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What advice did the narrator remember from her mother while walking to Mr Aziza’s office in the story "The Power of a Plate of Rice"?
Always speak your mind
Do nothing in anger
Fight for your rights
Avoid confrontation
What problem does Mrs Cheta Adu face at her workplace?
She is denied leave
Her salary is withheld
She is suspended
She is transferred
How is Mr Aziza’s office described in the story?
Spacious and well-decorated
Untidy with cheap furniture
Modern and air-conditioned
Empty and dark
Which of these elements from the story best supports the theme of desperation prompting courage?
The description of the principal’s office
The idiomatic expressions
Mrs. Adu’s act of eating in the principal’s house
The children’s behaviour
How does the symbol of the plate of rice reflect the broader power dynamics in the story?
It shows the value of food only
It illustrates how basic needs can be used as leverage
It is just a decorative detail
It symbolizes luxury
What impression does Mr Aziza have about female teachers?
He thinks they are very hardworking
He believes they often make excuses for absence
He considers them more honest than male teachers
He respects them deeply
What does Mrs Cheta Adu’s sudden act of eating in the principal’s house symbolize?
Her humility
Her desperation and protest
Her obedience
Her gratitude
Why is the title “The Power of a Plate of Rice” appropriate?
Because rice is the staple food in the region
Because Mrs Cheta Adu uses food to force the principal to act
Because rice appears repeatedly in the story as a motif
Because the principal is a great lover of culinary arts
Where does the opening part of the story take place?
In Mrs. Cheta Adu’s house
In the school staffroom
In Mr. Aziza’s office
In the principal’s home
What is the state of Mr Aziza’s desk as described in the story?
Neat, with all files in order
Medium-sized, made of cheap wood, cluttered
A large mahogany desk with drawers
A glass table with minimal items
What is “skimming” in reading?
Reading every word carefully
Reading quickly to get the main idea
Searching for specific information
Memorizing the details of a text
What is the main purpose of scanning?
To find the author’s opinion
To enjoy the story
To locate specific information quickly
To summarise the text
When skimming a text, what should you mainly focus on?
Keywords, titles, and first sentences of paragraphs
Every example and explanation
All transition words
Figures and tables only
You are asked to give the main idea of a newspaper article in one line. What should you do first?
Scan the article for numbers
Read every sentence
Skim the article to identify key ideas
Count the paragraphs
When preparing for an exam, which method helps you quickly locate a definition in your notes?
Paraphrasing
Scanning
Skimming
Outlining
Identify the correct part of speech for the underlined word: “They design software for automation.”
Noun
Verb
Select the correct sentence:
The system works efficient.
The system works efficiently.
The system work efficiently.
The system efficiently work.
In the sentence “The innovative solution impressed the judges,” identify the adjective(s).
innovative
solution
judges
impressed
Which pair of words shows the same root but different parts of speech?
Fast – Faster
Analyze – Analysis
Design – Designing
Happy – Happiness
Identify the correct classification: “Despite the rain, the event continued.”
Despite – Preposition
Despite – Adverb
Despite – Conjunction
Despite – Adjective
Which sentence uses the adjective correctly?
She spoke soft.
She spoke softly.
She spoke softness.
She spoke softest.
Identify the sentence with correct part-of-speech usage:
The system is operate smoothly.
The system operates smooth.
The system operates smoothly.
The system operate smooth.
In the word “automation”, the suffix “-tion” does what?
Makes it a verb
Makes it an adjective
Makes it a noun (action/process)
Changes its root
Which of the following shows how a prefix + root + suffix combine to form meaning?
dis + connect + ed → disconnected (not + connect + past)
in + form → inform
tele + phone → tele
auto + graphy → auto
What is the meaning of the prefix “re-”?
Not / opposite
Again / back
Before / after
Under / below
The suffix “-able” generally means:
Without
Act of / result
Capable of / able to be
Person who
Which of the following invented words best demonstrates prefix + root + suffix correctly (and plausibly)?
“overcompute” (over- + compute)
“subcomputeable”
“recomputify”
“intercomputate”
Suppose you want to coin a term meaning “the process of undoing automation.” Which prefix + root + suffix is the most appropriate?
“de-auto-mation”
“unautomize”
“reautomatization”
“disautomate”
The root “scrib / script” means:
To write
To see
To carry
To speak
Which option correctly breaks down “microprocessor” into prefix, root, and suffix (if any)? (Use affixes/roots in new words or contexts)
micro + process + or
micro + pro + cessor
mic + roprocessor
micro + processor + able
Who is the poet of “The Night of the Scorpion”?
