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| 301. |
Which one of the following is alinking word for ‘addition’? |
| A. | Hence |
| B. | Since |
| C. | Furthermore |
| D. | For |
| Answer» C. Furthermore | |
| 302. |
………refers to the characteristic co‐occurrence patterns of words. |
| A. | Collocation |
| B. | Abbreviation |
| C. | Synonym |
| D. | Acronym |
| Answer» A. Collocation | |
| 303. |
………. are clues which help you to find the important parts of a text? |
| A. | Punctuation marks |
| B. | Collocation |
| C. | Synonyms |
| D. | Signpost expressions |
| Answer» D. Signpost expressions | |
| 304. |
……….. is a signpost expression for ‘conclusion’? |
| A. | In other words |
| B. | In conclusion |
| C. | Such as |
| D. | For example |
| Answer» B. In conclusion | |
| 305. |
Which one of the following is a signpost expression used to repeat an important point? |
| A. | In other words |
| B. | Since |
| C. | For |
| D. | Hence |
| Answer» A. In other words | |
| 306. |
The noun form of ‘illustrate’ is ………. |
| A. | Illustrated |
| B. | Illustration |
| C. | Illustrates |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Illustration | |
| 307. |
The noun form of ‘define’ is ………… |
| A. | Defines |
| B. | Defining |
| C. | Definition |
| D. | Defined |
| Answer» C. Definition | |
| 308. |
A text which explains how two variables relate to each other can be represented by a …… |
| A. | Table |
| B. | Graph |
| C. | Flow chart |
| D. | Tree diagram |
| Answer» B. Graph | |
| 309. |
A text which describes a process can be represented by a …….. |
| A. | Table |
| B. | Tree diagram |
| C. | Graph |
| D. | Flow chart |
| Answer» D. Flow chart | |
| 310. |
A text which classifies things can be shown by a ……… |
| A. | Tree diagram |
| B. | Graph |
| C. | Table |
| D. | Flow chart |
| Answer» A. Tree diagram | |
| 311. |
………. are words or phrases used to produce maximum effect in favour of an argument or point of the writer. |
| A. | Minimisers |
| B. | Maximisers |
| C. | Key words |
| D. | Signposts |
| Answer» B. Maximisers | |
| 312. |
…… are words or phrases used to minimize points which are against the opinion of the writer. |
| A. | Maximisers |
| B. | Minimisers |
| C. | Synonyms |
| D. | Signposts |
| Answer» B. Minimisers | |
| 313. |
A text which shows quantities or percentages for each item can be represented by a …… |
| A. | Graph |
| B. | Pie chart |
| C. | Flow chart |
| D. | Table |
| Answer» B. Pie chart | |
| 314. |
What is the noun form of ‘signify’? |
| A. | Significant |
| B. | Signified |
| C. | Significance |
| D. | Signifies |
| Answer» C. Significance | |
| 315. |
What is the noun form of ‘react’? |
| A. | Reacts |
| B. | Reaction |
| C. | Reacting |
| D. | Reacted |
| Answer» B. Reaction | |
| 316. |
The word ‘inactive’ is a/an …….. |
| A. | Adverb |
| B. | Noun |
| C. | Adjective |
| D. | Preposition |
| Answer» C. Adjective | |
| 317. |
The word ‘irrelevance’ is a ……… |
| A. | Noun |
| B. | Verb |
| C. | Preposition |
| D. | Conjunction |
| Answer» A. Noun | |
| 318. |
The prefix ‘anti‐‘ gives the meaning |
| A. | Bad |
| B. | Between |
| C. | Against |
| D. | Wrong |
| Answer» B. Between | |
| 319. |
The prefix ‘anti‐‘ gives the meaning |
| A. | Bad |
| B. | Between |
| C. | Against |
| D. | Without |
| Answer» C. Against | |
| 320. |
Which of the following can be used as a maximiser? |
| A. | Merely |
| B. | Simply |
| C. | Completely |
| D. | Only |
| Answer» C. Completely | |
| 321. |
Which of the following can be used as a minimiser? |
| A. | Only |
| B. | Altogether |
| C. | Entirely |
| D. | Fully |
| Answer» A. Only | |
| 322. |
Which one of the following is an example of an adverbial as maximiser? |
| A. | Must |
| B. | Clearly |
| C. | In other words |
| D. | Hence |
| Answer» B. Clearly | |
| 323. |
While saying words of more than one syllable one of the syllables is said with more force than the other. This is called _______ |
| A. | Accent |
| B. | Stress |
| C. | Rhythm |
| D. | Pitch |
| Answer» B. Stress | |
| 324. |
What happens to the stress of a word when suffixes like –ful, ‐less, ‐ness etc are added? |
| A. | No change |
