FIITJEE MOCK TEST-2

NTSE STAGE II

(ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST)

Time: 45 Minutes

Date : 21-04-13

Maximum Marks: 50

Instructions:
1. The booklet given in the examination hall will be the Question Paper. An OMR
Answer Sheet will also be provided along with the Question Paper.
2. A candidate has to write his/her answers in the OMR sheet by darkening the
appropriate bubble with the help of HB Pencil as the correct answer(s) of the
question attempted.
3. Paper Carries 50 objective questions each of 1 (one) mark.
4. Blank papers, clip boards, log tables, slide rule, calculators, mobile or any other
electronic gadgets in any form is not allowed.
5. Write your Name & Enrolment No. in the space provided in the bottom of this
booklet.
6. Before answering the paper, fill up the required details in the blank space provided
in the answer sheet.
7. There is no negative marking. Do not spend too much time on a particular
question.
8. In case of any dispute, the answer filled in the OMR sheet available with the
institute shall be final.

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Reading Passage
Directions: Read the passage about the piranha and the answer the questions that follow :
The piranha is a much-maligned fish. Most people think that this is a deadly creature that swarms through
rivers and creeks of the Amazon rainforest looking for victims to tear apart. And woe betide anyone unlucky
enough to be in the same water as a shoal of piranhas. It takes only a few minutes for the vicious piranhas
to reduce someone to a mere skeleton.
The truth is that the piranha is really a much more nuanced animal than the mindless killer depicted in the
media. In fact, piranhas are a group made up of approximately twelve different species. Each piranha
species occupies its own ecological niche. One type of piranha takes chunks out of the fins of other fish.
Another type eats fruit falling from trees into the river. Each piranha species plays a unique role in the
ecology of the rainforest floodplains. So what should you do next time you hear someone talking about the
deadly piranha? You can remind them that the piranha is not always the notorious killer fish that the
tough, muscular heroes of popular nature television shows would have us believe

1.

The primary purpose of the author is to

(A) correct misconceptions about the piranha
(B) illustrate the importance of piranhas in rainforest ecology
(C) describe two different species of piranhas
(D) instruct the reader on what to say if someone describes the piranha as deadly

2.

In paragraph 1, the author most likely uses the old-fashioned expression woe betide to
(A) highlight the danger posed by piranhas
(B) suggest that the reputation of the piranha is well-deserved
(C) emphasize the sarcastic tone
(D) indicate that the passage was written in the 19th century

3.

In paragraph 1, the author uses hyperbolecharacterized by the use of exaggeration for effectto
describe the piranha. The author most likely uses hyperbole to :
(A) frame an argument that is supported in a later paragraph
(B) create ambiguity so the reader cannot be sure which position the writer supports
(C) juxtapose the myth of the piranha with the truth about the fish
(D) evoke vivid images of nature television shows in the readers mind

4.

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for unique?

(A) irreplaceable
(B) important
(C) individual

(D) unusual

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best synonym for notorious?

(A) celebrated
(B) disreputable
(C) notable

(D) renowned

5.
II.

The following sentences form a paragraph. The first and the last sentences are in the right order
Choose from the given options the order in which they appear to complete the paragraph.

6.

1. A storm was raging at sea.

P. It drove the ship ashore.
Q. It remained there for several days.
R. The wind was strong.
S. The ship ran on to the sand.
6. After that a passing ship spotted the grounded ship.
(A) SRPQ
(B) SQRP
(C) RPSQ

7.

1. It was twilight.
P. The sun set.
Q. Nothing was visible.
R. The traveller stumbled and fell down.
S. It grew dark.
6. A stranger picked him up.
(A) QPRS

(D) PRSQ

(B) PSQR

(C) SQRP

(D) RQPS

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10.

