Government of Karnataka

10th STANDARD
PRASANTH KUMAR ROYAL'S, M.A, B.Ed, D.Ed

SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH

2020-21
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Sri. T. Narayana Gowda

Joint Director
Mid-day meals Office of the Commissioner, Department of
Public Instruction, Bengaluru and Nodal officer of
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Chitradurga District.

Sri. H. Manjunath,
Principal and Ex officio Joint Director
Government College of Teachers’ Education,
Chitradurga

Sri. K. Ravishankara Reddy

DDPI (Administration)
DDPI’s office, Department of Public Instruction.
Chitradurga

Sri. S. K. B. Prasad,
DDPI (Development), Principal
District Institute for Education and Training,
Chitradurga

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Sri. C. Vijayakumar, EO, DDPI’s Office, Chitradurga.

Sri. D. Narasimhappa, EO, DDPI’s Office, Chitradurga.

Sri. Syed Mohsin, DYPC, Samagra Sikshna Karnataka, DDPI’s Office,

Chitradurga.
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Sri. Nagaraj. C, DYPC, Samagra Sikshna Karnataka, DDPI’s

Office, Chitradurga.

1. Sri. Suresh.K.S, BEO, Challakere Block.

2. Sri. Siddaappa.B, BEO, Chitradurga Block.

3. Sri. Nagabhushan.S , BEO, Hiriyur Block.

4. Sri. Thippeswamy.C.M, BEO, Holalkere Block.

5. Sri.Jayappa.L, BEO, Hosadurga Block.

6. Sri.Yuvaraj Naik, BEO, Molakalmuru Block.

Sri. Chandranna. H. T, Subject Inspector for English,

DDPI’s Office, Chitradurga

( PH NO:- 9945713933 )

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ENGLISH TEACHERS DISTRICT CLUB:

Sri Gurumurthy T.S. Sri Rajappa.S.
President Honorary President
S S M G R H S, Govt Urdu High School,
AlagavadiChitradurga D Chitradurga town
CHITRADURGA TALUK CLUB: HOSADURGA TALUK CLUB:
Sri S.Gurumurthy, Sri P.Srinivasa,
President President
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English Language Teacher English Language Teacher

G H S Lakshmisagara G H S Devapura
chitradurga TQ Hosadurga TQ
MOLAKALMUR TALUK CLUB: CHALLAKERE TALUK CLUB:
Sri ShakeelAhamed, M R Sri Eshwarappa R.
President President
English Language Teacher English Language Teacher
G H S Nagasamudra Sri Katamlingeshwara H S
Monakalmur TQ Katappanahatti, Challakere
Town
HOLALKERE TALUK CLUB: HIRIYUR TALUK CLUB:
Sri Somashekhara H.M, Sri B.J. Raghavendrachari,
President President
English Language Teacher English Language Teacher
PU College ,H S section, GHS
Malladihalli, Gannayakanahalli
Holalkere Block Hiriyur TQ

RESOURCE TEAM SUPPORTED

1. Sri. Jagannatha K, 2. Sri. Ekanatha C L ,
English Language Teacher, English Language Teacher,
GPU College, High School Section, GPU College, H S Section,
Javagondanahalli, Hiriyur Block. Turuvanuru, Chitradurga
PH NO:- 9980173044 Block.
PH NO:- 9741709469
3. Sri. Santosh T,
English Language Teacher,
GJC Chikkagondanahalli,
Chitradurga Block.
PH NO:- 9916332740

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Sl. Mobile
Name School address
no number
1 Shobha.B.O MVR GHS,M.G.Dibba, Hosadurga Taluk 9980708083
2 Ramesh .T. SVS High School,Aimanagala,Hiriyur Taluk 9964229680
3 Dileepkumar. L .B. Sri.SV High school, Bommasamudra 9844212107
4 Shivamurthy.S. SPSR High school,Rampura 9480110568
5 Jagadheesha G.P. SPSR High school,Rampura 9481414305
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6 Asma Firdose KPS Kashipura,Holalkere Tq 7338051579

7 Ravikumar GHS Tammenahally,Molakalmuru Tq 9008240366
8 Raghavendrachari.B.J GHS Gannanayakanahalli,Hiriyur Tq 9972604606
9 Jagannatha.K GPU J.G.Halli, Hiriyur Tq 9980173044
10 Maruthi.H. BAHS, Rangenahalli, Hiriyur Tq 8197397098
11 Shobha.B.T. GHS, Doddatekalavatti,Hosadurga Tq 9743535111
12 Parameshwarappa.T. GHS N.Devarahalli, Challkere Tq 9008560962
13 Chandrika Surendranath GAHS,Taralabalu NagarChitradurga 8147915625
14 Vimala.D.T. Vasavi High School, Chitradurga 9449962582
15 Mahesh.H.K GHS GR Halli,Chitradurga Tq 9481263379
16 Ranjitha.A. Honnambika High school,Belaguru 7899570249
17 Padmavathi.D. GHS D.S.Halli,Chitradurga Tq 6361912203
18 Menaka.E. Don Bosco School, Chitradurga 9663879062
19 Santhosh.T. GPU, Chikkagondanahalli,Chitradurga Tq 9916332740
20 Nagarathna.N.M. KPS, Maradihalli,Hiriyur Tq 9449839444
21 Surendra Naik.T. GPU, Molakalmuru,Molakalmuru Tq 9164456698
22 Jyothi.N. GHS, Nalagethanahatty,Challakere Tq 9481722224
23 Hareeshkumar.R GHS, Agasanakallu,Chitradurga 7483478768
24 Hemavathi.K.B KPS, B.G.Kere,Molakalmuru Tq 9443030763
25 Shobha Rani. T.R. GJC,Havinahatti,Holalkere Tq 7899599144
26 Chandrashekar.S. GJC, High School,Hosadurga tq 9482762267
27 Shanmukha.S.O Siddarameshwara HS,Chikkajajur 9483773518
28 Chandrashekhar.M.G. MM GHS, Holalkere,Holalkere Tq 9480266159
29 Ekanatha.C.L. GPU Turuvanuru,Chitradurga Tq 9741709469
30 Rajashekhar.Y. Morarji Desai RHS, Bommanakatte Hlk Tq 9480970764
31 Brundha.B.S. Gireesh Girls HS, Hiriyur Tq 9945282541
32 Kavitha.T. SBHS, Chitrahalli 9964437033
33 Rajeshwari.K.B. GHS Thippareddihalli,Challakere Tq 7975148140
34 Sujatha.C.N. HTT Girls High School,Challakere. 9731710789

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Sri. T Narayana Gowda. Sri. H Manjunath. Sri. K Ravishankara Reddy. Sri.S.K.B. Prasad
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S.S.L.C examination 2020-21 will be held in a multiple choice

model due to present changed scenario. There are 40 marks multiple
choice questions in each subject. The students were prepared for
previous model paper announced by the KSEEB. But now we need to
prepare them for multiple choice questions model. On this basis Our
Chitradurga district resource teachers have prepared multiple choice
questions for all prescribed syllabus in the Second Language English
subject. For the betterment of learning process key answers are
also given for the same.

This manual is helpful in alleviating exam fears and

facilitates learning. I hope that 10th standard Students and teachers
of our district will make good use of it. I also congratulate the
officers of our department and the team of resource teachers.

SRI. T. NARAYANA GOWDA SRI. H. MANJUNATH, SRI. K. RAVISHANKAR REDDY SRI. S. K. B. PRASAD,
Joint Director Principal and Ex officio DDPI (Administration) DDPI (Development),
Mid-day meals Office of the Joint Director
DDPI’s office, Department of Principal
Commissioner, Government College of
Department of Public Teachers’ Education, Public Instruction. District Institute for
Instruction, Bengaluru. Chitradurga Chitradurga Education and
And Nodal officer of
Training,
Chitradurga District
Chitradurga

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GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND COMPREHENSION

SL No TOPIC NAME PAGE NO
1 INFINITIVES 8
2 VERB FORM 9
3 PREPOSITIONS 11
4 ARTICLES 13
5 DIRECT & INDIRECT SPEECH 15
6 LANGUAGE FUNCTION 18
7 FRAMING QUESTION 21
8 LINKING WORDS 23
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9 COLLOCATIONS 25
10 OPPOSITES (PREFIXES) 26
11 SYLLABIFICATION 28
12 SUFFIXES 29
13 PREFIXES 30
14 PARTS OF SPEECH 31
15 HOMOPHONES 32
16 CORRECT FORM OF WORD 34
17 MCQ’S ON LETTER WRITING 35
18 PHRASAL VERB 36
19 DEGREES OF COMPARISION 37
20 PASSIVE FORM 40
21 IF CLAUSE 42
22 QUESTION TAG 44
23 ONE WORD 47
CONTENT
1 A HERO 49
2 GRANDMA CLIMBS A TREE 51
3 THERE’S A GIRL BY THE TRACKS 53
4 QUALITY OF MERCY 57
5 GENTLEMAN OF RIO EN MEDIO 58
6 DR B R AMBEDKAR 61
7 THE SONG OF INDIA 65
8 THE CONCERT 67
9 JAZZ POEM TWO 70
10 COLOURS OF SILENCE 73
11 THE BLIND BOY 75
12 NARAYANPUR INCIDENT 78
13 A GREAT MARTYR EVER CHERISHED 80
14 Board Question paper set-1 82

TECHNICAL TEAM
1. Sri Shivakeerthi K M 2. Sri Rudre gowda D
English Language Teacher English Language Teacher
HTT Govt Girls’ HS Challakere. SGB HS Belagur, Hosadurga.
PH NO:-9880726787 PH NO:- 9535210588

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GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION AND COMPREHENSION

INFINITIVES

Identify the infinity in the following sentence

1. I went to Mysore to see my uncle. 2. Salim has become a doctor to serve

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a) go sick people.
b) went a) become
c) to Mysore b) to serve
d) to see c) has
d) Sick

3. Inform me one day early to adjust 3. I love to join you to your native
my schedule. place.
a) me a) love
b) to adjust b) to join
c) early c) to your
d) Inform d) native

Fill in the blank with correct form of infinitive verb

to complete the sentence.
1. We had better. attend today's 4. I slowly began to understand.
important meeting. what she meant.
a) attending a) to understand
b) attend b) understanding
c) attends c) understand
d) to attend d) understands

3. You must remember…him from the 4. We regret ….. that we are unable to
station tomorrow. help you.
a) fetch a) to say
b) fetching b) saying
c) to fetch c) say
d) fetches d) said

5. He will be prepared …….. his idea to 6. He was satisfied …….it across.

the manager. a) to get
a) Proposed b) got
b) Propose c) getting
c) Proposes d) gets
d) to propose

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7. He was afraid …….the exam. 8. She was reluctant …….the truth.

a) attempted a) to say
b) attempt b) said
c) to attempt c) saying
d) attempts d) says

9. He was unfit …….the job. 10. It is important ……...their

a) to do teachers.
b) does a) to respect
c) did b) respected
d) doing c) respecting
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d) respects

11. I would sleep sooner than 12. Radha had better …...now.
…….games whole night. a) slept
a) Play b) sleep
b) Played c) sleeping
c) to play d) to sleep
d) Playing.

13. It is hard ……..him. 14. Will it be possible …… the place

a) Understand on time?
b) to understand a) reach
c) understanding b) reached
d) understands c) reaching
d) to reach

15. It's essential ……..foreign language like English.

a) to learn
b) learns
c) learning
d) learnt

VERB FORM
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets.
Choose from the options given below:
1. Sanjana_____(clean) the car everyday.
a) cleaning b) cleaned c) cleans d) is cleaning
2. They have_____(draw) a beautiful picture.
a) draw b) drawn c) drew d) drawing
3. My friend______(inspire) me to become an artist.
a) will have inspired b) inspire c) inspired d) inspiring

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4. Our PM Narendra Modi________(be+go) to New York next Sunday to attend a

conference.
a) is going b) was going c) has gone d) will go
5. The weather____(be) pleasant today. I___(will) like to take a stroll.
a) was, will b) is, will be c) is, would d) are, am
6. The terrified people____(flee) to the mountains.
a) flee b) fled c) fleeing d) flew
7. Either you or he_____ done it.
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a) has b) have c) is d) are

8. This news_____(be) fake.
a) are b) were c) is d) am
9. More than 20 students_____ given the answers.
a) has b) have c) has been d) having
10. One of the boys____ punished.
a) were b) will c) are d) was
11. The next day as Smita and her father____(be+leave) for the Concert, her
brother_____(smile) and said, ‘Enjoy yourself ‘.
a) is leaving, smiles b) was leaving, smile c) were leaving, smiled
d) are leaving, smiled
12. Satish had____ (discover) another past time which he could indulge in,_____
(sit) on his bed.
a) discovers, sitting b) discovered, sat c) discovered, sitting
d) discover, sits
13. The thief_____(be+arrest) by the police. He___(steal) a golden necklace. Now
he___(be) in jail.
a) is arrested, stolen, was b) was arresting, stole, is
c) was arrested, stole, is d) is arresting, steal, is
14. I____(be) looking for a good job. Hope someone_____(help) me.
a) was, helped b) is, helps c) am, helps d) am, help
15. Some of the boys____(be+play) football today. They____(be) in high spirits.
a) are playing, have b) was played, were c) are playing, are
d) were playing, were
16. Vishwas _______ (be+study) in 9th standard last year. Now he___(be) in 10th
standard.

