Question Answers for Class 11 English

Write a short tourist leaflet on any hill station you know with the help of the following points:a. How to reach there?b. Where to stay?c. What to see?d. Shopping attractions.e. Add your own points.

Choose the correct passive form of present tense from the options given below:English ___ to us by Mrs. Nobel.A) is being teachB) teachesC) Is taughtD) is teaching

Write a letter to the station master Anand informing him about the loss of the suitcase which you realized only on alighting at Anand. You travelled by Navjivan express from Chennai to Anand. You are Priya\/Prasad of 12 Kasturi Bai street Chennai-20.

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom\/phrase.To bury the hatchetA) To dispute over small thingsB) To destroyC) To end a quarrelD) To repair a costly furniture

Write a letter to your sister residing at B-25 Civil Lines Bhopal in order to wish her a speedy recovery from breakdown in health in about 100 words.

Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word:It’s only a small mistake so don’t worry about it. A. Boo-booB. BaconC. BlindD. None of the above

Write an application to the secretary Board of Secondary Education Bhopal Madhya Pradesh for making a correction in the date of birth in your secondary certificate. State what documents you are sending with it.

A popular hair salon is relocating. They wish to create an advertisement to inform and attract customers to come to the new salon. Which of the following should they not include in the advertisement?a. Name of the salonb. Special offers and discounts for the first 50 customersc. History of the salond. Contact details

Choose the correct option complete to the conversation.Son: What if I don’t make any good friends in the new school I’m joining next summer.Father: You can _______. Work for your exams now.A. vent your spleen laterB. cross that bridge when you come to itC. put your foot in your mouth for nowD. change horses in midstream

Identify the concrete noun(s) in the following sentence-Sheila was delighted by the intelligence displayed by her daughter. A) Sheila intelligenceB) Sheila delighted C) Intelligence daughterD) Sheila daughter.

Calculate the number of grams of magnesium chloride that could be obtained from17.0 g of HCl when HCl is reacted with an excess of magnesium oxide.

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.FLURRYA. Disclose B. SootheC. Pelt D. Achieve

As a student editor draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board inviting articles from the students for your school magazine. You are Rohan\/ Rupini of Vasant Vihar School Pune.

Complete the sentence with the correct option: I have never come _______anyone as rude as himA. Across B. To C. Around D. At

Find the synonym of the underlined word.Your application will be returned to you if you omit any answer.A. IncludeB. InsertC. IntroduceD. Leave outE. Infuse.

Find the synonym of the underlined word.Her swollen tonsils are obstructing the doctor's view of her throat.A. EncouragingB. AssistingC. AidingD. ImpedingE. Revealing.

Write a story within 200 words ending with \"...He gave up his dissolute life forever.\" Provide a suitable title to the story.

Against the given word there are some alternatives one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.INGENUITYA. Certainty B. Sentimental C. DullnessD. Skilfulness

Identify the meaning of the word in capital letters in the given sentence:I rather like the QUAINT little house at the end of the street.A. OldB. QuietC. Haunted D. Unusual

Find the synonym of the underlined word.Tides are caused by the gravitational influence of the moon on the ocean level.A. EvolutionB. CoercionC. UninvolvementD. LevitationE. Impact.

Find the synonym of the underlined word.Samantha deliberately let Tom know that she was dating someone else.A. PurposelyB. HastilyC. AdroitlyD. TactfullyE. Delicately

Find the synonym of the underlined word.A progressive tax applies greater tax rates to the larger incomes than the smaller one.A. ForecastsB. WastesC. DevotesD. EmploysE. Involves.

Choose the adjunct from the sentence:After my shift I went to a fine dining restaurant.This question has multiple correct options.A) After my shiftB) WentC) To a fine dining restaurantD) Fine dining

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of theHarish ran the marathon race in less than two hours.A. SucceededB. RushedC. CompletedD. Scored

Choose the sentence which best expresses the meaning of the given word. DOCILEA. StubbornB. StupidC. GentleD. Vague

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.What’s more important ________ you. Independence or security?A) OfB) ToC) WithD) For

Find the synonym of the underlined word.The president was given no hint regarding the new project.A. DetailB. AuthorityC. ExplanationD. Indication

According to you how do trees help mankind?

