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NIOS ENGLISH SAMPLE PAPER 1_1

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 55mins

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1.

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization's first independent female director. Mrs. Nooyi will join the Board in June 2018 to align with the term of the ICC Independent Chairman, following the unanimous confirmation of her appointment at Board’s meeting.The introduction of an Independent Director, who must be female, was approved by the ICC Full Council in June 2017 as part of wide ranging constitutional change aimed at improving the global governance of the sport.Mrs. Nooyi is a global business leader, consistently ranked by Fortune Magazine among the World's Most Powerful Women. As Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Mrs. Nooyi is responsible for a global food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands generating more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales, including Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola.Mrs. Nooyi is also the chief architect of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo's vision to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into the company's business strategy. Under her leadership, since 2006 PepsiCo has focused on offering more nutritious foods and beverages, minimizing their impact on the environment, and creating opportunities for their employees and people across the markets they serve.ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar said: "We are delighted to welcome Indra to the ICC. Adding another independent director - particularly a female - is such an important step forward in improving our governance. To have someone of Indra's calibre is fantastic news for the global game - she is frequently recognized as one of the most influential people in business today, running one of the world's biggest corporations.""We undertook a global search looking for the right candidate who would complement the existing skills and experience already on our Board. A cricket enthusiast with experience in the commercial sector and independent of the ICC, any Member or state or associated organization were the primary criteria and in Indra we have found an exceptional new colleague and we look forward to working with her in the future."The Independent Director will be appointed for a two-year term although she may be re-appointed for two further terms with a maximum six-year consecutive period of service.In accordance with international standards of good governance, the Independent Ethics Officer for the ICC and PepsiCo's General Counsel have reviewed and both formally approved the appointment, providing a clear framework for appropriately managing any potential or perceived conflicts of interest that might arise in the future.

Which of the following is true in the context of the passage?I. Indra Nooyi will be the first female chairman of ICC.II. She may be re-appointed for two further terms resulting in six years of total service.III. Indra Nooyi ranked number 1 in the list of World’s most powerful women by fortune magazine.

a)

Only I and II

b)

Only III

c)

Only II

d)

Only II and III

e)

None of the above

2.

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization's first independent female director. Mrs. Nooyi will join the Board in June 2018 to align with the term of the ICC Independent Chairman, following the unanimous confirmation of her appointment at Board’s meeting.The introduction of an Independent Director, who must be female, was approved by the ICC Full Council in June 2017 as part of wide ranging constitutional change aimed at improving the global governance of the sport.Mrs. Nooyi is a global business leader, consistently ranked by Fortune Magazine among the World's Most Powerful Women. As Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Mrs. Nooyi is responsible for a global food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands generating more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales, including Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola.Mrs. Nooyi is also the chief architect of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo's vision to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into the company's business strategy. Under her leadership, since 2006 PepsiCo has focused on offering more nutritious foods and beverages, minimizing their impact on the environment, and creating opportunities for their employees and people across the markets they serve.ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar said: "We are delighted to welcome Indra to the ICC. Adding another independent director - particularly a female - is such an important step forward in improving our governance. To have someone of Indra's calibre is fantastic news for the global game - she is frequently recognized as one of the most influential people in business today, running one of the world's biggest corporations.""We undertook a global search looking for the right candidate who would complement the existing skills and experience already on our Board. A cricket enthusiast with experience in the commercial sector and independent of the ICC, any Member or state or associated organization were the primary criteria and in Indra we have found an exceptional new colleague and we look forward to working with her in the future."The Independent Director will be appointed for a two-year term although she may be re-appointed for two further terms with a maximum six-year consecutive period of service.In accordance with international standards of good governance, the Independent Ethics Officer for the ICC and PepsiCo's General Counsel have reviewed and both formally approved the appointment, providing a clear framework for appropriately managing any potential or perceived conflicts of interest that might arise in the future.

