Central Teacher Eligibility Test Language II (English) — Previous Year Questions

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Language II (English) PYQs asked in Central Teacher Eligibility Test

A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 90. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.

1. Q1.Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. The city of Aurangabad was named after the infamous Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and no visit to the city is complete without a visit to his tomb. Devoid of any architectural extravagance, the tomb reflects the austerity that characterized Aurangzeb and his reign. 2. Among the several historical monuments that Aurangabad boasts of, is the Daulatabad fort located 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad in Daulatabad, also known as Deogiri. Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq had shifted his capital here, which was later relocated to Delhi. 3. The fort is bare and reflects the barrenness of the land around it. The importance of the fort lay in its extraordinary strength, the ingenious way it was built to fight off enemies and the mechanisms used to defend it. History testifies that this fort was never captured in battle, such was its brilliance. The view from the top of the fort offers tourists a sweeping view of the surrounding land: rough, barren and rocky. At the summit there is also a specimen of a massive metal canon, one of the few remaining metal canons of its type. 4. A tour of the fort can be quite an exhausting experience even in early February, with the sun beating down through the arid atmosphere. A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing and a must ! 5. After lunch, we proceeded to Bibi ka Maqbara. Built by Mughal Prince Azam Shah in loving memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Aurangzeb, this monument was intended to be a replica of the Taj Mahal. 6. Unfortunately, the monument is but a poor replica of the Taj Mahal, lacking the architectural brilliance, and dazzling beauty of the unparalleled Taj. The mesmerizing craftsmanship that marked the architectural monuments of Akbar and Shah Jahan was pitifully lost in the later years of the Mughal reign. Bibi ka Magbara is an eloquent example. Nevertheless, the monument is worth a visit, if only to understand this transition in Mughal architecture. The tomb of Aurangzeb is a reflection of his personality as

   • A.it is filled with exquisite sculptures and paintings.
   • B.it is barren and rocky.
   • C.it is simple and stark without any ornamentation.
   • D.it is full of mementoes from his life.
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   Answer: C. it is simple and stark without any ornamentation.

2. Q2.Directions ; Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. The city of Aurangabad was named after the infamous Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and no visit to the city is complete without a visit to his tomb. Devoid of any architectural extravagance, the tomb reflects the austerity that characterized Aurangzeb and his reign. 2. Among the several historical monuments that Aurangabad boasts of, is the Daulatabad fort located 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad in Daulatabad, also known as Deogiri. Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq had shifted his capital here, which was later relocated to Delhi. 3. The fort is bare and reflects the barrenness of the land around it. The importance of the fort lay in its extraordinary strength, the ingenious way it was built to fight off enemies and the mechanisms used to defend it. History testifies that this fort was never captured in battle, such was its brilliance. The view from the top of the fort offers tourists a sweeping view of the surrounding land: rough, barren and rocky. At the summit there is also a specimen of a massive metal canon, one of the few remaining metal canons of its type. 4. A tour of the fort can be quite an exhausting experience even in early February, with the sun beating down through the arid atmosphere. A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing and a must ! 5. After lunch, we proceeded to Bibi ka Maqbara. Built by Mughal Prince Azam Shah in loving memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Aurangzeb, this monument was intended to be a replica of the Taj Mahal. 6. Unfortunately, the monument is but a poor replica of the Taj Mahal, lacking the architectural brilliance, and dazzling beauty of the unparalleled Taj. The mesmerizing craftsmanship that marked the architectural monuments of Akbar and Shah Jahan was pitifully lost in the later years of the Mughal reign. Bibi ka Magbara is an eloquent example. Nevertheless, the monument is worth a visit, if only to understand this transition in Mughal architecture. The Daulatabad Fort is Famous because

   • A.of its massive cannon.
   • B.it was never captured in a battle.
   • C.of its beautiful scenery.
   • D.it is close to Aurangabad and Ajanta and Ellora caves.
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   Answer: B. it was never captured in a battle.

