UP TGT ENGLISH EXAM SOLVED PAPER 2011

This question paper has 125 questions with their answers. It is related to the old Trained Graduate Teacher (UP TGT) Recruitment Examination Question paper 2011 conducted by UP SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICE SELECTION BOARD PRAYAGRAJ (Allahabad)

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions

(1-4) that follow:

In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And no matter whether they belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.

1. The author’s main point is that-

(A) different forms of life are found on earth

(B) different levels of existence are possible in nature.

(D) even the weakest creature struggles to preserve its life.

Ans. (C)

2. Which one of the following assumptions or steps is essential in developing the author’s position?

(A) All forms of life have a single overriding goal.

(B) The will to survive of a creature is identified with a desire for peace.

(D) A parallel is drawn between happiness and life, and pain and death.

Ans. (B)

3. The word “denizens”in the passage implies:

(A) aliens. (B) defectors

Ans. (C)

4. The author presumes that animals are ……………….

(A) Superior to human beings

(B) Inferior to human beings

(D) All of the above

Ans. (B)

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions

(5- 8) that follow:

The martyrs who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country had a lofty vision of the future. They wanted the nation to be free from all slavery and bondage. They wanted an India in which all the communities would live in perfect harmony and in which there would be no high class and no low class of people, the curse of untouchability having been wiped out completely. Women would enjoy equal rights with men and contribute their fullest to the making of a great nation. Such a vision was in keeping with the ancient glory of the country renowned for its splendid achievements in literature, art and culture. We must now revitalize this ancient culture of ours with tolerance as it is masthead. If we forget or cease to take pride in our noble heritage, we shall have to face severe indictment in the court of history which is a ruthless judge and seldom spares the erring people.

5. The martyrs who died for the freedom of India wanted-

(A) the country to be the strongest nation in the world

(B) the country to rule over the other nations

(D) The people to give up their antiquated customs

Ans. (C)

6. The martyrs wanted that-

(A) there should be reservation in the jobs for the backward sections of the society.

(B) there should be perfect communal love and peace

in the country.

(D) the women should look after their families only.

Ans. (B)

7. We must strive with total commitment to-

(A) defeat and overcome the enemies of the nation

(B) revitalize our rich past culture

(D) make scientific advancements

Ans. (B)

8. Our freedom fighters envisioned that in free India-

(A) there should be an egalitarian society

(B) women would enjoy higher privileges and rights than others

(D) industrialization should occupy top priority.

Ans. (A)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option (9-18)

9. Bees ……….. display distinct preferences for different colours, but are also sensitive to Ultraviolet light.

(A) only (B) not only

Ans. (B)

10. Jupiter ………. the largest planet in Solar System.

(Á) is (B) which

Ans. (A)

11. When sugar ……………. to yeast, fermentation takes place.

(A) by adding. (B) adding

Ans. (D)

12. The overall efficiency of a system can be …………….that of its weakest element.

(A) no greater than

(B) less greater

(D) not the greater

Ans. (A)

13. At agricultural stations many types of grass are grown ………

various conditions.

(A) under (B) underneath

Ans. (A)

14. Nitric acid ………. Copper to give off brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide.

(A) on reacting with

(B) reacting to

(D) is reacting with

Ans. (C)

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15. The saturated fat in diary foods is thought …..a factor in heart disease.

(A) it is (B) to be

Ans. (B)

16. Robots are being used in industry as they can work on large jobs faster, and more precise and …………

(A) don’t as easily tire

(B) don’t tire more easily

(D) don’t too easily tire

Ans. (C)

17. many plants can grow in water, without any soil ……… nutrients are added.

(A) as long as (B) sure that

Ans. (A)

18. Management ……… … as the organization and coordination of an enterprise.

(A) to be defined (B) it is defined

Ans. (D)

Directions: In the following sent-ences identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be corrected

(19-26)

19. Although we are (A) no longer young, we (B) still (C) enjoy (D) to study languages.

Ans. (D)

20. (A) Before the 1920s, scientists (B) use to think an immobilized muscle (C) would become (D) weaker.

Ans. (B)

21. Nuclear waste has traditionally (A) been stored in steel drums (B) what (C) are subject to (D) rust.

Ans. (B)

22. The immune system (A) is the

(B) bodies way of protecting

Ans. (B)

23. (A) Originate in Ethiopian, coffee (B) was drunk in the Arab world before (C) it (D) came to Europe.

