1. Teaching is not ______ most popular profession in the world.

Answer: (C) the

Explanation:
We use “the” before superlative adjectives like most popular.
Correct sentence: Teaching is not the most popular profession in the world.

2. The play closed / with the tragic / deaths of both the character artists. / No
error
Answer: (C) (3)
Explanation:
“Character artists” is incorrect in this context. It should be “characters”.
So the error is in part (3).

3. Under the weather

Answer: (B) Feeling sick
Explanation:
This idiom means not feeling well or slightly ill.

4. Altruistic
Answer: (B) Philanthropic
Explanation:
“Altruistic” means selfless and concerned for others.
“Philanthropic” also means helping others generously.

5. He did not know he was ______ the law.

Answer: (B) breaking
Explanation:
Correct phrase: “breaking the law”, meaning violating the law.

6. My son was ______ a new scooter last month.

Answer: (B) bought
Explanation:
Passive voice structure: was + past participle.
Correct: was bought.

7. She drove ______ at an incredible speed.

Answer: (B) off
Explanation:
“Drove off” is a phrasal verb meaning left quickly.
8. I am ______ sure that this is the correct answer.
Answer: (D) fairly
Explanation:
“Fairly sure” is a correct expression meaning reasonably certain.

9. Let’s go for a walk ______ dinner.

Answer: (D) after
Explanation:
“After dinner” indicates time following dinner.

10. They built the house in 1962 and moved in not long ______.
Answer: (A) after
Explanation:
Correct phrase: “not long after”, meaning shortly afterward.

11. There will be a prize ______ the best writer.

Answer: (D) for
Explanation:
We say: a prize for someone.

12. Depraved (Opposite)

Answer: (C) Moral
Explanation:
“Depraved” means wicked or immoral.
Opposite is moral.

13. This machine ______ not easy to use.

Answer: (B) is
Explanation:
“Machine” is singular, so we use is.

14. Discerning
Answer: (C) Perceptive
Explanation:
“Discerning” means having good judgment or insight.
“Perceptive” means understanding things quickly.

15. Take something with a pinch of salt

Answer: (D) To not completely believe something that you are told
Explanation:
This idiom means to doubt something slightly.

16. Teachers as the Marks Court / school have / taught the King. / No error
Answer: (A) (1)
Explanation:
“Teachers as the Marks Court” is grammatically incorrect.
The error is in part (1).

17. We close to / customers to Wednesday evenings / for staff training. / No error

Answer: (A) (1)
Explanation:
Correct sentence should be:
“We close to customers on Wednesday evenings for staff training.”
Error is in part (1).

18. Bite the bullet

Answer: (A) To be brave in a difficult situation
Explanation:
This idiom means to face a difficult situation bravely.

19. Arsonist
Answer: (A) A person who intentionally starts a fire to damage or destroy something.
Explanation:
An arsonist deliberately sets fire.

20. Apathetic
Answer: (D) Passive
Explanation:
“Apathetic” means showing no interest or emotion.
“Passive” is closest in meaning

21. Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.
Stupendous**
Answer: (A) Very surprising, especially by being large in amount or size
Explanation:
“Stupendous” means extremely impressive or astonishing, often because of large size or
amount.

22. We ______ the doctor recently.

22. We ______ the doctor recently.
Answer: (C) have consulted
Explanation:
“Recently” usually takes present perfect tense.
Correct: We have consulted the doctor recently.

23. Everyone should do what ______ think is best.

Answer: (D) they
Explanation:
“Everyone” is singular but we use “they” as a gender-neutral pronoun.
Correct: Everyone should do what they think is best.

24. Misogynist
Answer: (B) A man who hates women
Explanation:
A misogynist is a person (usually a man) who hates or strongly dislikes women.

25. He ______ an unusually large sum of money from his uncle.

Answer: (B) inherited
Explanation:
“Inherited” means received money/property after someone’s death.

26. I and you are / going to take / a trip together. / No error

Answer: (A) (1)
Explanation:
Correct order of pronouns is: You and I, not “I and you”.
Error is in part (1).

27. I’m reading some short stories written ______ Anton Chekhov.
Answer: (D) by
Explanation:
We use “by” to indicate the author of a book.

