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How does nature communicate with the Toru Dutt? |
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Answer» Like Wordsworth, Toru Dutt is also a great lover of nature. She has also had mystical experiences in communion with nature. The emotional bonding between herself and the giant Casuarina tree is beyond reason. When she is away on the shores of Italy and France, she could distinctly hear the dirge-like murmer of her beloved tree who obviously missed her. She could perceive it as the tree’s lament and eerie speech expressing its anguish over the long spells of her absence. Ordinary human eyes will fail to perceive the distinct communication of the Casuarina tree. But through the eyes of faith, similar to William Wordsworth’s inward eye in the poem ‘Daffodils’ it is possible. She was able to vividly see in her inner vision the sublime form of the Casuarina tree. The surprising thing is that she was able to see the tree in its prime in her own “loved native clime.” |
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Substitute the underlined word with the appropriate polite alternative. Joseph was half bald at 25.(a) follicular challenged (b) hairless (c) hairy (d) glaring |
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Answer» (a) follicular challenged |
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Substitute the underlined word with the appropriate polite alternative. Surya was lazy. (a) motivational (b) emotional (c) motivationally deficient (d) sensitive |
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Answer» (c) motivationally deficient |
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Write a dialogue of minimum 3 exchanges between two friends discussing about a Book Fair. |
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Answer» Rajini : Did you visit the Book Fair that started last week? Ravi : Yes, I did. I was in fact waiting for the Book Fair to start. Rajini : I know that you are a Voracious reader. How many did you buy? Ravi : I bought a couple of mystery and detective novels by Tamizhvanan, Agatha Christie and Sujatha. What are you planning to buy? Rajini : I need to buy a good set of Encyclopedias Ravi : Do you want me to accompany you? I too want to buy some books published by Scholastic India. |
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How did Hillary and Tenzing prepare themselves before they set off to the summit? |
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Answer» They started up their cookers and drank lots of lemon juice and sugar. Then they took sardines and biscuits. Hillary cleaned the ice off the oxygen sets. He rechecked and tested them. He had removed his boots which had become wet the day before. They were now frozen solid. It would be very challenging to start climbing ice-cold Himalayas with such wet and chilling boots. So, he cooked them over the fierce flame of Primus and managed to soften them up. They were also conscious of the probabilityof braving snow storms during the ascent. They fortified their clothing with wind proof and also pulled three pairs of gloves silk, woollen, and windproof on to their hands. At 6.30 am they crawled out of their tent into the snow. They hoisted their 30 lb. of oxygen gear on their backs. Connecting their oxygen masks they turned on the valves to bring life-giving oxygen into their lungs. Taking a few deep breaths, they got ready to go. |
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Describe the process of making ice cream. |
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Answer» Boil one litre of milk till it becomes thick and creamy and is reduced to one fourth its quantity. Add sugar to taste. Keep aside five tablespoons of cold milk and mix two heaped spoons of ice cream powder. Pour the ice cream powder mixed milk to the boiling milk and stir continuously till it thickens. Add two drops of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate essence to taste and stir well. After it cools, freeze for four hours. |
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Describe the process of recycling waste materials. |
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Answer» The first step is to collect the materials that can be recycled such as Aluminum cans, Car Bumpers, Newspapers and paper towels, Motor oil, Nails, Trash bags, Egg cartons and Laundry detergent bottles. Once the items have been collected the next step is to find a secondary use of the material. Recycled material is used in many manufacturing processes and many companies have found very innovative uses for the materials. ]The next step in the process is to purchase goods made from recycled materials. When in the grocery store check out the labelling and often you will see where the product is made with a percentage of post-consumer products. |
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Describe the ‘Grand Prix’ at Cape Town’s Red Cross Children’s Hospital. |