Ans. (A)

24. Amsterdam is a town (A) who is sometimes (B) referred to as the “Venice of (C) Northern Europe”because of (D) its canals.

Ans. (A)

25. The sea wasp (A) releases a poison (B ) that (C) kills a person (D) in three minutes.

Ans. (C)

26. Halley’s comet (A) approaches the earth, (B)close to be (C) visible, (D) every seventy-five years

Ans. (B)

Directions: Answer the following questions (27- 32)

27. The meaning of “euthanasia”is-

(A) mercy killing (B) murder

Ans. (A)

28. “Accomplice “means-

(A) associate in crime (B) leader

Ans. (A)

29. The condition of self government is called-

(A) autocracy (B) automation

Ans. (C)

30. One who abstains completely from alcohol is called-

(A) atheist (B) kleptomaniac

Ans. (C)

31. The art of producing beautiful handwriting is known as-

(A) carnage (B) calligraphy

Ans.(B)

32. Much damage and misfortune caused by nature is known as-

(A) calamity (B) façade

Ans. (A)

33. They give more importance to material rather than…… advancement

(A) intellectual (B) spiritual

Ans. (B)

34. Honour and……….arise from one’s own actions

(A) pleasure (B) reputation action

Ans . (C)

35. Getting and ………….we lay waste our powers.

(A) crying (B) spending

Ans. (B)

36. There is both scarcity and………. in the modern world.

(A) deficit (B) attraction (C) plenty (D) toleration

Ans. (C)

Directions: In the following sentences, fill in blank with appropriate option given below

(37- 42)

37. If he ……….., I shall write to him.

(A) writing (B) writes

Ans. (B)

38. The child was ………….. blind.

(A) borne (B) born

Ans. (B)

39. I will introduce you……….. my boss this week.

(A) on (B) to (C) too (D) for

Ans. (B)

40. Art is not an activity associated _………..leisure.

(A) by (B) with (C) in (D) for

Ans. (B)

41. These observations do not conform any……….law.

(A) on (B) in (C) to (D) for

Ans. (C)

42. The river flows ………. the bridge.

(A) on (B) above (C) to (D) under

Ans. (D)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct tense (43-48)

43. I ……… my car three weeks ago.

(A) washing (B) washed

Ans. (B)

44. Jonathan insisted on……….out.

(A) go (B) going

Ans. (B)

45. He was prevented from ……….. in the class.

(A) go (B) smoking

Ans. (B)

46. You better …………his permission.

(A) seeking (B) seek

Ans. (B)

47. She was seen ………. the house.

(A) enter (B) entered

Ans. (D)

48. ……….. tigers is dangerous sport.

(A) To be hunt (B) Hunting

Ans. (B)

Directions: Choose the correct answer for the following questions (49-52)

49. In order to repair the leaking pipes we had to call the…..

(A) carpenter (B) plumber

Ans. (B)

50. As I had hurt my eye, I had to go to ………….

(A) a psychiatrist (B) a cardiologist

Ans. (C)

51. The sudden running of a herd of frightened animals is ………..

(A) stampede (B) aloof

Ans. (A)

52. A nap after lunch is called …….

(A) idealize (B) barrio

Ans. (C)

Directions: Change the following

passive voice (53-56)

53. They haven’t stamped the letter.

(A) The letter isn’t stamped.

(B) They stamped not the letter

(D) The letter has been stamped

Ans. (C)

54. A Japanese firm makes these television sets.

(A) Television sets make these Japanese firm.

(B) These television sets are made by a Japanese firm.

(D) None of these

Ans. (B)

55. Nobody has used this room for ages.

(A) This room hasn’t been used for ages.

(B) This room has been used for ages.

(D) For ages nobody has used this room.

Ans. (A)

56. We can’t repair this lock.

(A) We don’t know how to repair this lock.

(B) Nobody can repair this lock.

(D) Your lock can’t be repaired.

Ans. (D)

Directions: Read the following sentences and indicate for each sentence the correct option (57-

60)

57. Although they are 250 miles apart, they keep is constant contact on the internet.

(A) Simple sentence

(B) Complex sentence

(D) None of the above

Ans- (B)

58. Rita loves to go to the beach and spend her days sunbathing. (A) Simple sentence

(B) Complex sentence

(D) None of the above

Ans- (A)

59. Tom and Jerry have a big argument every summer over where they should spend their

summer vacation.

