, but one thing was common to all of it, they were all muddy and dirty. There was a flat bike tyre, a broken badminton racquet, a deflated football tube and even a goldfish bowl with a hole in the bottom. His irritated mother pleaded with him to clean his room, but he stoutly refused to do so ‘never throw anything out you don’t know when it might come in handy’. The same was the case with his backpack. It was filled with broken cables, a magnet, some coloured streamers from an old birthday party, even stale cookies. He often used these things with a good deal of imagination, much to the joy of his friends. He was immensely popular in school because of this. It was this ability of his to make innovative use of even rubbish that made him stand out from his classmates.
Tales of Mario’s creativity abounded in the school. “He rescued a stray puppy and fed the poor hungry mongrel some of his stale cookies!”, “He helped the physics teacher recover a lost iron rod with his horseshoe magnet!”, “He managed to console a sobbing toddler by giving her the streamers”.
33. According to the article, why was Mario popular in school?
(A) He was dirty and untidy. (B) He was a boy scout
(C) He was a creative person. (D) His parents scolded him.
34. Mario gave the stale biscuits to _________.
(A) the physics teacher (B) his mother
(C) a baby (D) a dog
35. Mario even collected __________________ from a birthday party.
(A) colourful candy wrappers (B) colourful paper decorations
(C) colourful balloons (D) colourful fish
36. What was the baby doing when Mario saw her?
(A) Crying (B) Pleading
(C) Irritating (D) Eating
37. Why does the author feel Mario was like a boy scout?
(A) Mario was neat and tidy. (B) Mario had a motto.
(C) Mario’s bedroom was full of curious stuff. (D) Mario was not a school-going teenager.
38. Which word is used in the passage to mean ‘homeless’?
(A) Hoard (B) Curious
(C) Sobbing (D) Stray
39. In the passage, which word means ‘lost all the air’?
(A) Irritated (B) Pleaded
(C) Deflated (D) Refused
40. What kinds of objects did Mario collect?
(A) Only dirty and muddy things. (B) Only interesting and dirty things.
(C) Only puppies and fish. (D) Only magnets and cables.
41. Why did Mario refuse to trash old things in his room?
(A) He liked to be untidy. (B) He didn’t want to obey his mother.
(C) These things might be useful later. (D) These things made him popular.
SECTION-III : SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
CHOOSE THE CORRECT BEGINNING FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES FROM THE FOUR OPTIONS GIVEN BELOW. CAREFUL: THERE IS ONE EXTRA OPTION.
42. ______________________ I didn’t win even after such a good performance. 43. ______________________ I didn’t know that your granddad passed away.
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44. ______________________ I just won a scholarship to study abroad.
(A) How terrible! (B) Terrific News! (C) How disappointing! (D) I’m so sorry!
MATCH THE SENTENCES FROM THE COLUMNS BELOW TO MAKE FOUR DIFFERENT CONVERSATIONS.
45. Is this the right road to the Princeton Zoo? (A) I’m afraid he’s not too well.
46. May I take your puppy for a walk? (B) Let me check if he’s around.
47. Can I add something here? (C) I’m afraid I don’t know.
48. I’d like to speak to the HR Manager. (D) I’m not sure we have the time now.
49. Ravinder is just finishing an email to his customer. How should he close the email?
(A) Cheerio! (B) Yours truly
(C) Best regards (D) Bye dude
50. Your friend who lives abroad is visiting next month. You are writing him a letter. How will you end the letter?
(A) I look forward to meeting you. (B) Can’t wait to see you.
(C) Anxiously anticipating your arrival. (D) I kindly request you to come soon.
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rd
Class 8
2 3rd IEO - SET B
SECTION-I : WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE
CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO FILL THE GAP IN EACH SENTENCE. 1. The destruction ______________ by hurricane Katrina was huge.
