Question Paper for Sr. Teacher (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam - 2025(English)

Q01.Which of the following idiomatic expressions mean ‘insist on something’, ‘be firm in an objection or protest’ or ‘assert oneself’ ?

Q02.Choose the meaning of the following idiom: ‘Toy with an idea’

Q03.Choose the meaning of the idiom ‘to fiddle around’.

Q04.Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the sentence. He is ____ in the art of painting.

Q05.Which of the following is the correctly spelt word ?

Q06.Which of the following idiomatic expressions means ‘to oppose one person to another, for your own personal advantage’ ?

Q07.Which of the following sentences is/are correct ? (a) She sat beside him during the concert. (b) Currents are my favourite dry fruits. (c) I need to purchase few stationary for my project.

Q08.Choose the group with the correct spellings.

Q09.Identify the correct combination of word and its meaning. A. The act of murder of a human being – Regicide B. Killing of one’s mother – Matricide C. Murder of a king – Homicide D. Killing of one’s father – Patricide

Q10.Provide one word substitutions for the following: i. Who lives a lonely, austere life ? ii. Who is supremely selfish ? iii. Who is incredibly conceited ? iv. Whose interests are turned both inwards and outwards ?

Q11.Choose the synonym for the word ‘Boisterous’.

Q12.Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their substitutes in Column ‘B’. Column ‘A’ (A) one appointed to settle disputes (B) a speech without preparation (C) one who does good to mankind (D) A remedy for all diseases or problems Column ‘B’ (i) Extempore (ii) Philanthropist (iii) