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A LETTER TO GOD, Q1- Where was Lencho's house situated?, A) bottom of the hill, B) top of a hill, C) top of a plateau, D) in a city, , Q2- What was the only thing that the Earth needed according to Lencho?, A) a shower, B) a snowfall, C) strong winds, D) sunlight, , Q3- Where did Lencho expect the downpour to come from?, A) north, B) north-east, C) north-west, D) south-east, , Q4 - What did Lencho compare the large raindrops with?, A) silver coins, B) pearls, C) diamonds, D) new coins, , Q5- Which crop was growing on Lencho's fields?, A) Corn, B) Barley, C) Rice, D) None of the above, , Q6- What destroyed Lencho's fields?, A) heavy rainfall, B) hailstorm, C) landslide, D) flood
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Q7- The field looked as if it were covered in _______., A) salt, B) locusts, C) sugar, D) ice, , Q8- Lencho compared the quantum of damage with, A) attack by rats, B) attack by crows, C) plague of locusts, D) None of the above, , Q9- What was the only hope left in the hearts of Lencho's family?, A) compensation from government, B) help from farmer's association, C) help from God, D) there was no hope left, , Q10- How did Lencho decide to contact his last resort?, A) by visiting them personally, B) through a letter, C) through e-mail, D) through fax, , Q11- How much money did Lencho ask for?, A) 100 pesos, B) 1000 pesos, C) 10 pesos, D) 500 pesos, , Q12- What was the immediate reaction of the postman on seeing the letter?, A) laughed whole-heartedly, B) cried, C) felt sad about what happened, D) felt empathetic, , Q13- The postmaster was a fat, amiable man. What is the meaning of amiable?
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A) rude, B) helpful, C) friendly, D) enthusaistic, , Q14- On seeing the letter, the postmaster was moved by Lencho's ______, A) unwavering faith, B) handwriting, C) love for God, D) determination, , Q15- Why did the postmaster decide to reply to Lencho's letter?, A) he was a good man, B) he felt empathetic, C) to preserve Lencho's faith in God, D) all of the above, , Q16- What else did the reply demanded apart from goodwill, ink and paper?, A) lost crop, B) money, C) God's signature, D) new seeds, , Q17- How much money was the postmaster able to arrange?, A) 100 pesos, B) Nil, C) 1000 pesos, D) 70 pesos, , Q18- What did the postmaster feel on experiencing Lencho receive the letter?, A) contended, B) proud, C) overwhelmed, D) all of the above, , Q19- Why was Lencho not surprised on seeing the money in the envelope?, A) he was too sad to acknowledge it, B) he had unwavering faith in God
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C) he was an ungrateful man, D) none of the above, , Q20- How did he feel when he counted the money?, A) grateful, B) joyful, C) relieved, D) angry, , Q21- What did Lencho think of the post-office employees?, A) bunch of crooks, B) rude, C) unhelpful, D) proud, , Q22- What did Lencho ask for in his second letter?, A) more money, B) remaining amount and not send it by mail, C) remaining amount and send it by mail only, D) he didn't ask for anything, , Q23- What is the irony in this lesson?, A) Lencho was sad after the hailstorm even though he was the one waiting for a, shower, B) Postmaster laughed at Lencho but still helped arrange money for him, C) Lencho blamed the post office employees who in fact helped him, D) there is no irony, , Q24- What type of conflict does the chapter highlight?, A) conflict between nature and humans, B) conflict among humans, C) conflict among God and nature, D) both 1 and 2, , Q25- Who is the author of the lesson 'A Letter to God'?, A) G.L. Fuentes, B) J.k. Rowling
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C) William Shakespeare, D) Roald Dahl, , ANSWER KEY, 1, , B, , 11, , A, , 21, , A, , 2, , A, , 12, , A, , 22, , B, , 3, , B, , 13, , C, , 23, , C, , 4, , D, , 14, , A, , 24, , D, , 5, , A, , 15, , C, , 25, , A, , 6, , B, , 16, , B, , 7, , A, , 17, , D, , 8, , C, , 18, , A, , 9, , C, , 19, , B, , 10, , B, , 20, , D, , NELSON MANDEL; LONG WALK TO FREEDOM
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Q1- When was the inauguration day?, A) 10 May, B) 10 March, C) 20 May, D) 20 March, , Q2- It was a celebration of South Africa's first ______ government., A) autocratic, racial, B) democratic, non-racial, C) democratic, racial, D) monarch, non-racial, , Q3- How many deputy presidents were elected?, A) two, B) three, C) one, D) none, , Q4- Why did other countries broke off diplomatic relations wih South Africa?, A) White rulers, B) Other countries are racial, C) It is a poor country, D) Apartheid policy, , Q5- What change brought international leaders to South Africa?, A) End of Apartheid, B) humanity, C) peace, D) trade negotiations, Q6- "We thank all of our distinguished international guests for having come to, take possession with the people of our country of what is, after all, a common, victory for ____.", A) justice, B) peace, C) human dignity, D) all of the above, , Q7- What was it that the nation needed to be liberated from?
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A) poverty, B) gender discrimination, C) deprivation, D) all of the above, , Q8- "We have achieved our political emancipation." What is the meaning of, emancipation?, A) freedom from restriction, B) enslavement, C) slavery, D) both 2 and 3, , Q9- The spectacular array of South African jets was a display of A)military's precision, B) military's loyalty to democracy, D) both 1 and 2, C) none of the above, , Q10- What colours does the new South African flag possess?, A) black, red, green, blue and gold, B) black, red, yellow, blue and gold, C) orange, black, yellow, blue and silver, D) black, blue, violet, saffron and green, , Q11- "The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest, most, inhumane, societies the world has ever known." What structure is Mandela, talking about?, A) Racial domination against the black skinned, B) Poverty and suffering, C) Discrimination against the poor, D) oppression of women, Q12- Whom did Mandela wanted to thank but couldn't?, A) his family, B) white rulers, C) African patriots who no longer existed, D) Military
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Q13- What unintended effect did the decades of oppression and brutality had?, A) created men of extraordinary courage, wisdom and generosity, B) Poverty and suffering, C) boycot from foreign nations, D) both 2 and 3, , Q14- According to Mandela, what is the greatest wealth of a nation?, A) minerals, B) gems, C) diamonds, D) people, , Q15- What did Mandela learn about courage?, A) it is absence of fear, B) it is the triumph over fear, C) both 1 and 2, D) none of the above, , Q16- What are a man's obligations in life?, A) Obligation to people, B) Obligation to family, C) Obligation to God, D) Both 1 and 2, , Q17- Why were two National Anthems sung?, A) to imply unity, B) to mark the end of racial discrimination, C) to mark the end of gender discrimination, D) Both 1 and 2, , Q18- What comes more naturally to heart according to Mandela?, A) hatred, B) unity, C) love, D) racial discrimination, , Q19- What realisations did Mandela have of his boyhood freedom?
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A) it is just an illusion, B) he was born free, C) freedom was meant for kids, D) he had no realisations, , Q20- What began Mandela's hunger for freedom?, A) the fact that it had already been taken away from him, B) his obligation towards people, C) his obligation towards family, D) he was born to fight, , Q21- Which party did Mandela join?, A) Indian National Congress, B) African National Congress, C) National African Party, D) he did not join any party, , Q22- A man who takes away another man's freedom is _____, A) White, B) a prisoner of hatred, C) criminal, D) rude, , Q23- Who, according to Mandela is not free?, A) oppressor, B) oprressed, C) both 1 and 2, D) none of the above, , Q24- How did Mandela's hunger for freedom change his life?, A) turned from frightened to bold, B) turned from law-abiding attorney to a criminal, C) turned a life-loving man to live like a monk, C) all of the above, , Q25- What does depths of oppression create?, A) oppressed, B) heights of character
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C) poverty, D) lack of freedom, , ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 11, , A, , 21, , B, , 2, , B, , 12, , C, , 22, , B, , 3, , A, , 13, , A, , 23, , C, , 4, , D, , 14, , D, , 24, , D, , 5, , A, , 15, , B, , 25, , B, , 6, , D, , 16, , D, , 7, , D, , 17, , D, , 8, , A, , 18, , C, , 9, , C, , 19, , A, , 10, , A, , 20, , A, , TWO STORIES ABOUT FLYING, , Q1- Who is the author of "His First Flight"?, A) Liam O' Flaherty, B) Frederick Forsyth, C) Roal Dahl, D) Paulo Coehlo
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Q2- Who is the author of "Black Aeroplane"?, A) Liam O' Flaherty, B) Frederick Forsyth, C) Roal Dahl, D) Paulo Coehlo, , Q3- The lesson "His First Flight" is about a ______, A) pilot, B) seagull, C) parrot, D) pigeon, , Q4- Why was he afraid to fly?, A) he was a coward, B) he was afraid his wings will not support him, C) he was afraid that everyone would judge him, D) both 1 and 2, Q5- What did his parents threaten him with if he didn't flew away?, A) to never talk to him, B) to punish him, C) to starve him, D) to abandon him, , Q6- What were his parents teaching his brothers and sisters?, A) to perfect the art of flying, B) to skim the waves, C) to dive for fish, D) all of the above, , Q7- The sight of ________ maddened him., A) his brothers flying, B) his siblings enjoying without him, C) food, D) all of the above, , Q8- What urged him to make his first flight?, A) hunger, B) sight of fish
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C) courage, D) both 1 and 2, , Q9- Why did his mother stop midway while giving him the fish?, A) she was mad at him, B) to push him to fly out of hunger, C) she didn't want to give him the fish, D) she got tired, , Q10- The title "Black Aeroplane" is based on?, A) the aeroplane that helped the pilot, B) the pilot's aeroplane, C) aeroplane in the stormy sky, D) none of the above, , Q11- The pilot was flying from _____ to _____., A) England, France, B) England, India, C) France, England, D) France, India, , Q12- What was the pilot looking forward to?, A) to reach his destination, B) to meet his family, C) his holiday, D) both 2 and 3, , Q13- Which control station did he contact on his way?, A) Paris, B) India, C) England, D) he didn't contact any, , Q14- "They looked like black mountains standing in front, of me across the sky". What looked like black mountains?, A) Black mountains, B) Storm clouds
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C) tall buildings, D) black plateau, , Q15- What risk did the pilot take?, A) flying back to Paris, B) missing the breakfast he desired, C) he took no risk, D) flying his old Dakota straight into the storm, , Q16- What instruments had stopped working during the storm?, A) compass, B) radio, C) both of them, D) none of them, , Q17- What was the pilot not sorry about?, A) missing his holiday, B) driving the plane into the storm, C) risking the lives of fellow passengers, D) both 2 and 3, Q18- What did the seagull pretend was happening to him so that he could take, his first flight?, A) he was unconscious, B) he was falling down the cliff, C) he was falling asleep, D) He lost his balance, , Q19- What food did the seagull's mother get for it?, A) earthworms, B) fish, C) insects, D) rodents, , Q20- How far was the narrator from Paris when he saw dark clouds in the sky?, A) 200 km, B) 100 km, C) 50 km, D) 150 km
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Q21- Which of the pilot's intruments stopped working first?, A) compass, B) radio, C) both stopped together, D) both were working, , Q22- When the pilot of the black aeroplane asked the narrator to follow him, in, which direction did he turn the aeroplane?, A) south, B) north, C) east, D) west, , Q23- Why didn't the pilot turn the aeroplane back towards Paris?, A) He wanted to meet his family, B) He wanted to go on a holiday, C) He did not want to miss the breakfast, D) He did not like Paris, , Q24- What was the name of the aeroplane that the pilot was flying?, A) Airbus, B) Boeing, C) Dakota, D) Minesotta, , Q25- The pilot was not able to ___ anything, A) see, B) hear, C) speak, D) all of them, , ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 11, , C, , 21, , A, , 2, , B, , 12, , D, , 22, , B
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3, , B, , 13, , A, , 23, , C, , 4, , B, , 14, , B, , 24, , C, , 5, , C, , 15, , D, , 25, , A, , 6, , D, , 16, , C, , 7, , C, , 17, , D, , 8, , D, , 18, , C, , 9, , B, , 19, , B, , 10, , A, , 20, , D, , THE HUNDRED DRESSES PART-1, MCQS, Q1- Who is the author of "The Hundred Dresses"?, A) Liam O’ Flaherty, B) Frederick Forsyth, C) Roal Dahl, D) El Bsor Ester, , Q2- Who were the two best friends?, A) Peggy, Maddie, B) Wanda, Peggy, C) Maddie, Wanda, D) Willie, Wanda, , Q3- Where in the classroom does Wanda sit?, A) end corner, B) middle, C) front, D) rotational, , Q4- Why did Wanda used to sit there?, A) she didn’t score very good marks, B) her feet were filled with dirt and mud, C) her friends sat there, D) no one really knows
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Q5- Which classroom did they all sit in?, A) Room fifteen, B) Room thirteen, C) Room twelve, D) Room eleven, , Q6- Who was the most popular girl in school?, A) Wanda, B) Maddie, C) Peggy, D) all of them, , Q7- Why did "they" wait for Wanda?, A) they were friends, B) to make fun of her, C) they cared about her, D) they missed her, , Q8- How would you describe Wanda’s dress?, A) faded blue, B) not ironed properly, C) clean, D) all of the above, , Q9- What tells you that Peggy wasn’t cruel?, A) protected small children from bullies, B) couldn’t stand animals getting mistreated, C) did not make Wanda cry, D) all of the above, , Q10- Why was Peggy’s game bothering Maddie?, A) she cared about Wanda, B) Peggy was harsh on Wanda, C) she feared she’d be next to get teased, D) all of the above, , Q11- How many shoes did Wanda say she had?, A) 50, B) 100, C) 10, D) 60, , Q12- Why was Maddie glad even when she was late for school?
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A) she didn’t want to attend the class, B) they could not make fun of Wanda, C) she liked going late, D) both 1 and 3, , Q13- What reason did Maddie give herself to justify teasing Wanda?, A) Wanda used to lie about her dresses, B) Wanda deserved it, C) Peggy was the best liked girl and couldn’t do anything wrong, D) both 1 and 2, , Q14- Why did Maddie not write to Peggy in the first place?, A) She was afraid she’d be next to get teased, B) She thought Peggy was right in teasing Wanda, C) She did not really care, D) She realised Wanda deserved it, , Q15- What did the drawing and colouring contest mean for the girls and boys?, A) designing dresses and motorboats, B) designing interiors and bikes, C) designing dresses and bikes, D) designing interiors and motorboats, , Q16- Where did they used to wait for Wanda?, A) Bakers street, B) Boggins Heights, C) Boggins street, D) Oliver street, , Q17- Who did Maddie think would win the contest?, A) Wanda, B) Maddie, C) Peggy, D) None of the above, , Q18- What was the room covered with?, A) drawings of girls, B) drawings of boys, C) 100 drawings of Wanda, D) All of the above, , Q19- Why did Peggy say "and I thought I could draw"?
