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English I · Qualifier · May 2024

BSHS1001 · 40 questions · 50 marks · 30 min

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Indian Institute of Technology Madras

BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper

BSHS1001 · English I

Qualifier · May 2024

Official Paper

Examination Instructions & Guidelines

Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.

Read the passage below, then answer Q1–Q10
Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions.
User traffic on Twitter has slowed since the launch of Meta’s text-based platform Threads, which has already surpassed 100 million sign-ups since its debut last week.
Threads launched in the U.S. on Wednesday and is being touted by Meta executives like Instagram chief Adam Mosseri as a more positive “public square” for communities “that never really embraced Twitter.” So far, users seem to be on board.
“Threads reached 100 million sign ups over the weekend. That’s mostly organic demand and we haven’t even turned on many promotions yet. Can’t believe it’s only been 5 days!” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a post Monday.
Twitter appears to have taken a hit. Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, shared a screenshot to Twitter Sunday showing that traffic on the platform was “tanking.”
According to Similarweb, a data company that specializes in web analytics, web traffic to Twitter was down 5% for the first two full days. Threads was generally available compared with the previous week. The company said Twitter’s web traffic is down 11% compared with the same days in 2022.
Twitter responded to CNBC’s request for comment with an automated response. Meta didn’t offer additional comment beyond Zuckerberg’s post.
Source: cnbc.com - Twitter traffic is ‘tanking’ as Meta’s Threads hits 100 million users - Ashley Capoot
Q1MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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What is the synonym of the word surpassed?
1. AExceed
2. BPass through
3. CGo under
4. DCome second to
Q2MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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Choose an appropriate option to replace the word touted.
1. AChanged paths
2. BPromoted
3. CCriticized
4. DEdited
Q3MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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That’s mostly organic demand and we haven’t even turned on many promotions yet. What meaning do the phrases organic demand and [not many] promotions convey here?
1. AMeta has been mindful of climate change in meeting demands.
2. BThe company Meta hasn’t tried many marketing tactics to popularize Threads.
3. CMeta has withheld any promotions to employees in its company.
Q4MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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Twitter appears to have taken a hit. What is the meaning of the phrase taken a hit?
1. ABe affected badly
2. BBe popular among its users
3. CHas made a huge profit
Q5MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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What is the synonym of the word tanking?
1. AShooting
2. BWeighing
3. CGrateful
4. DFailing
Q6MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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The company said Twitter’s web traffic is down 11% compared with the same days in 2022 What is the meaning of the phrase down 11%?
1. AThe traffic has reduced to 11%
2. BThe traffic has reduced from 11%
3. CThe traffic has reduced by 11%
Q7MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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What is the meaning of the phrase automated response?
1. APredetermined reply
2. BResponsible driving of automobiles
3. CHighly private message
Q8MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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Meta didn’t offer additional comment beyond Zuckerberg’s post. What part of speech is the word beyond here?
1. AAdjective
2. BInterjection
3. CPreposition
4. DAdverb
Q9MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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…users seem to be on board. What is the meaning of the phrase on board here?
1. AEnter a vehicle
2. BBe available
3. CAgree with
Q10MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
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What is the meaning of the word debut?
1. AReply in opposite
2. BFirst appearance
3. CAlternative
4. DMomentum
Q11MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the word without an “ii” sound from the following.
1. AMeet
2. BLead
3. CWet
4. DWheat
Q12MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the word with an “oo” sound from the following.
1. ACourt
2. BLoot
3. CCat
4. DFeat
Q13MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 6 times Key ↓
Which semi-vowel occurs in the transition between the words ‘me’ and ‘off’ in the sentence ‘he pushed me off the chair’?
1. A/w/
2. B/y/
Q14MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 6 times Key ↓
Which among the following is a word without a diphthong?
1. AMouth
2. BSouth
3. CPout
4. DMoot
Q15MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 5 times Key ↓
Pick the odd one out based on the initial sound: near, dear, tear, gear.
1. ANear
2. BDear
3. CTear
4. DGear
Q16MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
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Pick the odd one out based on the initial sound: peat, beat, clear, pear.
1. APeat
2. BBeat
3. CClear
4. DPear
Q17MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Select the option which identifies the noun in the sentence: Raghav is going for a walk.
