ANSWERS

Question 1
Question
What is special about the robot 'AIBO'?

Answer

o A. It appears in science fiction movies.

o B. It looks and acts like a pet dog.
o C. It can do the work of human beings.
o D. It is a dog that behaves like a robot.

Question 2
Question
How does Aibo develop personality traits?

Answer

o A. Through its interaction with other dogs and learning from them.
o B. Through its ability to show emotions and instincts.
o C. Through a memory stick containing personality information.
o D. Through its ability to mimic its human master.

Question 3
Question
Which of the following statements is FALSE about Aibo?

Answer

o A. Aibo does various tricks like chasing a ball and shows various gestures of a dog.
o B. Aibo responds to patting and slapping and changes its manners accordingly.
o C. Aibo expresses emotions and instinct* just like any puppy.
o D. Aibo develops from a newborn puppy to an adult dog and eventually dies.
Question 4
Question
How can this sentence be rewritten? The master said to Aibo, “Take a picture.”
Answer

o A. The master said take a picture to Aibo.

o B. The master ordered Aibo to take a picture.
o C. The master hoped Aibo would take a picture.
o D. The master pleaded with Aibo to take a picture.

Question 5
Question
Why does the author say that "Aibo is guaranteed to worm its way into its master's heart"?

Answer

o Aibo is an animal and so behaves like a worm.

o Aibo crawls like a worm and becomes friendly.
o Aibo captures its master's affections slowly.
o Aibo is so loving that its master is immediately charmed.

Question 6
Question
What do science fiction writers probably ‘NOT tell us about robots?
Answer

o A. That they are machines that can do mechanical work.

o B. That they may conquer the world and enslave humans.
o C. That they are pets which can be nurtured and played with.
o D. That they are machines who obey human commands.

Question 7
Question
What do understand by 'mass-produced'?

Answer

o produced according to their masses

o made according to order placed
o produced in large quantities
o made in huge sizes and shapes

Question 8
Question
The observations expressed in the FIRST paragraph are probably signs preceding a sense of
Answer

o relief
o dislike
o guilt
o ignorance

Question 9
Question
The 'last day' refers to the day
Answer

o A. before the last examination

o B. before the holidays commence.
o C. the report cards would be given.
o D. Swami had to leave the school.

Question 10
Question
The SECOND paragraph suggests that Swami
Answer

o A. felt relaxed and happy that he had left the examination hall early.
o B. felt uncomfortable on seeing his friends still answering the paper.
o C. looked angrily at his friends for not coming out of the hall with him.
o D. was annoyed with himself for handing in his papers late.

Question 11
Question
'..... on improving the little dash under the last line indicating the end, till it became an elaborate complicated pattern.' This
suggests that Swami was
Answer

o A. artistic by nature.
 o B. bored at that time.
o c. a brilliant student.
o D. happy at that time.

Question 12
Question
Swami chose the SECOND MORAL for the given story because it
Answer

o A. was easier to understand.

o B. had a fewer number of words.
o C. was more rational to his mind.
o D. did not have the word 'tiger'.

Question 13
Question
Which of these statements is the MOST APPROPRIATE moral for the story of the Brahmin and the Tiger?
Answer

o A. Temptation resisted is the true measure of character.

o B. The wages of greed can result in irreparable loss.
o C. A fool and his money are soon parted.
o D. Life is not worth the value of gold.

Question 14
Question
With which action mentioned below can the word 'briskly' also be associated?
Answer

o A. creating
o B. walking
o C. crawling
o D. staring

Question 15

Question
Why does the poet say that the crocodile's skin is 'as rough as any file?
Answer

o A. because there are files stuck on the skin in the form of sharp projections.
o B. because the skin has round bumps.
 o C. the sharp projections on the skin resemble the ones of a file.
o D. just to make the poem rhyme.

Question 16
Question
By 'a wide deceptive smile', the poet means that
Answer

o A. the crocodile gives everyone a wide smile.

o B. the crocodile smiles in a sweet way
o C. the crocodile is wickedly smiling to himself.
o D. the crocodile's smile is inviting but actually misleading.