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Answer» The author describes the event as “the Grand Prix of Cape Town’s Red Cross Childrens’ Hospital”. A nurse had left a breakfast trolley unattended. Very soon this trolley was commandeered by a daring crew of two, a driver and a mechanic. The mechanic provided motor power by galloping along behind the trolley head down. While the driver, seated on the lower deck held on with one hand and steered it by scrapping his foot on the floor. The choice of roles was easy because the mechanic was totally blind and the driver had only one arm. It was better than Indianapolis 500 car race. Patients shouted and cheered the boys. There was a grand finale of scattered plates and silverware before the nurse and ward sister took control of the situation. |
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Complete the proverbs using the word given below. (a) He who hesitates is (gone, lost, dead) (b) If God had meant us to fly, he would have given us (wings, cars, tails) |
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Answer» (a) Little pitchers have big (ears, mouths, bottom) (b) lost (b) wings (c) bottom |
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Complete the proverbs using the word given below. (a) One man’s meat is another man’s ………… (prison, poison, gift) (b) People who live in glass houses should not throw ………… (water, fruits, stones) (c) Every cloud has a silver ……… (lining, finish, colour) |
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Answer» (a) One man’s meat is another man’s poison. (b) People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. (c) Every cloud has a silver lining. |
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Complete the proverbs using the word given below. (a) A bad ……….. makes a bad ending, (plan, beginning, plot) (b) All roads lead to ……….. (Paris, London, Rome)(c) ……….. have ears. (Walls, Floors, Windows) |
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Answer» (a) beginning (b) Rome (c) Walls |
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Shakespeare has skilfully brought out the parallels between the life of man and actors on stage. Elaborate this statement with reference to the poem. |
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Answer» Shakespeare has beautifully compared the growth of humans by stages with his emergent role during that stage. In the first stage man plays the role of an infant. As an infant, he does represent characterisation of mewling and puking. In the second Act, he does the role of a school boy with the characteristics of unwillingness to go to schools and innocence shining in his face. In the third Act, he performs the role of a lover head over heels in love with a beautiful lady. He composes woeful romantic ballads and sings serenades to impress his love. In the fourth act, he plays the impressive role of a shorttempered, honour pursuing soldier. He is ready to put his mouth in the Cannon’s mouth for conquering the bubble like honour in order to defend the territory of his countiy. In the fifth Act, he performs the role of a mature and fair judge criticising the ways of the world often spicing up his conversations with wise remarks and wit. His pot belly and well-cut beard shows the social status he enjoys in life. In the sixth act, he is old. He performs the role of a thin old man wearing ill-fitting loose garments with a changed treble in his voice. He is bespectacled and slow in walking. In the final act, he becomes a total invalid losing all senses of hearing, taste and sight. Then the performer leaves the stage (i.e.) the lonely planet. How according to the poet is it possible for his son to bring changes into a world that resents change? The poet advises his son to introspect often and not feel ashamed of being called a fool especially when he pursues knowledge. He can examine himself and remove his follies. He must enjoy the advantages of solitude. Solitude would help him to be creative. He would invariably learn that final decisions are always taken in silent rooms. Being alone, he can identify his innate potential and talents. His free imagination will bring about changes even if the world resents them. The zest to bring about changes will elevate him to the level of Shakespeare, Pasteur, Wright Brothers, Pavlov and Michael Faraday. Thus he will be remembered as one of the great men who changed the world. |
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Summarise George Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”. |
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Answer» Tea is one of the mainstays of civilizations of UK, New Zealand, Australia and Eire. But, it is not found in the recipes of cookeiy books. The nicest manner in which tea must be prepared has become a subject matter of violent disputes among tea loving persons even within a family. Indian tea fits in with the author’s description of “nicest cup of tea” as it rejuvenates the drinker with wisdom, stimulation, bravery and optimism. One cup of strong tea is equal to twenty weak ones. Best tea is prepared by boiling tea leaves first and then adding milk to taste. Milk first schools and tea first schools still fight. Tea prepared in earthen pot or china ware is good. The real flavour of tea should never be imprisoned by strainers. Consuming tea leaves will not harm one’s health. Adding sugar to tea will naturally ruin its real flavour and taste. The author advises misguided people who drink sweet tea to desist from the practice for a fortnight. He guarantees them that they would like the natural taste of tea and would never again add sugar to tea. Tea should be taken in a cylindrical or breakfast cup to enjoy