TNTET English 2023 shift wise question paper and answer key with explanation Paper 2 (05 Feb, 2023 Shift 1)
TNTET English 2023 shift wise question paper and answer key with explanation Paper 2 (05 Feb, 2023 Shift 1)
Q61. Choose the right pattern of the sentence given below:- I gave him a pen yesterday.
· Correct Answer: (A2) SVIODOA
· Explanation: S (I) V (gave) IO (him - the recipient) DO (a pen - the thing given) A (yesterday - Adverbial of time).
Q62. ____ is an example of zero plural word.
· Correct Answer: (A2) sheep
· Explanation: A "zero plural" word is one that does not change its form between singular and plural (one sheep, two sheep). 'Geese' and 'cacti' are irregular plurals.
Q63. Choose the correct conjunction from the options given. He saw a tiger, ____ he ran away.
· Correct Answer: (A2) and so
· Explanation: "And so" is used to show a result or consequence. Because he saw a tiger, the result was that he ran away.
Q64. Give the correct meaning for the underlined word. ...softening the light falling on the austere scene.
· Correct Answer: (A1) Simple and refined
· Explanation: 'Austere' means severe or strict in manner, or plain and simple in appearance. "Simple and refined" is the best fit.
Q65. Choose the right pattern for the following sentence. "She gave money to the poor".
· Correct Answer: (A3) SVOA
· Explanation: S (She) V (gave) O (money) A (to the poor - Adverbial phrase answering "to whom?").
Q66. Match the following (Vocabulary).
· Correct Answer: (A4) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
· Explanation:
o (a) Bully → (iii) teasing others
o (b) empathy → (iv) understand other's feelings
o (c) dejected → (i) sad and depressed
o (d) humiliate → (ii) make others feel ashamed
Q67. Fill in the blank with suitable article.. ____ India is ____ largest democracy in the world
· Correct Answer: (A1) (zero article) / the
· Explanation: No article is used before 'India' (a proper noun). 'The' is used before "largest democracy" because 'largest' is a superlative adjective.
Q68. Where does Shree's Amma work ?
· Correct Answer: (A4) Fruit Stall
· Explanation: This is a comprehension question from a text, in which Shree's mother (Amma) works at a fruit stall.
Q69. What is the meaning of the word 'gaped'?
· Correct Answer: (A1) Stared
· Explanation: To 'gape' at something means to stare with one's mouth open in wonder or surprise.
Q70. Choose the exact homophone... The sugar had a negative ____ on the science experiment.
· Correct Answer: (A1) effect
· Explanation: 'Effect' (noun) means a result or consequence. 'Affect' (verb) means to influence or change something.
Q71. Muhammad Ali was an ____ boxer.
· Correct Answer: (A1) American
· Explanation: Muhammad Ali was a famous and influential American professional boxer.
Q72. ____ Means to endow a non-human character with human character with human traits and behaviour.
· Correct Answer: (A2) Anthropomorphism
· Explanation: This is the definition of anthropomorphism. (Personification is similar but is a more general literary device, while anthropomorphism is often applied to animals or deities in stories).
Q73. Choose the appropriate linkers... ____ got up early, I managed to reach school on time.
· Correct Answer: (A3) As
· Explanation: 'As' is used here as a conjunction meaning 'because' or 'since', providing the reason for reaching school on time.
Q74. Write the correct Conjunction... "Raj will succeed ____ he works hard".
· Correct Answer: (A2) If
· Explanation: This is a Type 1 Conditional. "If" introduces the condition ("he works hard") that will lead to the result ("Raj will succeed").
Q75. Choose the correct modal verb. You ____ stop when the traffic lights turn red.
· Correct Answer: (A2) must
· Explanation: 'Must' is used to express a strong obligation or a rule that must be followed.
Q76. In which... figure of speech, an inanimate object is given human qualities...
· Correct Answer: (A4) Personification
· Explanation: This is the definition of personification (e.g., "The wind whispered").
Q77. Pick out a suitable prefix from the given options 'Manage'.
· Correct Answer: (A3) mis-
· Explanation: The prefix "mis-" is added to "manage" to create "mismanage," meaning to manage badly or incorrectly.
