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September 2024 term · English II · BSHS1002

English II End Term: 22 December 2024 (September 2024 term)

The IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 22 Dec 2024, in the September 2024 term: 60 questions for 100 marks in 180 minutes. Every question is below with its answer. Take it as a timed mock test to be marked, or read it through first.

Questions
60
Marks
100
Duration
180 min
MCQ
60

Updated

Official paper: IIT M FOUNDATION DIPLOMA AN EXAM QDF3 22 Dec 2024 · No negative marking.

Question 1

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

What sport did Robi play in college?

  1. A

    Football

  2. B

    Cricket

  3. C

    Hockey

  4. D

    Tennis

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Cricket

Question 2

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

According to the passage, what was Robi's academic performance like?

  1. A

    Poor but unrecognized

  2. B

    Brilliant but immoral

  3. C

    Good but not brilliant

  4. D

    Outstanding

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    Good but not brilliant

Question 3

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

What was the reason for the student's expulsion mentioned in the passage?

  1. A

    Cheating on an exam

  2. B

    Fighting with other students

  3. C

    Asking a girl to his room for tea

  4. D

    Stealing from the college

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    Asking a girl to his room for tea

Question 4

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

How did Robi respond to the strike call?

  1. A

    He organized protests

  2. B

    He made speeches against it

  3. C

    He supported it enthusiastically

  4. D

    He refused to attend union meetings

Show answer

Correct answer

  • D

    He refused to attend union meetings

Question 5

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

What was the ultimate outcome of the strike situation?

  1. A

    Robi was beaten up

  2. B

    The strike continued

  3. C

    The strike was called off

  4. D

    The expelled student was reinstated

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    The strike was called off

Question 6

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

How did Robi react when threatened with a beating?

  1. A

    He reported it to authorities

  2. B

    He wanted to fight

  3. C

    He ran away

  4. D

    He apologized

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    He wanted to fight

Question 7

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

What did Robi say when asked why he wouldn't join the strike?

  1. A

    "what he did was wrong"

  2. B

    "rules are there for a reason"

  3. C

    "a rule's a rule"

  4. D

    "I don't believe in strikes"

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    "a rule's a rule"

Question 8

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

How did the narrator initially feel about Robi's status in college?

  1. A

    Accepting

  2. B

    Puzzled

  3. C

    Angry

  4. D

    Indifferent

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Puzzled

Question 9

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

What was the student union's initial stance on the expulsion?

  1. A

    They were divided on the issue

  2. B

    They were unanimous in calling for a strike

  3. C

    They supported the college's decision

  4. D

    They were indifferent

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    They were unanimous in calling for a strike

Question 10

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
I had been puzzled too when I first discovered how much deference Robi commanded in college. It was hard to understand, for he did not excel particularly in any of the spheres which were held to confer distinction in that milieu: he was not unusually good at sports, just about good enough to keep a place in the college cricket eleven; he was good at his studies but not brilliant; he was not clever, not well dressed, not talented, nor in any way unlike a dozen others in our college, and yet, without asking for it, barely seeming to notice, he commanded a respect immeasurably greater than the best sportsmen and the most brilliant students.
It took me time to see that this respect was really a tribute to the superhuman simplicity of his view of the world: to the fact that he had no hesitation in making judgements – because there were whole domains of conduct within which he would not admit the possibility of argument – and no fear of defending them, because of his abundant physical courage. Once, for example, there was a great uproar in our college because a student had been expelled for some minor misdemeanour – for asking a girl up to his room for a cup of tea or some such thing. The students’ union was unanimous in calling for a strike. But Robi, alone in the whole college, refused to go along with everyone else: he didn’t argue or make speeches, he merely refused to attend the union meetings. And when some of the union’s leaders threatened to give him a beating, they found to their surprise that he was relieved at the prospect of settling the issue by a
straightforward physical contest. Such was his standing in the college that eventually the leaders gave in and the strike was called off.
Later, I asked him: Why wouldn’t you join the strike? Tell me, just as a matter of interest. He wouldn’t answer, so I asked him again, and then reluctantly he said: Because a rule’s a rule; if you break one you have to be willing to pay the price.
Extract from: The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh

How did Robi typically approach making judgments?

  1. A

    With great hesitation

  2. B

    With no hesitation

  3. C

    By avoiding them

  4. D

    By consulting others

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    With no hesitation

Question 11

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Deduce the question from the answer provided.
Qn: _____
Ans: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.

  1. A

    What would you say the most pressing problem facing our country at the moment is?

  2. B

    Well, Mr. Tabraz, if you are selected, how soon would you be able to join us?

  3. C

    What motivates you to make an application for this position and appear for this interview?

  4. D

    Please tell us a little about yourself, Mr. Tabraz.

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Well, Mr. Tabraz, if you are selected, how soon would you be able to join us?

Question 12

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Deduce the question from the answer provided.
Qn: _____
Ans: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview.

  1. A

    Please tell us a little about yourself, Mr. Tabraz.

  2. B

    Well, Mr. Tabraz, if you are selected, how soon would you be able to join us?

  3. C

    What can you tell us about your current job? What motivates you to make an application for this position and appear for this interview?

  4. D

    What would you say the most pressing problem facing our country at the moment is?

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    What can you tell us about your current job? What motivates you to make an application for this position and appear for this interview?

Question 13

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Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Deduce the question from the answer provided.
Qn: _____
Ans: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.

  1. A

    What motivates you to make an application for this position and appear for this interview?

  2. B

    Please tell us a little about yourself, Mr. Tabraz.

  3. C

    What would you say the most pressing problem facing our country at the moment is?

  4. D

    Well, Mr. Tabraz, if you are selected, how soon would you be able to join us?

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Please tell us a little about yourself, Mr. Tabraz.

Question 14

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Deduce the question from the answer provided.
Qn: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Ans: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.

  1. A

    What motivates you to make an application for this position and appear for this interview?

  2. B

    Well, Mr. Tabraz, if you are selected, how soon would you be able to join us?

  3. C

    What would you say the most pressing problem facing our country at the moment is?

  4. D

    Please tell us a little about yourself, Mr. Tabraz.

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    What would you say the most pressing problem facing our country at the moment is?

Question 15

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Read the responses of the candidate, his behavioural attributes or aspects concerning his demeanour as given in List A and match them to the qualities they exemplify.

List AList B
[1] I can easily assume a bird's eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end.[a] Ambitious and eager for growth
[2] Thank you, sir.[b] Confident in one's own ability
[3] It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview.[c] Polite

I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end.

  1. A

    Ambitious and eager for growth

  2. B

    Confident in one’s own ability

  3. C

    Polite

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Confident in one’s own ability

Question 16

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Read the responses of the candidate, his behavioural attributes or aspects concerning his demeanour as given in List A and match them to the qualities they exemplify.

List AList B
[1] I can easily assume a bird's eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end.[a] Ambitious and eager for growth
[2] Thank you, sir.[b] Confident in one's own ability
[3] It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview.[c] Polite

Thank you, sir.

  1. A

    Ambitious and eager for growth

  2. B

    Confident in one’s own ability

  3. C

    Polite

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    Polite

Question 17

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Read the responses of the candidate, his behavioural attributes or aspects concerning his demeanour as given in List A and match them to the qualities they exemplify.

List AList B
[1] I can easily assume a bird's eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end.[a] Ambitious and eager for growth
[2] Thank you, sir.[b] Confident in one's own ability
[3] It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview.[c] Polite

It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview.

  1. A

    Ambitious and eager for growth

  2. B

    Confident in one’s own ability

  3. C

    Polite

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    Ambitious and eager for growth

Question 18

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Find the best possible option to fill the blank.
My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end.

  1. A

    This is very evident in the manner in which I take on tasks when working in a team or allocate tasks when leading a team.

  2. B

    Our hiring manager will be in touch with you shortly.

  3. C

    However, I do not think that my current position challenges me to realise my full potential.

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    However, I do not think that my current position challenges me to realise my full potential.

Question 19

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Find the best possible option to fill the blank.
Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day.

  1. A

    This is very evident in the manner in which I take on tasks when working in a team or allocate tasks when leading a team.

  2. B

    Our hiring manager will be in touch with you shortly.

