Module-2
SPEAKING (Role Play, PEP Talks, Group Discussion, Technical
Presentation)
1. In a workplace role play, what is the most important aspect to focus on?
a) Using complex vocabulary
b) Staying in character and maintaining relevance
c) Speaking faster to show confidence
d) Interrupting others to express opinions
→ Answer: b) Staying in character and maintaining relevance
2. A Personal Empowerment (PEP) talk mainly aims to:
a) Entertain the audience
b) Motivate and build self-confidence
c) Criticize negative behavior
d) Teach technical skills
→ Answer: b) Motivate and build self-confidence
3. In a Group Discussion, participants should primarily:
a) Speak continuously without pauses
b) Dominate the conversation
c) Listen actively and respond logically
d) Disagree with everyone to show confidence
→ Answer: c) Listen actively and respond logically
4. When giving a technical presentation, it is most effective to:
a) Read directly from the slides
b) Use clear visuals and explain concepts simply
c) Avoid audience questions
d) Use long sentences with jargon
→ Answer: b) Use clear visuals and explain concepts simply
5. Which of the following is the best opening line in a technical presentation?
a) “Good morning everyone, today I will bore you with some facts.”
b) “Hello, I’m here to share some interesting insights about our project on renewable
energy.”
c) “Let’s skip introductions and start right away.”
d) “I don’t know much about this topic, but I’ll try.”
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: A good introduction should be polite, confident, and relevant to the
topic.
6. During a group discussion, if another participant interrupts you, what is the best
response?
a) “Don’t interrupt me!”
b) “Please let me complete my point, and then I’ll listen to you.”
c) “You’re wrong.”
d) “Fine, you talk.”
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: It shows assertiveness and professionalism — a key workplace
communication skill.
7. In a PEP talk, which of the following strategies is most effective?
a) Quoting motivational examples
b) Giving too many statistics
c) Speaking monotonously
d) Criticizing the audience’s past performance
→ Answer: a)
🟢 Explanation: Real-life success stories and quotes inspire and empower listeners.
8. Choose the best motivational closing line for a PEP talk:
a) “So, friends, never give up — success comes to those who keep trying!”
b) “That’s all, bye-bye.”
c) “I hope you understood what I said.”
d) “Thanks for listening, maybe you’ll do something someday.”
→ Answer: a)
🟢 Explanation: A strong ending should be positive, inspiring, and grammatically
correct.
9. In a group discussion, which of the following is not appropriate?
a) Listening actively
b) Quoting relevant facts
c) Interrupting others frequently
d) Giving logical examples
→ Answer: c)
🟢 Explanation: Interrupting others shows poor communication manners and weak
teamwork skills.
10. When introducing yourself in a professional setting, which is the most
appropriate opening?
a) “Hey guys, what’s up?”
b) “Myself Ravi Kumar, working as an engineer.”
c) “Good morning, I’m Ravi Kumar. I work as a junior engineer in the design
department.”
d) “Hello, I’m Ravi. You know me already.”
→ Answer: c)
🟢 Explanation: Option (c) is formal, complete, and clear — ideal for workplace
communication.
11. Which of the following is not an element of Group discussion?
a)Group size
b)Subject knowledge
c)Evaluation of candidates
d)Unnecessary argument
12. Which of the following would not be a part of a typical presentation?
a)Introduction b)Conclusion c)Questions and answers d)a lengthy speech
13. ……….is the crucial part of an interview?
a)positive attitude b)descent dressing c)active listening d)all of these
READING (Interview of an Achiever, Skimming & Scanning)
14. Skimming is used when you want to:
a) Find a specific piece of information
b) Read quickly for the general idea
c) Memorize each detail
d) Analyze sentence structure
→ Answer: b) Read quickly for the general idea
15. Scanning helps you to:
a) Understand the full meaning of a text
b) Locate a particular fact or number
c) Summarize the text
d) Identify new vocabulary
→ Answer: b) Locate a particular fact or number
16. When reading an interview of an achiever, you should focus on:
a) The interviewer’s writing style
b) The achievements and qualities of the person
c) The background noise in the interview
d) The grammar errors
→ Answer: b) The achievements and qualities of the person
17. Which is not a good skimming strategy?
a) Reading headings and subheadings
b) Reading every line carefully
c) Checking the first and last paragraphs
d) Looking for keywords
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: Skimming is about reading selectively, not word-for-word.
