Answer Key of English MCQs 3rd Semester WBCHSE Class 12

Answer Key of English MCQs 3rd Semester WBCHSE Class 12

Answer Key of English MCQs 3rd Semester WBCHSE Class 12 provides correct solutions with explanations to help students in exam preparation. It includes practice sets and references to previous years’ questions for better revision. This resource is highly useful for WBCHSE Class 12 learners aiming to score well in the 3rd Semester English exam.

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Answer Key of English MCQs: SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 7

1.Ⓐ Passengers on the platform, 2.Ⓓ A is false, but R is true, 3.Ⓒ Spiritual, 4.Ⓑ She offered food to people of various faiths, 5.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 6.Ⓑ All types of books, including religion and languages, 7.Ⓑ (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii), 8.Ⓐ (i), (iv), (iii), (ii), 9.Ⓓ Longing, 10.Ⓑ Fifteen, 11.Ⓑ Strength and memory, 12.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 13.Ⓐ Sinking star, 14.Ⓑ His son Telemachus, 15.Ⓐ (iii), (ii), (i), (iv), 16.Ⓑ Melancholic, 17.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 18.Ⓒ Oblivion, 19.Ⓒ His patience and governance, 20.Ⓒ Adventure, 21.Ⓑ The drowning of her remaining son, 22.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false., 23.Ⓒ Destroyed, 24.Ⓒ To not interfere with God’s will, 25.Ⓑ The silence of death, 26.Ⓐ He picked up the key, and he went to the house., 27.Ⓐ While he works his work, I work mine., 28.Ⓐ He answered me. It filled me with a strange energy and enthusiasm., 29.Ⓐ He said that he used to wait for the girl at Deoli station., 30.Ⓐ A grey baboon sits statue-like alone on the high bough., 31.Ⓒ Indian cities dominate the list of the most congested cities globally., 32.Ⓓ A is false but R is true, 33.Ⓒ 34 minutes and 33 seconds, 34.Ⓒ T, F, T, F, 35.Ⓒ TomTom Index includes both static and dynamic factors., 36.Ⓐ He said TomTom ranked Kolkata as the second slowest-moving city in the world., 37.Ⓐ TomTom is a Dutch technology firm which analyses traffic conditions globally., 38.Ⓑ New Delhi was much behind these cities with an average travel time of 23 minutes., 39.Ⓐ Busy, 40.Ⓒ A → B → C → D → E.

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 7

Answer Key of English MCQs: SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 6

1.Ⓐ Seen the girl selling baskets, 2.Ⓐ (i) T (ii) F (iii) F (iv) T, 3.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 4.Ⓒ Limestone and brick, 5.Ⓑ He visited the lawyer’s cell, 6.Ⓒ By writing a letter and walking out, 7.Ⓐ (a) → (ii), (b) → (iii), (c) → (i), (d) → (iv), 8.Ⓐ (ii), (iii), (i), (iv), 9.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 10.Ⓒ six hundred, 11.Ⓑ A giant, 12.Ⓒ Trunk, 13.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 14.Ⓑ (iv), (i), (iii), (ii), 15.Ⓓ Memory, 16.Ⓐ Brave and curious, 17.Ⓒ Travel and adventure, 18.Ⓒ lees, 19.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 20.Ⓒ His mariners, 21.Ⓑ An island in the Aran region, 22.Ⓑ Bartley, 23.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 24.Ⓑ Patient, 25.Ⓓ (i), (ii), (iv), (iii), 26.Ⓐ He opened the book and began to read., 27.Ⓒ The girl said that she sold baskets there every day., 28.Ⓐ Replace ‘was’ with ‘were’, 29.Ⓑ Peaceful, 30.Ⓒ He said, “I saw the girl at Deoli.”, 31.Ⓓ Because it was discovered unintentionally during a geothermal drilling operation., 32.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 33.Ⓒ Believed to be from an ornithopod dinosaur., 34.Ⓐ F, T, T, F, 35.Ⓑ The core sample was taken from 760 feet below the surface., 36.Ⓒ Dr Hagadorn said that they had another plant eater that had been cruising around Denver., 37.Ⓐ The fossil was discovered unexpectedly during a geothermal drilling., 38.Ⓒ Now we have another plant eater that’s been cruising around Denver., 39.Ⓐ Possibility, 40.Ⓐ A–Ⓐ, B–Ⓑ, C–Ⓒ, D–Ⓓ.

