IEO Booklet For Class-VIII

Class 8 1st

Year 2010

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WORD & STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE  Choose the odd one out from each set of words.  1.  A.  B.  C.  D. 

terribly late  awfully cold  frightfully rich  dreadfully married 

2.  A.  B.  C.  D. 

actor  teacher  monitor  astronomer 

3.  A.  B.  C.  D. 

bulb: torch  nail: hammer  hard drive: computer  lens: camera 

Choose  the  word/phrase  which  is  NOT  the  meaning  of  the  underlined  word  in  the  sentence.  4.  They lived on the outskirts of the city.  A.  at the side of  B.  on the edge of  C.  along the border of  D.  in the middle of  5.  God has given us reason so that we could find out things for ourselves.  A.  understanding  B.  logic  C.  motive  D.  intelligence  Fill in the blanks with the correct suffix.  6.  The garage has been imagin____________ converted into hi‐tech offices.  A.  ‐ative  B.  ‐atively  C.  ‐ary  D.  ‐ation

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Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelt word.  7.  There was a volcanic  _________ in Hawaii recently.  A.  eruption  B.  erupsion  C.  erruption  D.  errupsion  Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase.  8.  Supermarkets  offer  discounts  to  keep  their  sales  steady  and  their  ________  satisfied.  A.  clients  B.  guests  C.  visitors  D.  customers  9.  The governor of the city was ___________ with grief at the sight of an elderly lady looking   for food in a rubbish dump.  A.  overcome  B.  overwhelmed  C.  overtaken  D.  overruled  10.  Dentists recommend brushing with toothpaste to __________ teeth from decay.  A.  avoid  B.  guard  C.  protect  D.  defend  11.  On  Tuesday,  we’ll  be  able  to  let  you  know__________  how  many  people  will  be  attending the conference.  A.  nearly  B.  exactly  C.  comparatively  D.  mostly  12.  Prehistoric  mammoths,  from  which  modern  elephants  are  believed  to  be  descended, __________  during the Ice Age.  A.  died out  B.  died down  C.  died off  D.  died away

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13.  ______________ the morning news, many houses on the island were destroyed.  A.  In addition to  B.  As of  C.  According to  D.  In spite of  14.  There were a few small villages _____________, but no major city for miles around.  A.  up and down  B.  back and forth  C.  on and off  D.  here and there  15.  Sorry,  but  that  book  is  _________.  We  will  get  copies  from  the  publisher  next  Monday.  A.  out of stock  B.  out of order  C.  off the shelf  D.  out of print  Grammar  Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase.  16.  Maria gave ______________ for his birthday.  A.  to little brother a football  B.  her little brother a football  C.  a football her little brother  D.  a football for her little brother  17.  I  dread  __________________  what  would  have  happened  if  there  had  been  an  accident.  A.  thinking  B.  thought of  C.  to think  D.  the thought  18.  I really regret my mistake. It was one that I______________ .  A.  ought not to be making  B.  ought not to made  C.  ought not to make  D.  ought not to have made

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19.  We should use ___________ time we have available to discuss Jaya’s proposal.  A.  the little of  B.  a little  C.  the little  D.  little  20.  The A.R. Rahman CD _________________________________.  A.  which we listened was good  B.  that we listened was good  C.  to which we listened was good  D.  to that we listened was good  Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose D.  21.  I really can’t say/ what was my reaction / to the announcement./ No error  A  B  C  D  22.  Adjusting to a new culture / can be extremely difficult / for some people/ No error.  A  B  C  D  23.  Had not I witnessed the experiment /I would never have believed /  A  B  it could be done  / No error.  C  D  Given below are sets of two sentences. Both sentences may be right or both wrong or  one of the two may be right. Select the correct option.  24.  P.  He insisted on that he was innocent.  Q.  He insisted on being paid at once.  A.  B.  C.  D. 

both right  both wrong  only P right  only Q right 

25.  P.  I gave her a book to read it.  Q.  He needs a place to live in it.  A.  B.  C.  D. 

both right  both wrong  only P right  only Q right

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READING  Read  the  passages  and  answer  the  questions  that  follow  by  choosing  the  correct  option. 

Passage 1  Hearing that a zookeeper has managed to train a lion to live in the same cage as a lamb,  a man pays a visit to see if it’s true. Amazingly, the man finds the animals lying next to  each other. ‘How did you do this?’ he asks the keeper. ‘Is this a trick?’ ‘No,’ replies the  zookeeper,  ‘this  has  been  going  on  for  three  months  now.  I  don’t  mind  telling  you,  though,’ he confides, ‘we’ve had to replace the lamb a few times.’ 

26.  Why did the man visit the zoo?  A.  To meet the zookeeper.  B.  To spend time with the lion and the lamb.  C.  To see the lion and the lamb living together.  D.  To see the lion eat a lamb. 

27.  ‘We’ve had to replace the lamb a few times.’ This was because  A.  the lion and the lamb were good friends.  B.  the lion got bored with the lamb.  C.  the hungry lion ate up the lambs put into the cage.  D.  the lambs grew afraid of the lion. 

28.  By  putting  the  lion  and  the  lamb  in  the  same  cage,  the  zookeeper  was  ____________  the  public.  A.  deceiving  B.  shocking  C.  entertaining  D.  informing

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Passage 2  Gardeners  are  being  encouraged  to  grow  striped  flowers  to  encourage  bumblebee  populations,  after  research  suggested  that  the  insects  are  most  attracted  to  them.  Stripes  on  petal  veins  direct  bumblebees  to  the  flower's  "central  landing  platform"  to  gather nectar and pollen. Researchers also found that red flowers were also attractive to  bumblebees.  Bees play a key role in agriculture by pollinating  crops. The scientists say that growing  such  inviting  plants  could  be  a  way  for  people  to  help  stem  what  has  been  called  a  "catastrophic" decline in UK bumblebee populations.  Professor Cathie Martin from John Innes Centre in Norwich said red, and striped flowers  were visited significantly more frequently than white or pink blooms. More flowers were  visited per plant as well, she added. 

29.  Recent research provides evidence that bumblebees are drawn to  A.  only white flowers.  B.  only red flowers.  C.  striped and red flowers.  D.  striped red flowers .  30.  Bumblebees can gather pollen grains easily from striped petals because the stripes  A.  invite them to visit such flowers.  B.  draw their attention to the place which contains pollen grains.  C.  help them choose flowers with large amounts of pollen grains.  D.  assist them in getting pollen grains.  31.  Research suggests that bumblebee populations need to increase because they  A.  help to improve agricultural growth.  B.  help to spread seeds to far off places.  C.  visit coloured flowers.  D.  help flowers bloom.  32.  In the phrase ‘… could be a way for people to help stem,’ the word stem means  A.  to attain  B.  to decrease  C.  to increase  D.  to check

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Passage 3  The very first time she sang professionally, playback singer Kavita Krishnamurty learnt a  lesson  she’s  never  forgotten.  It  was  1970,  and  at  age  16,  she’d  been  selected  by  composer Vijay S. Padukone to sing a 60‐second Tamil jingle advertising a popular brand  of  baby  food.  Already  on  edge  when  she  arrived  at  the  recording  studio,  Kavita  was  further  unnerved  to  find  the  legendary  Geeta  Dutt  there,  preparing  to  sing  the  same  jingle in Hindi.  “I’d  almost  certainly  have  muffed  my  lines,”  Kavita  says,  “had  not  Geeta  Dutt  done  something  wonderful.  Sensing  my  nervousness,  she  smiled  and  holding  my  hand  said,  ‘I’ve heard that you sing well. So don’t be afraid. Do your best.”  “Her words immediately put me at ease and my recording went without a hitch.”  Subsequently,  during  Kavita’s  struggle  to  make  it  as  a  playback  singer,  many  others  –  including Hemant Kumar and Manna Dey – provided encouragement and advice. “They  all taught me that you shouldn’t reach for success by trampling on other people.” 

33.  Kavita Krishnamurty’s first singing assignment was  A.  a film solo.  B.  a jingle for baby food.  C.  a duet with Geeta Dutt.  D.  a concert.  34.  Pick the word/phrase which suggests ‘not nervous.’  A.  on edge  B.  unnerved  C.  at ease  D.  muffed my lines  35.  When  Kavita  Krishnamurty  said  that  her  first  recording  went  without  a  hitch,  she  meant  that  A.  it went off smoothly.  B.  there were frequent interruptions.  C.  there were some retakes.  D.  it went off as anticipated.  36.  Through her struggle Kavita Krishnamurty learnt  A.  to do her best always.  B.  to be a good human being.  C.  to encourage young singers.  D.  to fight her nervousness.

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Passage 4  In 1820 it was  ‘Your Money or Your Life!’  Today both your money and your life are easy to protect,  when TRAVELSURE has got you covered.  Travellers and tourists can insure quickly and simply with TRAVELSURE against Personal  Accidents anywhere in the world, Loss of Personal Baggage, Money and Travel tickets,  and medical expenses (provided you are below 70 years old).  One Application Form covers them all.  Just a few minutes ensures peace of mind during  your holiday or business trip.  Why not drop us a line?  TRAVELSURE PVT LTD  “Very good people to deal with”  Race Course Circle, Vadodara 390 007, India 

37.  TRAVELSURE does not insure against  A.  personal accidents.  B.  loss of baggage.  C.  loss of money.  D.  loss of passport.  38.  Whose medical expenses are not covered?  A.  only infants and children  B.  travellers above 70 years  C.  travellers under 70 years  D.  all travellers and tourists  39.  The phrase ‘drop us a line’ means:  A.  write a letter to us  B.  come and meet us  C.  call and talk to us  D.  leave us a message  40.  A traveller would buy TRAVELSURE insurance because  A.  it covers loss of money and medical expenses for all.  B.  it provides quick access to tickets.  C.  the application process is quick and simple.  D.  it has been in existence since 1820.

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SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSIONS  Spoken Expression  Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue.  41.  Ravi:  Ria: 

Give me a call when you get back from the trip.  _____________________________________  A.  I’m sorry to hear that.  B.  I’ll surely do that.  C.  Why should I call you?  D.  My trip will exhaust me! 

42.  Stranger:  Can you tell me how to get to the post office?  Kumar:  _____________________________________  Stranger:  Thank you. So it’s not too far from here.  A.  Sorry, the post office is not here.  B.  You’ll find it in no time.  C.  You’re required to go to the end and turn left.  D.  Go to the end of the street and turn left.  43.  Sarah:  Keiko:  Sarah:  Keiko: 

Let’s have breakfast together on Sunday.  OK. Come to my house. My family always has a Japanese style breakfast  on Sundays.  _____________________________________  We usually have fish, rice and soup.  A.  Really? What do you have?  B.  Oh! I never have fish for breakfast.  C.  Fine. What time on Sunday?  D.  Will I have to sit down on the floor? 

44.  Mr. Thomas: These instructions don’t make sense. Can you state them clearly?  Secretary:  _____________________________________  A.  It will be done quite well this time.  B.  Okay, let me try to rephrase them.  C.  You bet I’ll do it well this time.  D.  Handle them on your own!

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Written Expression  Choose the correct sentence that completes the paragraph. 