(A) Compound Sentence

(B) Complex sentence

(D) None of the above

Ans- (B)

60. John dislikes sitting on the roof; he always gets a headache.

(A) Compound Sentence

(B) Complex Sentence

(D) None of the above

Ans-(A)

61.The word that closely resembles”disagreement”in meaning is-

(A) decent (B) descent

Ans- (C)

62. The word”distinguished”closely resembles-

(A) eminent (B). Iminent

Ans- (A)

63. “Showing respect” is best indicated by-

(A) respectable (B) respectful (C) respective (D) reception

Ans- (B)

64. A false idea or image is known as-

(A) allusion (B) Imagery

Ans- (C)

65. Which is the correct spelling?

(A) Address (B) adress

Ans- (A)

66. Select the correctly punctuated sentence in this group-

(A) My favourite teacher, who just happens to be my uncle, retired from the university last summer.

(B) My favourite teacher who just happens to be my uncle, retired from the university last summer.

(D) My favourite, teacher, who just happens to be my uncle, retired from the university last summer.

Ans-(A)

67. Select the correctly punctuated sentence in this group-

(A) Mary has offered to coach the team this year, however, the comp etition for the job is intense. .

(B) Mary has offered to coach the team this year; however, the comp etition for the job is intense.

(D) Mary has offered to coach the team, this year, however, the comp-etition for the job is intense.

Ans- (B)

68. The dictionary meaning of a word is called-

(A) annotation (B) connotation

Ans- (C)

69. Ellipsis refers to-

(A) omission of words

(B) addition of words

(D) none of the above

Ans- (A)

70. Using softer sounding words to avoid bluntness-

(A) euphemism (B) euphuism

Ans- (A)

71. The seven-line stanza used by medieval poets is known as-

(A) terza rima (B) rhyme royal

Ans- (B)

72. Elegies and sonnets are two types of-

(A) essays (B) fiction

Ans- (D)

73. In literature, “point of view “refers to-

(A) who the main character is

(B) when and where the story takes place

(D) the obstacle the main character must overcome

Ans- (C)

74. I fiction, the author’s overall main idea or most important message is called the-

(A) plot (B) conflict

Ans- (D)

75. Repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds at the beginning of words is called-

(A) assonance (B) alliteration

Ans- (B)

76. A statement that appears self-contradictory, but that reveals a kind of truth-

(A) irony (B) paradox

Ans- (B)

77. A story that ends with a happy resolution of conflicts faced by the main character or characters-

(A) tragedy (B) farce

Ans- (C)

78. The statement, “If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times…”is an example of-

(A) understatement. (B) hyperbole

Ans- (B)

79. A poem consisting of four lines, or four lines of a poem that can be considered as a unit-

(A) Couplet (B) Haiku.

Ans- (C)

80. “Father of our country”and “the great Emancipator” are example of-

(A) analogy (B) epithet

Ans- (B)

81.A type of comedy in which ridiculous and often stereotyped characters are involved in silly, far-fetched citations-

(A) farce. (B) parable

Ans- (A)

82. The use of language to evoke a picture or a concrete sensation of a person, a thing, a place, or an experience

(A) symbol (B) imagery (C) aphorism (D) simile

Ans- (B)

83. A statement that says less than what is meant-

(A) ambiguity (B) oxymoron

84. Brief story, told to illustrate a point or serve as an example of something, often showing character of an individual-

(A) personification (B) anecdote

Ans- (B)

85. Which of the following works is not one of Galsworthy’s plays-

(A) The Silver Box

(B) The Silver spoon

Ans- (B)

86………… is the main theme of most of Galsworthy’s plays?

(A) family history (B) fraternity

(D) romance

Ans- (C)

87. John Galsworthy style is remarkable for——–

(A) its strength and elasticity

(B) its powerful sweep, brilliant illustrations

(D) All the above

Ans- (D)

88. Which of the following does not belong to Galsworthy’s trilogies ?

(A) The Man of Property

(B) The Forsyte Saga

(D) The End of the Chapter

Ans- (A)

89. Which of the following writers didn’t win the Nobel Prize for Literature?

(A) George Bernard Shaw

(B) John Galsworthy

(D) James Joyce

Ans- (D)

90. John Galsworthy was born in the year-

(A) 1873 (B)1867

Ans- (B)

91. When was John Milton born?

(A) 22 April 1600

(B) 19 August 1604

(D) 9 December 1608

Ans- (D)

92. Where was John Milton born?

(A) Bristol (B) Yorkshire

(D) Liverpool (D) London

Ans- (D)

93. In whose memory did John Milton write “Methought I saw my late espoused saint”?

(A) Oliver Cromwell

(B) Mary Powell

(D) Charles I

Ans- (C)

94. When was Paradise Lost published?

(A) 1660 (B) 1667

Ans- (B)

95.In which of the following works did Milton promote freedom of speech and oppose licensing and censorship?

