TGT and PGT (English previous year questions) (Part-III)

Total Questions: 100

61. Who is the author of "Animal Farm"?

Correct Answer: (a) George Orwell
Solution:'Animal Farm' is an anti-utopian satire by George Orwell, published in England on 17 August 1945.
It is a political allegory based on the events of Russia's Bolshevik revolution and Joseph Stalin's betrayal of the cause. It is one of Orwell's finest works.

62. Which narrative technique is used by Salman Rushdie in "Midnight's Children"?

Correct Answer: (b) Stream of Consciousness
Solution:The narrative technique 'Magical Realism' is used by Salman Rushdie in "Midnight's Children" (1981). Magical Realism is a genre of literature that depicts the real world as having an undercurrent of magic or fantasy. It is a part of the realism genre of fiction.

In this, the world is still grounded in the real world but fantastical elements are considered normal in this world. In this novel, Rushdie focuses on the fate of two children who were born within the first hour of

63. Which one of the following is NOT related to Victorian Era Literature?

Correct Answer: (a) Stream of consciousness
Solution:From the following options, 'Stream of Consciousness' is not related to Victorian Era literature. Actually, the term 'Stream of consciousness' was coined by Alexander Bain but popularized by William James in his book "Principles of Psychology" (1890).

This technique was flourished in 20th century by Virginia Woolf, Dorothy Richardson, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett. Hence, option (a) is correct answer.

64. In the given question, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

P: It will further boost their comprehension skills and reading fluency.
Q: Watching video content with same language subtitles can improve children's decoding skills.
R: Research shows that turning on subtitles in the same language as the TV show or film can indeed improve children's reading skills.
S: It can also help them improve their vocabulary.

Correct Answer: (b) RQSP
Solution:Proper sequence of given sentence is RQSP.

65. In the given question, there is a sentence of 266. 267. which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. Adult learners

P: Analyse elements of a
Q: Using their own existing
R: New language and make links
S: Language knowledge

Correct Answer: (a) PRQS
Solution:Proper sequence of the group of the words to produce the correct sentence would be PRQS. The sentence is - Adult learners analyse elements of a new language and make links using their own existing language knowledge. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

66. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

"Brother, I cannot believe you sold our dream house without asking me." Mrs. Williams shouted

Correct Answer: (d) Mrs. Williams shouted at her brother that she could not believe that he had sold their dream house without asking her.

67. In the given question, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence Choose the proper sequence.

P: We were one of the first on the scene, and several of us have already gotten heat exhaustion.
Q: I am a fire fighter currently battling the Bootleg fire in southern Oregon.
R: I am part of a crew that arrived last Thursday.
S: One guy got fuel in his eye from a water pump and two of our division's masticators burned up.

Correct Answer: (d) QRPS
Solution:The proper sequence of the given sentences is "QRPS".

68. Which meter is used in a Blank verse?

Correct Answer: (b) lambic Pentameter
Solution:Iambic pentameter is used in a Blank verse. Blank verse is an un-rhyming verse in iambic pentameter which has consistent meter with 10 syllables in each line; where, unstressed syllables are followed by stressed ones. It is also known as "un-rhymed iambic pentameter." Hence, the correct answerver is option (b).

69. In the given question, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

P: We are deeply connected to these microbes in a biological and evolutionary sense.
Q: There is growing recognition that this invisible biodiversity plays a fundamental role in our health.
R: Our bodies are vibrant natural theatres hosting trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms.
S: These microbes also play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems.

Correct Answer: (a) RPQS
Solution:The proper sequence of the given sentences is RPQS. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

70. Who wrote "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus"?

Correct Answer: (a) Christopher Marlowe
Solution:"The Tragically History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus" is a tragedy in five acts by Christopher Marlowe, published in 1604 but first performed a decade or so earlier. It is based on German stories about the little character 'Faust'. Hence the correct answer is option (a).