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This section includes 1522 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 8th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 201. |
Find the correct sentence in INDIRECT speech which matches to this sentence in DIRECT speech Mary asks, "Are you ok, Harry?" |
| A. | Mary asks Harry if he was ok. |
| B. | Mary told Harry he was ok. |
| C. | Mary told Harry he was ok. |
| D. | Mary asked if harry was ok? |
| Answer» B. Mary told Harry he was ok. | |
| 202. |
Fill the blanks with suitable prepositions. The policeman beat the protester _____________ a cane |
| A. | For |
| B. | From |
| C. | With |
| D. | To |
| E. | Under |
| Answer» D. To | |
| 203. |
DIRECTIONS: In the questions below the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice. She spoke to the official on duty. |
| A. | The official on duty was spoken to by her |
| B. | The official was spoken to by her on duty. |
| C. | She was spoken to by the official on duty. |
| D. | She was the official to be spoken to on duty. |
| Answer» B. The official was spoken to by her on duty. | |
| 204. |
DIRECTIONS: In the questions below the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice. They may win the battle. |
| A. | The battle may be win. |
| B. | The battle may be won. |
| C. | The battle may be won by them. |
| D. | The battle may won. |
| Answer» C. The battle may be won by them. | |
| 205. |
Change the following Direct speech into indirect speech. James said to his teacher, "I have cleaned it as best as I could". |
| A. | James told his teacher that he had cleaned it as best as he could |
| B. | James told his teacher that he has cleaned it as best as he could |
| C. | James said to his teacher I have cleaned it as best as I could |
| D. | James told his teacher that he was cleaned it as best as I could. |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. James told his teacher that he has cleaned it as best as he could | |
| 206. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following statement and choose the correct option from the given alternatives. You have made some silly mistakes which have been pointed out to you. You will: |
| A. | Laugh it away |
| B. | Get angry |
| C. | Feel thankful |
| D. | Feel miserable |
| Answer» D. Feel miserable | |
| 207. |
DIRECTIONS: In the questions below the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice. Bring the bottle of juice. |
| A. | Let a bottle of juice be brought. |
| B. | Let bottle of juice be brought. |
| C. | Let a bottle of juice brought. |
| D. | Let a bottle of juice be bring. |
| Answer» B. Let bottle of juice be brought. | |
| 208. |
DIRECTIONS: In the questions below the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice. It is time to prepare for the game trails. |
| A. | It is time to prepared for the game trails. |
| B. | It is time to be prepared for the game trails. |
| C. | It is time for the game trails to prepared. |
| D. | It is time for the game trails to be prepared. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 209. |
DIRECTIONS: In the questions below the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice. You should open the wine about three hours before you use it. |
| A. | Wine should be opened about three hours before use. |
| B. | Wine should be opened by you three hours before use. |
| C. | Wine should be opened about three hours before you use it. |
| D. | Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 210. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct word that best completes each sentence.Dasha's piano ___ is at 3:30 every week. |
| A. | lessen |
| B. | lesson |
| C. | laison |
| D. | lesion |
| Answer» C. laison | |
| 211. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct word that best completes each sentence.Would you ___ the cheese for the pizza? |
| A. | grate |
| B. | great |
| C. | gratee |
| D. | greeat |
| Answer» B. great | |
| 212. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct word that best completes each sentence.Dr. Venketesh built his castle on a dreary deserted ___ located far away from the mainland. |
| A. | aisle |
| B. | I'll |
| C. | isla |
| D. | isle |
| Answer» E. | |
| 213. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.POEM - 1I lay in sorrow, deep distressed:My grief a proud man heard; His looks were cold, he gave me goldBut not a kindly word.My sorrow passed-I paid him backThe gold he gave to me;Then stood erect and spoke my thanksAnd blessed his Charity.I lay in want, in grief and pahi:A poor man passed my way;He bound my head he gave me breadHe watched me night and day.How shall I pay him back again,For all he did to meOh, gold is great, but greater farIs heavenly Sympathy!How did the proud man help the poet when he was in deep distresses'? |
| A. | He gave him jewels |
| B. | He took him home |
| C. | He gave some money |
| D. | He pitied the poet. |
| Answer» D. He pitied the poet. | |
| 214. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.POEM - 1I lay in sorrow, deep distressed:My grief a proud man heard; His looks were cold, he gave me goldBut not a kindly word.My sorrow passed-I paid him backThe gold he gave to me;Then stood erect and spoke my thanksAnd blessed his Charity.I lay in want, in grief and pahi:A poor man passed my way;He bound my head he gave me breadHe watched me night and day.How shall I pay him back again,For all he did to meOh, gold is great, but greater farIs heavenly Sympathy!What was it he did not give the poet? |