45.  S1:  All animals have the power of regeneration to a greater or lesser degree.  S2:  _____________________________________  S3:  However, lower animals like earthworms and crayfish have a much greater  ability to replace parts.  A.  A lost fingernail can be replaced but not a lost finger.  B.  In humans and higher animals like apes and elephants it is quite limited.  C.  We see it most often in the healing of wounds and mending of bones.  D.  Flatworms can grow heads, tails, eyes and other internal organs. 

46.  S1:  In  most  parts  of  the  world,  typewriters  have  been  replaced  by  word  processors.  S2:  _____________________________________  S3:  You can also store a text and use it again at a later date.  A.  They allow you to make changes and corrections as you go along.  B.  Typewriters are almost forgotten today and they have become part of  history.  C.  Just ten or twenty years ago they were an essential part of every office.  D.  When you make a mistake, you don’t need to use a "whitener". 

47.  S1:  Findings suggest that wealthier people are happier.  S2:  _____________________________________  S3:  Once our basic needs are met, each extra rupee makes little or no difference.  A.  The link between money and happiness is complicated.  B.  Money can buy only a certain degree of happiness.  C.  Nowadays people are richer but not necessarily happier!  D.  Money buys status and status makes people feel better.

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Given  below  are  four  sentence  paragraphs  (S1‐S4).  S1  and  S4  are  given.  From  the  options, (P, Q, R) choose two sentences for S2 and S3.  48.  S1:  Kites have fascinated people for more than 2000 years.  P.  People in China and Malaysia have been flying kites since then.  Q.  Clothes, paper or bamboo have been used to make them.  R.  These materials, unlike pots and metal tools, disintegrate easily.  S4:  Therefore, to study the history of kites we have to rely on traditions and old  documents.  A.  B.  C.  D. 

PR  PQ  QP  QR 

49.  S1:  Inderjit Khurana, a teacher, used to commute to work by train.  P.  Therefore she launched ‘train platform schools’ in Bhubaneshwar  Q.  Khurana gradually established 20 such platform schools in the region.  R.  She was moved by the plight of children begging at the stations.  S4:  Khurana got the ‘National award for child welfare’ in 2004 for her work.  A.  B.  C.  D. 

QP  QR  RP  PQ 

50.  S1:  Brush your fingers gently across the leaves of a sensitive plant, and the  leaves instantly fold up.  P.  The stems, called petioles, droop as if ready to fall off the plant.  Q.  About ten minutes later, the leaves reopen, and the petioles rise again!  R.  Touching the plant too often can cause the plant to lose its leaves.  S4:  The  unusual  behavior  of  this  plant  has  earned  it  other  names  such  as  ‘the  humble plant’ and ‘the touch‐me‐not’.  A.  QP  B.  QR  C.  PR  D.  PQ 

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SECTION-I : WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE I

Read the sentences below and think of the word, which best fits, each space. Choose the right word from (A), (B), (C) or (D).

1.

________ he first lived in New York it took him a long time to get used to driving ________ the left.



(A) from; when



(B) when; on



(C) when; up

(D) where; on

2.

How ________ do you go jogging?’ ‘Oh, about once _________ week.’



(A) much; the

(B) many; a



(C) often; a

(D) often; the

II Choose the best answer from (A), (B), (C) or (D), to complete sentences. 3.

Anuj ________ French at Alliance Francaise this year.



(A) studies

(B) study



(C) is studying

(D) studied

4.

I will repair my camera as soon as I ________ what’s wrong with it.



(A) knows

(B) will know



(C) knew

(D) know

5.

Our teacher says we ________ take more than ten minutes for our break as we still have to complete the test.



(A) don’t have to

(B) don’t need to



(C) mustn’t

(D) couldn’t

6.

I usually ________ in the river in the summer holidays.



(A) swimming

(B) swim



(C) swam

(D) swims

7.

Children ________ to the age of 7 can travel free.



(A) by

(B) before



(C) up

(D) on

8.

After the terrible storm, nothing ________ of the small building on the hill.



(A) stayed

(B) remained



(C) remains

(D) staying

9.

Please don’t ________ at people like that. It’s rude.



(A) staring



(B) glances



(C) stare



(D) glance

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10. Do you think I could ________ your book for a moment?

(A) giving

(B) lending



(C) borrow

(D) lend

11. Who ________ the football match yesterday?

(A) winning





(C) won

(B) wins (D) gained

12. It can’t ________ a very good show since half the audience left the auditorium before it even finished.

(A) be

(B) have been



(C) had been

(D) was

13 Children learn better if they ________ music playing in the background.

(A) hearing

(B) listen



(C) having

(D) have



14. One needs a lot of ________ to be a writer.

(A) hardworking

(B) imagination



(C) creative

(D) fantasy

15. If I knew where the book was I ________ tell you.

(A) would





(C) do

(B) was (D) will

16. Have you ________ your bed yet?

(A) make

(B) did



(C) made

(D) done



17. It couldn’t ________ Aruna you saw at the Mall last evening. She is not in Chennai.

(A) be

(B) have been



(C) had been

(D) was

18. In today’s ________ society, everything including our skills are for sale.

(A) consuming





(C) consumption

(B) customer (D) consumer

19. No one wants to be a ________ .

(A) failing



(B) failed



(C) fails

(D) failure

20. How much we achieve depends partly on ambition and partly on ________ .

(A) quantity



(B) qualify



(C) qualification



(D) quantify



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III Look at these groups of words. For each group, choose the word that does not belong. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

0.

(B) Alien

(C) Detective

(D) Investigator

21. (A) Episode

(B) File

(C) Location

(D) Series

22. (A) Talented

(B) Clever

(C) Rebellious

(D) Gifted

23. (A) Academy

(B) Study

(C) Team

(D) Training

24. (A) Basement

(B) Case

(C) Crime

(D) Investigation



(A) Agent Answer: (B)

IV Choose the right option from (A), (B), (C) or (D) for each of the sentences. 25. Had it not been for Mukesh, we wouldn’t be here now?

(A) Mukesh does something.

(B) Mukesh has done something.



(C) We aren’t here now.

(D) We are here now.

26. Had you told me in advance I would have been happy to come?

(A) You didn’t tell me.



(B) You told me.



(C) I wasn’t happy to come.



(D) I didn’t come.

V Choose the part of the sentence that has a mistake. Select from (A), (B), (C) or (D). 27. (A) My brother

(C) reports

28. (A) Paris

(C) larger city

29. (A) These are



(C) book I’ve

30. (A) I’m hungry



(C) the

31. (A) The Guptas





(C) a family holiday

(B) always sends (D) on fax. (B) is the (D) in France. (B) the most interesting (D) ever read. (B) I’d like (D) sandwich please. (B) having (D) at the beach every year.

32. (A) She does

(B) not have many

(C) free time

(D) during the week.





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SECTION-II : Reading VI Look at the text. What does each one say? Choose from (A), (B), (C) or (D). 33.

To : Ajay From: Arun I have extra classes today and will be home late. I can’t afford to miss any more classes!! Tests coming up and have already skipped the last two. Can you record the US Open finals for me at 6 P.M.? Thanks





(A) Arun wants to make sure he doesn’t miss the finals.



(B) Arun wants Ajay to stay at home till the finals are over.



(C) Arun wants Ajay to get a film about the finals for them to watch.



(D) Ajay wants Arun to miss the classes.

34.

CAUTION! These animals are dangerous. Do not cross the fence.



(A) Don’t get any nearer to these animals because they may hurt you.



(B) Don’t let these animals to get out from behind the fence.



(C) It’s dangerous to bring animals into this area.



(D) These animals are nearly extinct therefore they are dangerous.

35.

WONDERLAND PARK Come see the new baby elephants. Feeding time daily at 7 A.M. Visitors are welcome to watch.



(A) Visitors can feed the baby elephants after 7 A.M.



(B) Visitors should never feed the baby elephants.



(C) Visitors can see how the baby elephants are fed at 7 A.M.



(D) Visitors can have their food while watching the animals.

36.

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OFFER BUY 2 GET 1 FREE. MAKE THE MOST OF THIS OFFER. ONLY TILL STOCKS LAST. Conditions apply.



(A) When you buy two shirts, we charge you for only one of them.



(B) We give you a free shirt with every shirt you buy.



(C) For every shirt you buy we give you a rebate on the second shirt.



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VII Read the following and answer the questions that follow. Woodcraft, metal and clay products, textiles and jewellery are all displayed at the National Artisan Export exhibition. Here you can see the artisans at work and also buy products directly from them. Most of the artists have come from different parts of the country. However, the artists working on traditional pieces of jewellery are from South India. Gold is the metal that is used most of all but you will also see silver, copper and platinum as well. The artists not only use expensive stones like diamonds but they also use shells and glass. When an artist makes a piece of jewellery, they usually begin with the shape that they work from drawings. Then they have to select the colour and a material. Most of the artists get their idea from sculptures they see in temples and old monuments. Most of the artists make trial pieces before they get the design just right. Although the artists make rings, necklaces and earrings like all jewellers, at this Export exhibition you can mainly see bracelets and bangles in all colours and designs. 37. What are some of the items that one can see at the Export Exhibition?

(A) Pieces of jewellery and hand-woven textiles.



(B) Woodcraft and products made of plastic.



(C) Glassware and tableware for the home.



(D) Items made of wood, clay and metal and pieces of jewellery.

38. Where are the artists from?

(A) South India



(B) North India



(C) Asia



(D) Various parts of India

39. The word traditional means __________ .

(A) old fashioned



(B) modern day design



(C) a design that has existed for a very long time



(D) creative and original





40. From where do the artists get ideas for their design?

(A) Fashion designers



(B) Film stars and models



(C) Old buildings



(D) Sculptures seen in monuments.



41. What are the metals that the artists work with to create their pieces of jewellery?

(A) Copper and bronze



(B) Silver and Plastic



(C) Gold and Platinum



(D) Gold, silver and copper



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Section-III : SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION VIII Choose the missing question words below that would give you one of the answer options marked. (You do not have to give the answers). Choose from (A), (B), (C) or (D). There is an example at the beginning (0).

(0) _______ did the first man land on the Moon?



(i)

in 1968

(ii) in 1969

(iii) in 1970



(A)

When

(B) Where

(C) Who



Answer : (A)

(D) Why

42. _________ were the 1960 Olympic Games held?

i.

in Rome



ii.

in Tokyo



iii.

in Melbourne

43. _________ section of the orchestra does the ‘tuba’ belong?

i.

Percussion



ii.

Brass



iii.

Woodwind

44. _________ is Dutch Elm disease so called?

i.

because it is only found in Holland.



ii.

because it was first discovered in Holland.



iii.

after the Dutch workers who discovered in cause.

45. _________ is the President of India?

i.

Pratibha Devisingh Patil



ii.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam



iii.

K.R. Narayanan

(A) Who

(B) Why

(C) Where

(D) Which

IX In each of the following conversations one sentence is missing. Choose the right one from options (A), (B), (C) or (D). 46. Driver

: Excuse me. Is this the right road to the Wonderland Museum?

Passer-by : Yes, it is go straight on to the traffic lights . Turn Right. Then it is about 3 km on the left.



Driver

: _______________________________________________.



