Unit I

1.Normal salutation in chairman's speech will be

A. Ladies and Gentlemen.
B. Dear Sir.
C. Respected Sir.
D. Madame.

2.Messieurs means ___________

A. a French term meaning gentlemen
B. used in singular.
C. is a title like Doctor
D. many.
3.Gestures is an example for
A. body language.
B. grammar.
C. speeches .
D. written.
4.While addressing individuals, ______ is used as the plural for ‘Mr’.
A. ‘Mmes’
B. Shri
C.‘Messrs’
5.Which of these is not a form of salutation?
A. Bowing in front of someone as in Japanese tradition
B. Addressing someone by their name.
C. Military salute
D. Saying Thank you very much.
6.What is used to refer to several women?
A.Ms
B.Messrs
C.Mesdames
D.Misses
7.Which of these is a form of formal salutation?
A.Hey team
B.Howdy
C.Hey Guys
D.Dear

8.If you are passionate about something,

A.You have a dislike for it.
B.You have a disinclination for it.
C.You have an avidity for it.
D.You have a disgust for it.

9.Which is not a synonym for achievement:

A. Accomplishment
B.Attainment
C.Victory
D.Forfeit
10.Which of these is a synoym of a hard working person:
A.Assiduous
B.Industrious
C.Dilligent
D.All of the above
11.Which of these is not a synonym for Smart work:
A.Agile
B.Ingenuous
C.Quick-witted
D.Lethargic
12.A person who is courageous and determined is also called as:
A.Mettlesome
B.Stalwart
C.Both A and B
D.Neither A nor B

13.A person who is very communicative is also called as:

A.taciturn
B.Outgoing
C.repulsive
D.fortunate

14.Fill in the blank using appropriate tenses:

The 9.02-km-long ‘Atal Tunnel’, named by the Modi government after former PM Atal Bihari
Vajpayee, ___________one of the longest road tunnels in the country.
A.is
B.has been
C.were
D.have been
15.When I went back to my school five years ago, I found that a lot of changes ______.
A. had taken place
B. have taken place
C. are taken place
D. were taken place
16. Hari, I ________________ you in a long time. How have you been?
A. was seen
B. saw
C. haven't seen
D. hadn't seen
Find the noun in the following sentence:
17.It will take all of your energy and will to be able to walk again.

A. Take
B. All
C. Your
D. Energy
18.I prefer _______ by air.

A. to be going
B. to gone
C. going
D. to going

19.When we get ready for dinner, I have to take my books __________ the table.

A. Off
B. From
C. Out
D. Of

20.Weather report: "It's seven o'clock in Frankfurt and ..... ."

A.there is snow

B.it`s snowing
 C.it snows

D.it snowed

Unit II
Fill in the blank using the appropriate connector
1.I would have bought the dress ___________I didn’t have the

required cash.

A.However

B.But

C.As soon as

D.Nevertheless

Fill in the blank using the appropriate connector:

2.Her date was a bit of a slob, but she had fun__________________

A.otherwise
B.therefore

C.a lot

D.consequently

Explain the meaning of the underlined phrase

3.I had just gone for window shopping but the shopkeeper gave me a hard sell.

A.The shopkeeper was hardworking.

B.He pressurized you to buy something.

C.He cheated on the price of a product.

D.He did not allow window shopping.

4.Fill in the blank with appropriate connector:

4.Read the sentence; then choose the word or phrase that identifies the relationship between parts of
the sentence.

There are thousands of thoughts that might enter your conscious mind at any given moment;
moreover, those thoughts are in some way related to your interests, hopes, needs, and desires.
a. clarification b. addition c. cause/effect d. time order
5.Read the sentence; then choose the word or phrase that identifies the relationship between
parts of the sentence.
What we were once taught as common courtesies, ______________ saying “please” and “thank
you,” are becoming less common.
a. thus b. before c. first d. such as
6.We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
A.
However
B.
Therefore
C.
Furthermore

7.Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

Jogging provides many positive health benefits for runners in their middle and senior years.
______________, joggers tend to have a lower incidence of heart attacks than do non-joggers.
a. For example
b. In conclusion
c. In addition
d. Nevertheless
8.Fill in the blank with appropriate connector
I love everything about winters, ____________the snowfall.

A.also

B.although

C.especially

D.no sooner than

9.Fill in the blank with appropriate connector

She didn’t like the hotel; ___________, she changed it.

A.so that

B.but

C.consequently

D.Additionally

10 Fill in the blank with appropriate connector

______________ it rains, we will still go for camping.

A.Although

B.Because

C.As soon as

D.Even if

11.Find the meaning of the underlined word:

We had booked a hotel in Club Mahindra and as we reached their property in Manali,we were
offered a complimentary breakfast.
A.Praiseworthy

B.dignified

C.free

D.Buffet

12.Find the meaning of the underlined word:

We went on a backpacking trip to Rishikesh.

A.Short

B.with less baggage

C. hike carrying one’s belongings in a backpack.

D.An extended holiday

13.Find the meaning of the underlined word

We had a splash out when we went to the Campty falls in Mussourie.

A.Take bath

B.Spend money freely

C.Go scuba diving

D.Eat and drink a lot

14.Find the meaning of the underlined word

It is important to keep a fanny pack with you while travelling to a secluded place.