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a) is studying, is b) was studying, is c) was studied, was

d) will study, will.
17. The cow____(give) milk. Milk___(be) good for health.
a) gave, was b) given, is c) gives, is d) will give, will
18. Many people in Europe_____(think) that they_____(be) civilized.
a) thought, were b) think, are c) thinks, is d) thought, have
19. My friend____(meet) me yesterday. She____(tell) me an interesting story.
a) meet, tell b) has met, told c) meets, tells d) met, told
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20. If two men_____(fight) in the street, the policeman_____(separate) them and

everybody____(think) how silly they are.
a) fight, separates, thinks b) fought, separated, thought
c) fights, separated, think d) fighting, separating, thinking.
KEY ANSWERS
1.c) 2.b) 3.c) 4.a) 5.c) 6.b) 7.a)
8.c) 9.b) 10.d) 11.c) 12.c) 13.c) 14.c)
15.c) 16.b) 17.c) 18.b) 19.d) 20.a)
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PREPOSITIONS
Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate prepositions from the
options given below:
1. I lived___ Bangalore for 10 years.
a) at b) in c) by d) for
2. They have built a bridge _____ the river
a) over b) above c) across d) on
3. We were ___the cinema when you called me.
a) into b) in c) inside d) at
4. Ambedkar had an insatiable thirst___ books.
a) for b) in c) by d) to
5. Anant was awake, breathing the oxygen____ the cylinder.
a) of b) in c) from d) inside
6. Rani thought___ going____ market in the evening.
a) in, for b) of, to c) in, for d) about, to

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7. There was thunderous applause ____ the vast audience and it lasted____ two
minutes.
a) by, in b) of, within c) with, on d) from, for
8. Swamiji felt nervous_____ the sight___ a huge audience.
a) with, of b) at, of c) by, to d) in, by
9. The birds are flying___ the hills.
a) over b) above c) up d) in
10. We go to school___ 10 o’ clock.
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a) by b) on c) at d) in
11. KRS is built _____ the river Kaveri.
a) on b) across c) by d) above
12. He is an MA___ English.
a) at b) of c) with d) in
13. Write an Essay___ television.
a) on b) at c) of d) to
14. Many of his classmates went___ him___ their problems.
a) by, with b) for, of c) to, with d) of, in
15. My friend has been living in Canada____ two years.
a) till b) for c) of d) when
16. Manjula is___ vacation. She is___Madekeri now.
a) at, in b) to, at c) of, into d) on, in
17. I come____ a big family.
a) from b) by c) in d) of
18. I have two pairs of new shoes for the picnic. What_____ you?
a) of b) by c) about d) in
19. I am fond____ classical music.
a) with b) of c) in d) by
20. I am going to meet my friends___ Friday evening.
a) on b) at c) in d) about

KEY ANSWERS
1. b) 2. c) 3. d) 4. a) 5. c) 6. b) 7. d)
8. b) 9. a) 10. c) 11. b) 12. d) 13. a) 14. c)
15. b) 16. d) 17. a) 18. c) 19. b) 20. a)

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ARTICLES
1. Rekha is _______ prettiest girl in our class.
a) the b) no article c)an d)a
2. Which shirt do you like ? ________ blue one?
a) the b) one c) no article d) a
3. Mr Joshi is ________ best teacher in our school.
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
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4. There is ________ party at Roman's house tonight.

a) an b)no article c)the d) a
5. She has ________ very nice cat.
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
6. Keep ________ eye on him and make sure he doesn't still anything.
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
7. What time are we going to ________ party?
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
8. I have ________ test tomorrow morning.
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
9. Hurry up! ________ movie starts in 15 minutes.
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
10. Sarah is ________ excellent teacher!
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
11. I saw ________ small crowd had gathered in front of the park gate.
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
12. I met ________ old man from Rio EN Medio. _____ old man reminded me of
senator Catron.
a) an, an b) the, an c) a, an d) an, the
13. The peacock is ________ national bird of India
a) an b)no article c) the d) a
14. The dhobi is ________ person, who takes our dirty clothes, washes them and
spreads them out on the river bank to dry in _______ Sun.
a) a,a b) the,an c) a,the* d) an,the
15. Ramu is ________ honest merchant. He opens ______ shop at at 6 a.m.
a) a,a b) the,an c) a,the. d) an,the

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16. Gandhiji was ________ freedom fighter,who fought against ______ British and
got us freedom.
a) the,an b) a,the c) an,the d) the,a
17. While going to my school, I saw ________ .purse on the road. I opened
________ purse and found hundred rupees notes in that.
a) the,an b) a,the. c) an,the d) the,a
18. On December 10,2010, Friday, Roma Talreja arrived at ________ call centre.
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
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19. ________ day of sale he came to the office. His coat was old, green and faded.
a) an b)no article c)the d) a
20. Whenever they came to Bombay ________ family stayed with aunt Sushila. It
was not _______ big apartment but there was always room for them.
a) the, an b) a, the. c) an, the d) the, a
21. When Smitha stood at ________ window looking at _____ traffic, her eyes
filled with tears.
a) the, the b) a, the. c) an, the d) the, a.
22. Mount Everest is ________ highest peak in the world.
a) an b)more c)the d) a
23. ________ Ramayana is the holy book of Hindus.
a) an b) no article c) the d) a
24. ________ only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
a) an b)no article c) the d) a
25.Suresh had to repeat ________ question three times.
a) an b) no article c) the d) a
26. The Nile is ________ longest river in the world.
a) an b) no article c) the d) a
27. ________ Chalukya Empire was established in Badami.
a) an b)no article c) the d) a
28. Anand is ________ most handsome boy in our class.
a) an b) no article c) the d) a
29. On ________ very first day at the University of Texas, Kalpana met Jean
Harrison.
a) an b) no article c) the d) a

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30. ________ dog that bit me ran away.

a) an b) no article c) the d) a
31. I am looking for ________ job.
a) an b) no article c) the d) a
32. ________ apple a day keeps the doctor away.
a) an b) no article c) the d) a
33. There is ________ interesting legend about the saint
a) an b) no article c) the d) a
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34. Satish Gujarat has also been honoured with ________ Padma Vibhushan
a) an b) no article c) the d) a
35. The constitution is ________ fundamental document.
a) an b) no article c) the d) a

ANSWERS:
1. a) 2.a) 3. c) 4. d) 5. d) 6. a) 7. c)
8. d) 9.c) 10. a) 11. d) 12. d) 13. c) 14. c)
15. b) 16. d) 17. b) 18. c) 19. c) 20. d) 21. a)
22. c) 23. c) 24. c) 25. c) 26. c) 27. c) 28.c)
29. c) 30. c) 31. d) 32. a) 33. a) 34. c) 35. d)

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DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH

Choose the correct indirect speech of the following sentences.
1. Suma said, “I am reading books here.”
A. Suma said that she is reading books here.
B. Suma said that she has been reading books here.
C. Suma said that she was reading books there.
D. Suma said that she will be reading books there.
2. The students said, “We have completed our homework today.”
A. The students said that they have completed their homework that day.
B. The students said that they have completing their homework that day.
C. The students said that they would have completed their homework that day.
D. The students said that they had completed their homework that day.

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3. Shivu said, “The sun rises in the east.”

A. Shivu said that the sun rose in the east.
B. Shivu said that the sun rises in the east.
C. Shivu said that the sun will rise in the east.
D. Shivu said that the sun has risen in the east.
4. Kumar said, “Ashoka defeated the Kalinga”.
A. Kumar said that Ashoka had defeated the Kalinga.
B. Kumar said that Ashoka has defeated the Kalinga.
C. Kumar said that Ashoka defeated the Kalinga.
D. Kumar said that Ashoka would have defeated the Kalinga.
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5. Veena said, “I can conduct on-line classes.”

A. Veena said that she conducted on-line classes.
B. Veena said that she could have conduct on-line classes.
C. Veena said that she conduct on-line classes.
D. Veena said that she could conduct on-line classes.
6. Rashid said to me, “Why are you late?”
A. Rashid asked me why I was late.
B. Rashid asked me why he was late.
C. Rashid asked me why was I late?
D. Rashid asked me why I went late.
7. The father said to his wife, “Where is the boy?”
A. The father asked his wife where was the boy?
B. The father asked his wife where the boy was.
C. The father asked his wife where the boy is.
D. The father asked his wife where is the boy?
8. She said to me, “How do you feel now?.”
A. She asked me how I feel then.
B. She asked me how I had felt then.
C. She asked me how I felt then.
D. She asked me how had I felt then?
9. Venu said to her, “Have you read the article?”
A. Venu asked her if she read the article.
B. Venu asked her if she had read the article.
C. Venu asked her if had she read the article.
D. Venu asked her that she had read the article.
10. Arun said to Shaila, “Do you know cooking?”
A. Arun asked Shaila if she know cooking.
B. Arun asked Shaila if she had known cooking.
C. Arun asked Shaila if she knew cooking.
D. Arun asked Shaila if she had known cooking.

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11. She said to me, “Please give me a cup of coffee.”

A. She requested me to give her a cup of coffee.
B. She requested me that give her a cup of coffee.
C. She told me to give her a cup of coffee.
D. She requested me if I give her a cup of coffee.
12. Jyothi said to her students, “Work hard.”
A. Jyothi advised her students that work hard.
B. Jyothi advised her students if they work hard.
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C. Jyothi advised her students to work hard.

D. Jyothi advised her students how work hard.
13. He said, “How beautiful the Taj is!”
A. He exclaimed with wonder that the Taj was very beautiful.
B. He exclaimed with wonder that is the Taj very beautiful.
C. He exclaimed with wonderful that the Taj is very beautiful.
D. He exclaimed with wonder if the Taj is very beautiful.
14. Hema said, “Hurrah! I have won the first prize.”
A. Hema exclaimed with joy that she has won the first prize.
B. Hema exclaimed with joy that she had won the first prize.
C. Hema exclaimed with joy that she would win the first prize.
D. Hema exclaimed with joy that she would have won the first prize.
15. Sarala said, “Ah! I have cut my finger.”
A. Sarala exclaimed with pain that she cut her finger.
B. Sarala exclaimed with pain that she has cut her finger.
C. Sarala exclaimed with pain that she had cut her finger.
D. Sarala exclaimed with pain that she will cut her finger.

ANSWERS:
1. c) 2. d) 3. b) 4. a) 5. d) 6. a) 7. b)
8. c) 9. b) 10. c) 11. a) 12. c) 13. c) 14. b)
15. c)
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LANGUAGE FUNCTION
Read the given conversation and identify the correct language
function of the underlined words.
1. Manasa : May I standing in front of your home ?
Kavana : Yes of course .
a) advice b) offering help c) request d) asking permission
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2. Suchi : can you jump 3 meter ?

Geetha : no, I can’t .
a) ability b) suggestion c) order d) obligation
3. Sachin : Excuse me shall I have your note book?
Gagan : yes by all means .
a) Seeking permission b) Offering help
c) seeking information d) taking help
4. Student : May I speak to you for a moment ?
Teacher : well I’m busy now .come at six 0 clock if you are free .
a)advice b) command c) To reject d)To abuse
5. Shrusti : May I go to picnic dad? please dad
Father : well,alright but come to home by 6’ 0 clock
a) Regret b) consent c) order d) offering help
6. Shamantha :excuse me ,can you help me to write application form?
Jnapak : Go to first counter,turn left and contact clerk.
a) advice b) giving direction c) apologize d) request
7. Niharika: are you going home now?
Nidhi: yes,I ‘m suffering from fever
Niharika: oh can I call and inform your parents
a) offering help b) making request
c) giving suggestion d) seeking permission
8. Grandma: Excuse me
Boy: yes what can I do for you ?
Grandma: could you help me to cross the road ?
Boy: yes of course .
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9. Gowtham : Its cloudy we can’t play

Jagadish : it may rain today
a) Requesting b) advising
c) possibility d) commanding
10. Rajani : Mummy my teacher has asked me to practice the running .
Mother : that’s great
Rajani : will you help me to practice ?
a) request b) sugession (c )encouragement d) obey
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11. Keshav : I have planned for purchasing new car

Keerthi: oh good ,
Keshav : give some money
Keerthi : sorry ,I don’t have money
a) Possibility b) obey c) request d) apologizing
12. Mother : where are u going ?
Rakshitha : I am going to concert mom.
Mother : then go with ur brother.
Rakshitha : yes mom.
a)order b) obey c) advice d) disagree
13. Patient : good morning sir
Doctor : yes very good morning.what can I do for you ?
Patient : I have suffering chest burning sensation
Doctor : yes you will have to give up smoking .
a) advice b) order c) ability d) instruction
14. Visitor : excuse me ,can you help me in opening a savings account in your
bank ?
clerk : take this form ,fill up ,paste two photos and give it to counter .
visitor : thank you so much
a) advice b) request
c) giving direction d) giving instruction
15. Kavana : why don’t you do your homework ?
Shubha : I am suffering from fever
Kavana : I am really sorry
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16. Rakshth : Hi Harsha ,happy birthday to you .

Harsha : thank you .please come in.
a) Order b) welcome c) request d) wish
17. Student : sir ,whom shall we consult for ear pain ?
Teacher : you consult ENT specialist .
a) Asking advice b)seeking help
c)asking suggestion d) giving information
18. Raghav : madam .can I go home an hour early today ?
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Teacher : why ? what happened ?

