English problems
- 1. Which of the following is not true about listening?
Options- A. It involves conscious psychological action.
- B. Attention and meaning given to sounds turns hearing in to listening.
- C. It is a passive, constant process.
- D. It is an active and selective process. Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: It is a passive, constant process.
- 2. Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
Options- A. A student is expected to write a book report about a book that his teacher has assigned. The student doesn't want to read the book and is bored with the subject. He visits websites that provide reviews and book reports and he copies from each of the diffe
- B. A writer decides that he wants to create an Internet website to generate ad revenue. Instead of writing his own articles, he visits twenty other websites that have articles on the topic in which he is interested. He copies each of the articles, changes th
- C. When a writer reuses a mix of word, phrases, and ideas from a source without indicating which words and ideas have been borrowed and/or without properly citing the source.
- D. All of the above Also asked in: GRE, GATE, CAT, Bank Exams, AIEEE, IT Trainer, Database Administrator, Bank PO, Bank Clerk, Analyst
Correct Answer: All of the above
Explanation:
Duplicating the content or Copying words or ideas from someone else WITHOUT giving credit is called Plagiarism.
Plagiarism can be a violation of copyright laws and can be considered cheating.
Types of Plagiarism ::
1. Direct Plagiarism
2. Mosaic Plagiarism
- 3. A definition of formal poetry is verse that
Options- A. is written in blank verse.
- B. sticks to certain traditional patterns.
- C. uses figurative language.
- D. has no rhyme scheme. Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: sticks to certain traditional patterns.
- 4. Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
Options- A. a student sharing ideas about leadership based on a book she has read
- B. a student on stage telling jokes during the intermission of a play
- C. a student urging an instructor to reconsider the due date for an assignment
- D. All of the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, TOEFL, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: a student sharing ideas about leadership based on a book she has read
Explanation:
Informative Speaking is a 10-minute presentation written and performed by the student. Informative requires students to balance that content with delivery and style.
Here in the given options, option A) a student sharing ideas about leadership based on a book she has read, is an instance of informative speaking.
Students in Informative must be articulate, engaging, and smooth with their delivery at both a vocal and physical level.
- 5. That which cannot be seen -
Options- A. Invisible
- B. Unseen
- C. Intangible
- D. All of the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, TOEFL, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, Database Administrator, IT Trainer
Correct Answer: Invisible
- 6. State in which the few govern the many?
Options- A. Autocracy
- B. Monarchy
- C. Plutocracy
- D. Oligarchy Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Oligarchy
Explanation:
Oligarchy is a form of government in which the power rests with the small group of people.
- 7. The term Hassles refers to
Options- A. major annoyances of everyday life
- B. personal limitations that make it impossible for someone to pursue a desired goal
- C. to interact with persons we dislike in order to obtain our goals
- D. minor annoyances of everyday life Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: minor annoyances of everyday life
Explanation:
The term Hassles refers to minor annoyances of everyday life.
- 8. Tone, volume and pace are part of
Options- A. Body language
- B. Spoken language
- C. Sign language
- D. Written language Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Spoken language
Explanation:
Tone, volume and pace are part of Spoken language.
- 9. Adverbs can modify all of the following except
Options- A. Nouns
- B. Verbs
- C. Adjectives
- D. Other adverbs Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Nouns
Explanation:
An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, determiner, clause, preposition, or sentence.
Adverbs can modify all of the following except nouns.
- 10. _ pompous he was an entertaining person.
Options- A. Though
- B. Never
- C. Despite
- D. Before Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Though
Explanation:
From the given options, Though is the only word which gives sense for the sentence. Hence, Though pompous he was an entertaining person.
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