OAVS Language (English) Mock Test - 1 - OTET MCQ

Explanation:

The analogy can be understood as follows:

- A sculptor creates a statue
- A poet creates a verse

In both cases, the artist creates a piece of art. The sculptor works with physical materials to create a statue, while the poet uses words to create a verse. Therefore, the correct option to complete the analogy is "Verse" (Option C).

Public Speaking as a Skill

- Option D: is
- The correct statement is: "Public speaking is a skill."
- Public speaking refers to the process of communicating information to an audience, usually in a structured and deliberate manner.
- It is considered a skill because it requires practice, knowledge, and the development of specific techniques to effectively convey a message and engage with listeners.

Answer: D

Explanation:

• The boys have class at 8:00 am, so they need to wake up earlier than 7:30 am to make it on time.
• The modal verb "have to" expresses necessity or obligation, making it the most appropriate choice.
• Option A "would" indicates a possibility or a preference, but not an obligation.
• Option B "can't" is a negative form of "can" and indicates impossibility, which is not the intended meaning.
• Option C "could" indicates a possibility or an ability, not an obligation.

As we know that ,
Elan means vigor or energy and enthusiasm, opposite of enthusiasm would be nervousness, composure means calmness, dignity is calm and serious manner while brashness is opposite to composure.
Hence , Nervousness is opposite of ELAN . 

Esteemed means regarded with respect, honored, prestigious

The esteemed panel discussed crucial issues on a televised debate

The esteemed judge ruled in the favor of convict due to lack of evidence

Use structure “subject ( No one ) + auxiliary + past participle + object”( Negative sentence )
As per the given above sentence is given in Active Voice.
No one has opened the packet.
Therefore , option B will be correct answer .

Polygyny: polygamy in which a man has more than one wife.
Polyphony: the style of simultaneously combining a number of parts, each forming an individual melody and harmonizing with each other.
Polyandry: polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband.
Polychromy: the art of painting in several colours, especially as applied to ancient pottery, sculpture, and architecture.

• Dreamy: Having a magical or pleasantly unreal quality; dreamlike.
•  Stupefied: Make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.
• Unsteady: Liable to fall or shake; not steady in position.
• Drunken: Drunk or intoxicated.
• Inebriate: Drunk or intoxicated.

So the synonym of Inebriate is Drunken.

One word substitution is Intellectual.

Expert: A person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area.

Intellectual: Intelligent; knowledgeable.

Snob: A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior.

Literate: Able to read and write.

To ossify is to harden or become inflexible, hence adaptable is an antonym.

he first blank suggests a messy ‘state’ because that is what causes ‘smirk and jokes’, hence, the right word is 'dishevelled' which means 'making clothes untidy'. This eliminates all other options.

Also, the second blank suggests a hint towards her and the right word to be used here is 'indicative', which means 'serving as a sign or indication'. This perfectly fits in the context.

Meanings of the given words:

Dishevelled (Verb): making clothes untidy.
Indicative (Adjective): serving as a sign or indication.
Reckless (Adjective): heedless of danger.
Predicting (Verb): say something that will happen in future.
Upbeat (Adjective): cheerful.
Releasing (Verb): allow or enable to escape from confinement.
Terrific (Adjective): of great size.
Amounting (Verb): come to be total.

So, the correct option is A.

We can say that ,
The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
I have been promised a bicycle by my father.
Therefore , option C will be correct answer .

Trepidation means a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Some of the synonyms are fear, apprehension, dread, fearfulness, apprehensiveness, agitation, anxiety, worry, nervousness, tension

The first time you go out, there is a certain trepidation but you relax into it
The trepidation was triggered by a wave of bombings in Colombia's cities in May

Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
The plants ought to be watered daily by the gardener.
Therefore ,required answer will be option D .

Explanation:

The correct answer is B: have been.

- When referring to the board of directors, it is considered a collective noun.
- In American English, a collective noun is typically treated as singular, while in British English, it can be treated as both singular and plural.
- In this case, the use of "have been" indicates that the board of directors is being treated as plural, which is acceptable in British English.
- Option A (are) would be correct if the sentence was in the present tense, but the given sentence is in the present perfect tense, therefore "have been" is the appropriate choice.
- Option C (has been) would be correct if the board of directors was being treated as singular, but the sentence is in the present perfect tense, and "have been" is the appropriate choice for a plural subject.
- Option D (were) would be correct if the sentence was in the past tense, but the given sentence is in the present perfect tense, therefore "have been" is the appropriate choice.

• Robert goes to the gym only two or three times a year, which indicates that it is a rare occurrence for him.
• Option D: "seldom" is the correct choice because it means that something happens very infrequently or rarely.
• Options A, B, and C do not accurately describe the frequency of Robert's gym visits as they indicate a higher frequency (always, never, usually).

 

Answer: D: seldom