18. If an achiever says, “Failures taught me more than success ever could,” it means:
a) He dislikes success.
b) He learned valuable lessons from his failures.
c) He failed in everything.
d) He avoids success.
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: The speaker highlights that failures lead to personal growth and
learning.
19. While reading an interview of a famous scientist, you should focus mainly on:
a) The grammar and punctuation used
b) The personality traits and achievements of the scientist
c) The interviewer’s background
d) The number of questions asked
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: The purpose is to understand what made the person successful —
traits, challenges, and achievements.
20. Which is necessary at an interview?
a)disagreement b)constant nodding c)timely responses d)silence
WRITING (Short Biography of an Achiever)
21. A short biography should include:
a) Only personal hobbies
b) Birth date, education, major achievements, and contributions
c) Only opinions about the person
d) Family details only
→ Answer: b) Birth date, education, major achievements, and contributions
22. The tone of a biography should be:
a) Humorous
b) Informal and emotional
c) Objective and factual
d) Argumentative
→ Answer: c) Objective and factual
23. Which of the following sentences is suitable for a biography?
a) He is a very funny guy.
b) She achieved great success due to her hard work and determination.
c) I think he is amazing.
d) You will love her story!
→ Answer: b) She achieved great success due to her hard work and determination.
24. When writing a short biography, which tense is generally used to describe
achievements?
a) Present Continuous
b) Future Tense
c) Past Tense
d) Imperative
→ Answer: c)
🟢 Explanation: Biographies describe past events and accomplishments.
25. Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal short biography?
a) “She’s super talented!”
b) “She has made outstanding contributions to environmental research.”
c) “Her work is kinda cool.”
d) “You’ll be amazed by her story.”
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: It’s factual, formal, and professional — suitable for academic or
official contexts.
26. A short biography should be written in:
a) A humorous and exaggerated tone
b) A formal and factual tone
c) A personal and emotional tone
d) An argumentative tone
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: Biographies aim to inform readers about real achievements in a
formal, factual style.
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT (Idioms and Phrases)
27. “A blessing in disguise” means:
a) Something that appears bad but turns out good
b) A hidden gift
c) A curse
d) An unexpected loss
→ Answer: a) Something that appears bad but turns out good
28. “Hit the nail on the head” means:
a) To make a mistake
b) To say exactly the right thing
c) To hurt someone
d) To guess randomly
→ Answer: b) To say exactly the right thing
29. “Once in a blue moon” refers to:
a) Something that happens rarely
b) Something that happens often
c) A sad event
d) A festival
→ Answer: a) Something that happens rarely
30. “Break the ice” means:
a) To start a conversation in a social situation
b) To break something cold
c) To avoid people
d) To argue with someone
→ Answer: a) To start a conversation in a social situation
31. “Burning the midnight oil” means:
a) Wasting time late at night
b) Working or studying late into the night
c) Sleeping late after watching TV
d) Doing unnecessary work
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: The phrase originates from using an oil lamp late at night for studying or
working.
32. In a presentation, if your teacher says “You really hit the nail on the head,” it means:
a) You made a serious mistake.
b) You said something completely correct.
c) You changed the topic.
d) You missed the point.
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: “Hit the nail on the head” means you expressed the exact or most accurate
point.
33. “Pulling someone’s leg” means:
a) Helping someone physically
b) Making fun of someone in a friendly way
c) Interrupting someone
d) Giving advice
→ Answer: b)
🟢 Explanation: It’s an idiom meaning “to tease someone playfully.”