TNTET English 2023 shift wise question paper and answer key with explanation Paper 2: Maths & Science (03 Feb, 2023 Shift 1)
Q61. Find out the odd word from the following.
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Correct Answer: (A3) Plenty
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Explanation: The words 'Small', 'Meagre',
and 'Little' are all synonyms that mean a small or insufficient amount.
'Plenty' means a large amount, making it the odd one out.
Q62. During which of the following seasons trees stretch their leafy
branches towards the sun?
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Correct Answer: (A3) Summer
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Explanation: Trees stretch their branches
to maximize sun exposure for photosynthesis, a process that is most active
during the long, sunny days of summer.
Q63. Choose the singular form of the underlined word: I saw many geese
in the park.
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Correct Answer: (A2) goose
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Explanation: 'Goose' is the singular
noun. 'Geese' is the irregular plural form.
Q64. Robert Frost, an American Poet noted for his...
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Correct Answer: (A1) realistic
descriptions of rural life
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Explanation: Robert Frost is one of
America's most famous poets, and his work is celebrated for its realistic and
thoughtful depictions of rural life, particularly in New England.
Q65. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The criminal
____ the place before the police could reach.
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Correct Answer: (A2) had escaped
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Explanation: This sentence describes two
actions that happened in the past. The Past Perfect tense ("had
escaped") is used for the action that was completed before the
second action (which uses the Simple Past, "could reach").
Q66. Fill in the blank with the correct word... ____ are 'a mixture
of notices, advertisements, and invitations'. They are captivating and
attractive.
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Correct Answer: (A1) Posters
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Explanation: The definition provided in
the sentence perfectly describes 'Posters'.
Q67. Choose the reported form of the following sentence. Monica said,
"I want to become a doctor"
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Correct Answer: (A3) Monica said that she
wanted to become a doctor
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Explanation: When changing from direct to
reported speech, the verb tense shifts back. The Simple Present
("want") becomes the Simple Past ("wanted").
Q68. "I will take the cow to the market" These words are
uttered by...
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Correct Answer: (A1) Jack
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Explanation: This line is from the
classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk, spoken by the main character,
Jack.
Q69. Fill in the blank with suitable homophone. We have a short ____
between the sessions.
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Correct Answer: (A2) Break
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Explanation: A 'break' is a pause or
interruption. A 'brake' is a device used to stop a vehicle.
Q70. Choose the author of the poem 'Sea Fever' from the options
given.
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Correct Answer: (A2) John Masefield
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Explanation: 'Sea Fever' is a famous poem
by John Masefield.
Q71. Choose the correct pair of determiners... I can't carry the
luggage ____ more. I need ____ help.
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Correct Answer: (A3) any, some
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Explanation: 'Any' is used in the
negative phrase "can't carry... any more." 'Some' is used in the
request "I need some help" to indicate an unspecified amount.
Q72. Choose the appropriate articles. ____ luggage is on ____
platform.
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Correct Answer: (A4) the, the
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Explanation: 'The' is used in both blanks
because the sentence refers to specific items: the luggage (that we are
looking for) is on the platform (that we are at).
Q73. What is the expanded form for the following abbreviation 'GST'?
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Correct Answer: (A2) Goods and Services
Tax
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Explanation: 'GST' is the acronym for the
'Goods and Services Tax'.
Q74. A/An ____ consists of three parts of: (i) A topic sentence...
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Correct Answer: (A2) Paragraph
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Explanation: The three components listed
(topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence) are the essential
parts of a standard paragraph.
Q75. The Nilgiri Mountain train travels through...
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Correct Answer: (A1) 208 Serpentine
curves and 250 bridges
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Explanation: This is a factual question
about the features of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Q76. Write the correct answer. If I had studied, I ____ the exam.
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Correct Answer: (A2) Would have passed
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Explanation: This is a Type 3 Conditional
(Impossible Past). The "if" clause uses the Past Perfect ("had
studied"), so the main clause must use "would have + past
participle" ("would have passed").
