Diploma in English

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Diploma in English

Online Examination Detail:

Duration- 120 minutes.

Number of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).

10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.

Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.

There is no negative marking in this module.

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1. Which rhetorical device involves exaggeration for dramatic effect?

A. Understatement

B. Hyperbole

C. Irony

D. Alliteration

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2. In a story, what is the term for the main character's struggle against an opposing force?

A. Conflict

B. Theme

C. Setting

D. Plot

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3. What does the term "meticulous" mean?

A. Careless

B. Exact and precise

C. Flexible

D. Random

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4. What is a run-on sentence?

A. A sentence with a comma splice

B. A sentence that lacks punctuation

C. A sentence that uses too many commas

D. A sentence that is overly complex

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5. Which of these works is written by Charles Dickens?

A. "Brave New World"

B. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"

C. "Oliver Twist"

D. "Pride and Prejudice"

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6. Which of the following sentences is correct?

A. He go to the gym every day.

B. He goes to the gym every day.

C. He gone to the gym every day.

D. He going to the gym every day.

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7. What does the term "coherence" refer to in writing?

A. The use of correct grammar

B. The logical flow of ideas

C. The length of sentences

D. The variety of vocabulary

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8. Choose the correct preposition: "She is interested _____ learning new languages."

A. at

B. in

C. on

D. with

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9. What is the correct plural form of "child"?

A. Childs

B. Children

C. Childes

D. Childrens

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10. Who wrote "The Catcher in the Rye"?

A. J.D. Salinger

B. F. Scott Fitzgerald

C. Ernest Hemingway

D. John Steinbeck

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11. Which word means "a person who is extremely enthusiastic about a particular subject"?

A. Expert

B. Enthusiast

C. Casual

D. Amateur

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12. Which narrative point of view uses "I" or "we"?

A. First-person

B. Second-person

C. Third-person limited

D. Third-person omniscient

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13. Which of the following is an example of a transition word?

A. Apple

B. Quickly

C. However

D. Chair

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14. What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

A. To introduce the main idea

B. To provide evidence

C. To conclude the paragraph

D. To elaborate on details

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15. Which literary device involves giving human traits to non-human entities?

A. Metaphor

B. Personification

C. Hyperbole

D. Irony

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16. Select the correctly punctuated sentence:

A. "I can’t wait to go to the beach," she said, "but I need to finish my work first."

B. "I can’t wait to go to the beach she said but I need to finish my work first."

C. "I can’t wait to go to the beach," she said but I need to finish my work first.

D. "I can’t wait to go to the beach" she said "but I need to finish my work first."

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17. Which voice is used when the subject performs the action of the verb?

A. Passive voice

B. Active voice

C. Future voice

D. Perfect voice

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18. What does the word "serene" mean?

A. Calm and peaceful

B. Excited

C. Angry

D. Busy

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19. In Shakespeare’s play "Romeo and Juliet," what is Juliet’s last name?

A. Montague

B. Capulet

C. Smith

D. Johnson

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20. Which sentence correctly uses the word "affect"?

A. The weather can greatly affect your mood.

B. The weather can greatly effect your mood.

C. The weather affect your mood greatly.

D. The affect of the weather on your mood is significant.

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21. What is the primary purpose of ethos in rhetoric?

A. To appeal to emotions

B. To establish credibility and trust

C. To use logical arguments

D. To entertain the audience

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22. Which rhetorical device involves comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as"?

A. Simile

B. Metaphor

C. Hyperbole

D. Personification

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23. Who wrote "Pride and Prejudice"?

A. Jane Austen

B. Charlotte Brontë

C. Charles Dickens

D. Emily Brontë

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24. Which rhetorical device involves the use of a deliberate understatement?

A. Hyperbole

B. Irony

C. Litotes

D. Metaphor

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25. What does the word "gregarious" mean?

A. Shy

B. Sociable

C. Rude

D. Introverted

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26. What does the term "tone" refer to in writing?

A. The subject matter

B. The author's attitude towards the subject

C. The length of the sentences

D. The vocabulary used

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27. In George Orwell’s "Animal Farm," which animal represents Joseph Stalin?

A. Napoleon

B. Snowball

C. Boxer

D. Squealer

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28. In which genre would you classify Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"?

A. Science Fiction

B. Gothic Fiction

C. Romance

D. Historical Fiction

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29. What does the term "allusion" refer to in literature?

A. A detailed description of characters

B. A reference to another work or historical event

C. The repetition of consonant sounds

D. A comparison between two unlike things

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30. What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an essay?