Passer-by : Yes, it’s easy you can’t go wrong.



(A) Bye see you soon



(B) Thanks. Let me check. Straight on to the traffic lights and right. 3 kms and it is on the left



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47. Sentences 1 and 4 are given. Sentences 2 and 3 are missing. Select 2 sentences that will complete the paragraph from (A), (B), (C) or (D).

1.

Man relies on fruits and vegetables as foods which keep his body healthy.



2.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------



3.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------



4.

Fruits are constantly being improved by careful selection and cultivation.



(a) They are rich in minerals and vitamins.



(b) Apples are my favourite fruits.



(c) Some contain protein and starch and other useful things.



(d) Many fruits grow in India.



(A) (a), (d)

(B) (b), (c)

(C) (a), (c)

(D) (c), (d)

X (48-50) : Match the sentences with the endings (A), (B), (C) or (D). There is one extra ending that is not required. 48. I’ve been studying all evening. 49. Do you want me to give you a lift? 50. It is raining less and less nowadays. (A) By 8 o’clock I would have finished my assignments. (B) People will be going to war over water in the future. (C) In five years time we would have found a cure for water borne diseases. (D) I’m going to town anyway.

ppp

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SECTION-I : WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE. 1.

The heavy rain and accompanying flood brought with it a ______________ of problems.



(A) pressure

(B) plethora



(C) promise

(D) paucity

2.

The team was in a ______________ mood after a string of victories.



(A) buzzing

(B) blatant



(C) buoyant

(D) blizzard

3.

All the apartments in this block are occupied, this is the only one ______________.



(A) avoidable

(B) void



(C) haunted

(D) vacant

4.

The ______________ employee was pulled up by the boss.



(A) errant

(B) devious



(C) incorrect

(D) erudite

5.

Well-employed professionals in their 20s and 30s are commonly called ______________.



(A) newbies

(B) technocrats



(C) bigwigs

(D) yuppies

6.

Though well into the nineties, he is always on the ______________.



(A) run

(B) busy



(C) take

(D) move

7.

______________ ago was your grandfather born?



(A) How many year

(B) How old



(C) How much age

(D) How long

8.

You ______________ the factory unless you wear a helmet.



(A) mustn’t to enter

(B) will be entering



(C) can’t enter

(D) may enter

9.

If he hadn’t followed his teacher’s advice, he ______________ his exam.



(A) would have failed

(B) would been failing



(C) would have been failing

(D) wouldn’t have failed

10. He’ll ______________ come up with another unbelievable story today.

(A) most sincerely

(B) most likely



(C) more probably

(D) more sincerely

11. The commandos fought ______________ to defeat the attackers.

(A) heroically

(B) hardly



(C) heavily

(D) helpfully

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12. If the photocopier breaks ______________ again, please call this number.

(A) off

(B) up



(C) down

(D) none of these

13. In 2008, many workers were laid ______________ and lost their jobs.

(A) on

(B) off



(C) up

(D) down

14. I don’t mind if you take a break, ______________ you complete the work.

(A) as quickly as

(B) as frequently as



(C) as long as

(D) so soon as

15. You must practice at least ______________ everyday to get better at music.

(A) a few

(B) a lot of



(C) a bit

(D) a little

16. The number one tennis player was ______________ by an unseeded player.

(A) blown off

(B) smashed



(C) knocked out

(D) hit back

17. “Daffodils” ______________ Wordsworth.

(A) was written by

(B) has written by



(C) was wrote by

(D) has been wrote by

18. This is not the first time he has been involved in a ______________ accident.

(A) hit and beat

(B) road and rush



(C) hit and run

(D) dash and smash

19. She was an only child and ______________ of her father’s eye.

(A) the dream



(C) the pearl

(B) the apple

(D) the white

20. As the thief jumped over the wall, the police caught him ______________.

(A) hot-headed

(B) fly-by-night



(C) wide-eyed

(D) red-handed

21. Which spelling is correct?

(A) Graim

(B) Greime



(C) Grime

(D) Graym

CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE OF THE WORD UNDERLINED IN EACH SENTENCE. 22. Repeated failure left him despondent.

(A) grim

(B) pessimistic



(C) cheerful

(D) divided

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23. The students stood in an orderly line.

(A) methodical

(B) confused



(C) neat

(D) chaotic

24. His lawyer got him acquitted in the case.

(A) convicted

(B) suspected



(C) argued

(D) pleaded

Match the most appropriate word for the giVen description. 25. One who compiles a dictionary is called a __________________.

(A) dictographer

(B) vocabuler



(C) lexicographer

(D) thesaurant

26. A lane lined with trees is called ________________.

(A) a street

(B) an avenue



(C) a treeway

(D) a colony

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES TO PASSIVE FORM. 27. The workers clean the streets everyday.

(A) The streets were cleaned everyday by the workers.



(B) The workers used to clean the streets everyday.



(C) The streets are cleaned everyday by the workers.



(D) The workers were cleaning the streets everyday.

28. Dust and smoke cause smog.

(A) The smog is been caused by dust and smoke.



(B) Dust and smoke is caused by the smog.



(C) Smog was caused by dust and smoke.



(D) Smog is caused by dust and smoke.

29. The minister inaugurated the games.

(A) The minister was inaugurated by the games.



(B) The games inaugurated the minister.



(C) The games were inaugurated by the minister.



(D) The minister started inaugurating the games.

30. Which idiom means a deceitful person?

(A) The grass on the other half is green.



(B) Seeing two is better than believing one.



(C) One man’s food is another snake’s poison.



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SECTION-II : READING READ THE TEXT IN THE BOX AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Caution! Thermal Power Plant Area. Entry restricted beyond this point. Trespassers are liable to be prosecuted.

31. According to this signboard, which of these sentences is true?

(A) Everyone who enters this area will be given a prosecution.



(B) There are a lot of powerful trees and plants in this area.



(C) Legal action will be taken against those who enter.



(D) People who enter this area will be imprisoned.

32. This is a sign board from a zoo in Singapore. Read it, and choose the sentence which is true.

(A) The crocodiles will fetch the objects that people fling at them.



(B) Those who fling things at the crocodiles must bring them back.



(C) The crocodiles enjoy eating objects chucked at them.



(D) Those who throw objects at the crocodiles must take a swim.

READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Mario was not your run-of-the-mill school going teenager. He was just like a boy scout- he had a motto. His motto was ‘Hoard stuff the dirtier the better’. His bedroom was full of curious stuff, but one thing was common to all of it, they were all muddy and dirty. There was a flat bike tyre, a broken badminton racquet, a deflated football tube and even a goldfish bowl with a hole in the bottom. His irritated mother pleaded with him to clean his room, but he stoutly refused to do so ‘never throw anything out you don’t know when it might come in handy’. The same was the case with his backpack. It was filled with broken cables, a magnet, some coloured streamers from an old birthday party, even stale cookies. He often used these things with a good deal of imagination, much to the joy of his friends. He was immensely popular in school because of this. It was this ability of his to make innovative use of even rubbish that made him stand out from his classmates. Tales of Mario’s creativity abounded in the school. “He rescued a stray puppy and fed the poor hungry mongrel some of his stale cookies!”, “He helped the physics teacher recover a lost iron rod with his horseshoe magnet!”, “He managed to console a sobbing toddler by giving her the streamers”.

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33. According to the article, why was Mario popular in school?

(A) He was dirty and untidy.

(B) He was a boy scout



(C) He was a creative person.

(D) His parents scolded him.

34. Mario gave the stale biscuits to _________.

(A) the physics teacher

(B) his mother



(C) a baby

(D) a dog

35. Mario even collected __________________ from a birthday party.

(A) colourful candy wrappers

(B) colourful paper decorations



(C) colourful balloons

(D) colourful fish

36. What was the baby doing when Mario saw her?

(A) Crying

(B) Pleading



(C) Irritating

(D) Eating

37. Why does the author feel Mario was like a boy scout?

(A) Mario was neat and tidy.

(B) Mario had a motto.



(C) Mario’s bedroom was full of curious stuff.

(D) Mario was not a school-going teenager.

38. Which word is used in the passage to mean ‘homeless’?

(A) Hoard

(B) Curious



(C) Sobbing

(D) Stray

39. In the passage, which word means ‘lost all the air’?

(A) Irritated



(C) Deflated

(B) Pleaded



(D) Refused

40. What kinds of objects did Mario collect?

(A) Only dirty and muddy things.

(B) Only interesting and dirty things.



(C) Only puppies and fish.

(D) Only magnets and cables.



41. Why did Mario refuse to trash old things in his room?

(A) He liked to be untidy.

(B) He didn’t want to obey his mother.



(C) These things might be useful later.

(D) These things made him popular.

SECTION-III : Spoken and written expression CHOOSE THE CORRECT BEGINNING FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES FROM THE FOUR OPTIONS GIVEN BELOW. CAREFUL: THERE IS ONE EXTRA OPTION. 42. __________ ____________ I didn’t win even after such a good performance. 43. _________ _____________ I didn’t know that your granddad passed away. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

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44. ____________ __________ I just won a scholarship to study abroad.

(A) How terrible!



(B) Terrific News!



(C) How disappointing!



(D) I’m so sorry!

M AT C H T H E S E N T E N C E S F R O M T H E C O L U M N S B E L O W TO M A K E F O U R D I F F E R E N T CONVERSATIONS. 45.

Is this the right road to the Princeton Zoo?

(A)

I’m afraid he’s not too well.

46.

May I take your puppy for a walk?

(B)

Let me check if he’s around.

47.

Can I add something here?

(C)

I’m afraid I don’t know.

48.

I’d like to speak to the HR Manager.

(D)

I’m not sure we have the time now.

49. Ravinder is just finishing an email to his customer. How should he close the email?

(A) Cheerio!

(B) Yours truly



(C) Best regards

(D) Bye dude

50. Your friend who lives abroad is visiting next month. You are writing him a letter. How will you end the letter?

(A) I look forward to meeting you.



(B) Can’t wait to see you.



(C) Anxiously anticipating your arrival.



(D) I kindly request you to come soon.

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CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO FILL THE GAP IN EACH SENTENCE. 1.

The destruction ______________ by hurricane Katrina was huge.



(A) wrought

(B) sought



(C) wrung

(D) spooked

2.

He survived the ______________ only with his family’s support.



(A) miracle

(B) example



(C) ordeal

(D) jumble

3.

The windows of the old house were covered with ______________.



(A) grim

(B) grit



(C) ground

(D) grime

4.

The heat was unbearable, and he ______________ longingly at the ice cream.



(A) peeked

(B) gazed



(C) glanced

(D) sulked

5.

Nobody backed him ______________ on his decision to sell his house.



(A) about

(B) up



(C) off

(D) down

6.

It was so humid in the church that an old lady passed ______________.



(A) out

(B) up



(C) on

(D) down

7.

Have you ______________ long to meet him?



(A) waited for

(B) been waiting



(C) waiting

(D) been wait for a

8.

I suggest ______________ gloves when you work with concentrated acids.



(A) to wear

(B) you must wear



(C) wearing

(D) wear

9.

If he ______________, he would’ve got into a good college.