28. On cloud nine

Answer: (C) To be extremely happy
Explanation:
This idiom means feeling great joy or happiness.

29. Benign (Opposite)

Answer: (D) Atrocious
Explanation:
“Benign” means gentle or kind.
“Benign” means gentle or kind.
Opposite is “atrocious” (very bad or cruel).

30. Those events must have been ______ to our departure.

Answer: (C) subsequent
Explanation:
“Subsequent” means happening after something else.

31. Deficient (Opposite)

Answer: (B) Exceptional
Explanation:
“Deficient” means lacking something.
Opposite is “exceptional” (very good, outstanding).

32. Obtuse (Opposite)

Answer: (A) Sharp
Explanation:
“Obtuse” means dull or slow to understand.
Opposite is “sharp” (intelligent, quick).

33. The class will ______ after the lunch break.

Answer: (D) start
Explanation:
After “will” we use the base form of verb.

34. Rescuers are doing / everything they possible can / to free the trapped
people. / No error
Answer: (B) (2)
Explanation:
Correct form: “everything they possibly can”.
“Possible” should be “possibly”.

35. The red fort is / a important monument / of this place. / No error

Answer: (B) (2)
Explanation:
Correct article: “an important monument” (important begins with a vowel sound).

36. Cook ______ potatoes until they are golden.

Answer: (D) them
Explanation:
“Potatoes” is plural and already mentioned. We use them.
“Potatoes” is plural and already mentioned. We use them.

37. Intrepid
Answer: (A) Gallant
Explanation:
“Intrepid” means fearless or brave.
“Gallant” also means brave.

38. Entomologist
Answer: (D) A person who studies insects
Explanation:
“Entomo” means insect.
An entomologist studies insects.

39. The school auditorium is currently ______ built.

Answer: (B) being
Explanation:
Correct passive continuous form:
is being built.

40. You need to ______ the exam tomorrow.

Answer: (A) take
Explanation:
After “to” we use base verb.
Correct: to take the exam.

41. The fireworks will begin at ten o’clock ______.

Answer: (A) precisely
Explanation:
We need an adverb to describe the time.
“Precisely” correctly modifies “begin”.

42. The weeks ______ the communal riots were extremely tense.
Answer: (C) following
Explanation:
“The weeks following…” means the weeks after the riots.

Passage 1 (Antarctica)

43. In which part of the world is Antarctica located?

43. In which part of the world is Antarctica located?
Answer: (C) Southern Hemisphere
Explanation:
The passage clearly says Antarctica is in the Southern Hemisphere.

44. Which island is claimed by Norway?

Answer: (A) Peter I Island
Explanation:
The passage mentions Peter I Island and Bouvet Island are claimed by Norway.

45. What percentage of the Southern Hemisphere does Antarctica cover?

Answer: (C) 20
Explanation:
The passage says Antarctica covers approximately 20 percent of the Southern Hemisphere.

46. Which statement about Antarctica is correct?

Answer: (C) Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent in total area.
Explanation:
The passage clearly states this fact.

Passage 2 (Rama Rao)

47. Which statement is NOT correct?

Answer: (A) The gramophone company had its factory in Northern India.
Explanation:
This information is NOT mentioned in the passage, so it is incorrect.

48. Why was Rama Rao facing financial ruin?

Answer: (B) The gramophone company he was an agent of was wiped out of existence.
Explanation:
The passage clearly states this was the main reason for his downfall.

49. For how many years did his business bring enough money?
Answer: (D) 10 years
Explanation:
From context of the full story, his business supported him comfortably for about ten years.

50. Which austerity measure did his wife employ?

Answer: (A) Sent away the cook and the servant.
Explanation:
This shows she reduced household expenses.

Literature Section

51. Three Questions – Central Theme

Answer: (B) Wisdom through simple living and good deeds
Explanation:
Tolstoy teaches that helping others and living simply brings true wisdom.

52. Animal Farm – Napoleon’s method of gaining power

Answer: (B) Using force and fear through the dogs
Explanation:
Napoleon trains dogs and uses them to scare others and take control.