(A) wrought (B) sought
(C) wrung (D) spooked
2. He survived the ______________ only with his family’s support.
(A) miracle (B) example
(C) ordeal (D) jumble
3. The windows of the old house were covered with ______________.
(A) grim (B) grit
(C) ground (D) grime
4. The heat was unbearable, and he ______________ longingly at the ice cream.
(A) peeked (B) gazed
(C) glanced (D) sulked
5. Nobody backed him ______________ on his decision to sell his house.
(A) about (B) up
(C) off (D) down
6. It was so humid in the church that an old lady passed ______________.
(A) out (B) up
(C) on (D) down
7. Have you ______________ long to meet him?
(A) waited for (B) been waiting
(C) waiting (D) been wait for a
8. I suggest ______________ gloves when you work with concentrated acids.
(A) to wear (B) you must wear
(C) wearing (D) wear
9. If he ______________, he would’ve got into a good college.
(A) had studied harder (B) had studied less
(C) had been so lazy (D) has studied better
10. We’ll ______________ shelve this project ______________ the new one.
(A) actively, for favouring (B) for sure, to favour
(C) probably, in favour of (D) may, for favouring
11. Lance Armstrong fought ______________ against cancer, and won.
(A) wistfully (B) viciously
12. Australia won the tournament ______________ down.
(A) hands (B) wings
(C) thumbs (D) feet
13. The students were _________ when they heard that their school was forced to shut down.
(A) up in arms (B) down in arms
(C) upside down (D) downgraded
14. It will take ______________ 12 hours to fly to New York.
(A) as long as (B) as much as
(C) no sooner than (D) no longer than
15. Would you like ______________ tea?
(A) some (B) few
(C) many (D) a cup
16. I was dropped from the soccer team for ______________.
(A) any silly reason (B) much riff-raff
(C) no fault or frills (D) no rhyme or reason
17. Waka Waka, ______________ by Shakira, was the theme song for the FIFA.
(A) sang (B) has sung
(C) sung (D) has been sung
18. He’s an exact ______________ of his twin.
(A) identical (B) look-a-like
(C) mirror (D) carbon copy
COMPLETE THE GAPS IN THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH FROM THE WORDS BELOW.
He walked all the way to ____ (19) ____ town running ____ (20) ____ last few kilometers. ____ (21) ____ unusual sight met his eyes and ____ (22) ____ tear rolled slowly down his cheeks.
(A) a (B) an
(C) the (D) no article
PICK THE ODD WORD OUT FROM THESE GROUPS OF WORDS. 23. ___________
(A) withdraw (B) recede
(C) advance (D) shrink
24. ___________
(A) rejoice (B) grieve
(C) exult (D) delight
25. ___________
(A) employ (B) hold
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CHANGE THE SENTENCES INTO A PASSIVE FORM. 26. She teaches French literature.
(A) French literature is taught by her. (B) She used to teach French literature.
(C) French literature is being taught by her. (D) She taught French literature.
27. The doctor attended to me at once.
(A) The doctor was attending to me carefully. (B) I was attended to at once by the doctor.
(C) I was being carefully attended to by the doctor. (D) The doctor at once attended to me.
CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE THE GAPS IN THE SENTENCES. 28. John was shaking ______________ head and talking to ______________.
(A) his, himself (B) him, himself
(C) his, by himself (D) himself, him
29. This was the ______________ he could do for his good friend.
(A) lesser (B) more
(C) least (D) much more
30. Which spelling is correct?
(A) Inevitable (B) Ineventable
(C) Inventable (D) Inivitable
SECTION-II : READING
READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
There he goes again. “You don’t read enough. Your generation has forgotten the art of reading. You are the remote and joy stick crowd. How will your knowledge improve?” And on and on… Yeah, you guessed it right. My dad’s at it again–exhorting me to read books. But I do; only I read e-books. He doesn’t quite get it that they are way better than the old-fashioned paper backs.
Why are e-books better? For one thing, they save space. You don’t need that antiquated revolving book case occupying half your house. For another they are environment-friendly. You are not going to be destroying forests, because e-books don’t use any paper at all. But the best reason to use an e-book is because it comes with tips and tools that printed books do not. What do you do when you don’t understand a word in a paper book? Reach for a dictionary, right? But with an e-book, it’s just right-click and click on meaning. Ha-ha, easy, isn’t it? So reading behemoths like War and Peace or Anna Karenina is actually a breeze.