3. Q3.Directions ; Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. The city of Aurangabad was named after the infamous Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and no visit to the city is complete without a visit to his tomb. Devoid of any architectural extravagance, the tomb reflects the austerity that characterized Aurangzeb and his reign. 2. Among the several historical monuments that Aurangabad boasts of, is the Daulatabad fort located 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad in Daulatabad, also known as Deogiri. Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq had shifted his capital here, which was later relocated to Delhi. 3. The fort is bare and reflects the barrenness of the land around it. The importance of the fort lay in its extraordinary strength, the ingenious way it was built to fight off enemies and the mechanisms used to defend it. History testifies that this fort was never captured in battle, such was its brilliance. The view from the top of the fort offers tourists a sweeping view of the surrounding land: rough, barren and rocky. At the summit there is also a specimen of a massive metal canon, one of the few remaining metal canons of its type. 4. A tour of the fort can be quite an exhausting experience even in early February, with the sun beating down through the arid atmosphere. A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing and a must ! 5. After lunch, we proceeded to Bibi ka Maqbara. Built by Mughal Prince Azam Shah in loving memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Aurangzeb, this monument was intended to be a replica of the Taj Mahal. 6. Unfortunately, the monument is but a poor replica of the Taj Mahal, lacking the architectural brilliance, and dazzling beauty of the unparalleled Taj. The mesmerizing craftsmanship that marked the architectural monuments of Akbar and Shah Jahan was pitifully lost in the later years of the Mughal reign. Bibi ka Magbara is an eloquent example. Nevertheless, the monument is worth a visit, if only to understand this transition in Mughal architecture. The architecture of the Bibi ka Maqbara has been based on

   • A.the Daulatabad Fort.
   • B.Aurangzeb’s tomb.
   • C.the historical monuments of Aurangabad.
   • D.the Taj Mahal.
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   Answer: D. the Taj Mahal.

4. Q4.Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. The city of Aurangabad was named after the infamous Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and no visit to the city is complete without a visit to his tomb. Devoid of any architectural extravagance, the tomb reflects the austerity that characterized Aurangzeb and his reign. 2. Among the several historical monuments that Aurangabad boasts of, is the Daulatabad fort located 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad in Daulatabad, also known as Deogiri. Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq had shifted his capital here, which was later relocated to Delhi. 3. The fort is bare and reflects the barrenness of the land around it. The importance of the fort lay in its extraordinary strength, the ingenious way it was built to fight off enemies and the mechanisms used to defend it. History testifies that this fort was never captured in battle, such was its brilliance. The view from the top of the fort offers tourists a sweeping view of the surrounding land: rough, barren and rocky. At the summit there is also a specimen of a massive metal canon, one of the few remaining metal canons of its type. 4. A tour of the fort can be quite an exhausting experience even in early February, with the sun beating down through the arid atmosphere. A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing and a must ! 5. After lunch, we proceeded to Bibi ka Maqbara. Built by Mughal Prince Azam Shah in loving memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Aurangzeb, this monument was intended to be a replica of the Taj Mahal. 6. Unfortunately, the monument is but a poor replica of the Taj Mahal, lacking the architectural brilliance, and dazzling beauty of the unparalleled Taj. The mesmerizing craftsmanship that marked the architectural monuments of Akbar and Shah Jahan was pitifully lost in the later years of the Mughal reign. Bibi ka Magbara is an eloquent example. Nevertheless, the monument is worth a visit, if only to understand this transition in Mughal architecture. Prince Azam Shah was the son of

   • A.Akbar
   • B.Shah Jahan
   • C.Muhammad bin Tuglaq
   • D.Aurangzeb
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   Answer: D. Aurangzeb