  3. C

    However, I do not think that my current position challenges me to realise my full potential.

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Our hiring manager will be in touch with you shortly.

Question 20

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following exchange between an interviewer and an interviewee and answer the given subquestions:
Candidate: Good afternoon, sir.
Interviewer 1: Good afternoon. Please take your seat.
Candidate: Thank you, sir. (Takes his seat in a calm and dignified manner, and smiles slightly and respectfully at the interview panel. The candidate’s demeanour is welcoming and he appears as if he is ready to communicate.)
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: I hail from Bishnoi district in Madhya Pradesh. I did my primary education at Aligarh Muslim University City School. I moved to Noida and graduated in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Currently, I work as a project engineer in Tata Motors. I was also a part of the team that developed the Tata Nano within record time and for minimum price.
Interviewer 2: What would you identify as your biggest weakness?
Candidate: Sir, I am very insistent on ensuring that my work is perfect. So I tend to spend a little too much time going through the minutest aspects of my work to check whether my expectations of quality have been met. I have found out through experience that working as a team and delegating responsibilities where necessary can be extremely helpful in both balancing my own idiosyncrasies and in producing output of the best quality.
Interviewer 1: What would you then identify as your greatest strength? Because you seem to think of your biggest weakness as an enabling rather than a disabling quality.
Candidate: (Smiles) That is true, sir. I do indeed think of my weakness as a quality that can be leveraged and managed to enable the best results. I am careful not to let perfectionism get the better of me. My greatest strength, I believe, is my ability to meticulously organise my work. _____ I can easily assume a bird’s eye view of the project at hand and focus on how resources may be optimally utilised within a stipulated time frame to guide the project to a fruitful end. I can therefore effectively analyse the constructibility of a product under design and execute the product into being. An old quote I once heard spoke of execution as the three-dimensional expression of meaning. In that sense, I would say that my greatest strength is my ability to express three-dimensional meanings succinctly and effectively.
Interviewer 2: Very good. What can you tell us about your current job? _____
Candidate: I greatly enjoy working with the people in my current company. We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career. It is the conviction that your company will recognise my capabilities and allow me opportunities for growth that motivated me to appear for this interview. Interviewer 2: I see. _____ How can an engineer help tackle it?
Candidate: Sir, in my opinion, the most pressing issue facing our country at the moment is self- sufficiency in food, or lack thereof. It is a problem that lies at the root of several other problems like unemployment and the urban-rural income disparity. We, as a nation, are yet to find a way to make our agricultural sector reap the full benefits of our industrial advancement. I think that an engineer can play a pivotal role in harnessing scientific techniques to give a fillip to the agricultural sector and thus, not only to improve the farmers’ quality of life, but also help the nation attain self- sufficiency in food production. An engineer can provide a crucial connecting link between an agriculturalist and an industrialist.
Interviewer 1: _____
Candidate: If I am selected, I shall have to serve a notice period of one month, and I will thereafter be able to join your company with no further delay.
Interviewer 2: Thank you, Mr. Tabraz. That will be all for now. _____ Have a good day. Candidate: Thank you. Wish you a good day ahead too. (Exits after righting the position of the chair that he has vacated.)

Find the best possible option to fill the blank.
We share an easy camaraderie and I also appreciate the fact that the management takes the effort to know their employees well and to build personal connections with the employees. _____ I think of it as a wonderful entry level opportunity for someone seeking a door of access into the corporate world, and I have benefitted immensely from it, but I would like to explore avenues for further advancement as I go ahead in my career.

  1. A

    This is very evident in the manner in which I take on tasks when working in a team or allocate tasks when leading a team.

  2. B

    Our hiring manager will be in touch with you shortly.

  3. C

    However, I do not think that my current position challenges me to realise my full potential.

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    However, I do not think that my current position challenges me to realise my full potential.