So, what exactly is an e-book? An e-book is a book published in digital form consisting of text, pictures or both and readable on computers or other electronic devices. It occupies some memory if copied on a memory stick, so that little pen device in your pocket can carry a minimum of a score of books.
31. E-books can be read only on a computer. According to the article, this sentence is ________.
(A) true (B) false
(C) not mentioned (D) partly true
32. The author thinks book shelves ______________.
(1) are old-fashioned (2) occupy a lot of space (3) look ugly
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3
(C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3
33. According to the author, books like War and Peace and Anna Karenina are _______.
(A) tiny and cute (B) small and peaceful
(C) huge and unwieldy (D) big and dangerous
34. After reading the article, which of these do you think is true?
(A) This is not the first time the author’s father is pushing him to read. (B) The author has read many huge books before.
(C) The author carries many memory sticks with him. (D) The author likes modern book cases.
35. What do you think the author’s father thinks of the younger generation?
(A) He’s happy that they use the joy stick.
(B) He thinks they are addicted to TV and computer games. (C) He doesn’t like it that they read e-books.
(D) He would love to teach them a lesson.
36. Why does the author think e-books are good for our environment?
(A) They are easier to read so we save time.
(B) They keep us away from the remote and joy stick. (C) They do not result in cutting trees.
(D) They encourage using dictionaries.
37. E-book makes reading easier because ______________.
(A) we can read very quickly
(B) it is not as heavy as paper books
(C) you can read many more than paper books (D) they have helpful tools inbuilt
38. In a pen device you can store ______________.
(A) thousands of e-books (B) one e-book
(C) twenty e-books at least (D) no e-books at all
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READ THE POEM AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Follow the winding stream
Follow its curvy course Oh, look at the jumping bream But don’t fry them on the shores.
When the sun dips low Low down on the horizon The flowers and birds take a bow
But the stars are not yet risen. As the heavens turn inky And the farm turns just very laggard
The lads turn in on kips creaky The world turns languid. 39. The author is ____________________.
(A) in the country (B) in a bustling city
(C) in a noisy marketplace (D) on a boat
40. What time of day is it?
(A) Dawn (B) Noon
(C) Dusk (D) Midnight
41. What do you think a bream is?
(A) A fish (B) A bird
(C) Fruit (D) Mussel
42. Which best describes the countryside as told in the poem?
(A) It’s full of birds and flowers. (B) The sky is full of stars.
(C) There is a gurgling river in full flow. (D) Everything is quiet and sleepy.
43. In the poem what does creaky mean?
(A) The noise from the stream (B) The sound of sleepy birds
(C) The noise of the children’s cots (D) The sound of insects
44. Everybody on the farm is _____________ at the end of the poem.
(A) tired (B) sleepy
SECTION-III : SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
COMPLETE THE GAPS IN THE LETTER WITH THE BEST RESPONSE FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN. Hi Jen,
______ (45) ______ my latest plan now that I’m bored with my job as a waitress. I’m going to write a book about my experiences in getting a good job. ______ (46) ______
______ (47) ______. One of my friends is coming to Newcastle next week. ______ (48) _____ if you could show her around a bit?
I’ll catch up with you later, Amy
45. ____________
(A) I’m writing to inform you (B) Just to let you know of
(C) This is to let the reader know of (D) Are ya listening? I gotta tell you
46. ____________
(A) Isn’t that a great idea?
(B) Please let me know what you think of my suggestion. (C) I look forward to hearing your views regarding this. (D) What say?
47. ____________
(A) I’d like to request you to do something for me (B) Would you mind doing me a favour
(C) You’ve gotta help me (D) ‘I’ve got a favour to ask you’
48. ____________
(A) Do you have the time (B) I was wondering
(C) If it’s not too much trouble (D) Could you be able to
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COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN FRIENDS FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN. Fred : Hi, ______ (49) ______. Where have you been hiding?
Anna : I’ve just been ______ (50) ______ – just working my back off.