What does the writer want to convey by saying that- “Mrs. Nooyi is also the chief architect of Performance with Purpose”?I. Mrs. Nooyi has started objective based planning in PepsiCo.II. Mrs. Nooyi has driven the concept of corporate social responsibility.III. Mrs. Nooyi does not want to make profit at the cost of consumer’s health.

a)

Only I and II

b)

Only III

c)

Only II

d)

Only II and III

e)

None of the above

3.

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization's first independent female director. Mrs. Nooyi will join the Board in June 2018 to align with the term of the ICC Independent Chairman, following the unanimous confirmation of her appointment at Board’s meeting.The introduction of an Independent Director, who must be female, was approved by the ICC Full Council in June 2017 as part of wide ranging constitutional change aimed at improving the global governance of the sport.Mrs. Nooyi is a global business leader, consistently ranked by Fortune Magazine among the World's Most Powerful Women. As Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Mrs. Nooyi is responsible for a global food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands generating more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales, including Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola.Mrs. Nooyi is also the chief architect of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo's vision to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into the company's business strategy. Under her leadership, since 2006 PepsiCo has focused on offering more nutritious foods and beverages, minimizing their impact on the environment, and creating opportunities for their employees and people across the markets they serve.ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar said: "We are delighted to welcome Indra to the ICC. Adding another independent director - particularly a female - is such an important step forward in improving our governance. To have someone of Indra's calibre is fantastic news for the global game - she is frequently recognized as one of the most influential people in business today, running one of the world's biggest corporations.""We undertook a global search looking for the right candidate who would complement the existing skills and experience already on our Board. A cricket enthusiast with experience in the commercial sector and independent of the ICC, any Member or state or associated organization were the primary criteria and in Indra we have found an exceptional new colleague and we look forward to working with her in the future."The Independent Director will be appointed for a two-year term although she may be re-appointed for two further terms with a maximum six-year consecutive period of service.In accordance with international standards of good governance, the Independent Ethics Officer for the ICC and PepsiCo's General Counsel have reviewed and both formally approved the appointment, providing a clear framework for appropriately managing any potential or perceived conflicts of interest that might arise in the future.

What is the objective of introducing a female independent director in ICC?

a)

a. To improve global governance of the sport.

b)

b. To prove that women are better than men.

c)

c. To set an example of gender equality.

d)

d. Either A or C

e)

e. None of the above

4.

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization's first independent female director. Mrs. Nooyi will join the Board in June 2018 to align with the term of the ICC Independent Chairman, following the unanimous confirmation of her appointment at Board’s meeting.The introduction of an Independent Director, who must be female, was approved by the ICC Full Council in June 2017 as part of wide ranging constitutional change aimed at improving the global governance of the sport.Mrs. Nooyi is a global business leader, consistently ranked by Fortune Magazine among the World's Most Powerful Women. As Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Mrs. Nooyi is responsible for a global food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands generating more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales, including Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola.Mrs. Nooyi is also the chief architect of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo's vision to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into the company's business strategy. Under her leadership, since 2006 PepsiCo has focused on offering more nutritious foods and beverages, minimizing their impact on the environment, and creating opportunities for their employees and people across the markets they serve.ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar said: "We are delighted to welcome Indra to the ICC. Adding another independent director - particularly a female - is such an important step forward in improving our governance. To have someone of Indra's calibre is fantastic news for the global game - she is frequently recognized as one of the most influential people in business today, running one of the world's biggest corporations.""We undertook a global search looking for the right candidate who would complement the existing skills and experience already on our Board. A cricket enthusiast with experience in the commercial sector and independent of the ICC, any Member or state or associated organization were the primary criteria and in Indra we have found an exceptional new colleague and we look forward to working with her in the future."The Independent Director will be appointed for a two-year term although she may be re-appointed for two further terms with a maximum six-year consecutive period of service.In accordance with international standards of good governance, the Independent Ethics Officer for the ICC and PepsiCo's General Counsel have reviewed and both formally approved the appointment, providing a clear framework for appropriately managing any potential or perceived conflicts of interest that might arise in the future.

Which of the following has/have confirmed the appointment of Indra Nooyi?

a)

General Counsel of ICC

b)

General Counsel of PepsiCo 

c)

Independent Ethics officer of ICC

d)

Both A and C

e)

Both B and C

5.