| B. | Stress comes in the suffixes |
| C. | Second syllable is stressed |
| D. | First syllable is stressed. |
| Answer» A. No change | |
| 325. |
Where does the stress come in the word ‘understanding’? |
| A. | UnderstanIding |
| B. | UnI derstanding |
| C. | I Understanding |
| D. | UnderI standing |
| Answer» D. UnderI standing | |
| 326. |
When the first part of the compound word is an adjective, the ……… part is stressed. |
| A. | First |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Middle |
| D. | Both |
| Answer» B. Second | |
| 327. |
Find out the stress for the word ‘old‐fashioned’ |
| A. | I Old‐fashioned |
| B. | Old‐fashioIned |
| C. | Old‐Ifashioned |
| D. | Old‐faI shioned |
| Answer» C. Old‐Ifashioned | |
| 328. |
Usually ……….. words are stressed in a sentence |
| A. | Grammatical |
| B. | Pronouns |
| C. | Articles |
| D. | Information carrying |
| Answer» D. Information carrying | |
| 329. |
Two sentences are given below: i) It was good you saw her ii) It would have been better if you had seen her The first sentence has six words and the second is longer – it has ten words. But it took almost the same time to say both sentences. Can you make out the reason for that? |
| A. | Both sentences have the same number of unstressed syllables |
| B. | Some words are there in both the sentences. |
| C. | Pronoun and articles are same for both the sentences. |
| D. | Both sentences have the same number of stressed syllables. |
| Answer» D. Both sentences have the same number of stressed syllables. | |
| 330. |
When two stressed syllables come close together, the speed of utterance is……….. |
| A. | Slow |
| B. | Rapid |
| C. | Random |
| D. | Medium speed |
| Answer» A. Slow | |
| 331. |
Find out which weak form is correct for the phrase ‘bread and butter’ |
| A. | /bredʌnbʌta/ |
| B. | /bredənbʌta/ |
| C. | /bredxnbʌta/ |
| D. | /brednbʌta/ |
| Answer» B. /bredənbʌta/ | |
| 332. |
The second elements of the two‐part verbs such as turn off, put up, get on, etc., are called…………. |
| A. | Adverbial phrases |
| B. | Adverbial particles |
| C. | Adverbial words |
| D. | Adverbial prepositions |
| Answer» B. Adverbial particles | |
| 333. |
In reading aloud a long sentence, we pause at the end of ………. |
| A. | Consonant clusters |
| B. | Comas |
| C. | Sense – groups |
| D. | A new equilibrium with nature |
| Answer» C. Sense – groups | |
| 334. |
………. Is the change in the pitch of the voice |
| A. | Tone |
| B. | Intonation |
| C. | Rhythm |
| D. | Stress |
| Answer» A. Tone | |
| 335. |
A change in the pitch occurs on a ……….. syllable |
| A. | First |
| B. | Unstressed |
| C. | Last |
| D. | Stressed |
| Answer» D. Stressed | |
| 336. |
A falling tone begins with a pitch fairly ……….. on the first syllable |
| A. | Medium |
| B. | High |
| C. | Low |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. High | |
| 337. |
Wh‐questions are normally spoken in the ………. tone. |
| A. | Rising |
| B. | Medium |
| C. | Falling |
| D. | Fast |
| Answer» C. Falling | |
| 338. |
If you want to make your commands polite and more like pleading, you can use the ……. tone. |
| A. | Medium |
| B. | Falling |
| C. | Rising |
| D. | Ordering |
| Answer» C. Rising | |
| 339. |
Yes – No questions are normally spoken in the …….. tone. |
| A. | Falling |
| B. | Rising |
| C. | Medium |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. Rising | |
| 340. |
A fluent speech is ………. |
| A. | Neither too fast nor too slow |
| B. | Fast |
| C. | Slow |
| D. | Rapid |
| Answer» A. Neither too fast nor too slow | |
| 341. |
Which one of the given below features does not belong to formal style of speaking? |
| A. | Using high pitch |
| B. | Slow, steady pace of speech |
| C. | Using rising tone more often |
| D. | Using falling tone more often |
| Answer» D. Using falling tone more often | |
| 342. |
Which one of the given below features does not belong to informal style of speaking? |
| A. | Speaker does not hesitate |
| B. | Speaker pauses at the end of sense‐groups |
| C. | No gaps in the middle of sense‐groups |
| D. | Usually use high pitch and rising tone |
