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I. Vocabulary and Functional Grammar 09. Which option ‘cannot be a gerund’ ?

(A) Culling (B) Sapling (C) Rappeling (D) Mulling
Select correct options to answer the questions.
10. Which option is ‘an antonym of impeccable’ ?
01. Which option is ‘an uncountable noun’ ?
(A) unblemished (B) imperfect
(A) Oasis (B) Genesis (C) Basis (D) Sepsis (C) virtuous (D) capable
02. Which option is ‘a strong verb’ ? 11. Which option is ‘a preposition’ ?
(A) Fall (B) Burn (C) Smell (D) Sleep (A) While (B) Where (C) Wherever (D) Within
03. Which option is ‘not a past tense’ ? 12. Which option is ‘a plural noun’ ?
(A) Disgruntled (B) Assembled (A) Ethos (B) Alumnus (C) Vertebrae (D) Bias
(C) Entangled (D) Mangled
13. Which option is ‘an adverb’ ?
04. Which option is ‘a homonym’ ?
(A) Timely (B) Elderly (C) Singularly (D) Surly
(A) Flour (B) Sea (C) Console (D) Heir
14. Which option can be ‘a collective noun’ ?
05. Which option is ‘a synonym of Braid’ ?
(A) Nest (B) Home (C) Stable (D) Kennel
(A) Fail (B) Plait (C) Wait (D) Bred
Select correct option to fill blank(s), in each case.
06. Which option is ‘not spelt correctly’ ?
15. A meteor hits earth; it ______ be because of the gravi-
(A) Proceed (B) Preceed (C) Ingenuous (D) Succeed
tational force.
07. Which option is ‘an adjective’ ? (A) may (B) can (C) must (D) should
(A) Diverse (B) Obverse (C) Traverse (D) Immerse
16. It looks like this phase of the project ______ overlap
08. Which option is ‘a bare infinitive’ ? the next phase.

(A) Shaken (B) Waken (C) Taken (D) Spoken (A) must (B) shall (C) can (D) may

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Class : 09 Class : 09

17. There is a lot of controversy ______ whether he really 23. Set store by something.
had reached the crease. (A) To start a store with something to sell.
(A) on (B) over (C) for (D) with (B) To fill your store only with a particular product.
18. The stand-up comedy was quite ______ . (C) To consider something to be important.
(D) To set all your things in the house, as if in a store.
(A) amuse (B) amusable (C) amused (D) amusing
In each question, select the option that forms the
19. Our company regrets that it cannot comply ______
your request.
second pair similar in manner to the given pair.
(A) for (B) to (C) with (D) at 24. Hut : House :: Peckish : ?
(A) Sluggish (B) Famished (C) Lavish (D) Finished
20. ______ did his brother arrive, they hurriedly ______ .
(A) When, ran. (B) So, went. 25. Freedom : Captivity :: Ludicrous : ?
(C) No sooner, left. (D) As soon as, went. (A) Absurd (B) Viable (C) Sensible (D) Affluent

21. Laxmi is now ______ M.A. in Sanskrit which she Select option correctly replacing the given words/
recently completed from ______ university in Pune. It sentence/definition, in each case.
was ______ half-hearted decision taken a year ago.
26. A metal glove worn as a part of a suit of armour by
(A) a, an, an (B) an, a, a (C) a, the, an (D) a, a, an soldiers in the middle ages.
Select option that correctly shows the meaning of (A) Mitten (B) Armlet
the given idiom/phrase, in each case. (C) Gauntlet (D) Amulet

22. Take (to) the floor. 27. A mark such as an accent, placed over, under or
(A) To start dancing on a dance floor. through a letter in some languages to show that the
letter should be pronounced in a different way.
(B) To speak in the House of commons.
(C) To hit ground as being knocked by someone. (A) Diacritic (B) Monolithic
(D) To be ready to enter into a match/battle with a rival. (C) Linguistic (D) Conscript