(A) had studied harder

(B) had studied less



(C) had been so lazy

(D) has studied better

10. We’ll ______________ shelve this project ______________ the new one.

(A) actively, for favouring

(B) for sure, to favour



(C) probably, in favour of

(D) may, for favouring

11. Lance Armstrong fought ______________ against cancer, and won.

(A) wistfully

(B) viciously



(C) wastefully

(D) valiantly

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(A) hands

(B) wings



(C) thumbs

(D) feet

13. The students were _________ when they heard that their school was forced to shut down.

(A) up in arms

(B) down in arms



(C) upside down

(D) downgraded

14. It will take ______________ 12 hours to fly to New York.

(A) as long as

(B) as much as



(C) no sooner than

(D) no longer than

15. Would you like ______________ tea?

(A) some

(B) few



(C) many

(D) a cup

16. I was dropped from the soccer team for ______________.

(A) any silly reason

(B) much riff-raff



(C) no fault or frills

(D) no rhyme or reason

17. Waka Waka, ______________ by Shakira, was the theme song for the FIFA.

(A) sang

(B) has sung



(C) sung

(D) has been sung

18. He’s an exact ______________ of his twin.

(A) identical

(B) look-a-like



(C) mirror

(D) carbon copy

COMPLETE THE GAPS IN THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH FROM THE WORDS BELOW. He walked all the way to ____ (19) ____ town running ____ (20) ____ last few kilometers. ____ (21) ____ unusual sight met his eyes and ____ (22) ____ tear rolled slowly down his cheeks.

(A) a

(B) an



(C) the

(D) no article

PICK THE ODD WORD OUT FROM THESE GROUPS OF WORDS. 23. ___________

(A) withdraw

(B) recede



(C) advance

(D) shrink

24. ___________

(A) rejoice

(B) grieve



(C) exult

(D) delight

25. ___________

(A) employ

(B) hold



(C) keep

(D) maintain

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CHANGE THE SENTENCES INTO A PASSIVE FORM. 26. She teaches French literature. (A) French literature is taught by her.

(B) She used to teach French literature.

(C) French literature is being taught by her.

(D) She taught French literature.

27. The doctor attended to me at once. (A) The doctor was attending to me carefully.

(B) I was attended to at once by the doctor.

(C) I was being carefully attended to by the doctor.

(D) The doctor at once attended to me.

CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO COMPLETE THE GAPS IN THE SENTENCES. 28. John was shaking ______________ head and talking to ______________. (A) his, himself

(B) him, himself

(C) his, by himself

(D) himself, him

29. This was the ______________ he could do for his good friend. (A) lesser

(B) more

(C) least

(D) much more

30. Which spelling is correct? (A) Inevitable

(B) Ineventable

(C) Inventable

(D) Inivitable

SECTION-II : READING READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. There he goes again. “You don’t read enough. Your generation has forgotten the art of reading. You are the remote and joy stick crowd. How will your knowledge improve?” And on and on… Yeah, you guessed it right. My dad’s at it again–exhorting me to read books. But I do; only I read e-books. He doesn’t quite get it that they are way better than the old-fashioned paper backs. Why are e-books better? For one thing, they save space. You don’t need that antiquated revolving book case occupying half your house. For another they are environment-friendly. You are not going to be destroying forests, because e-books don’t use any paper at all. But the best reason to use an e-book is because it comes with tips and tools that printed books do not. What do you do when you don’t understand a word in a paper book? Reach for a dictionary, right? But with an e-book, it’s just right-click and click on meaning. Ha-ha, easy, isn’t it? So reading behemoths like War and Peace or Anna Karenina is actually a breeze. So, what exactly is an e-book? An e-book is a book published in digital form consisting of text, pictures or both and readable on computers or other electronic devices.

It occupies some memory if copied on a memory stick, so that little pen

device in your pocket can carry a minimum of a score of books.

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(A) true

(B) false



(C) not mentioned

(D) partly true

32. The author thinks book shelves ______________. (1) are old-fashioned (2) occupy a lot of space

(3) look ugly



(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3



(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

33. According to the author, books like War and Peace and Anna Karenina are _______.

(A) tiny and cute

(B) small and peaceful



(C) huge and unwieldy

(D) big and dangerous

34. After reading the article, which of these do you think is true?

(A) This is not the first time the author’s father is pushing him to read.



(B) The author has read many huge books before.



(C) The author carries many memory sticks with him.



(D) The author likes modern book cases.

35. What do you think the author’s father thinks of the younger generation?

(A) He’s happy that they use the joy stick.



(B) He thinks they are addicted to TV and computer games.



(C) He doesn’t like it that they read e-books.



(D) He would love to teach them a lesson.

36. Why does the author think e-books are good for our environment?

(A) They are easier to read so we save time.



(B) They keep us away from the remote and joy stick.



(C) They do not result in cutting trees.



(D) They encourage using dictionaries.

37. E-book makes reading easier because ______________.

(A) we can read very quickly



(B) it is not as heavy as paper books



(C) you can read many more than paper books



(D) they have helpful tools inbuilt

38. In a pen device you can store ______________.

(A) thousands of e-books



(B) one e-book



(C) twenty e-books at least



(D) no e-books at all

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READ THE POEM AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Follow the winding stream Follow its curvy course Oh, look at the jumping bream But don’t fry them on the shores. When the sun dips low Low down on the horizon The flowers and birds take a bow But the stars are not yet risen. As the heavens turn inky And the farm turns just very laggard The lads turn in on kips creaky The world turns languid.

39. The author is ____________________. (A) in the country

(B) in a bustling city

(C) in a noisy marketplace

(D) on a boat

40. What time of day is it? (A) Dawn

(B) Noon

(C) Dusk

(D) Midnight

41. What do you think a bream is? (A) A fish

(B) A bird

(C) Fruit

(D) Mussel

42. Which best describes the countryside as told in the poem? (A) It’s full of birds and flowers.

(B) The sky is full of stars.

(C) There is a gurgling river in full flow.

(D) Everything is quiet and sleepy.

43. In the poem what does creaky mean? (A) The noise from the stream

(B) The sound of sleepy birds

(C) The noise of the children’s cots

(D) The sound of insects

44. Everybody on the farm is _____________ at the end of the poem. (A) tired

(B) sleepy

(C) hungry

(D) quiet

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3rd IEO - SET B SECTION-III : SPOKEN AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION COMPLETE THE GAPS IN THE LETTER WITH THE BEST RESPONSE FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN. Hi Jen, ______ (45) ______ my latest plan now that I’m bored with my job as a waitress. I’m going to write a book about my experiences in getting a good job. ______ (46) ______ ______ (47) ______. One of my friends is coming to Newcastle next week. ______ (48) _____ if you could show her around a bit? I’ll catch up with you later, Amy

45. ____________ (A) I’m writing to inform you (B) Just to let you know of (C) This is to let the reader know of (D) Are ya listening? I gotta tell you 46. ____________ (A) Isn’t that a great idea? (B) Please let me know what you think of my suggestion. (C) I look forward to hearing your views regarding this. (D) What say? 47. ____________ (A) I’d like to request you to do something for me (B) Would you mind doing me a favour (C) You’ve gotta help me (D) ‘I’ve got a favour to ask you’ 48. ____________ (A) Do you have the time (B) I was wondering (C) If it’s not too much trouble (D) Could you be able to

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COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN FRIENDS FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN.

Fred : Hi, ______ (49) ______.

Where have you been hiding?



Anna : I’ve just been ______ (50) ______ – just working my back off.



(A) fooling around



(B) snowed under



(C) long time no see



(D) working

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SET A Year 2013

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WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE FOR QUESTIONS 1 AND 2, CHOOSE THE CORRECT SPELLING.



A. Transparent



B. Threatening

1. Several Indian ______ have made it to the Forbes List 2013.



C. Excited



D. Reliable



6. The parliament session has been called to

A. B. C. D.

enterprenears entreperneurs entrepreneurs enterpreneurs

discuss many highly contentious issues.

2. Turbo-charged engines can _______ much faster than ordinary ones.

A. B. C. D.

accelerate acellerate acelerate accelerrate



A. Tentative



B. Pleasant



C. Uncontroversial



D. Popular

FOR QUESTIONS 7 TO 14, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.

FOR QUESTIONS 3 AND 4, CHOOSE THE WORD WITH THE SAME OR SIMILAR MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORDS.

7. A period of one thousand years is ______.

3. Completing even one miniature painting requires many days of arduous effort.

A. B. C. D.

Artistic Painful Laborious Rapid



A. millennia



B. millennium



C. millenniums



D. millennias

8. On the very first show, the play brought ____ down.

A. the house

4. It is important to learn the art of providing succinct answers in interviews.



B. the roof



C. the ceiling





D. the applause

A. B. C. D.

Unusual Fleshy Crisp Narrow

9. Since there was no public transport that late, out of sheer _____, we decided to walk all

FOR QUESTIONS 5 AND 6, CHOOSE THE WORD WITH THE OPPOSITE MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORDS. 5. His dispassionate manner is an asset in tense situations.

the way back.

A. desperate



B. desperately



C. desperation



D. despair

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10. He is the ____ heir to all the property.

Example



A. rightful



A. Having entered the room,



B. righteous



B. it looked to him



C. right



D. best



C. as if someone D. had just left.

11. Due to her recent slip-up, she has fallen out of _____ with her employers.

A. sorts



B. favour



C. time



D. play

15.

______ .





A. some of what



B. what is that

17.



C. a thing or two



D. her things



13. The Finance Minister gave the _____ on the economic situation.

18.



A. lows



B. form



C. low and down





D. low-down

not accept any _____ excuses.



B. wrong



C. light



D. lame

A. B. C. D.

She has been an active member of the all womens club for two years.

A. B. C. D.

It is difficult to interpret justly the religion of other people.

A. B. C. D.

It is often said and nor in vain that fortune favours the brave.

A. B. C. D.

I am currently living in a town, which is not the best I have lived.

A. B. C. D.

Many strongly feel that we are not to be free until we are fit to use that freedom.

19.

14. The Principal made it clear that he would A. stiff

Considering the case on it’s merits, I am inclined to dismiss it right away.

16.

12. It was plain from the outset that she knew



A. B. C. D.

20.

FOR QUESTIONS 15 TO 20, CHOOSE THE INCORRECT PART OF THE SENTENCES.



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READING FOR QUESTIONS 21 TO 23, READ THE NOTICE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. The Shiksha School 15th Jan 20XX Inter-House Athletics Championship Venue: School Stadium Date: 2-4th Feb 20XX Time: 9 am - 2 pm A team of twelve students will participate from each House in each of the following age-groups, separately for boys and girls:Under 13 Under 15 Open Preliminary rounds will be completed under House arrangements by 31 st Jan 20XX, and lists of teams submitted to the Coordinator by 11 am on 01 st Feb 20XX. Delayed submission will not be accepted. Provision of individual kit and equipment will be the responsibility of the Housemaster. The school medical attendant will be present in the school ground and stadium during the preliminary rounds and the final championship. Prizes will be awarded to the first three students in each event, and the House attaining the maximum points will be awarded the overall Championship. A coordination conference will be held in the Principal’s office at 10 am on 20th Jan 20XX. All Housemasters and Team Captains will attend. Good luck!