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 6

Answer Key of English MCQs: SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 5

1.Ⓒ Get down from the train, 2.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 3.Ⓐ (ii), (iv), (iii), (i), 4.Ⓒ He said prayer united human beings with the divine, 5.Ⓒ Wisdom, 6.Ⓑ He felt relieved and ashamed, 7.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 8.Ⓐ 1–a, 2–b, 3–c, 4–d, 9.Ⓒ He grew in knowledge and renounced materialism, 10.Ⓓ The platform, 11.Ⓑ A childhood memory, 12.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 13.Ⓑ a sinking star, 14.Ⓒ A life of uselessness and decay, 15.Ⓐ (iii), (i), (ii), (iv), 16.Ⓐ 1–a, 2–b, 3–c, 4–d, 17.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 18.Ⓑ Inspiring and determined, 19.Ⓒ Childhood, 20.Ⓐ (i) T, (ii) T, (iii) F, (iv) T, 21.Ⓒ A calm acceptance, 22.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 23.Ⓐ A red mare, 24.Ⓐ (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), 25.Ⓓ Maurya, 26.Ⓒ My father told me to always remember to pray., 27.Ⓐ Replace “yielding” with “yield”, 28.Ⓑ The tree is tall and shelters many birds., 29.Ⓒ The girl smiled at me. I could not forget her face., 30.Ⓒ Before, 31.Ⓒ It killed a large number of students inside a school campus, 32.Ⓒ A is true but R is false, 33.Ⓒ The plane suffered a technical malfunction, 34.Ⓐ T, F, T, F, 35.Ⓓ The Air Force has ordered an inquiry into the crash, 36.Ⓐ Rafiqa said the school offered classes from elementary to twelfth grade., 37.Ⓒ The aircraft took off at 1:06 pm and crashed soon after., 38.Ⓒ It is the deadliest airplane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory, 39.Ⓓ rival, 40.Ⓐ A–Ⓐ, B–Ⓑ, C–Ⓒ, D–Ⓓ.

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 5

Answer Key of English MCQs: SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 4

1.Ⓐ To see one particular girl who sold baskets, 2.Ⓐ 05:00 am 3.Ⓒ Her dark and fixed eyes, 4.Ⓓ A young narrator, 5.Ⓓ Autobiography 6.Ⓓ All the above 7.Ⓒ 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B 8.Ⓓ Realistic debate between death sentence and life imprisonment 9.Ⓐ ii – iv – i – iii 10.Ⓐ one of the guests 11.Ⓒ Memories of childhood through the tree 12.Ⓓ Spain 13.Ⓐ Both are true 14.Ⓓ A creeper climbs like a python 15.Ⓐ emotional connection 16.Ⓑ The still hearth 17.Ⓓ Ignorant about him 18.Ⓒ i-D, ii-C, iii-B, iv-A 19.Ⓑ Sediment at the bottom of a drink 20. Ⓑ Both (A) and (R) are false. 21. Cathleen 22.Ⓒ Galway 23.Ⓒ The cake 24.Ⓑ Death is the ultimate truth of life 25.Ⓐ Inevitability of fate and power of nature 26.Ⓑ …..when the station would be dimly lit. 27.Ⓒ Sitting on the floor of the kitchen, I ate with my mother. 28.Ⓐ The old man trembled with emotion. He peeped through the little window. 29.Ⓐ The poet said that she had seen it, in her own loved native clime. 30.Ⓒ It was lost in the clanging of the bell. 31.Ⓑ Because he successfully completed the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS 32.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 33.Ⓑ 60 34.Ⓐ 1 – True, 2 – True, 3 – False, 4 – True 35.Ⓑ Shukla conducted outreach sessions during his mission. 36.Ⓐ Shukla said that he felt sad leaving a fantastic group of people behind. 37.Ⓓ All of the above 38.Ⓐ Replace have with has 39.Ⓐ Historic 40.Ⓐ The mission lasted about 18 days