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization's first independent female director. Mrs. Nooyi will join the Board in June 2018 to align with the term of the ICC Independent Chairman, following the unanimous confirmation of her appointment at Board’s meeting.The introduction of an Independent Director, who must be female, was approved by the ICC Full Council in June 2017 as part of wide ranging constitutional change aimed at improving the global governance of the sport.Mrs. Nooyi is a global business leader, consistently ranked by Fortune Magazine among the World's Most Powerful Women. As Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Mrs. Nooyi is responsible for a global food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands generating more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales, including Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola.Mrs. Nooyi is also the chief architect of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo's vision to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into the company's business strategy. Under her leadership, since 2006 PepsiCo has focused on offering more nutritious foods and beverages, minimizing their impact on the environment, and creating opportunities for their employees and people across the markets they serve.ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar said: "We are delighted to welcome Indra to the ICC. Adding another independent director - particularly a female - is such an important step forward in improving our governance. To have someone of Indra's calibre is fantastic news for the global game - she is frequently recognized as one of the most influential people in business today, running one of the world's biggest corporations.""We undertook a global search looking for the right candidate who would complement the existing skills and experience already on our Board. A cricket enthusiast with experience in the commercial sector and independent of the ICC, any Member or state or associated organization were the primary criteria and in Indra we have found an exceptional new colleague and we look forward to working with her in the future."The Independent Director will be appointed for a two-year term although she may be re-appointed for two further terms with a maximum six-year consecutive period of service.In accordance with international standards of good governance, the Independent Ethics Officer for the ICC and PepsiCo's General Counsel have reviewed and both formally approved the appointment, providing a clear framework for appropriately managing any potential or perceived conflicts of interest that might arise in the future.

Which of the following has/have confirmed the appointment of Indra Nooyi?

a)

General Counsel of ICC

b)

General Counsel of PepsiCo 

c)

Independent Ethics officer of ICC

d)

Both A and C

e)

Both B and C

6.

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given beside.The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization's first independent female director. Mrs. Nooyi will join the Board in June 2018 to align with the term of the ICC Independent Chairman, following the unanimous confirmation of her appointment at Board’s meeting.The introduction of an Independent Director, who must be female, was approved by the ICC Full Council in June 2017 as part of wide ranging constitutional change aimed at improving the global governance of the sport.Mrs. Nooyi is a global business leader, consistently ranked by Fortune Magazine among the World's Most Powerful Women. As Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Mrs. Nooyi is responsible for a global food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands generating more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales, including Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola.Mrs. Nooyi is also the chief architect of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo's vision to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into the company's business strategy. Under her leadership, since 2006 PepsiCo has focused on offering more nutritious foods and beverages, minimizing their impact on the environment, and creating opportunities for their employees and people across the markets they serve.ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar said: "We are delighted to welcome Indra to the ICC. Adding another independent director - particularly a female - is such an important step forward in improving our governance. To have someone of Indra's calibre is fantastic news for the global game - she is frequently recognized as one of the most influential people in business today, running one of the world's biggest corporations.""We undertook a global search looking for the right candidate who would complement the existing skills and experience already on our Board. A cricket enthusiast with experience in the commercial sector and independent of the ICC, any Member or state or associated organization were the primary criteria and in Indra we have found an exceptional new colleague and we look forward to working with her in the future."The Independent Director will be appointed for a two-year term although she may be re-appointed for two further terms with a maximum six-year consecutive period of service.In accordance with international standards of good governance, the Independent Ethics Officer for the ICC and PepsiCo's General Counsel have reviewed and both formally approved the appointment, providing a clear framework for appropriately managing any potential or perceived conflicts of interest that might arise in the future.

Which of the following is not true in the context of the passage? I. Quaker is a product of PepsiCo. II. Mrs. Nooyi heads over 22 food brands under the flagship of PepsiCo.

III. Mrs. Nooyi was elected unanimously.

a)

Only I and II

b)

Only III

c)

Only II

d)

Only II and III

e)

None of the above

7.

