English Literature – Test_1.
English Literature – Grammar & Vocabulary
Q. “Water” is an example of —
(a) Adverb (b) Preposition (c) Verb (d) Conjunction
Ans: (c) Verb
Explanation: Though “water” is mainly a noun, it can also be used as a verb meaning to pour water on plants, etc.
Q. Which of the following can be used as a verb ?
(a) Mister (b) Mistress (c) Master (d) Mastery
Ans: (c) Master
Explanation: “Master” means to become skilled at something, which makes it usable as a verb.
Q. The word “substantiate” is a/an —
(a) Noun (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Adverb
Ans: (c) Verb
Explanation: “Substantiate” means to provide evidence or proof for something.
Q. “Differentiate” is —
(a) Noun (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Verb
Ans: (d) Verb
Explanation: “Differentiate” means to show or recognize the difference between things.
Q. “Genocide” is a/an —
(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adverb (d) Adjective
Ans: (b) Noun
Explanation: “Genocide” means the mass killing of a particular race or group.
Q. “Sit on the fence” means —
(a) Watch over the fence (b) Sit on a height (c) Remain neutral in a dispute (d) Sit idly
Ans: (c) Remain neutral in a dispute
Explanation: The idiom means not taking sides in an argument or issue.
Q. “A snake in the grass” means —
(a) A sleeping snake (b) A piece of rope (c) A hidden enemy (d) A dead snake
Ans: (c) A hidden enemy
Explanation: This idiom refers to a deceitful person who pretends to be a friend.
Q. “To see red” means —
(a) To become very angry (b) To draw blood (c) To be enthusiastic (d) To be lethargic
Ans: (a) To become very angry
Explanation: The idiom suggests sudden anger or fury.
Q. The antonym of “indifference” is —
(a) Ardour (b) Compassion (c) Anxiety (d) Concern
Ans: (a) Ardour
Explanation: “Indifference” means lack of interest; “ardour” means intense enthusiasm or passion.
Q. The synonym of “obdurate” is —
(a) Stubborn (b) Deceitful (c) Swindler (d) Sly
Ans: (a) Stubborn
Explanation: “Obdurate” describes someone who refuses to change their opinion or behavior.
English Grammar – Phrasal Verbs and Prepositions
Q. “Call to mind” means —
(a) Fantasise (b) Attend (c) Remember (d) Request
Ans: (c) Remember
Explanation: The phrase “call to mind” means to recall or remember something.
Q. “Pass away” means —
(a) Disappear (b) Die (c) Erase (d) Fall
Ans: (b) Die
Explanation: “Pass away” is a polite or indirect expression for to die.
Q. “Put up with” means —
(a) Stay together (b) Tolerate (c) Keep trust (d) Protect
Ans: (b) Tolerate
Explanation: The phrase means to bear or accept something unpleasant patiently.
Q. The tree has been blown ______ by the storm.
(a) Away (b) Up (c) Off (d) Out
Ans: (a) Away
Explanation: “Blown away” means carried off by the wind or storm.
Q. The lights have been blown ______ by the strong wind.
(a) Out (b) Away (c) Up (d) Off
Ans: (a) Out
Explanation: “Blown out” means extinguished (as in lights or candles).
Q. The police is looking ______ the case.
(a) After (b) On (c) Up (d) Into
Ans: (d) Into
Explanation: “Look into” means to investigate or examine something carefully.
Q. The man died ______ over-eating.
(a) By (b) Of (c) For (d) From
Ans: (d) From
Explanation: “Die from” is used when the cause is an external factor (like injury or over-eating).
Q. The team is made ______ eleven players.
(a) Of (b) Up of (c) Up (d) None of them
Ans: (b) Up of
Explanation: “Made up of” means composed of or consisting of.
Q. Trees have ______ off their leaves.
(a) Thrown (b) Fallen (c) Cast (d) Put
Ans: (c) Cast
Explanation: “Cast off” means to shed or throw away (like trees shedding leaves).
Q. He died ______ his country.
(a) In (b) On (c) To (d) For
Ans: (d) For
Explanation: “Die for” means to sacrifice one’s life for someone or a cause.