APRIL/ MAY 2021 - GENERIC ENGLISH QP

1. Choose the correct form of verb given in the brackets.

He ____ (buy) a shirt last month. He ____ (not wear) it yet. (bought, has not worn)

2. Introduce yourself to the dignitaries at the conference.

Good morning to all the dignitaries present at this conference. My name is Ms.
Susan and I am from the silicon city, Bangalore. I am honoured to be here and look
forward to listening and learning from all stalwarts. The topics discussed in this
conference would definitely guide me through research, innovation and creative
aspects that I dedicate myself to. Thank you all.

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3. Make an inquiry for the following situation.

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Excuse me, hello sir. Could you guide me to Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium from
here, at Kempe Gowda Bus Station?

4. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate tense form of the verb.
The police ___ (investigate) the robbery that took place last week.
investigated
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The streets ___ (be) deserted, with fruit and vegetables arranged in neat rows.
are/were
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Look! Those bees ___ (buzz) around the flowers. are buzzing

QP - GENERIC ENGLISH
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1. Choose the correct form of verb given in the brackets.

Each day and each hour ___ (bring/ brings) us a fresh energy. brings
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The cost of all these articles ___ (has/ have) risen. has

2. Imagine yourself playing a role of BP apparatus and Stethoscope. Write a

paragraph to introduce the same.
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Hello everyone. I am a combo-instrument containing a sphygmomanometer and

stethoscope and I am available in reputed medical stores. I have an accuracy rate of
98% percent. I am patient friendly and the needy can use me easily without any
great medical background. I give close to accurate readings on blood pressure and
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pulse rate of people who use me. Kindly purchase me and keep a check on your well
being. Don't forget to consult a medical professional/ doctor for better care.

3. Give a set of instructions on how to replace remote batteries.

IDENTIFY THE CLAUSES IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

1. This is the girl who talked to me yesterday. ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

2. He gave me everything that I asked for. ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
3. My friend, who rides a motorcycle, said it's a great weekend to ride. ADJECTIVE
CLAUSE
4. Although he sings well, he hates karaoke. ADVERB CLAUSE
5. I cannot understand why she is angry with me. NOUN CLAUSE
6. Students, who are intelligent, get good grades. ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
7. The bankers need to know what they should do. NOUN CLAUSE
8. The books, which are lost, are not really necessary. ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

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9. Whether you like it or not, you have to go. ADVERB CLAUSE
10. No one knows who he is. NOUN CLAUSE

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11. When I was younger, I thought so. ADVERB CLAUSE
12. He laughs best, who laughs last. ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
13. I went to see what had happened. NOUN CLAUSE
14. He met a girl, whose eyes were blue. ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
15. I shall remain where I am. ADVERB CLAUSE
16. I know the man who stole the watch.
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17. If you don't eat well, you will fall sick.
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
CONDITIONAL 'IF' CLAUSE
18. If you take the metro, your journey will be peaceful. CONDITIONAL 'IF' CLAUSE
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