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A) she’d won the medal always, B) Wanda’s drawings were amazing, C) she thought Wanda could draw better, D) All of the above, , Q20- Miss Mason said, "look at her exquisite drawings". What is the meaning of "Exquisite"?, A) luxurious, B) neatly made, C) superior, D) extremely beautiful and well-made, , Q21- What was Maddie’s full name?, A) Madgeline, B) Madeline, C) Maddeline, D) Madger, , Q22- Who won the drawing contest?, A) Peggy, B) Wanda, C) Maddie, D) None of them, Q23- How many drawings did Wanda draw?, A) 100, B) 10, C) 50, D) 150, , Q24- How many dresses did Wanda say were lined up in her closet?, A) 100, B) 40, C) 50, D) 60, , Q25- What was Wanda’s full name?, A) Wanda Polenski, B) Wanda Petronski, C) Wanda Patrick, D) Wanda Polish, , ANSWER KEY
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1, , D, , 11, , D, , 21, , B, , 2, , A, , 12, , B, , 22, , B, , 3, , A, , 13, , C, , 23, , A, , 4, , D, , 14, , A, , 24, , A, , 5, , B, , 15, , A, , 25, , B, , 6, , C, , 16, , D, , 7, , B, , 17, , C, , 8, , D, , 18, , D, , 9, , D, , 19, , D, , 10, , C, , 20, , D, , THE HUNDRED DRESSES PART-2, MCQS, Q1- Who wrote the letter received by Miss Mason?, A) Wanda, B) Wanda’s mother, C) Wanda’s father, D) Wanda’s brother, , Q2- What did the letter convey?, A) Wanda wasn’t well, B) Wanda won’t be attending school
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C) they have moved to the big city, D) both 2 and 3, , Q3- what else was mentioned in the letter?, A) her drawings, B) her medal, C) the school, D) her funny name, , Q4- How did Miss Mason feel about whatever happened with Wanda?, A) unfortunate, B) sad, C) cruel, D) both 1 and 2, , Q5- How would you describe Miss Mason’s feelings towards the class?, A) Angry, B) Upset, C) Happy, D) Cheerful, , Q6- What was just as bad as what Peggy had done?, A) Maddie staying silent while Peggy teased Wanda, B) Maddie not stopping Peggy, C) Maddie teasing Wanda, D) None of the above, , Q7- What did Maddie think of herself after the letter was read out loud?, A) Grateful, B) Lucky, C) Hero, D) Coward, , Q8- "So Peggy had the same idea! Maddie glowed" What was the idea?, A) To tease Wanda one more time, B) To go and look for Wanda at Boggins Height, C) To apologise to Wanda, D) Both 2 and 3, , Q9- What was Maddie reminded of by the Petronski’s house?, A) how they teased her, B) how she could stop all of it
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C) Wanda’s drawings, D) Wanda’s dress; unironed but clean, , Q10- What excuses does Peggy think of for her behaviour?, A) Wanda didn’t know she was being made fun of, B) she got the idea of hundred drawings only when Peggy asked her, C) None of these, D) Both A and B, , Q11- What important decision does Maddie take?, A) Unfriending Peggy, B) visiting Wanda, C) stop others from bullying, D) all of the above, , Q12- How did they contact Wanda?, A) Letter, B) Phone call, C) Email, D) They visited her, , Q13- What did they write in the letter?, A) apology, B) Her drawings and that she won, C) asked about new city, D) both 2 and 3, , Q14- Why did they think Wanda wouldn’t reply?, A) she didn’t know how to read, B) she didn’t know how to write, C) She must’ve been sad and angry, D) all of the above, , Q15- Who was more anxious for a reply?, A) Maddie, B) Peggy, C) Miss Mason, D) All of them, , Q16- What did Maddie notice in the drawings?, A) Wanda drew their faces, B) they were beautiful
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C) Wanda wrote notes for them, D) all of the above, , Q17- What was the tone of Wanda’s reply?, A) Friendly, B) Angry, C) ungrateful, D) hatred, , Q18- What do you mean by "picking on someone"?, A) Unfairly criticising them, B) Taking something from them, C) Taking them somewhere, D) None of the above, , Q19- What was Maddie’s reaction on receiving the drawing?, A) sad, B) happy, C) excited, D) neutral, , Q20- What did Peggy infer from the drawing?, A) Wanda was a good artist, B) Wanda liked them, C) Wanda hated them, D) Both 1 and 2, Q21- What was the description of the house which Maddie thought to be Wanda’s house?, A) Little white house, B) Big white house, C) Small green cottage, D) Tiny Red hut, Q22- The grass along the pathway to Wanda’s house looked like ____, A) puppies, B) snakes, C) kittens, D) monkeys, , Q23- Wanda’s house was ____, A) on a cliff, B) on top of a hill, C) by the river, D) in the forest
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Q24- What was used to decorate the classroom on Christmas?, A) bells, B) tree, C) both, D) None of the above, , Q25- What was the colour of the dress in Peggy’e drawing?, A) red, B) green, C) blue, D) white, , ANSWER KEY, 1, , C, , 11, , C, , 21, , A, , 2, , D, , 12, , A, , 22, , C, , 3, , D, , 13, , D, , 23, , B, , 4, , D, , 14, , C, , 24, , C, , 5, , B, , 15, , A, , 25, , B, , 6, , A, , 16, , A, , 7, , D, , 17, , A, , 8, , D, , 18, , A, , 9, , D, , 19, , A, , 10, , D, , 20, , B, , Poems, DUST OF SNOW
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Q1- Who is the poet of the poem "Dust of Snow"?, A) Leslie Norris, B) Robert Frost, C) Carolyn Wells, D) Robin Klein, , Q2- Why does the poet call it "dust of snow"?, A) snow particles were too tiny, B) they came over him like dust, C) they felt like dust, D) they looked like dust, , Q3- The poet says, "Of a day I had rued". What is the meaning of "rued"?, A) ruined, B) held in regret, C) ruled, D) conquered, , Q4- What uplifted his mood?, A) falling of snow on his shoulder, B) the crow, C) hemlock tree, D) all of the above, , Q5- What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?, A) baba cdcd, B) abab cdcd, C) abab cddc, D) abba cdcd, , Q6- Name the poetic device used in the line "Has given my heart", A) alliteration, B) metaphor, C) oxymoron, D) similie, , Q7- Name the poetic device used in the line "And saved some part"
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A) alliteration, B) metaphor, C) oxymoron, D) similie, , Q8- What does "Dust of Snow" represent?, A) healing power of nature, B) particles of snow, C) cool weather, D) none of the above, , Q9- What are the two negative creatures that Frost used as carriers of positivity?, A) snow, dust, B) hemlock tree, snow, C) snow, crow, D) hemlock tree, crow, , Q10- The crow and Hemlock tree symbolize ____, A) sorrow, B) happiness, C) celebration, D) death, , ANSWER KEY, 1, , B, , 2, , A, , 3, , B, , 4, , A, , 5, , B, , 6, , A, , 7, , A, , 8, , A
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9, , D, , 10, , A, , FIRE AND ICE, , Q1- Who is the poet of the poem "Fire and Ice"?, A) Leslie Norris, B) Robert Frost, C) Carolyn Wells, D) Robin Klein, , Q2- What does the poet compare fire with?, A) hatred, B) desire, C) hot, D) both 1 and 3, , Q3- What is the meaning of "perish"?, A) bloom, B) rise, C) die, D) glow, , Q4- What would suffice if the world were to perish twice?, A) ice, B) fire, C) hatred, D) both 1 and 2, , Q5- What would be a better option to end the earth?
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A) fire, B) ice, C) both are equally competent, D) none, , Q6- What is the rhyming scheme of the poem?, A) abaa bcbcb, B) aaba bcbcb, C) aaab bcbcb, D) abab bcbcb, , Q7- Name the poetic device used in the line "I hold with those who favour fire"., A) Assonance, B) Alliteration, C) None, D) Both, , Q8- Name the poetic device used in the line "Some say the world will end in, fire"., A) Metaphor, B) Imagery, C) Alliteration, D) Oxymoron, , Q9- Name the poetic device used in the line "To say that for destruction ice is, also great"., A) Metaphor, B) Imagery, C) Alliteration, D) Oxymoron, , Q10- Where has he used personification?, A) fire, B) ice, C) earth, D) both 1 and 2, , ANSWER KEY
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1, , B, , 2, , B, , 3, , C, , 4, , D, , 5, , C, , 6, , A, , 7, , D, , 8, , B, , 9, , B, , 10, , D, , HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS, , MCQ, Q1- Which animal would you find in the jungles of the east?, A) Asian Lion, B) Bengal Tiger, C) Leopard, D) Bear, , Q2- Which animal's roar is enough to kill you?, A) Asian Lion, B) Bengal Tiger, C) Leopard, D) Bear, , Q3- Which animal is she referring to when she says, "A noble wild beast greets, you"?, A) Asian Lion, B) Bengal Tiger, C) Leopard, D) Bear
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Q4- Which animal do you find while walking in a yard?, A) Asian Lion, B) Bengal Tiger, C) Leopard, D) Bear, , Q5- How does a bear kill you?, A) By hugging you hard, B) with its roar, C) by taking a leap on you, D) None of the Above, Q6- Which animals are the beasts of prey?, A) Hyena, B) Crocodile, C) Both of them, D) None of them, , Q7- Who cries while catching their prey?, A) Hyena, B) Crocodile, C) Both of them, D) None of them, , Q8- Who smiles while catching their prey?, A) Hyena, B) Crocodile, C) Both of them, D) None of them, , Q9- What is the difference between a chameleon and a lizard?, A) Chameleon doesn't have ears and wings, B) Lizards don't have ears and wings, C) Lizards don't have wings, D) Chameleons doesn't have wings, , Q10- Name the literary device used in the line "He hasn’t any ears at all".
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A) Assonance, B) Inversion, C) Enjambment, D) Alliteration, , ANSWER KEY, 1, , A, , 2, , A, , 3, , B, , 4, , D, , 5, , A, , 6, , C, , 7, , B, , 8, , A, , 9, , A, , 10, , D
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THE BALL POEM, Q1- Who is the poet of the Ball poem?, A) Leslie Norris, B) John Berryman, C) Carolyn Wells, D) Robert Frost, , Q2- What is the boy playing with?, A) bat, B) ball, C) car, D) bus, , Q3- Where does the ball go?, A) drain, B) well, C) house, D) water, , Q4- What does a ball cost?, A) 5 dimes, B) 10 dimes, C) 1 dime, D) 4 dimes, , Q5- How does the child react at the loss?, A) stands rigid, B) trembles, C) stares, D) all of them, Q6- According to the poet, what is the child learning?, A) to bear loss, B) to take care of things, C) to be responsible, D) to be careful, , Q7- Does the poet condole the boy?
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A) can't say, B) yes, C) no, D) All of them, , Q8- Why does the poet decide not to condole the boy?, A) He is busy, B) He is indifferent, C) It will be of no use, D) He is happy, , Q9- Name the literary device used in "Merrily bouncing, down the street, and, then Merrily over — there it is in the water!", A) Metaphor, B) Simile, C) Alliteration, D) Anaphora, , Q10- Name the literary device used in "And no one buys a ball back.", A) Metaphor, B) Simile, C) Alliteration, D) Anaphora, ANSWER KEY, 1, , B, , 2, , B, , 3, , D, , 4, , C, , 5, , D, , 6, , A, , 7, , C, , 8, , C, , 9, , D
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10, , C, , AMANDA, Q1- Who is the poet of the poem "Amanda"?, A) Leslie Norris, B) Robert Frost, C) Carolyn Wells, D) Robin Klein, , Q2- What is the meaning of "slouching"?, A) Bend, B) Sit in a lazy way, C) lie down, D) bend backwards, , Q3- What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid?, A) be in the green sea, B) lead a relaxing life, C) All of the above, D) None of the above, , Q4- Name the literary devices used in the line "Stop that slouching and sit up straight"., A) Anaphora, B) Assonance, C) Metaphor, D) Alliteration, , Q5- Name the literary device used in the line "Don’t bite your nails, Amanda! Don’t hunch your, shoulders,, Amanda!", A) Anaphora, B) Enjambment, C) Metaphor, D) Alliteration, , Q6- What does she want to do as an orphan?, A) walk freely in the streets, B) play in dust with bare feet, C) All of the above, D) None of the above
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Q7- Name the literary device used in the line "freedom is sweet", A) Anaphora, B) Enjambment, C) Metaphor, D) Alliteration, , Q8- What does she imagine being when she pictures herself in a tower?, A) Mermaid, B) Orphan, C) Rapunzel, D) None of the Above, , Q9- What does she picure herself as in the last stanza?, A) Mermaid, B) Orphan, C) Rapunzel, D) None of the Above, , Q10- What will Amanda’s behaviour make people think?, A) her mother loves her, B) her mother harasses her, C) her mother is understanding, D) both 1 and 3, , ANSWER KEY, 1, , D, , 2, , B, , 3, , C, , 4, , D, , 5, , A, , 6, , C, , 7, , C, , 8, , C
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9, , D, , 10, , B, , GRAMMER, TENSES, Choose the correct optionQ1. I __________ working all afternoon and have just finished the assignment., A have been, B had been, C shall be, D am, Q2. Rohan __________ the movie before he read the review., A watches, B have watched, C had watched, D was watching, , Q3. He __________ in the States but he still does not have a command over the, English language., A have been living, B has been living, C have lived, D living, , Q4. By the next month, we shall __________ the project., A has completed, B completing, C completed, D have completed
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Q5. Every boy and girl __________ in the class today., A are present, B is present, C have present, D had present, , Q6. He __________ daily for a year now., A exercises, B was exercising, C has been exercising, D have been exercising, , Q7. I __________ this book since morning., A had been reading, B has been reading, C have had read, D shall be reading, , Q8. Which tense is used to express general truths and facts?, A Present continuous tense, B Present perfect tense, C Past perfect tense, D Present indefinite tense, , Q9. According to the prevailing rate, two dozen __________ rupees one hundred., A costs, B cost, C costing, D costed, , Q10. The Council __________ made its decision., A have, B have had, C has
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D having, , Q11. What do tenses as the form of a verb help to determine?, A The time of the action, B The state of the action, C Both (A) and (B), D The number of action, , Q12. Which tense is used to show the completion of an action by a certain time in, the future?, A Future perfect tense, B Present indefinite tense, C Future perfect continuous tense, D Both (A) and (C), Q13. Identify the tense used in the following sentence. “When I reached the, bookstore, all the copies had already been sold.”, A Past perfect tense, B Past indefinite tense, C Present perfect tense, D Present indefinite tense, , Q14. The wise leader and politician __________ assassinated., A are, B has been, C have been, D have had been, , Q15. Neither of the paintings __________ sold., A have been, B were, C are, D was, Correct Ans. B
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Q16. Sita or her brothers __________ to be blamed., A is, B has, C are, D was, , Q17. The Chief guest, with his wife, __________., A has left, B are leaving, C have left, D left, , Q18. The quality of products __________ over time., A are degrading, B have been degrading, C have degrading, D were degraded, , Q19. The news __________ not updated timely., A were, B have, C is, D are, , Q20. They __________ into their cars and drove away., A has got, B have got, C gets, D got, , Q21. Choose the sentence with the future perfect tense., A They shall have arrived by then., B They shall be arriving by then.