| A. | money |
| B. | gold |
| C. | food |
| D. | sympathy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 215. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow.POEM - 1I lay in sorrow, deep distressed:My grief a proud man heard; His looks were cold, he gave me goldBut not a kindly word.My sorrow passed-I paid him backThe gold he gave to me;Then stood erect and spoke my thanksAnd blessed his Charity.I lay in want, in grief and pahi:A poor man passed my way;He bound my head he gave me breadHe watched me night and day.How shall I pay him back again,For all he did to meOh, gold is great, but greater farIs heavenly Sympathy!How did the poor man take care of the poet? |
| A. | The poor man gave him some money and food |
| B. | The poor man gave gold and kind words |
| C. | The poor man gave food to the poet and took care of him day and night |
| D. | He took the poet home and bound his head which was hurt. |
| Answer» D. He took the poet home and bound his head which was hurt. | |
| 216. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct Passive form of the following sentences. The students have eaten all the fruits. |
| A. | The fruits are been eaten by the students. |
| B. | The fruits are being eaten by the students. |
| C. | All the fruits have been eaten by the students. |
| D. | The fruits had been eaten by the students. |
| Answer» D. The fruits had been eaten by the students. | |
| 217. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct Passive form of the following sentences. The teacher punished all the students. |
| A. | The students were all punished by the teacher. |
| B. | All the students were punished by the teacher. |
| C. | Punishment was given to all the students by the teacher. |
| D. | Students were all punished by the teacher. |
| Answer» C. Punishment was given to all the students by the teacher. | |
| 218. |
Pick out the determiner word in the following sentences and select kind of determiner it is. Those books are useful. |
| A. | Article Determiners |
| B. | Demonstrative Determiners |
| C. | Possessive Determiners |
| D. | Numeral Determiners |
| E. | Quantitative Determiners |
| Answer» C. Possessive Determiners | |
| 219. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct Passive form of the following sentences. The farmer is ploughing this field. |
| A. | This field had been ploughed by the farmer. |
| B. | This field has been ploughed by the farmer. |
| C. | This field is being ploughed by the farmer. |
| D. | This field was being ploughed by the farmer. |
| Answer» D. This field was being ploughed by the farmer. | |
| 220. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct Passive form of the following sentences. They are plucking some flowers. |
| A. | Some flowers had been plucked by them. |
| B. | Some flowers have been plucked by them. |
| C. | Some flowers were being plucked by them. |
| D. | Some flowers are being plucked by them. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 221. |
Change the direct into indirect narration: Blossoms said to Buttercup, "I will handle this devil myself." |
| A. | Blossoms told Buttercup that she would handle that devil herself. |
| B. | Blossoms told Buttercup that I would handle this devil myself. |
| C. | Blossoms told Buttercup that she will handle that devil herself. |
| D. | All of the above. |
| Answer» B. Blossoms told Buttercup that I would handle this devil myself. | |
| 222. |
Fill in the blanks with the correct auxiliary verbs from the choices given below: Fortunately, the old car ____ not break down on the way. |
| A. | was |
| B. | did |
| C. | had |
| D. | is |
| Answer» C. had | |
| 223. |
Fill in the blanks with suitable modals. Karina's engagement ring is enormous! It _____ have cost a fortune. |
| A. | May |
| B. | Might |
| C. | Can |
| D. | Must |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 224. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. No one's ability to remember names is perfect. Yet this important skill gives you the advantage in business and personal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find yourself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'association- exaggerates? or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you. When something 'boils down' to something, it means that |
| A. | It ensures that something does happen. |
| B. | It causes something to first happen. |
| C. | It leads to something. |
| D. | It leads to situations that are very explosive. |
| Answer» D. It leads to situations that are very explosive. | |
| 225. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. No one's ability to remember names is perfect. Yet this important skill gives you the advantage in business and personal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find yourself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'association- exaggerates? or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you. What is the main cause of memory lapses? |