Q78. A Written or Printed announcement is known as a ____
· Correct Answer: (A1) Notice
· Explanation: This is the definition of a 'Notice'.
Q79. Find the odd one of the following sentences.
· Correct Answer: (A3) The wrecked boat washed upon shore
· Explanation: (A1) "Jumping" is a gerund (noun). (A2) "to offer" is an infinitive. (A4) "to read" (implied) is an infinitive. (A3) "wrecked" is a participle (adjective). The question is likely asking for the sentence that doesn't use a gerund or infinitive as a main component, but instead uses a participle.
Q80. Choose the correct penta syllabic word.
· Correct Answer: (A4) identification
· Explanation: "Penta" means five. Let's count the syllables:
o (A1) in-fe-ri-or-i-ty (6)
o (A2) i-ni-tia-tive (5)
o (A3) in-tel-li-gent (4)
o (A4) i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion (6)
o Self-Correction: The source paper's answer is (A4). Let's re-syllabify.
o (A1) in-fe-ri-or-i-ty (6)
o (A2) i-ni-tia-tive (5)
o (A3) in-tel-li-gent (4)
o (A4) i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion (6)
o This is another flawed question. Both (A1) and (A4) have 6 syllables. (A2) has 5 syllables. The question asks for a penta-syllabic (5) word, but the provided answer is (A4), which has 6. The correct answer should be (A2).
o Answer: (A2) initiative
o Explanation: A penta-syllabic word has five syllables. "i-ni-tia-tive" (A2) has five syllables. The other options do not: "in-tel-li-gent" (4), "in-fe-ri-or-i-ty" (6), and "i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion" (6). (Note: The provided answer key in the source may be A4, which is incorrect).
Q81. Write the correct conditional clause. If you had studied well, you ____
· Correct Answer: (A1) Would not
· Explanation: This is a Type 3 Conditional. The "if" clause is "had studied" (Past Perfect). The main clause must be "would have + past participle." The full answer is "Would not have failed".
Q82. Rampaging through the heavens... Which word could you replace 'rampaging with'?
· Correct Answer: (A1) Going through
· Explanation: 'Rampaging' means moving through a place in a violent, uncontrollable, and destructive way. "Going through" is a general, though much weaker, synonym.
Q83. Choose the correct preposition... We shall meet them ____ the club this evening.
· Correct Answer: (A2) at
· Explanation: The preposition 'at' is used to talk about a specific location or point, such as "at the club".
Q84. Find out the rhyme scheme... "jockey" (a) / "hockey" (a) / "enter" (b) / "center" (b).
· Correct Answer: (A3) aabb
· Explanation: 'jockey' rhymes with 'hockey' (aa), and 'enter' rhymes with 'center' (bb).
Q85. Rewrite the following in indirect form. Sita said, "We watched a film yesterday".
· Correct Answer: (A2) Sita said that they had watched a film the day before
· Explanation: In reported speech, "we" becomes "they," the Simple Past ("watched") becomes the Past Perfect ("had watched"), and "yesterday" becomes "the day before".
Q86. William Shakespeare was...
· Correct Answer: (A1) a poet and a playwright
· Explanation: William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest English playwright and was also a celebrated poet (famous for his sonnets).
Q87. Pick out the odd one out for the word "Ample":
· Correct Answer: (A4) Restricted
· Explanation: 'Ample' means plentiful or more than enough. 'Great', 'Generous', and 'Plentiful' are all synonyms. 'Restricted' is an antonym.
Q88. Choose the spelling that is incorrect.
· Correct Answer: (A1) amature
· Explanation: The correct spelling is "amateur." 'municipality', 'magnanimous', and 'anaemia' are spelled correctly.
Q89. Choose the correct 'tense'. "I have been playing basketball for 3 hours."
· Correct Answer: (A3) Present Perfect Continuous
· Explanation: The structure "have been + -ing" combined with a duration ("for 3 hours") is the Present Perfect Continuous tense.
Q90. The origin of the word 'chutney' is...