1. He struck his foot against a stone.

P. His clothes became dirty.
Q. There he washed his dirty clothes.
R. He fell to the ground.
S. He went to a nearby well.
6. He, then, returned home.
(A) RPSQ
(B) PQRS

(C) SQRP

(D) SPRQ

P. This he felt was the panacea for all our problems.

Q. He rather believed in the application of moral force.
R. he abhorred the use of force.
S. We must live by the ideals he lived and died for.
6. That will be our greatest homage to Gandhiji.
(A) QRPS
(B) RQPS
(C) RPQS

(D) QPRS

1. Gandhiji was the apostle of non-violence

1. India led the battle for freedom against imperialism

P. We championed the cause of other countries.
Q. This novel technique brought us success.
R. We fought it with the weapon of non-violence.
S. We are happy that they achieved freedom.
6. We are, in fact, the torch-bearers of freedom.
(A) RPSQ
(B) RQPS

11.

12.

(C) PRQS

(D) RQSP

1. She conducted me to her hut.

P. Then she found me hungry.
Q. She caused it to be half-boiled upon some embers.
R. She told me to remain there for the night.
S. She procured from outside a fine fish.
6. She then gave it to me for supper.
(A) PRSQ
(B) RSQP
(C) SQPR

(D) RPSQ

1. A band of ruffians entered a village.

P. They stole the cattle of the villagers.
Q. They entered the village at night.
R. Some of them were escaped convicts.
S. They were well-armed
6. The villagers were asleep.
(A) PRQS
(B) SQRP

13.

(D) RPQS

(C) QRPS

(D) SQPR

(C) RSPQ

(D) RQPS

1. Bonaparte was born a Corsican.

P. He started as a Corporal.
Q. He joined the Republican army.
R. He distinguished himself at school.
S. He became the head of the army of Italy.
6. He was proclaimed Emperor.
(A) PRQS
(B) RQPS

14.

(C) QPRS

1. It was the scorching heat of May.

P. He found a bag.
Q. He opened the bag.
R. A famished traveller was toiling over the desert.
S. He was highly delighted.
6. He found fresh fruits and costly pearls.
(A) RPSQ
(B) PQSR

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1. I was musing
P. The rock was not far from me.
Q. He was in the dress of a shepherd.
R. I suddenly cast my eyes towards the summit of a rock.
S. I discovered a person on the rock
6. He was in reality a being of superior nature.
(A) SQRP
(B) RPSQ

(C) RSPQ

III.

Rearrange the words to form meaningful sentences.

16.

| decision | did | hard | not | Susan | regret | the |

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(A) e b c a d f g
17.

(B) g c a e b d f

(b)

(c)

(A) g f a d c e b

(b)

(c)

(b)

(c)

(c)

(e)

(f)

(C) b g f a d c e

(D) d c f a e b g

(C) c b d e a

(D) d b c e a

(C) a g f e c d b

(D) e c d b a g f

(g)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(B) i j a b d c g e f h

(h)

(i)

(j)

(C) g e f h i j a b d c

(D) b d c h i j a g e f

| importance | abolition | utmost | nuclear | the | of | weapons | is of |

(b)

(c)

(A) h c a e b f d g

(d)

(e) (f)

(B) d g h c a e b f

(g)

(h)

(C) e b h c a f d g

(D) e b f d g h c a

| warmly, | he | every one | greeted | morning, | every | fail | without |

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(A) f e b h g d c a

(e)

(f)

(B) d c a h g f e b

(g)

(h)

(C) f e b d c a h g

(D) a h g f e b d c

| art | deserve | war | creates | not | a | society | does | that |

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(A) e b a f g i d c h

(e) (f)

(g)

(h)

(B) f g i d c h e b a

(i)

(C) d c h e b a f g i

(D) f g i e b a d c h

(C) d f a c b e

(D) b e d a c f

(C) c a b d e

(D) b d e c a

| some | germinated | seeds | several | after | years |

(a)

(b)

(c)

(A) a c b e d f

(d)

(e)

(B) b e d f a c

(f)

| impractical | his | rather | idea| is |

(a)

(A) b c a d e

(g)

(e)

(B) b a g f e c d

(b)

(a)

25.

(d)

(d)

(A) b d c g e f h i j a

24.

(f)

| keen | scientists | discovered | have | our | sense | that | of smell | is | very |

(a)

23.

(e)

(B) b e a c d

(A) c d b e a g f

22.

(D) b d f e g c a

| courage | display | leader | must | a | wisdom | and |

(a)

21.