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Class : 09
Select option correctly describing the underlined in
the given sentence, in each case.
28. Write your name at the top and write your essay at
top speed; one who finishes in 10 mins., tops the list.
(A) Preposition, adjective, verb.
(B) Preposition, adverb, plural noun.
(C) Noun, adverb, plural noun.
(D) Noun, adjective, verb.
29. All my near relatives live near my house, but none is
near enough to help.
(A) Preposition, preposition, adverb.
(B) Adjective, preposition, adverb.
(C) Adjective, adverb, adverb.
(D) Adjective, adjective, preposition.
Select option with correct change of speech in each.
30. My uncle says, “You all should develop good habits.”
(A) My uncle says that we all should develop good
habits.
(B) My uncle says that you all should have developed
good habits by now.
(C) My uncle says that you all should develop good
habits.
(D) My uncle says that we all should have developed
good habits.
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31. “Ducks do fly high,” said Robin.
(A) Robin had said that ducks do fly high.
(B) Robin said that ducks did fly high.
(C) Robin said that ducks do fly high.
(D) Robin said that ducks flew high.
Select option with correct change of voice in each.
32. He brought me a glass of water.
(A) He brought a glass of water for me.
(B) A glass of water was brought to me by him.
(C) He was brought me a glass of water.
(D) A glass of water was brought for me through him.
33. He picked up the piece of paper and read.
(A) The piece of paper was picked up by him.
(B) The piece of paper was read by him after picked up.
(C) The piece of paper was picked up and read by him.
(D) The piece of paper is picked up by him and read.
Select option showing errors such as of spelling,
wrong usage of words & other grammatical ones.
34. If your’e going to by ready-made cloths, by for us too.
P Q R S
(A) Q, S (B) P, Q, R
(C) P, Q (D) P, Q, R, S
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Class : 09
Select option showing correct chronological order of
following sentences, to form a meaningful story.
35. (P) In the past, the customised tailoring units were
localised to the township or city and catered
exclusively to domestic demand.
(Q) Traditionally, Indians preferred custom-made
clothing and the concept of ready-to-wear is a
relatively recent one.
(R) Consumer awareness of styling issues and the
convenience afforded by ready-to-wear helped the
readymade garment industry make small inroads
into the domestic market in the 1980s.
(S) The customised tailoring outfits have always been a
major source of clothing for domestic market.
(A) Q, R, S, P. (B) Q, S, P, R.
(C) R, S, Q, P. (D) S, Q, P, R.
UIEO IX Paper Code : UE-196
Class : 09
II. Reading Comprehension
Read the following stories and select correct
options to answer the questions that follow.
Energy is needed to fuel the body’s metabolic processes as
well as for daily physical activities. Without sufficient energy,
the body’s metabolic functions and ability to respond to
physical activity may be impeded. Carbohydrates, fats and
protein, all make up part of our diet. However, a careful
balance of each is needed for optimal health.
The recommended carbohydrate intake for physically active
men is 60% of the total energy intake and about 55% for
normal individuals. There are different types of carbohy-
drates. Some examples of those that are healthier, are fibre-
rich carbohydrates like cereal, vegetables and fruits. Dietary
fibres provide health benefits by aiding digestion and
improving bowel movements.
It has been recommended by health professionals that fat
intake should not exceed 30% of the diet’s total energy
content and consuming less may even present greater health
benefits. Fats that are consumed should also predominantly
consist of poly and monounsaturated fats and not saturated
fats. This can be done by avoiding foods high in fat as a
general principle, substituting foods like pizza with unrefined
grains, while avoiding fast food and choosing lean meat over
fatty ones. Protein provides the building blocks for the body
to grow. A lack of protein may result in reduced recovery
from physical activity. However, it should also be noted that
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excessive intake of protein strains the liver and kidney.
Examples of good sources of protein are egg white, fish and
soya beans.
Knowing these facts can help people interested in losing
weight, to do so in a healthy and safe way. This can be done
by maintaining a food and exercise diary. Keeping a record
of what is being eaten as well as the caloric expenditure per
day, can help people maintain the correct balance of caloric
intake and expenditure and in being more conscious about
the types of food they are eating. This may help them make
healthier decisions in their choice of food.
36. What can be the author’s purpose behind writing
this ?
(A) To display/exhibit his knowledge.
(B) To make readers aware of hazardous foods.
(C) Highlight importance of healthy foods.
(D) Provide guidance for a balance of diet and exercise.
37. What is meant by ‘impede’ as used herein ?
(A) Overcome deficiency. (B) Improve ability.
(C) Balance functions and ability.
(D) Delay or stop progress.
38. What is ‘saturated’ as used in the 3rd para ?
(A) Noun. (B) Adverb.
(C) Adjective. (D) Verb (past tense).
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39. What are the benefits of eating fibre-rich food ?
(A) Better energy for daily physical activities.
(B) Better digestion and bowel movements.
(C) Better growth of the body.
(D) Develop better food habits.
40. What should people trying to lose weight do ?
(A) Maintain a food and exercise journal.
(B) Record what they eat every day.
(C) Maintain a correct balance of caloric intake and
expenditure.
(D) Avoid fatty foods and not eat pizza.
I was born in 1987 at the Singapore Mint. Soon after birth,
I was refined and decorated with a periwinkle plant on one
side and a Singapore crest on the other. Being equipped so,
I began wandering and before I was five years old, I had
travelled almost all parts of Singapore.
At the beginning of my sixth year, I fell into the hands of an
old miser. He dropped me into a dirty clay pot, where I found
several hundreds of my type, all in confinement. The only
relief we had was to be taken out and counted over and over
every evening. Two years of imprisonment went by.
Soon one afternoon, we heard someone knocking at our
pot. It was the old miser’s heir. He had come to release us.
I wondered what the fate of my companions was. As for
myself, after passing through many hands, I landed in the
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pocket of a young master. He used to take me on his fishing III. Interactive English
trips. Occasionally, he would take me out and throw me up
into the air. He loved to watch me spinning in air. Once he Fill correct options in the blanks to make the
missed the catch. I fell into a drain and rolled into the muddy conversation complete, ideal and meaningful.
area. He gave me a disgusted look and left me where I was.
46. ‘Hey’ an exclamation, is used to express :
41. The story sounds like a/an ________ of a coin.
(A) Sorrow. (B) Anger. (C) Joy. (D) Hatred.
(A) autobiography (B) biography
(C) essay (D) monologue 47. Suresh : Hello, Blitz ? Can I speak to the chief editor ?
Tel. operator : Yes, ___________
42. What is meant by ‘heir’ as said in ‘The coins were
taken out by the miser’s heir.’ (A) what’s your name ? (B) go ahead if you can.
(C) may I know your name, please ?
(A) The miser’s son. (B) A homophone.
(D) you should.
(C) The miser’s close relative.
(D) A person entitled to the miser’s property. 48. Where can you find this board ? : ‘Diversion ahead’.
43. Which option is a synonym of ‘miser’ ? (A) At a roadwork site. (B) At a wedding hall.
(C) At a school’s entrance. (D) Before a roadwork site.
(A) hoarder (B) linchpin
(C) wealthy (D) thrifty 49. Teacher (while teaching) : Sri, what makes you giggle ?
44. About how old was the coin when the old miser died ? Sri : ____________
(A) Five (B) Six (A) Tickling. (B) Jokes. (C) This clip. (D) Sorry !
(C) Seven (D) Eight 50. Anu : And you know what ?
45. The young master in the story is probably ______ Minu : ____________
(A) the miser’s heir. (B) a playful person. (A) No, I don’t. (B) Yes, it’s a ‘WH’ word.
(C) a gambler. (D) a rich, careless person. (C) What ! I can’t wait to hear.
(D) Yeah, it’s used for questioning.