A. To introduce new information

B. To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

C. To provide examples

D. To present counterarguments

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31. Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

A. After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.

B. The old man walked slowly down the street.

C. She handed the letter to the teacher, written by her friend.

D. The cat sat on the mat quietly.

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32. Which type of essay explains a process or procedure?

A. Narrative essay

B. Descriptive essay

C. Expository essay

D. Persuasive essay

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33. What is a thesis statement?

A. A summary of the main points

B. A question the essay will answer

C. The main argument or point of the essay

D. A quote from a primary source

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34. What is "inversion" in rhetoric?

A. Changing the order of words in a sentence for effect

B. Repeating words for emphasis

C. Using excessive language

D. Combining sentences

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35. What is the term for the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

A. Plot

B. Theme

C. Setting

D. Style

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36. What does the word "diligent" mean?

A. Lazy

B. Careful and hardworking

C. Unreliable

D. Quick

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37. Which word best describes something that is unclear or ambiguous?

A. Explicit

B. Vague

C. Obvious

D. Clear

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38. Which literary device involves an exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

A. Simile

B. Hyperbole

C. Metaphor

D. Personification

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39. What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in writing?

A. To provide answers

B. To engage the audience and provoke thought

C. summarize information

D. To state facts clearly

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40. Which novel is set during the French Revolution?

A. "Great Expectations"

B. "1984"

C. "A Tale of Two Cities"

D. "Moby-Dick"

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41. What is "foreshadowing" in literature?

A. A hint of future events in a story

B. A detailed description of a character

C. The use of symbolism

D. A twist in the plot

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42. Choose the correct form of the verb: "She _____ (be) excited about the trip."

A. are

B. is

C. was

D. were

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43. Which of these words is a synonym for "eager"?

A. Reluctant

B. Enthusiastic

C. Indifferent

D. Apathetic

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44. What is the comparative form of "good"?

A. Gooder

B. Best

C. Better

D. Well

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45. What is the primary purpose of a literary analysis?

A. To summarize the plot

B. To explore the themes, characters, and style

C. To provide a personal opinion

D. To retell the story in one's own words

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46. Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

A. The cats' toys are scattered everywhere.

B. The cat's toys are scattered everywhere.

C. The cats toys are scattered everywhere.

D. The cats toys' are scattered everywhere.

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47. In which work would you find the character of Holden Caulfield?

A. "The Bell Jar"

B. "To Kill a Mockingbird"

C. "The Catcher in the Rye"

D. "The Great Gatsby"

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48. What is the central theme of Shakespeare's "Macbeth"?

A. Love and friendship

B. Ambition and power

C. Courage and honor

D. ealousy and betrayalAmbition and power

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49. What is the main focus of a biography?

A. The author's personal opinions

B. A fictional story about a person's life

C. The real-life experiences of a person

D. A description of a historical event

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50. What is the significance of a story’s setting?

A. It provides background information

B. It develops the plot

C. It introduces the main character

D. It resolves the conflict

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51. Which rhetorical device involves repeating the same word or phrase for emphasis?

A. Alliteration

B. Anaphora

C. Hyperbole

D. Metaphor

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52. Identify the error in the sentence: "Each of the students have completed their assignment."

A. Each

B. of

C. have

D. their

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53. Which device involves the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock?

A. Satire

B. Allegory

C. Paradox

D. Symbolism

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54. What does the term "precarious" mean?

A. Safe and secure

B. Dangerous and unstable

C. Comfortable

D. Easy-going

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55. Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The chef cooked a delicious meal.

B. The meal was cooked by the chef.

C. The chef is cooking a meal.

D. The chef is cooking a meal.

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56. In the context of a novel, what is a subplot?

A. A secondary story that supports the main plot

B. A twist in the main plot

C. The climax of the story

D. The final resolution of the story

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57. Which word best describes someone who avoids conflict and seeks to maintain harmony?

A. Aggressive

B. Confrontational

C. Diplomatic

D. Hostile

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58. Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

A. She loves to read, and he likes to write.

B. Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

C. I went to the store, but it was closed.

D. The sun set, and the sky turned orange.

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59. What is the purpose of pathos in persuasion?

A. To appeal to logic

B. To appeal to ethics

C. To appeal to emotions

D. To provide factual evidence

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60. Which of the following words is an antonym for "arduous"?

A. Difficult

B. Challenging

C. Easy

D. Tough

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