Question 17
Question
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the word ‘vile’.
Answer

o A. foolish
o B. wicked
o C. good
o D. ugly

Question 18
Question
Choose the sentence which has a word which rhymes with the word ‘rough’. "Whose skin's as rough as any file.
Answer

o A. The cattle were engrossed in eating their meal from their trough.
o B. The bough was as light as a feather.
o C. Mother kneads the dough soft and smooth.
o D. The little child's body shook violently with a severe cough.

Question 19
Question
The poet CONCLUDES by saying that:

Answer

o A smile can mean a lot to others.

o The crocodile is always glum.
o Glum folk have an advantage over the crocodile.
o Sad people should learn to smile from the crocodile.

Question 20
Question
'The police caught him red-handed.' The expression red-handed refers to which of the following?
Answer

o A. He was caught when his hand was painted red,

o B. He was caught with blood in his hands.
o C. He was hurt and bleeding when caught.
o D. The police caught him in the act of doing something wrong.

Question 21
Question
'The CSE had opened a can of worms on pesticide residue in bottled water and the exercise had ended with the Indian
health ministry notifying new norms for pesticides in packaged drinking water. The expression 'opened a can of worms'
indicates that the CSE:
Answer

o A used a lot of uncommon technical terms.

o B. caused problems by revealing hidden information
o C. polluted (samples of drinking water)
o D. released a set of toxic substances into the air

Question 22
Question
We look up a word in a THESAURUS to
Answer

o A. see the word in another language.

o B. see how the word is spelt.
o C. find another word with the same meaning.
o D. find the word used in a sentence.

Question 23
Question
In which of these sentences does make' mean' find?
Answer

o A. We make our beds in the morning after waking up.

o B. A hundred paise make a rupee.
o C. Once in a while all of us make a mistake.
o D. My sisters make their way to the house in the dark.

Question 24
Question
Which word BEST completes the sentence below? The world would be a happier place____________________ people
were not so selfish.
Answer

o if only
o provided that
o supposing
o although

Question 25
Question
which word is most suitable here! "There's only one dress like this - it's a/an ______________________________ one."
Answer

o special
o exceptional
o exclusive
o unique

Question 26
Question
"Who has created this beautiful painting?" The Passive form of this sentence is (choose the BEST answer)
Answer

o By whom is this beautiful painting created?

o This beautiful painting had been created by whom?
 o For who is this beautiful painting being created?
o By whom has this beautiful painting been created?

Question 27

Question
The primary intent of Document A is

Answer

o to provide technical information about the scooter

o to describe the types of problems the scooter can cause
o to persuade people to purchase the scooter.
o to explain how the scooter can be folded.

Question 28
Question
Which phrase from Document A is contradicted by information in Document C?

Answer

o America’s favorite and safest scooter!

o Adjustable steering arm that ranges from 23” to 38”
o Self-adjusting shoulder strap for comfortable carrying
o Imagine being able to get a WINNING STREAK scooter for ONLY $39.95

Question 29
Question
Unlike Document C, where would Document A most likely be found?
Answer

o in the instruction book for a Winning Streak scooter

o in a newspaper article about dangerous toys
o in a sales advertisement for Northgate Mall and Gateway Shopping Center
o in a magazine article about alternate forms of transportation

Question 30
Question
The primary intent of Document B is
Answer

o to persuade consumers that the scooter is safe

o to encourage owners to be safe when riding the scooter.
o to show attractive features of the scooter to potential buyers
o to inform scooter owners of the responsibilities of the company.

Question 31
Question
Which word from Document B comes from a Latin root meaning “to make”?

Answer

o purchase
o manufacturer
o intended
o return

Question 32
Question
Which information from Document B or Document C would most likely be included in Document A?
Answer

o Winning Streak scooters come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

o Winning Streak accepts no responsibility for personal injury . . .
o . . . Winning Streak, Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 25,000 scooters.
o Winning Streak is printed in purple on the standing platform . . .

Question 33
Question
Which of these people could not get a refund for his or her Winning Streak scooter?

