Language Test is designed to judge the power of reading comprehension, logical sequencing; interpretative, evaluative, predictive and creative components of language. The candidates may please carefully note that language test is to be attempted either in English or in Hindi (as per option of the candidate) in the national level NTSE.

 

I. Read the following passage about the people of Coorg and answer the questions that follow.

 

The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arab descent. As one story goes, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled here when return became impractical. These people married amongst the locals and their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus known as kuppia, it resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.

1.The word ‘possibly’ means…

     1.The writer has good reasons to believe that the Coorgs are of Greek or Arab descent.

     2.The writer is not sure.

     3.The writer is stating a fact.

     4.The writer says that it is unlikely.

 

2. Return became ‘impractical ‘ means

    1. The Greeks could not go back.

    2. The Greeks wanted to stay back.

    3. They found it difficult to go back.

   4. They found it frivolous to go back.

 

3. ‘distinct from the Hindu mainstream’ means

   1. Clear

   2. Differentiated

   3. Similar

   4. Obscure

 

4. The Arab origin of the Coorg implies

   1. How the Arab originated

   2. How the idea that the Coorgs are of Arab origin originated

   3. How a theory originated among Arabs

   4. Living in Coorg is same as living in Iraq

 

5. Find the adjective that describe the Coorg

   1. Independent

   2. Impractical

   3. Protective of their identity

   4. Distinct

 

II. The following five sentences come from a paragraph. First and last sentences are given. Choose from the given three sentences (P,Q,R) the order in which they appear to complete the paragraph.

 

S1 Many new government buildings in Delhi will have cool roofs

S2 ___________________________________________________

S3____________________________________________________

S4 ____________________________________________________

S5 A white wash of a dark roof is one cheap and simple option.

 

 P This will help reduce energy use by air conditioners.

 Q They will reflect sunlight and heat unlike conventional dark ones.

 R Cool roofs do not require high level ‘rocket technology’.

 

Choose from the option given below.

1. PQR

2. RQP

3. QPR

4. PRQ

 

III.Rearrange the words into meaningful sentences.

1. /we / since / my brother / in this place / have been living /was born. /

2. /are /many ways / theorem /where /a mathematical / can be/ proved./

3. /on/stay/ their seats / passengers/ has opened / conductor / door / requested/ are/ the /until/ the /

4. / before / diseases / known / 18th century / some / not / were / of / these / the/ common/

5. /cancer/ her / had / family/ knew/even/Anand/ but / did not / tell / he /his/

 

IV. Find the word which best completes the sentence.

1. Apart from the _____________ cough and cold, I have been remarkably healthy all my life.

1. odd

2. opportune

3. irregular

4. timely

 

2. Our hosts had prepared a ___________meal with five courses to celebrate our arrival.

1. Generous

2. profuse

3. lavish

4. extraordinary

 

V. There are different names for the word ‘storm’ depending on their nature. Choose from the box below which suits the definition of the word.

1. A violent tropical storm in which strong winds move in a circle.

2. An extremely strong wind.

3. A violent tropical storm with very strong winds.

4. A violent storm whose centre is a cloud in the shape of a funnel.

5. A violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western Atlantic ocean.

6. A very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement and causes a lot of damage.

a. Gale b. Whirlwind c. Cyclone d. Hurricane e. Tornado f. Typhoon

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI.Choose the correct phrase from the given options to complete the sentences.

1. It requires such depth of oppression ________________________

    1. not to create a fear.

    2. to create such heights of character.

    3. for a free country.

    4. to lead to unpleasantness.

 

2. Courage was not the absence of fear ______________________

   1. but the triumph over it.

   2. but the fight over it.

   3. but the feel of it.

   4. but an act of self preservation.