100525 + Interview Questions in GENERAL QA IN GENERAL AWARENESS

1.	To "eat your words" means _____. A) to apologize B) to shout loudly C) to be quiet
Answer» Correct option is A) to apologize

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2.	I’m not sure which restaurant ________ . A) to eat on B) eating at C) to eat at D) for eating
Answer» Correct option is C) to eat at

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3.	To "eat out" means _____. A) to rot away B) to eat in a restaurant C) to eat everything
Answer» Correct option is B) to eat in a restaurant

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4.	______ is a form of communication that allows students to put their feelings and ideas on paper. (a) Listening Skill (b) Writing Skill (c) Speaking Skill
Answer» Writing Skill is a form of communication that allows students to put their feelings and ideas on paper.

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5.	He is thinking _____ retiring _____ his post several years before the normal age. A) of / from B) about / of C) of / of D) of / for
Answer» Correct option is A) of / from

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6.	This is the restaurant ________ we used to eat. A) which B) where C) that D) when
Answer» Correct option is B) where

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7.	They wait _____ you very well in this restaurant. A) for B) on C) at D) in
Answer» Correct option is B) on

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8.	The disorder which shows lack of interest in social relationships and people tend to be distant, detached and indifferent is: a) Avoidant b) Obsessive c) Schizoid d) Paranoid
Answer» c) Schizoid The disorder which shows lack of interest in social relationships and people tend to be distant, detached and indifferent is Schizoid.

8.

The disorder which shows lack of interest in social relationships and people tend to be distant, detached and indifferent is: a) Avoidant b) Obsessive c) Schizoid d) Paranoid

Answer»

c) Schizoid

The disorder which shows lack of interest in social relationships and people tend to be distant, detached and indifferent is Schizoid.

Discussion

9.	We’ve _____ bread. I’ll have to go to the baker’s to buy some more. A) run away with B) run down C) run off D) run out of E) run over
Answer» Correct option is D) run out of

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10.	A queue of people were waiting _____ the last bus. A) on B) at C) of D) for
Answer» Correct option is D) for

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11.	_ is characterised by a lack of interest in social relationship and people tend to be distant ,detached and indifferent. a) dependent b) narcisstic c) obsessive d) schizoid
Answer» schizoid is characterised by a lack of interest in social relationship and people tend to be distant ,detached and indifferent.

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12.	_____ money, not war! A) Do B) Make C) Study D) Get
Answer» Correct option is B) Make

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13.	General Determiners : a, an, any, another, other, what
Answer» Eg. Hamid left with the other boys. Noorey bought a tambourine. I want an umbrella and not any toys.

13.

General Determiners : a, an, any, another, other, what

Answer»

Eg. Hamid left with the other boys.

Noorey bought a tambourine.

I want an umbrella and not any toys.

Discussion

14.	Before you go on holiday, you should _____ sure that the doors and windows are shut and locked. A) do B) make C) get D) hear
Answer» Correct option is B) make

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15.	The Interrogative Determiner : which
Answer» Eg. Which toy was Samir’s? It looks same like Abdul’s.

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16.	Even the most detached and indifferent spectator can be ________ away by enthusiasm at a horserace. A) carried B) moved C) excited D) stirred E) swept
Answer» Correct option is A) carried

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17.	The sight of young trees and merry children, on the way to Cochin, is........ the poet’s aging mother.A. like a divine assurance forB. in sharp contrast toC. a distraction from pain forD. the bridge between the poet and
Answer» Correct answer is: B. in sharp contrast to The sight of young trees and merry children, on the way to Cochin, is B. in sharp contrast to the poet’s aging mother.

17.

The sight of young trees and merry children, on the way to Cochin, is........ the poet’s aging mother.A. like a divine assurance forB. in sharp contrast toC. a distraction from pain forD. the bridge between the poet and

Answer»

Correct answer is: B. in sharp contrast to

The sight of young trees and merry children, on the way to Cochin, is B. in sharp contrast to the poet’s aging mother.

