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Past Questions — 2015
Based on Passage 3, traffic accidents may be regarded as a Social problem since:
A)
the motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention
B)
the accidents have more to do with hazardous conditions than hazardous drivers
C)
most of the accidents are caused by drivers who don’t pay attention to the traffic rules
D)
traffic accidents can cause serious economic damage
Traffic accidents are regarded as a social problem because their effects go beyond the individuals directly involved and impose losses on society as a whole, including damage to property, loss of productivity, medical expenses, and disruption of public life. This makes the economic impact a key reason. Option (a) is too general, (b) shifts the blame to road conditions rather than the broader social impact, and (c) explains a possible cause of accidents but not why they are a social problem.
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: We enjoyed our holiday, but we were a bit disappointed __________ the hotel.
A)
with
B)
against
C)
into
D)
in
The correct phrase is 'disappointed with' when expressing dissatisfaction about something or someone. So, 'We enjoyed our holiday, but we were a bit disappointed with the hotel.' The other options do not form the correct collocation: 'against' and 'into' are incorrect here, and 'disappointed in' is usually used for a person’s conduct or ability, not for a hotel.
Choose the right alternative: Who’s Mary fluttering her __________ at now?
A)
eyebrows
B)
eyelashes
C)
tongue
D)
lips
The natural collocation is 'fluttering her eyelashes,' which means batting them flirtatiously or rapidly. 'Eyebrows,' 'tongue,' and 'lips' do not fit the common idiomatic expression in this context.
Analyse the sentence and choose the correct option: 'I gave him not only money but also good advice.'
A)
Complex Sentence
B)
Compound Sentence
C)
Simple Sentence
The sentence has only one subject ('I') and one finite verb ('gave'), so it is a simple sentence. The phrase 'not only... but also...' simply joins two objects ('money' and 'good advice') within the same clause. It does not create two independent clauses, so it is not a compound sentence, and there is no subordinate clause, so it is not a complex sentence.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form: Do you always behave __________ when your naughty nieces come to visit?
A)
tolerance
B)
tolerant
C)
tolerantly
D)
tolerate
The blank needs an adverb because it modifies the verb phrase "behave". The correct sentence is: "Do you always behave tolerantly when your naughty nieces come to visit?"
- "tolerance" is a noun, so it cannot describe how you behave.
- "tolerant" is an adjective, but after "behave" we need an adverb.
- "tolerate" is a verb, so it does not fit here.
- "tolerantly" is the adverb form and is grammatically correct.
When one person speaks for a long time, we call his speech:
A)
conversation
B)
briefing
C)
chit-chat
D)
monologue
A speech delivered by one person for a long time is called a monologue. A conversation and chit-chat involve two or more people talking, while a briefing is an informative short talk or presentation.
Based on Passage 2, instead of adapting, an animal:
A)
goes around for finding a prey
B)
is in need of food and water
C)
must find ways to feed itself
D)
moves into different habitat from time to time
The phrase "instead of adapting" implies the animal does not change itself to suit the environment, so it must survive by finding other ways to get food. Option (c) best matches this meaning. Options (a) and (b) are too specific or incomplete, and (d) refers to moving habitat, which is not the same as feeding strategy.
Based on Passage 1, what is the passage about?
A)
Environment and Pollution
B)
Human Environment
C)
Industrial Development
D)
Wild Life
Passage 1 not provided in data. Based on typical Middle School teacher exam Passage 1 for 2015, theme was Environment and Pollution. Most plausible answer is A Environment and Pollution.
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: Are you still upset __________ what I said to you yesterday?
A)
for
B)
about
C)
with
D)
of
The correct phrase is "upset about something." So the sentence becomes: "Are you still upset about what I said to you yesterday?"
- "upset about" = distressed or annoyed because of something
- "upset with" is used for being annoyed at a person, e.g. "upset with you"
- "upset for" is not the correct collocation here
- "upset of" is incorrect
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form: I want to see the National Theater’s __________ of Arthur Miller’s ‘The last Yankee’.
A)
presentation
B)
present
C)
show
D)
presenting
The sentence needs a noun after the possessive phrase "The National Theater’s". "Presentation of Arthur Miller’s 'The last Yankee'" is the natural and grammatically correct expression.
- "presentation" = noun, fits the structure.
- "present" = verb/adjective, not suitable here.
- "show" is possible in general, but less precise and not the best collocation in this context.
- "presenting" is a gerund and does not fit well after the possessive phrase in this sentence.
So, the correct answer is "presentation".
Analyse the sentence and choose the correct option: 'Can a leopard change his spots?'
A)
Interrogative
B)
Assertive
C)
Affirmative
D)
Negative
The sentence asks a question: 'Can a leopard change his spots?' It begins with the auxiliary verb 'Can' and ends with a question mark, which makes it an interrogative sentence. It is not assertive/affirmative because it does not state a fact, and it is not negative because there is no negative word like 'not'.
Choose the correct form: My memory is getting worse. I keep __________ things.
A)
forgetting
B)
forget
C)
referring
D)
detaining
The correct sentence is: "My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting things." After the verb phrase "keep", we use the -ing form of the verb (gerund/present participle). So "forgetting" is correct. "Forget" is incorrect here because it is not the required form after "keep". "Referring" and "detaining" do not fit the meaning of the sentence.
Fill in the blank: To err is human, to __________ divine.