Answer

o a boy who installed another company’s wheels on the scooter, and the scooter broke
o a girl who finds after owning the scooter for two weeks that she prefers another company’s scooter
o a girl who purchased a scooter in August 2002
o a boy who found the shoulder strap broken when he opened up the box to assemble the scooter

Question 34

Question
I respect this old juniper tree. For its age, yes. And for its steadfastness in taking whatever is thrown at it. The best
definition for the word steadfastness is
Answer

o eagerness
o constancy
o skill
o consciousness

Question 35
Question
Why does the author of “The Juniper Tree” use a narrative form?
Answer

o to relate an experience
o to argue a point
o to share a feeling
o to present an issue

Question 36
Question
Which excerpt from “The Old Juniper Tree” best illustrates what the author wants the reader to know about the tree?
Answer

o Large for its species—maybe twenty feet tall and two feet in diameter
o Twisted by wind, split and charred by lightning, scarred by brushfires, . . .
o Human beings have stripped long strings of bark from its trunk, . . .
o No matter what, in drought, flood, heat, and cold it has continued.

Question 37

Question
In (1), the word "earmarked " means the same as

Answer

o designed
o removed
o reserved
o cleaned

Question 38
Question
Which of the following words is OPPOSITE in meaning to " acquisition" as used in (2)?

Answer
 o loss
o receipt
o damage
o purchase

Question 39
Question
in (3), the phrase "cater to means "

Answer

o A. provide for
o B. check with
o C. work with
o D. care for

Question 40
Question
In (4), the word "array" refers to

Answer

o classification
o structure
o variety
o result

Question 41
Question
In (5), the word 'conventional' refers to methods that are
Answer

o A very similar
o B. below average
o C. specially selected
o D. generally accepted

Question 42

Question
Under which CATEGORY would you place the given poem?
Answer

o dream
o drama
o fantasy
o narrative

Question 43
Question
The primary PURPOSE of the poem is to _____________________.
Answer

o persuade us to write poems similar to the one here

o familiarize us with ways to overcome problems in life
o tell us about problems of unusual people in the world
o encourage us to imagine and create interesting situations

Question 44
Question
The poem ENDS on a SURPRISING note when the poet mentions that ___________________________.
Answer

o A. he is just one inch tall

o B he writes all night with a heavy pen
o C. he can hug only his mother's thumb
o D. he needs to constantly run away from big people

Question 45
Question
The poem is WRITTEN in a __________________ tone.
Answer

o A. bitter
o B. comic
o C. humble
o D. serious

Question 46
Question
"The teardrop of a crying ant would be your swimming pool." in which of the lines from the poem is a similar
COMPARISON used?
Answer

o You'd walk beneath the door

o bit of fluff would be your bed
o To move a pen would take all night
o You'd swing upon a spider's thread

Question 47
Question
Which word in the poem MEANS "to move rhythmically to and fro?"
Answer

o ride
o Surf
o walk
o swing
Question 48
Question
"Ah, William, we're weary of weather," said the sunflowers, shining with dew. "Our traveling habits have tired us. Can you
give us a room with a view?" Which of these OPTIONS is highlighted in the lines given above?
Answer

o A. Personification (giving human qualities to non-human objects)

o B. Simile (comparison between two different things using words such as like or 'as')
o C. Metaphor (comparison of two dissimilar things without using words such as 'like' or 'as)
o D Alliteration (repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words in a sentence)

Question 49
Question
"Unbelievable!" she said to me, "I never thought you could draw so well" Which of the following options conveys the same
meaning as the sentence above?
Answer

o A. She was surprised that it was so unbelievable that she never thought I can draw so well.
o B. She exclaimed that it was unbelievable, and she had never thought you could draw so well.
o C. She was surprised that it was unbelievable and she never thought that you can draw so well.
o D. She exclaimed that it was unbelievable, and that she had never thought I could draw so well.

Question 53

Question
Which was not true about the first TV?

Answer

o It could only show one color.

o It only had 30 lines.
o It did not have sound.
o It did not work well.

Question 54
Question
Why did the first TV station only show Felix the Cat for two hours a day?

Answer

o They were running tests.

o Felix the Cat was really popular.
o Felix the Cat had been a big radio star.
o Felix the Cat was the only show that they had.