Discussion

18.	That cupboard must always be ________ carefully locked. A) guarded B) shut C) closed D) kept E) held
Answer» Correct option is D) kept

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19.	Use simple present tense of verb in the bracket and fill the blanks:1. Look! He (fly)______the kite high 2. Yesterday he went by car, but today he (go)on a cycle. 3. If he (pass)the exam, he will get a good job. 4. Mohan will jump in joy if he (see) you coming. 5. If Vijay (run)fast, he will be able to catch the train.
Answer» 1. Flies 2. goes 3. passes 4. sees 5. runs

19.

Use simple present tense of verb in the bracket and fill the blanks:1. Look! He (fly)______the kite high 2. Yesterday he went by car, but today he (go)on a cycle. 3. If he (pass)the exam, he will get a good job. 4. Mohan will jump in joy if he (see) you coming. 5. If Vijay (run)fast, he will be able to catch the train.

Answer»

1. Flies

2. goes

3. passes

4. sees

5. runs

Discussion

20.	The Demonstrative Determiners : this, that, these, those
Answer» Eg. Those shops do not sell sweets but these shops sell. This boy bought a policeman and that boy bought a lawyer.

20.

The Demonstrative Determiners : this, that, these, those

Answer»

Eg. Those shops do not sell sweets but these shops sell.

This boy bought a policeman and that boy bought a lawyer.

Discussion

21.	Use singular pronouns and fill in the blanks :1. _____gave_____a gift. 2. _____went out when_____rained. 3. _____do not want_____to steal things. 4. When he met_____I gave_____an advice.
Answer» 1. He, her 2. She, it 3. I, you 4. me, him

21.

Use singular pronouns and fill in the blanks :1. ___gave_a gift. 2. _went out when_rained. 3. _do not want_to steal things. 4. When he met_I gave___an advice.

Answer»

1. He, her

2. She, it

3. I, you

4. me, him

Discussion

22.	The ________ of trees in the water was very clear. A) mirror B) sight C) reflection D) shadow E) picture
Answer» Correct option is C) reflection

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23.	Fill in the blanks with possessive pronouns: 1. The travellers brought a lot of goods. The goods were _______ 2. A man was riding a motor bike. The bike was _______ 3. She stitched the torn dresses from her cupboard. The dresses were _______ 4. The certificates belong to me. They are _______ 5. This classroom belongs to us. It is certainly _______6. The photos look so good. They are _______ 7. The dog has a puppy. It is _______
Answer» 1. theirs 2. his 3. hers 4. mine 5. ours 6. yours 7. its

23.

Fill in the blanks with possessive pronouns: 1. The travellers brought a lot of goods. The goods were ___ 2. A man was riding a motor bike. The bike was _ 3. She stitched the torn dresses from her cupboard. The dresses were _ 4. The certificates belong to me. They are _ 5. This classroom belongs to us. It is certainly _6. The photos look so good. They are _ 7. The dog has a puppy. It is _____

Answer»

1. theirs

2. his

3. hers

4. mine

5. ours

6. yours

7. its

Discussion

24.	Use Plural pronouns and fill in the blanks:1. Raj and Rahul are brothers and live in the same house. 2. They are my friends, I meet in the park. 3. My father and I went to the mall, but it was closed. 4. We won the match. Everybody congratulated
Answer» 1. They 2. Them 3. we 4. us

24.

Use Plural pronouns and fill in the blanks:1. Raj and Rahul are brothers and live in the same house. 2. They are my friends, I meet in the park. 3. My father and I went to the mall, but it was closed. 4. We won the match. Everybody congratulated

Answer»

1. They

2. Them

3. we

4. us

Discussion

25.

List out the transitive and intransitive verbs in following words.(come, buy, teach, learn, arrive, sing, run, draw, jump, write )

Answer»

Transitive	Intransitive
buy	come
teach	arrive
learn	run
sing	jump
draw
write

Discussion

26.	The Possessive Pronouns : my, your, his, her, its, our, their, whose
Answer» Eg. The shop has his address and my address. They were taking their treasures. Smack your lips.

26.

The Possessive Pronouns : my, your, his, her, its, our, their, whose

Answer»

Eg. The shop has his address and my address.

They were taking their treasures.

Smack your lips.

