English Language Mock Test - 6 - Class 11 MCQ

The correct answer is Option (2).

Key Points

• The phrasal verb "polish off" commonly means to finish or consume something completely, especially food.
• In Option 2, "polished off" is used to describe the act of finishing eating the cake, which aligns with the common usage of the phrase.
• The other options do not make any sense in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is- "My brother polished off all the cake that was in the box."

The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. "whom you see bowling".

Key Points

• The clause "whom you see bowling" directly modifies "the boy," providing more information about him, which is a characteristic of an adjective clause.
• An adjective clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.
• It describes or gives more information about a noun in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is- "whom you see bowling".

Additional Information

• Option 2) "is my cousin" is not an adjective clause; it is the main clause of the sentence, stating the identity of the boy.
• Option 3) "the boy whom" does not form a complete clause. "The boy" is a noun phrase, and "whom" starts a relative clause but, on its own, this option lacks both a subject and a verb, making it incomplete.
• Option 4) "you see bowling" could appear to be a contender, as it has a subject ("you") and a verb ("see"). However, without the relative pronoun "whom" linking it to "the boy," it acts more like a participial phrase than a complete adjective clause. Therefore, it cannot stand alone as the specific type of clause the question asks for.

The correct answer is Option (2). A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II

Key Points

• (A - III).
  • He will pay dearly for his mistake.
  • "Dearly" emphasizes significant consequences, fitting a context where someone faces major repercussions for their actions.
• (B - I).
  • I do not remember ever having met him.
  • "Ever" expands the timeframe to any point in the past, suitable for expressing a lack of memory regarding an event.
• (C - IV).
  • Only Raj succeeded in scoring a century.
  • "Only" specifies exclusivity, highlighting Raj's unique achievement among others.
• (D - II)
  • Scarcely anyone believes in ghost stories these days.
  • "Scarcely" indicates rarity or minimal occurrence, apt for expressing skepticism about the prevalence of a belief.

Therefore, the correct answer is A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II

The correct answer is Option (1) A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I

Key Points

• "An"(III) before "unreasonably long explanation" because 'unreasonably' begins with a vowel sound, necessitating the use of 'an' for grammatical correctness and ease of pronunciation.
  • An unreasonably long explanation was given by the defaulter.
• "The"(IV) before "BBC" because 'BBC' is a specific organization known to both the speaker and listener, requiring the definite article 'the' to indicate this specificity.
  • The BBC is starting a new documentary.
• "A"(II) before "universal problem" because 'universal problem' is a singular, non-specific issue, thus 'a' is used to denote one of many possible problems.
  • The COVID Pandemic is a universal problem.
• "No article" (I) in "only select volunteers are part of the UNESCO heritage campaign" because the phrase starts with 'only select,' indicating a particular, definite group but used in a general sense, where articles are typically omitted.
  • Only select volunteers are part of the UNESCO heritage campaign.

Therefore, the correct answer is A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I

The correct answer is Option (1) i.e. "Does she?"

Key Points

• Question tags are short questions added to the end of statements. They are used to confirm or check information.
• In question tag (positive sentence = negative question tag) and (negative sentence= positive question tag).
• The sentence indicates a negative action. (Negative words: rarely, scarcely, barely, hardly, few, neither, seldom).
• In the question tag we use the shortened form of an auxiliary verb. When in the absence of an auxiliary verb we use a "do verb".
• Since the main verb in the sentence is "attends" (present simple).
• The auxiliary verb used in the tag must be "does,"

Therefore, the correct answer is- "She rarely attends the class, does she?"

The correct answer is 'Option 1 - a - (iii), b - (i), c - (iv), d - (ii)​'.

Key Points

• Let us look into the usage of the prepositions given in Column-(B) -
  • (i) for - used to talk about a purpose or a reason for something. - I’m going for some breakfast.
  • (ii) with - used to indicate the material used for a purpose. - He cleaned the table with a cloth.
  • (iii) since - We use since as a preposition with a date, a time or a noun phrase: It was the band's first live performance since May 1990.
  • (iv) about - The most common meaning of about as a preposition is 'on the subject of' or 'connected with': Do you know anything about cricket?
• From the above usage descriptions we can conclude that -
  • The preposition (i) for is appropriate for sentence (b) - I wear these old trousers for painting.
  • The preposition (ii) with is appropriate for sentence (d) - They opened the package with a knife.
  • The preposition (iii) since is appropriate for sentence (a) - It has been raining since morning.
  • The preposition (iv) about is appropriate for sentence (c) - I'm very worried about my brother.
• Thus, the matches that we get are - a - (iii), b - (i), c - (iv), d - (ii)
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is "taste".

