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(a) social reasons(b) economic reasons(c) enviromental reasons(d) all the above |
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"Reuse is better than recycling of materials". Give reason to justify this statement... |
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Answer» Reuse refers to the use of the same material again and again. |
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Who asked Franz not to hurry to school? (a) Old Hauser (b) Former Mayor (c) Former Postmaster (d) Blacksmith Watcher |
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Answer» (d) Blacksmith Watcher Blacksmith watcher |
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I can feel something _____ up my leg. A) crawling B) crawl C) to crawl D) crawls |
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Answer» Correct option is A) crawling |
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For the last two years, where did all the bad news come from? (a) The Bulletin Board (b) Town Hall (c) School (d) M. Hamel‘s House |
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Answer» (a) The Bulletin Board |
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What was Franz expected to be prepared for at school that day? (a) Song (b) Dance (c) Essay writing (d) Participles |
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Answer» (d) Participles Answer dparticiples |
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Why had Franz not been able to learn much at school? |
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Answer» Franz was unable to learn much in school because he used to waste his time in finding eggs from birds and sliding on the Saar. He did not like his book at all. |
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It seemed almost as if the poor man wanted to give us all he knew before going away and put it all into our heads at one stroke. Which of the following sentences does not use the phrase at one stroke‘ correctly? a) the smoke choked the joking man at one stroke. b) I managed to please both the buyer and the seller at one stroke. c) Let‘s settle the matter at one stroke. d) When the economy crashed, thousands lost their jobs, their homes and their pensions at one stroke. |
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Answer» a) the smoke choked the joking man at one stroke. |
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She looked everywhere for her book but ________ had to return home without it. A) lastly B) at the end C) in the end D) in the finish E) at the last |
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Answer» Correct option is C) in the end |
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They looked like little flags floating everywhere in the school room, hung from the rod at the top of our desks.‘ In the given sentence, which literary device has been used: a) Alliteration b) Metaphor c) Simile d) both a and c |
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Answer» Correct option is c) Simile |
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We’ve looked _____ for the keys we lost. A) in all places B) at all places C) over all D) everywhere |
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Answer» Correct option is A) in all places |
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It was the day of surprises for Franz. What surprises did he notice at school that day? |
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Answer» For Franz, this school day was a surprise day. There was peace in school. All the students were sitting on their seats and Mr. Hamel was walking in the classroom. However, there was a lot of noise in the school time. Franz planned that he would quietly enter the class without appearing to anyone. He will enter the classroom to take advantage of the noise during school time. He was amazed because the school had silence. Franz opened the door and entered. He felt that today he will be scolded by Mr. Hamel. But Hamel was very serious and humble, he asked Franz to sit on the seat. The people of the village were sitting on vacant seats today. All these things made Franz wonder. |
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How did Mr. Hamel bid farewell to his school? |
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Answer» When the church is twelve in the clock then Mr. Hamel stood up. He tries to say something but he becomes emotionally disturbed. He wrote “Vive La French” on the blackboard. And by the hand gesture, he dismissed the school. |
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What did Mr. Hamel say about the French language? |
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Answer» Mr. Hamel says that the French language is the world’s most beautiful language. This is the clearest and Justified language. We should protect it and do not forget it. |
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‘Franz hated at first but he suddenly began to like it.’ Comment. |
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Answer» Franz was a poor boy. The parents of Franz wanted Franz to work on a farm or a factory and earn some money to help the home family. He himself wanted to stay out of the house. She liked to find the eggs of birds. The book of Franz seemed to be a headache and it seemed so heavy that it was difficult to carry the book. When he came to know that Mr. Hamel was going on forever, he realized how carefree he was to his studies. Now the school had to be taught only the German language. He did not learn the French language. Suddenly Franz began to like his book, teacher and Mr. Hamel. |
