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Q1. The teacher and students discuss a topic and the former starts the conversation by asking a question, and then the student/s responds by giving examples and explanations. The speaking assessment here is to grade how well students
(a) speak fluently and creatively
(b) process information and respond appropriately
(c) express themselves
(d) respond in an appropriate tone and express themselves
fluently and creatively
Q2. The ‘interaction routine’ during speaking assessment includes
(a) negotiating meanings, taking turns, and allowing others to take turns
(b) describing one’s school or its environs informally
(c) telephone” conversation with another
(d) comparing two or more objects/places/events to the assessor
Q3. For English as a second language, an ‘acquisition-poor environment’ is one where
(a) Hindi/Mother tongue is the lingua franca.
(b) The English language is used only in the classroom
(c) English is not spoken at home at all
(d) access to any learning material is unavailable to students
Q4. The Humanistic Approach is specifically tuned to the
(a) mastery of academic disciplines with all their characteristic features
(b) application of learned structure, content, concepts, and principles to new situations
(c) processes that enable students to discover structure for themselves
(d) a process where a sequence is taught along with how to present the related contents
Q5. The main purpose of the assessment is
(a) to decide to pass and fail
(b) to measure the achievement of learners
(c) to give practice in writing
(d) to improve the teaching-learning process
Q6. When young learners are taught to improve their spelling and punctuation, they will
(a) nurture their creativity
(b) sharpen their listening skills
(c) improve their accuracy
(d) enhance their fluency
Q7. Constructivism is a theory where students
(a) study a variety of dissimilar samples and draw a well-founded conclusion
(b) form their understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences
(c) are facilitated by the teacher and use a variety of media to research and create their theories
(d) construct their learning aids, thereby gaining hands-on experience
Q8. RTE stands for
(a) Right to Education Act
(b) Right to Employment Act
(c) Right to Empowerment Act
(d) Right to Free Education Act
Q9. It is generally believed that a language teacher uses up……….. the period during class teaching.
(a) 1/4th
(b) 3/4th
(c) 7/9th
(d) 2/3rd
Q10. Which of the following is not considered a challenge in developing the English language in India?
(a) Ambiguities in comprehending the language
(b) Lack of facilities
(c) Lack of proper words while translating from English to Hindi or vice-versa
(d) People’s unfamiliarity with English
Q11. Language acquisition
(a) are the memorization and use of necessary vocabulary
(b) involves a systematic approach to the analysis and comprehension of grammar as well as to the memorization of vocabulary
(c) refers to the process of learning a native or a Second language because of the innate capacity of the human brain
(d) is a technique intended to simulate the environment in which children learn their native language
Directions (Q. Nos. 12-20): Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option.
Time was when people looked heavenward and prayed, “Ye Gods, give us rain, keep drought away, Today there are those who pray. “Give us rain, keep El Nino away.” EI Nino and its atmospheric equivalent called the Southern Oscillation, are together referred to as ENSO and are household words today. Meteorologists organize it as often being responsible for natural disasters worldwide. But this wisdom dawned only after countries suffered, first from the lack of knowledge and then from the lack of coordination between policymaking and the advance in scientific knowledge. Put simply, El Nino is a weather event restricted to certain tropical shores, especially the Peruvian coast. The event has diametrically opposite impacts on the land and sea. The Peruvian shore is a desert. But every few years, an unusually warm ocean current- El Nino warms up the normally cold surface waters of the Peruvian coast, causing very heavy rains in the early half of the year.
And then, miraculously, the desert is matted blue. Crops like cotton, coconuts, and bananas grow on the otherwise stubbornly barren land. These are the Peruvians’ anos de Prudencia or years of abundance. The current had come to be termed EI Nino or the Christ child because it usually appears as an enhancement if a mildly warm current that normally occurs here around every Christmas.
