English - Content for DSC / TET any Competitive Exams

 

1. Parts of Speech

Which of the following is an example of a noun?
a) Run
b) Happiness
c) Quickly
d) Beautiful
Answer: b) Happiness
Explanation: A noun refers to a person, place, thing, or idea, and "Happiness" is an abstract noun representing an idea.

2. Tenses

Which tense is used in the sentence, "She is reading a book"?
a) Present Perfect
b) Present Continuous
c) Simple Past
d) Future Simple
Answer: b) Present Continuous
Explanation: The verb "is reading" shows an action happening at the moment, indicating the present continuous tense.

3. Active Voice and Passive Voice

Identify the passive voice form of "The teacher explained the lesson."
a) The lesson was explained by the teacher.
b) The teacher has explained the lesson.
c) The lesson is being explained by the teacher.
d) The lesson explained the teacher.
Answer: a) The lesson was explained by the teacher.
Explanation: Passive voice shifts focus from the doer (teacher) to the receiver (lesson) of the action.

4. Prepositions

Which preposition best fits the sentence: "She is interested ___ music"?
a) on
b) with
c) in
d) at
Answer: c) in
Explanation: "Interested in" is the correct prepositional phrase.

5. Articles

Which article fits in the sentence: "__ apple a day keeps the doctor away"?_
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article needed
Answer: b) An
Explanation: "An" is used before words starting with a vowel sound like "apple."

6. Degrees of Comparison

Which sentence is an example of the superlative degree?
a) This cake is good.
b) This cake is better than the last one.
c) This is the best cake I have ever had.
d) This cake is sweet.
Answer: c) This is the best cake I have ever had.
Explanation: The superlative degree is used to compare more than two items, showing the highest degree (best).

7. Clauses

What type of clause is underlined in the sentence: "I will call you when I arrive"?
a) Noun clause
b) Adjective clause
c) Adverb clause
d) Independent clause
Answer: c) Adverb clause
Explanation: "When I arrive" is an adverb clause because it modifies the verb "call."

8. Verbs

Which of the following is a main verb?
a) Will
b) Be
c) Run
d) Can
Answer: c) Run
Explanation: "Run" is a main verb as it describes the main action.

9. Auxiliary Verbs

Which sentence uses an auxiliary verb?
a) She sings beautifully.
b) He is running fast.
c) They arrived early.
d) The cat sleeps on the couch.
Answer: b) He is running fast.
Explanation: "Is" is an auxiliary verb used to form the present continuous tense.

10. Conjunctions

Which is an example of a subordinating conjunction?
a) And
b) But
c) Because
d) Or
Answer: c) Because
Explanation: Subordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent ones, as "because" does.

11. Direct and Indirect Speech

Convert the sentence into indirect speech: He said, "I am busy today."
a) He said that he is busy today.
b) He said that he was busy today.
c) He said that he was busy that day.
d) He said that he will be busy today.
Answer: c) He said that he was busy that day.
Explanation: Indirect speech changes pronouns and time expressions.

12. Types of Sentences

Which type of sentence is this: "What a beautiful day!"
a) Declarative
b) Imperative
c) Interrogative
d) Exclamatory
Answer: d) Exclamatory
Explanation: Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion or surprise.

13. Phrases

Identify the phrase in the sentence: "She went to the market."
a) She went
b) Went to the market
c) To the market
d) The market
Answer: c) To the market
Explanation: "To the market" is a prepositional phrase that adds information about the direction.

14. Reading Comprehension

In reading comprehension, what should be the first step?
a) Read the questions first
b) Skim the entire passage
c) Read every word carefully
d) Guess the meaning of difficult words
Answer: b) Skim the entire passage
Explanation: Skimming helps understand the main idea and saves time when answering questions.

15. Antonyms

What is the antonym of "generous"?
a) Kind
b) Selfish
c) Helpful
d) Charitable
Answer: b) Selfish
Explanation: "Generous" means giving, while "selfish" refers to not being willing to share or give.

16. Synonyms

What is a synonym of "happy"?
a) Angry
b) Joyful
c) Sad
d) Tired
Answer: b) Joyful
Explanation: "Joyful" means showing happiness, a synonym of "happy."

17. Correction of Sentences

Identify the error in the sentence: "She don't like apples."
a) She
b) Don't
c) Like
d) Apples
Answer: b) Don't
Explanation: "Don't" should be "doesn't" for third-person singular subjects.

18. Idiomatic Expression

What does the idiom "Break the ice" mean?
a) To break something
b) To calm someone down
c) To initiate a conversation
d) To cool down
Answer: c) To initiate a conversation
Explanation: "Break the ice" means to start a conversation in a social setting.

19. Question Tags

_What is the correct question tag for the sentence: "You are coming, __?"
a) Isn't it
b) Aren't you
c) Won't you
d) Don't you
Answer: b) Aren't you
Explanation: "Aren't you" is the correct question tag for positive statements with "are."

20. Sequencing of Sentences in a Paragraph

In sequencing sentences in a paragraph, what should be considered first?
a) The concluding sentence
b) The supporting details
c) The topic sentence
d) The examples
Answer: c) The topic sentence
Explanation: The topic sentence introduces the main idea, which helps in organizing the rest of the paragraph.