| Answer» D. Usually use high pitch and rising tone | |
| 343. |
While presenting items of information that are important, unfamiliar, unusual or difficult, the speaker have to ………. His speech. |
| A. | Raise |
| B. | Slow down |
| C. | Use falling tone during |
| D. | Stop |
| Answer» B. Slow down | |
| 344. |
The clauses that express the speaker’s personal views on what is being said are called……. |
| A. | Comment clauses |
| B. | Opinion clauses |
| C. | Personal clauses |
| D. | Main clauses |
| Answer» A. Comment clauses | |
| 345. |
‘Comment clauses’ are usually said ……… than the rest of the sentences. |
| A. | Slowly |
| B. | With greater force |
| C. | Faster |
| D. | Stressed |
| Answer» C. Faster | |
| 346. |
English is …….. language |
| A. | Phonetic |
| B. | An unphonetic |
| C. | Linking |
| D. | Difficult |
| Answer» B. An unphonetic | |
| 347. |
Choose the correct answer that suits the sentence He’s been …… horses |
| A. | Releasing |
| B. | Racing |
| C. | Rising |
| D. | Raising |
| Answer» B. Racing | |
| 348. |
Which phonetic symbol comes for the underlined sound ‘garage’ |
| A. | / ʒ / |
| B. | / dʒ / |
| C. | / ʃ / |
| D. | / tʃ / |
| Answer» A. / ʒ / | |
| 349. |
Which phonetic symbol comes for the underlined sound ‘missionary’ |
| A. | / s / |
| B. | / z / |
| C. | / ʒ / |
| D. | / ʃ / |
| Answer» D. / ʃ / | |
| 350. |
–s / ‐es is pronounced …………. If the singular noun ends in voiced sounds / b /, / d /, / g /, / v /, / đ /, / m /, / n /, / ŋ /, / ℓ / |
| A. | / s / |
| B. | / es / |
| C. | / ɪs / |
| D. | / z / |
| Answer» D. / z / | |
| 351. |
–s / ‐es is pronounced ……….. if the singular noun ends in /s/, /z/, /t/, /dʒ/, / ʃ /, / ʒ / |
| A. | / ɪs / |
| B. | / s / |
| C. | / ɪz / |
| D. | / z / |
| Answer» C. / ɪz / | |
| 352. |
If the base verb ends in voiceless sounds –d / ‐ed is pronounced ………. |
| A. | / t / |
| B. | / ө / |
| C. | / d / |
| D. | / ∂ / |
| Answer» A. / t / | |
| 353. |
If the base verb ends in /t/ and /d/ ‐d / ‐ed is pronounced ……….. |
| A. | / ɪt / |
| B. | / d / |
| C. | / ɪd / |
| D. | / t / |
| Answer» C. / ɪd / | |
| 354. |
Which one of the given below transcriptions is correct for the word ‘enjoyed’ |
| A. | / endʒɔɪd / |
| B. | / ɪndʒɔɪt / |
| C. | / ɪndʒɔɪd / |
| D. | / enjɔɪd / |
| Answer» C. / ɪndʒɔɪd / | |
| 355. |
Which one of the given below transcription is correct for the word ‘leaped’ |
| A. | / Iepd / |
| B. | / li:pɪd / |
| C. | / li:pd / |
| D. | / li:pt / |
| Answer» D. / li:pt / | |
| 356. |
The way English is spoken in one region of Britain ………. Slightly and sometimes greatly from the way it is spoken in another region of the country. |
| A. | Same |
| B. | Varies |
| C. | Resembles |
| D. | Identifies |
| Answer» B. Varies | |
| 357. |
In large number of words, when British English uses the /a:/ sound, American English uses the ……… sound |
| A. | / æ / |
| B. | / a: / |
| C. | / Λ / |
| D. | / ʒ: / |
| Answer» A. / æ / | |
| 358. |
What is the British English pronunciation for the word ‘dance’? |
| A. | / dæns / |
| B. | / dʌns / |
| C. | / da:ns / |
| D. | / da:ns / |
| Answer» D. / da:ns / | |
| 359. |
How will you pronounce the word ‘rocket’ in American English? |
| A. | / ra:ket / |
| B. | / ra:kɪt / |
| C. | / rɔ:kɪt / |
| D. | / rɔɔkɪt / |
| Answer» B. / ra:kɪt / | |
| 360. |
How is the word ‘news’ pronounced in American English? |
| A. | / nju:k / |
| B. | / nu:z / |
| C. | / nju:s / |
| D. | / njʊz / |
| Answer» B. / nu:z / | |
| 361. |
What is the correct pronunciation of the word ‘filling’? |
| A. | / fɪllɪŋ / |
| B. | / fi:llɪŋ / |
| C. | / fɪllɪng / |
| D. | / fɪlɪŋ / |
| Answer» D. / fɪlɪŋ / | |
| 362. |
For a speaker who speaks the regional variety of English, there is always the influence of the ……….. |
| A. | Mother tongue |
| B. | American English |
| C. | Standard English |
| D. | British English |
| Answer» A. Mother tongue | |
| 363. |
How is the word ‘buds’ pronounced? |
| A. | / bʊds / |
| B. | / bʌds / |
| C. | / bads / |
| D. | / bʌdz / |
| Answer» B. / bʌds / | |
| 364. |
Mark the stress for the word ‘admit’ |
| A. | I |
| B. | AdmiI |
| C. | AdI |
| D. | AI |
| Answer» C. AdI | |
| 365. |