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C They shall arrive by then., D They shall have been arriving by then., Q22. Identify the tense used in the following sentence. “We are going to reach the, destination as scheduled.”, A Present continuous tense, B Future perfect continuous tense, C Future continuous tense, D Present perfect continuous tense, , Q23. Which tense is used to express an action going at some point in the past?, A Past indefinite tense, B Past perfect continuous tense, C Past continuous tense, D Past perfect continuous tense, , Q24. Each of the four army soldiers __________ for the mission., A were ready, B are ready, C was ready, D have been ready, , Q25. The thief and the eye-witness __________., A has escaped, B has been escaping, C was escaping, D have escaped, , Q26. Back in my native place, I __________ a smartphone., A did not have, B do not have, C did not had, D do not had
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Q27. Choose the correct sentence., A When I woke up, he has already eaten breakfast., B When I woke up, he had already eaten breakfast., C When I had woken up, he had already ate breakfast., D When I had woken up, he has already ate breakfast., , Q28. I __________ the medicine as prescribed by the doctor for a week now., A takes, B have been taking, C would have taken, D have had been taking, , Q29. You and I __________ the obligations., A am fulfilled, B has been fulfilling, C have fulfilled, D has fulfilled, Q30. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “Her brother will walk her down the, aisle.”, A Future indefinite tense, B Future perfect tense, C Present indefinite tense, D Present perfect tense, Q31. Choose the past perfect continuous tense form of the sentence. “The children, played in the park throughout the evening.”, A The children played in the park throughout the evening., B The children have been playing in the park throughout the evening., C The children had played in the park throughout the evening., D The children had been playing in the park throughout the evening., Q32. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “Here comes the soon-to-be bride!”, A Present continuous tense, B Present indefinite tense
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C Future indefinite tense, D Present perfect tense, , Q33. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. "The weatherman forecasted, that it’s going to rain.", A Present indefinite tense, B Future indefinite tense, C Future perfect continuous tense, D Future continuous tense, , Q34. Two-thirds of the food supply __________ for the month., A has been used, B were used, C have been using, D has been using, , Q35. The technique of paraphrasing __________., A are practised, B has to be practised, C have to be practised, D is practising, Q36. “Shyam and his brothers” __________ a famous sweet shop in our, neighbourhood., A are, B have been, C is, D have, , Q37. Which tense is used to express that an action started in the past and is, continuing till now?, A Present perfect tense, B Past perfect continuous tense, C Past continuous tense, D Present perfect continuous tense
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Q38. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “While he was in the military, he still, regularly wrote to me.”, A Past indefinite tense, B Past perfect tense, C Present indefinite, D Past perfect continuous tense, Q39. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “He is always found reading, the newspaper.”, A Present indefinite tense, B Present perfect continuous tense, C Present continuous tense, D Present perfect tense, , Q40. Fill in the blank with the present perfect tense form of the verb given in the, bracket. “James ___________ to visit her grandmother.” (go), A have been going, B had gone, C has gone, D has been going, , Q41. Fill in the blank with the future perfect continuous tense form of the verb given, in the bracket. “We __________ for an hour now.” (wait), A shall have been waiting, B have been waiting, C shall be waiting, D had been waiting, Q42. Choose the present indefinite tense form of the sentence. “He had been, sleeping.”, A He has been sleeping., B He had slept., C He has slept., D He sleeps.
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Q43. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “He joined the cooking school, late but only in a few months had mastered the recipes.”, A Past indefinite tense, B Past perfect tense, C Present perfect tense, D Present indefinite tense, , Q44. By the time she was fifteen, she __________ a beautiful singer., A shall become, B become, C had become, D has becoming, , Q45. Fill in the blank with the present perfect continuous tense form of the verb, given in the bracket. “Adam __________ a health regime everyday.” (follow), A follows, B have been following, C has been following, D has followed, , Q46. Neither she nor I __________ at home., A were, B was, C has been, D be, Q47. My friends and I __________ stuck there., A had been, B was, C has been, D have had been, , Q48. Choose the correct sentence., A Sam have gone to buy some groceries., B Sam had going to buy some groceries., C Sam be going to buy some groceries.
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D Sam is going to buy some groceries., , Q49. Which tense is used to express an action taking place in the future?, A Future perfect tense, B Future perfect continuous tense, C Future indefinite tense, D Future continuous tense, , Q50. Chris __________ to attend the programme., A did not wanted, B did not want, C do not wanted, D does not wanted, , Q51. Meera __________ for the charitable cause., A came to contribute, B come to contributed, C came to contributed, D comes to contributed, , Q52. Fill in the blank with the past continuous tense form of the verb given in the, bracket. “Monica __________ since last week.” (plan), A did plan, B has been planning, C had been planning, D was planning, , Q53. The crowd that __________ due to the quarrel has dispersed now., A have gathered, B has been gathered, C had gathered, D has been gathering, Q54. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “Nick has purchased a new laptop.”
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A Present perfect tense, B Past indefinite tense, C Past perfect tense, D Present indefinite tense, , Q55. The stars __________ bright at night., A shines, B shine, C has shine, D shining, Q56. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “When shall our application be, approved?”, A Future perfect tense, B Present indefinite tense, C Past perfect tense, D Future indefinite tense, , Q57. Which tense is used to express an action completed in the immediate past?, A Past indefinite tense, B Present indefinite tense, C Present perfect tense, D Past perfect tense, Q58. Choose the past perfect continuous tense form of the sentence. “George, travels around the world.”, A George has been travelling around the world., B George had been travelling around the world., C George shall have been travelling around the world., D George was travelling around the world., , Q59. You should not __________ back with your teacher., A talk, B talks, C had talked
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D talked, , Q60. Pentagon __________ five sides., A have had, B had, C has, D have, Q61. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “My father’s shop has been sold, out.”, A Past perfect tense, B Present perfect tense, C Past indefinite tense, D Present indefinite tense, Q62. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “I am visiting her now.”, A Present indefinite tense, B Future perfect continuous tense, C Future perfect tense, D Present continuous tense, , Q63. Fill in the blank with the future perfect tense form of the verb given in the, bracket. “Peter __________ had it been possible.” (adjust), A would adjust, B would have adjusted, C has adjusted, D had adjusted, Q64. Choose the future perfect tense form of the given sentence. “He has a lot of, experience.”, A He had a lot of experience., B He will have a lot of experience., C He will have had a lot of experience., D He will be having a lot of experience.
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Q65. I probably __________ left., A should have, B will, C has, D having, , Q66. Fill in the blank with the present perfect tense form of the verb given in the, bracket. “I __________ here for a month now.” (be), A had been, B would have been, C have been, D have had been, Q67. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “By the time I was informed,, the registrations had been closed.”, A Past perfect tense, B Present perfect tense, C Past indefinite tense, D Present indefinite tense, , Q68. Choose the correct sentence., A Harry inviting me to his farmhouse once., B Harry shall invited me to his farmhouse once., C Harry had invited me to his farmhouse once., D Harry has been inviting me to his farmhouse once., , Q69. Has the itinerary __________ yet?, A been deciding, B been decided, C decided, D be decided, , Q70. It is a tradition that __________ ever since., A have been celebrated, B had been celebrated
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C has been celebrated, D has been celebrating, Correct Ans. C, , Q71. Jackson and Kate __________ all this time., A have been collaborating, B have to collaborate, C collaborate, D collaborates, Q72. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “Welcome to the ceremony.”, A Present perfect tense, B Present indefinite tense, C Past indefinite tense, D Past perfect tense, , Q73. Fill in the blank with the past perfect continuous tense form of the verb given in, the bracket. “The area __________ from an earthquake.” (recover), A is recovering, B has been recovering, C had been recovering, D has recovered, Q74. Choose the present perfect tense form of the given sentence. “The manager, shall be on leave.”, A The manager is on a leave., B The manager had been on leave., C The manager was on leave., D The manager has been on leave., , Q75. Mathematics __________ difficult by many students., A is found, B has found, C has been founding, D are found
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Q76. I __________ you my last year’s books., A have had lend, B shall lend, C lends, D lending, Q77. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “As soon as I was ready to, leave, it started to pour.”, A Present perfect tense, B Past perfect tense, C Past indefinite tense, D Present indefinite tense, Q78. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “Someone picked my pocket.”, A Present indefinite tense, B Past indefinite tense, C Past perfect tense, D Present perfect tense, Q79. Choose the future perfect tense form of the given sentence. “Charlie is the, headboy of our school.”, A Charlie will be the headboy of our school., B Charlie has been the headboy of our school., C Charlie have had been the headboy of our school., D Charlie would have been the headboy of our school., , Q80. Which tense is used to express a person's habitual or regular activities?, A Present perfect tense, B Present perfect continuous tense, C Present indefinite tense, D Present continuous tense, , Q81. Joey __________ from the vacation just now., A has returned
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B had returned, C had been returning, D returns, , Q82. You should not __________ the worst., A assumed, B assuming, C assume, D assumes, Q83. Choose the future indefinite tense form of the given sentence. “The parcel has, been delivered.”, A The parcel had been delivered., B The parcel will be delivered., C The parcel was delivered., D The parcel would have been delivered., , Q84. Fill in the blank with the present perfect continuous tense form of the verb, given in the bracket. “Workers __________ day and night.” (work), A had been working, B have been working, C has been working, D are working, , Q85. Fill in the blank with the past perfect tense form of the verb given in the, bracket. “Vikram __________ his job.” (do), A did, B was doing, C had done, D had been doing, , Q86. Choose the correct sentence., A I did not accompanied them., B I do not accompanied them., C I does not accompany them.