21. Kiran needs a pair of spikes to participate in the 100 metre race. She should contact the _______.

A. B. C. D.

Principal Team Captain Housemaster Coordinator

22. The school medical attendant is _______.

A. not required in the championship B. required to be present only in one location C. required to be present in two locations D. required in more than two locations

23. A total of twelve students will participate _______.

A. separately from each House B. from each House, separately for boys and girls C. from each House, separately for each age group D. none of these

FOR QUESTIONS 24 TO 30, READ THE PASSAGE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. Most major cities in developing countries are under enormous pressure to expand and grow. There are several reasons for this trend. First, having a house of one’s own has become a top priority with the salaried class. Second, with an increase in disposable income, people are willing to buy properties not only for living but for investment as well. Third, there has been a significant growth in young professionals buying houses of their own, adding to the demand. This in turn has spurred developers to keep coming up with newer and more attractive projects all year round.

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However, while buying and selling gathers momentum, there are several



C. saved for future use



D. donated

emerging problems that need attention.

26. Which of the following is not a problem?

Planning should have been a top priority,



A. Unplanned growth of cities



B. Lack of waste management



C. Unhealthy environment



D. Surplus housing

but this is seldom the case. Private developers buy whatever land they can manage outside city limits to build high rise flats. What results is a haphazard pattern growth around cities, completely out sync with the city itself. The lack provisions for waste management

of of of is

another concern, and this is often the cause of epidemics brought on by lack of sanitation. There is also a tendency to overbuild on a plot of land, possibly, to maximize profit, but this is sadly at the cost of aesthetics and ‘green areas’, so necessary for healthy living. Isn’t this the reason why serious town planners refer to vacant swathes of green belts as a city’s ‘lungs’?

27. What does ‘out of sync’ mean in the text?

A. Not related



B. Out of reach



C. Out of control



D. Growing too fast

28. The primary aim of developers seems to be to _______.

A. earn maximum profit



B. provide housing



C. expand cities



D. design buildings

29. It may be inferred from the passage that _______.

24. Which of the following statements is incorrect?







B. Number of young professionals buying houses has grown.



C. People like to buy property only for living.



planning

A. There is an increase in disposable income.

D. Developers are offering new projects.

A. developers have little knowledge of town B. the government is not interested in development outside city limits



C. town planners are not developers



D. green belts are necessary within cities

30. Provide a suitable title to the text.

A. Housing for all

can be _______.



B. Planned expansion of cities



A. given away



C. Green cities



B. spared from immediate expenditure



D. Planning for the future

25. ‘Disposable income’ refers to income that

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SPoken and written eXPression FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 36, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.

FOR QUESTIONS 37 TO 45, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANKS.

31. To ask for more details about a point in a discussion, you say-

Experts are of the view that, ___37___ addressing mismanagement ___38___ and the ___39___ deployment of resources, a lot more needs to be done for ___40___ motherhood in the country. Literacy seems to be the primary ___41___. Educated mothers are better ___42___ not ___43___ for pre- and post-natal care but also for ___44___ healthier children, less ___45___ to disease, with higher intelligence, and a more positive attitude to life.



A. Tell me more… B. Anything more to say… C. Could you provide some more details, please. D. Why do you say that…

32. To support a point, you say

A. B. C. D.

I was saying… Do you understand… You will understand if… Let me illustrate…

33. When asking for advice, you say

A. B. C. D.

Tell me what to do… What would you suggest… You must tell me what… Have you anything to say…

34. When giving advice, you say

A. B. C. D.

If I were you, I would… Just do it like… There are many ways to do… Do what you like…

35. What do you think of the new car?

A. B. C. D.

Well, I’ve seen many better cars. It could be better. It’s not good enough. I’m afraid I haven’t got a very high opinion of it.

36. We are told the speaker is in hot ____ over his careless remarks about politicians.

A. B. C. D.

bind trouble water time

37.

A. B. C. D.

apart besides instead when

A. B. C. D.

targets issues tasks factors

A. B. C. D.

improper impossible immaculate imaginary

A. B. C. D.

heartfelt hardy healthier household

38. 39. 40.

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41.

A. B. C. D.

target issue concern contention

42.

A. B. C. D.

enjoined put equipped primed



C. only D. least

44.

A. B. C. D.

rearing upbringing raising bringing

A. B. C. D.

primed possible placed prone

45.

43. A. even B. enough

ACHIEVERS SECTION FOR QUESTIONS 46 TO 48, CHOOSE THE

Example

BEST OPTION.



46. An event that happens once in two years.

A. Biannual



B. By-annual



C. Biennial



D. Two-annual

We may clearly see that democracy has been a great boon to mankind.



A. DEmocracy



B. deMOcracy



C. demoCRAcy



D. democraCY

47. I saw him _____ the tree with a chainsaw.

A. saw



B. sawed

work, but we also know of his great



C. said



D. sawn

talents:

49. Many have attributed his success to hard



A. atTRIButed



B. ATtributed

a month.



C. attriBUTed



A. in



D. attribuTED



B. over



C. about

50. The negotiations went on for a few days, but



D. up

48. Both husband and wife bring ____ ` 50,000

the deal was never consummated.

A. CONsummated

FOR QUESTIONS 49 AND 50, CHOOSE THE



B. conSUMmated

CORRECT STRESS PATTERN FOR THE



C. consumMATed

UNDERLINED WORDS.



D. consummaTED

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SET B Year 2013

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WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE FOR QUESTIONS 1 AND 2, CHOOSE THE CORRECT SPELLING.

FOR QUESTIONS 6 TO 13, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.

1. The city string band has the most impressive _____ in town.

6. A skilful storyteller -



A. B. C. D.

repertiore repartoire repairtoire repertoire

2. Some optimistic economists are still quite ______ about our growth.

A. B. C. D.

sanguene sangunie sanguine senguine

CHOOSE THE SIMILAR MEANING FOR THE UNDERLINED WORD. 3. The politician repudiated all claims that he was leaving the party.

A. B. C. D.

Renounced Demurred Disavowed Refused

4. He seems to enjoy wearing unorthodox colour combinations. A. B. C. D.

soothing regular repetitive restful

5. The torrid weather conditions seem aptly suited to the cultivation of certain fruit.

A. B. C. D.

balmy cool moist hot

A. B. C. D.

Bard Bohemian Thespian Raconteur

7. John is a great organiser. He was _____, making all the party arrangements.

A. B. C. D.

elemental elementary in his element in element

8. He scored the winning goal ____ the nick of time.

A. B. C. D.

over at in on

9. Their recent victory overseas is part of their winning _____ .

FOR QUESTIONS 4 AND 5, CHOOSE THE OPPOSITE MEANING FOR THE UNDERLINED WORD.







A. B. C. D.

toss piece streak stroke

10. Retrenchment seems to be the _____ of the day in the recession.

A. B. C. D.

offer edict order rule

11. The committee backed the reforms to _____.

A. B. C. D.

the dagger the hilt a sword a hilt

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12. I played with the same guitar _____ you did. A. by which B. of which C. that D. which 13. At a/an _____ they may be forced to fall back on that derelict shack for shelter. A. emergency B. pinch C. cinch D. hunch FOR QUESTIONS 14 TO 19, CHOOSE THE INCORRECT PART OF THE SENTENCE. Example 14.

A. B. C. D.

A. B. C. D.

Having entered the room it looked to him as if someone had just left

The audition committee agreed that the role suited him to the tee.

15.

A. B. C. D.

As a true soldier he responded to dutys call even after retirement.

16.

A. B. C. D.

She oftenly spoke of her childhood with nostalgia even after so many years.

17.

A. B. C. D.

With our limitations of funding, the little progress in brain research is surprised.

18.

A. B. C. D.

The newly formed party has taken up the fight for a transparency in governance.

19.

A. B. C. D.

Nowadays, extreme sport seems to have become all rage.

READING FOR QUESTIONS 20 TO 22, READ THE NOTICE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. The Lotus School 15th Jan., 20XX Interhouse English Declamation Contest Venue : School Auditorium Date : 2nd Feb., 20XX (Juniors) 3rd Feb., 20XX (Seniors) Time : 12 pm A team of four students will participate from each house in each of the following categories, separately for boys and girls:

Junior : Class 6-9 Senior : Class 10-12 Preliminary rounds will be completed under the arrangements of the english department by 25th Jan., 20XX, and lists of teams submitted to the Coordinator by 11 am on 27 th Jan., 20XX. Delayed submission will not be accepted. The coordinator will be responsible to invite a panel of three judges from local schools, with the approval of the principal. The marking scheme will be as follows: subject matter – 30%; language – 40%; delivery – 30%.

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Begun in 1990, the World Wide Web (www) is among the principal services available on the internet, and has had a major impact on how we use this facility. With almost countless websites in numerous languages, www has become the most popular content provider in the world, with a host of search engines to facilitate navigation.

Prizes will be awarded to the first three speakers in each category, and the house attaining the maximum points will be awarded the overall championship. The Coordination Conference will be held in the principal’s office at 10 am on 28th Jan., 20XX, during which the topics for the declamation will also be disclosed. All housemasters will attend. Good Luck!

In fact, it is not uncommon today to even measure progress in a region or country, using the yardstick of internet access among the population. However, in this respect, India presents an interesting case where the soaring numbers of users often mask the digital divide between the literate minority and the large, illiterate masses.

20. Kiran has been selected to take part. While preparing, she should put in _______. A. equal effort for language, content and delivery B. equal effort for delivery and content, but more for language C. equal effort for delivery and language, but more for content D. equal effort for language and content, but more for delivery

Nonetheless, while educationists now have bold plans to exploit the internet to the hilt towards the spread of literacy in the country, the availability of hardware and IT skills are a stumbling block, compounded by the huge number of computer-illiterate that defies all planning within a foreseeable time frame.

21. The Coordination Conference will be held in the ______. A. school auditorium B. coordinator’s office C. english department D. principal’s office 22.

The panel of judges will comprise _____. A. four teachers from the school B. three teachers from local schools C. three teachers from the school D. three teachers from another city

FOR QUESTIONS 23 TO 29, READ THE PASSAGE GIVEN BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. When we view the ubiquity of the internet around us today, we find it hard to believe that it is barely thirty years old. It was invented in the USA to allow various computers to communicate with each other, an improvement upon the limited possibilities of the physical linking of computers prevalent then.

Yet, we can only marvel at the internet for all that it can accomplish at the click of a mouse. 23. Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. The internet is nearly three decades old. B. The internet was invented to physically link computers. C. The www is the most popular content provider. D. The www was invented in 1990. 24.

‘Ubiquity’ means ______. A. famous everywhere B. useful everywhere C. growing rapidly D. present everywhere

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25.

The www is available in ________. A. computer languages only B. numerical languages only C. many different languages D. very few languages

26. According to the text, ‘digital divide’ means the difference between those with and without skills and access to _______. A. information and communication technologies B. science and technology C. digital information D. digital luxury 27. The spread of literacy in India is made more difficult by the _______. A. size of the country



B. high number of computer - illiterate people C. vast rural areas D. large cities



28. As a benchmark for measuring progress, the internet is _____. A. completely reliable B. not always reliable C. too early to comment D. none of the above 29. The most appropriate title for the passage is '________'. A. Connecting the literate B. Connecting the world C. The digital divide D. Knowledge at your fingertips

SPoken and written eXPression FOR QUESTIONS 30 TO 34, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION. 30.