Question 21

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: David Anderson david.anderson@gmail.com
To: Jennifer Brown jennifer.brown@gmail.com
Subject: ________________________
____________________,
I trust this message finds you in good health. My name is David Anderson and I am reaching out to introduce myself. I specialise in Digital Marketing and I am keen on exploring potential collaboration opportunities with your organisation. To offer you a more comprehensive view of my background and qualifications, I have attached my resume for your perusal.
___________________,
David Anderson
Digital Marketing Strategist
David.anderson@gmail.com

Choose the most appropriate subject from the following

  1. A

    Job Interview Availability

  2. B

    Introduction and Collaboration Opportunity

  3. C

    Opportunity for Internship

  4. D

    Internship Follow-Up

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Introduction and Collaboration Opportunity

Question 22

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: David Anderson david.anderson@gmail.com
To: Jennifer Brown jennifer.brown@gmail.com
Subject: ________________________
____________________,
I trust this message finds you in good health. My name is David Anderson and I am reaching out to introduce myself. I specialise in Digital Marketing and I am keen on exploring potential collaboration opportunities with your organisation. To offer you a more comprehensive view of my background and qualifications, I have attached my resume for your perusal.
___________________,
David Anderson
Digital Marketing Strategist
David.anderson@gmail.com

Choose the appropriate closing line from the following

  1. A

    Wishing you lots of smiles

  2. B

    Stay fabulous

  3. C

    Warm regards

  4. D

    Take care and keep shining

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    Warm regards

Question 23

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: David Anderson david.anderson@gmail.com
To: Jennifer Brown jennifer.brown@gmail.com
Subject: ________________________
____________________,
I trust this message finds you in good health. My name is David Anderson and I am reaching out to introduce myself. I specialise in Digital Marketing and I am keen on exploring potential collaboration opportunities with your organisation. To offer you a more comprehensive view of my background and qualifications, I have attached my resume for your perusal.
___________________,
David Anderson
Digital Marketing Strategist
David.anderson@gmail.com

Choose the most appropriate salutation from the following

  1. A

    Dear Jennifer

  2. B

    Hey Jennifer

  3. C

    Dear David

  4. D

    Hey Folks

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    Dear Jennifer

Question 24

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: David Anderson david.anderson@gmail.com
To: Jennifer Brown jennifer.brown@gmail.com
Subject: ________________________
____________________,
I trust this message finds you in good health. My name is David Anderson and I am reaching out to introduce myself. I specialise in Digital Marketing and I am keen on exploring potential collaboration opportunities with your organisation. To offer you a more comprehensive view of my background and qualifications, I have attached my resume for your perusal.
___________________,
David Anderson
Digital Marketing Strategist
David.anderson@gmail.com

Select true or false for the following statement
David Anderson is a Digital Marketing Specialist.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    True

Question 25

+2 marksOne correct option

Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: David Anderson david.anderson@gmail.com
To: Jennifer Brown jennifer.brown@gmail.com
Subject: ________________________
____________________,
I trust this message finds you in good health. My name is David Anderson and I am reaching out to introduce myself. I specialise in Digital Marketing and I am keen on exploring potential collaboration opportunities with your organisation. To offer you a more comprehensive view of my background and qualifications, I have attached my resume for your perusal.
___________________,
David Anderson
Digital Marketing Strategist
David.anderson@gmail.com

Choose the correct option.
What is the primary function of salutation in an email?

  1. A

    To attach documents

  2. B

    To greet the recipient

  3. C

    To close the email

  4. D

    To list the sender’s achievements

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    To greet the recipient

Question 26

+2 marksOne correct option

Match the following and answer the given subquestions

Column AColumn B
[1] Aero-[a] thyroidism
[2] Geo-[b] sphere
[3] Hypo-[c] personal
[4] Hemi-[d] dynamic
[5] Inter-[e] political

Aero-

  1. A

    thyroidism

  2. B

    sphere

  3. C

    personal

  4. D

    dynamic

  5. E

    political

Show answer

Correct answer

  • D

    dynamic

Question 27

+2 marksOne correct option

Match the following and answer the given subquestions

Column AColumn B
[1] Aero-[a] thyroidism
[2] Geo-[b] sphere
[3] Hypo-[c] personal
[4] Hemi-[d] dynamic
[5] Inter-[e] political