Raghav : my sister is not well , I’ve to take her to the hospital .
Teacher : okay ,you can go .
a)offering help b)giving suggestion
c) asking permission d)asking advice
19. Madhu : I ‘m sorry I have damaged your car.
Gagan : don’t worry forget it . I hope you will pay for the damage .
Madhu : certainly ,it’s my duty .
a) making apology b) requesting
c) suggesting d) complaining
20. Smitha : my brother is very fond of music .will you play for him ?
Ravishankar: yes. of course.
a) agreeing b) disagreeing
c) requesting d) collecting information

ANSWERS:
(1) d (2) a (3) a (4) c (5) b (6) b (7) a
(8) c (9) c (10) a (11) c (12) b (13) a (14) d
(15) c (16) d (17) c (18) c (19) a (20) a.
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FRAMING QUESTION
1. Courage is everything strength and age are not important.
a. Which is the most important thing?
b. What is more important than courage?
c. Is courage important?
d. Why is courage important?
2. There’s a girl by the tracks!
a. Who is by the tracks?
b. Where is the girl fallen by?
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c. How did the girl fell by the track?

d. Why did the girl fall by the track?
3. Airoli was at least 10 km away.
a. Where was Airoli?
b. Which place was 10 km away?
c. How far was Airoli?
d. What was 10 km away.
4. There was a great deal of conversation about rain and his family.
a. What was the conversation about?
b. Who conversed about rain and his family.?
c. What was the great deal?
d. Why was there a great deal of conversation?
5. Jawaharlal Nehru chose Dr.B.R. Ambedkar to be the first law minister of
independent India.
a. Home did Jawaharlal Nehru choose to be e the first law minister of
independent India?
b. Why did Jawaharlal Nehru Doctor Ambedkar the first law minister of
independent India
c. When did Nehru Dr Ambedkar the first law minister of independent
India?
d. Who chose Dr Ambedkar to be the first law minister of independent
India?
6. Dr B .R Ambedkar had an insatiable thirst books.
a. Who who had an insatiable thirst for books?
b. What made Doctor Ambedkar read more books?
c. Why did Doctor Ambedkar have insatiable thirst for book?
d. How can we say that Dr Ambedkar was a voracious reader?
7. Smitha bit her lip in self-reproach.
a. What did Smitha do ine self-reproach?
b. Why did Smita bit her lip?
c. Who bit lip ine self-reproach?
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8. Pandit Ravi Shankar is playing tomorrow at shanmukhananda auditorium.

a. When is Pandit Ravi Shankar playing sitar?
b. Where is Pandit Ravi Shankar playing sitar?
c. What is Pandit Ravi Shankar playing?
d. Who is playing sitar?
9. Surendra gave him a strange look.
a. Who gave him a strange look?
b. How did Surendra look at him?
c. When did Surendra look at him?
d. Why did Surendra look at him?
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10. Satish had always been good at Urdu calligraphy and so sketching came
naturally to him.
a. How did Satish learn sketching?
b. What was Satish good at always?
c. Where did Satish learn sketching?
d. When did Satish learn sketching?
11. A writer is a person who cannot live without writing.
a. Who is a writer?
b. What does a writer do?
c. Who cannot live without writing?
d. What does a writer cannot help doing?
12. Dr B R Ambedkar bought books by curtailing his daily needs.
a. How did Dr Ambedkar buy the books?
b. Why did Dr Ambedkar curtail his daily needs?
c. What made Doctor Ambedkar curtail his daily needs?
d. Why did Doctor Ambedkar buy the books?
13. Baleshwar Mishra has a very different story.
a. What kind of story does Baleshwar Mishra have?
b. Who has different story?
c. Why is Baleshwar's story different?
d. Who is Baleshwar Mishra?
14. Roma was knocked senseless.
a. Who was knocked senseless?
b. What happened to Roma?
c. How did Roma fell?
d. Where was Roma fallen?
15. Swami felt cut off from humanity.
a. Who felt cut off from humanity?
b. How did Swami feel?
c. When did Swami feel cut off from humanity?
d. What made Swami feel cut off from humanity?
16. Congratulations were showered on Swami next day
a. When were congratulations showered on Swami?
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c. Who shower congratulations on Swami?

d. How are congratulations showered on Swami?
17. Neela cried loudly after spilling the milk.
a. Why did Neela cry?
b. How did Neela cry?
c. When did Nila cry?
d. What made Neela cry loudly?
18. Anita helped her friend in distress.
a. Who helped her friend in distress?
b. Why did Anita help her friend?
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c. Whom did Anita help?

d. How did Anita help her friend?
19. Isra does meditation everyday.
a. What does isra do everyday?
b. When does Isra do meditation?
c. Who does meditation everyday?
d. How does Isra do meditation?
20. Spell bounded Smitha listened to the unfolding rages.
a. How did Smita listen to the music?
b. Who listened to the unfolding ragas?
c. Why was Smitha spellbound?
d. What made Smitha listen spellbound ?

ANSWERS:
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) A (5) A (6) A (7) B
(8) B (9) B (10) A (11) C (12) A (13) B (14) B
(15) A (16) A (17) B (18) C (19) A (20) A
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LINKING WORDS
Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate linkers from the
options given below :
1. Ram_____ Raju are twin brothers. Ram is hardworking____ Raju is lazy.
a) with, so b) and, but c) and, because d) together, so
2. ______ Venkat is a rich man, he is not generous.
a) although b) because c) still d) if
3. Ramesh left early____ he was afraid of missing the plane.
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4. I went to bed too late yesterday____ I couldn’t wake up this morning.

a) because b) since c) so d) as
5. _____ you work hard, you will pass your exam.
a) if b) when c) still d) though
6. _____she hated cats, she wasn’t happy when her husband bought three cats.
a) because b) as c) though d) since
7. Her lateness was_____ a terrible traffic jam.
a) due to b) as c) because d) since
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8. They were very friendly___ I felt at home.

a) if b) so c) and d) because
9. I was very happy____ all my old friends.
a) that b) which c) when d) with
10. ____ I worked hard, I couldn’t score good marks.
a) if b) though c) as d) so
11. Whales are big____ they live in the ocean.
a) and b) so c) as d) since
12. It’s a nice gift___ I don’t like it.
a) and b) so c) but d) as
13. We could go to the playground____ to the movies.
a) and b) with c) along d) or
14. She can paint well,___ she can’t cook.
a) if b) but c) so d) when
15. It is very busy at the zoo____it is a Saturday.
a) if b) so c) even though d) as
16. John likes flying____ his wife hates it.
a) whereas b) so that c) since d) despite
17. I was____ tired___ hungry, so I went home.
a) neither, nor b) not only but also c) either or d) both and
18. ____ painting, he also has the hobby of reading books.
a) despite b) besides c) though d) with
19. My granny will tell me a story___ I fall asleep.
a) to b) still c) until d) and
20. _____ I was cleaning the room, my mom prepared Upma.
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KEY ANSWERS
1. b) 2.a) 3.d) 4.c) 5.a) 6.b) 7.a)
8. c) 9.d) 10.b) 11.a) 12.c) 13.d) 14.b)
15.c) 16.a) 17.d) 18.b) 19.c) 20.a)

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COLLOCATIONS
Four alternatives are given choose correct one
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1. The word collocates with ‘Brisk’ is

A. walk B. talk C. cook D. look
2. The word which collocates with “Post” is
A. office B. man C. Master D. box
3. The word which collocates with ‘police’ is
A. Man B. officer C. station D. Jeep
4. The word which hello kids with “book” is
A. Bank B. Room C. shelf D. worm
5. The word which collocates with ‘steel’ is
A. Chair B. cup C. glass D. plate
6. The word which collocates with” Speedy” is
A. Growth B. Relief C. Fine D. Recovery
7. The world which collocates with “rapid” is
A. growth B. sense C. language D. feature
8. The word which collocates with ‘Curly’ is
A. ear B. nose C. hair D. mouth
9. The word which collocates with `lay` is
A. emphasis B. attention C. notice D. Order
10. The word which collocates with “freedom’ is
A. Protector B. fighter C. quicker D. Worrier
11. The word which collocates with “voracious” is
A. man B. reader C. sight D. book
12. The word which collocates with long is
A. small B. hen C. run D. food
13. The word which collocates with railway is
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14. The word which collocates with charming is

A. girl B. hot C. answer D. book
15. The word which collocates with self is
A. myself B. stars C. discipline D. mother
16. The word with collocates With hand is
A. Pants B. sari C. kerchief D. stocks
17. The word which collocates with twinkling is
A. moon B. sun C. stars D. earth
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18. The word which collocates with strong is

A. water B. butter milk C. coffee D. milk
19. The word which collocates with wavy is
A. hair B. face C. nose D. hand
20. The word which collocates with photo is
A. table B. lady C. studio D. man
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OPPOSITE (PREFIXES)
Four alternatives are given choose correct prefix of the
underlined word
1. It is ‘possible’ to Ramu. It is __ possible to Ramana
A. In B. im C. un D. mis
2. Concrete things are visible but abstract things are ___ visible
A. Un B. Im C. ir D. in
3. Add appropriate prefix to ‘literate’
A. ig B. Un C. il D. im
4. The common man is very ‘social’ whereas terrorist is ____ social
A. mis B. Anti C. Dis D. non
5. Some of them ‘understand’ others are
A. non B. un C. mis D. dis
6. After the tenth standard some children “continue" their study. Very less
students ___ continue their study
A. un B. in C. dis D. mis
7. The appropriate prefix to form the opposite ‘ sense' is
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8. God is “mortal” man is

A. im B. non C. anti D. mis
9 Suresh is ‘regular ‘ but Ramesh is
A.in B.im C.ir D. mis
10. Majority people ‘aware’ of covid consequences some people are___ of covid
consequences.
A. ir B. Un C. mis D. dis
Four alternatives are given choose correct opposite of the underlined word
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11. Taylor's shirt was wet after the rain started

A. white B. dry C. happy D. school
12. A little mouse Ran under the kitchen Table
A. Tiny B. Fury. C. Cute D. big
13. Allison fell asleep while reading a book in bed.
A. awake B. tried C. apart D. small
14. Raju could not watch a movie because her room was messy.
A. dirty B. cold C. clean D. awful
15. The room was very dark. When the electricity went out.
A. black B. light C. dirty D. big
16. The class was very noisy at lunch.
A. loud B. curious C. quite D. glad
17. The opposite word for pick is
A. stick B. lift C. kick D. throw
18. Nowadays ,most of the children are very clever but a few are
A. dunce B. good C. intelligent D. innocent
19. I meet Geetha often but I _____ see Radha
A. seldom B. sometimes C. Many times D. frequently
20. After the Earth tremor, the people were not alive, they were ____.
A. Leave B. live C. Alive D. Dead
KEY ANSWERS
01. B 02. D 03. C 04. B 05. C 06. C 07. B
08. A 09. C 10. B 11. B. 12. D. 13. A 14. C
15. B 16. C 17. D 18. A 19. A 20. D
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SYLLABIFICATION:
I. Which one of the following words has only one(mono) syllable:-
1) a)Mercy, b)rose, c) remember, d)power
2) a)Diary, b)justice, c)wonderful, d)pen
3) a)wide, b) magnet, c)comparison, d)party
4) a)enemy, b)manager, c)school, d)quality
5) a)Hospital, b)ant, c) today, d) request
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II. Which one of the following words has two(di) syllables

6) a)Sun, b)preparation, c)temporary, d)vendor
7) a)Sentence, b)adventure, c)light, d)primary
8) a)Call, b)clean, c)people, d)wise
9) a)Library, b)book, c)first, d)enough
10) a)Down, b)away, c)intelligent, d)through
III. Which one of the following words has three(tri) syllables:
11) a)Grabbed, b)baby, c)tale, d)emphasize
12) a)Alphabet, b)hidden, c)metal, d)life
13) a)Look , b) illegal, c)hear, d)majority
14) a)Pretty, b)tonight, c)foolishness, d)burn
15) a)Fast, b) capacity, c)committee, d)music
IV. Which one of the following words has four (Quadri) syllables:
16) a)Disease, b)know, c)necessary, d)compose
17) a)Community, b)below, c)cast, d)reason
18) a)Several, b)development, c)anniversary, d)friend
19) a)Suddenly, b)manipulate, c) inferiority, d)break
20) a)Weak, b)badly, c)previous, d)situation

KEY ANSWERS
I. 1) b 2) d 3) a 4) c 5)b
II. 6) d 7) a 8) c 9) d 10)b
III. 11) d 12) a 13) b 14) c 15)c
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SUFFIXES
01. The appropriate suffix for the word, ‘employ’ is,
a) ful b) ment c) age d) able
02. Which suffix can you add to the word, ‘cook’ ?
a) ing b) ful c) est d) some
03. She looked at her reflect ------ in the mirror.
a) ion b) ment c) ist d) able
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04. The suitable suffix for the word, ‘champion’ is,

a) ment b) ful c) less d) ship
05. Which of the following is not a suffix ?
a) ful b) ing c) ed d) pre
06. He leads a very --------life. (health)
Fill in the correct suffix using the given word
a.) unhealth b) healthy c) heaithful d) healthing
07. The suitable suffix to form the opposite of the word ‘care’
a) less b) ing c) like d) some
08. Which of the following is the suffix of spoon?
a) ness b) ful c) able d) ly
09. Everybody enjoys the company of ----------- people. (humour)
The correct suffix to be filled here is,
a) ism b) ous c) ing d) able
10. The appropriate suffix of the word ‘fresh’ is,
a) freshful b) freshness c) freshment d) freshable

ANSWERS
01. B 02. A 03 . A 04. D 05. D
06. B 07. A 08. B 09. B 10. B

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PREFIXES
01. The appropriate prefix to form the opposite of “possible” is,
a) in b) un c)im d)mis
02. Which of the following is the prefix of ‘ vegetarion’ ?
a) re b)non c) ex d) mis
03. What is the prefix in the word ‘preheat’ ?
a) pre b) heat c) re d) eat
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04. Plastic chairs are---- expensive.