(A) fooling around (B) snowed under (C) long time no see (D) working
Year 2013
4
th
SET A
Class 8
4th IEO - Set A
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FOR QUESTIONS 1 AND 2, CHOOSE THE CORRECT SPELLING.
1. Several Indian ______ have made it to the Forbes List 2013.
A. enterprenears B. entreperneurs C. entrepreneurs D. enterpreneurs
2. Turbo-charged engines can _______ much faster than ordinary ones.
A. accelerate B. acellerate C. acelerate
D. accelerrate
FOR QUESTIONS 3 AND 4, CHOOSE THE WORD WITH THE SAME OR SIMILAR MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORDS. 3. Completing even one miniature painting
requires many days of arduous effort. A. Artistic
B. Painful C. Laborious D. Rapid
4. It is important to learn the art of providing succinct answers in interviews.
A. Unusual B. Fleshy C. Crisp D. Narrow
FOR QUESTIONS 5 AND 6, CHOOSE THE WORD WITH THE OPPOSITE MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORDS.
5. His dispassionate manner is an asset in tense situations.
A. Transparent B. Threatening C. Excited D. Reliable
6. The parliament session has been called to discuss many highly contentious issues. A. Tentative
B. Pleasant
C. Uncontroversial D. Popular
FOR QUESTIONS 7 TO 14, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.
7. A period of one thousand years is ______. A. millennia
B. millennium C. millenniums D. millennias
8. On the very first show, the play brought ____ down.
A. the house B. the roof C. the ceiling D. the applause
9. Since there was no public transport that late, out of sheer _____, we decided to walk all the way back.
A. desperate B. desperately C. desperation D. despair WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE
10. He is the ____ heir to all the property. A. rightful
B. righteous C. right D. best
11. Due to her recent slip-up, she has fallen out of _____ with her employers.
A. sorts B. favour C. time D. play
12. It was plain from the outset that she knew ______ .
A. some of what B. what is that C. a thing or two D. her things
13. The Finance Minister gave the _____ on the economic situation.
A. lows B. form
C. low and down D. low-down
14. The Principal made it clear that he would not accept any _____ excuses.
A. stiff B. wrong C. light D. lame
FOR QUESTIONS 15 TO 20, CHOOSE THE INCORRECT PART OF THE SENTENCES.
A. Having entered the room, B. it looked to him
C. as if someone D. had just left.
Example
15.
A. Considering the case B. on it’s merits,
C. I am inclined
D. to dismiss it right away. 16.
A. She has been B. an active member C. of the all womens club D. for two years.
17. A. It is difficult B. to interpret justly C. the religion D. of other people. 18. A. It is often said B. and nor in vain C. that fortune favours D. the brave.
19.
A. I am currently B. living in a town, C. which is not the best D. I have lived.
20.
A. Many strongly feel B. that we are not to be free C. until we are fit
4th IEO - Set A
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READING FOR QUESTIONS 21 TO 23, READ THE NOTICE
BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. The Shiksha School
15th Jan 20XX
Inter-House Athletics Championship Venue: School Stadium
Date: 2-4th Feb 20XX Time: 9 am - 2 pm
A team of twelve students will participate from each House in each of the following age-groups, separately for boys and
girls:-Under 13 Under 15 Open
Preliminary rounds will be completed under House arrangements by 31st Jan 20XX, and lists of teams submitted to the Coordinator by 11 am on 01st Feb 20XX. Delayed submission will not be accepted.
Provision of individual kit and equipment will be the responsibility of the Housemaster.
The school medical attendant will be present in the school ground and stadium during the preliminary rounds and the final championship.
Prizes will be awarded to the first three students in each event, and the House attaining the maximum points will be awarded the overall Championship. A coordination conference will be held in the Principal’s office at 10 am on 20th Jan 20XX. All Housemasters and Team Captains will attend.
Good luck!