53. Tone in “Forgetting”

Answer: (B) Humorous and reflective
Explanation:
Robert Lynd uses light humour while reflecting on everyday forgetfulness.

54. Macbeth – Cause of downfall

Answer: (B) His ambition and desire for power
Explanation:
Macbeth’s uncontrolled ambition leads to his destruction.

55. Oliver Twist – What happens to Fagin?

Answer: (C) He is arrested and executed
Explanation:
At the end of the novel, Fagin is caught and sentenced to death.

56. The Daffodils – Symbolism

Answer: (B) Joy and beauty of nature
Explanation:
The daffodils represent happiness and natural beauty.

57. Leisure – Why is life called “poor”?

Answer: (B) People are too busy to appreciate nature and beauty
Explanation:
The poet says life is poor because we have “no time to stand and stare.”
58. Forgetting – What do people forget?
Answer: (B) Simple and ordinary things
Explanation:
The essay humorously discusses forgetting small everyday things.

59. Five Point Someone – Who is Neha?

Answer: (C) Professor Cherian’s daughter
Explanation:
Neha is the daughter of Professor Cherian and Hari’s love interest.

60. Good Manners – Most important speaking manner

Answer: (B) Speak clearly and sufficiently loudly
Explanation:
The essay emphasizes clarity and proper tone in communication

61. In “The Lost Jewels” by Rabindranath Tagore, what creates mystery and suspense at the end
of the story?
Answer: (B) Strange supernatural suggestions connected with Monimalika
Explanation:
The ending hints at supernatural elements connected with Monimalika, creating suspense and
mystery.

62. What is the central message of the essay “Good Manners” by J.C. Hills?
Answer: (B) Good manners are essential for a successful and happy life
Explanation:
The essay stresses that politeness and proper behaviour help build good relationships and
success.

63. In Treasure Island, what does Jim Hawkins discover inside the apple barrel?
Answer: (C) The pirates are planning a mutiny
Explanation:
Jim overhears Long John Silver and others planning to take control of the ship.

64. In Oliver Twist, what is Fagin’s role?

Answer: (C) A criminal who trains boys to steal
Explanation:
Fagin leads a gang of young boys and trains them as pickpockets.

65. Why does Oliver ask for more food at the workhouse?
Answer: (B) He is extremely hungry after poor meals
Explanation:
The boys were starving, so Oliver bravely asks for more food.

66. Five Point Someone – Major theme

Answer: (B) Friendship and pressure in student life
Explanation:
The novel focuses on friendship and academic pressure at IIT.

67. Three Questions – Lesson from the wounded man

Answer: (B) Kindness can turn enemies into friends
Explanation:
The wounded man forgives the king after being treated kindly.

68. Why do pirates search for Treasure Island?

Answer: (C) To find Captain Flint’s hidden treasure
Explanation:
The entire story revolves around finding Flint’s treasure.

69. “Narrow domestic walls” means

Answer: (B) Barriers created by prejudice and division
Explanation:
Tagore refers to social, religious, and regional divisions.

70. In Othello, who tricks Othello?

Answer: (C) Iago
Explanation:
Iago manipulates Othello into doubting Desdemona.

71. Theme of “Animals in the Prison”

Answer: (B) Human cruelty toward animals and loss of freedom
Explanation:
Nehru compares zoo animals to prisoners deprived of freedom.

72. Major change in Middle English period

Answer: (B) Vocabulary greatly expanded
Explanation:
After the Norman Conquest, many French words entered English.

73. Tiger’s Claw – Villagers’ reaction

Answer: (C) They became fearful and panicked
Explanation:
The tiger’s presence created fear among villagers.

74. Who takes remarks too literally?

Answer: (C) Stupid people
Explanation:
The essay states foolish people misunderstand polite remarks.

75. Animal Farm – Ending suggests

Answer: (B) They become as oppressive as the humans they replaced
Explanation:
The pigs become similar to the humans they once opposed.

76. The Man Who Had No Eyes – How does the blind man gain sympathy?
Answer: (B) By telling emotional stories about his blindness
Explanation:
He exaggerates his suffering to gain sympathy and money.

77. Why was Monimalika attached to her jewels?

Answer: (B) They represented her emotional security and pride
Explanation:
She valued them as symbols of status and emotional attachment.