To express lack of understanding, you say : A. Tell me more B. I'm not sure if I get what you mean C. Provide some details D. What are you saying

31.

To give a different point of view, you say: A. You might be right, but B. But there are other issues C. Look at it this way D. You haven’t thought of this

32.

Would you like a chocolate: A. None at all B. No thanks. But thanks for offering C. Don’t like sweets D. Please have it yourself

33.

Would you like to join me for lunch: A. Is this all B. Maybe C. Don't mind if I do D. Pass it here

34. On hearing news of the market crash, there were very few investors whose face did not _________. A. jump B. twitch C. fall D. sweat FOR QUESTIONS 35 AND 36, CHOOSE THE CORRECT STRESS PATTERN FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS.

We has A. B. C. D.

Example may clearly see that democracy been a great boon to mankind. DEmocracy deMOcracy demoCRAcy democraCY

35. Research tends to invalidate so many theories. A. INvalidate B. inVAlidate C. invaLIDate D. invaliDATE

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36. Our dependence on electricity can be quite crippling at times.

A. B. C. D.

ELectricity eLECtricity elecTRIcity electriCIty

An ape-like creature with human features, whose __(37)___ was discovered in a South African cave, is being __(38)___ by anthropologists as a likely __(39)___ in the understanding of human evolution from our __(40)__ ancestors. If accepted, this find would __(41)___ __(42)__ the human family tree, with the newfound species __(43)__ Homo habilis, the famous tool-making fossil, as the most __(44)___ bridge between __(45)___ apes who lived in trees and humans.

residue bones pieces fossil

A. B. C. D.

put greeted searched found

primary principal primate proven

A. B. C. D.

nicely radically purely highly

A. B. C. D.

reset remake redo redraw

A. B. C. D.

dislodging disturbing cancelling undermining

A. B. C. D.

conspiring contentious providential plausible

A. B. C. D.

biped two-legged straight two-limbed

41. 42. 43.

45.

39.

A. B. C. D.

44.

38.





37. A. B. C. D.

B. waterline C. timeline D. departure

40.

FOR QUESTIONS 37 TO 45, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANKS.





A. watershed

ACHIEVERS SECTION Choose the similar meaning for the underlineD word. 46. His churlish mannerisms did not go down well with the team.



A. B. C. D.

nosy selfish surly aggressive

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FOR QUESTIONS 47 TO 50, Choose the best option.



C. on D. under

47. How did you come ____ your dog in the market? A. by B. on C. to D. with

49.

A keen follower of a sport is a/an A. Spartan B. Sportsman C. Aficionado D. Avocado

50.

To interrupt politely, you say: A. Listen to this B. I want to say C. But this is relevant D. Could I add something here

48. Seeing the rise in prices, they quickly decided to put their house ___ the market. A. in B. into

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Set A Year 2014

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WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE FOR QUESTIONS 1 AND 2, IDENTIFY THE



A. Constant

MISSPELT WORD.



B. Tireless



C. Relentless



D. Sporadic

Example

A. B. C. D.

Baking Making Shaking Takeing

5. ‘This cream counteracts the excessive loss of moisture in the skin.’

1.



A. Blocks



B. Allows



A. Throw



C. Prevents



B. Through



C. Thorogh



D. Checks



D. Tough

FOR QUESTIONS 6 TO 14, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.

2.

A. Ambivalent

6. A group of fish is called a _________.



B. Equavalent



C. Insolvent



A. gang



D. Malevolent



B. posse



C. shoal



D. army

CHOOSE THE WORD WITH SAME OR SIMILAR MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD.

7. ‘The movie must be very good. It’s got _________ reviews in the media.’

3. ‘There is no dearth of talent in our country. All we need is a TV programme to tap it.’



A. wordy



A. Absence



B. lopsided



B. Abundance



C. meagre



C. Visibility



D. Shortage



D. rave

FOR QUESTIONS 4 AND 5, CHOOSE THE

8. ‘I look forward to _________ you.’

WORD WITH THE OPPOSITE MEANING TO



A. meet

THE UNDERLINED WORD.



B. meets

4. ‘This has been made possible with persistent



C. have met



D. meeting

efforts by everyone on the team.’

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9. ‘How come you don’t know, what _________ these days?’

A. she will be doing



B. will she be doing



C. is she doing



D. she is doing

FOR QUESTIONS 15 TO 19, CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR. Example

10. ‘Oh, Kate is such a darling, _________?’

A. is she



B. isn’t she



C. wasn’t she



D. isn’t it



B. for



C. from



D. in



B. who am I



C. because I was not a very popular student D. in the school.’

15.

morning. A. since

A. ‘I know you have no idea



11. It has been raining incessantly _________





pass through it, it is _________.





A. transparent



B. opaque

17.



C. luminous



D. radiant



13. A ‘knock on’ effect, it is _________ effect. A. straight



B. indirect



C. deep



D. superficial

By the age of 13, Maureen was able to walk normally, but by then she has learnt to curse her condition.

A. B. C. D.

The other day, my son insisted on go to a movie that has been dubbed the worst movie of the year.

A. B. C. D.

‘I’ve told you many a times not to ride your bike on the pavement.’

A. B. C. D.

Will you rather he came with us to the museum?

A. B. C. D.

I believe that the harder I work the lucky I would get.

16.

12. If something does not allow the light to



A. B. C. D.

18.

14. The police are looking

the



matter.

19.



A. into



B. up



C. for



D. after



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READING FOR QUESTIONS 20 TO 23, READ THE STORY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Introduced by : Garth Nix Puffin: Puffin Classics 2008 Relaunch Hardback Library Edition: £14.99 Paperback: £7.99 Audio Book: £5.99 E-book: £3.99 Special 15% discount for school students on any edition of their choice. Age Group: 9 - 11 years With an inspirational and light-hearted introduction by author Garth Nix, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is one of the twelve wonderful classic stories being republished in Puffin Classics. It is the classic story of an orphan boy who flees from a workhouse and comes to London to seek fortune, but gets involved in crimes there. It all begins after Oliver Twist asks nasty Mr. Bumble, in-charge of the workhouse, for more food, but is refused. On reaching London, Oliver runs into the Artful Dodger, a young pickpocket, who leads him to Fagin and his gang of pickpockets. Oliver narrowly escapes prison when a thieving mission goes wrong. Fortunately for him, he is adopted by a kind gentleman, Mr. Brownlow. Meanwhile, Fagin and the brutal Bill Sikes go in search of the young boy, determined to drag him back …… Puffin: Publishing the most innovative and imaginative children's literature for generations at affordable prices!

20. For a student, the cheapest option is to buy _________ edition of Oliver Twist. A. hardback B. paperback C. e-book D. audio book 21. Apart from Oliver Twist, how many other ‘wonderful classic’ stories has Puffin republished, according to the write-up? A. 7 B. 9 C. 11 D. 12 22. The brief story line given here says nothing about which of the following? A. W h y O l i v e r Tw i s t f l e d f r o m t h e workhouse? B. How Oliver meets the Artful Dodger and Fagin? C. How Oliver’s life changes for the better? D. Whether Fagin and company find Oliver again? 23. How many characters of the story are mentioned in this write-up? A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10 FOR QUESTIONS 24 TO 29, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Methane Leaks from Seabeds You know that methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas that is emitted during the production and transport of coal, natural gas, and oil. Its emissions also results from livestock and other agricultural practices, and by the decay of organic wastes in municipal solid wastes landfills. But, did you know that the gas also leaks from seabeds, too? Yes, atleast in some areas on the Atlantic coast of the USA.

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Scientists believe that methane stored under the seabed is one of the largest reserves on the planet. They have identified hundreds of ‘seeps’ along the American Atlantic coast— places where gas bubbles out of the sea floor— and believe that “tens of thousands” more seeps to be lying undiscovered. You would be surprised that seabed methane ‘seeps’ are not a new phenomenon. Scientists claim that they have continued for over 1000 years! Some experts believe that climate change could cause huge quantities of methane to be released from the Arctic seabed and the others who believe that evidence, that suggest these underwater emissions have increased. While, it is likely that as global temperatures rise, more methane will be emitted from such seafloor reservoirs, most of the scientists doubt the amount released will be big, when compared to other natural sources. This research has two important implications. First, it leads scientists to wonder where else such leaks maybe going on or may occur in future. In case, these seafloor emissions are significantly high, they could radically change calculations of natural carbon emissions, scientists fear. Secondly, undersea methane seeps could have serious implications for marine life. Since, methane increases the acidity of seawater and reduces its oxygen content of seawater; even small changes in acidity can interfere with the shell formation in small marine creatures, the foundation of ocean food webs. So, any impact on them will, in turn, have indirect effect on other things. So, while the research doesn't suggest a huge increase in methane emissions to the atmosphere, the wider impacts of these findings may have significant implications for the world's oceans nonetheless. For example, the gas originating from these reservoirs could trigger a rat race among oil companies to determine whether they can be tapped for oil and natural gas.

24. The largest reserves of methane on the planet are believed to be located ________.

A. B. C. D.

on the East Coast of the U. S. of America in farmlands, organic and solid waste at several locations under the seabeds at sites where oil and natural gas are produced

25. Scientists have the evidence that such seepage of methane has been going on for _________ years, if not more.

A. B. C. D.

one one one one

hundred thousand million billion

26. Scientists doubt that methane emissions _________.

A. will rise significantly with every rise in global temperatures B. from seabeds will be huge in comparison to other sources C. due to agriculture, waste decays, oil and gas production D. from other natural sources will higher than any other sources

27. One of the two implications of research on methane leaks from seabed is that it could adversely affect the marine life. The other implication is that these leaks _________.

A. have left scientists in awe and fear of nature B. have been slowly going on for ages now C. can alter the estimates of natural carbon release D. are significantly high and a cause of alarm

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28. ‘So any impact on them’. Here, ‘them’ refers to _________.

A. B. C. D.

undersea methane seeps acidity and oxygen of seawater small undersea organisms ocean food webs

29. In the expression, ‘whether they can be tapped for oil and natural gas’. The word, ‘tapped’ means _________. A. discovered B. preserved C. monitored D. exploited

Spoken and written expression FOR QUESTIONS 30 TO 34, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.



30. Which of the following expressions best expresses ‘a doubt’? A. It’s obvious… B. I’m not too sure… C. I reckon… D. It’s beyond any doubt…

FOR QUESTIONS 35 TO 43, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANKS.

31. If someone says, ‘It’s yours for the taking.’ He/she is _________. A. offering something B. asking for something C. enquiring about something D. refusing to lend something

Sharon Draper, a teacher of English at a school in Cincinnati, U.S.A., was worried when one of her (Example) _____(C)_____, Richard _____(35)_____ neglected to do his homework. _____(36)_____ America’s 1997 National Teacher of the year, Draper, finally resorted to, _____(37)_____Richard, “If you don’t start doing your work, I’m coming to your house for dinner.”