But this b0on on land is accompanied by oceanic disasters. Normally, the waters of the South American coast are among the most productive in the world because of a constant upswelling of nutrient-rich cold waters from the ocean depths. During an El Nino, however, waters are stirred up only from near the surface. The nutrient crunch pushes down primary production, disrupting the food chain. Many marine species, including anchoveta (anchovies), temporarily disappear. This is just one damning effect of EI Nino. Over the years its full impact has been studied and what the Peruvians once regarded as manna, is now seen as a major threat.
Q12. Meteorologists took time to understand El Nino because
(a) it was neither a disaster nor a boon for the people living in desert areas
(b) they recognized it as an atmospheric equivalent and hence called it the Southern Oscillation
(c) they suffered from a lack of knowledge about El Nino as they were not scientifically advanced
(d) All of the above
Q13. El Nino in a layman’s language is
(a) a natural disaster
(b) a weather event
(c) Southern Oscillation
(d) None of these
Q14. What are the two types of landscapes that are affected by El Nino?
(a) Coastal areas and sea
(b) Deserts and oceans
(c) Tropical shores and land
(d) All of these
Q15. Which word in Para 3 is the antonym for “Fertile’?
(a) Matted
(b) Barren
(c) Abundance
(d) None of these
Q16. What, according to the author, is a positive effect of EI Nino?
(a) It causes a change in the atmosphere
(b) It results in vegetation in barren lands
(c) It comes around Christmas
(d) It is regarded as manna
Q17. How can we say that El Nino proves to be a boon for the South American Coast?
(a) It causes an upswelling of rich nutrients making it the most productive in the world
(b) It destroys many marine species such as anchoveta
(c) It warms up normally cold surface waters causing heavy rains
(d) It enhances warm currents around every Christmas
Q18. The years of abundance’ is when
(a) El Nino occurs during Christmas
(b) the deserts are matted blue
(c) Marine species are destroyed
(d) None of the above
Q19. The phrase, ‘damning effect’ means
(a) destructive effects
(b) disrupting effects
(c) negative effects
(d) full effects
Q20. People today, pray to God to keep
(a) rains and droughts away
(b) drought away
(c) El Nino away
(d) El Nino and droughts away
Directions (Q. Nos. 21-25): Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
People in the villages of Rajasthan lead a very simple life. Their way of living has not changed over the years. They live in circular huts. The walls of these huts are covered with cow dung. Every hut has a small place for worship. The life of these people is full of difficulties. It is very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Water is a major problem. Sometimes they have to walk a long distance to get drinking water. For their agriculture, they depend on rain. But these people are very brave. They have learned to face difficulties and they never lose hope. They also like to enjoy their life. Women like to wear dresses full of bright colors.
People living in villages in Rajasthan have a rich tradition of music and dance. The people of Rajasthan are very proud of their culture.
Q21. Which of the following words is a synonym for ‘brave’?
(a) Hardworking
(b) Prosperous
(c) Valiant
(d) Enthusiastic
Q22. The antonym of ‘bright‘ is
(a) colourful
(b) dull
(c) transparent
(d) dark
Q23. Which of the following words is correctly spelled?
(a) Immediate
(b) Imimediate
(c) Immedieta
(d) Imediate
Q24. ‘Their way of living can be replaced with the word
(a) livelihood
(b) liveliness
(c) lifelike
(d) lifestyle
Q25. Find the correct one word for the phrase given below. ‘Countryside of a nation’.
(a) Rural
(b) Urban
(c) National
(d) Inhabitants
Directions (Q. Nos. 26-30) Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Most children start watching television long before they enter school. Many doctors have come to the conclusion that children up to the age of two years should not watch TV. The doctors are of the view that the first two years of life are very important for the development of a child’s brain. Spending time with parents and others encourages learning and healthy physical and social development. As children get older, TV can be watched to a limited extent. Children preparing to enter school can learn the alphabet and numbers from educational programs. They can also learn about wildlife on nature shows. A TV can be an excellent educator as well as an entertainer for children.
Q26. Both the words ‘Children’ and ‘Entertainer’ are
(a) nouns
(b) pronouns
(c) verbs
(d) adverbs
Q27. The verb in the clause “they enter school” is in
(a) simple past tense
(b) simple present tense
(c) present perfect tense
(d) present continuous tense
Q28. Which of the following has the three degrees of the adjective in their correct form?