Discussion

27.	Change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun. 1. This is my pen. 2. She missed her purse. 3. Her speech is nice. 4. My book is new. 5. My bike is costly.
Answer» 1. This pen is mine. 2. The missed purse is hers. 3. The nice speech is hers. 4. The new book is mine. 5. The costly bike is mine.

27.

Change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun. 1. This is my pen. 2. She missed her purse. 3. Her speech is nice. 4. My book is new. 5. My bike is costly.

Answer»

1. This pen is mine.

2. The missed purse is hers.

3. The nice speech is hers.

4. The new book is mine.

5. The costly bike is mine.

Discussion

28.	Use the word “as” as an adverb and a conjunction.
Answer» We ran as fast as we could, (adv) As he was late, we went without him. (conj)

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29.	Use the word “each” as an adjective and a pronoun.
Answer» Each day brings its opportunity, (adj) I received a rupee from each, (pronoun)

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30.	A solution has 18% of A, 40% of B and the rest is C. If 50% of B is withdrawn and the same amount of solution A is put back into the mixture, the quantity of C would be 160 litres more than the final quantity of A. Find the initial quantity of B in the mixture?1. 15602. 15803. 16804. 1600
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1600 Given: Quantity of A = 18% of total solution Quantity of B = 40% of total solution Quantity of C = Total solution – (Total quantity of A and B) 50% of B is withdrawn and the same amount of solution A is put back into the mixture Initial quantity of C = 160 Calculations: Let the total solution be 100x Quantity of A = 100x × 18/100 = 18x Quantity of B = 100x × 40/100 = 40x Quantity of C = Total solution – (Total quantity of A and B) ⇒ 100x – (18x + 40x) ⇒ 100x – 58x = 42x It is given that 50% of B is withdrawn and the same amount of solution A is put back into the mixture = 50% of B = (50/100) × 40x = 20x A will be = 18x + 20x = 38x The quantity of C would be 160 litres more than the final quantity of A ⇒ 42x – 38x = 160 ⇒ 4x = 160 ⇒ x = 40 Initial quantity of B in the mixture = 40x = 40 × 40 = 1600 litres ∴ Initial quantity of B in the mixture is 1600 litres

30.

A solution has 18% of A, 40% of B and the rest is C. If 50% of B is withdrawn and the same amount of solution A is put back into the mixture, the quantity of C would be 160 litres more than the final quantity of A. Find the initial quantity of B in the mixture?1. 15602. 15803. 16804. 1600

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1600

Given:

Quantity of A = 18% of total solution

Quantity of B = 40% of total solution

Quantity of C = Total solution – (Total quantity of A and B)

50% of B is withdrawn and the same amount of solution A is put back into the mixture

Initial quantity of C = 160

Calculations:

Let the total solution be 100x

Quantity of A = 100x × 18/100 = 18x

Quantity of B = 100x × 40/100 = 40x

Quantity of C = Total solution – (Total quantity of A and B)

⇒ 100x – (18x + 40x)

⇒ 100x – 58x = 42x

It is given that 50% of B is withdrawn and the same amount of solution A is put back into the

mixture = 50% of B = (50/100) × 40x = 20x

A will be = 18x + 20x = 38x

The quantity of C would be 160 litres more than the final quantity of A

⇒ 42x – 38x = 160

⇒ 4x = 160

⇒ x = 40

Initial quantity of B in the mixture = 40x = 40 × 40 = 1600 litres

∴ Initial quantity of B in the mixture is 1600 litres

Discussion

31.	Use the word “fast” as a noun, an adjective and adverb.
Answer» He didn’t take anything during the fast, (noun) I missed the fast train, (adj ) She speaks fast, (adv)

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32.	Use the word “wrong” as an adjective, adverb and a noun.
Answer» You have taken the wrong road, (adj) Hari was wrongly arrested, (adv) We must differentiate the right and wrong, (noun)

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33.	Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:John is best student in the class, (absence of the definite article)
Answer» John is the best student in the class.