5. Q5.Directions ; Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. The city of Aurangabad was named after the infamous Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and no visit to the city is complete without a visit to his tomb. Devoid of any architectural extravagance, the tomb reflects the austerity that characterized Aurangzeb and his reign. 2. Among the several historical monuments that Aurangabad boasts of, is the Daulatabad fort located 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad in Daulatabad, also known as Deogiri. Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq had shifted his capital here, which was later relocated to Delhi. 3. The fort is bare and reflects the barrenness of the land around it. The importance of the fort lay in its extraordinary strength, the ingenious way it was built to fight off enemies and the mechanisms used to defend it. History testifies that this fort was never captured in battle, such was its brilliance. The view from the top of the fort offers tourists a sweeping view of the surrounding land: rough, barren and rocky. At the summit there is also a specimen of a massive metal canon, one of the few remaining metal canons of its type. 4. A tour of the fort can be quite an exhausting experience even in early February, with the sun beating down through the arid atmosphere. A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing and a must ! 5. After lunch, we proceeded to Bibi ka Maqbara. Built by Mughal Prince Azam Shah in loving memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Aurangzeb, this monument was intended to be a replica of the Taj Mahal. 6. Unfortunately, the monument is but a poor replica of the Taj Mahal, lacking the architectural brilliance, and dazzling beauty of the unparalleled Taj. The mesmerizing craftsmanship that marked the architectural monuments of Akbar and Shah Jahan was pitifully lost in the later years of the Mughal reign. Bibi ka Magbara is an eloquent example. Nevertheless, the monument is worth a visit, if only to understand this transition in Mughal architecture. The writer advocates a visit to the Bibi ka Maqbara to

   • A.study its exquisite craftsmanship.
   • B.study its close resemblance to the Taj Mahal.
   • C.study the changes in Mughal architecture towards the end of its reign.
   • D.study the Western influence on its architecture.
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   Answer: C. study the changes in Mughal architecture towards the end of its reign.

6. Q6.Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. The city of Aurangabad was named after the infamous Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and no visit to the city is complete without a visit to his tomb. Devoid of any architectural extravagance, the tomb reflects the austerity that characterized Aurangzeb and his reign. 2. Among the several historical monuments that Aurangabad boasts of, is the Daulatabad fort located 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad in Daulatabad, also known as Deogiri. Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq had shifted his capital here, which was later relocated to Delhi. 3. The fort is bare and reflects the barrenness of the land around it. The importance of the fort lay in its extraordinary strength, the ingenious way it was built to fight off enemies and the mechanisms used to defend it. History testifies that this fort was never captured in battle, such was its brilliance. The view from the top of the fort offers tourists a sweeping view of the surrounding land: rough, barren and rocky. At the summit there is also a specimen of a massive metal canon, one of the few remaining metal canons of its type. 4. A tour of the fort can be quite an exhausting experience even in early February, with the sun beating down through the arid atmosphere. A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing and a must ! 5. After lunch, we proceeded to Bibi ka Maqbara. Built by Mughal Prince Azam Shah in loving memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Aurangzeb, this monument was intended to be a replica of the Taj Mahal. 6. Unfortunately, the monument is but a poor replica of the Taj Mahal, lacking the architectural brilliance, and dazzling beauty of the unparalleled Taj. The mesmerizing craftsmanship that marked the architectural monuments of Akbar and Shah Jahan was pitifully lost in the later years of the Mughal reign. Bibi ka Magbara is an eloquent example. Nevertheless, the monument is worth a visit, if only to understand this transition in Mughal architecture. The word opposite in meaning to the word ‘infamous’ is

   • A.Notorious
   • B.Reputable
   • C.Dubious
   • D.Evil
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   Answer: B. Reputable