Key Points

• In the case of stative verbs on account of their meanings. It is advisable to not use these verbs in their gerund or continuous forms.
• The stative verbs reflect a state of being. It includes verbs of perception (see, hear, smell), verbs of appearing(look, seem, appear), and verbs of emotion(want, wish, desire, feel), etc.
  • Example: I am thinking you are wrong. (wrong)
    • I think you are wrong. (correct).
• In the given sentence, we are using the stative verb so we should use the base form of the verb which is "taste" and not the present continuous or gerund form of the verb "tasting" in the sentence.
• There are some exceptions to this rule. If the implied meaning of the verb is not a state of being but rather an action then it is correct to use the continuous form of the verb. These verbs are also known as dynamic verbs.
  • Example: She is tasting the flavor of the soup to see if it needs salt.
• ​In this case, the implied meaning of tasting is "testing". The person is testing to see if the flavor needs salt so it is correct to use the continuous form of the verb in the sentence.

The correct sentence is: These mangoes taste sour, we can't use them in the dish.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is 'Option 1' - Furthermore.

Key Points

• The adverb 'furthermore' is used to add more information that supports the point or idea stated before it.
• In this context, the first part of the sentence discusses the importance of completing homework and the next part adds additional information - the homework should also be turned in on time.
• Using 'furthermore', we express that not only is it important to complete the homework, but timely submission is also equally important.
• Therefore, 'furthermore' is the correct word to use in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is - 'Option 1' - Furthermore.

Additional Information

• Nevertheless (Option 2): This conjunctive adverb expresses contrast or contradiction, which in this case doesn't apply as the two clauses are in agreement.
• Otherwise (Option 3): This term implies an alternative scenario or consequence, which is not the focus of the sentence.
• Although (Option 4): This term is used to express contrast or unexpected results, which do not fit within the context of this sentence

The correct answer is Friendship.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym for the given word 'Bonhomie' is 'Friendship'.
• The meaning of the word Bonhomie is 'good-natured easy friendliness'.

Additional Information

• ​ Let's understand the other options.
  • Bad-natured: having or showing a disagreeable and unpleasant nature or temperament.
  • Enemy: a person who hates and tries to harm you.
  • Disagreeable: causing discomfort, unpleasant, offensive.

The correct answer is 'Noun Clause'.

Key PointsA noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun. Noun clauses begin with words such as how, that, what, whatever, when, where, whether, which, whichever, who, whoever, whom, whomever, and why. While these words can be found in clauses other than noun clauses, noun clauses almost always start with one of these words. They’re another clue to finding a noun clause in a sentence.

In the sentence given below, the highlighted part is the noun clause of that sentence.

• 'On the weekends, we can do whatever we want'.

Additional InformationA dependent clause is a group of words that consists of a subject and a verb, yet it is not a complete sentence that can stand alone.

• Simply put, a noun clause is a dependent clause that takes the place of a noun in the sentence. A dependent clause is a phrase that can't stand on its own as a complete sentence. If a dependent clause can stand in for a person, place, or thing, then it's a noun clause.
• An adjective clause, also known as a relative clause, is a type of dependent clause that works to describe a noun in a sentence. It functions as an adjective even though it is made up of a group of words instead of just one word. In the case of an adjective clause, all the words work together to modify the noun or pronoun.

  • Adjective clauses begin with a relative pronoun, which connects them to the word they describe, such as: that, where, when, who, whom, whose, which, why.

  • E.g.: Charlie has a friend whose daughter lives in China.
• An adverb clause is a group of words that function as an adverb in a sentence. The clause can modify or describe verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. An adverb clause isn't just any group of words, however. A clause must contain a subject and a verb to be complete. An adverb clause also begins with a subordinating conjunction, such as 'after', 'if', 'because' and 'although'. If you see a group of words in a sentence that acts like an adverb but does not have both a subject and a verb, it's an adverb phrase.
  • As soon as I saw you, I knew something was wrong.

Option (b) is the correct choice as the duality of Tim's character in being selfish and selfless helps him in retaining both his love and his family (friend).
This is the recipient of the two traits that Tim fortunately ends up receiving and thus he is not compromising on them, as mentioned in the marked sentence. Option (a) is incorrect as it is a partial repetition of the sentence. The other two options, i.e., (c) and (d) are presumptuous.

Option (a) is the correct answer as the word "subverts" means to secretly ruin or destroy something.

Option (c) is the correct choice as the notion put forward in the last paragraph focuses on the importance of letting things go in order to actually love someone. The importance of living over the need to relive. All other options are incorrect as they omit the above-mentioned detail.

Option (b) is the correct answer as it explains as to 'how' Curtis circumvents the usual story arc by not over-emphasizing on the usual expectations from movies based on time travel.
Option (a) contradicts the information provided in the passage, while the other options are irrelevant.

Option (d) is correct as the first paragraph mentions that the movie in consideration, 'Love Actually' is a romantic comedy.

Curtis uses time travel in About Time not as a romantic gimmick but to shift the narrative from a love story to a meditation on family, subverting expectations of a typical comedy. The passage highlights how it becomes “an affecting ode to closure,” with Tim’s central conflict lying between the selfishness of manipulating time for love and the selflessness of embracing family. Option A accurately reflects this thematic shift and conflict, unlike the others which misalign with the film’s deeper focus.