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34.	Use the word ‘care’ as a verb and as a noun in sentences of your own.
Answer» We don’t care what happens. (Verb) The care of my children is my first priority. (Noun)

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35.	Given below are two quantities named I and II. Based on the given information, you have to determine the relation between the two quantities. You should use the given data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose among the possible answers. The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 4 : 5. If 45 students from the same school left in the same ratio and 40 new girls joined the school, then the ratio of boys to girls becomes 4 : 9. Quantity I : What percentage of total students will be boys if 50% of the total number of boys leave the school? Quantity II : 30% 1. Quantity : I > Quantity : II2. Quantity : I ≥ Quantity : II3. Quantity : I
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Quantity : I < Quantity : II Let the number of boys = 4x and the number of girls = 5x If 45 students from the same school leave the school Then the number of boys left =\(\frac{45\times 4}{9}=20\) Then the number of girls left =\(\frac{45\times 5}{9}=25\) According to the question, \(\frac{{4x - 20}}{{5x - 25 + 40}} = \frac{4}{9} = > \frac{{4x - 20}}{{5x + 15}} = = \frac{4}{9}\) 36x – 180 = 20x + 60 16x = 240 x = 15 the number of boys = 4x = 4 × 15 = 60 and the number of girls = 5x = 5 × 15 = 75 When, 50% of the boys left then the remaining number of boys = 50% of 60 = 30 Total students = 30 + 75 = 105 \(Reqd. \% \frac{30\times 100}{105}=28.57%\)%

35.

Given below are two quantities named I and II. Based on the given information, you have to determine the relation between the two quantities. You should use the given data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose among the possible answers. The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 4 : 5. If 45 students from the same school left in the same ratio and 40 new girls joined the school, then the ratio of boys to girls becomes 4 : 9. Quantity I : What percentage of total students will be boys if 50% of the total number of boys leave the school? Quantity II : 30% 1. Quantity : I > Quantity : II2. Quantity : I ≥ Quantity : II3. Quantity : I

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Quantity : I < Quantity : II

Let the number of boys = 4x and the number of girls = 5x

If 45 students from the same school leave the school

Then the number of boys left =\(\frac{45\times 4}{9}=20\)

Then the number of girls left =\(\frac{45\times 5}{9}=25\)

According to the question,
\(\frac{{4x - 20}}{{5x - 25 + 40}} = \frac{4}{9} = > \frac{{4x - 20}}{{5x + 15}} = = \frac{4}{9}\)

36x – 180 = 20x + 60

16x = 240

x = 15

the number of boys = 4x = 4 × 15 = 60

and the number of girls = 5x = 5 × 15 = 75

When, 50% of the boys left then the remaining number of boys = 50% of 60 = 30

Total students = 30 + 75 = 105

\(Reqd. \% \frac{30\times 100}{105}=28.57%\)%

Discussion

36.	Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:The principal with all the teachers are present, (subjectverb agreement)
Answer» The principal with all the teachers is present.

Discussion

37.	Use the word ‘walk’ as a verb and as a noun in sentences of your own.
Answer» I go for a walk in the evenings. (Noun) We walk every Sunday on beach. (Verb)

Discussion

38.	What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?18, 21, 27, 39, ?, 111 1. 632. 363. 664. 605. None of these
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 63 Calculation: The series follows the following pattern 18 + 3 = 21 21 + 6 = 27 27 + 12 = 39 39 + 24 = 63 63 + 48 = 111 ∴ The missing number is 63.

38.

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?18, 21, 27, 39, ?, 111 1. 632. 363. 664. 605. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 63

Calculation:

The series follows the following pattern

18 + 3 = 21

21 + 6 = 27

27 + 12 = 39

39 + 24 = 63

63 + 48 = 111

∴ The missing number is 63.

Discussion

39.	The ratio between the number of students in class I and II is 8 : 5, that between the number of students in class II and III is 3 : 4 and that between the number of students in class III and IV is 7 : 8. If the difference between the number of students in class II and IV is 33, then the number of students in class III is:1. 682. 903. 844. 76
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 84 Given: The number of students in class I and II is 8 : 5 The number of students in class II and III is 3 : 4 The number of students in class III and IV is 7 : 8 Difference between the number of students in class II and IV is 33 Calculation: Let the number of students in class I is 8x Number of students in class II = 8x × 5/8 = 5x Number of students in class III = 5x × 4/3 = 20x/3 Number of students in class IV = 20x/3 × 8/7 = 160x/21 160x/21 – 5x = 33 ⇒ (160x – 105x)/21 = 33 ⇒ 55x/21 = 33 ⇒ x = (33 × 21)/55 ⇒ x = 12.6 ⇒ Number of students in class III = (20 × 12.6)/3 = 84 ∴ Number of students in class III is 84

39.

