1.

When children first start to speak in sentences their speech may be disturbed as

A

Multilingual

B

Exceptionally

C

Babbling

D

Telegraphic

E

Answer

C

Instruction

Solution

Telegraphic speech is when toddlers use two-to-three-word phrases containing only essential content words, like saying "want cookie" instead of "I want a cookie".

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2.

Home language is…………in a natural way

A

Taught

B

Promoted

C

Acquired

D

Learnt

E

Answer

C

Instruction

Solution

Home language is acquired because it is absorbed naturally and subconsciously through daily life, unlike language that is formally learnt.

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3.

Which one of the following is the most important pre-requisite for language learning

A

Childrens motivation to learn the language

B

List of aims and objectives of the language to be learnt

C

Providing a good test book to children to learn the language

D

Using structural situation approach while learning

E

Answer

A

Instruction

Solution

Motivation is the most important factor as it is the driving force for children to actively engage and practice language.

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4.

Which of the following is not true while teaching the learner in their mother tongue at primary level

A

It is helpful in the intellectual development of the child

B

It helps children in learning in a natural environment

C

It develops self confidence in the child

D

It makes learning easy

E

Answer

C

Instruction

Solution

Teaching in a mother tongue does not guarantee learning will be easy; it still requires effort, even if it helps intellectual development and confidence.

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5.

The most important factor which is responsible for the differentiation between language andi language acquisition is

A

Grammar of language

B

Assessment in language

C

Language environment

D

Textbook of language

E

Answer

D

Instruction

Solution

The language environment is the key differentiator: acquisition occurs naturally through exposure in an informal setting, while learning happens consciously in a formal classroom environment.

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6.

Learning to speak in a second language does not involve

A

Its pronunciations

B

Culturally bound speaking events

C

Theoretical knowledge of a language

D

Second language grammatical knowledge

E

Answer

B

Instruction

Solution

Culturally bound speaking events are generally not considered a necessary part of learning to speak a second language; the focus is typically on practical communication rather than specific cultural activities.

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7.

Which one of the following is the most important about story telling

A

It Broadens their knowledge about various authors

B

It enhance graded pattern and structure

C

It is an effective way of learning vocabulary

D

It promote whole language approach

E

Answer

C

Instruction

Solution

Storytelling promotes a whole language approach by integrating all language skills naturally and holistically through engaging narratives.

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8.

Vocabulary in the largest language should be kept under control ,I,e, graded this can be done by

A

Teachers providing a short list of Word that are commonly used

B

Students learning and practicing in the context of real situation

C

Student write/speak using a graded list of new words

D

Students read a prescribed book and take a vocabulary quiz

E

Answer

C

Instruction

Solution

The best way to control vocabulary is for students to practice in real situations (B), as this provides the context needed for deep understanding and practical usage, which is better than rote memorization.

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9.

In a constructivist Classroom language learning should be based on

A

The transaction on the prescribed textbook by the teacher

B

Learners previous knowledge in constructing their new knowledge using authentic tasks

C

The assumption that English language can only be if the teacher transmits it to the learner

D

Drill and practice of grammatical items

E

Answer

B

Instruction

Solution

In a constructivist classroom, learning is based on learners using their previous knowledge to actively construct new understanding through authentic tasks, making them active participants, not passive recipients.

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10.

Passage (10-18)

As I kept strict watch over my way of living. I could s it was necessary to economic , therefore, decided to reduce my expenses by half. My accounts showed numerous items spent on fares. Again, my living with a family meant the payment of a regular weekly bill. It also included the courtesy of occasionally taking members of the family out to dinner and likewise attending parties with them. All this involved heavy items for conveyances, specially as, if the friend was a lady, custom required that the man should pay all the expenses. Also, dining out meant extra cost, as no deduction could be made from the regular weekly bill for meals not taken. It seemed to me that all these items could be saved, as likewise the drain on my purse. So, I decided to take rooms on my own account instead of living any longer in a family and also to remove from place to place according to the work I had to do, the gaining experience at the same time. The rooms were so selected as to enable me to reach the place of business on foot in half an hour and so save fares. Before this I had always taken some kind of conveyance whenever I went anywhere, and had to find extra time for walks. The new arrangement combined walks and economy, as it meant a saving ot tares and gave me walks of eight or ten miles a day. It was mainly this habit of long walks that kept me practically free from illness throughout my stay in England gave me a fairly strong body. Thus, I rented a suite rooms; one for a sitting room and another for a bedroom This was the second stage. The third was yet to come.