The prefix to be filled here is,
a) an b) in c) im d) non
05. Which of the following is not a prefix ?
a) multi b) non c) anti d)able
06. The appropriate prefix for the word ‘comfort’ is
a) uncomfort b)discomfort c)miscomfort d) incomfort
07.Which of the following words take prefix “un”
a) balance b) like c)comfort d)developed
08. She works for a --------- company. (national)
Fill in the correct prefix using the given word
a)antinational b)unnational c)misnational d)international
09.The prefix is letters that come at the---------of a word
a) end b)beginning c)middle d)top
10.What is the prefix in the word ‘untie’ ?
a) tie b) un c)in d) pre

KEY ANSWERS
01. C 02. B 03. A 04. B 05. D
06. A 07. B 08. D 09. B 10. B

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PARTS OF SPEECH

Identify the parts of speech of underlined words in the

following sentences

1. Mohan got rank because he studied well.

A) Pronoun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Conjunction
2. Savita is a beautiful girl.
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A) Adverb B) Adjective C) Verb D) Pronoun

3. Prakash runs fastly on the track.
A) Noun B) Adverb C) Adjective D) Interjection
4. Prashant worked hard in the field.
A) Pronoun B) Verb C) Adjective D)Interjection
5. Yashodha got first rank in Second PUC examination.
A) Noun B) Pronoun C) Verb D) Adjective
6. We are very happy and we want to help others.
A) Verb B) Adjective C) conjunction D) preposition
7. The cat ran over the bridge.
A) conjunction B) preposition C) interjection D) adverb
8. Alas! the dog has bitten the kid.
A) Adverb B) Adjective C) Verb D) Interjection
9. He has completed the exam successfully.
A) Adjective B) Adverb C) Pronoun D) Verb
10. Mahesh is a brilliant guy.
A) Adverb B) Pronoun C) Adjective D) Conjunction.

KEY ANSWERS
01. D 02. B 03. B 04. B 05. A
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HOMOPHONES
Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate homophones from the brackets
1. 1)Sinchana’s shoes are___ (too, to)small.
2) Hemanth started a____( new, knew) business.
a) to, new b) too, knew c) too, new d) new, too
2. 1) If you drop your phone, you might____(break, brake) it.
2) The____(dear, deer) ate all the grass.
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a) brake, deer b) deer, break c) break, deer d) brake, deer

3. 1) Don’t go near that tree___(has, as,)____(there, their) is a beehive.
a) has, there b) as, their c) has, there d) as, there
4. 1) The actors had to shoot the____(seen, scene) three times.
2) He was holding the railing as he walked down the (stairs, stares)
a) Seen, stairs b) scene, stares c) scene, stairs d) stares, scene
5. 1) She is my___ (deer, dear) friend.
2) Would you like to have a____ (peace, piece) of cake?
a) dear, piece b) piece, dear c) deer, peace d) dear, peace
6. 1) I_____(road, rode) my bike to the beach this morning.
2) The table has twenty____(rose, rows) and ten columns.
a) rode, rose b) rode, rows c) rows, rode d) road, rose
7. 1) I_____ (buy, by) most of my books online.
2) They’ll be____(hear, here) tomorrow.
a) buy, hear b) by, here c) buy, here d) here, buy
8. 1) Add some more____(flower, flour) to the mixture.
2) Their____(son, sun) is a doctor.
a) flower, sun b) flour, son c) flour, sun d) son, flour
9. 1) I watched the man___(steel, steal) a book from the library.
2) Grandma needed more____(wood, would) for the fire.
a) Steal, wood b) steal, would c) wood, steal d) steel, would
10. 1) She has very good___(site, sight).
2) She has purchased a_____(site, sight) in Mysore.
a) Site, sight b) sight, sight c) site, site d) sight, site
11. 1) They take bus_____(fare, fair) for the children above three years.
2) We went to____ (fare, fair) last Sunday.
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12. 1) ______( wear, where) were you____(last, lost) night.

a) Wear, last b) where, last c) wear, lost d) where, lost
13. 1) Do you____(no, know) her address.
2) No I don’t_____(no, know)
a) no, know b) know, know c) no, no d) know, no
14. 1) She is very____(weak, week). She should be taken for a check up
this____(weak, week).
a) Weak, week b) week, weak c) weak, weak d) week, week
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15. 1) We had___(too, to, two) much of work___(too, to, two) do.

a) two, to b) too, to c) to, to d) to, too
16. 1) The colour of the____(hair, hare) is as white as snow. The colour of
my____ (hare, hair) is black.
a) Hair, hare b) hare, hair c) hair, hair d) hare, hare
17. 1) We need to take care of our____(ice, eyes)
2) I like____(ice, eyes) cream very much.
a) Ice, eyes b) eyes, eyes c) eyes, ice d) ice, ice
18. 1) Megha is cleaning the___(flour, floor).
2) The wheat____(flour, floor) is spilled.
a) Flour, floor b) flour, flour c) floor, floor d) floor, flour
19. 1) The____(story, storey) is told by grandmother.
2) The___(weather, whether) is pleasant today.
a) Story, weather b) storey, whether c) story, whether d) storey, weather
20. 1) I received a_____(mail, male) from one of my___(mail, male) friends.
a) Male, mail b) mail, mail c) mail, male d) male, male

KEY ANSWERS
1. c) 2. c) 3. d) 4. c) 5. a) 6. b) 7. c)
8. b) 9. a) 10. d) 11. a) 12.b) 13. b) 14. a)
15. b) 16. b) 17. c) 18. d) 19. a) 20. c)

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CORRECT FORM OF
THE WORD

Choose the appropriate word form and fill in the blanks:

1. Mount Everest is the _______ (high) mountain peak of the world.
a)high b)higher c)highest d)highly
2. The Sun ------------ (rise) in the east.
a) rise b)rises c)rising d)rose
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3. Covid-19 is a ----------- (danger) disease.

a)danger b)dangering c)dangerous d) dangerly
4. It is --------- (rain) heavily.
a)rain b)rains c)raining d)rained
5. Raju has -------(do) a lot of work.
a) do b)did c)done d)does
6. Tanu -------- (wash) her bicycle last week.
a)wash b)washed c)washing d)washes
7. They have been ------------ (wait) since yesterday.
a)wait b)waits c)waiting d)waited
8. ----------- (congratulate) were showered on Swami the next day.
a)congratulate b)congratulations c)congratulating d)congrats
9. India -------- (win) the cricket world cup in 1983 and 2011.
a)win b) won c)wins d) winning
10. Shankaracharya has ----------- (propogate) the philosophy of Advaitha.
a)propogate b)propogates c)propogated d)propogating
11. Birbal was well known for his ---------- (wise).
a)wise b) wisdom c)wisely d)wising
12. The tears -------- (well) up in his eyes.
a) welled b)well c)welling d)to well
13. The students were marching ----------- (silent).
a)silent b)silently c)silenting d)silence
14. Idioms and Phrases will ---------- (beauty) the language.
a)beauty b)beautiful c)beautify d)beautifully
15. Our state is supporting --------- (tour).
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16. My mother is ---------- (prepare) sweets today.

a)preparing b)prepared c)preparedness d)prepare
17. Temples were the centre of ------- (educate) in the past.
a)educating b)educate c)education d)educates
18. Glaciers move -------- (slow).
a)slow b)slowed c)slowly d)slowing
19. Science is the only hope of -------------- (survive).
a)survive b)survival c)surviving d)survived
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20. The Negroes worked in the ----------- (plant)of America.

a)plantations b)planting c)planted d)plant

ANSWERS:
1. C. highest 11. B. Wisdom
2. B. rises 12. A. welled
3. C. dangerous 13. B. silently
4. C. raining 14. C. beautify
5. C. done 15. D. tourism
6. B. washed 16. A. preparing
7. C. waiting 17. C. education
8. B. washed 18. C. slowly
9. B. won 19. B. survival
10. C. propogated 20. A. plantations

MCQ’S ON LETTER WRITING

1. The part of a letter which consists ‘The writer’s address and date’ is known as
a. Subscription b. Salutation c. Body of the letter d. Heading
2. Identify the word which is normally not used in a formal letter
a. Yours friendly b. Yours faithfully c. Yours obediently d. Yours sincerely
3. In a formal letter ‘Yours obediently’ is known as _______
a. Subscription b. Superscription c. Subject d. Salutation
4. In a letter ‘the signature’ must come below the
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5. There are mainly _____ types of letters

a. Three b. Five c. Two d. Four
6. In a letter ‘the subscription’ is also known as
a. Communication b. Leave taking c. Greeting d. Superscription
7. The formal letter is also known as
a. Friendly letter b. Personal letter c. Official letter d. None of the above
8. Writing a letter to your family or a friend belongs to __________ category
a. Personal b. Official c. Both a & b d. None of the above
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KEY ANSWERS
1. d. 2. a. 3. a. 4. b. 5. c. 6. b. 7. c.
8. a.

PHRASAL VERBS

PHRASAL VERBS
A certain times, a group of words expresses the meaning better than a
single word. It is very usual to place prepositions and adverbs after
certain verbs to obtain a variety of meanings.

Examples: 1. Oliver Twist asked for more gruel. (request)

2. A gas lamp gave out a pale yellowish light.(emit)
3. The plane took off at ten o’clock.(rise from ground)
4. I am looking for my glasses.(search for)

Choose the correct answer from the options given.

1. We must ________________ our expenses.
a. cut down b. cut in c. cut off d. cut at
2. When I was looking for my English notes, I _________________ these old
photographs.
a. came across b. came away c. came in d. came out
3. The war ________________ between strong nations.
a. broke out b. broke off c. broke in d. broke up
4. The workers________________ more pay.
a. ask in b. ask for c. ask in d. ask out

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5. I am ______________ my passport.
a. looking about b. looking for c. looking against d.looking in
6. We have to _________________ our bad habits.
a. give in b. give up c. give out d. give off
7. Saraswathi ___________________ her parents with love.
a. looks outb. looks up c. looks through d. looks after
8. A treasurer must ________________ the money he spends.
a. account about b. account for c. account after d. account up
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9. Thieves _______________ and stole silver.

a. broke in b. broke out c. broke off d. broke up
10. The meeting was _________due to bad weather.
a. put on b. put up with c. put off d. put out
11. Ravi speaks using high sounding words. Really I can’t _______anything.
a. make up b. make in c. make out d. make into

KEY ANSWER:
1. a 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. b 7. d 8. b 9. a 10. c 11.c

DEGREES OF COMPARISON

1. Hassan is not as cool as Kodagu.

The correct Comparative degree is
A. Hasan is cooler than kodagu
B. Hasan is not cooler than Kodagu
C. Hasan was cooler than Kodagu
D. Kodagu is cooler than Hasan

2. Suresh is the bravest boy.

The comparative degree of the sentence is
A. Suresh was braver than any other boy .
B. Suresh is braver than any other boy .
C. Suresh is braver than some boy
D. Suresh was not braver than any other boy

3. Mahantesh is one of the richest persons.

The positive degree of the sentence is…..
A. Mahantesh is richer than any other person.
B. Mahantesh is not the richest person.
C. Very few persons is as rich as Mahantesh.
D. No other person is richer than Mahantesh

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4. Madikeri is the best place.

The positive degree of the sentence is…..
A. Madikeri is a good place.
B. Madikeri is better than any other place.
C. No other place is as good as Madikeri.
D. No other place was as best as Madikeri

5. Goa is the smallest state in India.

The posotive degree of the sentence is…..
A. Goa is the smaller state in India
B.Goa was the smallest state India
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C.Goa is the smallest state in India

D. No- other state in India is as small as Goa.

6. ‘The blind boy’ is one of the most interesting poems.

The comparative degree of the sentence is…..
A.’ The blind boy’ is more interesting than any other poem.
B.‘The blind boy’ is more interesting than most other poems.
C. Very few poems are as interesting as ‘The blind boy’
D.‘The blind boy’ is the most interesting poem

7. Raman was more famous than any other scientist in the world.
The superlative degree of the given sentence is
A. Raman was the most famous scientist in the world.
B. No- other scientist in the world was as famous as Raman
C. Raman was famous scientist in the world.
D. Raman was more famous scientist in the world

8. The Ganga is largest river in India.

The comparative degree form of this sentence will be______
A. The Ganga is large than any other river in India.
B. The Ganga is larger than any other river in India.
C .The Ganga is large river in India.
D. The Ganga is large than all other river in India.

9. The Golgumbaz is the biggest dome in India

The comparative form of the above sentence is
A. No-other dome in is as big as the Golgumbaz
B. The Golgumbaz is the big dome in India
C.The Golgumbaz is bigger than any other dome in India
D. The Golgumbaz is more bigger dome in India

10. Pavan is the tallest boy.

The positive degree form of this sentence is
A. No-other boy is as tall as pavan
B. Pavan is taller than any other boy.
C. Pavan was taller than any other boy
D. Pavan is taller boy

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11. India is the biggest democracy country in the world.

The posotive degree of the sentence is…..
A. No-other democracy country in the world is as big as India
B. India is bigger than any other democracy country in the world
C. India is the most biggest democracy country in the world
D. India was bigger than any other democracy country in the world

12. Shakespeare was greater than any other playwriter.

The superlative degree of the given sentence is
A.No- other play writer is as great as Shakespear
B. Shakespeare was the greatest playwriter.
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C. Shakespeare is great playwriter.

D. Shakespeare is the greatest playwriter

13. Ashoka was the most brilliant king in India.

The comparative form of the above sentence is
A. Ahoka was more brilliant than any other king in India
B. No-other king in India as brilliant as Ashoka.
C. Ahoka was brilliant king in India
D. Ahoka is the most brilliant king in India

14. Lead is heavier than any other metal

The posotive degree of the sentence is…..
A. No-other metal is as heavy as Lead.
B. Lead is the heaviest metal
C. Lead is heavy metal.
D. Lead is heavier than other metal

15. Very few batsmen are as popular as Sachin.

The superlative degree of the given sentence is
A. Sachin is popular than most other cities.
B. Sachin was one of the most popular batsman.
C. Sachin is more popular than most other cities.
D. Sachin is one of the popular batsman.

16. No other building in India is as beautiful as the Taj.

The comparative form of the above sentence is___________
A. The Taj is the most beautiful building in India.
B. The Taj is a beautiful building in India.
C. The Taj is more beautiful than any other building in India.
D. All buildings in India are not as beautiful as the Taj.