Question 55
Question
Which of these events slowed the spread of TVs?

Answer

o The World's Fair of 1939

o The Civil War
o The election of the U.S. President.
o World War II

Question 56
Question
What is the author's main purpose in writing this?

Answer

o He is trying to explain how a TV works.

o He is telling readers how TVs became popular.
o He is describing the history of the TV.
o He is trying to get people to watch more TV.

Question 57
Question
Why did many families switch to color TVs in 1965?

Answer

o Color TVs cost a lot of money.

o Many shows were only shown in color.
o Color TVs came out in 1965.
o World War II ended and troops returned home.

Question 58
Question
Why was 1939 an important year for TV?

Answer

o Many Americans were introduced to TV.

o The first color TV was released.
o The first TV station began broadcasting.
o John Baird created the first TV.

Question 59
Question
How many lines does a 4K TV have?
Answer
 o 30
o 1,080
o 4,000
o 3,840

Question 60
Question
Which happened first?

Answer

o The 1939 World's Fair

o The release of high-def TVs
o The end of World War II
o The release of color TVs

ANSWERS

Question 1
Question
In paragraph one, the writer suggests that companies could consider

o abolishing pay schemes that are based on age

o avoiding pay that is based on piece-rates
o increasing pay for older workers.
o equipping older workers with new skills.
Question 2
Question
Skill Team is an example of a company which
Answer

o offers older workers increases in salary

o allows people to continue working for as long as they want.
o allows the expertise of older workers to be put to use
o treats older and younger workers equally.

Question 3
Question
According to the writer, ‘bridge’ job

Answer

o tend to attract people in middle-salary ranges.

o are better paid than some full-time jobs.
o originated in the United States.
o appeal to distinct groups of older workers

Question 4
Question
David Storey’s study found that

Answer

o people demand more from their work as they get older.

o older people are good at running their own businesses.
o an increasing number of old people are self-employed.
o few young people have their own businesses

Question 5

Question
The list below gives some of the advantages of employing older workers. Which advantage is are mentioned by the writer
of the text?

Answer
 o They are less likely to be involved in careless accidents.
o They can predict areas that may cause trouble in the future.
o They are able to train younger workers.
o They can deal with unexpected problems.
o They are more conscientious.
o They are prepared to work for lower salaries
o They are more skilled in personal relationships.

Question 6
Question
The list below gives some of the disadvantages of employing younger workers. Which disadvantage is mentioned by the
writer of the text?

Answer

They are too confident of their own skills.

o They may injure themselves.

o They do not stay with the same company for very long.
o Their training has been too theoretical.
o They are not as well educated as older workers.
o They demand higher salaries.

Question 7
Question
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1? 1. Marie Curie’s husband was a joint
winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.

Answer

o True
o False

Question 8
Question
Marie was able to attend the Sorbonne because of her sister’s financial contribution.
Answer

o True
o False

Question 9
Question
Which transitional word should be placed in the blank in paragraph 1 to unify ideas within the editorial?
Answer

o consequently
o similarly
o originally
o unfortunately

Question 10
Question
The purchase of these sun catchers will help to fund the restoration of this glorious (stained-glass) window. What part of
speech is the word in the brackets the sentence?
Answer

o conjunction
o adjective
o preposition
o adverb

Question 11
Question
The (presurvation) must be (accomplished) so that the citizens of Hiram can enjoy this important part of Hiram’s (cultural)
(heritage) Which of the words in the bracktes is spelled incorrectly?
Answer

o presurvation
o accomplished
o cultural
o heritage

Question 12
Question
(The cascading light) will almost make people think you are sitting in the library! Which word or words should be used to
match the words in brackets to make a pronoun to its antecedent?
Answer

o he or she
 o they
o we
o I

Question 13
Question
The biggest earthquake on record is one that happened in 1964 (in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. ) What is the correct
way to write the words in the bracket?
Answer

o in the City Of Anchorage, Alaska

o in the City of Anchorage, Alaska
o in The City of Anchorage, Alaska
o Leave as is

Question 14
Question
Although these plants mean trouble for crickets, flies, spiders, and other insects, (they are safe—and fascinating—for
people. ) What is the best way to write the words in the bracket?
Answer

o they are—safe and fascinating—for people

o —they are safe and fascinating—for people
o they are—safe—and fascinating for people
o Leave as is.