(a) Poor, poorer, poorest
(b) Important, most important, an important test
(c) Old, older, oldest
(d) Thin, thinner, thinner
Q29. In the phrase ‘a good thing,’ the determiner used is
(a) good
(b) thing
(c) a thing
(d) a
Q30. Of the given options, which one is closest in meaning to the word ‘extent?
(a) End
(b) Limit
(c) Finish
(d) Conclusion
Q31. Which of the following sentences has the correct structure of the question?
(a) How long will it take to finish your work?
(b) How long will take to finish your work?
(c) How long do you take to finish your work?
(d) How long will take to finish your work?
Q32. The passive voice form of the sentence ‘She will write a letter.’ will be
(a) A letter will be written by her.
(b) A letter will be written by her.
(c) Written a letter will be by her.
(d) Will a letter be written by her?
Q33. The passive voice form of the sentence ‘Who will help you?’ will be
(a) By whom will you be helped?
(b) Whom will you be helped?
(c) You will be helped.
(d) Whom will be you are helped?
Q34. Consonant sounds are
(a) 26
(b) 24
(c) 27
(d) 28
Q35. Phonetic symbols are
(a) 44
(b) 40
(c) 48
(d) 52
Q36. Which one of the following is not included under the principles of English teaching?
(a) Principle of a natural process
(b) Principle of purpose
(c) Principle of uprooting from culture
(d) Principle of selection
Q37. The criteria for choosing a particular course for a particular class is called
(a) The Principle of Selection
(b) The Principle of Gradation
(c) The Principle of Proper Order
(d) The Principle of Motivation
Q38. The unit of teaching indirect method is
(a) word
(b) sentence
(c) phrase
(d) None of these
Q39. An alphabetic method is also known as
(a) Word method
(b) Syllabic method
(c) Spelling method
(d) Phrase method
Q39. In which method teacher state the rules and give examples?
(a) Inductive method
(b) Deductive method
(c) Translation method
(d) None of these
Q41. The best sequence for learning the English language is
(a) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
(b) Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
(c) Listening, Speaking, Writing, Reading
(d) None of the above
Q42. A language has to be
(a) Phonetically correct
(b) Grammatically correct
(c) Alphabetically correct
(d) Systematically correct
Q43. Flashcards are a useful type of
(a) Audio-visual aids
(b) Audio aids
(c) Visual aids
(d) None of these
Q44. A good textbook in English should possess
(a) reading material
(b) pictures and illustrations
(c) cultural content
(d) All of the above
Q45. It is of great utility in teaching English pronunciation, accent, and intonation.
(a) Epidiascope
(b) Films
(c) Linguaphone
(d) Radio
Q46. The latest scheme of evaluation outlined by the CBSE namely
(a) Comprehensive and Continuous Evaluation
(b) Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
(c) Continuous and Communicative Evaluation
(d) None of the above
Q47. To cover all courses in minimum time, which type of question should be asked?
(a) Short answer
(b) Objective type
(c) Essay type
(d) All of these
Q48. A unit test is an expression of
(a) Effective Evaluation
(b) Formative Evaluation
(c) Summative Evaluation
(d) Normative Evaluation
Q49. Pronunciation of students can be tested through ….. type questions.
(a) essay
(b) objective
(c) short answer
(d) None of these
Q50. Oral tests and examinations are intended to test
(a) reading
(b) comprehension
(c) expression
(d) All of these
DIRECTIONS (51-53): Read the given passage, and then answer the questions based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion of the author only.
PASSAGE:
We should preserve Nature to preserve life and beauty. A beautiful landscape, full of blue vegetation, will not just attract our attention but will fill us with infinite satisfaction. Unfortunately, because of modernization, much of nature is now yielding to towns, roads, and industrial areas. In a few places, some natural reserves are now being carved out to avert the danger of destroying nature completely. Man will perish without nature, so modern man should continue this struggle to save plants, which give us oxygen. Moreover, Nature is essential to man’s health.