Geo-

  1. A

    thyroidism

  2. B

    sphere

  3. C

    personal

  4. D

    dynamic

  5. E

    political

Show answer

Correct answer

  • E

    political

Question 28

+2 marksOne correct option

Match the following and answer the given subquestions

Column AColumn B
[1] Aero-[a] thyroidism
[2] Geo-[b] sphere
[3] Hypo-[c] personal
[4] Hemi-[d] dynamic
[5] Inter-[e] political

Hypo-

  1. A

    thyroidism

  2. B

    sphere

  3. C

    personal

  4. D

    dynamic

  5. E

    political

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    thyroidism

Question 29

+2 marksOne correct option

Match the following and answer the given subquestions

Column AColumn B
[1] Aero-[a] thyroidism
[2] Geo-[b] sphere
[3] Hypo-[c] personal
[4] Hemi-[d] dynamic
[5] Inter-[e] political

Hemi-

  1. A

    thyroidism

  2. B

    sphere

  3. C

    personal

  4. D

    dynamic

  5. E

    political

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    sphere

Question 30

+2 marksOne correct option

Match the following and answer the given subquestions

Column AColumn B
[1] Aero-[a] thyroidism
[2] Geo-[b] sphere
[3] Hypo-[c] personal
[4] Hemi-[d] dynamic
[5] Inter-[e] political

Inter-

  1. A

    thyroidism

  2. B

    sphere

  3. C

    personal

  4. D

    dynamic

  5. E

    political

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    personal

Question 31

+2 marksOne correct option

Fill in the blanks with appropriate options for the given subquestions:
Vinod wasn't sure what his manager meant when she called him 'not the (1)_____ tool in the shed'. When he asked her, she replied that her 8 year old daughter is (2)_____ than him. This really worried Vinod who has always been called a (3)_____ boy growing up. He thought that his manager is likely (4)_____ at him for something he did. One of his colleagues suggested that she might be under stress from (5)_____ officials.

Choose the correct answer for (1).

  1. A

    Sharp

  2. B

    Sharpest

  3. C

    Sharper

  4. D

    Sharpy

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Sharpest

Question 32

+2 marksOne correct option

Fill in the blanks with appropriate options for the given subquestions:
Vinod wasn't sure what his manager meant when she called him 'not the (1)_____ tool in the shed'. When he asked her, she replied that her 8 year old daughter is (2)_____ than him. This really worried Vinod who has always been called a (3)_____ boy growing up. He thought that his manager is likely (4)_____ at him for something he did. One of his colleagues suggested that she might be under stress from (5)_____ officials.

Choose the correct answer for (2).

  1. A

    Smart

  2. B

    More smart

  3. C

    Smarter

  4. D

    Smartest

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    Smarter

Question 33

+2 marksOne correct option

Fill in the blanks with appropriate options for the given subquestions:
Vinod wasn't sure what his manager meant when she called him 'not the (1)_____ tool in the shed'. When he asked her, she replied that her 8 year old daughter is (2)_____ than him. This really worried Vinod who has always been called a (3)_____ boy growing up. He thought that his manager is likely (4)_____ at him for something he did. One of his colleagues suggested that she might be under stress from (5)_____ officials.

Choose the correct answer for (3).

  1. A

    Smartest

  2. B

    Smart

  3. C

    Smarter

  4. D

    Smarty

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Smart

Question 34

+2 marksOne correct option

Fill in the blanks with appropriate options for the given subquestions:
Vinod wasn't sure what his manager meant when she called him 'not the (1)_____ tool in the shed'. When he asked her, she replied that her 8 year old daughter is (2)_____ than him. This really worried Vinod who has always been called a (3)_____ boy growing up. He thought that his manager is likely (4)_____ at him for something he did. One of his colleagues suggested that she might be under stress from (5)_____ officials.

Choose the correct answer for (4).

  1. A

    Angrier

  2. B

    Anger

  3. C

    Angry

  4. D

    Angriest

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    Angry

Question 35

+2 marksOne correct option

Fill in the blanks with appropriate options for the given subquestions:
Vinod wasn't sure what his manager meant when she called him 'not the (1)_____ tool in the shed'. When he asked her, she replied that her 8 year old daughter is (2)_____ than him. This really worried Vinod who has always been called a (3)_____ boy growing up. He thought that his manager is likely (4)_____ at him for something he did. One of his colleagues suggested that she might be under stress from (5)_____ officials.