The ratio between the number of students in class I and II is 8 : 5, that between the number of students in class II and III is 3 : 4 and that between the number of students in class III and IV is 7 : 8. If the difference between the number of students in class II and IV is 33, then the number of students in class III is:1. 682. 903. 844. 76

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 84

Given:

The number of students in class I and II is 8 : 5

The number of students in class II and III is 3 : 4

The number of students in class III and IV is 7 : 8

Difference between the number of students in class II and IV is 33

Calculation:

Let the number of students in class I is 8x

Number of students in class II = 8x × 5/8 = 5x

Number of students in class III = 5x × 4/3 = 20x/3

Number of students in class IV = 20x/3 × 8/7 = 160x/21

160x/21 – 5x = 33

⇒ (160x – 105x)/21 = 33

⇒ 55x/21 = 33

⇒ x = (33 × 21)/55

⇒ x = 12.6

⇒ Number of students in class III = (20 × 12.6)/3 = 84

∴ Number of students in class III is 84

Discussion

40.	Use the word “equal” as a noun, adjective, verb and adverb in your own sentences
Answer» Sangeetha treated Tarun and Kavin as equals, (noun) Father gave equal share of his property to his sons and daughters, (adj) One plus one equals two. (verb) We decided to divide the amount equally, (adverb)

Discussion

41.	Use the word ‘beauty’ as an adjective and as a noun in sentences of your own
Answer» Sunitha is a beauty queen. (Adj) Her beauty is stunning. (Noun)

Discussion

42.	What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?13, 14, 30, ?, 376, 18851. 902. 993. 934. 955. None of these
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 93 Calculation: The series follows the following pattern 13 × 1 + 1 = 14 14 × 2 + 2 = 30 30 × 3 + 3 = 93 93 × 4 + 4 = 376 376 × 5 + 5 = 1885 ∴ The missing number is 93.

42.

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?13, 14, 30, ?, 376, 18851. 902. 993. 934. 955. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 93

Calculation:

The series follows the following pattern

13 × 1 + 1 = 14

14 × 2 + 2 = 30

30 × 3 + 3 = 93

93 × 4 + 4 = 376

376 × 5 + 5 = 1885

∴ The missing number is 93.

Discussion

43.	What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?13, 14, 30, ?, 376, 18851. 452. 353. 324. 935. None of these
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 93 Calculation: The series follows the following pattern 13 × 1 + 1 = 14 14 × 2 + 2 = 30 30 × 3 + 3 = 93 93 × 4 + 4 = 376 376 × 5 + 5 = 1885 ∴ The missing number is 93.

43.

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?13, 14, 30, ?, 376, 18851. 452. 353. 324. 935. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 93

Calculation:

The series follows the following pattern

13 × 1 + 1 = 14

14 × 2 + 2 = 30

30 × 3 + 3 = 93

93 × 4 + 4 = 376

376 × 5 + 5 = 1885

∴ The missing number is 93.

Discussion

44.	Use the word ‘money’ as an adjective and as a noun in sentences of your own
Answer» Ram is a moneyed person. (Adj) He has a lot of money. (Noun)

Discussion

45.	You are Seema/Suresh, living in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Write an e-mail to the health officer of your city drawing his attention to the use of single-use plastics in your locality.
Answer» To [email protected] From [email protected] Subject Use of single-use plastics Sir I would like to draw your kind attention to the use of plastics that has pervaded in my locality. It is a new locality where one can find big and beautiful buildings. When it was brought into being a few years ago, the municipal authorities had given a word to look into the needs of the residents. Unfortunately, their promises proved to be mere words. The roads of our locality are littered with polythene bags. The beauty of the entire landscape is lost: During rainy days: drainage gets clogged Though state government has banned single-use plastic in Jan 2019, its use is quite extensive all over the city. There are no dustbins, people throw the waste material on the roadside.I, therefore, request you to please look into the matter seriously and take steps to curb the menace of plastic overuse. We will be thankful if you address this problem and help us. Yours sincerely Seema

45.