Question1

THE TELEPHONE You may use a telephone every day but how much do you know about it? The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell in 1876. Bell was born in Scotland in 1847, but later he went to live in the United States of America. He always interested in sound and wanted to send sound through a wire. He had a work shop in his house in America and did many experiments there. Bell had finally succeeded in inveting the first telephone and other inventors made better ones. Question 1: Alexander Bell invented the first telephone.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

THE TELEPHONEYou may use a telephone every day but how much do you know about it? The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell in 1876. Bell was born in Scotland in 1847, but later he went to live in the United States of America. He always interested in sound and wanted to send sound through a wire. He had a work shop in his house in America and did many experiments there. Bell had finally succeeded in inventing the first telephone and other inventors made better ones. Question 2: The telephone was invented in 1876.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

It was good that I lost my sight when I did, because having no memories of seeing there was nothing to look back to, nothing to miss. I went blind in November 1937. At that rime we were living in Gujrat, in the province of Punjab in northern India. After my sickness we moved to Lahore, a few miles away, but the number of relatives who come to sympathies made my father ask for another transfer, this time to karnal, where we had neither friends nor relatives. There we got a cottage on the canal bank built in very peaceful and quiet surroundings. Who is the I in the passage?

(a)  

10.

It was good that I lost my sight when I did, because having no memories of seeing there was nothing to look back to, nothing to miss. I went blind in November 1937. At that rime we were living in Gujrat, in the province of Punjab in northern India. After my sickness we moved to Lahore, a few miles away, but the number of relatives who come to sympathies made my father ask for another transfer, this time to karnal, where we had neither friends nor relatives. There we got a cottage on the canal bank built in very peaceful and quiet surroundings. Which sentence tells us that the author was not born blind?

(a)  

11.

It was good that I lost my sight when I did, because having no memories of seeing there was nothing to look back to, nothing to miss. I went blind in November 1937. At that rime we were living in Gujrat, in the province of Punjab in northern India. After my sickness we moved to Lahore, a few miles away, but the number of relatives who come to sympathies made my father ask for another transfer, this time to karnal, where we had neither friends nor relatives. There we got a cottage on the canal bank built in very peaceful and quiet surroundings. When and where did it happen?

(a)  

12.

It was good that I lost my sight when I did, because having no memories of seeing there was nothing to look back to, nothing to miss. I went blind in November 1937. At that rime we were living in Gujrat, in the province of Punjab in northern India. After my sickness we moved to Lahore, a few miles away, but the number of relatives who come to sympathies made my father ask for another transfer, this time to karnal, where we had neither friends nor relatives. There we got a cottage on the canal bank built in very peaceful and quiet surroundings. Why was his father eager for a transfer?

(a)  

13.

It was good that I lost my sight when I did, because having no memories of seeing there was nothing to look back to, nothing to miss. I went blind in November 1937. At that rime we were living in Gujrat, in the province of Punjab in northern India. After my sickness we moved to Lahore, a few miles away, but the number of relatives who come to sympathies made my father ask for another transfer, this time to karnal, where we had neither friends nor relatives. There we got a cottage on the canal bank built in very peaceful and quiet surroundings. Which word in the passage mean the same as “expressing a feeling of concern”

(a)  

14.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

"Have you cleaned your room? Mom asked Tom."

b)

Have you cleaned your room? "Mom asked Tom."

c)

"Have you cleaned your room?" Mom asked Tom.

15.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

Justice said, My cat gave birth to four little kittens.

b)

Justice said, "My cat gave birth to four little kittens."

c)

Justice said, "My cat gave birth to four little kittens.

16.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

"But I have never been to Japan," replied Carrie.

b)

"But I have never been to Japan" replied Carrie.

c)

But I have never been to Japan, "replied Carrie."

17.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

"Excuse me." Can you tell us the way to the nearest supermarket? asked the tourist.

b)

"Excuse me. Can you tell us the way to the nearest supermarket?" asked the tourist.

c)

Excuse me. "Can you tell us the way to the nearest supermarket?" asked the tourist.