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Read the sentences given below. Does the action happen every day or is it happening at this moment? |
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What ideas of Mr. Hamel’s character do you from after reading “The last lesson”? |
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Answer» Mr. Hamel was a teacher at Alsace School. His harsh behavior towards students made them appear scary. He was unhappy when the Prussians had occupied a part of France. Mr. Hamel told the people of Alsace that they all kept holding their language firmly Because this language can liberate from foreign rule. He loved his language (French) and also admire. Mr. Hamel says that the French language is the most beautiful and equitable language of the world. He was a truly honest man. Sometimes they closed the school when they had to go fishing. |
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Draw a character sketch of Mr. Hamel. |
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Answer» Mr. Hamel was a French teacher. He was always dedicated to school and students. M. Hamel makes fun of children who came late. They did not like the kids coming late. The students were afraid of them because they were strict teachers. His voice was grave and humble. They always kept an iron rod with them. He provided services at Alsace School for forty years. He was a true patriot. They liked fishing so much. Mister Hamel loved his language (French) and also admire. Mr. Hamel says that the French language is the most beautiful and equitable language of the world. He was very emotional. The people of the village loved Mr. Hamel. |
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i) In the light of the following statement, pick the option that lists characteristics of Gandhi. “Gandhi never contented himself with large political or economic solutions. He saw the cultural and social backwardness in the Champaran villages and wanted to do something about it immediately.” 1. pragmatic 2. obedient 3. compassionate 4. philanthropic 5. patient 6. dramatic a) 1, 3, 6 b) 2, 4, 5 c) 1, 3, 4 d) 2, 5, 6 ii) Complete the statement about the form of the chapter, ‘Indigo’. The chapter ‘Indigo’ is ______ a Louis Fischer book.a) a preface to b) the blurb for c) the foreword of d) an excerpt from iii) Gandhi’s protest in Champaran is most appropriately a great model of a) power.b) leadership. c) charity. d) sponsorship. |
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Answer» i. (c) ii. (a) iii. (d) |
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His success in films overshadowed and dwarfed his literary achievements-or so his critics felt. He composed several truly original ‘story poems’ in folk refrain and diction and also wrote a sprawling novel Thillana Mohanambal with dozens of very deftly etched characters. He quite successfully recreated the mood and manner of the Devadasis of the early 20th century. He was an amazing actor-he never aspired to the lead roles-but whatever subsidiary role he played in any of the films, he performed better than the supposed main players. He had a genuine love for anyone he came across and his house was a permanent residence for dozens of near and far relations and acquaintances. i Which of these statements is NOT TRUE about Subbu? a) His literary accomplishments stole the limelight from his films. b) He was a gifted poet and writer and his literary works were noteworthy. c) He was selfless in nature and was empathetic towards others. d) He never hankered after lead roles and performed minor roles in films. ii The word ‘sprawling’ has been used with the word ‘novel’. Pick the option with which the word ‘sprawling’ CANNOT be used. a) metropolis b) handwritingc) campusd) portrait iii The phrase ‘deftly etched’ shows that Subbu a) created the roles delicately. b) was skilful in creating the characters. c) pondered beyond necessity about the characters. d) gave very little thought to the characters. iv Pick the option that best describes Subbu according to the extract.1. benevolent 2. powerful 3. accomplished 4. witty 5. generous6. temperamental a) 4, 5 & 6 b) 2, 3 & 4 c) 1,3 & 5 d) 3 ,4 & 6 |
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Answer» i. (a) ii. (d) iii. (b) iv. (c) |
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Barring the office boys and a couple of clerks, everybody else at the Studios radiated leisure, a pre-requisite for poetry. Most of them wore khadi and worshipped Gandhiji but beyond that they had not the faintest appreciation for political thought of any kind. Naturally, they were all averse to the term ‘Communism’. A communist was a godless man-he had no filial or conjugal love; he had no compunction about killing his own parents or his children; he was always out to cause and spread unrest and violence among innocent and ignorant people. Such notions, which prevailed everywhere else in South India at that time also, naturally, floated about vaguely among the khadi-clad poets of Gemini Studios. Evidence of it was soon forthcoming. i Pick the option that uses the