Grammar • Q1
Select the sentence with correct Subject-Verb Concord: Neither the principal nor the teachers was present at the meeting. Neither the principal nor the teachers were present at the meeting. Neither the principal nor the teachers is present at the meeting. Neither the principal nor the teachers has present at the meeting.
Grammar • Q2
Convert to Passive Voice: "The manager has approved all budget requests." All budget requests were approved by the manager. All budget requests have been approved by the manager. All budget requests had approved by the manager. All budget requests are being approved by the manager.
Grammar • Q3
Choose the correct Reported Speech for: "She said, 'I am completing the project now.'" She said that she is completing the project now. She said that she was completing the project then. She said that I was completing the project then. She told that she has completed the project.
Grammar • Q4
Identify the grammatically correct conditional sentence: If I had studied harder, I would pass the exam. If I studied harder, I would have passed the exam. If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam. If I have studied harder, I will pass the exam.
Grammar • Q5
Select the correct prepositions: "She excels ___ mathematics and is interested ___ astrophysics." at, in in, in with, for in, at
Grammar • Q6
Which sentence uses the past perfect continuous tense correctly? They were playing tennis for two hours before it rained. They had been playing tennis for two hours before it started raining. They played tennis for two hours when rain started. They have been playing tennis for two hours before rain came.
Grammar • Q7
Identify the sentence with the correct placement of "only": She only gave five dollars to the beggar. She gave only five dollars to the beggar. She gave five dollars only to the beggar. Only she gave five dollars to the beggar.
Vocabulary • Q8
Which word is a precise synonym for "Ephemeral"? Eternal Short-lived / Transient Massive Complicated
Vocabulary • Q9
Identify the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Look down on": To inspect from a high balcony To consider someone inferior or unworthy To search for missing items on the floor To admire someone deeply
Vocabulary • Q10
Select the antonym for "Meticulous": Careful Sloppy / Careless Precise Diligent
Vocabulary • Q11
What does the idiom "Burn the midnight oil" signify? To waste electrical power at night To work or study late into the night To cause an accidental kitchen fire To wake up early before dawn
Vocabulary • Q12
Choose the word that best fits: "The CEO's ___ speech inspired confidence among investors." Eloquent Ambiguous Monotonous Superfluous
Vocabulary • Q13
Select the correct meaning of "Pragmatic": Theoretical Practical and sensible Aggressive Emotional
Vocabulary • Q14
Which word describes a person who loves reading books? Bibliophile Philanthropist Polyglot Misanthrope
Reading • Q15
In academic reading, what does "inferring the author's tone" mean? Reading the text out loud in a microphone Deducing the author's attitude and perspective from word choices without direct statements Memorizing every word in the paragraph Counting the number of adjectives used
Reading • Q16
What is the primary difference between Skimming and Scanning? Skimming finds specific facts; scanning reads every word carefully Skimming captures the general main idea quickly; scanning locates specific data points or facts Skimming is done for novels; scanning is done for newspapers There is no difference between skimming and scanning
Reading • Q17
What constitutes a "Topic Sentence" in a paragraph? The final sentence summarizing concluding thoughts The sentence expressing the central controlling idea of the paragraph Any sentence containing a statistic or quote The longest sentence in the paragraph
Reading • Q18
When a reading passage presents "cause and effect", which transition words are typical? However, nevertheless, on the contrary Consequently, as a result, therefore For instance, such as, namely First, second, finally
Reading • Q19
What is the author's purpose when using rhetorical questions in an article? To test if the reader knows the answer To engage the reader's thoughts and emphasize a point without expecting a reply To hide information from the audience To correct grammatical mistakes
Reading • Q20
Identify the statement that represents an Opinion rather than a Fact: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level. Classical music is the most soothing genre of music ever created. The Earth revolves around the Sun once every 365.25 days. English is an official language in over 50 countries.
Writing • Q21
Which perspective MUST be used in a formal printed invitation card? First person (I/We) Second person (You) Third person (He/She/They) Imperative voice
Writing • Q22
What is the word limit boundary for a CBSE Notice or Classified Ad? 100 words 50 words maximum 150-200 words No word limit
Writing • Q23
Which formal letter opening salutation is preferred in modern business correspondence? Respected Sir/Madam, Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name], or Dear Sir/Madam, Hey there, To Whom It May Concern Only,
Writing • Q24
Where should the Byline be placed in an Article or Report? At the very bottom after the conclusion Directly below the title/headline Inside the first paragraph In a footnote at the end of the page
Writing • Q25
Which register and tone should be avoided in formal Complaint Letters? Polite yet firm language citing invoice details Aggressive, rude, or offensive personal attacks Factual chronology of events Clear request for replacement or refund