17. Rajastan is the largest state in India.

The positive form of the above sentence is___________
A. Rajastan is larger than any other state in India.
B. No other state in India is as large as Rajastan.
C. Rajastan is the largest state in India.
D. A very few states in India are as large as Rajastan.

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18. Mt. Everest is higher than any other peak in the world.
The superlative form of the above sentence is___________
A. Mt. Everest is the highest peak in the world.
B. No other peak in the world is as high as Mt.Everest.
C. Mt. Everest is the most highest peak in the world.
D. A very few peaks in the world are as high as Mt.Everest.

19. No other place in Karnataka gets as heavy rainfall as Agumbe

The superlative form of the above sentence is___________
A. Agumbe gets heavier rainfall than any other place in Karnataka.
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B. Agumbe gets the heaviest rainfall in Karnataka.

C. Agumbe gets more heavier rainfall.
D. A few places in Karnataka get as heavy rainfall as Agumbe.

20. Very few kings were as great as Ashoka.

The superlative form of the above sentence is___________
A. Ashoka was greater than most other kings.
B. Ashoka was one of the greatest kings.
C. Ashoka was the greatest king.
D. Ashoka was greater than any other king of India.

PASSIVE FORM
Choose the correct passive form of the following sentences.
1. We arrange a function.
A. A function is arranged by us.
B. A function was arranged by us.
C. A function will be arranged by us.
D. A function is being arranged by us.
2. Engineers built these houses.
A. These houses are built by engineers.
B. These houses were built by engineers.
C. These houses have been built by engineers.
D. These houses had been built by engineers.
3. She will read this book.
A. This book is read by her.
B. This book was read by her.
C. This book will be read by her.
D. This book would be read by her.

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4. They are opening a new school.

A. A new school is opened by them.
B. A new school was opened by them.
C. A new school was being opened by them.
D. A new school is being opened by them.
5. They were making new plans.
A. New plans were being made by them.
B. New plans were made by them.
C. New plans are being made by them.
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D. New plans are made by them.

6. Geetha can speak Tamil.
A. Tamil is spoken by Geetha.
B. Tamil was spoken by Geetha
C. Tamil can be spoken by Geetha.
D. Tamil would spoken by Geetha
7. She has sent a message.
A. A message is sent by her.
B. A message has been sent by her.
C. A message had been sent by her.
D. A message will have been sent by her.
8. We had finished the work.
A. The work is finished by us.
B. The work has been finished by us.
C. The work was finished by us.
D. The work had been finished by us.
9. He has to water the plants.
A. The plants have to be water by him.
B. The plants are to be water by him.
C. The plants have to be watered by him.
D. The plants will be water by him.
10. I do not write letters.
A. Letters are not written by me.
B. Letters will not be written by me.
C. Letters were not written by me.
D. Letters are not being written by me.
11. They didn’t invite me.
A. I was not invited by them.
B. I would not be invited by them.

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C. I am not invited by them.

D. I will not be invited by them.
12. They may repair this watch.
A. This watch may be repaired by them.
B. This watch might be repaired by them.
C. This watch will be repaired by them.
D. This watch is repaired by them.
13. How do they make biscuits?
A. How are biscuits made by them?
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B. How were biscuits made by them?

C. How do biscuits made by them?
D. How did biscuits make by them?
14. When did they build the houses?
A. When were the houses built by them?
B. When will be the houses built by them?
C. When are the houses built by them?
D. When did the houses build by them?
15. “Close the door”.
A. The door is closed.
B. The door was closed.
C. Let the door be closed.
D. The door to be closed.
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IF CLAUSE

1. Shreyanka: Sir I would like to join the coaching class.

Tilak: Sorry, It’s too late. If you had informed me earlier, I ___ reserved a
seat for you.
a. Would have b. Would had c. Wouldn’t have d. Should have
2. Patient: Good morning Sir.
Doctor: Good morning, please take you seat.
Patient: Sir, I have severe chest pain.
Doctor: Do you have any earlier reports with you?
Patient: Yes sir. But, I forget them to being.
Doctor: If you had brought them, it _ been of great help.
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3. Varun: Sham, did you bring the ball?

Pavan: Sorry, I forget.
Varun: If you had brought the ball, We ___ played football.
a. Would have b. Would had c. Wouldn’t have d. should have
4. If Americans had not been Buena genta, Don Anselmo ___ sold the land.
a. Would not have b. Would not c. Will not d. Should not
5. Suma: We had a great time on Sunday. Why didn’t you come?
Roopa: I had to study for an exam.
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Suma: If you had come with us, you __ seen an awesome movie.
a. Should have b. Shouldn’t have c. Wouldn’t have d. Would have
6. Roma: Thank you Baleshwar you saved me. I can’t imagine, if you hadn’t
been there. I ___ bleed to death.
a. Would not have b. Would have c. Shall have d. Will have
7. Vinutha: Hello Susheela, you’re a bit down today.
Susheela: Yes Vinutha. We‘ve lost the cricket match by just two runs.
Vinutha: If your team had selected one more fast bowler, your team ___ won
the match.
a. Will have b. Would have c. Wouldn’t have d. Shall have
8. Mala: Kala, you told me on the other day that you would buy a diamond
necklace. Did you buy it?
Kala: No Mala, I didn’t buy it. My mother told me she would give some
money. If my mother had given me money, I ___ bought it.
a. Would not have b. Would have c. Will have d. Would
9. Somesh: Hi, Suresh, Did you buy the mobile?
Suresh: No I did not. Somesh: Why?
Suresh: If I had got money. I ___ bought the mobile.
a. Would not have b. Would c. Will have d. Would have
10. Raja: What would you like to buy?
Raghu: I would you like to buy the house, but it is costly. If the house had
been cheaper I ___ bought it.
a. Wouldn’t have b. Should have c. Shouldn’t have d. Would have
11. Raju: What happened to you?
Raghav: What to do. If I had gone to Goa, I ___ enjoyed.
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12. Sita: Sharada did you bring your books?

Sharada: Oh! Sorry I forget
Sita: If you had brought the book I ___ read them.
a. Wouldn’t have b. Should have c. Shouldn’t have d. Would have
13. Mother: Rani, why have you scored A, I expected A+?
Rani: Sorry mother, I could not write properly.
Mother: If you had written properly, you ___ scored A+ grade.
a. Will have b. Shall have c. Should d. Would have
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14. Ravi: I am very tired, I can’t walk.

Harish: If I had possessed bike I ___ dropped you.
a. Will have b. Shall have c. Should d. Would have
15. Vandana: You are still here! Did you miss the bus?
Aishwarya: Yes, By the time I reached the bus stop it was already 7.40!

Vandana: Oh! If you had started early, you ___ missed the bus.

a. Would have b. Wouldn’t have c. Should have d. Shouldn’t have

16. Kumada: Suma, did you bring your notes?
Suma: Sorry, I forget.
Kumada: if you had brought the notes, I ___ copied it.
a. Should’ve b. Wouldn’t ve c. Would have d. Shouldn’t ve.

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QUESTION TAG

1. Swami caught a burglar, _____ ?

a. didn’t he b. doesn’t he c. did he d. does he
2. Children love fairy tales,
a. don’t they? b. are they? c. does they? d. didn’t they?
3. Children are playing in the garden,
a. don’t they? b. do they? c. aren’t they? d. hasn’t they?
4. Asha and Usha sing melodiously, ____ ?
a. do they b. don’t they c. are they d. aren’t they
5. Manasa sings well, ____ ?

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a. is she b. does she c. doesn’t she d. isn’t she

6. A farmer is an important person in our country, ___ ?
a. is he b. isn’t he c. does he d. doesn’t he
7. Mohan wrote a letter,
a. doesn’t he? b. didn’t he? c. wasn’t he? d. will he?
8. You can’t drive a car,
a. can’t you? b. can you? c. are you? d. will you?
9. They have attended their wedding party,
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a. cannot they? b. can they? c. haven’t they? d. will they?

10. Children are not working,
a. are they? b. aren’t they? c. is they? d. isn’t they?
11. Ragini will achieve it,

a. isn’t she? b. doesn’t she? c. won’t she? d. will she?

12. Amith never tells lies,

a. does he? b. doesn’t he? c. won’t he? d. will he
13. There are coming, ___ ?
a. do they b. don’t they c. aren’t they d. are they

14. Sneha is not singing now, _______

a. is she? b. isn’t she? c. was she? d. wasn’t she?

15. People cut trees, _______?

a. did they? b. didn’t they? c. don’t they? d. do they?

16. Now a day’s children won’t listen elders, _______ ?

a. won’t they b. will they d. was they d. will not they

17. Indhira lives in a village,_________ ?

a. did she b. didn’t she c. does she d. doesn’t she

18. He can speak Telugu and Tamil, ______________?

a. can he b. can’t he c. does he d. did he

19. Tenali did not know English, ___________?

a. does he b. did he c. didn’t he d. doesn’t she?

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20. They shan’t paint this house, __________?

a. shall they b. should they c. shouldn’t they d. shall not they

21. Charvika is an inteliigent_________

A. Was she ? B. Isn’t she C. Is she ? D. Isn’t charvika?
22. She can never sing well_____
A.can she ? B. Can’t she C. Could she D. Did she
23. I had hardly any money in my hand _____
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A. Hadn’t i ? B. Had we? C. Had i? D. Didn’t ?

24. You will meet me______
A. Wouid you? B. Will you? C. Should you ? D. Won’t you?
25. Today is saturday ____
A. Is it? B. Was it? C. Isn’t it? D. Is it?
26. Charvika sings a song____
A. Do she ? B. Doesn’t she? C. Did’nt she? D. Don’t she ?
27. He is cricket player ______
A. Is he ? B. Was he ? C. Isn’t he ? D. Had he ?
28. Ramesh speaks english fluently _____
A. Didn’t he ? B. Does he C. Doesn’t he D. Had he
29. I had taken a pen____
A. Haven’t ? B. Hadn’t i? C. Had i ? D. Has i ?
30. Mamatha is an employe______
A. Is she ? B. Isn’t she? C. Was she? D. Is mamatha?
31. They are laughing _________
A. Were thehy ? B. Are they ? C. Aren’t they ? D. Do they
32. You are going school _______
A. Are you ? B. Aren’t you ? C. Were you ? D. Are you ?
33. I am an english teacher _________
A. Am i ? B. Aren’t i ? C. Aren’t i D. Are i ?
34. She prepared coffee _____
A. Didn’t she ? B. Doesn’t she ? C. Do she ? D. Do we
35. Charvika learns alphabet_______
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36. They have car_____

A. Has he ? B. Have they ? C. Haven’t they ? D. Has he
37. We are indians _______
A. Are we ? B. Aren’t we ? C. Were we ? D. Are they
38. He attended the conference of relgion_______
A. Did he ? B.do he ? C. Didn’t he ? D. Has he ?
39. Manju writes a letter __________
A. Do he? B. Doesn’t he? C. Didn’t he ? D. Do manju?
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40. Mamatha taught a lesson __________

A. Don’t she ? B. Didn’t she C. Doesn’t she D. Are they
KEY ANSWERS FROM 21 TO 40

21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C

26. B 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. B
31. C 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. C
36. C 37. B 38. C 39. B 40. B

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GIVE ONE WORD FOR THE FOLLOWING

STATEMENT :

1. Calmly satisfied with oneself :

a. Hegemony b. Complacent c. Cruel d. Insatiable
2. Very eager for knowledge:
a. Amelioration b. Perception c. Conceived d. Voracious
3. A group of people related to family that existed long ago:
a. Descendants b. Ancestors c. Negotiation d. Buena gente
4. A small narrow stream or river:
a. Quaint b. Orchard c. Ranch d. Creek
5. A decorated rod carried by a king or a queen as symbol of power:
a. Crown b. Throne c. Majesty d. Sceptre
6. One who travels to work place daily:
a. Commuter b. Suburban c. Swarm d. Personnel
7. Yellow or brown coloured wine
a. Chore b. Sherry c. Glasses d. Alcohol

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8. One who is trained in doing acts of public service

a. Cop b. Burglar c. CID d. Scout
9. An object of ridicule
a. Ghost b. Sternly c. Laughing stock d. Slunk
10. An angry look or expression
a. Sneer b. Frightful c. Sternly d. Scowl
11. A great performer especially a musician
a. Maestro b. Musician c. Wizard d. Tabla player
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12. A person who is especially good at some art or achievement

a. Maestro b. Musician c. Wizard d. Tabla player
13. The state of being alone
a. Perk b. Solitude c. Gospel d. Notes
14. Skilful strokes of an artist
a. Drafting b. Doodles c. Sculpture d. Deft strokes
15. Art of marking figures in stone, wood, metal etc.
a. Sculpture b. Architecture c. Painting d. Writing
16. Experience and enjoy
a. Quest b. Savour c. Shirker d. Literally
17. An organized journey with a purpose
a. Awesome feat b. Quest c. Expedition d. Impact
18. A soldier who dies for the sake of his/her country
a. Martyr b. Surmise c. Artiste d. Introvert
19. A person who is interested in his own thoughts
a. Performer b. Introvert c. Bindass d. Ironmen
20. A stitch that is used to sew a wound together
a. Stitch b. Operation c. Suture d. Ointment

KEY ANSWERS
1.b) 2.d) 3.a) 4.d) 5.d) 6.a) 7.b)
8.d)9.c) 10.d) 11.a) 12.c) 13.b) 14.d) 15.a)
16.b) 17.c) 18.a) 19.b) 20.c)

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CONTENT
A HERO
1) Swami’s father was a ________________.

a) teacher b) doctor c) lawyer d) police

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2) The interesting news that Swami’s father drew his attention was_______.

a) five burglars were arrested

b) a girl met with an accident

c) the bravery of a village lad fought with a tiger

d) a burglar was caught by a little boy

3) The report said that the boy who fought with a tiger stayed on the tree

for half –a –day. He did so because__________________.

a) He wanted to watch the tiger from the top of a tree.

b) He was coward

c) He wanted someone to kill the tiger.

d) he wanted to take rest for some time.