The author could reduce his expenses by half by

A

Having only one meal a day

B

Renting rooms close to his office

C

Travelling in a bus

D

Cooking his own meals

E

Answer

B

Instruction

Solution

The author states that he selected rooms "as to enable me to reach the place of business on foot in half an hour and so save fares," combining walks and economy to significantly reduce expenses.

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11.

………Constituted a major part of the author’s expenses

A

Meals

B

Farse

C

Entertainment

D

Dining out

E

Answer

B

Instruction

Solution

The author saved money by renting rooms close to his office because it allowed him to walk and avoid paying for fares.

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12.

The author’s choice of his new enabled him to

A

Be close to his friends

B

Save money on fares

C

Work longer and harder

D

Keep things under control

E

Answer

B

Instruction

Solution

The author's choice enabled him to save money on fares because his new location was within walking distance of his office, eliminating travel costs.

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13.

What gave the author a fairly strong body

A

Yogic exercises

B

Self discipline

C

Long walks

D

Nourshing foods

E

Answer

C

Instruction

Solution

The author's habit of taking long walks (around eight or ten miles a day) was the main reason he remained healthy and developed a fairly strong body during his stay in England.

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14.

The steps taken by the author to reduce his expensive show that he was

A

Always shorts of money

B

Saving money for emergencies

C

Miserly

D

Frugal

E

Answer

B

Instruction

Solution

The author was frugal (D) because he made deliberate economical choices to save money on transport and living expenses.

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15.

The word ‘numerous’ most nearly means

A

Enormous

B

Many

C

Goodness

D

Politeness

E

Answer

B

Instruction

Solution

"Numerous" means existing in large numbers. Therefore, the word that most nearly means the same is many.

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16.

The world which is opposite in meaning to ‘courtesy’ is

A

Vulgarity

B

Aggression

C

Immodesty

D

Rudeness

E

Answer

D

Instruction

Solution

Rudeness is the direct opposite of courtesy, as it means being impolite, while courtesy means showing politeness.

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17.

Which part of speech is underlined word in the sentence given in the below

“I decided to my expenses (by half”)

A

Preposition

B

Adjective

C

Adverb

D

Noun

E

Answer

A

Instruction

Solution

Here is a short explanation:

The word "by" is a preposition. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating position, direction, time, or method.

In the sentence "I decided to my expenses (by half)", the phrase "by half" uses the preposition "by" to indicate the method or degree to which the expenses were adjusted (reduced by fifty percent).

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18.

” The new arrangement combined walks and economy” The ‘voice’ in the above has been correctly changed in

A

The new arrangement had combined walks and economy

B

Walks and economy are combined in the new arrangement

C

Walks and economy were combined in the new arrangement

D

Walks and economy have been combined in the new arrangement

E

Answer

C

Instruction

Solution

The original sentence is in the simple past tense, so the correct passive voice conversion must also use the simple past tense form "were combined"

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19.

Passage (19-27).

The Mahatma's remarkable wife, Kastura Bai, did not object when he failed to set aside any part of his wealth for the use of herself and their children. Married in early youth, Gandhi and his wife took the vow of celibacy after the birth of several sons. A tranquil heroine in the intenseirama that has been their life together, Kastura Bai has flowed her husband to prison, shared his three-week facts, and fully borne her share of his endless responsible. She has paid Gandhi the following tribute. Thank you for having had the privilege of being your life long Companion and helpmate. I thank you for the most perfect marriage in the world, based on Brahmacharya Control) and not on sex. I thank you for having considered me your equal in your lifework for India. Thank you for not being one of those husbands who spent their time in gambling, racing, women, wine and son .Tiring of their wives and children as the little boy quickly tires of his childhood toys. Flow thankful I am that you were not one of those husbands who devote their time to growing rich on the exploitation of the labour of others.

How thankful I am that you put God and country be torcBribes, that you had the Ourageot your convictions and a Complete and implicit faith in God. Flow thank fulI am fo rA husband that put God and his country before me. I am a Grateful to you for your tolerance of me and my Short comings of youth, when I grumbled and rebelled Against the change you made in Our mode to living, from so Much to so little.

As a young child, I lived in your parents home; your Mother was a great and good woman; she trained me, Taught me how to be a brave, courageous wife and how to Keep the love and respect of her son, my future husband. As the years passed and you became India’s most beloved Strong Leader, I had none of the fears that beset the wife who may Be cast aside when her husband has climbed the ladder off

Success, as so often happens in other countries. I knew that Death would still find us husband and wife.