18.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

Michelle exclaimed, "I knew it!"

b)

Michelle exclaimed I knew it!

c)

Michelle" exclaimed I knew it!"

19.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

"I'm afraid we'd have to let the dog go said Dr. Dolittle."

b)

"I'm afraid we'd have to let the dog go," "said Dr. Dolittle."

c)

"I'm afraid we'd have to let the dog go," said Dr. Dolittle.

20.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

"I am going to be a doctor someday," declared Michael.

b)

"I am going to be a doctor someday." declared Michael"

c)

"I am going to be a doctor." someday declared Michael.

21.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

"Direct speech is the spoken word or words of the character in a fiction story. explained Dan."

b)

"Direct speech is the spoken word or words of the character in a fiction story." explained Dan.

c)

"Direct speech is the spoken word or words of the character in a fiction story," explained Dan.

22.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

Fred replied, "I am sorry, but I am not from around here."

b)

Fred replied, "I am sorry, but I am not from around here.

c)

"Fred replied, I am sorry," but I am not from around here.

23.

Choose the direct speech that is punctuated correctly.

a)

She asked, "May I have your orders?"

b)

She asked", May I have your orders."

c)

She asked "May I have your orders"

24.

"Where's your money?"___________(robber)

a)

demanded the robber

b)

demand the robber

c)

the robber demanded

25.

_____________"Baa baa black sheep,have you any wool?" (children)

a)

Children sang

b)

Children sing

c)

Sang children

26.

Punctuate the sentence.


Come here said the teacher

a)

"Come here",said the teacher.

b)

"Come here,"said the teacher.

c)

"Come here"said the teacher.

27.

Punctuate the sentence.


Have you forgotten she asked

a)

"Have you forgotten?"she asked.

b)

"Have you forgotten",she asked.

c)

"Have you forgotten,"she asked.

28.

"Ice kacang!Bubur cha cha!"______________

a)

the hawker shouted

b)

the hawker shout

c)

shout the hawker

29.

"Are we leaving?"_____________

a)

ask john

b)

asked john

c)

john ask

30.

Punctuate the sentence


Hello the old woman exclaimed

a)

"Hello,"the old woman exclaimed.

b)

"Hello",the old woman exclaimed

c)

"Hello!"the old woman exclaimed

31.

"Excuse me,"___________."Are you Kim Jong Kook?" (Ali)

a)

Ali enquired

b)

Ali enquires

c)

Ali enquire

32.

Punctuate the sentence.


Dilah said you're very kind

a)

Dilah said 'you're very kind".

b)

Dilah said "You're very kind"

c)

Dilah said,"you're very kind"

d)

Dilah said,"You're very kind."

33.

Punctuate the sentence


Aniq shouted help

a)

Aniq shouted,"Help!"

b)

Aniq shouted,"help!"

c)

Aniq shouted"Help!"

34.

She said, "I saw him."

a)

She said who she had seen him

b)

She said she saw him

c)

She said that she had seen him

35.

She said, "I saw him."

a)

She said who she had seen him

b)

She said she saw him

c)

She said that she had seen him

36.

They said, “They take exercise every day.”

a)

They said that they took exercise every day.

b)

The said they take exercise every day.

c)

They said that they will take exercise every day.

37.

They said, “He will visit his parents.”

a)

They said that he woul to visit his parents.

b)

They said that he would visits hi parents.

c)

They said that he would visti his parents.

38.

They said, “We were copying in the exam.”

a)

They said that we had copying in the exam.

b)

They said that we had been copying in the exam.

c)

They said that we had been to to copy in the exam.

39.

They said, “She has traveled to Asia.

a)

They said that She traveled to Asia.

b)

They said that She had travel to Asia.

c)

They said that She had traveled to Asia.

40.

My Mom said, “Grandma cooked delicious food.”

a)

My Mom said that Grandma had cooked delicious food.

b)

My Mom said that Granma had cooked deliciuous food.

c)

My Mom said that Grandma cooked delicious food.

41.

She said, “I am going to London tomorrow.”

a)

She said that she was going to go to London the next day.

b)

She said that she is going to London the next day.

c)

She said that she was going to London the next day.

