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English 1 End Term 10 May 2026 — Question 50

Question 50

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The word ‘machine’ is a _____ word.

  1. A

    Monosyllabic

  2. B

    Polysyllabic

  3. C

    Disyllabic

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  • C

    Disyllabic

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Question 50 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) End Term paper sat on 10 May 2026, in the January 2026 term (English1 06 May 26). It carries 1 mark.

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