You are Seema/Suresh, living in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Write an e-mail to the health officer of your city drawing his attention to the use of single-use plastics in your locality.

Answer»

To [email protected]

From [email protected]

Subject Use of single-use plastics

Sir

I would like to draw your kind attention to the use of plastics that has pervaded in my locality. It is a new locality where one can find big and beautiful buildings. When it was brought into being a few years ago, the municipal authorities had given a word to look into the needs of the residents.

Unfortunately, their promises proved to be mere words. The roads of our locality are littered with polythene bags. The beauty of the entire landscape is lost: During rainy days:

drainage gets clogged
Though state government has banned single-use plastic in Jan 2019, its use is quite extensive all over the city.

There are no dustbins, people throw the waste material on the roadside.I, therefore, request you to please look into the matter seriously and take steps to curb the menace of plastic overuse. We will be thankful if you address this problem and help us.

Yours sincerely

Seema

Discussion

46.	You are Varghese/Mary. You have been invited to attend the convocation of your friend’s sister during summer vacation. Write an e-mail to higher regretting your inability to attend it.
Answer» To [email protected] From [email protected] Subject Inability to attend the convocation Dear Ancy Thank you for your cordial invitation to the occasion of your convocation function. I, however, regret my inability to be with you on this happy occasion as we shall be leaving for Ooty for a family trip on 19th June, 20XX. Please excuse my absence. Do convey my regards and best wishes to your sister. Yours sincerely Varghese/Mary

46.

You are Varghese/Mary. You have been invited to attend the convocation of your friend’s sister during summer vacation. Write an e-mail to higher regretting your inability to attend it.

Answer»

To [email protected]

From [email protected]

Subject Inability to attend the convocation

Dear Ancy

Thank you for your cordial invitation to the occasion of your convocation function. I, however, regret my inability to be with you on this happy occasion as we shall be leaving for Ooty for a family trip on 19th June, 20XX. Please excuse my absence. Do convey my regards and best wishes to your sister.

Yours sincerely

Varghese/Mary

Discussion

47.	Draft a mail to Prof. Hemalatha inviting her to preside over your school’s English literary Association meeting. School Pupil Leader. You are Swetha/Swithin.
Answer» To [email protected] From [email protected]/[email protected] Subject Inviting to preside over English literary association Dear Madam I would like to invite you for presiding over the inauguration of our school’s literary Association scheduled to be held at Auditorium, Presidency Girls Hr. Sec. School, Egmore on 18th July 2019 at 2.30 pm. On behalf of the school, I invite you to deliver the keynote address also. Kindly send your consent by mail as we need to print the invitation cards. Yours sincerely Swetha/Swithin

47.

Draft a mail to Prof. Hemalatha inviting her to preside over your school’s English literary Association meeting. School Pupil Leader. You are Swetha/Swithin.

Answer»

To [email protected]

From [email protected]/[email protected]

Subject Inviting to preside over English literary association

Dear Madam

I would like to invite you for presiding over the inauguration of our school’s literary Association scheduled to be held at Auditorium, Presidency Girls Hr. Sec. School, Egmore on 18th July 2019 at 2.30 pm. On behalf of the school, I invite you to deliver the keynote address also. Kindly send your consent by mail as we need to print the invitation cards.