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21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. A

31. C 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. B 36. D 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. C

41. A 42. D 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. D 50. C

Explanations and answers to select questions

01. (D) is the correct option. ‘Genesis’ is a singular noun and so is ‘Basis’, the plural of which is
‘Bases’. Please refer to the note below.
02. (A) is the correct option. ‘Fall’ is the only strong verb there, as, as per the rule of grammar,
its ‘en’ is retained in its past participle; whereas in all other three cases, the past tenses end
in ‘t’ which again as per the rule of grammar lists them as weak verbs.
03. (A) is the correct option. There is no verb as ‘Disgruntle’. Please refer to the note below.
13. (C) is the correct option. Please refer to the note below.
14. (A) is the correct option. A nest is a group or set of similar things that are made to fit inside
each other. It is a also a group of rabbits.
15. (C) is the correct option. ‘May’ expresses ‘permission’ and in some cases ‘possibility’. here, the
reason is obvious and sure and there is no ‘doubt’ about it. Hence ‘must’
16. (D) is the correct option. The words ‘looks like’ suggest/indicate a possibility.
18. (D) is the correct option as ‘amusing’ is the required adjective.
19. (C) is the correct option. Only preposition ‘with’ tags along ‘comply’.
28. (D) is the correct option. The first ‘top’ is used a noun and not a preposition in that sentence.
Please refer to the note below.