42.

He says that his brother will help her.

a)

He will say that his brother will help her.

b)

He said that his brother would help her.

c)

He said that his brother will help her.

43.

We said, “We have been waiting since morning.”

a)

We said that we had waited since morning

b)

We said that we had been waiting since morning.

c)

We said that we waited since morning

44.

She says, “I eat an apple a day.”

a)

She said that she ate an apple a day.

b)

She said that she ates an apple a day.

c)

She said that she had ate an apple a day.

45.

The teacher asked me, “Do you like working in teams?

a)

The teacher asked if I liked working in teams.

b)

The teacher asked if I liked work in teams.

c)

The teacher asked if I liked working in team.

46.

My best friend asked, “What time does the train leave?"

a)

My best friend asked what time the train would left.

b)

My best friend asked what time the train left.

c)

My best friend asked what time did the train left.

47.

The director wanted to know, “Where did you go to school?”

a)

The director wanted to know where I go to school.

b)

The director wants to know where I’d gone to school.

c)

The director wanted to know where I’d gone to school.

48.

My parents asked me, “Why are you crying?”

a)

My parents asked me why I was crying.

b)

My parents asked me why I am crying.

c)

My parents asked me why I had been crying.

49.

My best friend wanted to know, Did you enjoy the party?”

a)

She asked me if I’d enjoyed the party.

b)

She asked me if I enjoyed the party.

c)

She asked me whether I enjoyed the party.

50.

He is busy. I can't call him

a)

because

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

51.

John doesn't like sweets. He likes ice cream

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

52.

Alice went shopping. She needed to by bread

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

53.

Jennifer eats a lot of chocolate. She drinks a lot of soda

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

54.

My name is Salma. I am a student

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

55.

Ahmad is poor. He is happy

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

56.

He is my friend. I will help him.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

57.

I passed the test. I worked hard

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

58.

This dress is expensive. The blue dress is cheap.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

59.

We woke up late. We missed the bus

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

because

60.
If I am going to create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction, I must also include a _________________.
a)
period
b)
semicolon
c)
comma
61.
What punctuation is missing in the following sentence?
Kids are a lot of work they are also a ton of fun.
a)
comma
b)
period
c)
semicolon
62.
What punctuation is missing in the following sentence?
All students have the potential to be successful they just need someone to believe in them.
a)
semicolon
b)
comma
c)
period
63.
Where should the semicolon go in the following compound sentence?
I've been teaching at Canfield for 11 years I coached the first five years too.
a)
before for
b)
after for
c)
before I
d)
after I
64.
Where should the semicolon go in the compound sentence below?
I love playing volleyball I improve every week.
a)
before I
b)
after I
c)
before every
d)
after every
65.
In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.
a)
after
b)
before
c)
there is no comma
66.
In a compound sentence with a semicolon, the independent clauses must be __________________.
a)
related
b)
unrelated
c)
different
67.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
68.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a semicolon?
a)
compound sentence
b)
 complex sentence
c)
simple sentence
69.
When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.
a)
subordinating conjunction
b)
coordinating conjunction
c)
correlative conjunction
70.
Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?
He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.
a)
before for
b)
after for
c)
before yet
d)
after yet
71.
What punctuation is missing in the following compound sentence?
I don't like my meat overcooked and tough nor do I like my milk warm.
a)
semicolon
b)
comma
c)
period
72.
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Take Kleenex with you for your nose is sure to run and drip during the play.
a)
before for
b)
after for
c)
before and
d)
after and
73.

Jagdish Babu had come form a distant regional and was alone. In the hustle and bustle of the market – place, in the clamour of the café everything seemed unrelated to himself. May be after living here for a while an growing used to it, he’d start feeling some intimacy in the surroundings. But today the place seemed alien. Then he began remembering nostalgically the people of his village region, the school and college boys there, and café in the nearby town. Tea Sha’b Jagdish Babu flicked the ash from his cigarette. In the boy’s pronunciation of shab he sensed something which he has been missing. He started to follow up the speculation – ‘what’s your name? What were Jagdish Babu’s feeling while sitting in the café?

a)

in the clamour of the café everything seemed unrelated to himself

b)

he began remembering nostalgically the people of his village region, the school andcollege boys there, and café in the nearby town.Tea Sha'b

c)

Jagdish Babu flicked the ash from his cigarette. In the boy's pronunciation of shab he sensed something

74.