7. Q7.Directions ; Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. The city of Aurangabad was named after the infamous Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and no visit to the city is complete without a visit to his tomb. Devoid of any architectural extravagance, the tomb reflects the austerity that characterized Aurangzeb and his reign. 2. Among the several historical monuments that Aurangabad boasts of, is the Daulatabad fort located 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad in Daulatabad, also known as Deogiri. Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq had shifted his capital here, which was later relocated to Delhi. 3. The fort is bare and reflects the barrenness of the land around it. The importance of the fort lay in its extraordinary strength, the ingenious way it was built to fight off enemies and the mechanisms used to defend it. History testifies that this fort was never captured in battle, such was its brilliance. The view from the top of the fort offers tourists a sweeping view of the surrounding land: rough, barren and rocky. At the summit there is also a specimen of a massive metal canon, one of the few remaining metal canons of its type. 4. A tour of the fort can be quite an exhausting experience even in early February, with the sun beating down through the arid atmosphere. A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing and a must ! 5. After lunch, we proceeded to Bibi ka Maqbara. Built by Mughal Prince Azam Shah in loving memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Aurangzeb, this monument was intended to be a replica of the Taj Mahal. 6. Unfortunately, the monument is but a poor replica of the Taj Mahal, lacking the architectural brilliance, and dazzling beauty of the unparalleled Taj. The mesmerizing craftsmanship that marked the architectural monuments of Akbar and Shah Jahan was pitifully lost in the later years of the Mughal reign. Bibi ka Magbara is an eloquent example. Nevertheless, the monument is worth a visit, if only to understand this transition in Mughal architecture. The word closest in meaning to the word ‘barren’ is

   • A.Fertile
   • B.Lush
   • C.Dry
   • D.Infertile
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   Answer: D. Infertile

8. Q8.Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. The city of Aurangabad was named after the infamous Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and no visit to the city is complete without a visit to his tomb. Devoid of any architectural extravagance, the tomb reflects the austerity that characterized Aurangzeb and his reign. 2. Among the several historical monuments that Aurangabad boasts of, is the Daulatabad fort located 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad in Daulatabad, also known as Deogiri. Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq had shifted his capital here, which was later relocated to Delhi. 3. The fort is bare and reflects the barrenness of the land around it. The importance of the fort lay in its extraordinary strength, the ingenious way it was built to fight off enemies and the mechanisms used to defend it. History testifies that this fort was never captured in battle, such was its brilliance. The view from the top of the fort offers tourists a sweeping view of the surrounding land: rough, barren and rocky. At the summit there is also a specimen of a massive metal canon, one of the few remaining metal canons of its type. 4. A tour of the fort can be quite an exhausting experience even in early February, with the sun beating down through the arid atmosphere. A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing and a must ! 5. After lunch, we proceeded to Bibi ka Maqbara. Built by Mughal Prince Azam Shah in loving memory of his mother, Begum Rabia Durani, wife of Aurangzeb, this monument was intended to be a replica of the Taj Mahal. 6. Unfortunately, the monument is but a poor replica of the Taj Mahal, lacking the architectural brilliance, and dazzling beauty of the unparalleled Taj. The mesmerizing craftsmanship that marked the architectural monuments of Akbar and Shah Jahan was pitifully lost in the later years of the Mughal reign. Bibi ka Magbara is an eloquent example. Nevertheless, the monument is worth a visit, if only to understand this transition in Mughal architecture. ‘A drink of nariyal pani or tender coconut water is refreshing’. This is an example of a/an

   • A.Complex sentence
   • B.Simple sentence
   • C.Interrogative sentence
   • D.Compound sentence
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   Answer: B. Simple sentence

9. Q9.Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. Heidi began to examine all the nooks and corners to find out where it would be pleasantest to sleep. In the corner near her grandfather's bed she saw a short ladder against the wall: up she climbed and found herself in the hayloft. There lay a large heap of fresh sweet-smelling hay, while through a round window in the wall she could see right down the valley. 2. “I shall sleep up here, grandfather,” she called down to him, “It’s lovely, up here. Come up and see how lovely it is!” 3. “I am getting the bed ready now,” she called down again, as she went busily to and fro at her work, “but I shall want you to bring me up a sheet; you can’t have a bed without a sheet, you want it to lie upon.” 4. “All right,” said the grandfather, and presently he went to his cupboard, and after rummaging about inside for a few minutes he drew out a long, coarse piece of stuff, which was all he had to do duty for a sheet. He carried it up to the loft, where he found Heidi had already made quite a nice bed. She had put an extra heap of hay at one end for a pillow, and had so arranged it that, when in bed, she would be able to see comfortably out through the round window. 5. “That is capital,” said her grandfather; “now we must put on the sheet, but wait a moment first,” and he went and fetched another large bundle of hay to make the bed thicker so that the child should not feel the hard floor under her — “there, now bring it here.” Heidi had got hold of the sheet, but it was almost too heavy for her to carry; this was a good thing, however, as the close thick stuff would prevent the sharp stalks of the hay running through and pricking her. The two together now spread the sheet over the bed, and where it was too long or too broad, Heidi quickly tucked it in under the hay. It looked now as tidy and comfortable a bed as you could wish for, and Heidi stood gazing thoughtfully at her handiwork. Heidi decided to sleep in the hayloft because