| A. | No person is perfect. |
| B. | The person is inattentive. |
| C. | Only a few people have the ability to ask questions. |
| D. | The person has high levels of concentration. |
| Answer» C. Only a few people have the ability to ask questions. | |
| 226. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. No one's ability to remember names is perfect. Yet this important skill gives you the advantage in business and personal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find yourself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'association- exaggerates? or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you. Why is it most important to remember names? |
| A. | You can do well in business. |
| B. | You can develop important skills to perfection. |
| C. | You can have an edge over others in certain areas. |
| D. | You can increase your attention span. |
| Answer» D. You can increase your attention span. | |
| 227. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general. There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights. Who are the people who can do something towards decreasing the number of fatal accidents? I. Offenders II. The government III. Road-users |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 228. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general. There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights. Which word is an antonym to the word offenders as used in the passage? |
| A. | Defenders |
| B. | Law-breakers |
| C. | Law-abiders |
| D. | Law keepers |
| Answer» D. Law keepers | |
| 229. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. There seem to be just two ways of perceiving time: some people complain about never having any, others are always looking for ways to kill time. But time is actually very fairly distributed. Everyone gets 60 minutes per hour and 24 hours per day, net; It is only the daily tasks that are distributed unequally. They make the day too short for some people and too long for others. Just imagine a pupil who is handed his lessons for the week all in one lump by the teacher: "By Saturday you have to do 100 maths problems, read 20 pages in your reading book, write two dictations and a composition, and know all about the geography of the North Sea and about the biblical Flood. You must also learn two songs, participate in sports and find time for needlework and drawing.?' The pupil will probably be shocked by this mountain of work and prefer to stay in bed pretending to have the flu. However, divided according to subjects and lessons, the weekly workload is not as intimidating. The pupil sees that all the subjects can be covered - and there is free time as well. When does the pupil see that all the subjects are covered and he has free time? |
| A. | When he is in bed |
| B. | When he has flu |
| C. | When the work is divided |
| D. | When the work is less |
| Answer» D. When the work is less | |
| 230. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. There seem to be just two ways of perceiving time: some people complain about never having any, others are always looking for ways to kill time. But time is actually very fairly distributed. Everyone gets 60 minutes per hour and 24 hours per day, net; It is only the daily tasks that are distributed unequally. They make the day too short for some people and too long for others. Just imagine a pupil who is handed his lessons for the week all in one lump by the teacher: "By Saturday you have to do 100 maths problems, read 20 pages in your reading book, write two dictations and a composition, and know all about the geography of the North Sea and about the biblical Flood. You must also learn two songs, participate in sports and find time for needlework and drawing.?' The pupil will probably be shocked by this mountain of work and prefer to stay in bed pretending to have the flu. However, divided according to subjects and lessons, the weekly workload is not as intimidating. The pupil sees that all the subjects can be covered - and there is free time as well. Why does the author use "actually" in the sentence "But time is actually very fairly distributed'? |
| A. | Because everyone gets 60 minutes per hour and 24 hours per day net. |
| B. | Because all have the same time at their disposal. |
| C. | Because daily tasks are distributed equally. |
| D. | Because people complain that they get or don't get time. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 231. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. There seem to be just two ways of perceiving time: some people complain about never having any, others are always looking for ways to kill time. But time is actually very fairly distributed. Everyone gets 60 minutes per hour and 24 hours per day, net; It is only the daily tasks that are distributed unequally. They make the day too short for some people and too long for others. Just imagine a pupil who is handed his lessons for the week all in one lump by the teacher: "By Saturday you have to do 100 maths problems, read 20 pages in your reading book, write two dictations and a composition, and know all about the geography of the North Sea and about the biblical Flood. You must also learn two songs, participate in sports and find time for needlework and drawing.?' The pupil will probably be shocked by this mountain of work and prefer to stay in bed pretending to have the flu. However, divided according to subjects and lessons, the weekly workload is not as intimidating. The pupil sees that all the subjects can be covered - and there is free time as well. The phrase "all in one lump' means |