1. ARaghav
2. BGoing
3. CFor
Q18MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
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Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: They were quick to throw up their hands in surrender.
1. ANoun
2. BPronoun
3. CVerb
4. DConjunction
Q19MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
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Complete sentence by choosing the correct form of the verb given in brackets: They ______ (buy) the house last year.
1. ABuy
2. BBought
3. CWill buy
4. DBuying
Q20MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
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Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: The house at the end of the street was painted yellow.
1. AAdjective
2. BAdverb
3. CVerb
4. DConjunction
Q21MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
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Identify the adverb in the following sentence: Joseph ran faster than everyone else in the relay team.
1. AJoseph
2. BRan
3. CFaster
4. DRelay
Q22MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate option: The fruits are __ the fridge.
1. AAt
2. BFor
3. CIn
4. DNone of these
Q23MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: ‘He was an excellent orator and an even better salesman.’
1. AHe
2. BWas
3. CExcellent
4. DAnd
Q24MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 8 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option: He gave me __ book on my birthday.
1. AAn
2. BA
3. CThe
4. DNone of these
Q25MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 8 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option: ___ Sun rises in the east.
1. AA
2. BAn
3. CThe
4. DNone of these
Q26MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option: There were __ many people in the auditorium.
1. ATo
2. BTwo
3. CToo
4. DLarge
Q27MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 6 times Key ↓
A colleague in your office tells you, ‘Please keep me in the loop while I’m on my vacation.’ What does the underlined part mean?
1. AThe colleague wants you not to disturb them.
2. BThe colleague wants you to call them.
3. CThe colleague wants you to keep them updated on events at work.
4. DThe colleague wants you to call them for your wedding.
Q28MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Identify the separable phrasal verb out of the following options.
1. AHit on
2. BKeep at
3. CStand for
4. DCall by
Q29MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Fill in the blank with the appropriate option. The meeting __________ just before dinner.
1. ABrought out
2. BBroke up
3. CBroke into
4. DBroke out
Q30MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option. ___________ I ask a question? (Context: permission and formal) Yes, of course.
1. AMust
2. BMay
3. CShould
4. DWill
Read the passage below, then answer Q31–Q35
Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)
Column A: 1. Bank · 2. Strong · 3. Lazy · 4. Short · 5. Ancient
Column B: a. Temper · b. Account · c. Ruins · d. Afternoon · e. Coffee
Q31MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 15 times Key ↓
Bank___________
1. ATemper
2. BAccount
3. CRuins
4. DAfternoon
5. ECoffee
Q32MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 15 times Key ↓
Strong __________
1. ATemper
2. BAccount
3. CRuins
4. DAfternoon
5. ECoffee
Q33MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 15 times Key ↓
Lazy__________
1. ATemper
2. BAccount
3. CRuins
4. DAfternoon
5. ECoffee
Q34MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 15 times Key ↓
Short________
1. ATemper
2. BAccount
3. CRuins
4. DAfternoon
5. ECoffee
Q35MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 15 times Key ↓
Ancient _____________
1. ATemper
2. BAccount
3. CRuins
4. DAfternoon
5. ECoffee
Read the passage below, then answer Q36–Q40
Read the following telephonic conversation and fill in the blanks with appropriate responses:
Jay – Hello? (i)__________________
Prateek – Hello. Yes, I am Prateek Agarwal. (ii)__________________
Jay – Prateek, it’s me Jay Roy from college. Remember?
Prateek – Hey Jay, (iii)_______________It has been such a long time.
Jay – I am doing good. Yes, four long years after college. I got your contact number from Piyush. (iv)________________
Prateek – Yes, yes, I do remember him. Wasn’t he the one who topped our engineering batch last year?
Jay – Yes, that’s him! He’s in Boston working for a big MNC now.
Prateek- (v)_____________
Q36MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 40 times Key ↓
Complete blank (i) with an appropriate response.
1. AIs this Prateek Agarwal’s house?
2. BIs this Prateek Agarwal’s family?
3. CAm I talking to Prateek Agarwal?
4. DIs this Prateek Agarwal’s son?
Q37MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 40 times Key ↓
Complete blank (ii) with an appropriate response.
1. AMay I come in?
2. BMay I drop you home?
3. CMay I ask who is speaking?
4. DMay I know why you are here?
Q38MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 40 times Key ↓
Complete blank (iii) with an appropriate response.
1. ACould you bring me the office file?
2. BIs it a new project?
3. CWhere are you going?
4. DHow are you?
Q39MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 40 times Key ↓
Complete blank (iv) with an appropriate response.
1. AWhen will you come home?
2. BDo you remember him?
3. CDid you have dinner?
4. DDid you meet him?
Q40MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 40 times Key ↓
Complete blank (v) with an appropriate response.
1. AThat is amazing news!
2. BThank you!
3. CYou are welcome!
4. DI am sorry!

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Master Answer Key & Explanations

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