   • A.it had a ladder to go up.
   • B.it had a heap of sweet-smelling hay.
   • C.it had a round window.
   • D.it had a beautiful view of the valley.
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   Answer: D. it had a beautiful view of the valley.

10. Q10.Directions ; Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. Heidi began to examine all the nooks and corners to find out where it would be pleasantest to sleep. In the corner near her grandfather's bed she saw a short ladder against the wall: up she climbed and found herself in the hayloft. There lay a large heap of fresh sweet-smelling hay, while through a round window in the wall she could see right down the valley. 2. “I shall sleep up here, grandfather,” she called down to him, “It’s lovely, up here. Come up and see how lovely it is!” 3. “I am getting the bed ready now,” she called down again, as she went busily to and fro at her work, “but I shall want you to bring me up a sheet; you can’t have a bed without a sheet, you want it to lie upon.” 4. “All right,” said the grandfather, and presently he went to his cupboard, and after rummaging about inside for a few minutes he drew out a long, coarse piece of stuff, which was all he had to do duty for a sheet. He carried it up to the loft, where he found Heidi had already made quite a nice bed. She had put an extra heap of hay at one end for a pillow, and had so arranged it that, when in bed, she would be able to see comfortably out through the round window. 5. “That is capital,” said her grandfather; “now we must put on the sheet, but wait a moment first,” and he went and fetched another large bundle of hay to make the bed thicker so that the child should not feel the hard floor under her — “there, now bring it here.” Heidi had got hold of the sheet, but it was almost too heavy for her to carry; this was a good thing, however, as the close thick stuff would prevent the sharp stalks of the hay running through and pricking her. The two together now spread the sheet over the bed, and where it was too long or too broad, Heidi quickly tucked it in under the hay. It looked now as tidy and comfortable a bed as you could wish for, and Heidi stood gazing thoughtfully at her handiwork. The grandfather ‘rummaged’ inside his cupboard means he looked for something

    • A.in an untidy manner.
    • B.meticulously.
    • C.systematically.
    • D.stealthily.
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    Answer: A. in an untidy manner.

11. Q11.Directions ; Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. Heidi began to examine all the nooks and corners to find out where it would be pleasantest to sleep. In the corner near her grandfather's bed she saw a short ladder against the wall: up she climbed and found herself in the hayloft. There lay a large heap of fresh sweet-smelling hay, while through a round window in the wall she could see right down the valley. 2. “I shall sleep up here, grandfather,” she called down to him, “It’s lovely, up here. Come up and see how lovely it is!” 3. “I am getting the bed ready now,” she called down again, as she went busily to and fro at her work, “but I shall want you to bring me up a sheet; you can’t have a bed without a sheet, you want it to lie upon.” 4. “All right,” said the grandfather, and presently he went to his cupboard, and after rummaging about inside for a few minutes he drew out a long, coarse piece of stuff, which was all he had to do duty for a sheet. He carried it up to the loft, where he found Heidi had already made quite a nice bed. She had put an extra heap of hay at one end for a pillow, and had so arranged it that, when in bed, she would be able to see comfortably out through the round window. 5. “That is capital,” said her grandfather; “now we must put on the sheet, but wait a moment first,” and he went and fetched another large bundle of hay to make the bed thicker so that the child should not feel the hard floor under her — “there, now bring it here.” Heidi had got hold of the sheet, but it was almost too heavy for her to carry; this was a good thing, however, as the close thick stuff would prevent the sharp stalks of the hay running through and pricking her. The two together now spread the sheet over the bed, and where it was too long or too broad, Heidi quickly tucked it in under the hay. It looked now as tidy and comfortable a bed as you could wish for, and Heidi stood gazing thoughtfully at her handiwork. The opposite of the word ‘coarse’ as used in the text is

