English II(B) (Previous Years Questions)
English
VOCABULARY
(Sub-topics: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, Homonyms, Spelling, Phrasal verbs, One-word substitutions, Word formation — prefixes & suffixes, Compound words, Idioms & phrases, Anagrams.)
Choose the correct sequence of the words in which they appear in a dictionary: A) legible B) legal C) legacy D) legend
Choose the phrasal verb that means ‘to completely deplete the supply of something’.
Choose the correctly spelt word.
GRAMMAR
(Sub-topics: Helping verbs, Modal auxiliaries, Ordinary verbs, Articles, Prepositions, Clauses—main/subordinate/noun/if-clauses, Sentence structures, Tenses, Agreement, Word order, Parts of speech, Conjunctions, Linkers, Transformations, Common errors.)
Identify the complex sentence: He couldn’t go to the party because he was feeling sick.
“Don’t waste time,” the teacher said to the students. Choose the correct indirect speech for the sentence above.
Three fifths of all the money ______ already been spent. Choose the correct verb that fits the blank.
Choose the type of sentence that expresses a direct command or instruction.
CONVENTIONS OF WRITING
(Sub-topics: Punctuation and Capitalisation — use of capital letters, full stop, question mark, comma, exclamation mark, double quotes, apostrophe.)
Choose the word that fits the blank with the opposite of the word underlined: Cruelty towards animals is a sin. We should show ______ to animals.
Choose the correctly spelt word.
DISCOURSES
(Sub-topics: Letter writing, Diary writing, Descriptions, Notices, Dialogue writing, Biographical sketch, Invitations, Email, Speech, Short poem, Report writing, Story writing.)
The following is not a part of the diary entry.
Choose the question which would get the answer “I like blue.”
DICTIONARY SKILLS
(Sub-topics: Alphabetical Order, Word Stress, Use of dictionaries (picture dictionary, learners dictionaries).)
Choose the correct sequence of the words in which they appear in a dictionary: legible, legal, legacy, legend.
READING COMPREHENSION
(Sub-topics: Prose comprehension, Passage-based questions, Main idea, Inference, Vocabulary in context, True/False, Multiple-choice questions based on passages.)
Read the following passage: Homework has historically been given to students to reinforce what they learn at school, and ultimately to help them learn the material better. However, too much homework is not helpful and can be counterproductive. Homework helps students:
Too much homework, according to this passage………