| A. | Herculeus task. |
| B. | Difficult work. |
| C. | All together at a go. |
| D. | Mountain of work. |
| Answer» D. Mountain of work. | |
| 232. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. There seem to be just two ways of perceiving time: some people complain about never having any, others are always looking for ways to kill time. But time is actually very fairly distributed. Everyone gets 60 minutes per hour and 24 hours per day, net; It is only the daily tasks that are distributed unequally. They make the day too short for some people and too long for others. Just imagine a pupil who is handed his lessons for the week all in one lump by the teacher: "By Saturday you have to do 100 maths problems, read 20 pages in your reading book, write two dictations and a composition, and know all about the geography of the North Sea and about the biblical Flood. You must also learn two songs, participate in sports and find time for needlework and drawing.?' The pupil will probably be shocked by this mountain of work and prefer to stay in bed pretending to have the flu. However, divided according to subjects and lessons, the weekly workload is not as intimidating. The pupil sees that all the subjects can be covered - and there is free time as well. What "mountain of work' does the writer refer to? |
| A. | Only one hundred maths problems |
| B. | Work that has to be done on Saturday |
| C. | Daily tasks |
| D. | Work to be done that week |
| Answer» E. | |
| 233. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. People usually have to listen, whatever the beginning is like: but there is a great deal of difference between a listening which stops just short of fingers in the ears, and a listening which is eager and willing. It is with this difference that we are concerned. We want people to enjoy listening to us, not to endure it. To ensure this, we must start well. The first and the last impressions are important. The beginning of a speech, requires special consideration, for it sets the tone for what is to follow. The aim of the beginning is to make the audience feel that what is to follow is going to be good, going to be memorable. The last thing the speaker should do is to begin by undermining the confidence of the audience in his ability to address them. One would have thought this so obvious that no one in his senses would do so, yet time and again, we hear speakers apologising for their very existence. Every speech is a series of climaxes leading, as in a stage drama, to a grand climax or end. And unity is a necessary ingredient of speech. The ending, like the beginning, must be memorable. It must be the last blow of the hammer on the nail you have been banging in throughout the speech. When you have said it, the audience should feel the force of it. Always try to keep your audience wondering to some extent what is coming next. A little mild mystery is a great help. Which word is opposite in meaning to obvious as used in the passage? |
| A. | Feeble |
| B. | obscure |
| C. | Stiff |
| D. | legible |
| Answer» C. Stiff | |
| 234. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general. There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights. Why do motorists jump traffic lights? |
| A. | Because it's in their hands to make urgent Appointments |
| B. | Because they want to give up appointments that need immediate presence |
| C. | Because they do not pay attention to when they should stop at signals |
| D. | Because they do not use roads that have traffic lights |
| Answer» D. Because they do not use roads that have traffic lights | |
| 235. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. People usually have to listen, whatever the beginning is like: but there is a great deal of difference between a listening which stops just short of fingers in the ears, and a listening which is eager and willing. It is with this difference that we are concerned. We want people to enjoy listening to us, not to endure it. To ensure this, we must start well. The first and the last impressions are important. The beginning of a speech, requires special consideration, for it sets the tone for what is to follow. The aim of the beginning is to make the audience feel that what is to follow is going to be good, going to be memorable. The last thing the speaker should do is to begin by undermining the confidence of the audience in his ability to address them. One would have thought this so obvious that no one in his senses would do so, yet time and again, we hear speakers apologising for their very existence. Every speech is a series of climaxes leading, as in a stage drama, to a grand climax or end. And unity is a necessary ingredient of speech. The ending, like the beginning, must be memorable. It must be the last blow of the hammer on the nail you have been banging in throughout the speech. When you have said it, the audience should feel the force of it. Always try to keep your audience wondering to some extent what is coming next. A little mild mystery is a great help. Which of the following should a speaker NOT do? |