4) The important thing according to Swami’s father was __________.

a) Courage b) strength c) age d) all of them

5) A frightful proposition according to Swami was _________________.

a) sleeping beside granny b) fighting with a tiger

c) sleeping in the office room alone d) challenging his father

6) Swami always slept beside_________________________.

a) his mother b) his granny c) his brother d) his grand father

7) “from a challenge it had become a command”. What does command

refer to here _________________________.

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a) killing the tiger b) sleeping in the office room alone one night

c) prove the newspaper report wrong d) catching the burglar

8) The disgraceful thing according to Swami’s father was_________________.

a) sleeping beside his granny like a baby

b) arguing with his father

c) being coward
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d) sleeping alone in the office room

9) Swami’s grandmother’s practice before she went to bed was ___________.

a) telling stories to Swami b)singing songs for Swami to sleep

c) eating fruits singing lullaby to Swami d)writing her diary

10) When Swami’s father pulled away Swami’s blanket, he looked like_____.

a) an apparition b) a brave man c)burglar d) a head master

11) Swami said that there were scorpions behind the law books .He said so

because ____________________________________.

a) He saw the scorpions behind the books before

b) the room was dusty

c) he wanted to escape from his father’s command

d) he was afraid of scorpions

12) Swami was supported most by his _______________________.

a) father b) granny c) head master d)mother

13) Swami thought the safe, compact and the reassuring place in the office

room was_________________.

a) under the bench b) on the ground c) on the cot d) on the table

14) Swami saw a moving creature in the room. It was ______________.

a) his shadow b) a scorpion c) a man d) a devil

15) Swami used his ______________________as a mortal weapon.

a) hands b) legs c) teeth d) stick

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16) Congratulations were showered on Swami because____________________.

a) he had caught a notorious burglar b) he slept in the office room alone

c) he found out that courage was important d) he fought with a tiger

17) Swami was appreciated as a true scout by his _________________.

a) class teacher b) friends c) father d)head master

18) Swami did not want to be a ___________________________________.

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a) bus conductor b) engine driver c) police d) railway guard

19) Swami became a hero when he caught the ___________________.

a) snake b) ghost c) tiger d) burglar

20) Swami’s father wanted him to sleep alone in the office room

to_________________.

a) be brave b) test him if he was courageous

c) he disliked him d) develop good habit

GRANDMA CLIMBS A TREE

1).The Grandma was called genius because ___________________________.

A. she could climb trees very quickly

B. spent her old age gracefully

C. she loved trees

D. she lived on trees

2).The grandma was happier in_________________________.

A. town B. village C. trees D. lift

3).The grandma was permitted to climb the tree because_______________.

A. there was not a tree B. She was not cared for

C. she did not listen to them D. They knew her ability

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4).The grandma in her bed felt like a ___________.

A. heaven B. joyful place C. comfortable place D. a hell

6. All that grandma wanted was _____________________.

A. A house on the tree top B. good house

C. a simple house D. natural living

7. The responsibility of building a house on tree top was taken up by _____.

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A. the poet B. poet’s father

C. her neighbors D. loving relatives

8. Building a house on tree top was assisted by __________________.

A. neighbors B. her relatives C. her husband D. the poet

9. The neighbors told the Grandma stop climbing trees because they

wanted her to ____________.

A. stop her B. spend her old age gracefully

C. give her rest D. test her

10) The grandma was taught climbing trees from her ________________.

A. loving brother B. loving mother

C. loving son D. loving husband

11) When grandma climbed a tree for the last time she was ____________.

A. six B. hundred C. sixty two D. eighty

12) When the doctor took Granny’s temperature ,he suggested her______.

A. not to climb trees B. live gracefully

C. a quiet week in bed D .healthy food habits

13) When the doctor suggested granny a quiet week in bed ,the family

members felt _________.

A. sighed with relief B. angry with the granny

C. rejoiced D. unhappy

14) ‘My dad knew his duties.’ His duty was to ______________________.

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A. take care of his mother B. get rid of his mother

C. help his mother D. fulfill his mother’s wish

15) Finally the granny upheld her right to _________________________.

A. residing in a tree B. drink sherry

C. live as she wished D. spend her old age gracefully

16) “ It was like a brief season in the hell” The figure of speech employed
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here is_______.

A. personification B.metaphor C. simile D.synecdoche

“THERE’S A GIRL BY
THE TRACKS”

1) Roma Talreja was a _________________.

a) marketing executive b) call centre executive

c) un employee d) house wife

2) “There’s a girl by the tracks” These were the voices of ______________.

a) Dinesh Talreja b) Baleshwar Mishra

c) People in the opposite train d) station master

3) When Roma met with an accident, The callous behaviour was exhibited

by ________.

a) Dinesh Talreja b) the People watching the accident

c) Baleshwar Mishra d) tempo truck driver

4) When Roma met with an accident no one volunteered because_______.

a) they were afraid of getting involved in courts or police

b) they were strangers to Roma

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c) they were busy in their works

d) they were callous

5) When Roma fell on the tracks no one was ready to save her

except_______________.

a) Dinesh Talreja b) Baleshwar Mishra

c) People in the opposite train d) station master

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6) Roma met with the accident in ______________district.

a) Thane b) Mumbai c) Pune d) Mirzapur

7) The incident of Roma’s accident happened on _____________________

a) December 10,2010 b) January 26, 2012

c) August 20 ,2001 d) July 23, 2012

8) Roma’s fiancé’ was ____________.

a) Dinesh Talreja b) Baleshwar Mishra

c) Call centre executive d) Vijay

9) Roma loved her job because _____________________________________.

a) the job fetched a handsome salary

b) She could talk to many people and making new friends

c) it was a respectful job

d) she worked for her livelihood

10) Baleshwar Mishra was an un employee because___________________.

a) He was from U.P b) He was a high- school dropout

c) he was looking for good jobs d) he had to look after his parents at home

11) When Baleshwar pleaded for help from the motorists, nobody helped

him except the ___________.

a) railway guard b) doctor

c) tempo- truck driver d) on duty Physician

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12) “Take the girl to Airoli”,suggested the cop. But Baleshwar did not

agree with him. Because____________

a) There was no good hospital. b) It was 10 kilometers away

c) There were no equipments. d) he did not like Airoli

13) The physician in the small hospital gave only first aid to Roma

because__________.
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a) She was very serious

b) she could not pay her medical expenses

c) There were no personnel and equipment

d) There were no nurses

14) The only person who volunteered to help Baleshwar was ____________.

a) railway guard b) doctor

c) tempo- truck driver d) on duty Physician

15) Baleshwar had a good Memory. The line which suggest this statement

is___________________.

a) He memorized Dinesh’s cell phone number

b) He remembered the nearest hospital

c) He asked her relatives phone number

d) He brought Roma to the hospital in time

16) Roma’s brother Dinesh Talreja was a ____________________.

a) software engineer b) doctor c) marketing executive d) shop keeper

17) Finally Roma was given treatment in the __________________hospital.

a) Small hospital b) Airoli Hospital

c) Government hospital d) Divine Multi-Specialty Hospital, Ghansoli

18) The doctor at Divine hospital admitted Rama without any paper work

because_________________

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a) She was injured seriously b) he was a good doctor

c) It was a private hospital d) he feared that she may die

19) Baleshwar could not thank the tempo truck driver because___________.

a) it was just his duty to help him

b) Roma was his relative

c) Baleshwar did not know how to thank him

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d) he slipped away with his truck after having done all the help

20) Baleshar revisited the spot where Roma had fallen to_________.

a) complain the railway police b) look for his belongings

c) look for Roma’s belongings d) inspect how the accident happened

21) Roma said “I think it’s astonishing”. what was astonishing?_________.

a) she was survived

b) a stranger Baleshwar jumped off a train and risked his life for her

c) she could never thank Baleshwar

d) The doctor had done a miracle by saving her

22) According to Baleshwar, the people of Mumbai could not help at the

time of accidents because_______

a) They were very busy. b) they were callous to others

c) They were afraid of getting trapped in courts or with the police

d) They don’t help strangers.

23) The tempo-truck driver who helped Baleshwar was__________________.

a) young and speaking Tamil b) middle-aged and speaking Guajarati

c) handsome d) dark skinned

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QUALITY OF MERCY

1. The poem ‘Quality of Mercy’ is written by_______________ .

A. William Shakespeare B. Ruskin Bond

C. John Masefield D. Portia

2. The quality of mercy is compared to_____________.

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A. crown B. sceptre C. fire D. the gentle rain from heaven

3. Scepter shows only _________________________.

A. Earthly power B. a temporal power

C. Royal power D. forced power

4. Whose attribute does Quality of mercy stand for? It stands for the

attribute of______.

A. Man B. Devil C. kings D. God .

5. The quality of Mercy is blessed _________________.

A. once B. twice C. thrice D. many times

6. According to Portia “Throned king (monarch)“ is better than his_______.

A.crown B. Army C. kingdom D. ancestors

7. According to Portia the mightiest in the mightiest is_____________.

A. quality of justice B. The quality of bravery

C. The quality of Mercy D. The quality of cruelty

8. The poem ”Quality of mercy ” is an extract from the play of

Shakespeare _______.

A. Macbeth B. King Lear C. The Tempest D. The merchant of Venice

9. Who speaks about the quality of mercy?__________________.

A. William Shakespeare B. Portia C. The king D. Antonio

10.The quality of mercy is enthroned in ___________________.

A. The heart of kings B. heaven C. hell D. crown

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11) The greatest virtue of all according to Portia is____________________.

A. quality of justice B. The quality of bravery

C. The quality of Mercy D. The quality of cruelty

12) The kind of power is possessed by The Quality of Mercy is________.

A. Earthly power B. a temporal power

C. Royal power D. divine power

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13) The Quality of Mercy is blessed by __________________.

A. the giver B. the taker

C. both by the giver and the taker D. none of them

14) According to Portia the earthly power looks like divine power when

The Quality of Mercy Tempers _____.

A. royal power B. bravery C. justice D. humanity

15) The quality of mercy is not strained .It droppeth as the gentle rain

from heaven. The figure of speech used here is

A. personification B. metaphor C. simile D. synecdoche

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GENTLEMAN OF RIO EN
MEDIO

1). It took months of negotiation to come to an understanding with the old

man. This shows that the old man was________________________________.
a) understanding b) quick c) unhu d) witty
2). The old man came to the office to _____________________________.
a) meet the lawyer b) meet the Americans
c) sign the sale deed d) argue that he was the owner of the land
3).The old man was accompanied by ______________________.
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4). Behind him walked one of his “innumerable kin”. The word
“innumerable kin” means that the old man had a number of _____.
a. children b. trees in his orchard c. relatives d. followers
5). The old man in his coat looked like _________________________.
a. Senator Catron b. lawyer c. an American d. Spanish
6). The old man removed his hat gloves slowly and carefully. This action is
compared to ______________.
a. Hero b. an old man c. land lord d. Charlie Chaplin.
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7). The young man who accompanied the old man had eyes like ______.
a. lotus b. gazelle c. fish d. clear sky
8). The old man carried a cane which was actually________________________.
a. stick b. steel rod c. a skeleton of a worn-out umbrella d. stylish stick
9). The old man wore a coat named _______________________.
a. Farmer’s coat b. Spanish coat c. rain coat d. Prince Alberts
10). Which of the lines from the text that suggest that the old man was a
farmer?________________.
a. he loved trees b. he planted trees for children
c. He tilled the same land they had tilled d. he loved his people
11) How did the old man greet the people who had been waiting for
him?________.
a. saluted them b. removed his hat
c. shook hands all of them d. bowed to all of them
12). The old man removed his hat and gloves carefully because __________.
a. he was afraid that they would be torn. b. It was his usual style
c. he was old and weak d. To respect all who assembled
13). In the first meeting of the old man and the Americans, They talked
about rain and the old man’s large family. It was________________.
a. to mock his large family
b. a custom of the Americans
c.to prepare every one for the main talk
d. to make everyone know that it had not rained in that area
14. The old man had agreed to sell twelve hundred dollars his house and
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a. twelve hundred dollars b. twelve thousand dollars

c. twelve hundred rupees d. twelve hundred pounds
15. The story teller respected the old man by saying __________________.
a. good morning b. Don Anselmo c. hello d. Sir Anselmo
16. According to the engineer the old man owned the land ___________.
a. four acres b. eight hectares
c. more than eight acres d. eight acres exactly
17. Don Anselmo took only 12 hundred dollars for the land finally because
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_______________________.
a. the story teller failed to convince Don Anselmo to take more
money than what had agreed
b. Don Anselmo was a man of principles.
c. It cost more than that amount
d. he sold only the land ,not the trees
18) It took a week to arrange another meeting because the old man____.
a. deliberately delayed b. was slow c. was not in the station d. was ill
19) Don Anselmo says,” The Americans are good people”. Because he
wanted to________________.
a. appreciate them . b mock at them
c. express his sincere feelings d. flatter them
20) Why did the old man sell his house and land to the Americans?
Because___________.
a. the Americans were good people b. he needed money
c. He did not like the land d. his house was old

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DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR
1). The basic trait of Dr.B.R Ambedkar throughout his life was ____
a) Ambedkar was a voracious reader b) flair for legislative works
c) tried for social justice d) a symbol of revolt
2). Dr. Ambedkar had an insatiable thirst for_______________.
a) legislative works b) books
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c) constitution d) educational works

