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General English (Navodaya) - 9

English language skills test covering grammar, sentence completion, sequencing, and reading comprehension

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) A fifteen-year-old boy was injured in a car accident/ (B) when the car he was travelling on/ (C) was hit by a truck/ (D) on the highway.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate option.

Sahib stopped the car because _______.

  1. the light turned red
  2. the road was clear
  3. the weather was good
  4. he was sick
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) Did you knew/ (B) that an eagle knows/ (C) when a storm is approaching/ (D) long before it breaks?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer.

(A) On 10 a.m.,/ (B) Sara got into her car/ (C) and drove to/ (D) a nearby store.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Below are given four sentences, (1), (2), (3) and (4). To make a stanza, arrange them in the correct order.

  1. He turned on the car’s heater.
  2. Cold wind was blowing outside.
  3. He started feeling cold.
  4. Nandu was going to his friend’s house.
  1. 3421
  2. 3214
  3. 4321
  4. 4231
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate option.

She raised her hand because ________.

  1. she wanted to write
  2. she wanted to sit down
  3. she wanted to ask a question
  4. she was happy
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Below are given certain words to be filled in the blank. Choose the correct word.

________ winter season, we wear heavy clothes?

  1. On
  2. Outside
  3. In
  4. Inside
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Below are given certain words to be filled in the blank. Choose the correct word.

He ________ the music player to listen to the music.

  1. turned on
  2. turned off
  3. turned in
  4. turned away
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Below are given certain words to be filled in the blank. Choose the correct word.

Eddy ______ everything in the sink after he finished his breakfast.

  1. put
  2. place
  3. set
  4. move
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Below are given four sentences, (1), (2), (3) and (4). To make a stanza, arrange them in the correct order.

  1. The water was cold.
  2. He went to the rest-room and took a shower.
  3. He woke up.
  4. He got out of bed.
  1. 3421
  2. 2341
  3. 4312
  4. 3214
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

‘But he was determined’ means _____

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Raj bought an expensive laptop which cost him several thousand rupees. He had saved up money. It had taken him eight months to save enough. He worked after school at a restaurant to earn. The job was hard but he was determined and never quit his job. The salesperson at the store showed him a black laptop. Earlier he had seen a white one, but he liked this one more. He took it home right away. The laptop was sleek and light. It also looked nice. He spent the next few days in showing it off to his friends. His father was suspicious that it would consume too much of Raj’s time. But he was also happy because Raj had earned it.

  1. he had left it on God
  2. he had decided to face difficulty
  3. he didn’t like a cheaper one
  4. he wanted to buy the best
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why did Raj work in a restaurant?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Raj bought an expensive laptop which cost him several thousand rupees. He had saved up money. It had taken him eight months to save enough. He worked after school at a restaurant to earn. The job was hard but he was determined and never quit his job. The salesperson at the store showed him a black laptop. Earlier he had seen a white one, but he liked this one more. He took it home right away. The laptop was sleek and light. It also looked nice. He spent the next few days in showing it off to his friends. His father was suspicious that it would consume too much of Raj’s time. But he was also happy because Raj had earned it.

  1. To spend free time
  2. To earn money
  3. To buy games
  4. To do a hard job
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What did he do with the black laptop?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Raj bought an expensive laptop which cost him several thousand rupees. He had saved up money. It had taken him eight months to save enough. He worked after school at a restaurant to earn. The job was hard but he was determined and never quit his job. The salesperson at the store showed him a black laptop. Earlier he had seen a white one, but he liked this one more. He took it home right away. The laptop was sleek and light. It also looked nice. He spent the next few days in showing it off to his friends. His father was suspicious that it would consume too much of Raj’s time. But he was also happy because Raj had earned it.

  1. He placed it back.
  2. He bought it.
  3. He replaced it with the white one.
  4. He liked it a little less.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

‘His father was suspicious’ means _____

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Raj bought an expensive laptop which cost him several thousand rupees. He had saved up money. It had taken him eight months to save enough. He worked after school at a restaurant to earn. The job was hard but he was determined and never quit his job. The salesperson at the store showed him a black laptop. Earlier he had seen a white one, but he liked this one more. He took it home right away. The laptop was sleek and light. It also looked nice. He spent the next few days in showing it off to his friends. His father was suspicious that it would consume too much of Raj’s time. But he was also happy because Raj had earned it.

  1. His father didn’t like the laptop.
  2. His father wanted to use the laptop.
  3. His father had a doubt.
  4. His father had no time to see the laptop.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

‘He was on the floor’ means ______

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Aman tripped while he was trying to catch a bus. He was on the floor. The bus left without him. "Are you alright?" a girl asked. He was holding his arm. "I think I broke my arm," he said to the girl. The girl dialled 102. "Help is on the way," she said. She helped him up. He wondered why he fell. He looked down and saw his laces were untied. He forgot to tie his laces many times. He started to cry. His arm was in terrible pain. "The ambulance is coming soon," the girl said. She felt bad for the boy. She knew how much it would have hurt because she had had a similar experience a few months ago.

  1. he was at the ground level
  2. he got on the roof of the bus
  3. he fell down
  4. he stood on the road
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does 'Help is on the way' mean?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Aman tripped while he was trying to catch a bus. He was on the floor. The bus left without him. "Are you alright?" a girl asked. He was holding his arm. "I think I broke my arm," he said to the girl. The girl dialled 102. "Help is on the way," she said. She helped him up. He wondered why he fell. He looked down and saw his laces were untied. He forgot to tie his laces many times. He started to cry. His arm was in terrible pain. "The ambulance is coming soon," the girl said. She felt bad for the boy. She knew how much it would have hurt because she had had a similar experience a few months ago.