Find the synonym of the underlined word.In animal communication odour is substituted for sound as a main form language.A. SmellB. Aroma.C. PerfumeD. AwarenessE. Fragrant.

Find the synonym of the underlined word.The detectives use various means to elicit a confession from murderers.A. MakeB. ForceC. Frame.D. TemperE. Draw out.

Find the synonym of the underlined word.In ancient primitive cultures a person who touched a forbidden object would suffer grave injury.A. UnexpectedB. FrequentC. CriticalD. ExplosiveE. Sufficient

Give a vivid description of how E.V. Lucas views the pleasure of giving and receiving presents in his essay ‘Unbirthday and other presents’.

A proposal has been made to trim the horns from rhinoceroses to discourage poachers; the question is whether tourists will continue to visit game parks and see rhinoceroses after their horns are trimmed.a) whether tourists will continue to visit game parks and see rhinoceroses after their horns aretrimmed.b) whether tourists will continue to visit game parks and see one once their horns arec) whether tourists will continue to visit game parks to see rhinoceroses once the animals’ hornshave beend) if tourists will continue to visit game parks and see rhinoceroses once the animals’ horns aree) if tourists will continue to visit game parks to see one after the animals’ horns have been

Find the synonym of the underlined word.Nobody knows where and how the son of the deceased person acquired all his wealth.A. GainedB. LostC. HidD. StoleE. Deposited.

Write an essay by developing the following hints.Two friends -fishing friendship - Paris under Prussians- met one day- drank absinthe –went for fishing- password at outpost- caught the fish – arrested – thrown into a boat – asked to reveal password – answered not a word – shot dead – body thrown into the river.

Write a definitive essay on the topic “What is Fashion for Modern Teenagers?”

Choose the best alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.It was an ignominious defeat for the team.A) ShamefulB) UnexpectedC) UnaccountableD) Humiliating

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:AntediluvianA) IsolatedB) CelebrationC) AncientD) Modern

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.DISSUADEA) InciteB) PersuadeC) AdviseD) Instigate

Choose the alternative with the correct spelling.A. ReceiveB. RecieveC. ReceeveD. Riceive

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom\/phrase from the options given.The neighbour had to pay through his nose for a brand new car.A) Take huge loansB) Pay a reasonable priceC) Pay an extremely high priceD) Make a quick buck

Choose the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning of the word given in capitals.WANE1. Swell2. Prosper3. Fatten4. Widen

The first and last parts of a sentence are given. Arrange the other parts (P Q R S) in the correct order.(l) St.Francis taught that(P) and that it was easier to be good(Q) if men would be happy(R) they must be good(S) and happy if one were poor(6) and did not trouble oneself about moneyA) PQRSB) RPSQC) QRPSD) PSQR

Identify the meaning of the given word:DeliberatelyA. ImmediatelyB. CleverlyC. IntentionallyD. Naughtily

Identify the correct word from the given options which means the following:That which cannot be heardA. Inaudible B. AudibleC. UnheardD. Ineffaceable

Identify the principal or main clause in the following sentence:The boy ate the apple but his mother would not eatA. The boyB. Ate the appleC. The boy ate the appleD. His mother would not eat

Identify the conjunction in the following sentences: After the thunderstorm passed a rainbow appeared in the skyA. TheB. AC. AfterD. In

Identify whether the following sentence is simple compound or complex:The child strolled through the meadow.A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex- subordinate adverb clause D. Complex-subordinate noun clause

Identify whether the verb used in the given sentence is transitive or intransitive:Sheenu was crying all day long; mom had given the cookie to her sister Shuchi.A. TransitiveB. IntransitiveC. Both A B D. None of these

Select the correct meaning of the given word in question:Seminary A. ChapelB. CollegeC. Convocation hallD. Hostel

LANDSCAPE: PAINTING::(A) Biography:Life(B) Cartoon:Newspaper(C) Canvas:Easel(D) Ventriloquism:Voice(E) Anthem:Song

Identify the countable noun in the sentence given below:Mansi bought two quarts of milk three bags of rice and some bread from the grocery store.A. milkB. riceC. bagsD. bread

