The IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Quiz 1 paper sat on 11 Jul 2021, in the May 2021 term, set POD21QZAQPB: 25 questions for 25 marks in 120 minutes. Every question is below with its answer. Take it as a timed mock test to be marked, or read it through first.
Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions:
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Choose the appropriate pause for the following sentences as you hear in the audio.
It's your job to remove those myths and to get things done
It's your job to remove/ those myths and to get things done//
It's/ your job to remove/ those myths and to get/ things done//
It’s/ your job/ to remove those myths/ and to get things done//
Correct answer
It’s/ your job/ to remove those myths/ and to get things done//
Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions:
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Choose the appropriate pause for the following sentences as you hear in the audio.
So let humility be your best defence
So let humility be your best defence//
So/ let humility/ be your best/ defence//
So/ let humility be/ your best defence//
Correct answer
So/ let humility be/ your best defence//
Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions:
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Choose the appropriate pause for the following sentences as you hear in the audio.
If you think you cannot make a difference I would say you very well can make a difference if you so desire
If you think you cannot make a difference/ I would say you very well can make a difference/ if you so desire//
If you/ think you cannot make a difference I would/ say you very well/ can make a difference if you so desire//
If you think you cannot make a difference/ I would/ say you very well can make a difference if you so desire//
Correct answer
If you think you cannot make a difference/ I would say you very well can make a difference/ if you so desire//
Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions:
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Identify the number of syllables in the following words:
Idea
1
2
3
4
Correct answer
3
Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions:
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Identify the number of syllables in the following words:
Individual
2
3
4
5
Correct answer
5
Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions:
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Identify the number of syllables in the following words:
Desire
1
2
3
4
Correct answer
2
Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions:
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Identify the number of syllables in the following words:
Destiny
1
2
3
4
Correct answer
3
Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions:
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Identify the number of syllables in the following words:
Mind
1
2
3
4
Correct answer
1
Sentences end with a __________.
Comma
Full stop
Correct answer
Full stop
‘An’ is a definite determiner.
TRUE
FALSE
Correct answer
FALSE
‘He likes pizza.’ In this sentence ‘s’ in the word ‘likes’ indicates _____________ of the verb.
Singularity
Plurality
Correct answer
Singularity
The sentence, ‘Unload the groceries’ is a ______.
Request
Command
Correct answer
Command
The books or the newspaper ___________ in my room.
Is
Are
Correct answer
Is
‘You’ takes only the plural tense marker, no matter the tense.
TRUE
FALSE
Correct answer
TRUE
In the sentence, Raju is disturbing Ram, ‘is disturbing Ram’ is the predicate.
TRUE
FALSE
Correct answer
TRUE
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
Who is the narrator of this passage?
Drupad
Draupadi
Dhai Ma
Dhristadyumna
Correct answer
Draupadi
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
Dhri appears to be whose nickname?
Draupadi’s
Dhai Ma’s
Dhristadyumna’s
Drupad’s
Correct answer
Dhristadyumna’s
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
What is the meaning of the narrator’s name?
Light of the Universe
Celestial Victor
Destroyer of Enemies
Daughter of Drupad
Correct answer
Daughter of Drupad
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
What is the meaning of acceptability?
Ability to like someone
The quality of being allowed or tolerated
Ability to accept everything
All of these
Correct answer
The quality of being allowed or tolerated
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
Whom does the narrator consider to be egoistic?
Her brother
His sister
Her father
Their mother
Correct answer
Her father
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
What is the meaning of celestial?
Relating to home
Relating to heaven
Relating to war
Relating to water
Correct answer
Relating to heaven
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
What is the antonym of remembrance?
Forgetfulness
Sorrow
Sleepiness
Distractedness
Correct answer
Forgetfulness
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Replace veered in this sentence with a suitable word.
Danced
Converged
Focussed
Deviated
Correct answer
Deviated
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
What does Dhristadyumna’s name signify?
Light of the Universe
Celestial Victor
Destroyer of Enemies
Daughter of Drupad
Correct answer
Destroyer of Enemies
Read the passage and answer the given subquestions.
As Dhai Ma counted out the feast-foods on her fingers, smacking her lips in happy remembrance, my attention veered to the meaning of the names our father chose. Dhristadyumna, Destroyer of Enemies. Draupadi, Daughter of Drupad.
Dhri’s name fell within the bounds of acceptability—though if I were his parent I might have picked a more cheerful name, like Celestial Victor, or Light of the Universe. But Daughter of Drupad? Granted, he hadn’t been expecting me, but couldn’t my father have come up with something a little less egoistic? Something more suited to a girl who was supposed to change history? I answered to Draupadi for the moment because I had no choice. But in the long run, it would not do. I needed a more heroic name.
Who was supposed to change history according to the passage?
Drupad
Draupadi
Dhai Ma
Dhristadyumna
Correct answer
Draupadi
