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English I · End Term · 7 Aug 2022 · May 2022 term

Question 40: Choose the appropriate option for blank (5).

Question 40

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Fill in the blanks with the right options.
1) _____, the house had appeared enormous. 2)____, beside the new grey buildings towering above it like unfriendly giants, it seemed a miserable shack. The old Naga tree 3) _______ its dry branches towards eternity, covering the roof with sickly yellow leaves. A funereal crow 4) _______ croaking on a wire. It flew away as I approached. 5)______ shadows stared.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the appropriate option for blank (5).

  1. A

    Now

  2. B

    Once

  3. C

    Stretched

  4. D

    Perched

  5. E

    Furtive

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Correct answer

  • E

    Furtive

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Question 40 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) End Term paper sat on 7 Aug 2022, in the May 2022 term (IIT M FOUNDATION DIPLOMA ENDTERM QPD1 07 Aug 2022 IBA NS). It carries 2 marks.

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