(A) Paradise Regained

(B) Aeropagitica

(D) Samson Agonistes

Ans- (B)

96. Paradise Lost comprises books.

(A)12 (B) 16 (C) 10 (D) 14

Ans- (A)

97. Paradise Lost is written in-

(A) free verse

(B) blank verse

(D) none of the above

Ans- (B)

98. The famous line “what though the field be lost; all is not lost” is spoken by-

(A) Adam (B) Eve

Ans- (C)

99. Milton begins Paradise Lost Book I with-

(A) Lament (B).Invocation

Ans- (B)

100. Milton is most famous for his

(A) Narrative style

(B) Dramatic style

(D) Aphoristic style

Ans- (C)

101. The word that completes the famous line “Better to reign in Hell than serve in……….,”is…

(A) sky (B) Heaven

Ans- (B)

102. William Shakespeare belonged to the-

(A) Restoration Age

(B) Victorian Age

(D) Romantic Age

Ans- (C)

103. Who is known as the “melancholy man”in As You Like It?

(A) Touchstone (B) Silvious

Ans- (C)

104. Which of the following is not a character in As You Like It?

(A) Rosalind (B) Celia

Ans- (D)

105. Fortinbras is a character in Shakespeare’s-

(A) King Lear (B) Othello

Ans- (C)

106. The main theme of the Shakespearean sonnets is …

(A) Love (B) Hatred

Ans- (A)

107. A Shakespearean sonnet ends with a……….

(A) quartet (B) octave

Ans- (C)

108. The total number of sonnets written by Shakespeare is-

(A) 174 (B) 154 (C)184 (D) 194

Ans- (B)

109. “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player” occurs in Shak-espeare’s-

(A)Twelfth Night. (B) Hamlet

Ans- (C)

110. In Galsworthy’s Justice, “The Law is what it is-a majestic edifice, sheltering all of us, each stone of which rests on another” has been said by-

(A) Cashier. (B) Lawyer

Ans- (D)

111. By what age had Milton become totally blind?

(A) 34 (B) 46. (C) 44 (D) 56

Ans- (C)

112. A song of sorrow especially for the dead is called-

(A) Satire (B) Epic

Ans- (C)

113. Octave in a sonnet consists of-

(A) Eight lines (B) Six lines

Ans-(A)

114. Which of the following phrases best characterizes the late nineteenth century aesthetic movement?

(A) art for intellect’s sake

(B) art for God’s sake

(D) art for art’s sake

Ans- (D)

115. Strophe, antistrophe and epode form a three-part structure in-

(A) classic ode

(B) a Greek Chorus

(D) a Petrarchan sonnet

Ans- (A)

116. Who said that in Paradise Lost Book I “Milton belongs to the Devil’s party without knowing it.”

(A) Frank Kermode

(B) William Empson

(D) William Blake

Ans- (D)

Directions: Identify the figures of speech in the following statements (117-121)

117. It was the best of times, It was the worst of times.

(A) Simile. (B) Metaphor

Ans- (C)

118. Love is an ideal thing, marriage is a real thing.

(A) Oxymoron. (B) Metaphor

Ans- (D)

119. Let’s go to bed now.

(A) Oxymoron (B) Metonymy

Ans- (B)

120. Humour is the shock absorber of life; it helps us take the blows.

(A) Understatement (B) Metaphor (C) Simile (D) Personification

Ans-(B)

121. Birrrrrrriiiiinng! An alarm clock clanged in the dark and silent room.

(A) Oxymoron (B) Apostrophe

Ans-(C)

122. The following quote occurs in- Love looks not with the eyes, But with the Mind

And therefore is wing’d cupid painted blind

(A) Midsummer Night’s Dream

(B) Love’s Labour Lost

(D) The Merry Wives of Windsor

Ans- (A)

123. The following quote occurs in-

The quality of mercy is not strained,

It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven,”

(A) Twelfth Night

(B) Cymbeline

(D) As You Like It.

Ans-(C)

124. “Frailty, thy name is woman !” is taken from-

(A) Julius Caesar (B) Hamlet

Ans-(B)

125. The following quote occurs in-

“Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale, Her infinite variety”.

(A) All’s Well That Ends Well

(B) Othello

(D) Antony and Cleopatra

Ans- (D)

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