| A. | Make the audience wait for the mystery. |
| B. | Gain confidence from the audience. |
| C. | Make the beginning with special consideration. |
| D. | Make the first and last impressions important. |
| Answer» C. Make the beginning with special consideration. | |
| 236. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. People usually have to listen, whatever the beginning is like: but there is a great deal of difference between a listening which stops just short of fingers in the ears, and a listening which is eager and willing. It is with this difference that we are concerned. We want people to enjoy listening to us, not to endure it. To ensure this, we must start well. The first and the last impressions are important. The beginning of a speech, requires special consideration, for it sets the tone for what is to follow. The aim of the beginning is to make the audience feel that what is to follow is going to be good, going to be memorable. The last thing the speaker should do is to begin by undermining the confidence of the audience in his ability to address them. One would have thought this so obvious that no one in his senses would do so, yet time and again, we hear speakers apologising for their very existence. Every speech is a series of climaxes leading, as in a stage drama, to a grand climax or end. And unity is a necessary ingredient of speech. The ending, like the beginning, must be memorable. It must be the last blow of the hammer on the nail you have been banging in throughout the speech. When you have said it, the audience should feel the force of it. Always try to keep your audience wondering to some extent what is coming next. A little mild mystery is a great help. In the sentence "We hear speakers apologising for their very existence", the author says that when speakers apologise, they are, in fact, |
| A. | Apologising to the wrong people. |
| B. | Wrong because they do this time and again. |
| C. | Not in their senses. |
| D. | Making the audience not sure of the speaker or in what he says. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 237. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. People usually have to listen, whatever the beginning is like: but there is a great deal of difference between a listening which stops just short of fingers in the ears, and a listening which is eager and willing. It is with this difference that we are concerned. We want people to enjoy listening to us, not to endure it. To ensure this, we must start well. The first and the last impressions are important. The beginning of a speech, requires special consideration, for it sets the tone for what is to follow. The aim of the beginning is to make the audience feel that what is to follow is going to be good, going to be memorable. The last thing the speaker should do is to begin by undermining the confidence of the audience in his ability to address them. One would have thought this so obvious that no one in his senses would do so, yet time and again, we hear speakers apologising for their very existence. Every speech is a series of climaxes leading, as in a stage drama, to a grand climax or end. And unity is a necessary ingredient of speech. The ending, like the beginning, must be memorable. It must be the last blow of the hammer on the nail you have been banging in throughout the speech. When you have said it, the audience should feel the force of it. Always try to keep your audience wondering to some extent what is coming next. A little mild mystery is a great help. Which of the following is the same as that of the aim of making a beginning? |
| A. | Using idiomatic phrases or proverbs to explain something. |
| B. | Using an attractive cover to lure one into buying the content. |
| C. | Making the narration most colorful with anecdotes. |
| D. | Giving gifts as thanks for listening. |
| Answer» C. Making the narration most colorful with anecdotes. | |
| 238. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. There were blinding flashes, followed by peels of thunder our anxiety rose into fear. Suddenly without any warning' our helicopter went into a spin and nosedived into the darkness below. There was a deafening crash. The impact was so tremendous that we thought we had been torn into a thousand pieces. I only realized that I was still alive when I felt cold water. The chopper had plunged into the sea as it began to sink, water was gushing in. I began to grope my way around to find an exit. Although I had my inflatable life jacket on, I resisted using it lest I became stuck inside the chopper. It was a great relief when I finally found an opening. I swam through it and surfaced. Then I inflated my life-jacket suddenly I heard some familiar voices. It turned out to be the pilot and his assistant. Was I glad to know that they survived the crash! But where were three more of our fellow crew members? If they had not swum away from the sinking helicopter, they would have been drowned the three of us grouped together as it would increase our chances of survival. We then took stock of the situation the helicopter had probably gone down. We were not able to locate our whereabouts in the dark. We decided to stay put until dawn. Even then, we had to endure the rough waves, cold rains and strong currents. We gave each other encouragement and clung together throughout the night. How many were flying on the chopper? |