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D I do not accompany them., Q87. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “Sasha scolds and asks her to, go away.”, A Past indefinite tense, B Past perfect tense, C Present indefinite tense, D Present perfect tense, Correct Ans.C, Q88. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “John met the officer in the, evening.”, A Past continuous tense, B Past perfect continuous tense, C Past perfect tense, D Past indefinite tense, , Q89. The whole family __________ for the ceremony., A has been invited, B have been invited, C invites, D invited, , Q90. Fill in the blank with the past indefinite tense form of the verb given in the, bracket. “After a long day at work, Rachel _________ tired.” (be), A is, B are, C had been, D has been, , Q91. Which tense is used to express an action that is taking place at the time of, speaking?, A Present perfect continuous tense, B Present indefinite tense, C Present continuous tense
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D Present perfect tense, Q92. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “She has decided to, distribute the duties after everyone completes their work.”, A Past perfect tense, B Present perfect tense, C Present indefinite tense, D Past indefinite tense, Q93. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “Everyone shall be reaching by, tomorrow.”, A Future indefinite tense, B Present continuous tense, C Future perfect continuous tense, D Future continuous tense, , Q94. Joseph __________ by everyone after he won the competition., A was congratulated, B congratulate, C shall be congratulated, D have been congratulated, , Q95. Choose the correct sentence., A He visit the temple frequently., B He visits the temple frequently., C He had visiting the temple frequently., D He have had visited the temple frequently., , Q96. Fill in the blank with the future perfect tense form of the verb given in the, bracket. “Mary __________ seats for us.” (save), A ought to save, B should save, C would have saved, D would save
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Q97. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “She speaks less but has, strong opinions.”, A Present indefinite tense, B Present perfect tense, C Past perfect tense, D Past indefinite tense, Q98. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “You are always working on your, laptop.”, A Present indefinite tense, B Present perfect tense, C Present continuous tense, D Present perfect continuous tense, , Q99. Jack and John __________ helpful., A be, B have been, C was, D had been, , Q100. Which tense is used to express an action that began in the past before some, point and continued up to that point?, A Past indefinite tense, B Past perfect tense, C Past perfect continuous tense, D Past continuous tense, , Answer key for English Grammar Topic – ‘Tenses MCQs, Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer, 1, , B, , 26, , A, , 51, , A, , 76, , B, , 2, , C, , 27, , B, , 52, , D, , 77, , C, , 3, , B, , 28, , B, , 53, , C, , 78, , B
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4, , D, , 29, , C, , 54, , A, , 79, , D, , 5, , B, , 30, , B, , 55, , B, , 80, , C, , 6, , C, , 31, , D, , 56, , D, , 81, , A, , 7, , A, , 32, , B, , 57, , D, , 82, , C, , 8, , D, , 33, , D, , 58, , B, , 83, , B, , 9, , B, , 34, , A, , 59, , A, , 84, , B, , 10, , C, , 35, , B, , 60, , C, , 85, , C, , 11, , C, , 36, , C, , 61, , B, , 86, , D, , 12, , C, , 37, , D, , 62, , D, , 87, , C, , 13, , A, , 38, , B, , 63, , B, , 88, , C, , 14, , B, , 39, , C, , 64, , C, , 89, , A, , 15, , D, , 40, , C, , 65, , A, , 90, , C, , 16, , C, , 41, , A, , 66, , C, , 91, , C, , 17, , A, , 42, , D, , 67, , A, , 92, , B, , 18, , B, , 43, , B, , 68, , C, , 93, , D, , 19, , C, , 44, , C, , 69, , B, , 94, , A, , 20, , D, , 45, , C, , 70, , C, , 95, , B, , 21, , A, , 46, , B, , 71, , A, , 96, , C, , 22, , B, , 47, , A, , 72, , B, , 97, , A, , 23, , C, , 48, , D, , 73, , C, , 98, , C, , 24, , C, , 49, , C, , 74, , D, , 99, , D, , 25, , D, , 50, , B, , 75, , A, , 100, , C, , MODALS, Choose the correct option
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Q1. This dress suits her style. She __________ definitely like it!, A. can, B. could, C. will, D. may, , Q2. When Juan was two, he __________ already speak very well., A. might, B. could, C. can, D. should, Q3. She __________ visit her grandparents’ house during holidays., A. dare to, B. ought to, C. can, D. might, , Q4. __________ I talk to the manager?, A. Might, B. May, C. Could, D. Shall, , Q5. During peak hours, it _________ take more than two hours., A. can, B. should, C. shall, D. will, , Q6. How __________ she do that to us!, A. would, B. must, C. could
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D. shall, , Q7. If I get the required assistance, I __________ pass the exam in the first attempt., A. shall, B. can not, C. might, D. could, , Q8. The audience __________ settle before the doors are closed., A. can, B. shall, C. might, D. must, , Q9. We __________ always respect our elders., A. can, B. will, C. should, D. could, , Q10. ___________ we save money for the party?, A. would, B. need, C. should, D. dare, , Q11. All students __________ obey the school regulations., A. could, B. must, C. are able to, D. will, , Q12. You __________ visit them, just make a phone call., A. can not
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B. will, C. need not, D. shall not, , Q13. All members ___________ attend the meeting as per the notice., A. can, B. would, C. might, D. should, , Q14. There ________ be a famous shop here., A. used to, B. should, C. ought to, D. would, , Q15. There has been a landslide. You __________ be careful while driving there., A. can, B. must, C. could, D. would, , Q16. I ___________ have won the tournament., A. need to, B. will, C. could, D. dare to, , Q17. You __________ speak in the library., A. must not, B. dare not, C. need not, D. could not
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Q18. “We _________ definitely look into the matter”, the officer affirmed., A. need to, B. would, C. will, D. dare to, Q19. It’s time we _________ leave., A. might, B. should, C. might have, D. could have, , Q20. We are __________ wait in the lobby until the receptionist calls again., A. supposed to, B. used to, C. obliged to, D. able to, , Q21. Oh! I __________ have loved to go with you all., A. could, B. should, C. might, D. would, , Q22. __________ you pass me the salt and pepper?, A. Might, B. Can, C. Shall, D. Ought, , Q23. I __________ make sure that he performs better., A. would have, B. should have, C. will
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D. might, , Q24. __________ you be a little polite?, A. Should, B. Will have, C. Need, D. Could, , Q25. He is the chief guest. He __________ be there., A. ought to, B. could, C. might, D. supposed to, , Q26. __________ I borrow some money from your father?, A. Ought, B. May, C. Might, D. Would, , Q27. He seems dangerous. We __________ talk to him., A. would not, B. might not, C. should not, D. could not, , Q28. We __________ reach by 7 PM before the ceremony starts., A. must, B. might, C. could, D. dare, , Q29. That restaurant serves the best sushi. You __________ definitely try!, A. would
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B. might, C. may, D. should, , Q30. It has started raining. I __________have carried my umbrella., A. might, B. should, C. would, D. could, , Q31. The road seems uneven, you __________ slow down., A. would, B. can, C. need to, D. dare to, , Q32. He __________ be shy during his college days., A. used to, B. need to, C. ought to, D. could, , Q33. __________ you like to accompany us on the tour?, A. Should, B. Would, C. Will, D. Shall, , Q34. We __________have given an identity card to them., A. would, B. will, C. should, D. might
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Q35. I am unable to find my phone. I __________have lost it on the way back., A. should, B. could, C. might, D. ought to, , Q36. You __________ always inform your parents of your whereabouts., A. should, B. would, C. could, D. may, Q37. Don’t you ___________ lie to me!, A. need to, B. dare, C. ought to, D. have, , Q38. You __________ visit the doctor before the condition worsens., A. can, B. could, C. must, D. might, , Q39. You __________ be informed about the results soon., A. might, B. will, C. ought to, D. can, , Q40. __________ I make an announcement?, A. Shall, B. Should, C. Could
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D. Will, , Q41. You __________ pay for the damage done!, A. could, B. would, C. dare, D. must, , Q42. I __________ do this before the deadline., A. dare to, B. may have, C. ought to, D. would have, , Q43. Had our flights been on time, we __________ reached by now., A. could have, B. would have, C. might have, D. need to, , Q44. I __________ go to the supermarket in the evening., A. could, B. can, C. will, D. dare, , Q45. Drivers __________ wear the seat belt while driving., A. will, B. ought to, C. dare to, D. might, , Q46. I __________ go and check the arrangements downstairs., A. should
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B. would, C. might, D. can, , Q47. Rajeev had an accident. He __________ attend the meeting., A. might not, B. can not, C. dare not, D. ought not, Q48. __________ we inform them about our arrival?, A. May, B. Could, C. Should, D. Would, , Q49. I __________ performed better had I practiced more., A. should have, B. could have, C. will, D. used to, , Q50. We __________ celebrate often when we lived together., A. ought to, B. need to, C. used to, D. can, , Q51. If you are nervous, __________ I speak to her?, A. should, B. would, C. can, D. could, , Q52. The class is dismissed. You __________ leave now.
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A. should, B. can, C. need to, D. ought to, , Q53. You __________ follow the court orders., A. could, B. might, C. can, D. must, , Q54. __________ you please bring me a chair?, A. Might, B. Would have, C. Would, D. Can, , Q55. He is our colleague. We __________ invite him., A. can, B. must, C. dare to, D. will, , Q56. You __________ borrow my books for your research., A. need to, B. can, C. have to, D. ought to, , Q57. It was a grand party. They __________have spent a lot., A. might, B. need to, C. could, D. must
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Q58. Had he wanted, he __________have completed the project by now., A. should, B. might, C. could, D. must, , Q59. We __________ either host lunch or dinner., A. may, B. could, C. ought to, D. shall, , Q60. I __________ wake up early to catch the flight tomorrow., A. must, B. can, C. could, D. would have, , Q61. ___________ we hire a tour guide?, A. Could, B. Should, C. Would, D. Might, , Q62. I __________ believe my eyes!, A. might not, B. must not, C. couldn’t, D. shouldn’t, , Q63. We __________ finish our meals before we leave., A. dare to, B. ought to
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C. could, D. would, , Q64. I missed my last appointment. I __________ visit the doctor this weekend., A. must, B. used to, C. can, D. could, , Q65. You ___________ ask your mom before submitting the application., A. would, B. could, C. can, D. should, , Q66. I __________ appreciate your presence there., A. can, B. should, C. will have, D. would, , Q67. You __________have read the terms and conditions before you signed the, document., A. could, B. should, C. would, D. might, , Q68. During the college days, I __________ beat them all in the race!, A. could, B. should, C. can, D. might
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Q69. People __________ be interested to learn about his struggle., A. could, B. might, C. would, D. should, , Q70. Do you __________ fight with those goons?, A. ought to, B. might, C. dare to, D. must, , Q71. You __________ babysit your sister as her elder brother., A. will, B. can, C. could, D. ought to, , Q72. It is big news! We ___________ definitely celebrate., A. should, B. could, C. would, D. might, Q73. She __________ make any mistake. She’s an expert in her field., A. couldn’t, B. wouldn’t, C. shouldn’t, D. might not, , Q74. How __________ we assist you?, A. would, B. can, C. should
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D. will, , Q75. Rohan __________ be here anytime soon., A. can, B. would, C. will, D. may, , Q76. You __________ go to the picnic but on some condition., A. should, B. could have, C. would have, D. can, , Q77. I __________have been there if I had the address., A. would have, B. could have, C. should have, D. might have, , Q78. I have decided that I __________ go to Bali this year definitely., A. should, B. will, C. can, D. could, , Q79. We are the organisers. We __________ welcome the guests., A. could, B. might, C. ought to, D. would, , Q80. You _________ bring more food. We have enough supplies already., A. shall not
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B. need not, C. could not, D. would not, , Q81. It was a long day. You __________ be hungry., A. must, B. might, C. need to, D. should, , Q82. I am busy right now. I __________ call you later., A. could, B. ought to, C. dare to, D. shall, , Q83. __________ you be able to convince him?, A. Could, B. Will, C. Should, D. May, , Q84. The train is running late. We _________ reach on time., A. should not, B. might not, C. could not, D. need not, , Q85. We ___________ disturb the committee for such a trivial matter., A. dare not, B. can not, C. should not, D. will not
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Q86. It’s not a hectic job. You __________ stress., A. can not, B. need not, C. dare not, D. will not, , Q87. The soup is hot. You __________ be careful., A. should, B. could, C. would, D. might, Q88. It’s high time. I __________ take this anymore., A. should not, B. will not, C. can not, D. may not, , Q89. We ___________ apologised if we had been at fault., A. could have, B. should have, C. ought to have, D. would have, , Q90. We __________ tease each other during childhood., A. used to, B. need to, C. should, D. Will, Q91. I __________ talk to your guardian if you don’t behave nicely., A. could have, B. ought to have, C. shall
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D. should, , Q92. She __________ deposit the cheque on time to get it cleared., A. dare to, B. must, C. might, D. could, , Q93. ___________ I invite her for a meal?, A. Would, B. Must, C. Can, D. Need, , Q94. They __________ decided by now., A. should have, B. could have, C. will have, D. ought to have, , Q95. We _________ afford a new car this year., A. should, B. might, C. may, D. can, , Q96. We __________ take a detour before we reach the destination., A. would, B. should, C. might, D. will, , Q97. You __________ pay attention in the class., A. can
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B. should, C. may, D. might, , Q98. ____________ I call the witness?, A. Could, B. Can, C. Should, D. May, Q99. There’s not much time left. I __________ start packing for the tour., A. need to, B. might, C. can, D. Could, , Q100. We __________ touch the antique pieces., A. should not, B. dare not, C. need not, D. can not, , Answer key for ‘Modals’ MCQs, Q. No. Ans., , Q. No., , Ans., , Q. No. Ans., , Q. No. Ans., , Q. No. Ans., , 1, , C, , 21, , D, , 41, , D, , 61, , B, , 81, , A, , 2, , B, , 22, , B, , 42, , C, , 62, , C, , 82, , D, , 3, , D, , 23, , C, , 43, , B, , 63, , B, , 83, , B, , 4, , B, , 24, , D, , 44, , C, , 64, , A, , 84, , B, , 5, , A, , 25, , A, , 45, , B, , 65, , D, , 85, , C, , 6, , C, , 26, , B, , 46, , A, , 66, , D, , 86, , B
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7, , C, , 27, , C, , 47, , B, , 67, , B, , 87, , A, , 8, , D, , 28, , A, , 48, , C, , 68, , A, , 88, , C, , 9, , C, , 29, , D, , 49, , B, , 69, , B, , 89, , D, , 10, , C, , 30, , B, , 50, , C, , 70, , C, , 90, , A, , 11, , B, , 31, , C, , 51, , A, , 71, , D, , 91, , C, , 12, , C, , 32, , A, , 52, , B, , 72, , A, , 92, , B, , 13, , D, , 33, , B, , 53, , D, , 73, , B, , 93, , C, , 14, , A, , 34, , C, , 54, , C, , 74, , B, , 94, , A, , 15, , B, , 35, , C, , 55, , B, , 75, , C, , 95, , D, , 16, , C, , 36, , A, , 56, , B, , 76, , D, , 96, , C, , 17, , A, , 37, , B, , 57, , D, , 77, , A, , 97, , B, , 18, , C, , 38, , C, , 58, , C, , 78, , B, , 98, , D, , 19, , B, , 39, , B, , 59, , A, , 79, , C, , 99, , A, , 20, , A, , 40, , A, , 60, , A, , 80, , B, , 100, , B, , SUBJECT- VERB CONCORD, Q1. The teacher ____________ completed this chapter., A. have, B. has, C. is, D. are, , Q2. Ram and Shyam __________ business partners.
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A. have, B. has, C. are, D. had, , Q3. She ___________ her office by 9 a.m. daily., A. reach, B. reaches, C. reached, D. reaching, Q4. Rahul and his friends ___________ also invited to the party., A. is, B. was, C. had, D. were, , Q5. Neither you nor your sister should ___________ to them., A. talk, B. talks, C. talked, D. talking, , Q6. Twenty years _________ the minimum age to fill this form., A. are, B. is, C. has, D. have, , Q7. A bouquet of flowers ___________ required for the event., A. are, B. have, C. has, D. is, , Q8. A pair of socks ___________ been missing from my wardrobe., A. have, B. has, C. were, D. is, , Q9. Much ____________ been said in the news reports.