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31. (C) is the correct option. Because ‘ducks do fly high’ is a universal truth and hence, while
reporting it, as per the rule of grammar, no change of tense should be made.
35. (B) is the correct option. (Q) is the opening sentence as it defines the status quo, followed by
(S) because (S) illustrates about customised tailoring outfit, a subject mentioned in (Q) —
custom-made clothing and will be followed by (P), since (P) explains further, the customised
tailoring industry.
45. (B) is the correct option, as the man is described in the end of the story, to play with the coin
by spinning it in the air and catching it back. Actually during this playful action he misses the
catch and the story ends as the coin falls in the drain in a muddy area.
46. (B) is the correct option. Please refer to the note below.
49. (D) is the correct option. The question is with reference to action of giggling at that time as
it is under ‘Interactive English’. It is not referring to an ‘effect’ and its ‘action’ in general as such.

Please note that this key is within the purview of Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, published in 2014.

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I. Vocabulary and Functional Grammar 09. Which option is ‘not a past tense’ ?
(A) Untied (B) Undisciplined
Select correct options to answer the questions. (C) Undid (D) Uncovered
01. Which option is ‘a singular noun’ ? 10. Which option is ‘a bare infinitive’ ?
(A) Lice (B) Twin (C) Chaos (D) Pence (A) Sunk (B) Flunk (C) Slunk (D) Trunk
02. Which option ‘cannot be a gerund’ ? 11. Which option is ‘not an adjective’ ?
(A) Awning (B) Fawning (C) Pawning (D) Dawning (A) Hectic (B) Arctic (C) Schematic (D) Tactic
03. Which option is ‘an antonym of discord’ ? 12. Which option is ‘not an adverb’ ?
(A) record (B) cord (C) ripcord (D) concord (A) Timely (B) Always (C) Never (D) Too
04. Which option is ‘a homonym’ ?
Select correct options to fill the blanks.
(A) Club (B) None (C) Coarse (D) Tail
13. Ali kept all books neatly in ______ manner on a shelf.
05. Which option is ‘a synonym of reprimand’ ? (A) a systematic (B) an appaling
(A) remind (B) remand (C) rebuke (D) retaliate (C) a contemporary (D) an alphabetical

06. Which option is ‘not spelt correctly’ ? 14. To ______ are those pens sent ?
(A) Irrecoverable (B) Irretrievable (A) whose (B) whom (C) who (D) who’s
(C) Irreparable (D) Irresistable
15. The penguins will soon get ______ to this climate.
07. Which option is ‘an uncountable noun’ ? (A) adopted (B) arranged (C) adapted (D) altered
(A) Wickets (B) Rickets (C) Thickets (D) Crickets
16. The crops were destroyed by a ______ of ______ .
08. Which option is ‘a weak verb’ ? (A) horde, grasshoppers (B) flock, elephants
(A) Blow (B) Forget (C) Steal (D) Mean (C) herd, wild dogs (D) swarm, locusts

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17. I prefer train ______ bus as it has no traffic woes. 23. A rainy day.
(A) for (B) to (C) than (D) with (A) A time for rejoicing.
(B) A period of time dampening your spirits.
18. Tom, my dog ______ be hungry; I couldn’t feed him
during the whole day, as I was out at the university. (C) A time of adversity.
(D) A time for making investment to reap later.
(A) can (B) may (C) must (D) could
In each question, select the option that forms the
19. Neither my mother nor my sister ______ in the house.
second pair similar in manner to the given pair.
(A) cooked (B) were cooking
24. Game : Series :: ? : Word
(C) have been cooking (D) cook
(A) Syllable (B) Poetry (C) Sentence (D) Story
20. I ______ the ______ letter of ______ English alphabet.
25. Pilot : Guide :: Doctor : ?
(A) am, nineth, an (B) is, ninth, the
(C) is, nineth, the (D) am, ninth, the (A) Treat (B) Nurse (C) Chemist (D) Falsify

21. I sent him ______ SMS for ______ urgent meeting to
solve ______ unique problem in ______ our network.
(A) a, the, the, __ (B) a, an, an, an
(C) an, an, a, __ (D) the, an, an, __
Select option that correctly shows the meaning of
the given idiom/phrase, in each case.
22. Be on the carpet.
(A) To be summoned by upper authority and rebuked.
(B) To be welcomed ceremonially by an authority.
(C) To be honoured ceremoniously by higher authority.
(D) To have/carry a luxrious/comfortable feeling/look.
Select option correctly describing the underlined in
the given sentence, in each case
26. “We should rest a while before going any further. Do
you have any cigarettes ?”
(A) Adjective, adverb. (B) Adjective, preposition.
(C) Adverb, adjective. (D) Adverb, preposition.
27. “Every little cut in expenses, helps cut our losses.” I
told him so only yesterday.
(A) Noun, noun, adverb. (B) Noun, verb, adverb.
(C) Verb, noun, adjective. (D) Verb, verb, adverb.