3). Dr.B.R Ambedkar bought books by ______________________.
a) giving tutions b) working overtime
c) writing books d) curtailing daily needs
4. Dr.B.R Ambedkar buy 2000 old books in ___________.
a. India b. the USA c. New York d. London
5). Ambedkar purchased 32 boxes of books in London during _____________.
a. Second Round Table Conference b. first Round Table Conference
c fourth Table Conference d. third Round Table Conference
6). Ambedkar bought books by curtailing his daily needs. What does the
statement suggest to the readers?
a. His flair for legislative works
b. He was a symbol of revolt
c. he was a champion of depressed classes
d. Ambedkar was a voracious reader.
7). Ambedkar spent most of his life by____________.
a. purchasing books b. attending conferences
c. reading books d. importing books
8). Give one word: “A quality that makes a person or a thing different from
another .”
a. trait b. revolutionary c. flair d. pioneer
9).While in the USA Dr.B.R Ambedkar was greatly influenced by the ______.
a. 14th amendment of the constitution of India
b. 41st amendment of the constitution of India
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d. 14th amendment of the constitution of England

10) The 14th amendment of the Constitution of the USA gave freedom to__.
a. the black Americans b. the red Indians
c. women d. children
11) Mahatma Phule greatly influenced Dr. B.R Ambedkar because he was a
______________.
a. great revolutionary b. votary of classless society and women’s uplift
c. the great freedom fighter d. a champion of depressed classes
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12) Mooknayak , Bahishkrit Bharat and Samata were ________________.

a. institutions by Ambedkar b. stories of depressed classes
c. novels d. newspapers by Ambedkar
13) Who called the depressed classes as Harijans?
a. Nehru b. Ambedkar c. Gandhiji d. Buddha
14. Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of Our Constitution ?
a. Nehru b. Dr.B R Ambedkar c. Gandhiji d. Buddha
15. “His flair for legislative work became evident to the whole nation”.
Here “they” refers to ____________________.
a. Nehru b. Dr.B R Ambedkar c. Gandhiji d. Buddha
16. He raised ‘brick by brick’ the magnificent edifice. “The magnificent
edifice” Refers to
a. The Legislature b. The Executive
c. The judiciary d. Fundamental rights
17. Though Ambedkar was not in the Congress party, yet he was made the
chairman of the drafting committee because of __________________
a. his flair for legislative works
b. the farsighted and objective leadership of Congress
c. his voracious reading trait
d. the recognition of his talent
18.Which one of the following is not the pillar of the state ?
a. The legislature b. fundamental rights
c. executive d. judiciary
19) Ambedkar was chosen to be the first law minister of Independent India
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a. Nehru b Gandhiji c. K,M Munshi d. Babu Rajendra Prasad

20) Who of the following is hailed as modern Manu ?
a. The Buddha b. Nehru
c. Gandhiji d. Dr.B.R Ambedkar
21. Which of the following is not the impact of our Constitution?
a. equality of opportunities b. social discrimination
c. self advancement d. self -expression
22. Which of these is the suitable way of public agitation in Independent
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India according to Ambedkar ?

a. civil disobedience . b. Satyagraha
c. non-cooperation d. constitutional method
23. Which of the following is not considered as “grammar of anarchy” by
Ambedkar ?
a. civil disobedience . b. Satyagraha
c. non-cooperation d. constitutional method
24. The caste system was questioned 2500 years ago by___________.
a) Ambedkar b) Avvai,the Tamil poetess
c) The Buddha d) Gandhiji
25. The 2 divisions those who are noble and wholesome and those who are
ignoble and unwholesome was made by
a) Ambedkar b) Avvai,the Tamil poetess
c) The Buddha d) Gandhiji
26. The 2 divisions charitable, superior and misers, inferior was made by
a) Ambedkar b) Avvai, the Tamil poetess
c) The Buddha d) Gandhiji
27. Which policy followed by the British rulers that exaggerated caste
divisions of India ?
a. divide and rule policy b. equality of opportunity
c. racial discrimination d. non-cooperation
28. Who tried to repudiate caste and proclaim the oneness of Hindu
community ?
a) Ambedkar b) Gandhiji
c) Nehru d) both Ambedkar and Gandhiji

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29. “They bought about a veritable revolution in social thought”.

Who does “they” refer to
a) Ambedkar b) Gandhiji
c) Nehru d) both Ambedkar and Gandhiji
30. “They bought about a veritable revolution in social thought” .
How did bring about the revolution?
A. Gandhiji stressed duties of higher castes and Ambedkar stressed
the rights of depressed classes.
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B. They kept the people aware of the British

C. They engaged people in freedom struggle
D they developed social thought among people
31. Why did the British exaggerate the caste divisions of India?
A. To divide and rule Indian.
B. To strengthen their hegemony over Indians.
E. To oppress the Indians
D, To rule the Indians
32. How did the British exaggerate the caste divisions of India ?
A. by the divide and rule policy
B. To strengthen their hegemony over Indians.
C. To oppress the Indians
D. To rule the Indians
33. Who described Ambedkar as the ‘symbol of revolt’?
A. Gandhiji B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C.Phule D.Avvai, the Tamil Poetess
34. Why did Nehru describe Ambedkar as the ‘symbol of revolt’?
Because ______.
A. He was the Chairman of the drafting committee of Constitution.
B. He advocated constitutional methods .
C. he kept the depressed classes aware of their rights
D. to condole his death
35.The word ‘hegemony’ means______________
A. distinction B. strength C. revolution. D. control

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36. Caste system in India is in a strong position because of ___________.

A. The British have exaggerated
B. Castes system is deeply entrenched due to it power structure
C. The British implemented divide and rule policy
D. Indian society has many caste divisions

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THE SONG OF INDIA
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1. The two speaker in the poem are

A.The poet and the mother.
B.The poet and his mother.
C.The poet and his friend.
D.The poet and his aunt
2. When the poet wished to sing about the Himalayas and the three
seas,the three seas, theresponse of the motherland was
A.Pushing about beggar and leper.
B.To sing about the rich and poor.
C.To sing about the lakes and oceans.
D.To sing about the art and. architecture.
3. Himalayas have ………….. peaks.
A. snow born
B. snow cloud
C. snow tipped
D. snow
4. The book of ‘Marrow’ was written by.
A. The poet.
B. The poets mother.
C. The patriot.
D. The mother .
5. Swarm means …………..
A. beggar B. leper
C. indicating D.crowd
6. “The Song of India “is a dialogue between.
A. The people of India and some foreigners.
B. The poet Gokak and the sun God.
C. Mother India and the soldiers who fought for her.
D. The poet Gokak and mother India
7. The poet Gokak wished to sing about
A. The holy rivers of India B. The snow covered Himalayas.
C. The he forest of the South. D. The birds and animals in the country.

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8. The mother advised the poet , Gokak to sing about.

A. The poor under sick people in the country.
B. The rich under famous people of India.
C. The scientist who made many discoveries.
D. The Pilgrims who went to many holy places.
9. Of your children that died to call you there own. “Here ‘children’ refers
to.
A. The Youth of India. B. The soldiers who fought for the country.
C. The poet's children. D. The beggars of the country
10. “Said the mother in indignant words “This shows that the mother was
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A. Very happy B. Calm

C. Nervous D. Angry
11 A place of seclusion in deep woods is called ………..
A. void B. sylvan retreats
C. heaved D. swarm
12. The word ‘Querulous' means
A. Dissatisfied (complaining) B. Confused
C. frightened D. Ashamed
13. Mother India appeared to be sitting on
A. The dams and lakes B. The rock cut temples
C. The snow covered peaks D. The beautiful waves
14. ‘.....She sat and wrote the book of the Morrow’. The Book of the
Morrow refers to.
A. The history of the country. B. The future of the country.
C. The achievement of the country. D. The problems of the country.
15. It was a clear down like a nightmare fled the night. This means that.
A. The future was bright. B. The sun had gone down.
C. There was darkness all around. D. The poet had a bad dream
16. In the poem “The Song of India" Motherland wants the poet to sing
about
A. The Sears and prophet B. Strikes and class war
C. Dams and lakes D. Himalayas under three seas
17. Mother India appeared to be sitting on
A. The peaks of Himalaya B. The beautiful waves
C. The rock cut temples D. The dams and lakes
18. The poem ‘The song of India' was written by......
A. Rabindranath Tagore B. V.K. Gokak
C. R. Venkataraman D. B. M .Srikantaiah
19. “Epic” means .....
A. a small poem B. a long narrative poem
C. a comedy drama D . a book written by seers and prophet
20. According to V. K. Gokak, who shows the right path of a good path?
A. The Mother India B.A poet.
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21.………. swarm mother India’s streets.

A. filth & dirt B. beggars & leper
C. sylvan retreats D. foul
22. ………... hewed the straight path
A] religious thinkers B] poets
C] seers & prophets D] social reformers
23 …………… are described as pitiful things.
A] wrinkled faces B] pilgrims
C] helpless children D] white birds
24. Mother India’s ………… opened like earth’s destiny.
A] hand B] forehead
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C] heart D] oceans
25 ………… wash mother’s palm.
A. rain B. three seas
C. Himalayas D. poet
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THE CONCERT

1) Pandit Ravi Shankar’s concert was arranged at____________________.

A .Shanmukhananda Auditorium. B. Gaganpur
C. Pune D. Cricket stadium
2) Pandit Ravi Shankar is the maestro in playing_________________.
A. Tabla B.sitar C. violin D.drum
3) The chance of life time for Anant was__________.
A. To talk to Ravi Shankar B. to welcome Ravi Shankar his home
C. to be a part of concert D. To hear and see Pandit Ravi Shankar
4) The announcement in the newspaper that excited Smita was___________.
A. there was a cricket match at wanged stadium
B. Five men were killed in an accident
C. flower show had been arranged at the nearby park
D. Pandit Ravi Shankar’s concert was arranged at Shanmukhananda
Auditorium.

5) The known frightening truth to Smita was______________________.

A. her brother Anant was going to die of cancer
B. she would be failed in the exam
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6) The native place of Smita’s family was_________________.

A. Bombay B. Delhi C. Gaganpur D. Kolkatta
7) Anant’s guru was astonished because _____________________.
A. Anant could compose his own tunes
B. Anant was the fastest runner
C. Anant was good at Table Tennis
D. Anant was going to die of cancer
8) Smita’s family used to stay in Bombay at_____________.
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A. the hospital
B. Aunt Sushila’s apartment in Bombay
C.Resort in Bombay
D. their rented house
9) The suggestion given by Aunt Sushila to Smita to feel better was ____.
A. to walk in the park B. watch a movie
C. play Sitar D. play tabla
10) The audience respected the Great master Pandit Ravi Shankar by ____.
A. clapping loudly B. shouting slogan on him
C. a standing ovation D. praying silently
11) The person who made a long boring speech at the concert was_______.
A. the singer B. Ravi Shankar
C .Allah Rakha D. A large moustachioned man
12) Smita wriggled through the crowd. Because she wanted to_____.
A.meet and see Pandit Ravi Shankar B.Meet the music band
C. congratulate Ravi Shankar D.Invite Ravi Shankar home
13) Who was a frequent accompanist to Pandit Ravi Shankar________.
A. Ustad Bismilla Khan B.Ustad Allah Rakha
C. his friend D.His guruji
14)Who discouraged Smita to when She requested Ravi Shankar?_____.
A. large moustachioed man B . Alla Rakha
C. The audience D. Ravi Shankar.
15)Who suggested the time of concert?__________________.
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16) Who gave the consent to the home concert finally?_____________.

A. large moustachioed man B . Alla Rakha
C. The audience D. Ravi Shankar.
17) Smita’s mother asked her to be silent because______________________.
A. her brother was ill and needed bed rest
B. girls are not allowed to excitement in Indian families
C. she did not like noise
D. they were in their Aunt’s apartment
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18) Anant raised himself and his eyes were shining even in his sick bed
because__________________.
A. he was ill
B. he knew the truth about his death
C. he saw a nightmare
D. he heard the name of Pandit RaviShankar
19) Smita was so excited that she had forgotten that her brother was __.
A. ill B. a table tennis player C. going to die D. in rest
20) The word which hung in the air in Smita’s family was__________.
A. Table Tennis B. Children’s Education C. Cancer D. death
21) Smita and her family had come to Bombay so that_____________________.

A. the children get good education

B. Anant could be treated at the cancer Hospital in the city
C. they can spend Holidays at their Aunt’s apartment
D. they can attend the concert
22) Smita’s family came to Bombay with high hopes in the miracles of___.

A. modern Science B. God C. medicines D. modern surgery

23) Anant wanted to become a great ____________.

A. flutist B. singer C .musician D. Sitarist

24) Smita cried out in a choked voice because____________________.

A. she could not accompany Anant to the concert
B. Her brother was going to die shortly
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25) The last wish of Anant was to _________________________.

A. become a fastest runner again

B.take part in the forth coming table –tennis tournament
C.recover from cancer
D.see and listen to Ravi Shankar’s concert

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JAZZ POEM TWO

1. ‘His wrinkled old face so full of wearies of living’ Suggest that the jazz

player was

a. Old and Happy b. Not enthusiastic about life

c. Lively but old d. Very enthusiastic about life.

2. The jazz player compares himself to a/an_____

a. Bird b. Ancient mariner

c. Coleridge d. Black gospel.