same figure of speech as ‘A communist is a godless man.’ a) She is as determined as Gandhi when it is a fight against injustice. b) She is a Gandhi when she raises her voice against ‘hinsa’ or violence. c) She, like Gandhi, feels that the earth is crying for deliverance. d) She lives a life of opulence and calls herself a follower of Gandhi. ii Based on the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. Statement 1: At Gemini Studios, the poets had a profound knowledge about Communists. Statement 2: Communists were responsible for anarchy and discontent in the country. a) Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.b) Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true. c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred. d) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 can be inferred. iii Why do you think leisure is a pre-requisite for poetry? a) Poetry means freedom of expression. b) One can enjoy poetry when there’s free time. c) In order to write poetry, one needs free time. d) Poetry means freedom from work. iv Asokamitran says that leisure is a pre-requisite for poetry. He says this because poets a) need to relax for a period of time before composing lines. b) maintain a leisured pace in all tasks they do. c) are creative and need to have free time to weave their thoughts. d) begin poetic compositions in rushed way and end in a relaxed manner. |
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Answer» i.- (b) ii. - (d) iii. - (c) iv. - (c) |
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Maybe I give the impression of doing many things. But in the end, I am convinced I am always doing the same thing… And then I have a secret. Did you know what will happen if you eliminate the empty spaces from the universe, eliminate the empty spaces in all the atoms? The universe will become as big as my fist. Similarly, we have a lot of empty spaces in our lives. I call them interstices. Say you are coming over to my place. You are in an elevator and while you are coming up, I am waiting for you. This is an interstice, an empty space. I work in empty spaces. i Read the questions given below. Imagine they were interjections raised by the interviewer based on the above extract. Choose the option that correctly describes the given questions. (i) If you are “always doing the same thing”, isn’t your work lacking in originality? (ii) Could you elaborate on these larger ethical, philosophical interests that inform your work?(iii) All writing happens in empty spaces. In fact, why don’t I tell you all about my experiences? a) (i) is not relevant; (ii) is appropriate; and (iii) is unnecessary b) (i) is appropriate; (ii) is repetitive; and (iii) is useful information c) (i) is inappropriate; (ii) is relevant; and (iii) is not relevant d) (i) is unnecessary; (ii) is intrusive; and (iii) is extrapolatory ii Based on your reading of Part I of ‘The Interview’, which one of the following may NOT be an appropriate title to the above extract? a) The Empty Spaces of Umberto Eco b) Big Exposé: Eco’s Secret Revealed! c) “I am always doing the same thing”: Eco’s Echoes d) Umberto Eco, Mr. Prolific!iii “I work in empty spaces”. Choose the option that most accurately captures Eco’s idea of empty spaces. (i) management of time (ii) organization of space (iii) philosophical inclination (iv) command of thought a) Options (i) and (ii) b) Options (iii) and (iv) c) Options (i) and (iii) d) Options (ii) and (iv) iv Umberto Eco states that ‘empty spaces’ actually fill spaces, and without them the universe would be the size of the human fist. He also goes on to say that it is in an interstice such as waiting, which the dictionary defines as a time for pause, that he works. That is, passive waiting is essentially active writing time. Choose the literary device that best describes what Eco does with the concepts of ‘empty spaces’ and ‘waiting’. a) juxtaposition b) irony c) oxymoron d) symbolism |
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Answer» i – c ; ii – b ; iii – c ; iv – b |
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i According to Christopher Silvester, the interview can be “in its highest form, a source of truth”. Choose the option that does NOT enable this? a) An interview allows for discovery of new knowledge about the interviewee and/ or the subject being discussed. b) An interview enables the interviewer to probe deeply, seek clarifications, and confirm understandings. c) An interview represents an opportunity to open doors to experiences that may not otherwise find a voice. d) An interview requires the interviewer to have in-depth prior knowledge of the interviewee and the subject. ii Column A below describes Rudyard Kipling’s views on interviews. Column B provides fictional descriptions of some of Kipling’s works if they were about interviews and interviewers. Choose the option that correctly matches interview attributes given in Column A to the works in Column B:Column AColumn B1. immoral(i) The mark of the Beast' - An illicit tale of unforgivable offences against man and society.2. cowardly(ii) ‘The Jungle Book’ – A journey into the corrupt jungle of information where conscience and principles do not exist.3. vile(iii) ‘The Light that Failed’ – A story of audacious truth being left in the dark alleys of craven scandal and misrepresentation.4. criminal(iv) ‘The Man Who Would be King’ – A saga of evil depravity