1. Which one of the following is alinking word for ‘addition’?
Correct : C. Furthermore
2. ………refers to the characteristic co‐occurrence patterns of words.
Correct : A. Collocation
3. ………. are clues which help you to find the important parts of a text?
Correct : D. Signpost expressions
4. ……….. is a signpost expression for ‘conclusion’?
Correct : B. In conclusion
5. Which one of the following is a signpost expression used to repeat an important
point?
Correct : A. In other words
6. The noun form of ‘illustrate’ is ……….
Correct : B. Illustration
7. The noun form of ‘define’ is …………
Correct : C. Definition
8. A text which explains how two variables relate to each other can be represented by a ……
Correct : B. Graph
9. A text which describes a process can be represented by a ……..
Correct : D. Flow chart
10. A text which classifies things can be shown by a ………
Correct : A. Tree diagram
11. ………. are words or phrases used to produce maximum effect in favour of an argument
or point of the writer.
Correct : B. Maximisers
12. …… are words or phrases used to minimize points which are against the opinion of the
writer.
Correct : B. Minimisers
13. A text which shows quantities or percentages for each item can be represented by a ……
Correct : B. Pie chart
14. What is the noun form of ‘signify’?
Correct : C. Significance
15. What is the noun form of ‘react’?
Correct : B. Reaction
16. The word ‘inactive’ is a/an ……..
Correct : C. Adjective
17. The word ‘irrelevance’ is a ………
Correct : A. Noun
18. The prefix ‘anti‐‘ gives the meaning
Correct : B. Between
19. The prefix ‘anti‐‘ gives the meaning
Correct : C. Against
20. Which of the following can be used as a maximiser?
Correct : C. Completely
21. Which of the following can be used as a minimiser?
Correct : A. Only
22. Which one of the following is an example of an adverbial as maximiser?
Correct : B. Clearly
23. While saying words of more than one syllable one of the syllables is said with more
force than the other. This is called _______
Correct : B. Stress
24. What happens to the stress of a word when suffixes like –ful, ‐less, ‐ness etc are added?
Correct : A. No change
25. Where does the stress come in the word ‘understanding’?
Correct : D. UnderI standing
26. When the first part of the compound word is an adjective, the ……… part is stressed.
Correct : B. Second
27. Find out the stress for the word ‘old‐fashioned’
Correct : C. Old‐Ifashioned
28. Usually ……….. words are stressed in a sentence
Correct : D. Information carrying
29. 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?
Correct : D. Both sentences have the same number of stressed syllables.
30. When two stressed syllables come close together, the speed of utterance is………..
Correct : A. Slow
31. Find out which weak form is correct for the phrase ‘bread and butter’
Correct : B. /bredənbʌta/
32. The second elements of the two‐part verbs such as turn off, put up, get on, etc., are
called………….
Correct : B. Adverbial particles
33. In reading aloud a long sentence, we pause at the end of ……….
Correct : C. Sense – groups
34. ………. Is the change in the pitch of the voice
Correct : A. Tone
35. A change in the pitch occurs on a ……….. syllable
Correct : D. Stressed
36. A falling tone begins with a pitch fairly ……….. on the first syllable
Correct : B. High
37. Wh‐questions are normally spoken in the ………. tone.
Correct : C. Falling
38. If you want to make your commands polite and more like pleading, you can use the …….
tone.
Correct : C. Rising
39. Yes – No questions are normally spoken in the …….. tone.
Correct : B. Rising
40. A fluent speech is ……….
Correct : A. Neither too fast nor too slow
41. Which one of the given below features does not belong to formal style of speaking?
Correct : D. Using falling tone more often
42. Which one of the given below features does not belong to informal style of speaking?
Correct : D. Usually use high pitch and rising tone
43. While presenting items of information that are important, unfamiliar, unusual or
difficult, the speaker have to ………. His speech.
Correct : B. Slow down
44. The clauses that express the speaker’s personal views on what is being said are
called…….
Correct : A. Comment clauses
45. ‘Comment clauses’ are usually said ……… than the rest of the sentences.