21. Kiran needs a pair of spikes to participate in the 100 metre race. She should contact the _______.
A. Principal B. Team Captain C. Housemaster D. Coordinator
22. The school medical attendant is _______. A. not required in the championship
B. required to be present only in one location
C. required to be present in two locations D. required in more than two locations 23. A total of twelve students will participate
_______.
A. separately from each House
B. from each House, separately for boys and girls
C. from each House, separately for each age group
D. none of these
FOR QUESTIONS 24 TO 30, READ THE PASSAGE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
Most major cities in developing countries are under enormous pressure to expand and grow. There are several reasons for this trend. First, having a house of one’s own has become a top priority with the salaried class. Second, with an increase in disposable income, people are willing to buy properties not only for living but for investment as well. Third, there has been a significant growth in young professionals buying houses of their own, adding to the demand. This in turn has spurred developers to keep coming up with newer and more attractive projects all year round.
However, while buying and selling gathers momentum, there are several emerging problems that need attention. Planning should have been a top priority, but this is seldom the case. Private developers buy whatever land they can manage outside city limits to build high rise flats.
What results is a haphazard pattern of growth around cities, completely out of sync with the city itself. The lack of provisions for waste management is another concern, and this is often the cause of epidemics brought on by lack of sanitation. There is also a tendency to overbuild on a plot of land, possibly, to maximize profit, but this is sadly at the cost of aesthetics and ‘green areas’, so necessary for healthy living. Isn’t this the reason why serious town planners refer to vacant swathes of green belts as a city’s ‘lungs’?
24. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. There is an increase in disposable income.
B. Number of young professionals buying houses has grown.
C. People like to buy property only for living.
D. Developers are offering new projects. 25. ‘Disposable income’ refers to income that
can be _______. A. given away
B. spared from immediate expenditure
C. saved for future use D. donated
26. Which of the following is not a problem? A. Unplanned growth of cities
B. Lack of waste management C. Unhealthy environment D. Surplus housing
27. What does ‘out of sync’ mean in the text? A. Not related
B. Out of reach C. Out of control D. Growing too fast
28. The primary aim of developers seems to be to _______.
A. earn maximum profit B. provide housing C. expand cities D. design buildings
29. It may be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. developers have little knowledge of town planning
B. the government is not interested in development outside city limits
C. town planners are not developers D. green belts are necessary within cities 30. Provide a suitable title to the text.
A. Housing for all
B. Planned expansion of cities C. Green cities
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FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 36, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.
31. To ask for more details about a point in a discussion, you
say-A. Tell me more… B. Anything more to say…
C. Could you provide some more details, please.
D. Why do you say that… 32. To support a point, you
say-A. I was saying… B. Do you understand… C. You will understand if… D. Let me illustrate…
33. When asking for advice, you say-A. Tell me what to do…
B. What would you suggest… C. You must tell me what… D. Have you anything to say… 34. When giving advice, you
say-A. If I were you, I would… B. Just do it like…
C. There are many ways to do… D. Do what you like…
35. What do you think of the new car? A. Well, I’ve seen many better cars. B. It could be better.
C. It’s not good enough.
D. I’m afraid I haven’t got a very high opinion of it.
36. We are told the speaker is in hot ____ over his careless remarks about politicians. A. bind
B. trouble C. water D. time
FOR QUESTIONS 37 TO 45, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANKS.
Experts are of the view that, ___37___ addressing mismanagement ___38___ and the ___39___ deployment of resources, a lot more needs to be done for ___40___ motherhood in the country. Literacy seems to be the primary ___41___. Educated mothers are better ___42___ not ___43___ for pre- and post-natal care but also for ___44___ healthier children, less ___45___ to disease, with higher intelligence, and a more positive attitude to life. 37. A. apart B. besides C. instead D. when 38. A. targets B. issues C. tasks D. factors 39. A. improper B. impossible C. immaculate D. imaginary 40. A. heartfelt B. hardy C. healthier D. household SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
41. A. target B. issue C. concern D. contention 42. A. enjoined B. put C. equipped D. primed 43. A. even B. enough ACHIEVERS SECTION C. only D. least 44. A. rearing B. upbringing C. raising D. bringing 45. A. primed B. possible C. placed D. prone
FOR QUESTIONS 46 TO 48, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.