32. Which of the following expressions is the most suitable for politely suggesting that ‘you have a different opinion’? A. I refuse to agree… B. I hate to disagree… C. I would insist that … D. I cannot but agree… 33. Which of the following is the most polite way of making a request? A. Please, shut the door. B. Can you shut the door, please? C. Will you shut the door, please? D. Would you mind shutting the door, please? 34. The expression ‘make no mistake about it,’ means the same as _________. A. don’t make a mistake B. have no doubt

C. be careful D. don’t be distracted

Sharon Draper—America’s 1997 Teacher of the Year

With several of his older siblings _____(38)_____ by Draper, Richard knew his teacher had _____(39)_____ formed a strong bond with his mother, Ruth Cissel. He immediately _____(40)_____ his homework! Ruth explains, “He knew that if he didn’t, I was going to hear about it.” Draper encourages parents to establish direct contact with their child’s teachers _____(41)_____ in the year. “Then the parents understand the teacher’s expectations and the child sees a _____(42)_____ front”, she says.

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“It is not important for parents to just tell their children that school is important; they need to show that learning doesn’t stop with a grade or a diploma— _____(43)_____”, she adds. Example A. eighth standards students B. eighth standard student C. eighth standard students D. eighth standard student’s 35.

A. B. C. D.

hardly rarely occasionally regularly

A. B. C. D.

Being named Named Naming To name

A. B. C. D.

to tell tell told teasing

A. B. C. D.

having taught have been taught having been taught have been teaching

A. B. C. D.

before already afterwards subsequently

36.

41.

39. 40.

A. starts doing B. had started doing

early later during throughout

A. B. C. D.

43.

A. B. C. D.

it’s the way to live it’s a way to life its a way of life it’s the way of living

FOR QUESTIONS 44 AND 45, CHOOSE THE CORRECT STRESS PATTERN FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS. Example

38.

A. B. C. D.

42.

37.

C. started doing D. was to start doing



We may clearly see that democracy has been a great boon to mankind.



A. DEmocracy



B. deMOcracy C. demoCRAcy D. democraCY

44. He took a photograph of me.

A. B. C. D.

PHOtograph phoTOgraph photoGRAph photograPH

45. ‘Serena Williams is a picture of concentration in the court.’

A. B. C. D.

CONcentration conCENtration concenTRAtion concentraTION

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ACHIEVERS SECTION 46. C hoose the word with same or similar meaning to the underlined word. ‘How can you be so naive, John?’ A. Shrewd B. Innocent C. Careless D. Dishonest  hoose the part of the sentence C THAT HAS AN ERROR. 47.

A. B. C. D.

No sooner had the police leave the scene than the trouble started brewing again.

FOR QUESTIONS 48 TO 50, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION. 48. As a government official, he is _________ to a lot of classified information, which he must never disclose to anyone.



A. entitled



B. privy



C. exposed



D. party

49. ‘

, I would think twice before

making such a promise.’

A. If I am you



B. If I had been you



C. If I were you



D. If I would be you

50. Which of the following is the most formal way of making a request or seeking permission?

A. Is it okay, if I leave early today?



B. Can I leave early today, please?



C. Would you mind if I left early today?



D. I’m leaving early today, can I?

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Set B Year 2014

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WORD AND STRUCTURE KNOWLEDGE IDENTIFY THE MISSPELT WORD. Example

A. Achieve



B. Concieve



C. Perceive D. Receive



A. B. C. D.

Remand Command Reccomend Commend

2. The zealous politician made promises that he knew he could not possibly keep. A. B. C. D.

Jealous Enthusiastic Fantastic Callous

A. B. C. D.

Fatal Genetic Prolonged Untreatable

4. Socrates was profound and eloquent and spoke straight from the depths of his heart. A. B. C. D.

Unimpressive Superficial Artificial Controversial

The principal’s speech interrupted by frequent power outage and he did not like it.



A. is being



B. was



C. had been D. would have been



A. B. C. D.

eminent illustrious prominent venerable

7. Mr. Watson, my new neighbour, is such a . pain in the

FOR QUESTIONS 4 AND 5, CHOOSE THE WORD WITH OPPOSITE MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD.





6. Somebody who is respected because of age . or some distinction, called

3. She is suffering from a chronic chest infection.

Amused Dismal Cheerful Hoarse

Example

FOR QUESTIONS 2 AND 3, CHOOSE THE WORD WITH SAME OR SIMILAR MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD.



A. B. C. D.

FOR QUESTIONS 6 TO 14, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.

1.

5. The women were singing in melancholy tones.



A. B. C. D.

neck mind heart head

8. Someone who watches too much TV, sitting . or lying down, is called

A. B. C. D.

a a a a

mouse potato hot potato small potato couch potato

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9. The fiftieth anniversary of any event is called

.



A. Silver Jubilee



B. Golden Jubilee



C. Diamond Jubilee



D. Platinum Jubilee

FOR QUESTIONS 15 TO 19, CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR. Example

10. After his father’s death, Tim had to look the family business.

A. after



B. into



C. at



D. up old to take the

stairs to his fifth floor apartment. A. much



B. very



C. so



D. too



A. were to enter



B. had entered





B. they have come



C. from Poland should D. see the dean at 2 pm today.



A. Yesterday,



B. Bryan bought a new car



C. and drives it



D. to his home in Hong Kong.

16.

12. The musician was playing the final piece when we

A. All those students

15.

11. Mr. Wilson is



the auditorium.



A. I’ll visit you



B. when I will come



C. to Chennai



D. next week.

17.

A. She has

C. have entered



B. a

D. entered



C. good news



D. for you.

13. ‘Maria, can you find out

the baby

is crying? Does she need a change?’

18.



A. where



A. Vibhor



B. when



B. is married



C. why



C. with



D. how



D. a dentist.

14. It’s definitely something to aspire

.

19.



A. of



A. I have been



B. to



B. waiting for you



C. by



C. since



D. with



D. more than two hours.

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READING FOR QUESTIONS 20 TO 24, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. Volunteers Set the Mood of the Games Olympic Gold Medallist Rower Katherine Grainger was born and bred in Glasgow and strongly believes that people have got a great sense of humour. Speaking of the importance of volunteers in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, she says, “I think that a sense of humour is really a huge requirement for a lot of the volunteer roles, especially in sports festivals. I reckon, it is more important than any previous experience of volunteering.” She is very confident that the organisers will get plenty of right people for volunteering that everyone will get a chance to savour Scottish humour. The volunteers she remembers most from London Olympics 2012 were those individuals with their own personalities. “You could never say that the Games Makers were a production line of certain people. They were different ages and from different backgrounds, and they’d all welcome you in a different way,” she says. An interesting incident, she recalls her encounter with a volunteer boy in the London Olympics 2012. When she turned up on the morning of her rowing final, a volunteer welcomed her and other team members and pointing to the chocolate medal in his neck, jokingly commented, ‘Hey everyone, I bet you’re jealous of my gold medal!’ She and her team members could not help smiling. Another thing about the London Olympics 2012 that left her particularly impressed were the long chains of volunteers on the way to and from the stadiums. The way they were high-fiving people, dancing and singing was the most amazing sight. They enhanced the excitement and gaiety of the extravaganza and painted a very positive picture of their country, she recalls. Commenting on the general notion that volunteering may be a thankless job, she says, “Some of the volunteering roles could perhaps have been seen as mundane or not particularly glamorous, but I believe volunteering is a crucial job and that volunteers should be made to feel admired, respected and loved. That would make them even happier to be doing those roles and rub off the feel-good spirit on everyone else.” “Volunteers can really set the mood of the Games. If you get it right, people arrive and leave happy,” she says. 20. What kind of people, according to Katherine, are just right for volunteering? A. People who were born in Glasgow. B. People who can make others laugh. C. People who have experience of volunteering. D. People who understand Scottish humour. 21. A quality of the volunteers of London Olympics 2012 does Katherine remember most is the . A. similarities in their personalities and behaviour



B. uniformity in their ages and backgrounds C. distinct character and conduct of each member D. common way in which they welcomed guests

22. The volunteer boy with a chocolate medal in Katherine his neck was trying to and her teammates.

A. please C. incite

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23. According to paragraph 4, Katherine was most impressed with the .





24. The general view about most jobs of . volunteering is that they are very A. stylish and very beautiful B. ordinary and unrewarding C. crucial jobs few can do well D. interesting and happy jobs



A. extraordinary atmosphere of celebration that prevailed in the games B. way volunteers added to the charm and enthusiasm of the games C. amount of respect and affection that volunteers get from one and all

D. extraordinarily large crowds of spectators that thronged the stadiums

FOR QUESTIONS 25 TO 29, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. 16-Feet Waves-Where There Was Once Only Ice! i. National Geographic correspondent Jane J. Lee in a recent article describes how reduced sea ice has allowed the build-up of huge waves in the Beaufort Sea. She talks of sea waves as high as 16-feet in the Arctic Ocean where there was once only ice. Her fear is that because wave action breaks up sea ice, allowing more sunlight to warm the ocean, can trigger a cycle that leads to even less ice, more wind, and higher waves. ii. According to Jane, scientists had hitherto never measured waves in the Beaufort Sea, an area north of Alaska because of the perpetual sheet of ice that prevented their formation. But, much of the region, she says, is now ice-free by September, and researchers have, as a result, been able to anchor a sensor to measure wave heights in the central Beaufort Sea in 2012. iii. An alarming point that Jane raises is that if winds are free to blow for a longer distance over the open ocean, they can produce higher and higher waves. Sea ice restricts how far winds can blow, thus limits the formation of waves. The loss of this cover is, therefore, a cause of great concern. iv. Jane talks of how scientists predict that in future larger waves may be rising, if the seasonal ice cover in the Arctic, continues to diminish. v. If that happens, it will have serious implications for the world—shorelines may be getting hit with larger and larger waves, and could erode rapidly. Moreover, reduced ice cover could also alter the amount of carbon dioxide being exchanged between the atmosphere and the ocean. As a result, the Arctic may be releasing more greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. vi. The amount of open water, Jane says, varies annually in the Beaufort. There is virtually no open water in April, when sea ice is at its maximum, but during sea ice minimums in September, it spreads over an area of 621 miles (1,000 kilometres). Although, the Arctic has been steadily losing its sea ice cover since the late 1970s that loss was particularly quick in 2002. The 16-feet waves the scientists’ instrument picked up occurred during a powerful storm on September 18, 2012. 25. What gave rise to waves in the Beaufort Sea?

A. B. C. D.

Scientific studies going on there. Presence of gentle winds in the area. Less sea ice due to warmer climate. A shorter summer season.

