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English I · Prepositions, conjunctions & articles

BSHS1001 · 37 questions · 47 marks · 8 papers

Answer key

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper

BSHS1001 · English I

Prepositions, conjunctions & articles

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.

Quiz 1 · 26 Oct 2025 (AN)Quiz 1

Q1MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate option: “I couldn’t reach Chennai on time; my car fell ____ a ditch.”
1. AOnto
2. BAbove
3. CInto
4. DAbout
Q2MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Key ↓
Which one of the following words is a preposition?
1. ATile
2. BTeal
3. CUntil
4. DHunting
Q3MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: “The food at the canteen was neither tasty nor nutritious.”
1. AFood
2. BCanteen
3. CTasty
4. DNeither/nor
Q4MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 8 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option: Can you get me _____ cup of curd when you go to the supermarket?
1. AAn
2. BA
3. CThe
4. DNone of these
Q5MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Key ↓
There are ___ grains of sand in the box.
1. AFew
2. BA few
3. CLittle
4. DSome

End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (FN)End Term

Read the passage below, then answer Q6–Q10
Fill in the blank with appropriate options.
“Mrs Pumphrey hastened (1)_______ explain, “He was so listless, Mr Herriot. He seemed to have no energy. I thought he must be suffering(2)____________malnutrition, so I have been giving him some little extras between meals(3)______ build him up, some malt and cod-liver oil and a
bowl(4)____________ Horlicks (5)________ night to make him sleep — nothing much really.” (Source: Herriot, James. “A Triumph of Surgery.” Footprints Without Feet, National Council Of Educational Research And Training, 2022, p. 1.)
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.
Q6MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the correct preposition for blank (1).
1. AWith
2. BTo
3. CDuring
4. DDown
Q7MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the correct preposition for blank (2).
1. ABy
2. BOf
3. CFrom
4. DOut
Q8MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the correct preposition for blank (3).
1. ATo
2. BFor
3. CInto
4. DBy
Q9MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the correct preposition for blank (4).
1. AOn
2. BIn
3. CAt
4. DOf
Q10MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the correct preposition for blank (5).
1. AOn
2. BIn
3. CAt
4. DFor
Q11MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Which sentence uses an incorrect preposition?
1. AHe's afraid of dogs.
2. BShe's good at math.
3. CThey're fond with dogs.
4. DWe're proud of our team.

End Term · 13 Apr 2025 (AN)End Term

Read the passage below, then answer Q12–Q16
Fill in the blank with appropriate options. Maintain the tense consistency.
Rhea _____ (1) to spend her afternoon in the park. She brought a book to read and sat _____ (2) a bench near the pond. As she was reading, a dog _____ (3) by her, chasing a ball thrown by its owner. After a while, Rhea walked over ______ (4) the ice cream stand to get a treat. She enjoyed her ice cream while sitting under a large oak tree, savouring _____ (5) peaceful moment. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.
Q12MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 17 times Key ↓
Choose the correct word for blank (1):
1. ADecided
2. BDecides
3. CDecide
4. DDeciding
Q13MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the correct preposition for blank (2):
1. AAt
2. BIn
3. COn
4. DInside
Q14MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 17 times Key ↓
Choose the correct word for blank (3):
1. ARunning
2. BRan
3. CRun
4. DRuns
Q15MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the correct preposition for blank (4):
1. ATo
2. BNear
3. CFor
4. DBy
Q16MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Key ↓
Choose the correct article for blank (5):
1. AAn
2. BIn
3. CThe
4. DFor
Q17MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Choose the sentence with the correct preposition.
1. AShe is good in swimming.
2. BShe is good on swimming.
3. CShe is good for swimming.
4. DShe is good at swimming.
Q18MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 2 times Key ↓
In the sentence "I will be there in an hour," why is 'an' used instead of 'a'?
1. A"Hour" begins with a vowel letter
2. B"Hour" begins with a vowel sound
3. CIt's an exception to the rule
4. DBoth "Hour" begins with a vowel letter and "Hour" begins with a vowel sound

End Term · 22 Dec 2024 (AN)End Term

Q19MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Choose the sentence with the correct preposition.
1. AShe is allergic of cats.
2. BShe is allergic with cats.
3. CShe is allergic to cats.
4. DShe is allergic by cats.
Q20MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 2 times Key ↓
"an hour" Why is 'an' used instead of 'a'?
1. A"Hour" begins with a vowel letter
2. B"Hour" begins with a vowel sound
3. CIt's an exception to the rule
4. DBoth "Hour" begins with a vowel letter and "Hour" begins with a vowel sound

Qualifier · May 2024Qualifier

Q21MCQ1 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
Q22MCQ1 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
Q23MCQ1 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
Q24MCQ1 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

Qualifier · January 2024Qualifier

Q25MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate option: When I finally reached the ticket counter, John was already standing in line _____ of me.
1. AAhead
2. BAbove
3. CAgainst
4. DAcross
Q26MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate option. Sushma is worried _________ the exam.
1. AIn
2. BAbout
3. COn
4. DOf
Q27MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: ‘He may be poor but his character is faultless.’
1. AHe
2. BMaybe
3. CBut
4. DCharacter
Q28MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 8 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option: There is _________ emergency exit to your left.
1. AA
2. BAn
3. CThe
4. DNone of these
Q29MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 8 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option: This is ______ best chocolate cake I’ve ever had.
1. AA
2. BAn
3. CThe
4. DNone of these

Qualifier · September 2023Qualifier

Q30MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate option. ________ my opinion, she is a very clever girl.
1. AFor
2. BOf
3. CIn
4. DWith
Q31MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 8 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate option. Tomorrow will be ________ cold day.
1. AThe
2. BAn
3. CA
4. DNo article
Q32MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Key ↓
Choose the appropriate option. She behaves _______she was the captain of the team.
1. AAs
2. BAs if
3. CThat
4. DNo word needed
Q33MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 8 times Key ↓
They usually spend their holidays in _____mountains.
1. AA
2. BThe
3. CNo article
4. DAn

Qualifier · May 2023Qualifier

Q34MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
She has not read anything______ Monday.
1. AFor
2. BSince
3. CFrom
4. DOver
Q35MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 7 times Key ↓
Please look_______ the matter carefully to investigate it properly.
1. AOn
2. BInto
3. CUnder
4. DAgainst
Q36MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Asked 8 times Key ↓
I want to buy _____ laptop computer next week.
1. AA
2. BAn
3. CThe
4. DNo article
Q37MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Key ↓
The culprit was _____ fined and punished.
1. AAlso
2. BAnd
3. CBut
4. DBoth

Official Key

Master Answer Key & Explanations

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