| A. | More than 10 |
| B. | Three |
| C. | Ten |
| D. | Six |
| Answer» E. | |
| 239. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. There were blinding flashes, followed by peels of thunder our anxiety rose into fear. Suddenly without any warning' our helicopter went into a spin and nosedived into the darkness below. There was a deafening crash. The impact was so tremendous that we thought we had been torn into a thousand pieces. I only realized that I was still alive when I felt cold water. The chopper had plunged into the sea as it began to sink, water was gushing in. I began to grope my way around to find an exit. Although I had my inflatable life jacket on, I resisted using it lest I became stuck inside the chopper. It was a great relief when I finally found an opening. I swam through it and surfaced. Then I inflated my life-jacket suddenly I heard some familiar voices. It turned out to be the pilot and his assistant. Was I glad to know that they survived the crash! But where were three more of our fellow crew members? If they had not swum away from the sinking helicopter, they would have been drowned the three of us grouped together as it would increase our chances of survival. We then took stock of the situation the helicopter had probably gone down. We were not able to locate our whereabouts in the dark. We decided to stay put until dawn. Even then, we had to endure the rough waves, cold rains and strong currents. We gave each other encouragement and clung together throughout the night. Why did the crew members decide to 'stay put?? |
| A. | Because they could not make out where they were. |
| B. | Because they knew help would come. |
| C. | Because they could swim only in the day time. |
| D. | Because the storm would abate in the day time. |
| Answer» B. Because they knew help would come. | |
| 240. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. There were blinding flashes, followed by peels of thunder our anxiety rose into fear. Suddenly without any warning' our helicopter went into a spin and nosedived into the darkness below. There was a deafening crash. The impact was so tremendous that we thought we had been torn into a thousand pieces. I only realized that I was still alive when I felt cold water. The chopper had plunged into the sea as it began to sink, water was gushing in. I began to grope my way around to find an exit. Although I had my inflatable life jacket on, I resisted using it lest I became stuck inside the chopper. It was a great relief when I finally found an opening. I swam through it and surfaced. Then I inflated my life-jacket suddenly I heard some familiar voices. It turned out to be the pilot and his assistant. Was I glad to know that they survived the crash! But where were three more of our fellow crew members? If they had not swum away from the sinking helicopter, they would have been drowned the three of us grouped together as it would increase our chances of survival. We then took stock of the situation the helicopter had probably gone down. We were not able to locate our whereabouts in the dark. We decided to stay put until dawn. Even then, we had to endure the rough waves, cold rains and strong currents. We gave each other encouragement and clung together throughout the night. What is meant by the expression 'took stock of? |
| A. | To hang on to the chopper to prevent one-self from being drowned. |
| B. | To take the stock stored in the chopper. |
| C. | To find out in which part of the sea they were. |
| D. | To find out in what position they were. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 241. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. There were blinding flashes, followed by peels of thunder our anxiety rose into fear. Suddenly without any warning' our helicopter went into a spin and nosedived into the darkness below. There was a deafening crash. The impact was so tremendous that we thought we had been torn into a thousand pieces. I only realized that I was still alive when I felt cold water. The chopper had plunged into the sea as it began to sink, water was gushing in. I began to grope my way around to find an exit. Although I had my inflatable life jacket on, I resisted using it lest I became stuck inside the chopper. It was a great relief when I finally found an opening. I swam through it and surfaced. Then I inflated my life-jacket suddenly I heard some familiar voices. It turned out to be the pilot and his assistant. Was I glad to know that they survived the crash! But where were three more of our fellow crew members? If they had not swum away from the sinking helicopter, they would have been drowned the three of us grouped together as it would increase our chances of survival. We then took stock of the situation the helicopter had probably gone down. We were not able to locate our whereabouts in the dark. We decided to stay put until dawn. Even then, we had to endure the rough waves, cold rains and strong currents. We gave each other encouragement and clung together throughout the night. Why didn't he use the inflatable life-jacket initially? |