Yours sincerely

Swetha/Swithin

Discussion

48.	Write in short, the summary of A Pinch of Snuff pieces:
Answer» A Pinch of Snuff- 'A Pinch of Snuff' is a short story written by manohar Malgaonkar. It has been taken from contemporary Indian short stories in English.It is a Profound comedy full of wit. The another is Under-Secretary in Delhi. He is not very much interested in guesting. And Nanukaka, his mother's brother came to him as his guest. He went to station to receive him. Nanukaka is a striking figure. His hair is white and he has impressive moustache. The still wers old fashioned black coat. As the author went, Nanukaka gave him a basket. Infact, there was a kitten in the basket. Later, the author came to know that Nanukaka had come to see minister in that heat. And it is said that ministers are regarded as even more than God. So, it was a difficult task to see them. First day, Nanukoaka, with the author, went to see minister. he spent to hours, being transferred from one chaprasi to another. But he did not see any minister. Before every action, he first take a pinch of snufrf. Now, he thought and thought, and finally made a unique plan to see a minster. First of all, he managed a new car, and make the author his drive. He went to see a minister. Siohan lal Nanukaka uses so many impressive words Like U.P., J.K., H.B., etc. so that he may impress the minister. He also uses the name of big cities to show himself a big face. And he discussed his cotton business to prove that he was very rich. Sometime, he present himself as a zamindar to attract a leaser. When he says himself a hereditary astrologer to the Maharaja of Ninnore, it proves that he is a great scholar. By this way, Nanukaka went from author's home. Now the author wants to be somewhere for from guesting.

48.

Write in short, the summary of A Pinch of Snuff pieces:

Answer»

A Pinch of Snuff- 'A Pinch of Snuff' is a short story written by manohar Malgaonkar. It has been taken from contemporary Indian short stories in English.It is a Profound comedy full of wit.

The another is Under-Secretary in Delhi. He is not very much interested in guesting. And Nanukaka, his mother's brother came to him as his guest. He went to station to receive him. Nanukaka is a striking figure. His hair is white and he has impressive moustache. The still wers old fashioned black coat. As the author went, Nanukaka gave him a basket. Infact, there was a kitten in the basket.

Later, the author came to know that Nanukaka had come to see minister in that heat. And it is said that ministers are regarded as even more than God. So, it was a difficult task to see them. First day, Nanukoaka, with the author, went to see minister. he spent to hours, being transferred from one chaprasi to another. But he did not see any minister.

Before every action, he first take a pinch of snufrf. Now, he thought and thought, and finally made a unique plan to see a minster. First of all, he managed a new car, and make the author his drive. He went to see a minister. Siohan lal Nanukaka uses so many impressive words Like U.P., J.K., H.B., etc. so that he may impress the minister. He also uses the name of big cities to show himself a big face. And he discussed his cotton business to prove that he was very rich. Sometime, he present himself as a zamindar to attract a leaser. When he says himself a hereditary astrologer to the Maharaja of Ninnore, it proves that he is a great scholar.

By this way, Nanukaka went from author's home. Now the author wants to be somewhere for from guesting.

Discussion

49.	Name the authors of the following pieces : (a) Indian Civilization and Culture (b) A Pinch of Snuff (c) The Earth.
Answer» (a) Mahatma Ghandhi (b) Manohar Malgaonkar (c) H.E. Bates

49.

Name the authors of the following pieces : (a) Indian Civilization and Culture (b) A Pinch of Snuff (c) The Earth.

Answer»

(a) Mahatma Ghandhi

(b) Manohar Malgaonkar

(c) H.E. Bates

Discussion

50.

Complete the following sentences on the basis of your textual reading:(a) Seibei was possionately interested in ..........(b) Seibei was ................. old.

Answer»

(a) Seibei was possionately interested in gourds.

(b) Seibei was Twelve Year's old.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

To "eat your words" means _____. A) to apologize B) to shout loudly C) to be quiet

I’m not sure which restaurant ________ . A) to eat on B) eating at C) to eat at D) for eating

To "eat out" means _____. A) to rot away B) to eat in a restaurant C) to eat everything

______ is a form of communication that allows students to put their feelings and ideas on paper. (a) Listening Skill (b) Writing Skill (c) Speaking Skill

He is thinking _____ retiring _____ his post several years before the normal age. A) of / from B) about / of C) of / of D) of / for

This is the restaurant ________ we used to eat. A) which B) where C) that D) when

They wait _____ you very well in this restaurant. A) for B) on C) at D) in

The disorder which shows lack of interest in social relationships and people tend to be distant, detached and indifferent is: a) Avoidant b) Obsessive c) Schizoid d) Paranoid

We’ve _____ bread. I’ll have to go to the baker’s to buy some more. A) run away with B) run down C) run off D) run out of E) run over