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 4

Answer Key of English MCQs: SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 3

1.Ⓐ 18. 2.Ⓒ A is correct but R is incorrect, 3.Ⓑ I–F, II–T, III–T, IV–T, 4.Ⓒ The tea stall owner, 5.Ⓒ Fragrant, 6.Ⓑ I → IV → III → II, 7.Ⓐ I–c, II–d, III–a, IV–b, 8.Ⓐ III → I → IV → II, 9.Ⓐ Twenty-five, 10.Ⓐ I–c, II–a, III–d, IV–b, 11.Ⓑ Python, 12.Ⓐ II → I → IV → III, 13.Ⓐ Poetess’ love, 14.Ⓒ A is true but R is false, 15.Ⓓ Both ‘D’ and ‘C’, 16.Ⓑ Arch, 17.Ⓐ I–d, II–c, III–a, IV–b, 18.Ⓒ Odysseus, 19. Ⓓ Technology of men, 20.Ⓐ In Happy Isles, 21.Ⓑ Tragedy, 22.Ⓐ I–d, II–a, III–b, IV–c, 23.Ⓐ A grey pony tied behind, 24. Ⓐ A is true and B Telegram Webis false., 25.Ⓒ Colum, 26.Ⓑ He had an ideal helpmate in my mother, Ashiamma.27.Ⓑ They are very strong. They are made of finest cane., 28. Ⓐ Ulysses said that he would drink life to the lees., 29. Ⓒ Ridiculous, 30.Ⓐ She would place a banana leaf before me on which she then ladled rice and aromatic sambar., 31.Ⓒ It allows machines to recognize and track images, 32.Ⓐ Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A, 33.Ⓒ they can perform complex tasks without human help, 34.Ⓒ F, T, T, F, 35.Ⓒ AI is applied in weather forecasting and education, 36.Ⓒ The passage says that Artificial Intelligence has been a branch of Computer Science., 37.Ⓑ AI is used in financial institutions because it helps to make accurate predictions., 38.Ⓑ AI could be boosted by nanotechnology innovations in computing power., 39.Ⓑ following, 40.Ⓑ Education – Intelligent tutoring systems increase learning.

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 3

Answer Key of English MCQs: SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 2

1.Ⓑ return journey, 2.Ⓓ (i) F (ii) F (iii) F (iv) F, 3.Ⓒ A true, R false, 4.Ⓐ III → II → I → IV, 5.Ⓑ a coconut leaf plate, 6.Ⓑ They lived near a big mango grove, 7.Ⓐ I–b, II–a, III–c, IV–d, 8.Ⓐ gradually, 9.Ⓐ A → B → C → D, 10.Ⓐ I–a, II–b, III–c, IV–d, 11.Ⓑ kokilas, 12.Ⓐ memory 13.Ⓑ A and R are true, but R doesn’t explain A, 14.Ⓑ buzzing insects, 15.Ⓐ I–a, II–b, III–c, IV–d, 16.Ⓑ stunt his adventures, 17.Ⓒ IV–II–III–I, 18.Ⓑ B explains A, 19.Ⓓ Troy’s walls heard no fierce winds, 20.Ⓐ I–c, II–b, III–d, IV–a, 21.Ⓑ The stick, 22.Ⓓ I–a, II–b, III–c, IV–d, 23.Ⓑ attic loft, 24.Ⓐ seen Bartley riding the red mare, 25.Ⓐ waves from east and west, 26.Ⓐ The banker remembered the party in which the idea of the bet originated, 27.Ⓒ I normally ate with my mother. We sat on the floor of the kitchen, 28.Ⓐ Maurya said that he wouldn’t go that day because the young priest would stop him surely., 29.Ⓒ I have enjoyed greatly, have suffered greatly., 30.Ⓐ The banker knew that it was not only the two millions that made him shiver, 31.Ⓒ Sugar is listed under various unfamiliar names, 32.Ⓐ Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A, 33.Ⓓ they provide sweetness with little or no calories, 34.Ⓐ T, F, T, F, 35.Ⓓ Natural sugars are healthier due to their fibre and nutrients, 36.Ⓒ The passage says that you must always read your food labels carefully, 37.Ⓐ Names like “matsyandika”, which are hard to understand, are used by manufacturers, 38.Ⓑ Natural sugars should be consumed in moderation, 39.Ⓐ Artificial, 40.Ⓒ Cryptic