it. Shallow and flat cups don’t retain wannth and taste for a long time. Life is unjust and cruel to certain people. Do they all resign themselves to their fate? Can you think of some who have fought their disabilities heroically and remained a stellar example for others? (for e.g. the astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, a paraplegic). Give an account of one such person and his/her struggle to live a fruitful life. Alexis Leon lives in Kakkanad, Kerala. He passed B.Tech from the university of Kerala with first rank. Then he did his M.Tech. He met with an accident in 1993 which left him paralysed from chest down and confined him to a wheel chair for the rest of his life. After a brief spell of dejection owing to a suspended marriage, he made up his mind to write books. He has written 50 books for Engineering graduates. His notable work is ‘Internet for Everyone’ and ‘A Guide to Software Configuration Management’. He is also a mentor at International Mentoring Network Association. He offers software consultancy to international IT companies. He travels across the world and delivers lectures to graduates and Corporates. His indomitable will has made him str He has become a light house for many aspirants in the software industry |
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The firm is in ______ difficulty. A) natural B) oral C) financial D) mental |
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Answer» Correct option is C) financial |
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He is on a student grant. What does this sentence mean?A) He is on duty. B) He takes money for his tuition. C) He will be a university student. D) He is undergraduate student. |
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Answer» Correct option is B) He takes money for his tuition. |
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There was _____ rain during the night. A) an B) some C) any D) a |
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Answer» Correct option is B) some |
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Read the following stanza.A strange jam stain about the size of a boy’s hand appeared on the kitchen wall. I don’t think we’ll ever discover, exactly how the cat. managed to turn on the washing machine (especially from the inside) or how the self-raising flour managed to self-raise.Now answer the following questions. a) Why was the jam stain in the size of a boy’s hand? b) What mess did the cat do? c) How do you think the flour raised? d) What spoiled the kitchen wall? e) Who does T refer to here? |
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Answer» a) Because the boy Spilt the jam. b) The cat turned on the washing machine. c) When the boy tried to open the flour can, it tumbled and raised in the air. d) The kitchen wall was stained with jam. e) T refers to the boy. |
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The beat specimens of Mauryan art are represented by their (a) Stupas (b) Pillars (c) Chaityas (d) Caves |
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Answer» The beat specimens of Mauryan art are represented by their Pillars. |
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The heart is about the size of a ______. A) head B) leg C) arm D) fist |
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Answer» Correct option is D) fist |
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A word of politeness used when requesting something. e.g. ______ help me. |
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Answer» Correct option is Please |
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Answer the following questions according to the text.Fahrenheit is the system of measuring the temperature, how hot or cold something is, used by many people in Britain. The freezing point of Fahrenheit is 32 degrees. So a cold winter’s day in Britain would have a temperature of 38 F (3 centigrade), and a hot summer’s day would have a temperature of 90 F (32 centigrade). The Fahrenheit scale was invented by the German scientist Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1710. Today in Britain most people over twenty-five know the Fahrenheit scale but the centigrade system (Celsius) is being used more and more. Weather forecasts on television and in newspapers show temperature in both scales. 1. It is explained in the passage that the term “Fahrenheit _____. A) has retained its popularity among young people B) is very rarely used in Britain today C) refers to the scale of temperature between 32 and 90 D) is never used in weather forecasts E) derives from the name of a German scientist 2. It is implied in the passage that in the long run, the Celsius system _____. A) will be remembered only by the elderly B) will soon fall into disuse C) seems likely to be favored by newspapers but not by television D) will replace the Fahrenheit one E) will improve and become more reliable 3. The passage deals with _____. A) two different systems of measuring the temperature B) the advantages of the Fahrenheit scale over the Celsius scale C) the scientific research carried out by Gabriel Fahrenheit D) the range in temperature to be found in the British isles E) the declining popularity of the Celsius scale in Britain |