    • A.Rough
    • B.Scratchy
    • C.Soft
    • D.Refined
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    Answer: C. Soft

12. Q12.Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. Heidi began to examine all the nooks and corners to find out where it would be pleasantest to sleep. In the corner near her grandfather's bed she saw a short ladder against the wall: up she climbed and found herself in the hayloft. There lay a large heap of fresh sweet-smelling hay, while through a round window in the wall she could see right down the valley. 2. “I shall sleep up here, grandfather,” she called down to him, “It’s lovely, up here. Come up and see how lovely it is!” 3. “I am getting the bed ready now,” she called down again, as she went busily to and fro at her work, “but I shall want you to bring me up a sheet; you can’t have a bed without a sheet, you want it to lie upon.” 4. “All right,” said the grandfather, and presently he went to his cupboard, and after rummaging about inside for a few minutes he drew out a long, coarse piece of stuff, which was all he had to do duty for a sheet. He carried it up to the loft, where he found Heidi had already made quite a nice bed. She had put an extra heap of hay at one end for a pillow, and had so arranged it that, when in bed, she would be able to see comfortably out through the round window. 5. “That is capital,” said her grandfather; “now we must put on the sheet, but wait a moment first,” and he went and fetched another large bundle of hay to make the bed thicker so that the child should not feel the hard floor under her — “there, now bring it here.” Heidi had got hold of the sheet, but it was almost too heavy for her to carry; this was a good thing, however, as the close thick stuff would prevent the sharp stalks of the hay running through and pricking her. The two together now spread the sheet over the bed, and where it was too long or too broad, Heidi quickly tucked it in under the hay. It looked now as tidy and comfortable a bed as you could wish for, and Heidi stood gazing thoughtfully at her handiwork. ‘That is capital’, is

    • A.an expression of surprise.
    • B.an expression of delight.
    • C.an expression of disgust.
    • D.an expression of annoyance.
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    Answer: B. an expression of delight.

13. Q13.Directions ; Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. Heidi began to examine all the nooks and corners to find out where it would be pleasantest to sleep. In the corner near her grandfather's bed she saw a short ladder against the wall: up she climbed and found herself in the hayloft. There lay a large heap of fresh sweet-smelling hay, while through a round window in the wall she could see right down the valley. 2. “I shall sleep up here, grandfather,” she called down to him, “It’s lovely, up here. Come up and see how lovely it is!” 3. “I am getting the bed ready now,” she called down again, as she went busily to and fro at her work, “but I shall want you to bring me up a sheet; you can’t have a bed without a sheet, you want it to lie upon.” 4. “All right,” said the grandfather, and presently he went to his cupboard, and after rummaging about inside for a few minutes he drew out a long, coarse piece of stuff, which was all he had to do duty for a sheet. He carried it up to the loft, where he found Heidi had already made quite a nice bed. She had put an extra heap of hay at one end for a pillow, and had so arranged it that, when in bed, she would be able to see comfortably out through the round window. 5. “That is capital,” said her grandfather; “now we must put on the sheet, but wait a moment first,” and he went and fetched another large bundle of hay to make the bed thicker so that the child should not feel the hard floor under her — “there, now bring it here.” Heidi had got hold of the sheet, but it was almost too heavy for her to carry; this was a good thing, however, as the close thick stuff would prevent the sharp stalks of the hay running through and pricking her. The two together now spread the sheet over the bed, and where it was too long or too broad, Heidi quickly tucked it in under the hay. It looked now as tidy and comfortable a bed as you could wish for, and Heidi stood gazing thoughtfully at her handiwork. The fact that grandfather put another bundle of hay to make Heidi's bed thicker shows

    • A.his loving concern for his granddaughter.
    • B.his dominating nature.
    • C.his selflessness.
    • D.his patience towards his granddaughter.
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    Answer: A. his loving concern for his granddaughter.