· Correct Answer: (A3) Hindi
· Explanation: The word 'chutney' comes from the Hindi word chaṭnī.
Q61. Choose the right pattern of the sentence given below:- I gave him a pen yesterday.
· Correct Answer: (A2) SVIODOA
· Explanation: S (I) V (gave) IO (him - the recipient) DO (a pen - the thing given) A (yesterday - Adverbial of time).
Q62. ____ is an example of zero plural word.
· Correct Answer: (A2) sheep
· Explanation: A "zero plural" word is one that does not change its form between singular and plural (one sheep, two sheep). 'Geese' and 'cacti' are irregular plurals.
Q63. Choose the correct conjunction from the options given. He saw a tiger, ____ he ran away.
· Correct Answer: (A2) and so
· Explanation: "And so" is used to show a result or consequence. Because he saw a tiger, the result was that he ran away.
Q64. Give the correct meaning for the underlined word. ...softening the light falling on the austere scene.
· Correct Answer: (A1) Simple and refined
· Explanation: 'Austere' means severe or strict in manner, or plain and simple in appearance. "Simple and refined" is the best fit.
Q65. Choose the right pattern for the following sentence. "She gave money to the poor".
· Correct Answer: (A3) SVOA
· Explanation: S (She) V (gave) O (money) A (to the poor - Adverbial phrase answering "to whom?").
Q66. Match the following (Vocabulary).
· Correct Answer: (A4) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
· Explanation:
o (a) Bully → (iii) teasing others
o (b) empathy → (iv) understand other's feelings
o (c) dejected → (i) sad and depressed
o (d) humiliate → (ii) make others feel ashamed
Q67. Fill in the blank with suitable article.. ____ India is ____ largest democracy in the world
· Correct Answer: (A1) (zero article) / the
· Explanation: No article is used before 'India' (a proper noun). 'The' is used before "largest democracy" because 'largest' is a superlative adjective.
Q68. Where does Shree's Amma work ?
· Correct Answer: (A4) Fruit Stall
· Explanation: This is a comprehension question from a text, in which Shree's mother (Amma) works at a fruit stall.
Q69. What is the meaning of the word 'gaped'?
· Correct Answer: (A1) Stared
· Explanation: To 'gape' at something means to stare with one's mouth open in wonder or surprise.
Q70. Choose the exact homophone... The sugar had a negative ____ on the science experiment.
· Correct Answer: (A1) effect
· Explanation: 'Effect' (noun) means a result or consequence. 'Affect' (verb) means to influence or change something.
Q71. Muhammad Ali was an ____ boxer.
· Correct Answer: (A1) American
· Explanation: Muhammad Ali was a famous and influential American professional boxer.
Q72. ____ Means to endow a non-human character with human character with human traits and behaviour.
· Correct Answer: (A2) Anthropomorphism
· Explanation: This is the definition of anthropomorphism. (Personification is similar but is a more general literary device, while anthropomorphism is often applied to animals or deities in stories).
Q73. Choose the appropriate linkers... ____ got up early, I managed to reach school on time.
· Correct Answer: (A3) As
· Explanation: 'As' is used here as a conjunction meaning 'because' or 'since', providing the reason for reaching school on time.
Q74. Write the correct Conjunction... "Raj will succeed ____ he works hard".
· Correct Answer: (A2) If
· Explanation: This is a Type 1 Conditional. "If" introduces the condition ("he works hard") that will lead to the result ("Raj will succeed").
Q75. Choose the correct modal verb. You ____ stop when the traffic lights turn red.
· Correct Answer: (A2) must
· Explanation: 'Must' is used to express a strong obligation or a rule that must be followed.
Q76. In which... figure of speech, an inanimate object is given human qualities...
· Correct Answer: (A4) Personification
· Explanation: This is the definition of personification (e.g., "The wind whispered").
Q77. Pick out a suitable prefix from the given options 'Manage'.
· Correct Answer: (A3) mis-
· Explanation: The prefix "mis-" is added to "manage" to create "mismanage," meaning to manage badly or incorrectly.