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A. were, B. have, C. has, D. was, , Q10. The information provided to you ___________ wrong., A. were, B. was, C. are, D. have been, , Q11. The company ____________ of its stakeholders., A. think, B. thought, C. thinks, D. thinking, , Q12. Either of the two dresses shall ____________ good., A. looking, B. look, C. looks, D. looked, , Q13. Each and every member __________ to vote., A. has, B. have, C. having, D. are, , Q14. A large number of soldiers ___________ died for the country., A. has, B. is, C. are, D. have, , Q15. Half of the class ___________ empty., A. were, B. was, C. has, D. have
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Q16. Physics ____________ difficult to understand., A. were, B. are, C. is, D. have been, , Q17. The quality of food here ___________ gone down., A. have, B. has, C. is, D. are, , Q18. My mother, along with others, ___________ worried., A. were, B. are, C. have, D. was, , Q19. She ___________ not take a lot of stress., A. need, B. needs, C. needing, D. has need, , Q20. None of the candidates ___________ responded., A. were, B. have, C. has, D. is, , Q21. He ____________ cooking in his leisure time., A. enjoy, B. enjoying, C. enjoys, D. enjoyed, Q22. The book ‘Management Principles’ _____________ quite insightful., A. are, B. is, C. have, D. has
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Q23. Two dollars __________ a small amount., A. are, B. has, C. have, D. is, , Q24. A lot of startups ____________ started in the past few years., A. is, B. are, C. have, D. has, , Q25. Politics ___________ been one of the debatable topics., A. is, B. are, C. have, D. has, , Q26. Neither Rishi nor Rhea ___________ helpful., A. were, B. was, C. are, D. have been, , Q27. A series of seminars ___________ conducted., A. was, B. were, C. are, D. have, , Q28. All means of communication ____________ shut down., A. was, B. has, C. have, D. is, , Q29. My glasses ____________ nowhere to be found., A. is, B. are
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C. have, D. has, , Q30. That woman ____________vegetables., A. sell, B. selling, C. sells, D. have sold, , Q31. It ____________ these papers that I have been looking for., A. are, B. is, C. were, D. had, Q32. The United States of America ___________ going to conduct elections soon., A. are, B. is, C. have, D. has, Q33. South Africa ____________ all out before we knew it!, A. was, B. has, C. have, D. were, , Q34. There ___________ plenty of space for guests at the venue., A. was, B. were, C. are, D. have been, , Q35. Either you or I should ___________ the lead., A. takes, B. take, C. taking, D. took, , Q36. The jury ___________ been unable to decide yet., A. were, B. are, C. is, D. has
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Q37. A lot of students ___________ to clear this exam., A. failing, B. fails, C. fail, D. has failed, , Q38. My applications ____________ not been approved., A. were, B. have, C. are, D. has, , Q39. The crowd ____________ dispersed by the police., A. was, B. were, C. are, D. have, , Q40. The ruler and the minister ____________ killed., A. was, B. have been, C. has been, D. is, , Q41. The government will ___________ the order soon., A. passed, B. passes, C. pass, C. has passed, , Q42. The poor ___________ suffered a lot due to the pandemic., A. have, B. are, C. is, D. has, , Q43. The teacher and the students __________ arrived., A. has, B. have
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C. will, D. are, , Q44. The event __________ earlier than it is schedule., A. begin, B. begins, D. began, D. begun, , Q45. Many people __________ registered for the course., A. have, B. has, C. having, D. is, , Q46. Two-thirds of the pantry __________ full., A. are, B. were, C. have, D. is, , Q47. The timing __________ inappropriate., A. were, B. was, C. has, D. have been, , Q48. The package __________ to be carried carefully., A. is, B. are, C. have, D. were, , Q49. Joshua, with his members, __________ really well., A. sing, B. singing, C. have sung, D. sings, , Q50. We should definitely __________ that lake.
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A. visit, B. visits, C. visiting, D. visited, , Q51. The team __________ made several requests., A. have, B. has, C. is, D. are, , Q52. I ___________ and he sings., A. dances, B. dancing, C. dance, D. danced, , Q53. Neither she nor I __________ involved., A. am, B. are, C. is, D. were, , Q54. The men ___________ against the popular opinion., A. was, B. were, C. has, D. is, , Q55. The lawyer and the assistant ___________ together., A. enters, B. has enter, C. entered, D. had enter, , Q56. Neither the principal nor the teachers ___________ convinced., A. are, B. is, C. were, D. have
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Q57. Several attempts ___________ been made., A. have, B. has, C. were, D. is, , Q58. The army __________ going through its training., A. are, B. have, C. is, D. were, , Q59. James _________ invited as the chief guest., A. is, B. are, C. were, D. have, , Q60. Both the plans __________ wonderful., A. is, B. are, C. was, D. have, , Q61. Everyone ____________ been informed about the incident., A. have, B. are, C. were, D. has, , Q62. A number of cases __________ reported in the area., A. is, B. have been, C. was, D. has, , Q63. The committee ____________ varying solutions., A. have, B. has, C. are, D. is
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Q64. These set of questions __________ pretty easy., A. are, B. is, C. was, D. have, , Q65. She along with her friends __________ taking the exam., A. are, B. were, C. have, D. is, , Q66. The panel of judges ___________ sentenced him to death., A. have, B. were, C. has, D. is, , Q67. They __________ me on my birthday every year., A. wished, B. wish, C. wishes, D. wishing, , Q68. He _________ in the race to represent his college., A. runs, B. run, C. running, D. have run, , Q69. I have to __________ the conference., A. attends, B. attending, C. attend, D. attendance, , Q70. Lisa ___________ in charity every month., A. contribute, B. contributing
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C. contributes, D. have contributed, , Q71. They __________ really supportive., A. are, B. has been, C. is, D. was, , Q72. The clouds __________ disappeared., A. has, B. have, C. were, D. are, , Q73. ___________ the plan been finalised?, A. Have, B. Has, C. Is, D. Are, , Q74. These indigenous foods _________ great., A. is, B. was, C. has, D. are, , Q75. He and they ___________ not a part of the wedding., A. is, B. are, C. was, D. have, , Q76. This part of the book ___________ boring., A. is, B. are, C. has, D. have, , Q77. Either of the two candidates __________ eligible.
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A. is, B. have, C. are, D. has been, , Q78. Most of the workers _____________ on the strike., A. is, B. have, C. has, D. are, , Q79. My neighbourhood ___________ very popular., A. are, B. is, C. were, D. has, Q80. Won’t you __________ there tomorrow?, A. goes, B. going, C. go, D. gone, , Q81. The labourers ___________ in this factory., A. work, B. works, C. has work, D. has worked, , Q82. I ___________ to music often., A. listens, B. listen, C. listening, D. listened, Q83. My goals’ list ____________ pretty long., A. has, A. have, A. are, A. is
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Q84. My family ____________ quite large., A. are, B. is, C. has, D. have, , Q85. According to the news, the shower __________ to take place., A. are, B. is, C. were, D. has, , Q86. The library __________ closed., A. are, B. is, C. were, D. have, , Q87. The courier ___________ arrived., A. have, B. are, C. were, D. has, , Q88. These ___________ religious rituals., A. are, B. is, C. have, D. has, , Q89. Deepak with his friends ____________ signed the petition., A. has, B. have, C. are, D. is, , Q90. Do you __________ these events?, A. likes, B. like, C. liking, D. have like
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Q91. The dog and the cat ___________ been fed., A. has, B. are, C. were, D. have, , Q92. His works __________ appreciable., A. are, B. is, C. has, D. have, Correct Ans. A, Q93. Many a man ___________ suffered during partition., A. have, B. has, C. were, D. is, , Q94. The chief along with his family __________ involved., A. are, B. has, C. is, D. have, Q95. She shall __________ soon., A. come, B. comes, C. coming, D. came, , Q96. Measles ___________ a common disease among children., A. are, B. is, C. were, D. has, , Q97. The board of directors ___________ anxious., A. are, B. have been, C. has been, D. were
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Q98. Few applicants __________ backed out., A. have, B. has, C. were, D. are, , Q99. Some of the rice ___________ still left., A. is, B. are, C. has, D. have, , Q100. Public speaking ___________ a skill., A. are, B. have, C. has, D. is, , Answer Key for Subject Verb Concord MCQs, Q., , Ans, , Q., , Ans, , Q., , Ans, , Q., , Ans, , Q., , Ans, , 1, , B, , 21, , C, , 41, , C, , 61, , D, , 81, , A, , 2, , C, , 22, , B, , 42, , A, , 62, , B, , 82, , B, , 3, , B, , 23, , D, , 43, , B, , 63, , A, , 83, , D, , 4, , D, , 24, , C, , 44, , B, , 64, , A, , 84, , B, , 5, , A, , 25, , D, , 45, , A, , 65, , D, , 85, , B, , 6, , B, , 26, , B, , 46, , D, , 66, , C, , 86, , B, , 7, , D, , 27, , B, , 47, , B, , 67, , B, , 87, , D, , 8, , B, , 28, , C, , 48, , A, , 68, , A, , 88, , A, , 9, , C, , 29, , B, , 49, , D, , 69, , C, , 89, , A, , 10, , B, , 30, , C, , 50, , A, , 70, , C, , 90, , B, , 11, , C, , 31, , B, , 51, , B, , 71, , A, , 91, , D
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12, , B, , 32, , B, , 52, , C, , 72, , B, , 92, , A, , 13, , A, , 33, , D, , 53, , A, , 73, , B, , 93, , B, , 14, , D, , 34, , A, , 54, , B, , 74, , D, , 94, , C, , 15, , B, , 35, , B, , 55, , C, , 75, , B, , 95, , A, , 16, , C, , 36, , D, , 56, , B, , 76, , A, , 96, , B, , 17, , B, , 37, , C, , 57, , A, , 77, , A, , 97, , B, , 18, , D, , 38, , B, , 58, , C, , 78, , D, , 98, , A, , 19, , A, , 39, , A, , 59, , A, , 79, , B, , 99, , A, , 20, , B, , 40, , B, , 60, , B, , 80, , C, , 100, , D, , \, , DETERMINER, Q1. __________ of the two sisters is married., A. Both, B. Every, C. Each, D. Any, , Q2. _________ of you should attend the conference.
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A. Both, B. Each, C. Every, D. Many, Q3. We should inform __________ of them., A. many, B. every, C. few, D. all, Q4. They have spent __________ for their son’s wedding., A. many, B. enough, C. all, D the little, , Q5. __________ of the candidates pass this exam., A. Enough, B. Fewer, C. Either, D. Most, , Q6. __________ of the deadlines is met., A. Neither, B. No, C. None, D. Much, , Q7. Can I borrow __________ sugar?, A. much, B. some, C. a little, D. a few, , Q8. With this, you have lost __________ chance that you had., A. a little, B. little, C. the little, D. slight, , Q9. __________ participants left the meeting in between.
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A. Several, B. Much, C. The few, D. Little, , Q10. It seems that they would need _________ workers for the construction., A. little, B. either, C. more, D. some, , Q11. _________ man that we saw turned out to be a thief., A. A, B. The, C. That, D. This, , Q12. Can ___________ help me?, A. many, B. nobody, C. everybody, D. somebody, , Q13. He should work _________ and take a break., A. less, B. little, C. a little, D. more, , Q14. He told me that __________ blue was her favorite color., A. a, B. the, C. this, D. None of the above, , Q15. You can pick ___________ of two., A. many, B. more, C. either, D. some
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Q16. __________ those students were punished., A. All, B. Much, C. Enough, D. Some, Q17. There isn’t ___________ cash left with us., A. some, B. many, C. more, D. much, Q18. Despite looking for her ___________, I couldn’t find her., A. somewhere, B. anywhere, C. everywhere, D. nowhere, , Q19. ____________ one of them has been invited., A. Each, B. Every, C. Many, D. Much, , Q20. ___________ sun is about to set., A. A, B. An, C. The, D. A little, , Q21. ___________ of the people who came have left., A. Most, B. Many, C. Every, D. Each, , Q22. We need to do ___________ of work before the event starts., A. much, B. a lot, C. more, D. some
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Q23. There are ___________ messages for you., A. none, B. no, C. much, D. little, , Q24. ___________ people who migrated here died in the floods., A. A few, B. Few, C. The few, D. Many, , Q25. Not ___________ is known about these legends., A. little, B. all, C. many, D. much, , Q26. There is not __________ space for others here., A. some, B. enough, C. many, D. little, , Q27. Is there __________ at the door?, A. nobody, B. somebody, C. someone, D. everybody, Q28. __________ Shatabdi express will arrive at eight o’clock., A. A, B. Any, C. Some, D. The, , Q29. It is __________ heirloom of the family., A. a, B. an
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C. some, D. none, , Q30. He will be there in __________ hour., A. the, B. an, C. a, D. two, , Q31. He teaches us _________ Biology., A. the, B. a, C. an, D. None of the above, , Q32. ___________ left a letter for you at the gate., A. Somebody, B. None, C. Everybody, D. Anybody, , Q33. She is __________ most intelligent in the class., A. a, B. the, C. much, D. None of the above, , Q34. He does not have ___________ friends., A. much, B. more, C. many, D. all, , Q35. ___________ of the helpers is available., A. No, B. Any, C. Some, D. None, , Q36. She has eaten ___________ the chocolates in the box.
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A. each, B. every, C. all, D. none, , Q37. ___________ of the teachers are absent today., A. Every, B. Some, C. Both, D. Little, , Q38. I would like ___________ cup of coffee., A. a, B. the, C. some, D. little, , Q39. I saw ___________ old woman near the door., A. a, B. any, C. an, D. all, , Q40. Do you have __________ rice left?, A. little, B. few, C. a few, D. any, , Q41. It seems that ___________ the rooms are occupied., A. every, B. all, C. each, D. enough, , Q42. ___________ principal is looking for you., A. The, B. A, C. An, D. Some
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Q43. __________ man is immortal., A. None, B. All, C. Some, D. No, , Q44. Charles Babbage is known as ___________ father of computers., A. a, B. the, C. any, D. some, , Q45. I have never read ___________ monthly magazine of TOI., A. the, B. a, C. any, D. every, , Q46. __________ of the two documents were updated., A. No, B. None, C. Neither, D. Some, , Q47. I have ____________ relatives., A. much, B. more, C. all, D. many, , Q48. He has __________ experience than his brother., A. many, B. more, C. much, D. some, , Q49. Can I borrow ___________ fruits?, A. many, B. some, C. much, D. few
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Q50. ____________ of us knew about the mishappening., A. None, B. Somebody, C. Anybody, D. No, , Q51. Who spilled ___________ tea on the floor?, A. much, B. a, C. few, D. the, , Q52. I have bought __________ new books to read., A. much, B. every, C. some, D. all, , Q53. __________ driver is waiting for us., A. An, B. The, C. Some, D. Any, , Q54. __________ people were injured that night., A. Several, B. Much, C. Little, D. Enough, , Q55. He does not know how to use ___________ smartphone., A. the, B. an, C. some, D. a, , Q56. She is __________ more clever than we know., A. some, B. many
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C. a lot, D. none, , Q57. There is hardly ____________ work left for you., A. much, B. any, C. all, D. enough, , Q58. __________the eggs are in the basket., A. Much, B. None, C. All, D. Many, , Q59. He is __________ university student., A. an, B. the, C. any, D. a, , Q60. That was __________ awful situation to be in., A. an, B. the, C. a, D. much, , Q61. Mathematics is __________ difficult subject to study., A. an, B. a, C. the, D. little, , Q62. Is there ___________ that you would like to share?, A. everything, B. anything, C. enough, D. much, , Q63. Though Chinese is a difficult language, __________ students opted for it.