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Answer» 1 E) derives from the name of a German scientist 2 D) will replace the Fahrenheit one 3 A) two different systems of measuring the temperature |
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You have _____ lovely pictures in your house. A) some B) a C) an D) any |
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Answer» Correct option is A) some |
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Read the following stanza. I can tell you I was scared when, as if by magic, a series of muddy footprints appeared on the new white carpet. I was being good (honest) but I think the house is haunted So, knowing you’re going to have a fit. I’ve gone over to gran’s for a bit. Now answer the following questions. a) What was the magic the poet refers to? b) Whose muddy footprints could they be? c) What impression did the poet create about the house?d) Why do you think mom is going to be in fit? e) When did the poet escape? |
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Answer» a) The white carpet turns dirty with muddy footprints. b) The boy’s muddy footprints c) The poet said the house has been haunted. d) Because mom has to reset the house and bring it to the original condition. e) The poet escaped when he knew his mom arrived. |
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Which of the following does not represent an important source material for the Mauryan period? (a) Literary works (b) Foreign accounts (c) Numismatic evidence (d) Epigraphic sources |
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Answer» (c) Numismatic evidence |
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Bill is a man of ______. A) good B) principle C) obligatory D) worth |
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Answer» Correct option is B) principle |
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It was a rude ______. A) politeness B) film C) day D) joke |
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Answer» Correct option is D) joke |
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Answer the following questions according to the text.Public libraries, maintained by the local authorities, are well developed and progressive, and everywhere allow people to borrow books without charge. The books in the lending section are always kept on open shelves, and library staffs are very helpful in getting books on request from other libraries through the exchange system. Most libraries report an increase in borrowing over the past few years, so television does not seem to be stopping people from reading, as it was feared that it would. 1. It is explained in the passage that any book which is not available in one library _____. A) won’t be available at any library B) can be brought from another C) discourages people from using libraries D) spoils the whole lending system of the public libraries E) should be reported to the librarian 2. As pointed out in the passage, people nowadays _____ . A) prefer entertaining television programs to reading B) are using public libraries more than they used to in the past C) read a lot but don’t use the libraries much D) complain a great deal about the poor services the libraries are offering E) are using the exchange system less and less frequently 3. The passage gives us the impression that public libraries ____ . A) charge more than is necessary for the services given B) are no longer receiving any financial support from local authorities C) are working extremely efficiently at present D) do not cooperate with each other at all E) are understaffed and poorly equipped |
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Answer» 1 B) can be brought from another 2 B) are using public libraries more than they used to in the past 3 C) are working extremely efficiently at present |
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Are there _____ letters for me this morning? A) some B) a C) the D) any |
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Answer» Correct option is D) any |
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Read the following passage. Many years ago there was an Emperor who was so fond of new clothes that he spent all his money on them. One day, two men came to the Emperor’s court. “We’re weavers,” they said. ‘We can make the most beautiful cloth in the world.” The Emperor was very happy.“Our cloth is also very special,” said the men. “Only wise men can see it, fools cannot. “That’s very good,” thought the Emperor. “When I wear the clothes made with it, I will know who is wise and who is foolish.” The Emperor gave the men a lot of money. “Start weaving at once,” he told them. They set up two looms, and pretended to be very busy, though they had nothing at all on the looms. They asked for the finest silk and the purest gold thread. They put these in their own bags, and they worked at the empty looms until late at night. Now, answer the following questions. a) What did the king like to do? b) Why was the king happy? c) What is the speciality of the clothes? d) How will the clothes help the king? e) What did the weavers do with the silk and gold thread?Additional Questions: a) What did the Emperor deeply like? b) Who visited the Emperor? c) What were the weavers good at? d) What is the special feature of the weavers’ cloth? e) Why did the Emperor wish to wear the clothes made by the weavers? |