Q77. Find the blended word for... Mechanics + Electronics
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Correct Answer: (A3) Mechatronics
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Explanation: A blended word (portmanteau)
combines parts of two words. Mechanics + Electronics =
Mechatronics.
Q78. Pick out the meaning of the idiom, "as busy as a
hibernating bear."
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Correct Answer: (A3) Remaining Idle
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Explanation: This is an ironic idiom. A
hibernating bear is asleep and completely inactive (idle), which is the
opposite of being busy.
Q79. Choose the correct syllabification for the given word 'utopia':
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Correct Answer: (A1) u-to-pi-a
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Explanation: Syllables are divided based
on vowel sounds. The four distinct vowel sounds in 'utopia' are 'u', 'to',
'pi', and 'a'.
Q80. What is the logical sequence for these words? 1. Caterpillar 2.
Egg 3. Butterfly 4. Pupa
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Correct Answer: (A4) 2, 1, 4, 3
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Explanation: This is the correct life
cycle of a butterfly: (2) Egg, (1) Caterpillar (larva), (4) Pupa (chrysalis),
(3) Butterfly (adult).
Q81. The pair of words 'bat/bat' belongs to...
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Correct Answer: (A1) Homonyms
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Explanation: Homonyms are words that are
spelled the same and pronounced the same, but have different meanings (e.g.,
'bat' the animal and 'bat' the sporting equipment).
Q82. Choose the correct meaning for the underlined idiom... The
ball is in your court to decide...
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Correct Answer: (A1) Turn to make a
decision
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Explanation: This idiom, borrowed from
tennis, means that it is now your responsibility to take action or make the
next decision.
Q83. Scattered pieces of rubbish or remains are termed as:
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Correct Answer: (A4) debris
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Explanation: 'Debris' is the correct noun
for scattered fragments, wreckage, or rubbish.
Q84. ...the phrasal verb "go by" means:
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Correct Answer: (A2) judge by
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Explanation: In the context "Don't
go by the word," the phrasal verb "go by" means to form a
judgment based on something.
Q85. In a certain code language if KBOVBSZ is the code word for
JANUARY, what is the code word for OCTOBER?
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Correct Answer: (A3) PDUBCFS
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Explanation: The coding pattern is a
simple "+1" letter shift (J→K, A→B, N→O, etc.). Applying this to
"OCTOBER" (O+1=P, C+1=D, T+1=U, O+1=P, B+1=C, E+1=F, R+1=S) yields
"PDUPCFS". The provided answer (A3) is "PDUBCFS". This
appears to be a typo in the question paper, as the fourth letter 'B' does not
follow the '+1' pattern (O+1=P). However, (A3) is the closest and intended
answer despite this error.
Q86. Fill in the blank with suitable homophones. This medicine will
____ your pain.
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Correct Answer: (A2) Lessen
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Explanation: 'Lessen' means to reduce or
make less. 'Lesson' refers to a period of teaching.
Q87. "My Reminiscences" was written and published by...
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Correct Answer: (A1) Rabindranath Tagore
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Explanation: "My Reminiscences"
(original Bengali title Jibansmriti) is an autobiography by Rabindranath
Tagore.
Q88. Choose the correct sentence from the following group:
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Correct Answer: (A1) I cannot cope with
this Pressure.
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Explanation: The correct idiom is
"to cope with". The phrase "cope up with" is a common but
incorrect usage.
Q89. Pick out the correct homonym from the given words.
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Correct Answer: (A1) kind
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Explanation: A homonym has the same
spelling and same pronunciation, but different meanings. 'Kind' can mean
"a type" or "caring". The other options are homophones
(sound the same, spelled differently - e.g., night/knight) or homographs
(spelled the same, sound different - e.g., tear (rip) / tear (cry)).
Q90. Choose the correct expanded form of the Abbreviation 'NMMS'.
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Correct Answer: (A1) National Means Cum
Merit Scholarship.
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Explanation: NMMS is the acronym for the
'National Means Cum Merit Scholarship' scheme
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