Jagdish Babu had come form a distant regional and was alone. In the hustle and bustle of the market – place, in the clamour of the café everything seemed unrelated to himself. May be after living here for a while an growing used to it, he’d start feeling some intimacy in the surroundings. But today the place seemed alien. Then he began remembering nostalgically the people of his village region, the school and college boys there, and café in the nearby town. Tea Sha’b Jagdish Babu flicked the ash from his cigarette. In the boy’s pronunciation of shab he sensed something which he has been missing. He started to follow up the speculation – ‘what’s your name? What in the boy cought jagdish Babu's attention?

a)

in the clamour of the café everything seemed unrelated to himself

b)

he began remembering nostalgically the people of his village region, the school andcollege boys there, and café in the nearby town.Tea Sha'b

c)

In the boy's pronunciation of shab he sensed somethingwhich he has been missing. He started to follow up the speculation

75.

Jagdish Babu had come form a distant regional and was alone. In the hustle and bustle of the market – place, in the clamour of the café everything seemed unrelated to himself. May be after living here for a while an growing used to it, he’d start feeling some intimacy in the surroundings. But today the place seemed alien. Then he began remembering nostalgically the people of his village region, the school and college boys there, and café in the nearby town. Tea Sha’b Jagdish Babu flicked the ash from his cigarette. In the boy’s pronunciation of shab he sensed something which he has been missing. He started to follow up the speculation – ‘what’s your name? What did Jagdish Babu sense?

a)

The next day, heading for the café, Jagdish Babu suddenly met a childhood friend, Hemant. Reaching the café, Jagdish Babu beckoned to Madan. But he sensed that the boy was trying to remain at a distancef

b)

he began remembering nostalgically the people of his village region, the school andcollege boys there, and café in the nearby town.Tea Sha'b

c)

In the boy's pronunciation of shab he sensed somethingwhich he has been missing. He started to follow up the speculation

76.

Jagdish Babu had come form a distant regional and was alone. In the hustle and bustle of the market – place, in the clamour of the café everything seemed unrelated to himself. May be after living here for a while an growing used to it, he’d start feeling some intimacy in the surroundings. But today the place seemed alien. Then he began remembering nostalgically the people of his village region, the school and college boys there, and café in the nearby town. Tea Sha’b Jagdish Babu flicked the ash from his cigarette. In the boy’s pronunciation of shab he sensed something which he has been missing. He started to follow up the speculation – ‘what’s your name? Which two words /phrases in the passage refer to ‘loud confused noise'

(a)  

77.

What is the truth that Aradhana wanted to find out? What did she actually discover? What is the first statement of the audio clip?

a)

Aradhana wanted to know whether she was an adopted child.

b)

She came to know that she was actually an adopted child.

c)

But, even though she was not their own daughter she was given a lot of love.

d)

She was looked after nicely by her foster parents.

e)

They brought her up as if she was their own child.

78.

What is the truth that Aradhana wanted to find out? What did she actually discover? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?

a)

Aradhana wanted to know whether she was an adopted child.

b)

She came to know that she was actually an adopted child.

c)

But, even though she was not their own daughter she was given a lot of love.

d)

She was looked after nicely by her foster parents.

e)

They brought her up as if she was their own child.

79.

What is the truth that Aradhana wanted to find out? What did she actually discover? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?

a)

Aradhana wanted to know whether she was an adopted child.

b)

She came to know that she was actually an adopted child.

c)

But, even though she was not their own daughter she was given a lot of love.

d)

She was looked after nicely by her foster parents.

e)

They brought her up as if she was their own child.

80.