Q51. What does ‘Nature’ in the passage mean?
(a) Countryside covered with plants and trees
(b) Physical power that created the world
(c) Inherent things that determine the character
(d) Practical study of plants and animals
Q52. Which one of the following is the correct statement?
According to the passage
(a) beauty is only skin-deep
(b) everything is beautiful in its natural state
(c) there is beauty in Nature
(d) Nature is a moray teacher
Q53. What does the writer suggest?
(a) We should not modernize so that Nature can be preserved
(b) While modernizing we should be careful not to destroy Nature completely
(c) All Nature has been destroyed by modern living
(d) Carving out Natural reserves will hamper the growth of industries
Q54. Direction: Select the most appropriate Preposition.
Work _______all the sums in the exercise.
(a) down
(b) out
(c) for
(d) at
Q55. Direction: Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank in the following sentence.
During the investigation, _______ accused led the police to the scene of the crime.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) None of these
Direction: Choose the most appropriate Group Verb.
Q56. His original plan has ______ and so he is working on a new one.
(a) fallen in
(b) fallen out
(c) fallen off
(d) fallen through
Q57. Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym.
Incumbent
(a) Regnant
(b) Regicide
(c) Repugnant
(d) Tyrant
Q58. Direction: Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Mammoth
(a) Titanic
(b) Gargantuan
(c) Infinitesimal
(d) Reticent
Q59. For teaching grammar, the best grammar that a teacher can teach us is –––
(a) Traditional grammar
(b) Modern Grammar
(c) Pedagogic Grammar
(d) No grammar is needed
Q60. The method of teaching English adopted at present in the school curriculum is ––
(a) Formative Co-relational Approach
(b) Functional Communicative Approach
(c) Function Corrective Approach
(d) Figurative Comprehensive Approach
Directions (Q.Nos. 61-66): Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate option.
It takes much time to kill a tree
Not a simple job of the knife
will do it. It has grown
Slowly consuming the earth,
Rising out of it, feeding
upon its crust, absorbing
Years of sunlight, air, water
And out of its leprous hide
Sprouting leaves.
So hack and chop
But this alone won’t do it
The bleeding bark will heal
And from close to the ground
Will rise curled blue twigs
Miniature boughs
Which if unchecked will expand again
To former size. No,
The root is to be pulled out.
Q61. Killing a tree
(a) is very easy
(b) is not as easy as one thinks
(c) requires a knife
(d) is a crime
Q62. If the tree is hacked, it will ……… itself soon.
(a) kill
(b) blue
(c) heal
(d) pull
Q63. The expression ‘to kill a tree’ suggests
(a) the trees must be pulled out
(b) it is heinous to uproot a live tree
(c) killing a tree is easy
(d) None of the above
Q64. The expression “bleeding bark’ suggests
(a) the tree also bleeds
(b) the tree gets hurt too
(c) blood will come out of its bark
(d) None of the above
Q65. ‘Job‘ in the poem is used as
(a) a verb
(b) an adjective
(c) a noun
(d) a jargon
Q66. A tree can’t live without
(a) sunlight, minerals, air
(b) sunlight, air, water
(c) air, water, minerals
(d) sunlight, water, minerals
Q67. Suppose a student lacks accuracy in the task he/she has learned. At which stage of the learning process would someone generally face this problem?
(a) Acquisition
(b) Generalization
(c) Proficiency
(d) Expertisation
Q68. ‘Students need to brainstorm ideas, organize them, draft, edit and revise their work, is a ‘process’ which reflects
(a) reading skills
(b) listening skills
(c) writing skills
(d) speaking skills
Q69. The learning experiences that offer a vicarious experience to learners are
(a) real objects and specimens
(b) abstract words, case study
(c) display boards, film clips
(d) field trips, observations
Q70. Which approach emphasizes interaction as the means and the goal of learning a language?
(a) Oral-aural
(b) Silent way
(c) Immersion
(d) Communicative