State the case of the underlined noun:The boy drank a glass of water.A. Nominative CaseB. Objective CaseC. Possessive CaseD. Noun in Apposition

Find the synonym of the underlined word.Bones of the skull are capable of conducting sounds of the human voice to the inner ear.A. ReceivingB. TransmittingC. CreatingD. AdjustingE. Convenes

Find the synonym of the underlined word.That the smaller companies should merge with the larger ones is inescapable.A. UrgentB. UnavoidableC. ImportantD. NecessaryE. Arduous

Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given below.AUGMENTA) DIMINISHB) MORTIFYC) INCREASED) ASSENT

Margie wants to write a letter to her friend Andy asking her to come visit her for the holidays. What kind of letter should she write?A) FormalB) InformalC) Semi – formalD) Personal – business

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.The house I grew up _____ has been demolished and replaced by an office building.(A) In(B) It(C) In that(D) In which

Transform the following sentence from exclamatory to assertive.Alas he died so young!(A) It is a pity he died so young(B) I wish that he had not died so young(C) I wish that he had died so young(D) I thing that he had died so young

Insert appropriate articles:A. Where did you have ……….lunch?B. We went to ……….. restaurant.A. a ; aB. a ; theC. no article ; aD. a ; no article

Write a composition (in approximately 450 – 500 words) on the following topic:The smallest thing that we own are the most precious to us. Give your views on the statement.

Identify the adjective form of the word in the bracket to complete the sentence:My aim to reach the Mount Everest is ________________. (Achieve)A. AchievementB. AchievableC. AchievabilityD. Achieveity

Identify the part of a sentence which has a grammatical error:A. There is only the bananaB. And one apple in the refrigeratorC. So let us go to the marketD. And buy some more fruitsa. Ab. Bc. Cd. De. No Error

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence:She was tired yet she stayed up to keep her brother company.A. TiredB. YetC. SheD. Up.

Identify the correct meaning of the given word:ElatedA. DebasedB. RespectfulC. DroppingD. Extremely happyE. Charitable

Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:Tokyo is the most popular city in the world.A. Tokyo – Proper noun; city world – Common nounsB. Tokyo – Common noun; city world – Proper nounsC. Toyo city – Proper nouns; world – Common nounD. Tokyo City – Common nouns; world – Proper noun

Identify the type of sentence given below:I have never seen an entity apart from the living therefore I do not believe in the paranormal and the unexplainable.A. Simple sentenceB. Compound sentenceC. Complex sentenceD. None of the above

Choose the word that means the opposite of the given word:CONQUER A. DescentB. VictoryC. PerishD. Surrender

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence:Everyone in the bazaar turned to stare at the visitor and his preposterous dress. A. Pompous B. Vague C. AbsurdD. Strange

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:NoisomeA) CleanB) FragrantC) SleepyD) Dirty

Choose the part of the sentence that has an error:Though we were late yet we entered the classroom.A) ThoughB) We were lateC) Yet we enteredD) The classroom

Choose the best option that completes the sentence:A display advertisement has bright colors and slogans because _____________________.A) It is mandatory that all advertisements have bright colors and slogansB) Dull colors are never used in advertisements of any kindC) It aims to attract the attention of the publicD) They are a form of entertainment for the public

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.“To get wind of”A) To smell outB) To be sackedC) To drift into a muddleD) To find in a bad positionE) To hear a rumour

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word:The influence of political broadcasts on elections is considerable.A) InadequateB) UninfluentialC) NegligibleD) Incredible

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. SUB ROSAA. Fresh B. IntoxicatingC. OpenD. Repulsive

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Bill________ his girlfriend now. That’s the third time he ______ her this evening.A. phones\/phonesB. has phoned\/phonesC. is phoning\/has phonedD. will phone\/has phonedE. is phoning\/had phoned

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word:The most important thing to do when you start a narrative is to _______.A) Name all the characters.B) Say when the action took placeC) Make the reader want to read onD) Explain where the action took place