of a man who ruled over heroes and became a villain.a) 1 – (i); 2 – (ii); 3 – (iii); 4 – (iv) b) 1 – (ii); 2 – (iii); 3 – (iv); 4 – (i) c) 1 – (iii); 2 – (iv); 3 – (i); 4 – (ii) d) 1 – (iv); 2 – (i); 3 – (ii); 4 – (iii)iii Mukund Padmanabhan mentions that much like his novels, Umberto Eco’s “scholarly work has a certain playful and personal quality about it.” To what is this attributed? a) Eco thought regular academic style was depersonalised, dry and boring. b) Eco presented his first Doctoral dissertation in Italy in this style. c) Eco realized that scholarly books should tell the story of the research. d) Eco identified himself with the academic and scholarly community. iv Umberto Eco mentioned that he was not puzzled by the tremendous mass popularity of his novel, The Name of the Rose. What does this tell you about Umberto Eco? a) He believes he understands readership trends well, and writes accordingly to ensure mass appeal. b) He elevates himself above publishers and journalists who were surprised by the success of the book.c) He respects and understands that there are variations in people’s reading choices and experiences. d) He feels that the success of a book is a mystery, and there was no point pondering over it. |
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Answer» i – d ; ii – b ; iii – c ; iv – c |
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Name the marketing through Telecommunications. |
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Answer» Telemarketing Name the marketing through Telecommunications is Telemarketing. |
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Trace the method of advertising via e-mail whereby the recipient of the advertisement has consented to receive it. |
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Answer» Opt-in e-mail advertising or Permission Marketing |
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The elephant fell into a ________ the villagers had set for him in the long grass. A) track B) damp C) trap D) trick E) trip |
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Answer» Correct option is C) trap |
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Time management is the thinking skill that a. Create stress b. Create Anxiety c. Helps you to submit homework and assignments on time. d. Create impatient |
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Answer» Correct answer is c. Helps you to submit homework and assignments on time. |
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What happens to the magnetic field when the current in the circuit is reversed? |
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Answer» The magnetic field generated is always perpendicular to the direction of the current and parallel to the solonoid. Hence if we reverse the current the direction of magnetism also reverses. In other words the magnetic poles gets reversed (North pole becomes south pole and the south pole becomes the north pole). Magnetic field is the volume in which the magnetism of the magnet can be percieved or detected. Hence that doesn't change but the direction of the field definitely reverses. |
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You can’t come in. She ___ for the TV. A) is interviewed B) interviews C) is being interviewed D) was interviewed E) has been interviewed |
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Answer» Correct option is C) is being interviewed |
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The number of champions in Russia is INCREASING from day to day. A) improving B) decreasing C) raising D) brightening E) widening |
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Answer» Correct option is B) decreasing |
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If there is a pond or river around your house or school. Go and look around and observe these things: Can you see algae in or around the water? |
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Answer» Yes, I can see algae in or around the water. |
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The given below represents a food pyramid. Study it and answer the following questions. (i) Which trophic level has maximum energy ? (ii) Give one example for T4 trophic level. |
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Answer» (i) First trophic level (or) T1 (ii) Lion, Tiger, Hawk. |
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What did you observe in acid and leaf experiment ? What did you have understand regarding human digestive system from this ? |
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Answer» (1) Take two similar green leaves. (2) Grease one leaf with petroleum jelly, leave the other free. (3) Add 1 or 2 drops of some weak acids on both the leaves. (4) Observe them after half-an-hour or so and write your observations. (5) The leaf to which petroleum jelly was not applied effected by the acid. (6) We observe the colour of the leaf changes. (7) The other leaf was not affected by the acid because of petroleum jelly. From the above activity we can conclude that mucus secreted by the walls of stomach protect it from the harmful effects of hydrochloric acid. |
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Who could tell ___ his son’s circumstances really was. A) which B) that C) why D) what E) whose |
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Answer» Correct option is D) what |