Choose the correct answer for (5).

  1. A

    High

  2. B

    Upper

  3. C

    Above

  4. D

    Higher

Show answer

Correct answer

  • D

    Higher

Question 36

+2 marksOne correct option

Study the conversation given below and answer the given subquestions that follow by filling in the blanks with the most contextually appropriate expressions.
Student: Excuse me, Professor Tate. (i) _____
Teacher: Yes, Sarah, please come in.
Student: Good morning, ma’am.
Teacher: Good morning. (ii) _____
Student: I was wondering if I may work on the theme of existentialism in Thornton Wilder’s plays for my term-end research paper. Will that be a suitable topic? (iii) _____
Teacher: That sounds like a very promising topic. (iv) _____ so that it does not become too ambitious of a project to be completed within the limited time that you have.
Student: I would like to work on The Skin of Our Teeth in that case, ma’am.
Teacher: Excellent choice! I’ll mail you the list of suggested readings by the end of the week. All the best for your paper. (v) _____
Student: Certainly, ma’am. Thank you.

Fill in blank (i) with the most fitting response from the options given below. Keep in mind the setting, the tone and the subject of the conversation, and the capacities within which the speakers are interacting.

  1. A

    Let me in!

  2. B

    Would you be so kind as to let me in?

  3. C

    May I please come in?

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    May I please come in?

Question 37

+2 marksOne correct option

Study the conversation given below and answer the given subquestions that follow by filling in the blanks with the most contextually appropriate expressions.
Student: Excuse me, Professor Tate. (i) _____
Teacher: Yes, Sarah, please come in.
Student: Good morning, ma’am.
Teacher: Good morning. (ii) _____
Student: I was wondering if I may work on the theme of existentialism in Thornton Wilder’s plays for my term-end research paper. Will that be a suitable topic? (iii) _____
Teacher: That sounds like a very promising topic. (iv) _____ so that it does not become too ambitious of a project to be completed within the limited time that you have.
Student: I would like to work on The Skin of Our Teeth in that case, ma’am.
Teacher: Excellent choice! I’ll mail you the list of suggested readings by the end of the week. All the best for your paper. (v) _____
Student: Certainly, ma’am. Thank you.

Fill in blank (ii) with the most fitting response from the options given below. Keep in mind the setting, the tone and the subject of the conversation, and the capacities within which the speakers are interacting.

  1. A

    What do you want?

  2. B

    How can I help you?

  3. C

    Why are you here?

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    How can I help you?

Question 38

+2 marksOne correct option

Study the conversation given below and answer the given subquestions that follow by filling in the blanks with the most contextually appropriate expressions.
Student: Excuse me, Professor Tate. (i) _____
Teacher: Yes, Sarah, please come in.
Student: Good morning, ma’am.
Teacher: Good morning. (ii) _____
Student: I was wondering if I may work on the theme of existentialism in Thornton Wilder’s plays for my term-end research paper. Will that be a suitable topic? (iii) _____
Teacher: That sounds like a very promising topic. (iv) _____ so that it does not become too ambitious of a project to be completed within the limited time that you have.
Student: I would like to work on The Skin of Our Teeth in that case, ma’am.
Teacher: Excellent choice! I’ll mail you the list of suggested readings by the end of the week. All the best for your paper. (v) _____
Student: Certainly, ma’am. Thank you.

Fill in blank (iii) with the most fitting response from the options given below. Keep in mind the setting, the tone and the subject of the conversation, and the capacities within which the speakers are interacting.

  1. A

    Would you please recommend some readings for the same?

  2. B

    Tell me what I should read.

  3. C

    What would I even read if I wanted to work on that topic?

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    Would you please recommend some readings for the same?

