English I Qualifier: 1 September 2024 (May 2024 term)

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'unfold' as used in the passage.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

What, according to the passage, is needed to develop a balanced personality?

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

What, according to the passage, leads to a balanced and harmonious life full of peace and tranquility?

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

According to the author of the passage, nature:

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

What do the town planners of today do?

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

What sight inspired William Wordsworth to say “And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances”?

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

Choose the word that means the following:
Angry disagreements or violent actions.
Carefully study the context in which the word is used in the passage before choosing your answer.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

On the basis of your reading of the passage, fill in the blank.
Their life is so full of care that _____.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

What are described as concrete and artificial jungles in the passage?

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:
Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Every day and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only, one should have the eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it, like the English poet William Wordsworth who, after seeing daffodils, said: "And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils.” Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with the beauty and the wonders of nature. The Aryans worshiped nature. One can learn a great many lessons in the vast school of nature.
Unfortunately, the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of flowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to the village from the concrete and artificial jungles that are our cities. Hence, the town planners of today pay special attention to provide a sufficient number of natural scenic spots in the towns that they plan. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make one appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. There is no other balm to soothe our tired souls and listless minds than the infinite beauty of nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

On the basis of your reading of the passage, fill in the blank with a fitting adjective.
_____ mountains.

Which among the following does NOT carry the sound ‘sh’?

Which among the following words begin with the sound /k/?

Choose the word with an “aa” sound from the following.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word.
They laughed at my idea.

Select the correct pronoun.
Did she see ______?

Select the appropriate option.
Aparna dances _________.

Choose the correct order in which the following words appear in a dictionary.

There are ___ vowel sounds in English language

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word.
Amy bought ripe tomatoes at the store.

Choose the correct option.
Vimal is ________ in his family.

Identify the adverb in the following sentence:
She immediately came to support her sister.

Choose the appropriate option.
Sorry I am late. My vehicle ________ petrol.

Choose the correct option.
“_________ you please open the door?” he asked politely.

Choose the appropriate option.
What is ______ time by your watch?

‘The new iPhone seems to cost everyone not just an arm and a leg, but also a kidney.’ What does ‘to cost an arm and a leg’ mean?

Choose the correct option.
To join this sports academy, students __________ be 17 years old.

I tried to understand what he was saying about ocean currents, but it was_______.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option.
During the brainstorming session, Latha _____________a brilliant idea that solved the problem perfectly.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option.
Q: Where’s Priya?
A: She______be in her office.

How do you pronounce the word ‘blast’?

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Deeply ___

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

False ___

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Hefty __

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Media ___

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Blowing __

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions: Jenny: Hello! Good morning! Am I speaking to someone at the Purchase Department? Lena: Yes. (i) _________.
Jenny: May I speak with Jonathan?
Lena: He is not around.
Jenny: (ii) _________________.
Lena: Sure. But (iii) ______________.
Jenny: Oh! Let me (iv) ______to you later.
Lena: OK! Thank you!

Fill in the blank (i) with an appropriate response.

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions: Jenny: Hello! Good morning! Am I speaking to someone at the Purchase Department? Lena: Yes. (i) _________.
Jenny: May I speak with Jonathan?
Lena: He is not around.
Jenny: (ii) _________________.
Lena: Sure. But (iii) ______________.
Jenny: Oh! Let me (iv) ______to you later.
Lena: OK! Thank you!

Fill in the blank (ii) with an appropriate response.

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions: Jenny: Hello! Good morning! Am I speaking to someone at the Purchase Department? Lena: Yes. (i) _________.
Jenny: May I speak with Jonathan?
Lena: He is not around.
Jenny: (ii) _________________.
Lena: Sure. But (iii) ______________.
Jenny: Oh! Let me (iv) ______to you later.
Lena: OK! Thank you!

Fill in the blank (iii) with an appropriate response.

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions: Jenny: Hello! Good morning! Am I speaking to someone at the Purchase Department? Lena: Yes. (i) _________.
Jenny: May I speak with Jonathan?
Lena: He is not around.
Jenny: (ii) _________________.
Lena: Sure. But (iii) ______________.
Jenny: Oh! Let me (iv) ______to you later.
Lena: OK! Thank you!

Fill in the blank (iv) with an appropriate response?

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions: Jenny: Hello! Good morning! Am I speaking to someone at the Purchase Department? Lena: Yes. (i) _________.
Jenny: May I speak with Jonathan?
Lena: He is not around.
Jenny: (ii) _________________.
Lena: Sure. But (iii) ______________.
Jenny: Oh! Let me (iv) ______to you later.
Lena: OK! Thank you!

What does the phrasal verb get back mean in a telephonic conversation?