Question 15

Question
Puppet theaters can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China; _________________, some people
believe that puppet theaters may have been the first theater of any kind. Which word or phrase could best provide an
effective transition between the two parts of the sentence?

Answer

o in fact
o even so
o besides
 o additionally

Question 16
Question
(There is) four common types of puppets: shadow figures, rod puppets, marionettes, and hand puppets. What is the
correct way to write the words in the bracket?

Answer

o Their is
o There are
o Their are
o They’re

Question 17
Question
The puppets are quite memorible because their shadows are so intricate. Which word is spelled incorrectly?

Answer

o quite
o memorible
o their
o intricate

Question 18
Question
Which statement in paragraph 3 of Kelsey’s draft should be supported with facts and details?

Answer

o The Chinese used shadow figures made of animal skins or cardboard.

o Rod puppets are more lifelike figures.
o The third kind of puppet, the marionette, is difficult to manipulate.
o Hand puppets are the fourth type of puppet

Question 19
Question
How should sentence 1 be rewritten for precision of word choice?

Answer

o Recycling is more than the aluminum cans, paper, and plastic that people might first think about.
o Recycling possibilities are much more than the stuff we trash on a daily basis.
o Recycling does not have to be limited to aluminum cans, paper, and plastic.
o The possibilities related to recycling extend past what we normally think of.

Question 20
Question
The student’s teacher has asked his students to choose five words from their reports and add suffixes correctly. The
student selects the word amazing and changes the –ing ending to –ment. What is the correct spelling of the new word?
Answer

o amazment
o amazedment
o amazement
o amaizement
Question 21
Question
(7) It is a good idea to “turn” your compost pile occasionally. How should the above sentence be written so that the ideas
are most precisely stated?
Answer

o Once items have been added and a substantial pile has developed, it is a good idea to turn, or rotate, the material
using a pitchfork or shovel.
o Turning the pile once in a while is an excellent idea because it really turns the substances around in there.
o When many items are added and a large pile has amounted, turn it around a few times to mix it up.
o If you keep adding various materials to the pile, it will then be necessary to turn it a little in order for the blending
process to occur

Question 22
Question
When you compost, you put all organic material, except for anything containing animal fat, into a pile where natural
bacteria begin the process of decomposition. (6) Items to put into your compost include: vegetable and fruit scraps, grass
clippings, leaves, and even coffee grounds. Which sentence below should be added to the end of the above paragraph in
order to most effectively transition to the third paragraph?
Answer

o Overall, the process of composting can be a lot of fun to do with the whole family.
o After that, the process of composting requires some additional maintenance.
o Then you will need to put a lid on your compost bin, and you’re done.
o Nevertheless, the new mixture will need to blend together over time.

Question 23

Question
If you want to find out if you have all the parts of the microscope you are using, where in the passage would you look?

Answer

o in the introduction under the title

o under Caution
o under How to Use the Microscope
o at the drawing
Question 24
Question
If you want to observe a strand of hair, which of the following should you do first?

Answer

o Cover the microscope.

o Adjust the mirror.
o Look through the eyepiece.
o Place the hair on a glass slide.

Question 25
Question
According to the passage, you could see a complete circle of light
Answer

o after correctly adjusting the mirror.

o while looking at the specimen on a glass slide.
o after slowly raising the objective lens.
o before positioning the mirror correctly.

Question 26
Question
What is the main purpose of this passage?
Answer

o to persuade the reader to buy this type of microscope

o to instruct the reader on how to use the microscope with care
o to show the reader the various parts of a microscope
o to remind the reader to use caution when using a microscope

Question 27

Question
What does the word "anecdotally" in (1) convey?
Answer

o It is a common belief that a lack of sleep is harmful to our health

o The passage is an individual's personal story of sleep deficiency
 o It is a myth that getting enough sleep keeps people fresh and alert.
o People have been telling stories about what causes sleep deficiency.