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A. much, B. more, C. many, D. few, , Q64. ___________ of them were chosen to be captain., A. Some, B. Much, C. Little, D. None, , Q65. ___________ black car is parked in front of your gate., A. The, B. A, C. An, D. Any, , Q66. ___________ English is widely spoken around the world., A. The, B. An, C. A, D. None of the above, , Q67. ___________ wealthy should be generous., A. A, B. An, C. The, D. Some, , Q68. It looks like I have seen you ___________., A. somewhere, B. anywhere, C. nowhere, D. everywhere, , Q69. Can I have __________ bowl of soup?, A. more, B. another, C. enough, D. little
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Q70. The exam is compulsory for __________ students., A. several, B. many, C. much, D. all, Q71. I don’t like __________ of them., A. neither, B. both, C. either, D. much, , Q72. Is ___________ left?, A. few, B. many, C. several, D. anyone, , Q73. __________ has been looking for you., A. Everyone, B. Anyone, C. Several, D. A few, , Q74. There are not ____________ students in the class., A. much, B. some, C. many, D. most, , Q75. ___________ of my colleagues are going on the trip., A. No, B. None, C. Neither, D. Either, , Q76. ___________ experience of yours is of no use!, A. Some, B. The few, C. The little, D. A little
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Q77. Only __________ toys have been sold since morning., A. few, B. a few, C. little, D. the few, Q78. ____________ of their customers complain., A. Many, B. Much, C. Enough, D. Most, Q79. I don’t have ___________ to say., A. much, B. most, C. some, D. all, , Q80. The poor beggar had __________ to go., A. anywhere, B. somewhere, C. nowhere, D. everywhere, , Q81. One of ___________ books that I borrowed is missing., A. a, B. the, C. several, D. many, , Q82. Fortunately, ___________ of the children were hurt., A. few, B. some, C. none, D. no, , Q83. We can take ____________ of the routes., A. several, B. no, C. any, D. either
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Q84. Due to his tours, he got to meet __________ of people., A. a lot, B. much, C. little, D. several, Q85. ____________ of the money we had, has been used., A. Many, B. All, C. Enough, D. Every, , Q86. ___________ of the two halves is equal., A. Every, B. All, C. Each, D. None of the above, , Q87. ____________ is waiting in the lobby., A. Anyone, B. All, C. Several, D. Everyone, , Q88. ___________ exam copies are still unchecked., A. A few, B. Few, C. Little, D. Much, , Q89. __________ but one was against the proposal., A. Everyone, B. All, C. None, D. No, , Q90. She has done ____________ mistake., A. none, B. any, C. much, D. no
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Q91. He is ___________ early bird., A. the, B. a, C. an, D. some, , Q92. ____________ Indus has five main tributaries., A. The, B. A, C. An, D. All, , Q93. ____________ Taj Hotel is famous world-wide., A. A, B. Many, C. The, D. All, , Q94. ___________ businessmen want to be rich., A. Many, B. Many a, C. Most, D. Enough, , Q95. ___________ event is scheduled according to the plan., A. Each, B. Several, C. All, D. Every, , Q96. He has ____________ evidence to prove his innocence., A. many, B. all, C. either, D. enough, , Q97. ___________ orchestra band that you called has arrived., A. An, B. A
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C. The, D. Some, , Q98. He is ___________ head of the family., A. the, B. a, C. either, D. all, , Q99. ___________ is known about her achievements., A. Few, B. Little, C. A little, D. None, , Q100. They have always helped __________., A. another, B. several, C. all, D. each other, , Answer Key for Determiners MCQs, Q., , Ans., , Q., , Ans., , Q., , Ans., , Q., , Ans., , Q., , Ans., , 1, , C, , 21, , A, , 41, , B, , 61, , B, , 81, , B, , 2, , A, , 22, , B, , 42, , A, , 62, , B, , 82, , C, , 3, , D, , 23, , B, , 43, , D, , 63, , C, , 83, , D, , 4, , B, , 24, , A, , 44, , B, , 64, , D, , 84, , A, , 5, , D, , 25, , D, , 45, , A, , 65, , B, , 85, , B, , 6, , A, , 26, , B, , 46, , C, , 66, , D, , 86, , C, , 7, , B, , 27, , C, , 47, , D, , 67, , C, , 87, , D, , 8, , C, , 28, , D, , 48, , B, , 68, , A, , 88, , A, , 9, , A, , 29, , B, , 49, , B, , 69, , B, , 89, , B
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10, , C, , 30, , B, , 50, , A, , 70, , D, , 90, , D, , 11, , B, , 31, , D, , 51, , D, , 71, , C, , 91, , C, , 12, , D, , 32, , A, , 52, , C, , 72, , D, , 92, , A, , 13, , A, , 33, , B, , 53, , B, , 73, , A, , 93, , C, , 14, , D, , 34, , C, , 54, , A, , 74, , C, , 94, , B, , 15, , C, , 35, , D, , 55, , D, , 75, , B, , 95, , D, , 16, , A, , 36, , C, , 56, , C, , 76, , C, , 96, , D, , 17, , D, , 37, , B, , 57, , B, , 77, , B, , 97, , C, , 18, , C, , 38, , A, , 58, , C, , 78, , D, , 98, , A, , 19, , A, , 39, , C, , 59, , D, , 79, , A, , 99, , B, , 20, , C, , 40, , D, , 60, , A, , 80, , C, , 100, , D, , DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH, Q1. Nancy said, “I may leave tomorrow.”, A. Nancy said that she might leave the next day., B. Nancy said that she might leave tomorrow., C. Nancy asked if she should leave the next day., D. Nancy informed me to leave tomorrow., Q2. Keshav said, “Rita is busy right now.”, A. Keshav said Rita was busy., B. Keshav informed that Rita was busy then., C. Keshav said Rita had been busy., D. Keshav informed that Rita is busy., Q3. The teacher said, “You are suspended!.”, A. The teacher exclaimed that I am suspended., B. The teacher exclaimed to me to suspend., C. The teacher informed me that I was suspended., D. The teacher exclaimed that I was suspended., Q4. He said, “I have been a great mentor.”, A. He said that he had been a great mentor., B. He said that he was a great mentor., C. He exclaimed that he was a great mentor., D. He said that he has been a great mentor., Q5. Vidushi said, “We went for a summer trip.”
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A. Vidushi said that they went for a summer trip., B. Vidushi said that they were on a summer trip., C. Vidushi said that they had gone for a summer trip., D. Vidushi said they went for a summer trip., Q6. Rahul said, “I will manage hereafter.”, A. Rahul said that he would manage hereafter., B. Rahul said that he will manage thereafter., C. Rahul said that he would manage thereafter., D. Rahul said that he will manage hereafter., Q7. “I am going out tonight.” Manisha said., A. Manisha said that she was going out tonight., B. Manisha said that she was going out that night., C. Manisha said she was going out that night., D. Manisha said that she will be going out that night., Q8. The guard asked, “Who are you?”, A. The guard asked who he was., B. The guard asked me who he was., C. The guard asks me who he was., D. The guard asked who I was., Q9. Ravi said, “The concert ended yesterday.”, A. Ravi said that the concert had ended yesterday., B. Ravi said that the concert ended the day before., C. Ravi said that the concert had ended the previous day., D. Ravi said that the concert ended already., Q10. She said, “Bring a glass of water, please.”, A. She commands me to bring a glass of water., B. She requested me to bring a glass of water., C. She asked me to brought a glass of water., D. She ordered me to bring her a glass of water., Q11. He said, “Let us have dinner here.”, A. He proposed that we had dinner there., B. He asked if we wished to have dinner there., C. He said that we should have dinner there., D. He said that we had dinner there., Q12. The salesman said, “Are you interested in the scheme?”, A. The salesman said that if I was interested in the scheme., B. The salesman said that if I were interested in the scheme., C. The salesman asks if I am interested in the scheme., D. The salesman asked me if I was interested in the scheme., Q13. She said, “Shut the door!”, A. She asked me whether I would shut the door., B. She ordered me to shut the door., C. She said that I should shut the door., D. She shouted and said to shut the door., Correct Ans. B, Q14. She said, “They will be leaving soon.”
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A. She said that they would leave soon., B. She said that they are leaving., C. She said that they would be leaving soon., D. She said that they will leave soon., Q15. “Alas! It can’t be this bad.” He said., A. He exclaimed with sorrow that that couldn’t be that bad., B. He grieved that it couldn’t be that bad., C. He said that it was really that bad., D. He said with sorrow that that was bad., Q16. The teacher said, “The wind is a renewable energy source.”, A. The teacher said that the wind was a renewable energy source., B. The teacher said that the wind is a renewable energy source., C. The teacher told that the wind is a renewable energy source., D. The teacher tells that the wind was a renewable energy source., Q17. The secretary said, “Is Mr. Fisher in his office?”, A. The secretary said that if Mr. Fisher was in his office., B. The secretary enquired if Mr. Fisher was in his office., C. The secretary enquired that if Mr. Fisher was in his office., D. The secretary asked if Mr. Fisher had been in his office., Q18. The policeman said, “Don’t cross the speed limit.”, A. The policeman said not to cross the speed limit., B. The policeman asked if I would cross the speed limit., C. The policeman forbade me to cross the speed limit., D. The policeman asks if I had crossed the speed limit., Q19. Richard said, “I must attend the meeting.”, A. Richard said that he had to attend the meeting., B. Richard said that it was must that he attend the meeting., C. Richard said if he must attend the meeting., D. Richard said that he would attend the meeting., Q20. She said, “What a beautiful view!”, A. She said that the view was beautiful., B. She exclaimed that the view is beautiful., C. She exclaimed with joy and said that the view was beautiful., D. She exclaimed that the view was beautiful., Q21. David said, “Can we go tomorrow?”, A. David said if we can go tomorrow., B. David asked if we could go the following day., C. David asked if we could go tomorrow., D. David said whether we could go tomorrow., Q22. The student said, “Ma’am, please extend the deadline.”, A. The student asked the teacher to extend the deadline., B. The student said if the teacher would extend the deadline., C. The student requested ma’am to extend the deadline., D. The student said that ma’am should extend the deadline., Q23. He said, “Ah! You are here.”
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A. He exclaimed with delight that I was there., B. He said that he was delighted that I was there., C. He exclaimed with joy to see me there., D. He said it was a joy to see me there., Q24. The maid said, “I gave them the address.”, A. The maid asked whether she should have given the address to them., B. The maid informed me that she had given the address to them., C. The maid said that she would give them the address., D. The maid said to give the address to them., Q25. The driver said, “Do you want to halt for a while?”, A. The driver said if we wanted a halt for a while., B. The driver asked if we want to halt for a while., C. The driver asks if we wanted to halt for a while., D. The driver asked if we wanted to halt for a while., Q26. The suspect said, “I am not guilty!”, A. The suspect exclaimed that he was innocent., B. The suspect shouted that he was not guilty., C. The suspect exclaimed that he was not guilty., D. The suspect said that he has been found not guilty., Q27. “Don’t make noise in the library.” the librarian said., A. The librarian said not to make noise in the library., B. The librarian ordered me not to make noise in the library., C. The librarian said to be quiet while in the library., D. The librarian asks me to not make any noise., Q28. Ms. Nita said, “Reschedule the meeting to next Monday.”, A. Ms. Nita asked to reschedule the meeting to the following Monday., B. Ms. Nita asked for the meeting to be rescheduled to the next Monday., C. Ms. Nita said to reschedule the meeting for Monday., D. Ms. Nita asked for the rescheduling of the meeting for the following Monday., Q29. Philip said, “I was playing football.”, A. Philip said that he was playing football., B. Philip said that he would be playing football., C. Philip said that he had been playing football., D. Philip said that he plays football., Q30. Jen said, “I like drawing sketches.”, A. Jen said that she liked drawing sketches., B. Jen said that she has liked drawing sketches., C. Jen said that she liked to draw sketches., D. Jen said that she likes drawing sketches., Q31. Jacob said, “Have you read this book?”, A. Jacob asked me if I have read this book., B. Jacob asked me if I had read that book., C. Jacob asked me if I would read this book., D. Jacob asked me if I had been reading this book., Q32. She said to him, “It is good to see you!”
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A. She exclaimed that it was good to see him., B. She exclaimed that she was happy to see him., C. She exclaimed that it is good to see him., D. She exclaimed that it was good to see me., Q33. He said, “How much is left to do?”, A. He asked how much had been left to do., B. He asked how much had been left to be done., C. He asked how much was left to be done., D. He asked how much was still left., Q34. Maria said, “Please lend me a pen.”, A. Maria ordered me to lend a pen., B. Maria begged me to lend her a pen., C. Maria asked if I could lend her pen., D. Maria requested me to lend her a pen., Q35. The landlord said, “You should leave if you can not pay the rent.”, A. The landlord asks me to leave if I didn’t pay the rent., B. The landlord warned me to leave if I couldn’t pay the rent., C. The landlord asked me to leave if I would not be paying the rent., D. The landlord asked me to leave or pay the rent., Q36. Daniel said, “Where have you been?”, A. Daniel asked me where I had been., B. Daniel told me where I should have been., C. Daniel told me where I was., D. Daniel said that I had not been there., Q37. The lawyer said, “The law always believes in the evidence.”, A. The lawyer said that the law always believed in the evidence., B. The lawyer said that the law should always believe in the evidence., C. The lawyer said that the law always believes in the evidence., D. The lawyer said that the law has always believed in the evidence., Q38. Ranjan said, “You can not park here!”, A. Rajan said that I may not park here., B. Ranjan said to me that I was unable to park there., C. Ranajn exclaimed that I couldn’t park there., D. Ranjan forbade me to park there., Q39. Julia said, “I can not attend your wedding.”, A. Julia said that she might not attend our wedding., B. Julia said that she could not attend our wedding., C. Julia said that she can not attend our wedding., D. Julia said that she wished she could attend our wedding., Q40. Harish said, “Will you accompany me there?”, A. Harish asked me if I would accompany him there., B. Harish asked if I could accompany him there., C. Harish enquired whether I will accompany him there., D. Harish said to me that I accompany him there., Q41. The boss said, “Call him right now.”