Identify the adjective form of the given word in order to complete the sentence:The ________ (cacophony) performance became so intolerable that the audience began to leave.THIS QUESTION HAS MULTIPLE CORRECT OPTIONS.A) CacophonicalB) CacophonousC) CacophoniableD) Cacophonicus

Choose the most suitable antonym for the word given in bold.The secretary had a derisive attitude towards some of the members of the committee.A. DeprecatoryB. MockingC. StridentD. Respectful

Identify the correct meaning of the given word:RespiteA. ReformB. FatigueC. I willD. Short break

Identify the participle phrase in the following sentence:The water drained slowly in the pipe clogged with dog hair.A. Drained slowlyB. Clogged with dog hairC. In the pipeD. In the pipe clogged

Identify the suitable notice headline for the following:A local hospital has put up a notice regarding the need of O-positive blood.A. O-positive blood requiredB. O-POSITIVE BLOOD REQUIRED C. We need O-positive bloodD. Urgent!

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicised word and fill in the blank. Elevation and ____________ are important features of geographical study. A. ReductionB. Compression C. RetardationD. Depression

Choose the correct homonym to complete the sentence. The _________ fell on the grass early in the morning. A. DewB. DueC. DoD. Deal

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase. “Hush Money”A. Easy MoneyB. Money earned by wrong means C. Bribe paid to secure silence D. Money overdue E. Money not wanted

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The few words he spoke ______ well chosen.A) IsB) WasC) WereD) Wasn’t

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized.Everyone wanted to be the harbinger of the good news to the king.A) PrecursorB) TenderC) OpponentD) Follower

Choose the word which expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:No one will invite her to tea for she is so garrulous.A) SlyB) TalkativeC) Ill – manneredD) Merry

Use the correct conjunctional phrase to form a sentence from the given sentence:You are not happy with my work. Please let me know.A) You are not happy with my work on the contrary please let me know.B) As soon as you are not happy with my work please let me know.C) In case you are not happy with my work please let me know.D) Not only you are not happy with my work but also please let me know.

Find the meaning of underlined wordOnly one of the world’s ten highest peaks lies outside the Himalayas.(A) Rises up(B) is located(C) Originates(D) is discernible(E) Occur

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:He wished she _______ have to spend so much time away.A) Didn’tB) Hadn’tC) Doesn’tD) Couldn’t

Some people think that Silence is golden. Words they need to use but they need no love for them. Speech is to them a danger a tool for entangling men. They feel that each one could also be understood as goodbye as nothing is said; that only in silence can one reach bent the mind and therefore the heart be known. In the exchange of words their personalities don't expand but contract; they see the stunning procession of thought and feeling become a dusty and disorderly crowd of words and phrases. They see the talkers with mingled fear and contempt stripping themselves publicly like exhibitionists. The talkers cannot understand the silent; nor can the silent explain their attitude except in speech. This illuminates the weakness of their belief that they need to convince us of the uselessness of speech by means of speech.One weakness of the attitude of the silent is that _____________.A) They can confuse peopleB) Their words are disorderlyC) They can’t practice what they preachD) Their personalities shrink

Identify the part of a sentence which is grammatically incorrect:A. It is futile to discuss this furtherB. Since neither him nor youC. Are going to agreeD. With each other on this issuea. Ab. Bc. Cd. De. No Error

Identify whether the verb used in the given sentence is transitive or intransitive:I have known Mr Nanda for years.A. TransitiveB. IntransitiveC. Both A and BD. None of the above

Identify whether the underlined word is a gerund or a present participle:His parents forbid dancing at their parties.A. NoneB. Present participleC. Past participleD. Gerund

Identify and correct the error in the following sentence:Stephen drive as rashly as Rafi.

Identify the correct meaning of the given word:ExhortA. UrgeB. To give examplesC. Waste D. Prevent E. Condemn

Identify the noun\/pronoun of the second person verb in the given sentence:There was a time when you were humble.A. A time B. YouC. HumbleD. None of these

Identify and choose the meaning of the underlined phrase\/idiom from the given options:I was sure that he would bear a hand in my new enterprise.A. InterfereB. JoinC. AssistD. Rejoice

Identify the adjective form of the given verb:BenefitA. BeneficialB. BeneficiallyC. BeneficialismD. Benefit