| A. | Because otherwise he would be caught in the fire easily. |
| B. | Because the chopper was in sea water. |
| C. | Because he wanted to, at first, navigate through the chopper. |
| D. | Because otherwise the life-jacket would catch fire. |
| Answer» D. Because otherwise the life-jacket would catch fire. | |
| 242. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. No one's ability to remember names is perfect. Yet this important skill gives you the advantage in business and personal relations. Memory lapses often boil down to a question of concentration. Firstly, keep focused. When you find yourself wrestling with a forgotten name ten seconds after an introduction, it's because you were inattentive. This happens primarily because we often are preoccupied with ourselves. Remember, when you're meeting someone new, clear your thoughts of outside concerns. If your mind wanders during an introduction, ask that the name be repeated. To reinforce your memory, dramatise faces. If you try to memorise names by rote, you'll probably forget the information quickly. But if you dramatise names and faces with memorable images, you'll most likely recall them with ease. The best way to retain new names is by 'association- exaggerates? or by forging connections between unlike things. You could also make associations. Once you've memorised a particular feature, transform the person's name into an unforgettable image through rudimentary and even amusing connections. Easy associations work best. The final key is to remember a person's name in review. During your conversation, say the name as often as it seems appropriate. Training yourself to remember names may take a lot of practice. But once you've mastered the art, you can be sure people will remember you. The advantages of having the ability to remember names are all of the following except that |
| A. | You will do better in business. |
| B. | You will do better in personal relations. |
| C. | People will remember you. |
| D. | You will be a good orator. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 243. |
Read all the following passages carefully and answer their related questions by choosing correct options. Government is taking seriously the issue of road safety and is committed to reducing the number of people killed in accidents. Forums are being conducted regularly to bring law-makers, law enforcement officers and road users together to discuss ways to tackle the rise in road accidents. Everyone agrees that more needs to be done on road safety in its determination to curb the rate of road accidents in the country. The Government, with the cooperation of relevant agencies, is making serious efforts to instil proper road culture in children, young adults and the public in general. There are approximately 14 million cars on the road with the figure on the rise and the traffic police have been taking a tough stance on traffic offenders. Statistics reveal that traffic-light-related offences are on the rise, especially in the urban areas. The traffic police, however, have taken a tough stance against traffic light defaulters by slapping hefty fines and 'awarding' demerit points to the offenders. Typical reasons cited for jumping traffic lights include rushing to an urgent appointment or even worse to be completely oblivious of the changing of the lights. The Government attempts to reduce road accidents in the country through all of the following methods except that |
| A. | Govt. is bringing all concerned together for discussion. |
| B. | It is taking steps to ensure that the public has road culture. |
| C. | It is committed to reducing the no. of fatal accidents. |
| D. | It is taking stock of the people killed in road accidents. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 244. |
Fill in the blanks with correct options (prepositions). He comes ____ a rich family. |
| A. | From |
| B. | of |
| C. | By |
| D. | with |
| Answer» B. of | |
| 245. |
Fill in the blanks with correct options (prepositions). I know you have a scooter ____ a car. |
| A. | Beside |
| B. | with |
| C. | Besides |
| D. | Both [b] and [c] |
| Answer» D. Both [b] and [c] | |
| 246. |
Fill in the blanks with correct options (prepositions). I have reached ____ the station. |
| A. | From |
| B. | at |
| C. | In |
| D. | No preposition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 247. |
Fill in the blanks with correct options (prepositions). They jumped ____ the running train. |
| A. | Of |
| B. | off |
| C. | In |
| D. | No preposition |
| Answer» C. In | |
| 248. |
Fill in the blanks with correct options (prepositions). He resembles ____ his father. |
| A. | To |
| B. | of |
| C. | At |
| D. | No preposition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 249. |
Fill in the blanks with correct options (prepositions). America attacked ____ Iraq. |
| A. | On |
| B. | at |
| C. | Upon |
| D. | No preposition |
| Answer» C. Upon | |
| 250. |
Fill in the blanks with correct options (prepositions). She is fortunate ____ having a friend like you. |
| A. | For |
| B. | of |
| C. | On |
| D. | in |
| Answer» E. | |