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CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 1

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q. A dime a dozen 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 2

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q. A drop in the bucket 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 2

A drop in the bucket means a tiny amount, especially when compared to a much larger one. 

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CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 3

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q. Practice makes a man perfect 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 3

Practice makes a man perfect means Only by practicing or repeatedly doing something can one become proficient or skillful at it. 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 4

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. On Sundays (1)/ I prefer reading (2)/ than going out visiting my friends. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 4

prefer takes “to” with it for the comparison. 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 5

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. 

Q. Rohit is two year (1)/ junior than Mukesh (2)/ in the office. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 5

junior/senior takes “to” with it for the comparison. 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 6

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. 

Q. Inspite of the doctor's stern warning (1)/ Latika continued taking (2)/ sugars in her milk. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 6

sugar is a material noun which is uncountable thus “sugar” should be used. 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 7

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. 

Q. Myself and Roshni (1)/ will take care of (2)/ the event on Sunday. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 7

A sentence should not be started with “myself”. And the sequence which should be used when multiple pronouns are used is 231. Thus it should be “Roshni and I”.

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 8

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. 

Q. Little knowledge of playing volleyball (1)/ that she possessed proved to be (2)/helpful at the time of inaugural match. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 8

“little” shows “negligible knowledge” that is almost zero, however this can’t be true because context shows knowledge was helpful this means there must have been some knowledge and to represent “some” we use “a little”. Thus “a little” should be used in part (a) 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 9

Choose the correct synonym of the words from the options given below.

Q. Atrocity 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 9

Atrocity: an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury. 
Barbarity: extreme cruelty or brutality. 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 10

Choose the correct synonym of the words from the options given below. 

Q. Procrastinate 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 10

Procrastinate: delay or postpone action; put off doing something. 
Debase: reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 11

Choose the correct synonym of the words from the options given below.

Q. Mellifluous 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 11

Mellifluous: pleasingly smooth and musical to hear. 
Dulcet: sweet and soothing

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 12

Choose the correct antonym of the words from the options given below.

Q. coalesce 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 12

Coalesce means come together to form one mass or whole. Hence separate is the correct choice. 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 13

Choose the correct antonym of the words from the options given below.

Q. loiter 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 13

Loiter means stand or wait around without apparent purpose and hasten means be quick to do something. 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 14

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Q. The outer layer of the cerebrum (part of the brain), composed of folded grey matter, plays an important role in the consciousness. 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 14

Cortex means the outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness. 
Capered means skip or dance about in a lively or playful way. 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 15

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Q. A hot spring in which water intermittently boils, pushing a tall column of water and steam into the air. 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 15

Geyser means a hot spring in which water intermittently boils, sending a tall column of water and steam into the air. 
Smite means be strongly attracted to someone or something. 
Brew means make (beer) by soaking, boiling, and fermentation. 
Pitted means having a hollow or indentation on the surface.

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 16

Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying withthe creepers in the garden. A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. "The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the toptaking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight," says the research paper.

Q. Abandoned, torn kite strings stuck in trees benefits whom?

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 16

Refer to, "The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees.” Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden.

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 17

Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden. A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. "The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reach the top taking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight," says the research paper.

Q. How many scientists contributed to a study by country's oldest botanical gardens on how manja can kill a tree? 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 17

Refer to, “A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district.”

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 18

Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying withthe creepers in the garden. A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. "The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the toptaking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight," says the research paper.

Q. How can a tree be killed by a creeper? 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 18

Refer to, “Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the top taking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight," says the research paper.” 

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 19

Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying withthe creepers in the garden. A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. "The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the toptaking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight," says the research paper.

Q. What would be the acronym for India's oldest botanical garden? 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 19

Refer to, “A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden.”

CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 20

Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying withthe creepers in the garden. A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. "The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the toptaking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight," says the research paper.

Q. What gives easy passage to 'climbers' to top of the trees? 

Detailed Solution for CTET Practice Test: English-1 - Question 20

Manja gives easy passage to 'climbers' to top of the trees.

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