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Answer» a) The king liked to wear new clothes. b) because the weavers said that they could make the most beautiful cloth in the world. c) Only wise men could see those clothes. d) to find out who was wise and who was foolish e) They hid them in their bags. Additional Answer a) The Emperor deeply liked new clothes that he spent all his money on them. b) Two weavers met the Emperor. c) The weavers were good at making the most beautiful cloth in the world. d) Only wise men can see the weavers’ cloth. e) Because the Emperor was fond of new clothes and they were the best clothes. |
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According to Strabo, the Tamil kingdom to first send emissaries to meet Augustin in Athens in 20 BC, was (a) Pallava (b) Chola (c) Pandya (d) Chera |
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Answer» (c) Pandya. |
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I am a Beatles ______. A) side B) support C) lovely D) fan |
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Answer» Correct option is D) fan |
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If a country has no rain for a long time, this dry period is called a __1__. In countries dependent on their agriculture, this can lead to a period of __2__, when there is not enough food and people actually __3__ (die of hunger). They die of __4__. When it rains very heavily and the land is under water, this is called a __5__. In this situation people and animals can __6__. Sometimes __7__ have to __8__ food supplies to people in areas which are __9__. 1. A) famine B) drown C) drought D) flood 2. A) famine B) drown C) drought D) flood 3. A) survive B) starve C) drop D) extinct 4. A) starvation B) starve C) drown D) drought5. A) famine B) drown C) drought D) flood 6. A) starve B) drown C) swim D) extinct 7. A) trains B) balloons C) parachutes D) helicopters 8. A) throw B) starve C) drop D) fly 9. A) cut up B) cut off C) cut down D) cut in |
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Answer» 1- C) drought 2- C) drought 3- B) starve 4- A) starvation 5- D) flood 6- B) drown 7- D) helicopters 8- C) drop 9-B) cut off |
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I want _____ book from the library. A) the B) a C) some D) any |
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Answer» Correct option is B) a |
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Read the following passage. “I should like to know how those weavers are getting on with my cloth,” thought the Emperor. “Only wise men can see the cloth. I’ll send my old minister, who is the wisest man in the court.” So the good old minister went into the room in which the men were working at the empty looms. “What can be the meaning of this?” thought the old man, opening his eyes very wide. “I cannot see anything on the looms!”:Now answer the following questions. a) What was the Emperor curious about? b) Who, according to the king, was the wisest man in the court? c) What were the weavers doing? d) Why was the old man surprised? e) What do you think the old minister was? |
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Answer» a) The Emperor was curious to knowhow the weavers are getting on with the cloth. b) The old minister c) The weavers were acting as if they were making cloth. d) The old man was surprised to see the empty looms. e) The old minister was a wise man. |
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Alexander was the son of Philip II of ______. (a) Sparta (b) Athens (c) Macedonia (d) Carthage |
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Answer» Alexander was the son of Philip II of Macedonia. |
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After the Beatles, The Rolling Stones have probably been the most successful __1__ in Britain. Most of their records have gone into the __2__ ten and they’ve had many at __3__ one. But their records have usually been made in a recording __4__ and I always wanted to hear them __5__ at a __6__. I wanted to see them perform on __7__ in front of thousands of excited __8__. And I did, at Earls Court in 1990. It was great. And Mick Jagger, the __9__, sang all the old favorites. I couldn’t hear the __10__ very well because of the noise, but somehow it didn’t matter. 1. A) group B) team C) squad D) vocalists 2. A) upper B) bottom C) good D) top 3. A) top B) best C) number D) worst 4. A) center B) studio C) institution D) house 5. A) live B) living C) alive D) life 6. A) stage B) concert C) studio D) cinema 7. A) stage B) concert C) studio D) movie 8. A) watchers B) supporters C) fans D) spectators 9. A) vocal B) lyrics C) actor D) vocalist 10. A) letters B) lyrics C) words D) scripts |
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Answer» 1- A) group 2- D) top 3- C) number 4- B) studio 5- A) live 6- B) concert 7- A) stage 8- C) fans 9 D) vocalist 10-B) lyrics |
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Do you like _____ English? A) learn B) learned C) learning D) learnt |
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Answer» Correct option is C) learning |
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_____ English books do you have? A) How many B) How some C) How much D) How any |
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Answer» Correct option is A) How many |