Question 39

+2 marksOne correct option

Study the conversation given below and answer the given subquestions that follow by filling in the blanks with the most contextually appropriate expressions.
Student: Excuse me, Professor Tate. (i) _____
Teacher: Yes, Sarah, please come in.
Student: Good morning, ma’am.
Teacher: Good morning. (ii) _____
Student: I was wondering if I may work on the theme of existentialism in Thornton Wilder’s plays for my term-end research paper. Will that be a suitable topic? (iii) _____
Teacher: That sounds like a very promising topic. (iv) _____ so that it does not become too ambitious of a project to be completed within the limited time that you have.
Student: I would like to work on The Skin of Our Teeth in that case, ma’am.
Teacher: Excellent choice! I’ll mail you the list of suggested readings by the end of the week. All the best for your paper. (v) _____
Student: Certainly, ma’am. Thank you.

Fill in blank (iv) with the most fitting response from the options given below. Keep in mind the setting, the tone and the subject of the conversation, and the capacities within which the speakers are interacting.

  1. A

    Would you be kind enough to consider narrowing it down to any one of Wilder’s plays

  2. B

    I would suggest that you narrow it down to any one of Wilder’s plays

  3. C

    I command that you narrow it down to any one of Wilder’s plays

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    I would suggest that you narrow it down to any one of Wilder’s plays

Question 40

+2 marksOne correct option

Study the conversation given below and answer the given subquestions that follow by filling in the blanks with the most contextually appropriate expressions.
Student: Excuse me, Professor Tate. (i) _____
Teacher: Yes, Sarah, please come in.
Student: Good morning, ma’am.
Teacher: Good morning. (ii) _____
Student: I was wondering if I may work on the theme of existentialism in Thornton Wilder’s plays for my term-end research paper. Will that be a suitable topic? (iii) _____
Teacher: That sounds like a very promising topic. (iv) _____ so that it does not become too ambitious of a project to be completed within the limited time that you have.
Student: I would like to work on The Skin of Our Teeth in that case, ma’am.
Teacher: Excellent choice! I’ll mail you the list of suggested readings by the end of the week. All the best for your paper. (v) _____
Student: Certainly, ma’am. Thank you.

Fill in blank (v) with the most fitting response from the options given below. Keep in mind the setting, the tone and the subject of the conversation, and the capacities within which the speakers are interacting.

  1. A

    Why can't you stick to your deadline?

  2. B

    Under no circumstances should your paper overrun its deadline.

  3. C

    Make sure that you meet your deadline.

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    Make sure that you meet your deadline.

Question 41

+1 markOne correct option

Choose the correct option.
A: She did not visit him even though she was in town
B: She did not visit him though she was in town

  1. A

    A shows a greater degree of expectation than B

  2. B

    B shows a greater degree of expectation than A

  3. C

    Both show same degree of expectation

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    A shows a greater degree of expectation than B

Question 42

+1 markOne correct option

Choose the correct option.
A: He turned down their requests despite their offers
B: He turned down their requests inspite their offers

  1. A

    A is correct and B is wrong

  2. B

    A is wrong and B is correct

  3. C

    Both are correct

  4. D

    Both are wrong

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    A is correct and B is wrong

Question 43

+1 markOne correct option

Fill in the blank with the most suitable option.
He did not submit his assignment. ___, he had to repeat the course.

  1. A

    As a consequence

  2. B

    Then

  3. C

    While

  4. D

    Because

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    As a consequence

Question 44

+1 markOne correct option

The court directed the parties to maintain the status quo. Here ‘status quo’ means ___.

  1. A

    Credibility

  2. B

    Status report

  3. C

    Current situation

  4. D

    Material of status

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    Current situation

Question 45

+1 markOne correct option

Identify the number of suffixes in the following sentence.
‘That man is as forgetful as some animals are fabled to be.’

  1. A

    3

  2. B

    2

  3. C

    1

  4. D

    4

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    3

Question 46

+1 markOne correct option

He said that he travelled a lot in his job. Direct speech of the given sentence is ____.

  1. A

    I travel a lot in his job

  2. B

    he travel a lot in his job

  3. C

    “I travel a lot in my job,” said he.

  4. D

    both I travel a lot in his job and he travel a lot in his job

Show answer

Correct answer

  • C

    “I travel a lot in my job,” said he.

Question 47

+1 markOne correct option

We have been searching for his address for a while. Indirect speech of the given sentence is ____.