Q78. A Written or Printed announcement is known as a ____
· Correct Answer: (A1) Notice
· Explanation: This is the definition of a 'Notice'.
Q79. Find the odd one of the following sentences.
· Correct Answer: (A3) The wrecked boat washed upon shore
· Explanation: (A1) "Jumping" is a gerund (noun). (A2) "to offer" is an infinitive. (A4) "to read" (implied) is an infinitive. (A3) "wrecked" is a participle (adjective). The question is likely asking for the sentence that doesn't use a gerund or infinitive as a main component, but instead uses a participle.
Q80. Choose the correct penta syllabic word.
· Correct Answer: (A4) identification
· Explanation: "Penta" means five. Let's count the syllables:
o (A1) in-fe-ri-or-i-ty (6)
o (A2) i-ni-tia-tive (5)
o (A3) in-tel-li-gent (4)
o (A4) i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion (6)
o Self-Correction: The source paper's answer is (A4). Let's re-syllabify.
o (A1) in-fe-ri-or-i-ty (6)
o (A2) i-ni-tia-tive (5)
o (A3) in-tel-li-gent (4)
o (A4) i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion (6)
o This is another flawed question. Both (A1) and (A4) have 6 syllables. (A2) has 5 syllables. The question asks for a penta-syllabic (5) word, but the provided answer is (A4), which has 6. The correct answer should be (A2).
o Answer: (A2) initiative
o Explanation: A penta-syllabic word has five syllables. "i-ni-tia-tive" (A2) has five syllables. The other options do not: "in-tel-li-gent" (4), "in-fe-ri-or-i-ty" (6), and "i-den-ti-fi-ca-tion" (6). (Note: The provided answer key in the source may be A4, which is incorrect).
Q81. Write the correct conditional clause. If you had studied well, you ____
· Correct Answer: (A1) Would not
· Explanation: This is a Type 3 Conditional. The "if" clause is "had studied" (Past Perfect). The main clause must be "would have + past participle." The full answer is "Would not have failed".
Q82. Rampaging through the heavens... Which word could you replace 'rampaging with'?
· Correct Answer: (A1) Going through
· Explanation: 'Rampaging' means moving through a place in a violent, uncontrollable, and destructive way. "Going through" is a general, though much weaker, synonym.
Q83. Choose the correct preposition... We shall meet them ____ the club this evening.
· Correct Answer: (A2) at
· Explanation: The preposition 'at' is used to talk about a specific location or point, such as "at the club".
Q84. Find out the rhyme scheme... "jockey" (a) / "hockey" (a) / "enter" (b) / "center" (b).
· Correct Answer: (A3) aabb
· Explanation: 'jockey' rhymes with 'hockey' (aa), and 'enter' rhymes with 'center' (bb).
Q85. Rewrite the following in indirect form. Sita said, "We watched a film yesterday".
· Correct Answer: (A2) Sita said that they had watched a film the day before
· Explanation: In reported speech, "we" becomes "they," the Simple Past ("watched") becomes the Past Perfect ("had watched"), and "yesterday" becomes "the day before".
Q86. William Shakespeare was...
· Correct Answer: (A1) a poet and a playwright
· Explanation: William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest English playwright and was also a celebrated poet (famous for his sonnets).
Q87. Pick out the odd one out for the word "Ample":
· Correct Answer: (A4) Restricted
· Explanation: 'Ample' means plentiful or more than enough. 'Great', 'Generous', and 'Plentiful' are all synonyms. 'Restricted' is an antonym.
Q88. Choose the spelling that is incorrect.
· Correct Answer: (A1) amature
· Explanation: The correct spelling is "amateur." 'municipality', 'magnanimous', and 'anaemia' are spelled correctly.
Q89. Choose the correct 'tense'. "I have been playing basketball for 3 hours."
· Correct Answer: (A3) Present Perfect Continuous
· Explanation: The structure "have been + -ing" combined with a duration ("for 3 hours") is the Present Perfect Continuous tense.
Q90. The origin of the word 'chutney' is...
· Correct Answer: (A3) Hindi
· Explanation: The word 'chutney' comes from the Hindi word chaṭnī.
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