A.Light bag

B.A bag with a funny look

C.a suitcase

D.A small bag to store valuable items.

_________________________________________
15.Find the word that correctly identifies the nature of the underlined transition in each of the
following sentences.
Larry will probably be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brothers.
a. time
b. contrast
c. comparison
d. cause and effect
16.Find the word that correctly identifies the nature of the underlined transition in each of the
following sentences.
There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio
and listen to music on the earphones while you work.
a. contrast
b. comparison
c. illustration/example
d. cause and effect
17.Fill in the blank using the appropriate connector

You can set the table. _____________, I'll start making dinner.

A.Therefore

B.Nevertheless

C.Meanwhile
D.As a result

18.Find the word that correctly identifies the appropriate transition word or phrase.

. __________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their vacation time
reading.
a. Nevertheless
b. Because
c. Before
D.with
Find the word that correctly identifies the appropriate transition word or phrase.

19. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible.
__________, set the table the day before.
a. For instance
b. In contrast
c. Similarly
d.therefore
20.Find the word that correctly identifies the appropriate transition word or phrase.
__________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.
a. Until
b. Because
c. Even though
d.unless

Unit III
Direct Indirect speech
1.He said, "I have bought a new car"
He said that I have bought a new car.
He said I have bought a new car.
He said that he had bought a new car.
2. She said, "It is cool today"
She said that it was cool that day.
She said that it was cool today.
She said it was cold that day.
3. He said, "I have to listen my favorite program"
He said that I have to listen my favorite program.
He said that he had to listen his favorite program.
He said that he has to listen his favorite program.
4. They said, "The news of his death shook us"

They said that the news of his death shook them.

They said that the news of his death had shaken them.
They said that the news of his death have shaken them.
5. I said, "It is better to plan together"
I said it is better to plan together.
I suggested that it was better to plan together.
I said that it is better plan together.
7. Maria Said, "I am worried today"
Maria said that I am worried today.
Maria told that she was worried that day.
Maria told that I am worried that day.
8. She said, "The result will come tomorrow"
She said that the result will be coming tomorrow.
She told that the result would come the next day.
She told that the result would have come next day.
9. I said, "I took few mcqs tests"
I said that I took few mcqs tests.
I said that I had taken few mcqs tests.
I said that I have taken few mcqs tests.
10 They said, "Our school has provided us English grammar notes"
They said our school has provided us English grammar notes.
They said that their school had provided them English grammar notes.
They said that our school has provided them English grammar notes.
11.She said, "I can easily pass this reported speech practice test"
She said that she could easily pass that reported speech practice test.
She told that she could easily pass that reported speech practice test.
She said that she can easily pass that reported speech practice test.
12.Maria said to me, "I may go to Italy next week"
Maria said to me that she might go to Italy next week.
Maria told me that she might go to Italy the coming week.
Maria told me that she might go Italy the next week.
13.She said, "I must call my brother now"
She said that I must call my brother now.
She said that she had to call her brother then.
She said that she had to call my brother now.
14.He said, "I should start new English coaching classes"
He said that he should start new English coaching classes.
He said that I should start new English coaching classes.
He said that I had to start new English coaching classes.
15.She said, "I might plan a visit to my village tomorrow"
She said that she might plan a visit to her village the next day.
She said that she might plan a visit to my village tomorrow.
She told that she might be planning to visit my village tomorrow.
16. The designer said to her, ‘will you have the dress ready by tomorrow evening?’
1. The designer asked her if she would have the dress ready by next evening.
2. The designer asked her that she would have the dress ready by next evening.
3. The designer asked her that if she will like to have the dress by next evening.
4. The designer asked her that she will have the suit ready by next evening.
17. They said, ‘Let us come in’.
1. They told that let them be allowed to come in.
2. They requested that they might be allowed to come in.
3. They said that if they are allowed to come in.
4. They requested me to let them come in.
18. Reshma said to Priya, ‘Why are you sketching on the wall?’
1. Reshma asked Priya why was she sketching on the wall.
2. Reshma asked Priya why had she been sketching on the wall
3. Reshma asked Priya that why is she sketching on the wall.
4. Reshma asked Priya why she was sketching on the wall.

19 The Professor said that nobody could solve the problem.

1. The Professor said, ‘Nobody can solve the problem’.
2. The Professor said, ’Nobody could solve the problem’
3. The Professor exclaimed, ‘Nobody could solve the problem’
4. The Professor exclaimed, ‘Nobody can solve the problem?’

20. Arya said to Tara, ‘David will leave for his mother’s place tomorrow’.
1. Arya told Tara that David will leave for his mother’s place tomorrow.
2. Arys told Tara that David will leave for his mother’s place the next day.
3. Arya told Tara that David would leave for his mother’s place the next day.
4. Arya informed Tara that David would be leaving for his mother’s place the next day.

21.Find the meaning of the underlined word as used in the context:

We had to plan for our trip to The Alps so we decided to have a __rendezvous at Mc Donalds.

A.Eat burger
B.Excursion

C.meeting

D.deal

22.Find the meaning of the underlined word as used in the context:

Generally to start a conversation with a stranger,you need to break the ice.

A.Take 1 kg ice and break it

B.Follow the rules of communication

C.Remain silent

D.Open up