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A. The boss shouted and said to call him right then., B. The boss ordered me to call him quickly., C. The boss told me to call him now., D. The boss ordered me to call him right then., Q42. “Wow! This is so beautiful.” Jacob said., A. Jacob was surprised to see how beautiful it was., B. Jacob said how beautiful it was., C. Jacob exclaimed with amazement that that was so beautiful., D. Jacob exclaimed with amazement that it was so beautiful., Q43. Omar said, “I had always wanted to be a teacher.”, A. Omar said that he had always wanted to be a teacher., B. Omar said that he had had always wanted to be a teacher., C. Omar said that he have always wanted to be teacher., D. Omar said that he wanted to be a teacher ever since., Q44. Tina said, “I may postpone the trip to the next year.”, A. Tine said that she may have to postpone the trip to the next year., B. Tina said that she might have to postpone the trip to the next year., C. Tina said that she might postpone the trip to the following year., D. Tina said that she may postpone the trip to the following year., Q45. Grandpa said, “What’s the time by your watch?”, A. Grandpa asked me what time it was by my watch., B. Grandpa asked me what was the time by my watch., C. Grandpa asked me what the time was by my watch., D. Grandpa asks me what time it was by my watch., Q46. She said, “You have been late. Everybody’s here already.”, A. She said that I had been late and everybody was there already., B. She said that I was late and that everyone was there already., C. She said I got late so that everybody was there already., D. She said that I am late and everybody got there already., Q47. He said, “Guard the door.”, A. He pleaded with me to guard the door., B. He asked if I could guard the door., C. He enquired whether I may guard the door., D. He commanded me to guard the door., Q48. Joseph said, “Alas! These are difficult times.”, A. Joseph said that those were difficult times., B. Joseph said it would have been difficult times., C. Joseph sighed with sorrow that those were difficult times., D. Joseph exclaimed that those were difficult times., Q49. Meera said, “It’s time. I must go now.”, A. Meera said that it is time and she should leave., B. Meera said that it was time and she had to go then., C. Meera said that it was time to go then., D. Meera said it is time and she may go., Q50. Tim said, “I may teach you if you will show sincerity.”
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A. Tim said that he might teach me if I would show sincerity., B. Tim said that he may teach me at a condition., C. Tim said that he could teach me had I shown sincerity., D. Tim said that he will teach me if I was to show sincerity., , Instructions for question 51 to question 100:, Select the most appropriate option to change the sentences from Reported Speech to Direct Speech., Q51. Peter said that he would definitely come., A. Peter asked, “Should I come?”, B. Peter said, “I will definitely come.”, C. Peter said, “I would definitely go.”, D. Peter said, “I shall go.”, Q52. He asked me if I was free that afternoon., A. He said, “Are you free this afternoon?”, B. He said, “Will you be free this after?”, C. He said, “If I am free this afternoon?”, D. He said, “Be free this afternoon.”, Q53. She said that she exercises daily., A. She said, “I exercise daily.”, B. She said, “I would exercise daily.”, C. She said, “I exercises daily.”, D. She said, “I exercised daily.”, Q54. He said that he would deposit the cheque the following day., A. He said, “I will deposit the cheque the next day.”, B. He said, “I would deposit the cheque soon.”, C. He said, “I will deposit the cheque tomorrow.”, D. He said, “I would deposit the cheque the following day.”, Q55. John said that Sarah had completed the course., A. John said, “Sarah was completing the course.”, B. John said, “Sarah has completed the course.”, C. John said, “Sarah completed the course.”, D. John said, “Sarah is completing the course.”, Q56. George exclaimed with joy that he was happy with his result., A. George said, “I am happy with my result.”, B. George said, “Alas! I am happy with the result.”, C. George said, “Hurrah! I am happy with my result.”, D. George said, “Happy with the result!”, Q57. He said that Chris had been busy., A. He said, “Chris is busy.”, B. He said, “Chris was busy.”, C. He said, “Chris had been busy.”, D. He said, “Chris have been busy.”, Q58. He told the peon to inform the manager., A. He said to the peon, "Inform the manager.", B. He said, "The peon must inform the manager."
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C. He said to the peon, "Manager should be informed.", D. He said to me, "The peon shall inform the manager.", Q59. He said that he had been looking for the file., A. He said, "I am looking for the file.", B. He said, "I was looking for the file.", C. He said, "I have looked for the file.", D. He said, "I have been looking for the file.", Q60. The shopkeeper said that those clothes were really expensive., A. The shopkeeper said, "Those clothes are really expensive.", B. The shopkeeper said, "These clothes are really expensive.", C. The shopkeeper said, "The clothes here are really expensive.", D. The shopkeeper said, "These clothes were really expensive.", Q61. Ravi said that he had taught till eighth grade., A. Ravi said, "I teach till eight grade.", B. Ravi said, "I would have taught till eight grade.", C. Ravi said, "I have taught till eighth grade.", D. Ravi said, "I had taught till eighth grade.", Q62. The warden said that she was in charge., A. The warden said, "I am in charge.", B. The warden said,"I shall be in charge.", C. The warden said, "I have been in charge.", D. The warden said, "I would be in charge.", Correct Ans. A, Q63. He enquired if I had filled the form., A. He said, "Had you filled the form?", B. He said, "Would you fill the form?", C. He said, "Have you filled the form?", D. He said, "You should fill the form.", Q64. He prayed that God might fulfill her wish., A. He said, "May God fulfill her wish.", B. He said, "May God fulfill your wish.", C. He said, "Might God fulfilled her wish.", D. He said, "Might God fulfills her wish.", Q65. He said that he would not go with us., A. He said, "I will not go with you all.", B. He said, "I will not go with them.", C. He said, "I would not go with them.", D. He said, "I will not be going with them.", Q66. The chairman said that it was his pleasure to be there that evening., A. The chairman said, "It is my pleasure to be here that evening.", B. The chairman said, "It is my pleasure to be here this evening.", C. The chairman said, "It was my pleasure to be there this evening.", D. The chairman said, "It had been my pleasure to be here this evening.", Q67. The teacher quoted that slow and steady wins the race., A. The teacher said, "Slow and steady should win the race.", B. The teacher said, "Slow and steady have won the race."
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C. The teacher said, "Slow and steady have been winning the race.", D. The teacher said, "Slow and steady wins the race.", Q68. She asked whether Jessica would arrive the following week., A. She said, "Would Jessica be arriving next week?", B. She said, "Would Jessica arrive the next week?", C. She said, "Will Jessica be arriving the next week?", D. She said, "Will Jessica arrive the next week?", Correct Ans. D, Q69. She said he had had some work to complete., A. She said, "He has some work to complete.", B. She said, "He had been having some work to complete.", C. She said, "He had some work to complete.", D. She said, "He has been having some work to complete.", Q70. He said that I had to reach early., A. He said, "You shall reach early.", B. He said, "You should reach early.", C. He said to me, "Reach early.", D. He said, "You must reach early.", Q71. Mr. Gupta said that he was busy that weekend., A. Mr Gupta said, “I am busy that weekend.”, B. Mr. Gupta said, “I am busy this weekend.”, C. Mr. Gupta said, “I would be busy this weekend.”, D. Mr. Gupta said, “I would be busy that weekend.”, Q72. The technician said that he would repair the laptop., A. The technician said, “I will repair the laptop.”, B. The technician said, “I would repair the laptop.”, C. The technician said, “I should repair the laptop.”, D. The technician said, “I can repair the laptop.”, Q73. Samuel exclaimed with joy that they had won., A. Samuel said, “Alas! We have won.”, B. Samuel said, “We have won.”, C. Samuel said, “Hurrah! We have won.”, D. Samuel said, “We did win.”, Q74. Natasha pleaded to her mother to let her buy a black dress., A. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “Let me buy a black dress.”, B. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “Let us buy a black dress.”, C. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “I need to buy a black dress.”, D. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “We should a balck dress.”, Q75. He said he had left two days before., A. He said, “I left two days before.”, B. He said, “I left the day before yesterday.”, C. He said, “I leave two days before.”, D. He said, “I leave the day before yesterday.”, Q76. Vinay said that the maid had taken a day off., A. Vinay said, “The maid is on a leave.”, B. Vinay said, “The maid had taken a day off.”
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C. Vinay said, “The maid has taken a day off.”, D. Vinay said, “The maid takes a day off today.”, Q77. She informed me that he had met with a road accident., A. She said to me, “He met with a road accident.”, B. She said to me, “Alas! He meets with a road accident.”, C. She said to me, “Has he met with a road accident?”, D. She said to me, “He did meet with a road accident.”, Q78. The reporter confirmed that that news was fake., A. The reporter said, “This news has been fake.”, B. The reporter said, “This news is fake.”, C. The reporter said, “The news was fake.”, D. The reporter said, “That news is fake.”, Q79. Henry exclaimed with regret that he had missed his flight., A. Henry said, “Alas! I miss my flight.”, B. Henry said, “I missed my flight.”, C. Henry said, “Oh! I missed my flight.”, D. Henry said, “I would miss my flight!”, Q80. Gunjan said that he might not come that night., A. Gunjan said, “He might not come tonight.”, B. Gunjan said, “He shall not come tonight.”, C. Gunjan said, “He may not come tonight.”, D. Gunjan said, “I doubt that he would come tonight.”, Q81. Vikas ordered that I had to complete the presentation soon., A. Vikas said, “You must complete the presentation soon.”, B. Vikas said, “You shall complete the presentation soon.”, C. Vikas said, “You complete the presentation!”, D. Vikas said, “Will you complete the presentation soon?”, Q82. The doctor asked whether he had shown any recovery., A. The doctor said, “Is he showing any recovery?”, B. The doctor said, “Has he shown any recovery?”, B. The doctor said, “He has shown recovery.”, D. The doctor said, “Is he recovered?”, Q83. He asked me not to worry., A. He said, “He should not worry.”, B. He said, “Oh! Don’t worry.”, C. He said, “You do not worry.”, D. He said, “You should not worry.”, Q84. He asked where his belongings were., A. He said, “Where were my belongings?”, B. He said, “Where my belongings had been?”, C. He said, “Where are my belongings?”, D. He said, “Where would my belongings be?”, Q85. Keshav said that he had been watching a movie., A. Keshav said, “I have watched this movie.”, B. Keshav said. “I would be watching a movie.”
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C. Keshav said, “I should watch a movie.”, D. Keshav said, “I have been watching a movie.”, Q86. Lisa said that she would be travelling the following day., A. Lisa said. “I would travel tomorrow.”, B. Lisa said, “I will be travelling tomorrow.”, C. Lisa said, “I shall be travelling the next day.”, D. Lisa said, “I may travel tomorrow.”, Q87. He advised me to book an appointment beforehand., A. He said, “You should book an appointment beforehand.”, B. He said, “You can book an appointment before.”, C. He said, “You must book an appointment beforehand.”, D. He said, “You may book an appointment before.”, Q88. Rishabh exclaimed with grief that his friend had died., A. Rishabh said, “Alas! He dies.”, B. Rishabh said, “Alas! My friend died.”, C. Rishabh said, “Oh! My friend died.”, D. Rishabh said, “Oh! Ah! My friend died.”, Q89. He requested the audience to maintain silence., A. He said to the audience, “Please maintain silence!”, B. He said, “The audience must maintain silence.”, C. He said, “Will the audience maintain silence?”, D. He said to the audience, “Please maintain silence.”, Q90. The coach asked us if we had any doubts., A. The coach said, “Has anyone have doubts?”, B. The coach said to us, “Any doubts?”, C. The coach said to us, “Do you have any doubts?”, D. The coach said, “Would you have doubts?”, Q91. He said that the grandmother would be visiting., A. He said, “The grandmother will visit.”, B. He said, “The grandmother shall visit.”, C. He said, “The grandmother must be visiting.”, D. He said, “The grandmother may be visiting.”, Q92. Mr. Steven said that that explanation was easier., A. Mr. Steven said, “That explanation is easier!”, B. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation was easier.”, C. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation could be easier.”, D. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation is easier.”, Correct Ans. D, Q93. He said to his wife that they should buy a new car., A. He said to his wife, “We shall buy a new car.”, B. He said, “Wife, let us buy a new car.”, C. He said to his wife, “We can buy a new car.”, D. He tells his wife, “We may buy a new car.”, Q94. The King ordered that they should celebrate their victory., A. The King said, “One should celebrate their victory.”, B. The King said, “We should celebrate our victory.”