Question 28
Question
Which of the following does the word "cumulative" in (2) indicate?
Answer

o collective
o increasing
o progressive
o (all of the above)

Question 29
Question
What does the phrase "sleep debt" (3) mean in the context of this passage?
Answer

o the number of hours one must sleep every day

o the number of waking hours for every sleeping hour
o the number of hours one must stay awake for a given period of time
o the number of hours of sleep one loses over a long period of not sleeping well

Question 30
Question
Which of the following means the same as "chronic" as in (4)?
Answer

o long lasting
o best known
o very frequent
o less understood

Question 31
Question
Which of the following is the OPPOSITE of "deprivation" in (5)?

Answer

o excess
o lack
o stability
o reduction

Question 32
Question
Which of the following means the same as "optimal" in (6)?

Answer

o ideal
o peak
o excess
o achieved

Question 33
Question
I have gathered all the information we need for the project. We need to consolidate the information and submit the report.
Which of the following means the same as 'consolidate'?
Answer

o copy
o recover
o combine
o advertise

Question 34
Question
Although he had a full recovery, Rohan's long stay in hospital after the leg surgery left him feeling completely wearied,
Which of the following means the same as the 'wearied'?
Answer

o A. tired
o B. cautious
o C. uncertain
o D. frustrated

Question 35
Question
Which of the following sentences uses punctuation correctly?
Answer

o A. Our school receives four newspapers daily: The times of India, The hindustan times. The economist, and The
indian express.
o B. Our school receives four Newspapers daily, The Times of India. The Hindustan Times, The Economist, and The
Indian Express.
o C Our school receives four newspapers daily: The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Economist, and The
Indian Express.
o D. Our school receives four Newspapers daily, The Times of India. The hindustan Times, The economist, and The
indian Express.

Question 36
Question
What does the word 'vulnerable' in the above sentence mean?
Answer

o A at the risk of
o B. prepared for
o C dangerous for
o D. adventurous because of

Q. 37

Question 38
Question
When she was young, Rachel Carson’s mother encouraged her to study nature. Which is the best revision of the
sentence?

Answer

o Rachel Carson’s mother encouraged her to study nature when she was young.
o When Rachel Carson was young, her mother encouraged her to study nature.
o Rachel Carson’s mother encouraged young Rachel Carson to study nature.
o Encouraging Rachel Carson to study nature when she was young was her mother.

Question 39
Question
After studying marine biology and zoology in college Carson worked as a government scientist and wrote several books
on the interrelatedness of all living things. What is the correct punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence?
Answer

o college; Carson worked

o college, Carson worked
o college: Carson worked
o college . . . Carson worked

Question 40
Question
The author wants to inspire the reader to think about which question?

Answer

o When did Rachel Carson work as a government scientist?

o How can more women be encouraged to enter the field of science?
o What types of professions are currently pursued by women?
o Did Rachel Carson and Marie Curie use the same research methods?

Question 41
Question
Which does the author use to support the belief that women have made many contributions to science?

Answer
 o statistics regarding the number of scientific discoveries made by women
o facts about women who read articles on science
o examples of women who made major scientific contributions
o testimony from other scientists about discoveries made by women

Question 42

Question
Hallidie believed that the cables would be strong enough to pull the cable cars up the steep slopes of the city. Which
words from this sentence are adjectives?
Answer

o strong, steep
o would, enough
o slopes, city
o believed, pull

Question 43
Question
Which of the following sentences from paragraph 3 would make the most logical concluding sentence for that paragraph?
Answer

o As a result, Hallidie began making wire cables.

o He hired William E. Eppelsheimer, a German engineer, to design the first cable-car line.
o Now he was ready to “go onboard.”
o Hallidie also needed a franchise to build the system.