Kamala Das
Nissim Ezekiel
Sarojini Naidu
Tagore
The poem “Night Of The Scorpion" begins with the poet recalling —
a wedding
a birth
a scorpion bite
a funeral
“May the sin of your previous birth be burned away tonight.” – What does this line show in “Night of The Scorpion”?
Anger
Faith
Rationality
Fear
What emotion dominates the poem “Night Of The Poem”?
Hatred
Anger
Fear
Joy
Sequencing helps writers to —
Add humour
Arrange ideas logically
Confuse readers
Shorten text
“First, then, finally” are examples of —
Adjectives
Nouns
Clauses
Cohesive devices
Which of the following is a cohesive device?
Table
Run
Because
Quickly
“Thank God the scorpion picked on me” – Who says this?
His mother
The poet
His father
A neighbor
A paragraph must have —
Long sentences
Rhymes
Quotes
A topic sentence
Identify the correct article: “He is ___ honest man.”
a
an
the
none
Which sentence uses the correct preposition?
She depends in me.
She depends on me.
She depends by me.
She depends to me.
If a paragraph has unity but lacks order, which element is missing?
Cohesion
Sequence
Topic
Conclusion
Which pair are homophones?
Flour – Flower
Bat – Bat
Tear – Tear
Bow – Bow
If a student writes “He jumped in the pool” instead of “He jumped into the pool,” what is the logical error?
Tense error
Missing article
Incorrect preposition of motion
No error
“Lead” (to guide) and “Lead” (metal) are —
Homophones
Homographs
Synonyms
Antonyms
Logical sequence of events: 1. A scorpion bit her. 2. Villagers gathered. 3. Her pain increased. 4. She applied ointment. Choose the correct order:
2–4–3–1
1–2–3–4
3–1–4–2
1–4–2–3
Identify the topic sentence:
Reading is my favourite hobby.
I like to run.
Books are everywhere.
Sometimes I draw.
“The night was dark and stormy.” The word “and” is —
Preposition
Article
Conjunction (cohesive device)
Adjective
Choose the cohesive device: “I was tired; ___ I kept working.”
So
And
But
Or
Sequencing in daily life: “Wake up → Brush → Eat breakfast → Go to college.” What is the third step?
Wake up
Brush
Eat breakfast
Go to college
In “The Night of the Scorpion,” who witnessed the mother’s pain?
Father
Children
Neighbours
Villagers
“The Night of the Scorpion” shows the mother’s suffering due to:
Hunger
Pain
Thirst
Loneliness
Choose the correct article: “He bought ___ umbrella because it was raining.”
a
an
the
no article
Homonym of “bank”:
River edge / Financial institution
Dog / Cat
Chair / Table
None
Which sentence shows proper sequencing?
I woke up, had breakfast, then went to school.
I went to school, had breakfast, woke up.
Breakfast, woke up, school,
None
Article correction: “I saw ___ owl last night.”
a
an
the
no article
In “The Night of the Scorpion,” the villagers’ barefoot approach to the mother indicates:
Fear
Superstition
Carelessness
Anger
Which cohesive device shows contrast?
And
Because
Therefore
But
“The Night of the Scorpion” conveys maternal love by:
Ignoring pain
Complaining loudly
Bearing pain silently
Running away
Identify the homophone in: “He rode his bike at night.”
Rode / Road
Bike / Pike
Night / Knight
Both a & c
Steve Jobs’ success with Apple’s products like iPhone and iPad shows that he:
Focused on technical features alone
Understood consumer needs and future trends
Was more interested in software than hardware
Ignored market demands
What was Steve Jobs’ main vision for technology?
Making technology complex
Combining technology with simplicity and design
Focusing only on profits
Avoiding innovation
Why did Steve Jobs name his company “Apple”?
It was the name of his favorite fruit.
He wanted it to sound friendly and approachable.
It was the name of his pet.
It was an acronym
Which of the following best describes Steve Jobs’ leadership style?
Strictly bureaucratic
Visionary and perfectionist
Passive and unmotivated
Traditional and routine
What was the first computer released by Apple?
Apple II
Macintosh
Apple I
iMac
Which company did Steve Jobs co-found?
Microsoft
Apple
Dell
Which statement best differentiates paraphrasing from summarising?
Paraphrasing shortens the text; summarising expands it.
Paraphrasing uses the same words; summarising changes ideas.
Paraphrasing restates all ideas; summarising includes only key ideas.
Both mean copying
What is the main purpose of summarising?
To memorise the text
To express only the most important ideas in a concise form
To rewrite every detail
To explain in poetic style
You restate a long paragraph using your own vocabulary and simpler grammar. Which process is this?