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To "ease up" means _____. A) to make less nervous B) to increase pressure C) to go faster |
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Answer» Correct option is A) to make less nervous |
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She _____ the Rolling Stones records. A) like B) liking C) likes D) to like |
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Answer» Correct option is C) likes |
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I need to put _____ petrol in the car. A) some B) a C) any D) an |
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Answer» Correct option is A) some A)some ,will be the right answer |
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Find the appropriate questions for the following answersA. ... . B. He was born in England. A) When was Dickens born? B) Dickens was born in England, wasn't he? C) Where was Dickens born?D) Who was born in England? E) Was Dickens born in England? |
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Answer» C) Where was Dickens born? |
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To "face the music" means _____. A) accept your punishment B) listen carefully C) ask a lot of questions |
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Answer» Correct option is A) accept your punishment |
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Would you like to listen to _____ music? A) any B) some C) many D) a |
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Answer» Correct option is B) some |
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Find the appropriate questions for the following answersPhilip of Macedon wanted to occupy all Greece. A) Did Philip of Macedon want to occupy the Southern Greece? B) Who wanted to occupy part of Greece? C) What did Philip of Macedon want to do? D) Did Philip of Macedon want to occupy all Greece? E) Philip of Macedon didn't want to occupy all Greece, did he? |
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Answer» C) What did Philip of Macedon want to do? |
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4. The base diameter and height of a cone is \( 12 cm \) and \( 8 cm \), then find the curved surface area of the cone. |
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Answer» Given: d=12, r=6cm h=8cm We know that, CSA of cone= πrl l²= r²+ h² l²= 6² + 8²=10², l=10cm Therefore, CSA= 22/7 × 6 × 10= 188.57 cm² Given, The diameter of the cone is 12cm So the radius will be 12/2 = 6cm Height of the cone is 8cm C. S. A of cone= π r l Now, we have to find l So l²= r²+h² L²=6²+8² =36+64 =100 L=10 22/7 X 6 X 10 1320/7 188.571 |
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Find the appropriate questions for the following answersThe Lacons were known for their bravery and short speeches. A) Why were the Lacons known for their bravery, a very and short speeches? B) Who were known for their bravery? C) What were the Lacons known for? D) What were the Lacons? E) They were known for their bravery, weren't |
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Answer» C) What were the Lacons known for? |
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Find the appropriate questions for the following answersYes, I think so." A) Why does your friend look so unhappy? B) Where did you work? C) Will your parents be there too? D) Who can read this book? E) Whose camera is this? |
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Answer» C) Will your parents be there too? |
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A: There is someone at the door. B: ______ it is, I don’t want to see them. A) Whichever B) Whoever C) Wherever D) Whatever |
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Answer» Correct option is B) Whoever Option B) Whoever |
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Read the following text. Alexander: (to Puru) Well, how are you, king? Puru: My name is Puru. Alexander: All right. Are you sorry for the ‘mistake you made, Puru? Puru: I made no mistake, sir. Alexander: Didn’t you reject my proposal? Puru: I did. I refused to be your vassal. Alexander: Do you know that many kings have gladly agreed to be my vassals? Puru: I know that, and I also know that none of them is Puru. First general: (softly to the second General) He is, indeed, a very proud man.Alexander: Don’t you realize that you are my prisoner? Puru: I do, but that doesn’t make any difference to me. I’m still the lawful king of my country. Now answer the following questions. 1) What was the mistake done by Puru according to Alexander? 2) What was Alexander’s proposal? 3) Did Puru accept Alexander’s proposal? 4) Why do you think Puru did not accept Alexander’s proposal? 5) “I also know that none of them is Puru” – What is the meaning of the above sentence? |
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Answer» 1) Puru did not accept to be Alexander’s vassal. 2) Alexander’s proposal was to have Puru as his vassal. 3) No. Puru did not accept Alexander’s proposal. 4) Puru was a sovereign king and he wanted to be an independent and free king of his own kingdom. So Puru did not accept to be the vassal of Alexander. 5) By this sentence Puru wanted to say that the other kings who accepted to be the vassals of Alexander were not as sovereign as Puru. They did not have the self respect. |
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