Question 44
Question
About one month after the test run, the Clay Street Hill line opened for public use. (Kessler 21) What is the correct way to
punctuate the in-text citation?
Answer

o use (Kessler, 21)

o use. (Kessler, 21)
o use (Kessler 21)
o use. (Kessler 21)

Question 45
Question
San Francisco, ___________________, is the only city today where the cable car still operates. Which word or phrase
could best provide a transition in this sentence that would unify its ideas with the previous sentence?
Answer

o however
o for example
o as a result
o nonetheless

Question 46

Question
Which word best replaces the underlined word in sentence 2 to make the meaning more precise?

Answer

o glimpse
o picture
o sight
o view

Question 47
Question
What is the best way to write sentence 6?
Answer

o It is important on the inside of your window to do your decorating because rain may wash away outdoor painting.
o It is important to do your decorating on the inside of your window because rain may wash away outdoor painting.
o Because rain may wash away outdoor painting, it is important on the inside of your window to do your decorating
o Leave as is.

Question 48
Question
What is the best way to write sentence 6?

Answer

o It is important on the inside of your window to do your decorating because rain may wash away outdoor painting.
o It is important to do your decorating on the inside of your window because rain may wash away outdoor painting.
o Because rain may wash away outdoor painting, it is important on the inside of your window to do your decorating.
o Leave as is.

Question 49
Question
What is the best way to write the underlined part of sentence 9?
Answer
 o big window, you may want
o big window. You may want
o big window; you may want
o Leave as is.

Question 50

Question 51
Question
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
Answer

o A. The devastation was both due to the lack of water along with the misuse of land.
o B. The devastation was also due to the lack of water and also due to the misuse of land.
o C. The devastation was not only due to the lack of water but along with the misuse of land.
o D. The devastation was not only due to the lack of water but also due to the misuse of land.

Question 52
Question
"To make his misery complete, he was forced to travel back in the winter, in the me inclement weather. Which of the
following words is closest in meaning to the word inclement in the above sentence?
Answer

o A. cooperative
o B. extreme
o C. luckless
o D. cooling

Question 53
Question
Mary's beautiful singing voice was her ace in the hole in case everything else failed Which of the following options best
explains the expression 'ace in the hole' in the above sentence?
Answer

o A. a great victory
o B. a set of techniques
o C. an uplifting experience
o D. an unrevealed advantage

Question 54
Question
Although he says he has a horse mask, ___________________ Which of the following options best completes the above
sentence?
Answer

o A. he has another one too

o B. I think he's telling the truth
o C. he likes to show it to others
o D. I have never seen him wear it

Question 55
Question
The story was about ghosts. It was a funny one. No one who read it got scared. Which of the following options correctly
combines the above sentences?
Answer
 o A. The story was about ghosts and because it was a funny one, no one who read it got scared
o B. The story was about ghosts and though it was a funny one, no one who read it got scared.
o C. The story was about ghosts and a funny one, or no one who read it got scared.
o D. The story was about ghosts and a funny one, as no one who read it got scared

Question 56
Question
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
Answer

o A. The four places they have been to so far are: the Sahara Desert, the Isle of Man, South Africa and the United
Arab Emirate's.
o B. The four places they have been to so far are, the Sahara desert, the Isle of Man, South Africa and the United
Arab Emirates
o C. The four places they have been to so far are, the Sahara Desert, the Isle of Man South Africa and the United
Arab Emirate's.
o D. The four places they have been to so far are: the Sahara Desert, the Isle of Man, South Africa and the United
Arab Emirates.

Question 57
Question
Select the word CLOSEST in meaning to the word additional in the sentence given below- At the present time, many
people have no jobs, there is a lot of additional labour.
Answer

o A. available
o B. surplus
o C. such
o D. cheap

Question 58
Question
Which of these sentences HAS A SPELLING ERROR?
Answer

o A. The old man was afraid of the apparition of his wife.

o B. The adamant student refused to give up the argument.
o C. The children watched the magician in fascination.
o D. Some people love to exaggerate during narrations.

Question 59
Question
By pulling the wool over his mum's eyes, Shane was
Answer

o A. covering her face.

o B. stealing things from her
o C. hiding the truth from her
o D. Speaking non-stop.

Question 60
Question
Which word means 'a current of cold air' as well as 'a depth of water needed to float a ship'?
Answer

o A. knot
o B. draught
o C. drought
o D. nought