46. An event that happens once in two years. A. Biannual
B. By-annual C. Biennial D. Two-annual
47. I saw him _____ the tree with a chainsaw. A. saw
B. sawed C. said D. sawn
48. Both husband and wife bring ____ ` 50,000 a month.
A. in B. over C. about D. up
FOR QUESTIONS 49 AND 50, CHOOSE THE CORRECT STRESS PATTERN FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS.
We may clearly see that democracy has been a great boon to mankind. A. DEmocracy
B. deMOcracy C. demoCRAcy D. democraCY
Example
49. Many have attributed his success to hard work, but we also know of his great talents:
A. atTRIButed B. ATtributed C. attriBUTed D. attribuTED
50. The negotiations went on for a few days, but the deal was never consummated.
A. CONsummated B. conSUMmated C. consumMATed D. consummaTED
Year 2013
4
th
SET B
Class 8
FOR QUESTIONS 1 AND 2, CHOOSE THE CORRECT SPELLING.
1. The city string band has the most impressive _____ in town.
A. repertiore B. repartoire C. repairtoire D. repertoire
2. Some optimistic economists are still quite ______ about our growth.
A. sanguene B. sangunie C. sanguine
D. senguine
CHOOSE THE SIMILAR MEANING FOR THE UNDERLINED WORD.
3. The politician repudiated all claims that he was leaving the party.
A. Renounced B. Demurred C. Disavowed D. Refused
FOR QUESTIONS 4 AND 5, CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE MEANING FOR THE UNDERLINED WORD.
4. He seems to enjoy wearing unorthodox colour combinations.
A. soothing B. regular C. repetitive D. restful
5. The torrid weather conditions seem aptly suited to the cultivation of certain fruit. A. balmy
B. cool C. moist D. hot
FOR QUESTIONS 6 TO 13, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION. 6. A skilful storyteller -A. Bard B. Bohemian C. Thespian D. Raconteur
7. John is a great organiser. He was _____, making all the party arrangements.
A. elemental B. elementary C. in his element D. in element
8. He scored the winning goal ____ the nick of time.
A. over B. at C. in D. on
9. Their recent victory overseas is part of their winning _____ .
A. toss B. piece C. streak D. stroke
10. Retrenchment seems to be the _____ of the day in the recession.
A. offer B. edict C. order D. rule
11. The committee backed the reforms to _____.
A. the dagger B. the hilt C. a sword D. a hilt WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE
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4th IEO - Set B
12. I played with the same guitar _____ you did.
A. by which B. of which C. that D. which
13. At a/an _____ they may be forced to fall back on that derelict shack for shelter. A. emergency
B. pinch C. cinch D. hunch
FOR QUESTIONS 14 TO 19, CHOOSE THE INCORRECT PART OF THE SENTENCE.
A. Having entered the room B. it looked to him
C. as if someone D. had just left
Example
14.
A. The audition committee B. agreed that the role C. suited him D. to the tee. 15. A. As a true soldier B. he responded C. to dutys call
D. even after retirement. 16.
A. She oftenly spoke B. of her childhood C. with nostalgia
D. even after so many years. 17.
A. With our limitations of funding, B. the little progress
C. in brain research D. is surprised. 18.
A. The newly formed party B. has taken up the fight C. for a transparency D. in governance. 19. A. Nowadays, B. extreme sport
C. seems to have become D. all rage.
READING FOR QUESTIONS 20 TO 22, READ THE NOTICE
BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
The Lotus School 15th Jan., 20XX
Interhouse English Declamation Contest Venue : School Auditorium
Date : 2nd Feb., 20XX (Juniors)
3rd Feb., 20XX (Seniors)
Time : 12 pm
A team of four students will participate from each house in each of the following categories, separately for boys and girls:
Junior : Class 6-9 Senior : Class 10-12
Preliminary rounds will be completed under the arrangements of the english department by 25th Jan., 20XX, and lists
of teams submitted to the Coordinator by 11 am on 27th Jan., 20XX. Delayed
submission will not be accepted.
The coordinator will be responsible to invite a panel of three judges from local schools, with the approval of the principal. The marking scheme will be as follows: subject matter – 30%; language – 40%; delivery – 30%.