What is the truth that Aradhana wanted to find out? What did she actually discover? What is the Fourth statement of the audio clip?

a)

Aradhana wanted to know whether she was an adopted child.

b)

She came to know that she was actually an adopted child.

c)

But, even though she was not their own daughter she was given a lot of love.

d)

She was looked after nicely by her foster parents.

e)

They brought her up as if she was their own child.

81.

What is the truth that Aradhana wanted to find out? What did she actually discover? What is the Fifth statement of the audio clip?

a)

Aradhana wanted to know whether she was an adopted child.

b)

She came to know that she was actually an adopted child.

c)

But, even though she was not their own daughter she was given a lot of love.

d)

She was looked after nicely by her foster parents.

e)

They brought her up as if she was their own child.

82.

What would happen to earth after we have exhausted our resources of oil and coal? Mention two effects. What is the first statement of the audio clip?

a)

Crude oil is vital for modern society to even function.

b)

If we exhaust our resources of oil and coal, and if this ever happened, and our current logistical infrastructure had not responded in time, this would potentially be a very serious problem.

c)

The human race is a global civilization and is heavily reliant on a plentiful supply of crude oil.

d)

At present, crude oil constitutes around 33% of global energy needs. Coal and is around 30% and natural gas comes in third place at around 24%. That totals around 87% of human global energy needs.

83.

What would happen to earth after we have exhausted our resources of oil and coal? Mention two effects. What is the Second statement of the audio clip?

a)

Crude oil is vital for modern society to even function.

b)

If we exhaust our resources of oil and coal, and if this ever happened, and our current logistical infrastructure had not responded in time, this would potentially be a very serious problem.

c)

The human race is a global civilization and is heavily reliant on a plentiful supply of crude oil.

d)

At present, crude oil constitutes around 33% of global energy needs. Coal and is around 30% and natural gas comes in third place at around 24%. That totals around 87% of human global energy needs.

84.

What would happen to earth after we have exhausted our resources of oil and coal? Mention two effects. What is the Third statement of the audio clip?

a)

Crude oil is vital for modern society to even function.

b)

If we exhaust our resources of oil and coal, and if this ever happened, and our current logistical infrastructure had not responded in time, this would potentially be a very serious problem.

c)

The human race is a global civilization and is heavily reliant on a plentiful supply of crude oil.

d)

At present, crude oil constitutes around 33% of global energy needs. Coal and is around 30% and natural gas comes in third place at around 24%. That totals around 87% of human global energy needs.

85.

What would happen to earth after we have exhausted our resources of oil and coal? Mention two effects. What is the Fourth statement of the audio clip?

a)

Crude oil is vital for modern society to even function.

b)

If we exhaust our resources of oil and coal, and if this ever happened, and our current logistical infrastructure had not responded in time, this would potentially be a very serious problem.

c)

The human race is a global civilization and is heavily reliant on a plentiful supply of crude oil.

d)

At present, crude oil constitutes around 33% of global energy needs. Coal and is around 30% and natural gas comes in third place at around 24%. That totals around 87% of human global energy needs.

86.
What tense means that it already happened?
a)
present
b)
past
c)
future 
d)
all of the above
87.
He ___ last night.
a)
study
b)
studied
c)
will study
d)
will have studied
88.
what is dance past tense.
a)
dancing
b)
dancred
c)
dancee
d)
danced
89.
What is listen past tense.
a)
listaned
b)
listuned
c)
listened
90.
What is start past tense 
a)
started
b)
statted
c)
starrt
d)
syatrt
91.
What is the past tense form of the verb cry?
a)
cryed
b)
cryeed
c)
cried
d)
crys
92.
What is the past tense of the verb love?
a)
loved
b)
loves
c)
loveed
d)
lovied
93.
What is the past tense of the verb close?
a)
closed
b)
closeed
c)
close
d)
closied
94.

In the past, people invented rockets.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

95.
What is the tense of the verb?
Superman destroyed the enemy.
a)
Present
b)
Past
c)
Future
96.

Which correctly identifies the tense of the highlighted word?

Shane downloaded the lyrics to his favorite song.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

97.

Which correctly identifies the tense of the highlighted word?

Aurora will attend a concert tomorrow.

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future