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Select option correctly replacing the given words/ Select option with correct change of voice in each.
sentence/definition, in each case. 32. Coastal Andhra Pradesh grows rice.
28. That cannot be avoided or prevented. (A) Rice is grown in Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
(A) Indelible (B) Inevitable (B) People in coastal Andhra Pradesh grow rice.
(C) Untenable (D) Intolerable (C) Rice is grown by the people of Coastal Andhra
Pradesh.
29. The practice of ordering people by law, to serve in the
armed forces. (D) Rice is grown in Coastal Andhra Pradesh by the
people there.
(A) Anarchy (B) Ammunition
(C) Armament (D) Conscription 33. Madhu ran a great risk.
(A) Because of a great risk, Madhu ran.
Select option with correct change of speech in each.
(B) A great risk ran by Madhu.
30. Gopal says, “I think I will win the match.” (C) A great risk was run by Madhu.
(A) Gopal says that I think I will win the match. (D) A great risk was being run by Madhu.
(B) Gopal says that he thinks he will win the match.
(C) Gopal says that he thinks he would win the match.
Select option showing errors such as of spelling,
wrong usage of words & other grammatical ones,
(D) Gopal says he thought he would win the match.
in each case.
31. “May I borrow your pen ?”, said Rashmi to Madhu. 34. With limitted time & varity it was’nt a easy task to by.
(A) Rashmi asked Madhu whether and if he could lend P Q R S T
his pen to her. (A) S, T (B) P, Q, R, S, T
(B) Rashmi asked to Madhu that he might borrow her (C) Q, T (D) P, Q, S, T
pen.
(C) Rashmi said to Madhu that she could borrow his 35. It is’nt easy to passed in flying colours, at this exam.
pen. P Q R S
(D) Rashmi asked Madhu if she might borrow his pen. (A) Q, S (B) Q, R (C) P, Q, S (D) P, Q, R, S

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II. Reading Comprehension 36. The story is about . . .

Read the following stories and select correct
options to answer the questions that follow.
At six in the evening, when I returned from work, the fan
was turning slowly. The switch was off and the windows and
the doors were shut. I had noticed that the fan had stopped
just after I came in. All this surprised me very much. I then
sat down on a chair to think.
A frightening idea suddenly made me jump to my feet again.
“Someone turned that switch off just before I unlocked the
front door.” I muttered to myself. Or he was still in the house;
perhaps hiding in the bathroom. I crept towards the back of
the house as quietly as possible.
There was a continuous scraping sound which came from
the kitchen. “He is probably cutting the window pane.” I said
to myself.
All at once, I toppled. There was a big bang as my shoulder
hit the table.
“What do you think you are doing, Daddy ?” exclaimed my
little daughter, peeping from behind the kitchen door. “Tell
me why you crept about so silently. You took both the front
door keys with you this morning, so I had to take the back
door key. That big sound gave me such a shock that I
dropped and broke the pie dish that I was scraping clean.
Now, Mummy will be very upset !”
(A) apprehension through misunderstanding.
(B) working of a phobic mind.
(C) inhibition of a kind.
(D) spying skills.
37. ‘Upset’ as used here in the end is a/an . . .
(A) noun. (B) verb. (C) adjective. (D) adverb.
38. What is meant by ‘crept’ as said in the 2nd para ?
(A) Moved by bending half-way down.
(B) Moved by lying on the ground.
(C) Moved very slowly, quietly and carefully.
(D) Tip-toed in short quick movements, balancing self.
39. What’s ‘that big sound’ as referred to in the last para ?
(A) The sound of the kitchen door.
(B) The sound of hitting the table.
(C) The sound of dropping the pie dish.
(D) The sound of the daughter’s exclaim.
40. The girl broke the dish she was scraping because . . .
(A) she was careless.
(B) she was angry.
(C) she was startled.
(D) she felt disgusted.