Various changes in pitch or intonation is called ………. |
| A. | Stress |
| B. | Voice modulation |
| C. | Rhythm |
| D. | Rising intonation |
| Answer» B. Voice modulation | |
| 366. |
Communication is the exchange of ………….. |
| A. | Money |
| B. | Information |
| C. | Goods |
| D. | Voice |
| Answer» B. Information | |
| 367. |
Which one of the following does not belong to the chain of communication? |
| A. | Telephone |
| B. | Receiver |
| C. | Message |
| D. | Sender |
| Answer» A. Telephone | |
| 368. |
Effective communication does not involves: |
| A. | Understanding the message being communicated |
| B. | Using appropriate dress that suits the situation |
| C. | Responding appropriately |
| D. | Using appropriate voice and body language |
| Answer» B. Using appropriate dress that suits the situation | |
| 369. |
Pick the most appropriate usage to the following situation You were absent for two days and you want the notebook of one of your friends. |
| A. | Give me your notebook |
| B. | Give me your book otherwise I will beat you |
| C. | You can write later |
| D. | Could you please lend me your notebook? |
| Answer» D. Could you please lend me your notebook? | |
| 370. |
The written form of this dialogue – ‘Once you are done with your degree, you can apply’ |
| A. | If your degree is over, then apply |
| B. | You can apply on the completion of your final year exams. |
| C. | Apply after taking degree |
| D. | Complete your degree and then apply |
| Answer» B. You can apply on the completion of your final year exams. | |
| 371. |
Which one of the following is not a reason for gaps in communication? |
| A. | Incorrect sentence |
| B. | Inappropriate use of language |
| C. | Ability to hear |
| D. | Non‐standard accents |
| Answer» C. Ability to hear | |
| 372. |
Which one would be your appropriate response when your neighbour is playing music at a high volume, while you are studying for your exams? |
| A. | Listen to music later |
| B. | Could you please turn down the volume a little? |
| C. | I can’t study for my exams |
| D. | Don’t play music now |
| Answer» B. Could you please turn down the volume a little? | |
| 373. |
Your lecturer has given you an assignment. You have forgotten to bring your completed assignment sheets to college. What would be your appropriate response? |
| A. | I’ll give my assignment tomorrow |
| B. | I can’t give you my assignment today. I don’t have it |
| C. | I left behind my completed assignment at home. Could I submit it tomorrow? |
| D. | I haven’t brought my assignment today. |
| Answer» C. I left behind my completed assignment at home. Could I submit it tomorrow? | |
| 374. |
Which of the following is an informal / friendly greetings |
| A. | Good morning |
| B. | Hi! |
| C. | Pleased to meet you |
| D. | Well done |
| Answer» B. Hi! | |
| 375. |
The most common expression for making request is ……… |
| A. | Sorry |
| B. | Of course |
| C. | Please |
| D. | Certainly |
| Answer» C. Please | |
| 376. |
Which one of the following is not a request? |
| A. | Can you shut the window? |
| B. | Do you mind shutting the window? |
| C. | Shut the window |
| D. | Could you shut the window? |
| Answer» C. Shut the window | |
| 377. |
Which one of the following is not an expression used for giving permission? |
| A. | OK |
| B. | Sure, go ahead |
| C. | Sorry |
| D. | Yes, I guess so |
| Answer» C. Sorry | |
| 378. |
It is useful to explain the ………. Before asking permission |
| A. | Purpose |
| B. | Expression |
| C. | Response |
| D. | Plan |
| Answer» A. Purpose | |
| 379. |
The expressions used for making requests are also used for seeking……: |
| A. | Expression |
| B. | Situation |
| C. | Purpose |
| D. | Permission |
| Answer» D. Permission | |
| 380. |
We offer help to those who……… it |
| A. | Aim |
| B. | Plan |
| C. | Expect |
| D. | Need |
| Answer» D. Need | |
| 381. |
I’m very thirsty. You may respond to it by saying |
| A. | Can I get you a drink? |
| B. | Can I get you some cold water? |
| C. | Do you want me to buy some water for you? |
| D. | All these. |
| Answer» D. All these. | |
| 382. |
Which is the expression that cannot be used for offering help? |