3. The Blackman was sent here to preach _____

a. Gospel of Jesus b. Black gospel of jazz

c. soft words d. White gospel of jazz

4. Jazz player closed his eyes, bent his head down. It suggests that he is a ____

a. Black Man b. Commanding artist

c. Artist in music d. pathetic figure

5. The old jazz player wore ____

a. Coat b. Jeans

c. a hat d. Old blue shirt

6. Jazz players face was ____

a. Shaved b. Smooth

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7. The old jazz player was ____

a. Rich man b. Poet

c. Dancer d. Musician

8. The old jazz player was best player in

a. Tabala b. sitar

c. Saxio Phone d. Uioline

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9. His rundown shoes have paper in them, it suggests jazz player ______

a. was poor b. had come running

c. was a good sports man d. kept his note in his shoes

10. The face of the jazz Musician is wrinkled because of his ______

a. profession b. Happiness

c. wearies of living d. Old Age

11. which of the following phrases do not match with the appearance of jazz

player ______

a. Closed eyes b. Frayed collar

c. Faded blue shirt d. Happy laughter

12. The jazz players shoes have in them ______

a. notes b. paper

c. cotton d. cloth

13. ‘Like a Black ancient mariner’ the figure of a speech employed here is

a. personification b. metaphor

c. smile d. Synecdoche

14. His rough unshaven face shoes

a. Happy b. Sad
c. Lively d. Pain
15. When a Black Man played Old Saxophone, he competed to
a. Black Man b. Bird
c. Mariner d. Singer

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16. The Poem Jazz Poem Two was written by

a. William Shakespeare b. Carl Wendall Hines

c. Cobridge d. John Keats

17. Jazz player feels that he is spreading the message of

a. His Master b. God

c. The Poet d. The Bird

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18. The Jazz Player never aware about his _____

a. Music b. Physical appearance

c. Thoughts d. Feelings

19. His wrinkled old face is full of _____

a. Thoughts b. Happiness

c. Wearies of living d. gray

20. His Frayed collar faded but blue old shirt turns

a. Blue b. Black

c. Red d. white

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COLOURS OF SILENCE
1. Satish could hear Surender only after he repeated the question three
times because________.
A. he was busy in drawing B. he was watching T.V
C . he did not notice him D. he could not hear him
2. Satish asked Surender to why he was speaking so softly
because_______________________.
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A. he was busy in drawing B. he was watching T.V

C . he did not notice him D. he could not hear him
3. Satish suffered terrible headaches and feeling as if dark and silent
since____________________.
A. he went to Kashmir B. met with an accident
C. last operation on his leg D. suffered from fever
4. Surender gave a strange look at Satish because_________________.
A. he was busy in drawing B.he was watching T.V
C . he did not notice him D.he could not hear him
5. Satish met with an accident when he was crossing a _______.
A. the road at his school B. rickety bridge over some rapids
C. the mountain path D. snow covered Himalaya in Kashmir
6. Satish suffered frequently from bouts of fever and infections, especially
of the__________.
A. ears B. head C. eyes D. legs
7. Everything seemed to Satish like scenes from some pantomime show
because___________.
A. he was suffering from bouts of fever
B. he was operated on his legs
C.he had lost his hearing
D.he had lost his sight
8. The doctors didn’t know the cause for Satish ill health except that_____.
A. he was suffering from bouts of fever
B. he was operated on his legs
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9. Satish did not want to go to another school because____________________.

A. he was suffering from bouts of fever
B. he was operated on his legs
C. hearing problem
D. frequent absence to school
10. Satish could not talk freely with anyone because__________________.
A. he was suffering from bouts of fever
B. he was operated on his legs
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C.his neighbouring chidren teased him

D. he was unable to hear a single sound
11. Who supported Satish in teaching words and pronunciation? It was
his_______________.
A.father B.brother C.mother D.teacher
12. Satish’s father inspired him to learn a great deal by_________.
A. painting pictures B.singing songs
C. reading books D. studying words and their pronunciation
13. Satish became a voracious reader because of his_______.
A.father B.brother C.mother D.teacher
14. The books depressed and left a deep impression on Satish’s sensitive
mind because____.
A. he was not interested in reading books
B. he wanted to become an artist
C. they were the serious books meant for older chidren or adults
D. he was depressed by his plight
15. The turning point in Satish’s life was __________.
A. he watched a bird and drew its sketch B. his leg was operated
C. he was admitted to a new school D. he recovered his hearing
16. Sketching came naturally to Satish because he was good at___________.
A. drawing B. painting C. observing D. Urdu calligraphy
17. Satish’s father took away all note books he had drawn because_______.
A. He hated his son B. he was not good at drawing
C. He did not want his son to make a living by drawing
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18. Who was optimistic of Satish’ s recovery of hearing ? It was his_____.

A.father B.brother C.mother D.teacher
19. The only solace for Satish was _____________.
A. reading books B. painting C. observing birds D. Urdu calligraphy
20. Satish’s father found the best school of arts for Satish so that he_____.
A. forget his suffering by going to school
B. Enjoy his life
C. Make Life In His Chosen Field
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D. make great name as an artist.

THE BLIND BOY

1. The poem blind boy is written by ………...
A. William Shakespeare
B. V K Gokak
C. Colly Cibber
D. John Keats
2. The voice of the poem the blind boy is ………...
A. The poet himself
B. A blind boy
C. Storyteller
D. Doctor
3. A thing not enjoyed by the blind boy is…………
A. Sun
B. Nature
C. Sight
D. Day
4. The person as ‘you’ in the poem “The blind boy “………...
A. The poet
B. Social worker
C. Doctor
D. The people with sight
5. Which is not seen by the blind boy but felt him is ………...
A. The Earth
B. The Sun
C. The Moon
D. His body
6. The blind boy can hear his hapless sorrow from …………
A. His Sight
B. Others’ sight
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7. The blind boy cheers his mind by ……………

A. Nature
B. Birds’ Song
C. His Song
D. Music
8. The tone of the blind boy is …………………
A. Surprise
B. Curiosity
C. Sadness
D. Jealous
9. A blind person understands weathers it is day or night by ………………...
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A. By feeling the warmth of the Sun

B. By hearing the other’s words
C. By running in the darkness
D. None of them above
10. The blind boy can feel ……………. the sun.
A. Warmth
B. Shine
C. Glitters
D. None
11. Complete the line, I feel him warm ……………...
A. Blessings of the sight
B. I often hear
C. With patience I can bear
D. But how can he
12. O Say what … the appropriate option to complete this line of the poem is.
A. Of wondrous thing you see
B. Day or night myself I make
C. Is that thing called light
D. Very enthusiastic about life
13. Whenever the blind boy sleeps, he feels it is …………...him.
A. Night
B. Day
C. Work
D. Enjoyment
14. What can the blind boy never enjoy?
A. Benefits of Money
B. Benefits of School
C. Benefits of Light
D. Benefits of Wealth
15. “With heavy sighs I often hear”, Here I refers to………………
A. The Poet
B. The Blind Boy
C. The Sun
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16. Whenever the blind boy is awake it is ………………... for him.

A. Night
B. Morning
C. Day
D. Evening
17. The riddle to the blind boy is…………
A. The secret of sight
B. The secret of nature
C. The secret of world
D. The secret of day and night
18. Who makes a day or night for the blind boy?
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A. The Sun
B. The Moon
C. Himself
D. People
19. “I feel him warm, but how can he or make it day or night” the word ‘him’
refers to ……...
A. Fire
B. The Sun
C. The Moon
D. A bulb
20. ‘Whilst thus I sing, I am a king’ the figures of speech used here is ………
A. Simile
B. Alliteration
C. Personification
D. Metaphor

KEY ANSWERS
1. C. Colly Cibber. 2. B. A blind boy
3. C. Sight. 4. D. The people with sight
5. B. The Sun. 6. B. Others’ sight
7. C. His Song. 8. C. Sadness
9. A. By feeling the warmth of the Sun. 10. A. Warmth
11. D. But how can he. 12. C. Is that thing called light
13. A. Night. 14. C. Benefits of Light.
15. B. The Blind Boy. 16. C. Day
17. D. The secret of day and night. 18. C.Himself
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NARAYANAPUR INCIDENT
Four choices are given for each of the questions/incomplete statements.
Choose the correct answer:
1) The year 1942 was the time of the ______.
A. Quit India Movement B. Swadeshi movement
C. Non-cooperation D. Independence movement
2) The author of the Narayanapura Incident was___________.
A. Mohan B. Suman
C. Shashi Deshapande. D. Gandhiji
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3) The two boys were holding aloft a picture of the________.

A. Jawaharlal Nehru. B. Mahatma Gandhiji
C. Bhagat Singh D. BharatMaths
4) A Police Officer who came to see the procession was ________.
A. D.S.P. C. A.C.P
B. S.P. D. D.C.P
5) The students marched in complete ___________.
A. with slogans B. silence
C. with noise D. violence
6) Mr. Patil was a__________.
A. Police B. Lawyer
C. Sub-Inspector D. Teacher
7) The 'Mysterious Parcel ' that was brought to Mohan’s house contained…
A. Newspaper B. Cyclostyling machine
C. Pamphlets D. Memorandums
8) ‘I haven’t come to trouble you’, a strange voice said. Here ‘I’ refers to _____.
A. Policeman B. Suman
C. Mohan D. The Sub-Inspector
9) In the story of Narayanapura Incident, the British arrested………
A. the teacher B. Mohan
C. Manju D. Babu
10) Who are disappointed at the marching?
A. Mohan and his classmate B. Manju and Babu
C. Suman and his friend D. The British
11) The Students handed ___________ to the D.S.P
A. the flag B. copies of Gandhiji's speech
C. a piece of paper D. Cyclostyling machine
12) Mohan's family were making copies of__________.
A. Gandhiji's speech B. Nehru's speech
C. The teacher's speech D. The freedom fighter's speech
13) Mr.Patil said that Mohan's father was his ________.
A. student B. enemy
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14) The students were marching _________ against the British rule.
A. silently B. noisy
C. loudly D. violent
15) Mohan’s father was a ___________.
A. Lawyer B. Teacher
C. Police D. Officer
16) Mohan and others were ___________ in the Pooja room.
A. counting money B. doing prayer
C. copying Gandhiji’s speech D. cooking
17) Mohan’s mother suggested _________ for hiding the cyclostyling machine.
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A. pooja room B. bedroom

C. living room D. kitchen
18) The Sub-Inspector came to help the Mohan’s family.Whobelieved him?
A. Mohan B.Amma
C. Suman D. Babu
19) Mohan lugged the machine out and gave it to ________.
A. Mr.Patil B. Amma
C. Babu D. Suman
20) The police suspected that Mohan and his family were hiding ……….
A. some money B. Manju and Babu
C. a piece of paper D. Cyclostyling machine

KEY ANSWERS
1. A. Quit India Movement
2. C. Shashi Deshapande
3. B. Mahatma Gandhiji
4. A. D.S.P
5. B. Silence
6. C. Sub-Inspector
7. B. Cyclostyling machine
8. D. The Sub-Inspector
9. A. The teacher
10. B. Manju and Babu
11. C. a piece of paper
12. A. Gandhiji’s speech
13. D. Friend
14. A. Silently
15. B. Teacher
16. C. copying Gandhiji’s speech
17. A. Pooja room
18. B. Amma
19. A. Mr.Patil
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"A GREAT MARTYR EVER CHERISHED"

1. Hanifuddin became a Great Martyr in the war of ______.

a) kargil. b) Kashmir. c) world war 1. d) would war 2.
2. The sand, like is life, slipped away______
a) forever b) always c) often d) nevertheless
3. Enter the Hanifuddin household and a warm smile will______ you to step
right in.
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a) welcome b) calls c) invite d) beckon

4. The _____sector in Kargil, now called sub-sector Hanif in memory of
Hanifuddin's bravery.
a) Kargil east b) North d) west. c) Turtuk
5. His friends called him as ______
a) buddy.c) Paul .b) Yaar. d) Khalifa
6. Hanif's mother was_____
a) Hema Aziz .b) Fatima. c) Neha. d) Zeba.
7. Hanif's mother Hema Aziz was_____.
a) a musician. b) a vocal artist. c) a dancer. d) an actor.
8. Hanif's elder brother name was____
a) Khalif. b) Syed. c) Fazil. d) Nafisuddin
9. Nafisuddin worked as a ______at JD Tyler School.
a) professor b) teacher c) lecturer d) headmaster.
10. Hanif had no friends till 14 years of age because_____
a) ideal b) extrovert c) intelligent d) intovert
11. Hanif got training in the______
a) IIM b) IMA c) IEF d) IAM
12. The training was so tough and Hanif said it was like______at midnight.
a) sleep c) awake b) mussourie bath d) cold bath
13. Hanif joined the_____ and was posted.
a) 11 Rajaputana Rifles b) Narasingh post
c) Assame camp d) Jaipur Battalion.
14. The officers of Rajaputana Rifles formed a music group now called as_____
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15. Which one of the following sentences show that Hanif was a young man
with varied talents and interests?
a) he sang very well. b) he was good at sports.
c)he is a very good actor. d)he loves playing drums.
16. His family has started a school in______ under the Hanif Foundation.
a) Kullu b) Manali c) Jaipur d) Turtuk
17. He was posted at Jaipur and then at______ , just prior to the Kargil was of
1999.
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a) Palchan b) Kullu c) Siachin d) Rajput.

18. Hema Aziz politely decline the Indian army's_____ offer of a petrol pump.
a) gift b) compensation c) free d) bravery.
19. People live and die, but continue to live forever in the hearts of ______
a) friends b) patriots c) well-wisher d) family.
20. Hema Aziz politely refused the Indian army's compensation offer of___.
a) a house. b)money. c) a petrol pump. d) a job.

KEY ANSWER
1) a 2) a 3) d 4) c 5) d 6) a 7) b
8) d 9) b 10) d 11) b 12) b 13) a 14) c
15) d 16) a 17) d 18) b 19) b 20) c

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KEY ANSWER
41. D, 42. C, 43. C, 44. C, 45. B or C, 46. B, 47. C,
48. C, 49. C, 50. C, 51. B, 52. B, 53. C, 54. D,
55. C, 56. B, 57. D, 58. C, 59. B, 60. C, 61. B,
62. D, 63. C, 64. B, 65. A, 66. C, 67. A, 68. B,
69. A, 70. A, 71. B, 72. B, 73. C, 74. C, 75. B,
76. B, 77. B, 78. C, 79. B, 80. C
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