Quoting
Paraphrasing
Summarising
Commenting
When paraphrasing, which aspect must be preserved?
Exact wording
Grammatical structure
Original meaning
Sentence order
When taking notes, underlining key words helps to —
Decorate the text
Identify and analyse main ideas quickly
Waste time
Write longer sentences
Which quality makes a summary effective?
Length and detail
Brevity, accuracy, and coherence
Flowery language
Personal opinions
Which of the following is not a criterion for evaluating good notes?
Clarity and organization
Proper abbreviations
Decorative handwriting
Relevance of points
Summarising mainly involves —
Expanding content
Including all minor details
Condensing key ideas briefly
Using direct quotations
What is note making?
Writing full paragraphs of a text
Writing down main points from a text briefly
Copying sentences word by word
Expanding a short idea into a long essay
Which is an essential feature of effective paraphrasing?
Using the same words as the original
Changing only word order
Changing vocabulary and structure without altering meaning
Adding new information
You are asked to create notes from a 3-page article on climate change. Which approach shows creativity and accuracy?
Copying sentences directly from the article
Designing a mind map showing causes and effects
Writing only the title of the article
Ignoring sub-points
You are asked to create a summary and notes for a workshop report. What’s the best approach?
Combine headings, subheadings, and a final concise abstract
Use long paragraphs only
Include every detail without filtering
Ignore abbreviations
Which of the following is the most creative use of paraphrasing in academic writing?
Rewriting source ideas into new examples and structure without changing meaning
Quoting directly without citation
Copying the same sentence structure
Deleting complex sentences only
A student rewrites a scientific explanation in simpler words for younger learners. This demonstrates —
Memorization
Evaluation
Application
Creative paraphrasing
What lesson can be learned from “The Toys of Peace”?
Children are naturally peaceful
True nature cannot easily be changed by external influence
Peace education always succeeds
War toys make children cruel
How do the children react to the peace toys in the story “The Toys of Peace”?
They admire and play gently with them
They ignore them
They turn them into warlike figures
They study their history
Which of the following best describes Saki’s tone in the story “The Toys of Peace”?
Tragic and sorrowful
Humorous and ironic
Angry and emotional
Serious and moralistic
The teacher said, "Is anyone absent?" (Convert this into Indirect Speech.)
The teacher asked whether anyone was absent.
The teacher said that anyone was absent.
The teacher told is anyone absent?
The teacher asked anyone was absent.
What is the main theme of the story “The Toys of Peace”?
Technology vs. Tradition
Love and Sacrifice
Nature vs. Nurture
War and Heroism
What was the mother’s hope in introducing the toys of peace?
To make them love history more
To stop them from playing violent games
To prepare them for exams
To teach them about art
What emotion is likely conveyed by Harvey's statement "the experiment has failed"?
Excitement
Disappointment
Joy
Surprise
Which of the following describes data interpretation best?
Reading only numbers
Guessing from visuals
Analysing data to understand meaning and trends
Memorizing charts
When summarising a text, what should you eliminate?
Main ideas
Supporting examples and repetitions
The central theme
Transitions
Which sentence best explains the difference between active and passive voice?
Active voice shows action done by the subject; passive shows action received by the subject.
Both are the same in structure.
Passive voice always uses simple tenses.
Active voice omits the subject.
Choose the correct passive form: “They build bridges.”
Bridges build they.
Bridges are built by them.
Bridges were build by they.
Bridges were being built them.
In the sentence “The report was submitted by the intern,” which word is the agent?
Report
Was
Intern
Submitted
Convert to passive voice: “The technician repaired the computer.”
The computer repairs the technician.
The computer is repaired.
The computer was repaired by the technician.
The computer has repaired.
Choose the correct active form: “The software was developed by the team.”
The team develops the software.
The team has developed the software.
The team was developing the software.
The team had been developing software.
The manager will approve the design.
The design will approved by the manager.
The design is approved by the manager.
The design will be approved by the manager.
The design was approved.
Which option correctly identifies the structure of a passive sentence?
Subject + Verb + Object
Object + ‘be’ + Past participle (+ by + agent)
Verb + Object + Subject
Subject + Verb + Complement
Which sentence uses the passive voice most appropriately in a technical report?
We designed the prototype last week.
The prototype was designed last week.
The prototype designed we last week.
They design the prototype.
Identify the grammatically incorrect sentence:
The experiment was conducted carefully.
The data is being analyzed.
The test were completed successfully.
The error was detected.
Identify the tense of this passive sentence: “The device is being calibrated.”
Simple present
Present continuous
Present perfect
Past continuous