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 2

Answer Key of English MCQs: SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 1

1. (A) He never got closure from the girl
In Ruskin Bond’s The Night Train at Deoli, the narrator felt a sense of loss because he never saw the girl again and was left with an unfinished memory.

2. (C) He demonstrated harmony among religions through daily life
In Strong Roots, Kalam says his father respected all faiths and showed tolerance, which shaped Kalam’s own secular outlook.

3. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
In The Bet (Anton Chekhov), near the end the banker grew anxious because he feared losing all his wealth to the lawyer after 15 years.

5. (B) Pale blue
Ruskin Bond describes the girl at Deoli station as wearing a pale blue dress.

6. (A) R → S → Q → P
Order: He lived in Rameswaram (R) → had a Brahmin friend Ramanadha Sastry (S) → distributed newspapers (Q) → father explained prayer (P).

7. (A) 1 – True, 2 – False, 3 – True, 4 – True
1: Banker suggested the bet
2: Lawyer regretted from start  ✖ (he regretted much later)
3: He read in many languages 
4: Banker planned to kill

8. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Narrator never searched for the girl because he wanted to preserve her memory as something beautiful.

9. (B) He would have become intolerant toward other faiths
His father’s lessons built Kalam’s tolerance; without them, intolerance was possible.

10. (A) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
Banker → feared wealth loss, Lawyer → valued knowledge, Narrator → haunted by memory, Girl → innocence/mystery.

11. (C) It stands as a monument of past love and memories
Toru Dutt in Our Casuarina Tree wants to immortalize it as a symbol of lost siblings.

12. (B) He believes his past shaped him
  Ulysses says every experience has shaped him: “I am a part of all that I have met.”

13. (C) It represents strength, grandeur, and memory
The tree is called “giant” for its majesty, not fruits/flowers.

14. (B) Q → R → P → S
Ulysses first recalls past glories → rejects idle life → speaks of Telemachus → urges comrades for final voyage.

15. (C) A is true, but R is false
Casuarina tree = reverence due to memory of siblings, not size only.

16. (A) 1–True, 2–False, 3–True, 4–False
Ulysses is tired of idle throne ; Telemachus is responsible ; Ulysses seeks meaning ; poem ends with voyage, not throne ✖.

17. (A) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
  Bird songs = nature’s sound, Creeper = life’s hold, Shadow = protection, Poet’s feelings = longing.

18. (D) “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”
This line most contradicts a passive life.

19. (A) Q → R → S → P
Imagery of python (Q) → birds/bees (R) → recalls siblings (S) → prays for tree’s memory (P).

20. (C) Burning desire for endless adventure and meaning
Ulysses seeks ceaseless striving till death.

21. (C) Destruction, loss, and fate
The sea takes away Maurya’s husband and sons.

22. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Vision of Michael = supernatural and foreshadows Bartley’s death.

23. (A) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
Bartley (brave youth doomed), Nora (hope), Sea (destiny), White boards (death).

24. (A) R → P → S → Q
Sequence: Michael’s clothes found → Bartley rides mare → Maurya blesses him too late → finally, all sons lost.

25. (C) Inevitability of fate and sea’s dominance
If Bartley survived, play would lose theme of fate’s inevitability.

26. (A) Standing by the door, the narrator watched the girl silently.

27. (B) When the banker looked into the room, he found a letter.

28. (A) Kalam said no one could have influenced him more than his father.