  1. A

    We had been searching for his address for a while

  2. B

    They had been searching for his address for a while

  3. C

    We were been searching for his address for a while

  4. D

    They were been searching for his address for a while

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    They had been searching for his address for a while

Question 48

+1 markOne correct option

Since it was a small bus, there were not ____ passengers.

  1. A

    Much

  2. B

    Many

  3. C

    So much

  4. D

    Both Much and Many

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Many

Question 49

+1 markOne correct option

We have more than _____ snacks to last us through the night.

  1. A

    Enough

  2. B

    Few

  3. C

    Many

  4. D

    Both Enough and Few

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    Enough

Question 50

+1 markOne correct option

Someone will clean the classroom every weekend. The passive form of the sentence will be ___.

  1. A

    The classroom will be cleaned every weekend.

  2. B

    Someone cleaned the classroom every weekend.

  3. C

    The classroom is cleaned by someone every weekend.

  4. D

    Someone had cleaned the classroom every weekend.

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    The classroom will be cleaned every weekend.

Question 51

+1 markOne correct option

The younger generation prefers scratched denims. The participle in this sentence is ____.

  1. A

    Scratched

  2. B

    Younger

  3. C

    Prefer

  4. D

    Generation

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    Scratched

Question 52

+1 markOne correct option

Sharda speaks at all. This sentence is grammatical.

  1. A

    TRUE

  2. B

    FALSE

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    FALSE

Question 53

+1 markOne correct option

If I had not cleared the exam, I would not be talking to you now. This is a __ sentence.

  1. A

    Zero conditional

  2. B

    First conditional

  3. C

    Second conditional

  4. D

    Mixed conditional

Show answer

Correct answer

  • D

    Mixed conditional

Question 54

+1 markOne correct option

“Allegedly, Lu and Chen conspired to act as agents of the PRC (People’s Republic of China) government.” The sentence adverb in the given sentence serves the following function:

  1. A

    It indicates the attitude/ point-of-view of the speaker

  2. B

    It provides a transition between ideas

  3. C

    Statement of scientific fact

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    It indicates the attitude/ point-of-view of the speaker

Question 55

+1 markOne correct option

Identify the adjectival clause in the following sentence and the noun it modifies.
Although it was raining heavily, the hikers, who were well-prepared with waterproof gear, continued their trek up the mountain.

  1. A

    Adjectival clause: who were well-prepared with waterproof gear, Noun: hikers

  2. B

    Adjectival clause: continued their trek up the mountain, Noun: mountain

  3. C

    Adjectival clause: who were well-prepared with waterproof gear, Noun: gear

  4. D

    None of these

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    Adjectival clause: who were well-prepared with waterproof gear, Noun: hikers

Question 56

+1 markOne correct option

The doctor that my father consulted was from Chennai. The relative pronoun here is ___.

  1. A

    That

  2. B

    My

  3. C

    From

  4. D

    No relative pronoun

Show answer

Correct answer

  • A

    That

Question 57

+1 markOne correct option

“Less is more.” What is the figure of speech used here?

  1. A

    Personification

  2. B

    Metaphor

  3. C

    Oxymoron

  4. D

    Paradox

Show answer

Correct answer

  • D

    Paradox

Question 58

+1 markOne correct option

Identify the attributive adjective/adjectives in the given sentence.
“Some reputable scientists, even today, are not wholly satisfied with the notion that the song of birds is strictly and solely a territorial claim.”

  1. A

    Territorial

  2. B

    Reputable

  3. C

    Satisfied

  4. D

    Both Territorial and Reputable

Show answer

Correct answer

  • D

    Both Territorial and Reputable

Question 59

+1 markOne correct option

“His teeth had begun to chatter.”
This sentence is in

  1. A

    Present perfect tense

  2. B

    Past perfect tense

  3. C

    Simple past tense

  4. D

    Simple present tense

Show answer

Correct answer

  • B

    Past perfect tense

Question 60

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Choose the correct modal verb to fill in the blank. See the hint or context provided and choose only the most appropriate option to fill the blank.
You _____ go to the fair with your cousins.
Hint: To make a suggestion

  1. A

    Could

  2. B

    Would

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Correct answer

  • A

    Could