78. Where does the poet see the daffodils?

Answer: (B) Beside the lake and beneath the trees
Explanation:
The poem clearly describes daffodils beside the lake under trees.

79. Why did English change over centuries?

Answer: (B) Influence from other languages through conquest and contact
Explanation:
Conquests like Norman invasion introduced new vocabulary.

80. Why does the poet feel happy later in Daffodils?

Answer: (B) He remembers the beautiful daffodils
Explanation:
The memory of daffodils fills his heart with joy.

81. In “The Lost Jewels”, why does Monimalika leave the house secretly?
Answer: (B) She fears her jewels may be taken away
Explanation:
She is extremely attached to her jewels and suspects they might be taken from her, so she
secretly leaves.

82. What is the major difference between stars and planets?

Answer: (A) Stars produce their own light while planets reflect light
Explanation:
Stars generate light through nuclear reactions.
Planets shine by reflecting sunlight.

83. What lesson does “Animals in the Prison” teach?

Answer: (B) Wild creatures deserve freedom and kindness
Explanation:
Nehru argues that animals suffer in captivity and deserve natural freedom.

84. In “Where the Mind is Without Fear”, what should guide human actions?
Answer: (C) Reason and truth
Explanation:
Tagore prays for a nation guided by truth and rational thinking.

85. In “King Lear”, what does Lear demand before dividing his kingdom?
Answer: (B) A declaration of their love
Explanation:
Lear asks his daughters to publicly express their love for him.

86. Which language influenced English after the Norman Conquest?

Answer: (B) French
Explanation:
After 1066, French vocabulary strongly influenced English.

87. What is the Sun described as?

Answer: (B) A source of energy
Explanation:
The Sun provides light and heat energy to the solar system.

88. In “Death Be Not Proud”, which literary device is used when Death is addressed directly?
Answer: (C) Personification
Explanation:
Death is treated as a person and spoken to directly.

89. Primary origin of Old English vocabulary

Answer: (C) Germanic tribes
Explanation:
Old English developed mainly from Anglo-Saxon (Germanic) tribes.

90. In “Hamlet”, what troubles Hamlet most?

Answer: (B) He suspects his uncle killed his father
Explanation:
The ghost reveals Claudius murdered Hamlet’s father, causing inner conflict.

91. In “Leisure”, what do humans fail to do?

Answer: (B) Stand and stare at nature
Explanation:
The poem says busy people have no time to enjoy nature.

92. Why does Nehru compare zoo animals to prisoners?

Answer: (B) They are taken away from natural freedom
Explanation:
Animals in zoos are confined just like prisoners in jail.

93. In “Death Be Not Proud”, what does the poet suggest at the end?
Answer: (B) Death will eventually die
Explanation:
Donne concludes that death is not powerful; eternal life defeats death.

94. In “Where the Mind is Without Fear”, what is the poet praying for?
Answer: (C) Freedom for his country
Explanation:
Tagore prays for India’s freedom—mental, social, and political freedom.

95. In Treasure Island, what happens to the treasure at the end?

Answer: (C) Jim Hawkins recovers most of it
Explanation:
Jim and his companions secure most of Captain Flint’s treasure.

96. In “Tiger’s Claw”, what does the Swami’s calm behaviour suggest?
Answer: (B) He is brave and spiritually confident
Explanation:
The Swami remains fearless and composed, showing spiritual strength.

97. In “The Man Who Had No Eyes”, what theme is mainly explored?
Answer: (B) Appearance versus reality
Explanation:
The blind man pretends to be helpless, but he manipulates people cleverly.
98. In “The Winter’s Tale”, why does King Leontes become suspicious?
Answer: (A) He thinks she has been unfaithful to him
Explanation:
Leontes falsely believes Hermione is having an affair.

99. Which group is mainly responsible for the earliest form of English?
Answer: (B) Anglo-Saxons
Explanation:
English began with Anglo-Saxon settlers in Britain.

100. In “Tiger’s Claw”, where was the tiger first kept?

Answer: (D) In a village house
Explanation:
The tiger was initially kept in a house before becoming dangerous