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C. The King said, “I order everyone to celebrate.”, D. The King said, “We may celebrate.”, Q95. The head said to the staff that they had thought of a solution., A. The head said, “We have a solution.”, B. The head said to the staff, “We have thought of a solution!”, C. The head said to the staff, “We have thought of a solution.”, D. The head said, “We have been thinking of a solution.”, Q96. He asked who had been responsible for that., A. He said, “Who was responsible for this?”, B. He said, “Who has been responsible for this?”, C. He said, “Who is responsible for this?”, D. He said, “Who shall be responsible for this.”, Q97. She exclaimed with joy that that was her birthday party., A. She said, “It is my birthday party.”, B. She said, “On! It is my birthday party.”, C. She said, “I have been waiting for my birthday party.”, D. She said, “Yay! It is my birthday party.”, Q98. Anthony said that I should definitely visit there., A. Anthony said, “You shall definitely visit here.”, B. Anthony said, “You should definitely visit there.”, C. Anthony said, “You may visit there once.”, D. Anthony said, “Everyone should definitely visit there.”, Q99. He asked me whether you were ready or he should wait., A. He said to me, “Is she ready or shall I wait?”, B. He said, “Are you ready or should I wait?”, C. He said to me, “Are you ready or shall I wait?”, D. He said, “Are you ready or not?”, Q100. Kiara said that she had been planning for that for a while., A. Kiara said, “I had a plan for this for a while.”, B. Kiara said, “I have planned for this for a while.”, C. Kiara said, “I have been planning for this for a while.”, D. Kiara said, “I planned this for a while.”, , Answer key for Reported Speech MCQs, Q., , Ans., , Q., , Ans., , Q., , Ans., , Q., , Ans., , Q., , Ans., , 1, , A, , 21, , B, , 41, , D, , 61, , C, , 81, , A, , 2, , B, , 22, , C, , 42, , C, , 62, , A, , 82, , B, , 3, , D, , 23, , A, , 43, , A, , 63, , C, , 83, , C, , 4, , A, , 24, , B, , 44, , C, , 64, , A, , 84, , C
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5, , C, , 25, , D, , 45, , B, , 65, , A, , 85, , D, , 6, , C, , 26, , C, , 46, , A, , 66, , B, , 86, , B, , 7, , B, , 27, , B, , 47, , D, , 67, , D, , 87, , A, , 8, , D, , 28, , A, , 48, , C, , 68, , D, , 88, , B, , 9, , C, , 29, , C, , 49, , B, , 69, , C, , 89, , D, , 10, , B, , 30, , D, , 50, , A, , 70, , D, , 90, , C, , 11, , A, , 31, , B, , 51, , B, , 71, , B, , 91, , A, , 12, , D, , 32, , A, , 52, , A, , 72, , A, , 92, , D, , 13, , B, , 33, , C, , 53, , A, , 73, , C, , 93, , A, , 14, , C, , 34, , D, , 54, , C, , 74, , A, , 94, , B, , 15, , A, , 35, , B, , 55, , B, , 75, , B, , 95, , C, , 16, , B, , 36, , A, , 56, , C, , 76, , C, , 96, , A, , 17, , B, , 37, , C, , 57, , B, , 77, , A, , 97, , D, , 18, , C, , 38, , C, , 58, , A, , 78, , B, , 98, , B, , 19, , A, , 39, , B, , 59, , D, , 79, , C, , 99, , A, , 20, , D, , 40, , A, , 60, , B, , 80, , C, , 100, , C, , FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET
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Lesson:1 “ A Triumph of Surgery”, , Q1- Who is the author of the story "A Triumph of Surgery"?, A) James Herriot, B) Ruskin Bond, C) Robert Arthur, D) Victor Canning, , Q2- Who does "I" refer to in the story?, A) Tricki, B) Mrs. Pumphrey, C) Veterinary surgeon, D) none of the above, , Q3- What is the name of the veterinary surgeon?, A) Tricki, B) Mrs. Pumphrey, C) Hodgkin, D) Mr. Herriot, , Q4- What problem does Mrs Pumphrey think Tricki has?, A) diarrhoea, B) malnutrition, C) allergies, D) all of the above, , Q5- Did Mrs Pumphrey cut down on sweets as was advised?, A) yes, B) no, C) only for a while, D) she was not advised anything like that, , Q6- Who is Hodgkin?, A) dog owner, B) gardener, C) Veterinary surgeon, D) Dog
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Q7- What was the dog unable to play?, A) ring-throw, B) walk, C) hide and seek, D) all of the above, , Q8- What did the doctor advise?, A) cut his food, B) give him more exercise, C) keep him on a very strict diet, D) all of the above, , Q9- Was the narrator waiting for a call from Mrs Pumphrey?, A) no, B) yes, C) maybe, D) maybe not, , Q10- What is the meaning of ‘distraught’?, A) bend, B) worried, C) upset, D) both b and c, , Q11- How was Tricki acting?, A) refusing to eat his favourite food, B) didn’t go for walks, C) vomiting, D) all of the above, , Q12- What was best according to the vet?, A) to take him to the hospital, B) to take him for a walk, C) to let him have sugar, D) both b and c, , Q13- Why did the other dogs ignore Tricki?
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A) he was an uninteresting object, B) he was ill, C) he was furious, D) all of the above, , Q14- for how many days he was given no food?, A) 1, B) 2, C) 3, D) 5, Q15- Who was Joe?, A) nurse, B) pug, C) greyhound, D) cat, , Q16- What did the dogs know about food?, A) last ones will be liable to have competition for the leftover food, B) there was no competition, C) it wasn’t good, D) it was the best part of the day, , Q17- what is the meaning of the word "jostling"?, A) running, B) struggling, C) walking, D) none of the above, , Q18- What is the meaning of the word "scrimmage"?, A) fight, B) play, C) run, D) none of the above
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Q19- What does the narrator refer to Tricki as, in the group of other dogs?, A) silky little object, B) shaggy little object, C) he didn’t say anything, D) none of the above, , Q20- What is the meaning of the word "convalescing"?, A) condescending, B) worsen, C) disappointing, D) recover, , Q21- What did Mrs Pumphrey bring first?, A. Eggs., B. Brandy., C. Wine., D. None of these, , Q22- How did the staff benefit from Mrs Pumphrey’s overdoing?, A) breakfast with eggs, B) lunch with wine, C) dinner with brandy, D) all of the above, , Q23- What made the narrator call Mrs Pumphrey after a fortnight?, A) Tricki got recovered, B) Tricki got unwell, C) he knew she is suffering, D) both a and c, , Q24- "In two weeks he had been transformed into a lithe, hard-musled animal" . What is the, meaning of the word "lithe"?, A) dirty, B) graceful, C) misbehaving, D) rude, , Q25- What did they use out of these?
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A) toys, B) cushions, C) coats, D) none of the above, , Q26- How would you decribe Mrs. Pumphrey?, A) loving, B) over-doing, C) intelligent, D) rational, , Q27- How would you decribe the vet?, A) tactful, B) over-doing, C) careless, D) irrational, , Q28- Was Tricki happy on seeing Mrs. Pumphrey?, A) yes, B) No, C) maybe, D) she showed no emotions, , Q29- Who do you blame for Tricki’s illness?, A) Mrs. Pumphrey, B) Tricki, C) Herriot, D) Vet, , Q30- Why is the narrator tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent guest?, A) because he loved Tricki, B) he thought Mrs. Pumphrey woudn’t take good care of Tricki, C) they would lose all Luxuries like eggs, wine and brandy, D) none of the above, , ANSWER KEY
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1, , A, , 11, , D, , 21, , A, , 2, , C, , 12, , A, , 22, , D, , 3, , D, , 13, , A, , 23, , D, , 4, , B, , 14, , B, , 24, , B, , 5, , C, , 15, , C, , 25, , D, , 6, , B, , 16, , A, , 26, , B, , 7, , A, , 17, , B, , 27, , A, , 8, , D, , 18, , A, , 28, , A, , 9, , B, , 19, , A, , 29, , A, , 10, , D, , 20, , D, , 30, , C, , THE THIEF’S STORY, Q1- Who is the author of the story "The Thief’s story"?, A) James Herriot, B) Ruskin Bond, C) Robert Arthur, D) Victor Canning, , Q2- What is he a "fairly successful hand" at?, A) wrestling, B) stealing, C) deceiving, D) working hard, , Q3- What was his name?, A) Hari, B) Anil
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C) Amol, D) Harry, , Q4- What was the boy’s age?, A) 15, B) 25, C) 20, D) none of the above, , Q5- What was Anil’s age?, A) 15, B) 25, C) 20, D) none of the above, , Q6- How has the narrator described Anil?, A) simple, B) kind, C) easy-going, D) all of the above, , Q7- What was Anil doing when the boy met him?, A) cooking, B) watching a match, C) playing, D) writing an article, , Q8- How did the narrator attempt at being friends with Anil?, A) flattering him, B) teasing him, C) introducing himself, D) none of the above, , Q9- What did the boy ask Anil for?, A) to give him food, B) to employ him, C) to give him money, D) to teach him
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Q10- How often did he change his name?, A) every day, B) every week, C) every month, D) every year, , Q11- He changed his name in order to stay ahead of _____, A) police, B) employers, C) none of them, D) both of them, , Q12- What name did he tell Anil?, A) Anil Singh, B) Hari Lal, C) Hari Singh, D) Anil Lal, , Q13- What do you mean by the word "grunting"?, A) make a low inarticulate sound, B) say something which is clearly audible, C) shouting, D) none of the above, , Q14- How was the meal he cooked first night?, A) delicious, B) mouth-watering, C) finger-licking good, D) terrible, , Q15- How did he infer that about his food?, A) Anil said he liked it, B) Anil couldn’t have enough of it, C) Anil was licking his fingers, D) Anil gave it to a stray dog
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Q16- What did Anil promise him to teach?, A) write his name, B) cook, C) write full sentences, D) all of the above, , Q17- Did Anil really mind his petty ways of earning money?, A) yes, B) no, C) maybe, D) he didn’t earn through petty ways, , Q18- "a queer way to earn money"..What is the meaning of the word "queer"?, A) strange, B) famous, C) rare, D) illegal, , Q19- Who was the most trusting person narrator had ever met ?, A) Anil, B) publisher, C) Anil’s friends, D) none of the above, , Q20- Who is easier to rob?, A) a careless man, B) a greedy man, C) a trusting man, D) Anil, , Q21- What takes all the pleasure out of work?, A) robbing a careless man, B) robbing a greedy man, C) when someone doesn’t notice they’ve been robbed, D) both a and c, , Q22- How much money did he steal?
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A) 500, B) 600, C) 700, D) 800, , Q23- Did he get away on the Lucknow Express?, A) yes, B) no, C) maybe, D) none of the above, , Q24- How, according to the narrator, would Anil feel upon finding out?, A) angry, B) fear, C) acceptance, D) sad, , Q25- What did he do with the money?, A) ran away with it, B) threw it, C) bought a cycle with it, D) returned it, , Q26- Did Anil say anything about the robbery?, A) yes, B) no, C) maybe, D) none of the above, , Q27- Why does Hari return the money?, A) he wanted to learn to write, B) he was worried about how Anil would feel, C) he felt bad, D) none of the above, , Q28- What do you mean by the word "unlined"?
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A) in a line, B) showing no sign of worry or anxiety, C) none of the above, , Q29- Who does "I" refer to in the story?, A) Hari, B) Anil, C) a greedy man, D) none of the above, , Q30- What was the name of the shop above which Anil lived?, A) Laddu Sweet Shop, B) Rasgulla Sweet Shop, C) Jamun Sweet Shop, D) Jumna Sweet Shop, , ANSWER KEY, 1, , B, , 11, , D, , 21, , D, , 2, , B, , 12, , C, , 22, , B, , 3, , A, , 13, , A, , 23, , B, , 4, , A, , 14, , D, , 24, , D, , 5, , B, , 15, , D, , 25, , D, , 6, , D, , 16, , D, , 26, , B, , 7, , B, , 17, , B, , 27, , A, , 8, , A, , 18, , A, , 28, , B, , 9, , B, , 19, , A, , 29, , A, , 10, , C, , 20, , B, , 30, , D
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FOOTPRINT WITHOUT FEET, Q1- Who is the author of the story "Footprints without feet"?, A) HG Wells, B) James Herriot, C) John Keats, D) WB Butler, , Q2- "THE two boys started in surprise at the fresh muddy imprints of a pair of, _____", A) bare feet, B) shoes, C) tyres, D) none of the above, , Q3- He was leaving his imprints in _____, A) Paris, B) London, C) Iping, D) Canada, , Q4- What is the meaning of "bewildered"?, A) perplexed, B) confused, C) puzzled, D) all of the above, , Q5- Who were the boys following?, A) a scientist, B) a dog, C) a rat, D) none of the above, , Q6- What was he working on?
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A) making fake footprints, B) making human bodies invisible, C) making a fool of children, D) all of the above, , Q7- "Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a _____ person.", A) lawless, B) lawful, C) good, D) rude, , Q8- What did he do for revenge?, A) burned himself, B) burned the landlord, C) burned the house, D) he didn’t do anything for revenge, , Q9- Griffin’s body became as transparent as _____, A) glass, B) ice, C) air, D) none of the above, , Q10- What suggests that he was a homeless wanderer?, A) no clothes, B) no money, C) invisible, D) all of the above, , Q11- Why was it a bad time to wander in London?, A) it was mid winter, B) he was without clothes, C) both 1 and 2, D) none of the above, , Q12- Where did he find comfort in London?, A) at the inn, B) a big store
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C) theatre store, D) none of the above, , Q13- Where did he go next?, A) at the inn, B) a big store, C) theatre store, D) none of the above, , Q14- What did he take from there?, A) food, B) wine, C) bandages, D) all of the above, , Q15- How did Griffin finaly escape?, A) by hitting them, B) by taking off all his clothes, C) by running away as fast as he could, D) by hiding, , Q16- Where did he go next?, A) Piping, B) Iping, C) Snowland, D) none of the above, , Q17- what was an unusual event?, A) a guest at the inn during winters, B) a guest at the inn during summers, C) a guest at the inn during spring, D) nothing was unusual there, , Q18- How did he justify his disinterest in having a conversation with Mrs Hall?, A) desired solitude, B) didn’t want to be disturbed during work, C) both 1 and 2, D) none of the above
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Q19- What do you mean by the word "eccentric"?, A) uncommon, B) extra, C) catchy, D) none of the above, , Q20- Why does Mrs Hall find the scientist eccentric?, A) he visited during off season, B) his intention was only to work, C) he looked weird, D) all of the above, , Q21- Why was Mrs Hall prepared and ready to tolerate strange habits and irritable, temper?, A) he had paid in advance, B) he was a scientist, C) both 1 and 2, D) none of the above, , Q22- What does the first encounter tell us about Mrs Hall?, A) She is not friendly, B) She is money-minded, C) she is disinterested in her guests, D) all of the above, , Q23- What is being referred to as the "strange incident" that happened in the study?, A) Griffin stealing money while being invisible, B) Griffin arriving at the inn during off season, C) Griffin pretending to be waiting for a cheque, D) none of the above, , Q24- Who called the incident "an extraordinary affair"?, A) clergyman, B) clergyman’s wife, C) Mrs Hall, D) all of the above
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Q25- What did she think had happened to her furniture?, A) nothing, B) the scientist had put spirits in them, C) the scientist was playing with them, D) the furniture had gone mad, , Q26- What do you mean by the word "hysterics"?, A) an exaggerated reaction, B) a normal reacion, C) no reaction, D) none of the above, , Q27- What caused the villagers to suspect the scientist?, A) the robery, B) the furniture incident, C) unexpected availability of cash on him, D) all of the above, , Q28- "The scientist was always _____; now he became furious.", A) patient, B) quick-tempered, C) calm, D) none of the above, , Q29- What was easier said than done?, A) to see him, B) to talk to him, C) to hold him, D) none of the above, , Q30- Where was the theatrical company shop situated?, A) Dury lane, B) Drury lane, C) Druy lane, D) Druri Lane, , ANSWER KEY
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1, , A, , 11, , C, , 21, , A, , 2, , A, , 12, , B, , 22, , B, , 3, , B, , 13, , C, , 23, , A, , 4, , D, , 14, , C, , 24, , A, , 5, , A, , 15, , B, , 25, , B, , 6, , B, , 16, , B, , 26, , A, , 7, , A, , 17, , B, , 27, , A, , 8, , C, , 18, , C, , 28, , D, , 9, , A, , 19, , A, , 29, , B, , 10, , D, , 20, , D, , 30, , C