English Test - 78

"Anecdotal" stories are personal and informal accounts, captivating listeners with relatable experiences. Unlike "factual" or "empirical," which emphasize evidence, this word suits narrative sharing. Storytelling traditions highlight it for engaging social interactions.

A "stoic" demeanor implies calm endurance without showing emotion, ideal for handling criticism resiliently. Unlike "emotional" or "volatile," which indicate instability, this term reflects philosophical composure. Psychology texts describe it as a trait for emotional regulation.

A "nefarious" plot involves wicked or criminal intent, suitable for a detective story with suspects. This contrasts with "benevolent" or "altruistic," which suggest goodwill. Mystery and crime genres use this word to build tension around illicit schemes.

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. "something that you have achieved and are proud of"

Key Points

Feather in one's cap: - A noteworthy achievement of which one is proud. (एक उल्लेखनीय उपलब्धि जिस पर गर्व है)

Example: Winning the science fair was a feather in her cap.

something that you have achieved and are proud of: (कुछ ऐसा जो आपने हासिल किया है और जिस पर आपको गर्व है) - (An accomplishment or achievement that one is proud of)

​Therefore, the correct answer is "something that you have achieved and are proud of."

The correct answer is 'Option 1' i.e. 'with'.

Key Points

The phrase "overwhelmed with joy" is a common English expression used to describe a strong feeling of happiness.

The preposition "with" is often used after "overwhelmed" to indicate the reason or cause of the overwhelming feeling.

Example: She felt overwhelmed with work.

Therefore, the correct answer is- The gift was so beautiful that he was overwhelmed with joy.

The correct answer is Option (3) i.e. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II

Key Points

A. Stand Up For (का समर्थन करना) - To defend or support a particular cause or person, especially in the face of adversity.

Example: She always stands up for her friends when they need her.

(III) Support (समर्थन करना) - To bear all or part of the weight of; to hold up or give assistance, encouragement to someone or something.

Example: The entire community came together to support the family after the fire.

B. Struck Off (हटा दिया गया) - To remove someone from a professional list or register, typically as a punishment.

Example: After the scandal, the doctor was struck off the medical register.

(I) Removed (हटाया गया) - To take away or take off from a position or place; to eliminate.

Example: The painting was carefully removed from the gallery for restoration.

C. Tell Against (विपक्ष में जाना) - To have a negative impact or contribute adversely in a consideration or judgment.

Example: The lack of evidence might tell against the prosecution's case in the trial.

(IV) Prove Unfavourable (अनुकूल नहीं साबित होना) - To result in a disadvantageous or adverse outcome.

Example: The weather conditions proved unfavourable for the outdoor event.

D. Turn Against (विरोधी बन जाना) - To become hostile or unfriendly towards someone or something that one was previously in favor of or neutral towards.

Example: After the scandal, many of his former supporters turned against him.

(II) Become Hostile (शत्रुतापूर्ण हो जाना) - To adopt an aggressive or unfriendly attitude towards someone or something.

Example: The negotiations broke down and the factions became hostile towards each other

Therefore, the correct answer is A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. "Your life will be changed by this book."

Key Points

The given sentence is in the active voice and the future simple tense.

The subject of the sentence is "This book", and the object is "your life".

In active voice and future simple tense, the format is: Subject + will + base form of the verb (V1) + Object.

To convert this into passive voice for the future simple tense, the format is: Subject (Objective case) + will + be + past participle of the verb (V3) + by + Object (Subjective case).

Example:

Active: The chef will prepare the meal. (Passive Voice: The meal will be prepared by the chef.)

Therefore, the correct answer is- "Your life will be changed by this book"

Important Points

When changing from active to passive voice (or vice versa):

The tense of the sentence should not be changed.

Only the structure is altered to shift focus between the doer and the receiver of the action.

The correct answer is "Sara says that she can sing very well."

Key Points

• The sentence is in direct speech, present ability ("I can sing very well").
• The sentence in indirect speech will maintain the tense, so "I can sing" becomes "she can sing".
• The correct sentence is: "Sara says that she can sing very well."
• It keeps the correct subject ‘she’ (referencing ‘I’ in the original sentence).

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is: C

Key Points

The future continuous tense is used to describe an ongoing action that will be happening at a specified time in the future.

It emphasizes the duration or continuity of an action in the future.

Structure: Subject + will be + present participle (-ing form of the verb) + Object

Example: We will be celebrating New Year's Eve with friends.

"They will be meeting at 3 PM tomorrow," is in the future continuous tense.

It follows the structure for the future continuous tense, with the subject "they," the modal auxiliary verb "will," "be," and the present participle of the main verb in "-ing" form: "meeting".

This construction conveys the idea that the meeting will be in progress at a specific time in the future, which is 3 PM tomorrow.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is 'Option 1) Knows'.

Key Points

• 'Nobody' is a singular pronoun and therefore needs a singular verb.
• 'Knows' is the singular form of the verb 'to know' in the present tense.
• The context of the sentence is in present tense and thus 'knows' aligns with this tense.
• Hence, 'knows' is the right word to fill in the blank.

Therefore, the correct answer is - 'knows'