A queue of people were waiting _____ the last bus. A) on B) at C) of D) for

_ is characterised by a lack of interest in social relationship and people tend to be distant ,detached and indifferent. a) dependent b) narcisstic c) obsessive d) schizoid

_____ money, not war! A) Do B) Make C) Study D) Get

General Determiners : a, an, any, another, other, what

Before you go on holiday, you should _____ sure that the doors and windows are shut and locked. A) do B) make C) get D) hear

The Interrogative Determiner : which

Even the most detached and indifferent spectator can be ________ away by enthusiasm at a horserace. A) carried B) moved C) excited D) stirred E) swept

The sight of young trees and merry children, on the way to Cochin, is........ the poet’s aging mother.A. like a divine assurance forB. in sharp contrast toC. a distraction from pain forD. the bridge between the poet and

That cupboard must always be ________ carefully locked. A) guarded B) shut C) closed D) kept E) held

The Demonstrative Determiners : this, that, these, those

Use singular pronouns and fill in the blanks :1. _____gave_____a gift. 2. _____went out when_____rained. 3. _____do not want_____to steal things. 4. When he met_____I gave_____an advice.

The ________ of trees in the water was very clear. A) mirror B) sight C) reflection D) shadow E) picture

Use Plural pronouns and fill in the blanks:1. Raj and Rahul are brothers and live in the same house. 2. They are my friends, I meet in the park. 3. My father and I went to the mall, but it was closed. 4. We won the match. Everybody congratulated

List out the transitive and intransitive verbs in following words.(come, buy, teach, learn, arrive, sing, run, draw, jump, write )

The Possessive Pronouns : my, your, his, her, its, our, their, whose

Change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun. 1. This is my pen. 2. She missed her purse. 3. Her speech is nice. 4. My book is new. 5. My bike is costly.

Use the word “as” as an adverb and a conjunction.

Use the word “each” as an adjective and a pronoun.

A solution has 18% of A, 40% of B and the rest is C. If 50% of B is withdrawn and the same amount of solution A is put back into the mixture, the quantity of C would be 160 litres more than the final quantity of A. Find the initial quantity of B in the mixture?1. 15602. 15803. 16804. 1600

Use the word “fast” as a noun, an adjective and adverb.

Use the word “wrong” as an adjective, adverb and a noun.

Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:John is best student in the class, (absence of the definite article)

Use the word ‘care’ as a verb and as a noun in sentences of your own.

Spot the errors in the following sentences and correct them:The principal with all the teachers are present, (subjectverb agreement)

Use the word ‘walk’ as a verb and as a noun in sentences of your own.

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?18, 21, 27, 39, ?, 111 1. 632. 363. 664. 605. None of these

Use the word “equal” as a noun, adjective, verb and adverb in your own sentences

Use the word ‘beauty’ as an adjective and as a noun in sentences of your own

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?13, 14, 30, ?, 376, 18851. 902. 993. 934. 955. None of these

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?13, 14, 30, ?, 376, 18851. 452. 353. 324. 935. None of these

Use the word ‘money’ as an adjective and as a noun in sentences of your own

You are Seema/Suresh, living in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Write an e-mail to the health officer of your city drawing his attention to the use of single-use plastics in your locality.

You are Varghese/Mary. You have been invited to attend the convocation of your friend’s sister during summer vacation. Write an e-mail to higher regretting your inability to attend it.

Draft a mail to Prof. Hemalatha inviting her to preside over your school’s English literary Association meeting. School Pupil Leader. You are Swetha/Swithin.

Write in short, the summary of A Pinch of Snuff pieces:

Name the authors of the following pieces : (a) Indian Civilization and Culture (b) A Pinch of Snuff (c) The Earth.

Complete the following sentences on the basis of your textual reading:(a) Seibei was possionately interested in ..........(b) Seibei was ................. old.

He is thinking _ retiring _ his post several years before the normal age. A) of / from B) about / of C) of / of D) of / for

Use singular pronouns and fill in the blanks :1. ___gave_a gift. 2. _went out when_rained. 3. _do not want_to steal things. 4. When he met_I gave___an advice.