| A. | Can/May I help you? |
| B. | I will help you |
| C. | Do you need any help? |
| D. | Would you like me to do that for you? |
| Answer» B. I will help you | |
| 383. |
The head of a group is giving ……… to the members of the group. |
| A. | Instructions |
| B. | Suggestions |
| C. | Purpose |
| D. | Aims |
| Answer» A. Instructions | |
| 384. |
A group discussion is the communication between members of a ……….. group on a topic of common concern. |
| A. | Common |
| B. | General |
| C. | Individual |
| D. | Specific |
| Answer» D. Specific | |
| 385. |
Which is not the common purpose for holding group discussion |
| A. | To explore ideas and exchange information |
| B. | To critique proposals or new ideas |
| C. | To prepare existing policies |
| D. | To look for the best solution to a problem |
| Answer» C. To prepare existing policies | |
| 386. |
Which one is not considered to be a skill required for effective participation in group discussions |
| A. | Good communication skills |
| B. | Interpersonal skills |
| C. | Planning |
| D. | Leadership skills |
| Answer» C. Planning | |
| 387. |
For effective participation in group discussions primarily ought to be a good…………. |
| A. | Communicator |
| B. | Critic |
| C. | Listener |
| D. | Schemer |
| Answer» A. Communicator | |
| 388. |
Interpersonal skills refer to our ability to ……… with other members and carry on the conversation in a pleasant way. |
| A. | Speak |
| B. | Communicate |
| C. | Interact |
| D. | Discuss |
| Answer» C. Interact | |
| 389. |
Leadership skills are the skills to …………. |
| A. | To lead and inspire the team |
| B. | To initiate and give the discussion a sense of direction |
| C. | To summarize the discussion |
| D. | All the above statement |
| Answer» D. All the above statement | |
| 390. |
We need …… skills to solve problems |
| A. | To think creatively |
| B. | To think out of the box |
| C. | To think for innovative solutions |
| D. | All these |
| Answer» D. All these | |
| 391. |
If someone disagrees with your views or ideas, do not jump to the conclusion that he or she is your…….. |
| A. | Enemy |
| B. | Friend |
| C. | Partner |
| D. | Advisor |
| Answer» A. Enemy | |
| 392. |
Wear a …… on your face when you speak. It is an effective ice‐break. |
| A. | Scorn |
| B. | Smile |
| C. | Surprise |
| D. | Shock |
| Answer» B. Smile | |
| 393. |
A……… topic gives scope for argument and debate |
| A. | Factual |
| B. | Controversial |
| C. | Abstract |
| D. | Subjective |
| Answer» B. Controversial | |
| 394. |
Towards the end of the group discussion, it is necessary for one of the members to …….. the discussion. |
| A. | Conclude |
| B. | Introduce |
| C. | Summarize |
| D. | Criticise |
| Answer» C. Summarize | |
| 395. |
We make telephone calls for……… purpose |
| A. | Personal |
| B. | Official |
| C. | Business |
| D. | All these |
| Answer» D. All these | |
| 396. |
Which one of the following are not instructions you see at public places. |
| A. | Pull the chain to stop the train |
| B. | Break the glass in case of fire |
| C. | Turn off the lights before you leave |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 397. |
If you are giving instructions, you need to do a few things. Which one of the following is right |
| A. | Ensure that you give them slowly and clearly |
| B. | Check that the listener has understood your instructions |
| C. | Offer to repeat instructions |
| D. | All these |
| Answer» D. All these | |
| 398. |
A group discussion is the communication between ………. of a specific group. |
| A. | Leaders |
| B. | Members |
| C. | Agents |
| D. | Directors |
| Answer» B. Members | |
| 399. |
A group discussion is the communication between members of a specific group on a topic of …….. interest. |
| A. | Common |
| B. | Personal |
| C. | Universal |
| D. | Particular |
| Answer» A. Common | |
| 400. |
Group discussions take place among student groups or teacher groups in…………institutions |
| A. | Business |
| B. | Academic |
| C. | Formal |
| D. | Informal |
| Answer» B. Academic | |
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