Correct : C. Faster
46. English is …….. language
Correct : B. An unphonetic
47. Choose the correct answer that suits the sentence
He’s been …… horses
Correct : B. Racing
48. Which phonetic symbol comes for the underlined sound ‘garage’
Correct : A. / ʒ /
49. Which phonetic symbol comes for the underlined sound ‘missionary’
Correct : D. / ʃ /
50. –s / ‐es is pronounced …………. If the singular noun ends in voiced sounds / b /, / d /, /
g /, / v /, / đ /, / m /, / n /, / ŋ /, / ℓ /
Correct : D. / z /
51. –s / ‐es is pronounced ……….. if the singular noun ends in /s/, /z/, /t/, /dʒ/, / ʃ /, / ʒ /
Correct : C. / ɪz /
52. If the base verb ends in voiceless sounds –d / ‐ed is pronounced ……….
Correct : A. / t /
53. If the base verb ends in /t/ and /d/ ‐d / ‐ed is pronounced ………..
Correct : C. / ɪd /
54. Which one of the given below transcriptions is correct for the word ‘enjoyed’
Correct : C. / ɪndʒɔɪd /
55. Which one of the given below transcription is correct for the word ‘leaped’
Correct : D. / li:pt /
56. 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.
Correct : B. Varies
57. In large number of words, when British English uses the /a:/ sound, American English
uses the ……… sound
Correct : A. / æ /
58. What is the British English pronunciation for the word ‘dance’?
Correct : D. / da:ns /
59. How will you pronounce the word ‘rocket’ in American English?
Correct : B. / ra:kɪt /
60. How is the word ‘news’ pronounced in American English?
Correct : B. / nu:z /
61. What is the correct pronunciation of the word ‘filling’?
Correct : D. / fɪlɪŋ /
62. For a speaker who speaks the regional variety of English, there is always the
influence of the ………..
Correct : A. Mother tongue
63. How is the word ‘buds’ pronounced?
Correct : B. / bʌds /
64. Mark the stress for the word ‘admit’
Correct : C. AdI
65. Various changes in pitch or intonation is called ……….
Correct : B. Voice modulation
66. Communication is the exchange of …………..
Correct : B. Information
67. Which one of the following does not belong to the chain of communication?
Correct : A. Telephone
68. Effective communication does not involves:
Correct : B. Using appropriate dress that suits the situation
69. 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.
Correct : D. Could you please lend me your notebook?
70. The written form of this dialogue – ‘Once you are done with your degree, you can apply’
Correct : B. You can apply on the completion of your final year exams.
71. Which one of the following is not a reason for gaps in communication?
Correct : C. Ability to hear
72. Which one would be your appropriate response when your neighbour is playing music
at a high volume, while you are studying for your exams?
Correct : B. Could you please turn down the volume a little?
73. Your lecturer has given you an assignment. You have forgotten to bring your completed
assignment sheets to college. What would be your appropriate response?
Correct : C. I left behind my completed assignment at home. Could I submit it tomorrow?
74. Which of the following is an informal / friendly greetings
Correct : B. Hi!
75. The most common expression for making request is ………
Correct : C. Please
76. Which one of the following is not a request?
Correct : C. Shut the window
77. Which one of the following is not an expression used for giving permission?
Correct : C. Sorry
78. It is useful to explain the ………. Before asking permission
Correct : A. Purpose
79. The expressions used for making requests are also used for seeking……:
Correct : D. Permission
80. We offer help to those who……… it
Correct : D. Need
81. I’m very thirsty. You may respond to it by saying
Correct : D. All these.
82. Which is the expression that cannot be used for offering help?
Correct : B. I will help you
83. The head of a group is giving ……… to the members of the group.
Correct : A. Instructions
84. A group discussion is the communication between members of a ……….. group on a
topic of common concern.
Correct : D. Specific
85. Which is not the common purpose for holding group discussion
Correct : C. To prepare existing policies
86. Which one is not considered to be a skill required for effective participation in group
discussions
Correct : C. Planning
87. For effective participation in group discussions primarily ought to be a good………….
Correct : A. Communicator
88. Interpersonal skills refer to our ability to ……… with other members and carry on the
conversation in a pleasant way.
Correct : C. Interact
89. Leadership skills are the skills to ………….
Correct : D. All the above statement
90. We need …… skills to solve problems
Correct : D. All these
91. If someone disagrees with your views or ideas, do not jump to the conclusion that he or
she is your……..
Correct : A. Enemy
92. Wear a …… on your face when you speak. It is an effective ice‐break.
Correct : B. Smile
93. A……… topic gives scope for argument and debate
Correct : B. Controversial
94. Towards the end of the group discussion, it is necessary for one of the members to ……..
the discussion.
Correct : C. Summarize
95. We make telephone calls for……… purpose
Correct : D. All these
96. Which one of the following are not instructions you see at public places.
Correct : D. None of these
97. If you are giving instructions, you need to do a few things. Which one of the following is
right
Correct : D. All these
98. A group discussion is the communication between ………. of a specific group.
Correct : B. Members
99. A group discussion is the communication between members of a specific group on a
topic of …….. interest.
Correct : A. Common
100. Group discussions take place among student groups or teacher groups
in…………institutions