14. Q14.Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. Heidi began to examine all the nooks and corners to find out where it would be pleasantest to sleep. In the corner near her grandfather's bed she saw a short ladder against the wall: up she climbed and found herself in the hayloft. There lay a large heap of fresh sweet-smelling hay, while through a round window in the wall she could see right down the valley. 2. “I shall sleep up here, grandfather,” she called down to him, “It’s lovely, up here. Come up and see how lovely it is!” 3. “I am getting the bed ready now,” she called down again, as she went busily to and fro at her work, “but I shall want you to bring me up a sheet; you can’t have a bed without a sheet, you want it to lie upon.” 4. “All right,” said the grandfather, and presently he went to his cupboard, and after rummaging about inside for a few minutes he drew out a long, coarse piece of stuff, which was all he had to do duty for a sheet. He carried it up to the loft, where he found Heidi had already made quite a nice bed. She had put an extra heap of hay at one end for a pillow, and had so arranged it that, when in bed, she would be able to see comfortably out through the round window. 5. “That is capital,” said her grandfather; “now we must put on the sheet, but wait a moment first,” and he went and fetched another large bundle of hay to make the bed thicker so that the child should not feel the hard floor under her — “there, now bring it here.” Heidi had got hold of the sheet, but it was almost too heavy for her to carry; this was a good thing, however, as the close thick stuff would prevent the sharp stalks of the hay running through and pricking her. The two together now spread the sheet over the bed, and where it was too long or too broad, Heidi quickly tucked it in under the hay. It looked now as tidy and comfortable a bed as you could wish for, and Heidi stood gazing thoughtfully at her handiwork. From the way Heidi prepared her little bed shows

    • A.her resourcefulness.
    • B.her diligence.
    • C.her care for her grandfather.
    • D.her joyful nature.
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    Answer: A. her resourcefulness.

15. Q15.Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options. 1. Heidi began to examine all the nooks and corners to find out where it would be pleasantest to sleep. In the corner near her grandfather's bed she saw a short ladder against the wall: up she climbed and found herself in the hayloft. There lay a large heap of fresh sweet-smelling hay, while through a round window in the wall she could see right down the valley. 2. “I shall sleep up here, grandfather,” she called down to him, “It’s lovely, up here. Come up and see how lovely it is!” 3. “I am getting the bed ready now,” she called down again, as she went busily to and fro at her work, “but I shall want you to bring me up a sheet; you can’t have a bed without a sheet, you want it to lie upon.” 4. “All right,” said the grandfather, and presently he went to his cupboard, and after rummaging about inside for a few minutes he drew out a long, coarse piece of stuff, which was all he had to do duty for a sheet. He carried it up to the loft, where he found Heidi had already made quite a nice bed. She had put an extra heap of hay at one end for a pillow, and had so arranged it that, when in bed, she would be able to see comfortably out through the round window. 5. “That is capital,” said her grandfather; “now we must put on the sheet, but wait a moment first,” and he went and fetched another large bundle of hay to make the bed thicker so that the child should not feel the hard floor under her — “there, now bring it here.” Heidi had got hold of the sheet, but it was almost too heavy for her to carry; this was a good thing, however, as the close thick stuff would prevent the sharp stalks of the hay running through and pricking her. The two together now spread the sheet over the bed, and where it was too long or too broad, Heidi quickly tucked it in under the hay. It looked now as tidy and comfortable a bed as you could wish for, and Heidi stood gazing thoughtfully at her handiwork. The two together now spread the sheet over the bed. The word underlined is a/an

    • A.Adjective
    • B.Preposition
    • C.Conjunction
    • D.Noun
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    Answer: B. Preposition

16. Q16.CALP - Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency deals with

    • A.Formal academic learning for content areas
    • B.Formal academic learning for English literature
    • C.Formal academic learning for improving debating skill
    • D.Formal academic learning for psychology only
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    Answer: A. Formal academic learning for content areas