29. (C) He read books and learnt about different faiths.

30. (B) Looking at the narrator, the girl smiled.

31. (B) Recurring industrial accidents and safety concerns

32. (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

33. (D) Rs 4 lakh

34. (B) F, T, T, T

35. (C) Murugalakshmi is among the seriously injured

36. (A) MK Stalin said that they would provide financial aid to the victims’ families.

37. (C) The factory caught fire and thick smoke was seen rising.

38. (B) The explosion reportedly occurred

39. (D) Remains

40. (B) Serious

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 1

Answer Key 3rd Semester English Mock Test 5

1.Ⓐ If the girl would be there, 2.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 3.Ⓐ divine entity, 4.Ⓑ Helped poor people with food, 5.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 6.Ⓑ (i), (iii), (ii), (iv), 7.Ⓐ A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii, 8.Ⓒ Baskets, 9.Ⓐ Fifteen, 10.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 11.Ⓒ Nostalgia and love, 12.Ⓒ As a memorial to her lost siblings, 13.Ⓐ Creeper, 14.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 15.Ⓑ (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), 16.Ⓑ He is now a symbol of fame, 17.Ⓐ Left Ithaca in his care, 18.Ⓑ Arch, 19.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 20.Ⓒ Shared courage and willpower, 21.Ⓑ The sea had claimed her other sons, 22.Ⓑ Michael’s confirmed death, 23.Ⓒ Maurya, 24.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 25.Ⓐ (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), 26.Ⓐ The girl smiled and waved at the narrator., 27.Ⓐ The lawyer said he wanted to read all the sacred books., 28.Ⓐ Replace ‘do’ with ‘does’, 29.Ⓒ Memorable, 30.Ⓐ She said, “My father worked with Kalam’s father.”, 31.Ⓑ Due to unchecked tourism and lack of proper infrastructure., 32.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 33.Ⓑ Suffers from inadequate infrastructure and mismanagement., 34.Ⓑ F, T, T, F, 35.Ⓒ The Punjab Government’s permission is needed for repairs., 36.Ⓑ The resident said that there was no scientific system to dispose of garbage there., 37.Ⓐ Tourists face many difficulties as there are no proper roads., 38.Ⓐ Most internal roads in and around the valley are riddled with potholes., 39.Ⓑ Appeal, 40.Ⓑ B → A → C → D.

3rd Semester English Mock Test 5

Answer Key 3rd Semester English Mock Test 4

1.Ⓒ During holidays, 2.Ⓐ Baskets, 3.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 4.Ⓐ Mosque, 5.Ⓑ Two million roubles, 6.Ⓑ Reading and studying languages, 7.Ⓐ 1–a, 2–b, 3–c, 4–d, 8.Ⓐ (iii), (i), (iv), (ii), 9.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 10.Ⓑ To view challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery, 11.Ⓐ A coiled snake, 12.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 13.Ⓑ snow, 14.Ⓑ A life of leisure and rest, 15.Ⓐ (ii), (iv), (i), (iii), 16.Ⓐ 1–a, 2–b, 3–c, 4–d, 17.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false., 18.Ⓒ It sits and watches from the tree top, 19.Ⓑ Star, 20.Ⓒ Seek a new adventure despite old age, 21.Ⓐ Cathleen, 22.Ⓐ (i) T, (ii) T, (iii) T, (iv) T, 23.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 24.Ⓐ (ii), (i), (iii), (iv), 25.Ⓓ Ready, 26.Ⓐ He said that the lawyer had outwitted him., 27.Ⓐ Replace “walk” with “walks”, 28.Ⓐ Though he is old, he still seeks adventure., 29.Ⓐ The tree stands tall. It guards our memory., 30.Ⓒ Gentle, 31.Ⓒ His hunger for improvement even after winning, 32.Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A, 33.Ⓓ He is self-aware and strives for perfection, 34.Ⓐ F, T, T, F, 35.Ⓓ Gukesh kept pushing despite struggling in the match, 36.Ⓓ Grzegorz said that Gukesh talked about improvement even after winning., 37.Ⓑ Gukesh won the title but still discussed how he could play better., 38.Ⓑ Even though there weren’t celebratory fireworks that normally accompany success in cricket, 39.Ⓑ Calm, 40.Ⓐ A–Ⓐ, B–Ⓑ, C–Ⓒ, D–Ⓓ.