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Switzerland is a small mountainous country in Europe. It is
one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Every year,
thousands of tourists go to Switzerland to see its snow-
covered mountains and beautiful lakes. The mountains are
where tourists can enjoy both winter as well as summer
sports. Cable cars take visitors up to some of the peaks.
Switzerland is famous for its exports which include watches,
scientific instruments, medicine and milk products. Many of
the watches that you see in shops today are Swiss-made. In
the villages, the Swiss keep cattle from which they get milk.
Factories process the milk into butter, cheese, powdered and
condensed milk, which are exported to many countries.
41. How is it possible to enjoy on the snow-covered
mountains, both winter as well as summer sports ?
(A) Possible; if you go on the mountain top, you can
enjoy winter sports and if you come down on the
plains, you can enjoy summer sports.
(B) That’s a printing mistake.
(C) In winter you enjoy skiing outdoors and badminton
indoors and in summer you enjoy ice-skating
indoors and lawn tennis outdoors as sports.
(D) Possible, if you visit in those two different seasons.
42. What does the story talk about ?
(A) Swiss watches. (B) Swiss dairy industry.
(C) Switzerland in general.
(D) Swiss mountains and seasons.
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43. From the story, Switzerland appears to have . . .
(A) a well-developed tourist industry.
(B) a well-developed machine industry.
(C) a well-developed dairy industry.
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)
44. Is the word ‘mountainous’ used, spelt correctly ?
(A) Yes, it is.
(B) No, it should have been ‘mountaineous’.
(C) No, it should have been ‘mountainuous’.
(D) No, it should have been ‘mountainious’.
45. What is a ‘cable car’ as mentioned herein ?
(A) A vehicle that rests on and moves along a pair of
cables, using that as a track.
(B) A vehicle that is powered by electric cables.
(C) A vehicle that hangs from and is pulled by a moving
cable.
(D) A vehicle that slides along the slopes of a cable
balancing its movement with similar another
vehicle, using it as its counter-weight.
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III. Interactive English
Fill correct options in the blanks to make the
conversation complete, ideal and meaningful.
46. ‘Howzat’ is an exclamation used while playing cricket :
(A) To ask the umpire “how was my act ?”
(B) To tell the umpire how excellent your act was.
(C) To express joy of having taken a wicket.
(D) To tell the umpire that you think the other team’s
batsman is out.
47. Suresh (knocking on the cabin’s door) : ____________
Boss : Enter !
(A) Can I come in ?
(B) Could I come in ?
(C) May I come in ?
(D) You just called me ?
49. Professor : Sri, do you know that you are late already ?
Sri : ____________
(A) I wasn’t ready. But if you declare me ‘late’, so be it.
(B) ‘Late !’ Oh, I have to console myself now.
(C) Oh, really ! I forgot my watch at home, sir.
(D) Sorry, sir; kindly excuse.
50. Jenny : “Do you know, we had great fun at the fun fair
the other day ?”
Rita : ____________
(A) No, I don’t.
(B) Really ? I thought you went just for a stroll.
(C) What else do you expect to happen at a fun fair ?
(D) Oh ! That must have been a great treat, isn’t it ?

48. Sam : Where can I find some good fish on this hill
station in this freezing winter ?
Tom : ____________
(A) Go down the hill to the beach and try your luck.
(B) There is a small lake at the end of this road.
(C) The market down this lane has always some.
(D) All those in my home aquarium are good.

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KEY FOR CLASS : 9

1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. B

11. D 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. B

21. C 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. B

31. D 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 36. A 37. C 38. C 39. B 40. C

41. D 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. C 48. C 49. D 50. D

Explanations and answers to select questions

15. (A) is the correct option. ‘Manner’ means the way that something is done. ‘Alphabetical’ can
be an order, not a ‘manner’ or ‘way’.
17. (B) is the correct option. You prefer something ‘to’ something and not ‘than’. That is the
correct pairing with that preposition.
20. (B) is the correct option. Here, ‘I’ is a noun and not the ‘1st person singular pronoun’.
23. (C) is the correct option. It would have been (D) if it were ‘to save for a rainy day’.
24. (A) is the correct option. A ‘game’ is part of a ‘series’ and so is a ‘syllable’ of a ‘word’.
25. (D) is the correct option. To ‘pilot’ means to ‘guide’ and to ‘doctor’ means to ‘falsify’.
30. As the reporting verb is in the present tense, there is no change of tense in the reported
speech.
34. Errors/corrections appear in brackets : With limi(t)ted time & vari(e)ty it was(’)n(’)t (a) (an)
easy task to b(u)y.
35. Corrections appear in brackets : It is’n(’)t easy to pass(ed) in (with) flying colours, at (in) this
exam.
Please note that this key is within the purview of
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, published in 2014.

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