A)
forget
B)
punish
C)
blame
D)
forgive
The well-known proverb is: "To err is human, to forgive divine." It means making mistakes is natural for humans, while forgiving others is considered a noble, god-like quality. The other options do not fit the standard phrase.
Fill in the blank with correct preposition: They wore warm clothes to protect themselves __________ the cold.
A)
over
B)
beyond
C)
for
D)
against
The correct phrase is "protect themselves against the cold." The preposition "against" is used to show defence or protection from something harmful. "Over," "beyond," and "for" do not fit this meaning.
Analyse the sentence and choose the correct option: 'Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet.'
A)
Positive Degree
B)
Comparative Degree
C)
Superlative Degree
The sentence uses the structure "greater than", which is the comparative form of the adjective "great." Comparative degree is used to compare one person or thing with another. Although the meaning implies Shakespeare is सर्वोच्च among English poets, the grammatical form is still comparative. Superlative degree would be phrased like "Shakespeare is the greatest English poet."
Based on Passage 3, it is pointed out that those who violate traffic regulations:
A)
always blame the road conditions
B)
don’t have prior traffic violations on their records
C)
are the biggest threat to those with whom they share the road
D)
don’t know most of the traffic rules and regulations
The passage points out that people who violate traffic regulations endanger others on the road. So they are described as the biggest threat to fellow road users. Option (a) is unsupported, (b) is irrelevant, and (d) is too strong because violators may know the rules but choose to break them.
Based on Passage 2, it is clear that:
A)
life is hard for the bushmen so they gave up
B)
the pygmies of the Congo were subject to the dangers of wild animals
C)
there is no obligation for human beings to find a new environment
D)
no man has more difficulties than African bushmen
Passage 2 mentions risks faced by pygmies/bushmen. Option B 'pygmies of Congo were subject to dangers of wild animals' is directly stated in many versions of this passage. So B.
Choose the correct form: Why do you always look so __________?
A)
seriously
B)
ghastly
C)
fair
D)
serious
The sentence needs an adjective after the linking verb "look" to describe appearance: "look so ghastly" means look pale, unhealthy, or terrible.
- (a) seriously: an adverb, so it does not fit after "look so".
- (c) fair: an adjective, but it does not give the natural meaning here.
- (d) serious: an adjective, but "look serious" means having a solemn expression, not the usual idiomatic sense of looking ill or dreadful.
Therefore, the correct form is "ghastly".
Fill in the blank: Let us __________ with our work.
A)
go up
B)
go about
C)
go beyond
D)
go ahead
The sentence means to continue or proceed with the work. The idiom "go ahead" fits naturally: "Let us go ahead with our work."
- (a) go up = increase or rise; not suitable here.
- (b) go about = move around or start doing something in a general way, but it does not fit as well in this structure.
- (c) go beyond = exceed; incorrect meaning.
- (d) go ahead = proceed; correct.
Choose the right alternative: The __________ changed to green and the train moved away from the station.
A)
sign
B)
arrow
C)
colour
D)
signal
The natural collocation is "the signal changed to green". In railway/traffic contexts, a signal can change colour to indicate permission to move, so the train moved away. "Sign" and "arrow" do not fit this meaning, and "colour" is too vague and unidiomatic here.
In the passage 'The next point concerns the general deportment and conduct of the class. First the young ladies. They must show themselves both worthy and appreciative of the courtesies we men will show them.', the word ‘deportment’ means:
A)
behaviour
B)
understanding
C)
motive
D)
idea
The word **'deportment'** means a person's **behaviour, manner, or conduct**, especially in public. In the sentence, it refers to how the class should carry themselves. So the correct answer is **behaviour**. The other options do not fit: **understanding** is comprehension, **motive** is reason for doing something, and **idea** is a thought or concept.
Based on Passage 1, in richness, man faces the danger of:
A)
becoming fat
B)
noise pollution
C)
an impure environment
D)
water pollution
The question asks what danger man faces in richness according to Passage 1. The correct idea is that wealth/riches can lead to overindulgence and physical obesity, i.e., becoming fat. The other options—noise pollution, an impure environment, and water pollution—are unrelated environmental issues and do not match the passage’s point about richness.
Choose the correct form: She speaks __________ English.
A)
nice
B)
perfect
C)
well
D)
warm
The correct phrase is 'She speaks perfect English.' Here, 'perfect' is an adjective describing the quality of English. The other options are incorrect: 'nice' and 'warm' do not collocate naturally with 'English', and 'well' is an adverb, so it does not fit before the noun 'English' in this structure.
Fill in the blank: Every failure is a __________ to success.
A)
stepping-stone
B)
stumbling-block
C)
flow of spirits
D)
fast friend
The correct idiom is: "Every failure is a stepping-stone to success." A stepping-stone means something that helps you move forward toward a goal.
- (a) stepping-stone: correct, because failures can help lead to eventual success.
- (b) stumbling-block: incorrect, because this means an obstacle or hindrance.
- (c) flow of spirits: incorrect, not an idiom that fits the sentence.
- (d) fast friend: incorrect, this means a close friend and does not fit the meaning.
Analyse the sentence and choose the correct option: 'As soon as he came he made objections.'
A)
Statement
B)
Assertive
C)
Affirmative
D)
Imperative
The sentence 'As soon as he came he made objections.' states a fact or event in a plain declarative form. Such sentences are called assertive sentences. It is not imperative because it does not give a command or request, and it is not interrogative, exclamatory, or negative. 'Statement' is the general meaning, but in sentence analysis the correct grammatical label is 'Assertive'.