3rd Semester English Mock Test 4

Answer Key 3rd Semester English Mock Test 3

1 Ⓑ — Bond’s description sets Deoli as the point where the heavy jungles of the Indian Terai begin.

2 Ⓑ — The girl’s eyes are often cited as “searching and eloquent,” conveying silent communication.

3 Ⓐ — First buy (b), then talk (c), then realize they met twice (d), then never found again (a).

4 Ⓒ — He avoids enquiries lest it spoil his dream/romance built on hope and waiting.

5 Ⓐ — Kalam recalls a simple meal of rice and sambar with his mother on the floor.

6 Ⓒ — His father’s unwavering routine continued into his late sixties.

7 Ⓐ — Kalam’s father links acceptance of suffering to man’s place in the Manifest Divine, explaining why we shouldn’t fear trials.

8 Ⓓ — The banker rashly stakes two million rubles.

9 Ⓒ — After reading the lawyer’s renunciation letter, the banker locked it in his safe.

10 Ⓒ — In year one, the prisoner asked for light reading (novels, etc.).

11 Ⓑ — “Like a huge python” uses like, hence a simile.

12 Ⓓ — “The giant wears the scarf”—the creeper encircling the tree.

13 Ⓑ — She writes to immortalize the tree; thus B is the reason for A.

14 Ⓑ — The poet cherishes memories of her brother and sister.

15 Ⓓ — She vows to make the tree deathless in her verse.

16 Ⓐ — Ulysses longs to travel and explore ceaselessly.

17 Ⓓ — “I am become a name” (famed by wandering).

18 Ⓑ — He cannot rest because he will drink life to the lees; the latter motivates the former.

19 Ⓒ — (a) T old; (b) T little time; (c) F he does not want rest; (d) T more to travel.

20 Ⓓ — Odysseus→(iii) Greek for Ulysses; Achilles→(iv) hero; Penelope→(i) wife; Telemachus→(ii) son.

21 Ⓐ — The stick is associated with Michael (bought by him and given to Maurya).

22 Ⓑ — “Black hags” in the play metaphorically refer to the rocks lashed by the sea.

23 Ⓑ — After sea-spray, his shirt is heavy with salt.

24 Ⓐ — Sequence as Maurya recounts: great wind (Stephen & Shawn) → dark night (Sheamus & father) → curragh (Patch) → Michael found & buried.

25 Ⓒ — She lays Michael’s clothes across Bartley’s feet—an ominous sign.

26 Ⓑ — Correct, clear subordination of determination and action.

27 Ⓐ — Three simple statements preserving meaning and order.

28 Ⓒ — Proper backshifting and conjunction that in indirect speech.

29 Ⓓ — Tennyson’s line is “like a sinking star.”

30 Ⓑ — Past participle required: “shawl thrown across her shoulders.”

31.Ⓐ Prioritizing public welfare over economic gain

32.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

33.Ⓒ Poker, Rummy, and Online Lotteries

34.Ⓐ 1 – False, 2 – True, 3 – True, 4 – True

35.Ⓒ The industry employs over 200,000 people

36.Ⓐ Vaishnaw said that many families suffered because people in their families got addicted to online money games

37.Ⓓ All of the above

38.Ⓐ Replace believe with believes

39.Ⓑ Ban

40.Ⓑ More than 200,000 people are employed in the sector.