(d)

(B) d c e b g f a

(A) e a c d b

20.

(C) e b d f g c a

| hopes| announcement | the | raised | their |

(a)

19.

(g)

| homeland | to return | settlers | some | planned| their | to |

(a)

18.

(f)

(D) RQPS

(b)

(c)

(d) (e)

(B) d e c a b

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IV.

Find the word that best completes the sentence.

26.

Your ideas will have far-reaching___________________

(A) affect
(B) affects
(C) effects

(D) effect

I commenced work ________________ 2nd February.

(A) since
(B) from
(C) in

(D) to

Dont loiter________________ the streets.

(A) about
(B) in

(C) around

(D) in and around

The news is ____________ true

(A) good and
(B) almost good as

(C) too good to be

(D) quite good and

27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

We do not sell ________________ ten kilos of wheat

(A) less then
(B) lower then
(C) lesser than

(D) less than

Of the two men, he is the __________________

(A) wealthy
(B) wealth

(D) wealthless

(C) wealthier

Even an animal _____________________ its own territory.

(A) have
(B) has
(C) had

(D) have not

Can we stop walking soon? I _______________ to get tired

(A) begun
(B) began
(C) begin

(D) am beginning

The train is never late. It _____________________ on time.

(A) always leave
(B) always leaves
(C) always left

(D) some times leaves

Julie is good at language. She ________________ four languages very well.

(A) Speaks
(B) Speak
(C) Is speaking

(D) speaking

V.

There are different meanings for the same word people ; choose the option from the box which
best suits the definition given:

36.

1. Those gathered at a lecture or concert

2. Those gathered at a match
3. Those in a riot
4. Those attending a funeral
5. Those listening to a broadcast programme
6. Those watching a TV programme
(a) Mourners
(b) Mob
(c) Audience
(d) Spectators
(e) Viewers
(f) Listeners
(A) e d b a f c

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(B) a e c d b f

(C) c d b a f e

(D) b c a f e d

VI.

Here are different definitions for the same word talk ; choose the option from the box which best
suits the definition given:

37.

1. A speech made by an actor at the end of a play.

2. A speech made without previous preparation.
3. A talk between two actors.
4. A long speech for a single actor, usually alone on a stage.
(a) Extempore
(b) Monologue
(c) Epilogue
(d) Dialogue
(A) a b e d

(B) d e b a

(C) b e d a

(D) b a d e

VII.

Choose the correct phrase from the given options to complete the sentences :

38.

The sun sheds his bright light _______________________________

(A) On one alone
(B) On one and all
(C) On all alike
(D) On all simultaneously

39.

Death lays his icy hands _______________________________

(A) On kings and paupers
(B) On kings and princes
(C) On paupers
(D) On only kings

40.

I have never hurt any body _______________________________

(A) and anything
(B) and never will
(C) and killed
(D) any everybody

41.

The darkest cloud_______________________________

(A) has silver lined
(B) has silver lines
(C) has silver line
(D) has a silver lining

42.

In order to get a job he decided_______________________________

(A) to put strings
(B) to pull strings
(C) to cut strings
(D) to cut corners

VIII.

Complete these sentences by choosing the right options:

43.

I had not expected ___________.

(A) such a turn in events
(C) such a time in events

(B) such a turn of events

(D) such a time of events

I _________ hours.
(A) slept for

(C) have slept

(D) am sleeping

She ________ walk in the dark.

(A) dares not
(B) doesnt dare

(C) does dare

(D) dare not

He has set up ____________ .

(A) a X-ray plant
(B) X-ray plant

(C) an X-ray plant.

(D) X-rays plant

It is ____________.
(A) universal truth

(C) a universal truth

(D) an universal truth

Can you play ____________ ?

(A) Tabla
(B) a Tabla

(C) Tablas

(D) the Tabla

He did not agree _______________ .

(A) but disagreed to my opinion.
(C) to but differed from my opinion.

(B) neither disagreed to my opinion.

(D) but differed from me.

I am busy____________________.
(A) in my work.
(B) with my work

(C) on my work

44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.

50.

(B) had slept

(B) a wellknown truth

(D) to my work

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