Option (b) is the correct answer as the author shares his personal experience to guide the reader about poetry writing in an immersive way.

Option (c) is the correct answer as the author stresses on the importance of the willingness to explore poems with an open mind and heart.
According to the author this help in realizing the true meaning behind poems. All other options are incorrect as they do not address the point about the way one should approach poetry. They make physical remarks that have not been addressed in the passage.

Option (b) is correct as clarity of thought is essential to quality poetry-writing. This clarity could only be achieved by being completely honest about oneself and about one's feelings.

Option (d) is correct as in the context of the passage "nuances" means a very small difference in the meaning behind poetry.

Option ( a) is correct as the author employs metaphors to convey the point of relating to others.

Putting on someone else's poetry as a mask is a metaphor for being able to relate to others. Options (b), (c) and (d) are incorrect as they make assumptions that are not a part of the passage.

The author identifies vulnerability—opening one’s heart—as the key to writing and understanding poetry, emphasizing that it involves expressing suppressed feelings honestly. This realization transformed the author’s experience, as their first “alive” poem came when they wrote vulnerably late at night, unlike earlier flat attempts. Option A correctly captures this insight and impact, while others misrepresent the passage’s focus on emotional openness over technical practice.

The author says that the scientists adjusted the data using "trick". This was a mathematical jargon used by the scientist which was misinterpreted by some to be a deception. So, the author puts "trick" in quotes to highlight that the word trick does not literally mean a trick. Hence answer choice (a) is correct.
Incorrect Answers
(b) - The deception is what the commentators thought. "Trick" for the scientist was a mathematical jargon.
(c) and (d) - It was neither a mistake nor an error.
The scientists merely adjusted the data and used the jargon "trick" to call the adjustment that they made.

The author points out a theme used by some of the climate change deniers - "science is religion". They claimed that the climate change had become a faith-based cult which was not based on evidence.
So, just like how religion is based on faith and not on evidence, climate change is also not based on evidence. Hence (b) is the correct answer.
Incorrect Answers
(a) - There is nothing to suggest that those who criticize climate change say that climate change is based on moral arguments.
(c) - There is no evidence to suggest that the climate change deniers believe that religion denies climate change. (d) - This is plainly wrong. This is a positive statement about science. However, the deniers hold an opposite view when it comes to climate change.

Certitude means absolute conviction or unquestioning belief in something.
This has reference to the view held by a climate skeptic blogger who commented "…as all mind bending cults of absolute certitude". Cults are groups (usually religious) that have extreme beliefs based on blind faith. This makes answer choice (c) the correct answer.
Incorrect Answers
(a) - Though one may consider cults are completely stupid, the reference cults here is to explain faith without any form of evidence. The climate skeptics believe that climate change is a hoax and those who believe in climate change, believed in that without any evidence.
(b) - cult members do not have distrust; in fact, it is quite the opposite - they exhibit blind trust.
(d) - "tentative" is a wrong word - absolute cannot be tentative.

The author mentions that the suffix -gate refers to Watergate which was another scandal. This makes answer choice (c) the correct answer.
[Watergate - The Watergate scandal was a major federal political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon from 1972 to 1974]
Incorrect Answers
(a) and (d) - There is no evidence in the passage for these suggestions.
(b) - While it is mentioned that "they effectively reached their audiences with a few specific phrases", that does not mean that the phrases were easy to explain. The question specifically asks as to why the suffix -gate was used and this suffix was borrowed from Watergate which was another scandal.

The passage states that Climategate led to a temporary drop in British adults believing climate change was "definitely" a reality, from 44% to 31%, showing a shift in public perception. It also notes that an independent panel in April 2010 cleared the scientists of wrongdoing, debunking the controversy. Option A accurately reflects this impact and outcome, unlike the others which contradict the passage’s evidence.

The author, in the last paragraph, mentions that in April 2010 an independent panel cleared the climate scientists of any wrongdoing. However, the controversy did have a negative impact on public opinion albeit temporarily. To justify that claim, the author presents the data of Feb 2010 that the percentage of British adults who believed that climate change was a reality dropped. Since the data was used to justify the claim that the climategate changed the public opinion temporarily answer choice (b) is the correct answer.
Incorrect answers
(a) - The author is not trying to reason as to why British adults think climate change is not real. The data was used to highlight the fact that climate gate had a negative impact on public perception.
(c) - The data is not being used to argue that climate change is real. While the author may hold that belief, the question is specifically asking as to why the data is used in the passage.
(d) - This is not the view of the author anyways.
The climate change is a hoax was the view of the proponents of climategate.

Refer to the lines, 'Neil pointed out that his magazine websites……were visited mainly by people who also read the print version and visit the site "for the additional material that is only online".

Refer to the fifth paragraph, "Offline publications are still necessary for brand building and because people still like to hold a newspaper or particularly a magazine."