How did Kasturabai to Gandhiji’s will?

A

She decided to discuss the matter with her parents

B

She felt quite unhappy

C

She was astonished

D

She accepted her decision without arguing

E

Answer

D

Instruction

Solution

Kasturba accepted Gandhi's decision without arguing because the passage indicates she "did not object" to his plan.

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20.

Kasturabai impressed the author most because she

A

Never question her husband's decisions

B

Was at his back and call

C

Was an embodiment of humility

D

Stood by him through trying times

E

Answer

A

Instruction

Solution

Kasturabai impressed the author most because she stood by him through trying times, demonstrating unwavering loyalty and resilience.

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21.

Husband given to vices Kasturabai feel

A

Sad

B

Disgusting

C

Unhappy

D

Furious

E

Answer

A

Instruction

Solution

Kasturabai likely felt sad (A) because the text implies she faced personal challenges and inner conflict during her husband's early period of vices.

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22.

Kasturabai’s relationship with her mother in law can be disturbed as

A

Informal

B

Respectful

C

Formal

D

Conversational

E

Answer

B

Instruction

Solution

Kasturabai’s relationship with her mother-in-law is best described as Respectful.

Here is a very short explanation:

The relationship was respectful because the source text mentions that Kasturabai's mother-in-law was a "great and good woman" who "trained" and "taught" her how to be a good wife, and Kasturabai respected her for that guidance.

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23.

The author’s attitude to Kasturabai is

A

Neutral

B

Sympathetic

C

Ambivalent

D

Commendatory

E

Answer

D

Instruction

Solution

The author's attitude is commendatory because they use praise-filled words like "heroine" to describe her endurance and support.

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24.

The word ‘tranquil’’ s used in the passage means

A

Calm

B

Loyal

C

Sober

D

Gentle

E

Answer

A

Instruction

Solution

Here is a very short explanation:

The word "tranquil" means free from disturbance, agitated, or strong emotions; it means calm. The passage uses it to describe a "tranquil heroine," implying a sense of deep composure and peacefulness even during difficult times.

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25.

The word opposite in meaning to ‘lifelong’ is

A

Brief

B

Weak

C

Ardent

D

Temporary

E

Answer

A

Instruction

Solution

Here is a short explanation:

The word "lifelong" means lasting for the whole of a person's life. The word that is opposite in meaning is "temporary," which means lasting for a limited period of time; not permanent.

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26.

Which part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence ?”……………any part of his health”

A

Noun

B

Conjunction

C

Adverb

D

Adjective

E

Answer

D

Instruction

Solution

Here is a short explanation:

The word "any" is an adjective because it modifies the noun "part". Adjectives are words that describe or provide more information about nouns or pronouns, such as their quantity, quality, or extent.

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27.

The sentence” Some husbands spend their time in gambling” when changed into passive voice became

A

Some husbands whose time In spent in gambling

B

Some husbands whose time was spent in gambling

C

Some husbands spent their time in gambling

D

Time is spent in gambling by some husbands

E

Answer

D

Instruction

Solution

Option (D) is correct because the tense (simple present) must remain the same when changing from active to passive voice, using "is spent" as the correct form.

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28.

Which observation supports Noam Chomsky's ideas about language acquisition

A

Children's language development follows a similar pattern across cultures

B

The stage of language development occurs at about the same age must children

C

Children acquire language And effortlessly about the same age

D

All of the above

E

Answer

A

Instruction

Solution

(D) All of the above are correct because the universal, predictable, and effortless way children acquire language points to an innate, biological capacity for language as proposed by Chomsky.

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29.

”Children deserve most of the credit for the language that they acquire” this observation implies that in modern classroom

A

Students pursue their own lines of enquiry

B

Students need not attend lesson 2 classes

C

Students may choose lesson 2 on their own

D

The teacher establishes the test and supports or facilities learning

E

Answer

A

Instruction

Solution

(D) is correct because the teacher acts as a facilitator, setting up tasks and supporting learning, while the children actively participate in their own acquisition.

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30.

”Supply comprehensible input in low anxiety situations” is the basis of language acquisition. An example would be

A

Teacher directed learning in the classroom

B

Homework designed to use parents support

C

Collaboration of students in learning situation

D

Students receive feedback for error correction regularly

E

Answer

C

Instruction

Solution

(C) Collaboration creates a low-anxiety environment where students can naturally receive comprehensible input, which is essential for language acquisition according to Krashen's theory.

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