17. Q17.In acommunicative language classroom, the teacher uses a less

    • A.Teacher-centered classroom management approach
    • B.Student-centered classroom management approach
    • C.Text-centered classroom management approach
    • D.Assessment-centered classroom management approach
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    Answer: A. Teacher-centered classroom management approach

18. Q18.Direct method uses which of the two components to teach a language:

    • A.Audio-lingual method and Audio-visual method
    • B.Audio-lingual method and Grammar translation method
    • C.Audio-lingual method and Structural approach
    • D.Audio-lingual method and Communicative approach
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    Answer: A. Audio-lingual method and Audio-visual method

19. Q19.In Lata’s class a conversation is taking place between two students — Ajay and Abha, Sunil needs to take the conversation forward. What skill is Lata testing ?

    • A.Only listening
    • B.Listening and speaking
    • C.Listening and reading
    • D.Only speaking
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    Answer: B. Listening and speaking

20. Q20.Nazma is calculating the difficulty level of the test questions in a language test. In one of her questions she notices the difficulty level has a value of 30. What should Nazma do to the item ?

    • A.The item should be kept in the test.
    • B.The item should be discarded from the test.
    • C.The item is moderately difficult for the test.
    • D.The item is a good question for the test.
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    Answer: B. The item should be discarded from the test.

21. Q21.pre 6) In Silent Period, the learner

    • A.is processing the language
    • B.is learning facial expressions
    • C.is not learning the language
    • D.is unable to understand the language
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    Answer: A. is processing the language

22. Q22.ELL students who are learners benefit from having information presented through visual mediums.

    • A.visual
    • B.auditory
    • C.kinaesthetic
    • D.spatial
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    Answer: A. visual

23. Q23.In Grammar translation method, grammar is taught

    • A.inductively
    • B.deductively
    • C.without explanation
    • D.covertly
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    Answer: B. deductively

24. Q24.Harender gives his students flashcards with different scenes. He speaks a statement and the student with that scene needs to raise their hand. What skill is Harender testing ?

    • A.Reading
    • B.Listening
    • C.Speaking
    • D.Visualization
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    Answer: B. Listening

25. Q25.Neelam is planning a test for her students. She gives them a sentence and underlines a particular word. Using multiple choice items she wants them to choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word. What subskill of language is Neelam testing ?

    • A.Listening
    • B.Reading
    • C.Vocabulary
    • D.Grammar
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    Answer: C. Vocabulary

26. Q26.Guided reading finds its psychological genesis in

    • A.Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development
    • B.Piaget's Learning Theory
    • C.Thorndike’s Learning Theory
    • D.Skinner's Operant Conditioning
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    Answer: A. Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development

27. Q27.Poonam is getting her students to detect rhyming sounds in words. By doing so she is strengthening their

    • A.phonological awareness
    • B.morphological awareness
    • C.graphological awareness
    • D.grammar awareness
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    Answer: A. phonological awareness

28. Q28.Sudha wants to model fluent reading to her students. Which reading strategy should she implement in her class ?

    • A.Skimming
    • B.Scanning
    • C.Silent reading
    • D.Read-aloud
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    Answer: D. Read-aloud

29. Q29.pre 14) Why is it necessary to teach students, strategies for learning new vocabulary ?

    • A.So that students can acquire new vocabulary on their own
    • B.So that students can remember the words they learnt
    • C.So that students can acquire a new language
    • D.So that students can become good learners
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    Answer: A. So that students can acquire new vocabulary on their own

30. Q30.If you are appointed as a language teacher, what type of role will you like to play in the classroom ? a. To decide what to teach and how to teach. b. To create situations for learning and let the students learn. c. To reproduce the text before the learners. d. To act as a facilitator and provide cues wherever necessary.

    • A.a, b and c
    • B.b, c and d
    • C.a, c and d
    • D.a, b and d
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    Answer: D. a, b and d

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