3rd Semester English Mock Test 3

Answer Key 3rd Semester English Mock Test 2

1.Ⓑ He was afraid of discovering the truth about her. 2.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 3.Ⓐ (i) F (ii) T (iii) F (iv) T, 4.Ⓐ 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d, 5.Ⓑ Hospitality and generosity, 6.Ⓑ Kalam’s father lacked education and wealth but had wisdom and generosity, 7.Ⓐ admiration, 8.Ⓐ 3 → 4 → 1 → 2, 9.Ⓑ The banker would have lost a significant portion of his fortune and possibly gone bankrupt., 10.Ⓐ (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv). 11.Ⓑ Depict the strength and tight embrace of the creeper, 12.Ⓐ (iii), (ii), (i), (iv), 13.Ⓑ The emotional and symbolic significance of the tree, 14.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 15.Ⓐ (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv), 16.Ⓑ His quest for knowledge is endless and draws him forward.,17.Ⓓ (ii) → (i) → (iii) → (iv), 18.Ⓐ (Past) “Much have I seen and known” → (Present) “How dull it is to pause” → (Future) “To sail beyond the sunset”, 19.Ⓑ F, T, T, T, 20.Ⓐ 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iii), 4-(iv), 21.Ⓑ She is deeply superstitious and fears losing her last son.,22.Ⓐ (i) → (iv) → (iii) → (ii), 23.Ⓐ (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv), 24.Ⓐ young priest, 25.Ⓐ Both died at sea., 26.Ⓑ Cathleen asked Nora whether she had not given him his bit of bread., 27.Ⓒ At eleven in the night, I waited for the night train to Deoli., 28.Ⓐ A grey baboon sits statue-like alone on the high bough., 29.Ⓐ As my father used to avoid all inessential comforts, he never aspired for luxurious life.. 30.Ⓒ I was prepared to forget the girl. I was prepared to forget the encounter altogether.,31.Ⓑ Because their specific food sources have declined 32.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A., 33.Ⓓ Pesticides have reduced their food supply, 34.Ⓐ T, F, T, F, 35.Ⓑ Greater Flamingo is among the species showing sharp declines., 36.Ⓐ Vivek Ramachandran said that India’s bird populations were facing significant declines., 37.Ⓑ Birds with specialised diets have declined because their food sources have decreased., 38.Ⓑ The report reveals that over 204 species have declined., 39.Ⓐ Reduction, 40.Ⓑ Fruit/Nectar feeders – Increased

3rd Semester English Mock Test 2

Answer Key 3rd Semester English Mock Test 1

1.Ⓒ the commencement of heavy jungles
2.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R explains A
3.Ⓐ I-d, II-c, III-a, IV-b
4.Ⓓ All of the above

5.Ⓓ the fundamental truths of life
6.Ⓓ creed
7.Ⓐ III → II → IV → I

8.Ⓐ staked two millions
9.Ⓐ I-T, II-T, III-F, IV-T
10.Ⓐ forty years old

11.Ⓒ the Casuarina tree
12.Ⓓ lament of the tree

13.Ⓐ soul
14.Ⓒ A true, R false
15.Ⓐ the tree

16.Ⓒ both Ⓐ and Ⓑ
17.Ⓑ dramatic monologue
18.Ⓒ metaphor
19.Ⓓ Ulysses remains in his kingdom
20.Ⓒ not to yield

21.Ⓑ a halter for horses
22.Ⓑ II → III → IV → I
23.Ⓐ the priest

24.Ⓐ I-T, II-F, III-T, IV-T
25.Ⓒ Both false

26.Ⓑ
27.Ⓐ I was determined. I wouldn’t stand helplessly.
28.Ⓐ
29.Ⓑ intention
30.Ⓒ

31.Ⓓ They are more likely to ingest dust and are neurodevelopmentally susceptible
32.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
33.Ⓑ Ingestion  and inhalation of toxic elements is frequent
34.Ⓐ T, F, T, F
35.Ⓒ Cerium is emitted from vehicle exhaust as fine particles
36.Ⓐ Dr Singh said children had higher daily exposure to rare earth elements.
37.Ⓒ Toxic particles released by brake pad friction pollute Delhi’s roads.
38.Ⓒ Children from Delhi are experiencing a toxic intake every day.
39.Ⓑ Consumption
40.Ⓑ Zinc – 75

3rd Semester English Mock Test 1