  1. Somebody is coming to help you.
  2. Somebody is standing on your way to help you.
  3. I shall come back to help you.
  4. You will get help on the road.
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why did he fall?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Aman tripped while he was trying to catch a bus. He was on the floor. The bus left without him. "Are you alright?" a girl asked. He was holding his arm. "I think I broke my arm," he said to the girl. The girl dialled 102. "Help is on the way," she said. She helped him up. He wondered why he fell. He looked down and saw his laces were untied. He forgot to tie his laces many times. He started to cry. His arm was in terrible pain. "The ambulance is coming soon," the girl said. She felt bad for the boy. She knew how much it would have hurt because she had had a similar experience a few months ago.

  1. Because he was trying to catch the bus
  2. Because he was trying to catch the girl
  3. Because he forgot to tie his laces
  4. Because he stepped on his laces and stumbled
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What did the girl do?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Aman tripped while he was trying to catch a bus. He was on the floor. The bus left without him. "Are you alright?" a girl asked. He was holding his arm. "I think I broke my arm," he said to the girl. The girl dialled 102. "Help is on the way," she said. She helped him up. He wondered why he fell. He looked down and saw his laces were untied. He forgot to tie his laces many times. He started to cry. His arm was in terrible pain. "The ambulance is coming soon," the girl said. She felt bad for the boy. She knew how much it would have hurt because she had had a similar experience a few months ago.

  1. She called a boy.
  2. She called an ambulance.
  3. She held his arm.
  4. She tried to stand up.
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why did Jim not like maths?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The day of the maths test was next Monday. Jim had three days to study. He did not like maths. It was his hardest subject. He had to study in order to pass. He locked himself in his room. He turned off his phone and computer to avoid distractions. But, he could not solve a maths problem. He needed help. He had to turn on the phone and ask his friend for help. His friend agreed and came over. His friend helped him study for three hours. He took the test. And lo! he passed the test. Studying had paid off.

  1. Because he had to study for the test
  2. Because he wanted to use phone and computer
  3. Because he faced difficulties in it
  4. Because he could not solve a maths problem
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

‘Agreed and came over’ means _____

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The day of the maths test was next Monday. Jim had three days to study. He did not like maths. It was his hardest subject. He had to study in order to pass. He locked himself in his room. He turned off his phone and computer to avoid distractions. But, he could not solve a maths problem. He needed help. He had to turn on the phone and ask his friend for help. His friend agreed and came over. His friend helped him study for three hours. He took the test. And lo! he passed the test. Studying had paid off.

  1. called him home
  2. came home to chat
  3. went to his friend’s home
  4. accepted the request and came home
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why did he lock himself in the room?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The day of the maths test was next Monday. Jim had three days to study. He did not like maths. It was his hardest subject. He had to study in order to pass. He locked himself in his room. He turned off his phone and computer to avoid distractions. But, he could not solve a maths problem. He needed help. He had to turn on the phone and ask his friend for help. His friend agreed and came over. His friend helped him study for three hours. He took the test. And lo! he passed the test. Studying had paid off.

  1. He did not want to talk to his friends.
  2. He wanted to study.
  3. He wanted to chat with his friends on phone.
  4. He did not want to take the test.
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why did he turn on the phone later?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The day of the maths test was next Monday. Jim had three days to study. He did not like maths. It was his hardest subject. He had to study in order to pass. He locked himself in his room. He turned off his phone and computer to avoid distractions. But, he could not solve a maths problem. He needed help. He had to turn on the phone and ask his friend for help. His friend agreed and came over. His friend helped him study for three hours. He took the test. And lo! he passed the test. Studying had paid off.

  1. He was getting bored.
  2. He needed to contact his friend.
  3. It was disturbing him.
  4. He was locked in the room.
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does ‘sleek’ mean?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Raj bought an expensive laptop which cost him several thousand rupees. He had saved up money. It had taken him eight months to save enough. He worked after school at a restaurant to earn. The job was hard but he was determined and never quit his job. The salesperson at the store showed him a black laptop. Earlier he had seen a white one, but he liked this one more. He took it home right away. The laptop was sleek and light. It also looked nice. He spent the next few days in showing it off to his friends. His father was suspicious that it would consume too much of Raj’s time. But he was also happy because Raj had earned it.

  1. Cheap
  2. Heavy
  3. White
  4. Slim
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What experience did the girl have?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

Aman tripped while he was trying to catch a bus. He was on the floor. The bus left without him. "Are you alright?" a girl asked. He was holding his arm. "I think I broke my arm," he said to the girl. The girl dialled 102. "Help is on the way," she said. She helped him up. He wondered why he fell. He looked down and saw his laces were untied. He forgot to tie his laces many times. He started to cry. His arm was in terrible pain. "The ambulance is coming soon," the girl said. She felt bad for the boy. She knew how much it would have hurt because she had had a similar experience a few months ago.

  1. She had called the police.
  2. She had called an ambulance.
  3. She had fallen from a bus.
  4. She had broken an arm.
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

‘Studying had paid off’ means _____

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The day of the maths test was next Monday. Jim had three days to study. He did not like maths. It was his hardest subject. He had to study in order to pass. He locked himself in his room. He turned off his phone and computer to avoid distractions. But, he could not solve a maths problem. He needed help. He had to turn on the phone and ask his friend for help. His friend agreed and came over. His friend helped him study for three hours. He took the test. And lo! he passed the test. Studying had paid off.

  1. it was costly
  2. it gave good result
  3. it was not easy
  4. payment was off
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