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Observe the checker board and answer the following questions.(i) Write phenotypic ratio of monohybrid cross. (ii) How many heterozygous plants are present in the checker board ? |
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Answer» (i) Phenotypic ratio 3 : 1 (ii) Two heterozygous plants – (Yy, yY). |
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A pea plant homozygous for yellow round seed is crossed with its recessive parents. Calculate the phenotypic and genotypic ratio the help of checker board . |
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Answer» Law of Independent Assortment : (1) The law of independent assortment states that two parents differing from each other in two or more pairs of contrasting characters are crossed, then the inheritance of one pair of characters is independent of that of the other pair of characters. (2) From the results of the dihybrid cross, it is obvious that the character of yellow colour of the seed is in no way linked with the round shape of the seed. Similarly the green colour of the seed is not linked with the wrinkled shape of the seed. This is due to the fact that in the above cross, the two pairs of characters segregate independently. other words, there is independent assortment of characters during inheritance. |
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You must find somebody ___ can help you. A) whose B) whom C) who D) what E) which |
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Answer» Correct option is C) who |
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You shouldn’t live with a man ___ doesn’t love you. A) that B) which C) who D) what E) whom |
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Answer» Correct option is C) who |
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Cook was an English explorer ___ made three voyages round the world. A) what B) who C) which D) where E) when |
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Answer» Correct option is B) who |
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___ chapter did you like best? A) what B) whose C) which D) that E) this |
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Answer» Correct option is C) which |
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I like the book ___ I’ve read recently. A) who B) what C) which D) whose E) whatever |
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Answer» Correct option is C) which |
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The man ___ works at this table is my friend.A) howB) whatC) whoD) whichE) as |
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Answer» Correct option is C) who |
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____ my friend works at home, I have to drive to work. A) While B) Like C) For example D) But |
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Answer» Correct option is A) While |
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The author has described the experiences of music in the past and the present to drive home his point. Compare the experience of music in the past with the experience of music in the present. |
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Answer» In the past music was a communal experience, shared by people. You had it in the living room or concert hall so that it was a shared experience. It brought people with the same interest together. In the present, music is a secret and each person listens to it individually and we never know what the other person is listening to and so we will never get to know him. |
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Compare Redifferentiation with Dedifferentiation. |
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Answer» Redifferentiation: A process by which an already differentiated cell undergo further differentiation to form another type of cell. Dedifferentiation: A process of reversion of cells (differentiated cells) to meristematic cells leading to formation of callus. |
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What are the materials used to grow microorganism like Spirulina. |
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Answer» Spirulina can be grown easily on materials like waste water from potato processing plants (containing starch), straw, molasses, animal manure and even sewage, to produce large quantities. |
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They came here ____ the second day of May. A) until B) in C) on D) at |
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Answer» Correct option is C) on |
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She wrote her name on ____ book. A) most B) each C) all D) both |
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Answer» Correct option is B) each |
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She ____ go there. A) would rather not B) wouldn’t rather C) would rather not to D) would rather don’t |
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Answer» Correct option is A) would rather not |
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I’d ____ finish this book. A) not better to B) not better C) better not D) better not to |
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Answer» Correct option is C) better not |
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