26. Until recently scientists had not measured the sea waves in the Beaufort Sea because of . A. its ice-free summers B. its permanent ice-cover C. their failure to deploy sensors there D. the particularly bad weather there

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27. In third paragraph of the passage suggests that the formation of waves can be limited, . if somehow

A. the ice cover on the sea is further reduced B. scientists carry out more studies in the area C. winds can travel longer distance over the open sea D. winds are not allowed to travel long distances

28. Larger waves in the Arctic, in future, may . result in



A. reduced CO 2 exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere B. no open water in the Arctic in summer season C. wider, thicker ice cover in winters in the Arctic D. discharge of more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

saw an increase in 29. The year the speed at which the loss of the Arctic ice-cover occurred. A. 1970 B. 1972 C. 2002 D. 2012

Spoken and written expression FOR QUESTIONS 30 TO 34, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION. 30. You say ‘You’ve got to be kidding me’ when you doubt that someone is . A. pretending to be a kid B. worrying too much C. not speaking the truth D. trying to be extra polite 31. If you want someone else to go ahead of you or pass through ahead of you, which of the following expressions would you use? A. You first, please. B. After you, please. C. First you, please. D. Go before me, please. 32. If someone says, ‘No worries’, he/she wants ’. to say ‘ A. I’m a carefree person B. there is nothing to lose C. that’s all right D. what will happen, will happen 33. If you don’t hear something properly, you can politely request the speaker to repeat what they said, by using the expression? A. What? B. Repeat. C. Come again, please. D. Once again.

34. After hours of struggle, when Bob finally succeeded in starting the car, Mary shouted in great excitement, ‘ !’ A. What the hell B. Way to go C. Oh, no D. What the Dickens FOR QUESTIONS 35 TO 43, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION TO FILL IN THE BLANKS. Delhi’s Latest Tourist Attraction: Delhi Eye Years after its construction, New Delhi’s (35) tourist attraction, Delhi Eye is (36) open to public. Constructed (37) the famous flyers in London and Singapore, it has been created by the same Dutch company that made the Singapore Flyer. (38) an 18-storey building (45 metres or 200 feet), this Ferris wheel has cost approximately £7 million and has a total capacity of 288 people. Its 36 air-conditioned cabins offer a (39) view of the popular sites in the vicinity – (40) Akshardham Temple, Humayun’s Tomb and Lotus Temple, all in (41) of 20 minutes.

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On a (42) day, one can even see Connaught Place from a distance. Its observatory-style experience would be special for the visitors, since the (43) view over Delhi is spectacular. 35.

A. B. C. D.

lost last later latest

36.

A. B. C. D.

newly partially initially finally

A. B. C. D.

along the lines of in line with out of line with on the right lines

37.

41.

A. B. C. D.

So tall as As tall as More tall than Much taller than

A. B. C. D.

naked eye worm’s eye bird’s eye satellite’s

39. 40.

an interval an area a span a section

A. B. C. D.

hazy cloudy clear rainy

A. B. C. D.

overreaching far reaching within reach beyond reach

42. 43.

FOR QUESTIONS 44 AND 45, CHOOSE THE CORRECT STRESS PATTERN FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS. Example

38.

A. B. C. D.



We may clearly see that democracy has been a great boon to mankind.



A. DEmocracy



B. deMOcracy C. demoCRAcy D. democraCY

44. Annual examinations are held in the month of June every year.

A. B. C. D.

EXaminations exaMInations examiNAtions examinaTIons

45. That’s an interesting activity. A. B. C. D.

include includes included including



A. B. C. D.

ACTivity acTIvity actiVIty activiTY

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ACHIEVERS SECTION 46. IDENTIFY THE MISSPELT WORD.

A. B. C. D.

Dyeing Fungi Sking Taxiing

A. B. C. D.

C. choreoGRAPHer D. choreographER

FOR QUESTIONS 49 AND 50, CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.

47. CHOOSE THE PART OF THE SENTENCE THAT HAS AN ERROR.



She wants to know why is the baby crying.

48. C H O O S E T H E C O R R E C T S T R E S S PAT T E R N F O R T H E U N D E R L I N E D WORD.

She is a well-known choreographer of the film industry.



A. CHOreographer B. choreOgrapher

49. Someone who can speak many languages is called a/an .

A. B. C. D.

orator linguistics polyglot ventriloquist

50. If at a restaurant your friends say, ‘Let’s go . Dutch’, they mean to say that

A. only one of the members will pay for all B. they wish to try some Dutch dishes C. they wish to eat in the way, the Dutch eat D. everyone will pay for himself or herself

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ANSWER KEYS 1ST  IEO  1.  (D)  11.  (B)  21.  (B)  31.  (B) 

2.  (C)  12.  (A)  22.  (D)  32.  (D) 

3.  (B)  13.  (C)  23.  (A)  33.  (B) 

4.  (D)  14.  (D)  24.  (D)  34.  (C) 

5.  (C)  15.  (A)  25.  (B)  35.  (A) 

6.  (B)  16.  (B)  26.  (C)  36.  (B) 

7.  (A)  17.  (C)  27.  (C)  37.  (D) 

8.  (D)  18.  (D)  28.  (A)  38.  (B) 

9.  19.  29.  39. 

(A)  (C)  (C)  (A) 

10.  20.  30.  40. 

(C)  (C)  (B)  (C) 

41.  (B) 

42.  (D) 

43.  (A) 

44.  (B) 

45.  (B) 

46.  (A) 

47.  (B) 

48.  (D) 

49.  (C) 

50.  (D) 

7.  (C)  17.  (B)  27.  (D)  37.  (D)  47.  (C) 

8.  (B)  18.  (D)  28.  (C)  38.  (D)  48.  (A) 

9.  19.  29.  39.  49. 

(C)  (D)  (C)  (C)  (D) 

10.  20.  30.  40.  50. 

(C)  (C)  (C)  (D)  (B) 

7. 17. 27. 37. 47.

8. 18. 28. 38. 48.

(C)  (C)  (D)  (D)  (B) 

9. 19. 29. 39. 49.

(A)  (B)  (C)  (C)  (C) 

10. 20. 30. 40. 50.

(B)  (D)  (D)  (A)  (B) 

7.  (B)  17.  (C)  27.  (B)  37.  (D)  47.  (D) 

8.  (C)  18.  (B)  28.  (A)  38.  (C)  48.  (B) 

9.  19.  29.  39.  49. 

(A)  (D)  (C)  (A)  (C) 

10.  20.  30.  40.  50. 

(C)  (C)  (A)  (C)  (B) 

7.  (B)  17.  (B)  27.  (A)  37.  (D)  47.  (A) 

8.  (A)  18.  (B)  28.  (A)  38.  (B)  48.  (A) 

9.  19.  29.  39.  49. 

(C)  (D)  (D)  (A)  (A) 

10.  20.  30.  40.  50. 

(A)  (B)  (B)  (C)  (A) 

7.  (C)  17.  (D)  27.  (B)  37.  (D)  47.  (A) 

8.  (C)  18.  (C)  28.  (B)  38.  (B)  48.  (C) 

9.  19.  29.  39.  49. 

(C)  (D)  (B)  (A)  (C) 

10.  20.  30.  40.  50. 

(C)  (B)  (B)  (C)  (D)

2ND  IEO  1.  (B)  11.  (C)  21.  (B)  31.  (B)  41.  (D) 

2.  (C)  12.  (B)  22.  (C)  32.  (B)  42.  (C) 

3.  (C)  13.  (D)  23.  (B)  33.  (A)  43.  (D) 

4.  (D)  14.  (B)  24.  (A)  34.  (A)  44.  (B) 

5.  (C)  15.  (A)  25.  (B)  35.  (C)  45.  (A) 

6.  (B)  16.  (C)  26.  (D)  36.  (D)  46.  (B) 

3RD  IEO  SET A  1. 11. 21. 31. 41.

(B)  (A)  (C)  (C)  (C) 

2. 12. 22. 32. 42.

(C)  (C)  (C)  (B)  (C) 

3. 13. 23. 33. 43.

(D)  (B)  (D)  (C)  (D) 

4. 14. 24. 34. 44.

(A)  (C)  (A)  (D)  (B) 

5. 15. 25. 35. 45.

(D)  (D)  (C)  (B)  (C) 

6. 16. 26. 36. 46.

(D)  (C)  (B)  (A)  (A) 

(D)  (A)  (C)  (B)  (D) 

SET B  1.  (A)  11.  (D)  21.  (B)  31.  (B)  41.  (A) 

2.  (C)  12.  (A)  22.  (A)  32.  (A)  42.  (D) 

3.  (D)  13.  (A)  23.  (C)  33.  (C)  43.  (C) 

4.  (B)  14.  (D)  24.  (B)  34.  (A)  44.  (B) 

5.  (B)  15.  (A)  25.  (A)  35.  (B)  45.  (B) 

6.  (A)  16.  (D)  26.  (A)  36.  (C)  46.  (A) 

4TH  IEO  SET A  1.  (C)  11.  (B)  21.  (C)  31.  (C)  41.  (C) 

2.  (A)  12.  (C)  22.  (C)  32.  (D)  42.  (C) 

3.  (C)  13.  (D)  23.  (D)  33.  (B)  43.  (C) 

4.  (C)  14.  (D)  24.  (C)  34.  (A)  44.  (C) 

5.  (C)  15.  (B)  25.  (B)  35.  (D)  45.  (D) 

6.  (C)  16.  (C)  26.  (D)  36.  (C)  46.  (C) 

SET B  1.  (D)  11.  (B)  21.  (D)  31.  (C)  41.  (B) 

2.  (C)  12.  (C)  22.  (B)  32.  (B)  42.  (D) 

3.  (C)  13.  (B)  23.  (B)  33.  (C)  43.  (A) 

4.  (B)  14.  (D)  24.  (D)  34.  (C)  44.  (D) 

5.  (B)  15.  (C)  25.  (C)  35.  (B)  45.  (A) 

6.  (D)  16.  (A)  26.  (A)  36.  (C)  46.  (C) 

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5TH  IEO  1. 11. 21. 31. 41.

(C)  (A)  (C)  (A)  (A) 

2. 12. 22. 32. 42.

(B)  (B)  (D)  (B)  (C) 

3. 13. 23. 33. 43.

(D)  (B)  (B)  (D)  (C) 

4. 14. 24. 34. 44.

(D)  (A)  (C)  (B)  (A) 

5. 15. 25. 35. 45.

SET A  (B)  6. (D)  16. (B)  26. (D)  36. (C)  46.

(C)  (C)  (B)  (B)  (B) 

7. 17. 27. 37. 47.

(D)  (B)  (C)  (D)  (B) 

8. 18. 28. 38. 48.

(D)  (A)  (C)  (C)  (B) 

9. 19. 29. 39. 49.

(D)  (C)  (D)  (B)  (C) 

10. 20. 30. 40. 50.

(B)  (C)  (B)  (C)  (C) 

(D)  (B)  (B)  (D)  (C) 

7. 17. 27. 37. 47.

(A)  (B)  (D)  (A)  (D) 

8. 18. 28. 38. 48.

(D)  (C)  (D)  (B)  (B) 

9. 19. 29. 39. 49.

(B)  (C)  (C)  (C)  (C) 

10. 20. 30. 40. 50.

(A)  (B)  (C)  (D)  (D)

SET B  1. 11. 21. 31. 41.

(C)  (D)  (C)  (B)  (C) 

2. 12. 22. 32. 42.

(B)  (D)  (A)  (C)  (C) 

3. 13. 23. 33. 43.

(C)  (C)  (B)  (C)  (B) 

4. 14. 24. 34. 44.

(B)  (B)  (B)  (B)  (C) 

5. 15. 25. 35. 45.

(C)  (C)  (C)  (D)  (B) 

6. 16. 26. 36. 46.

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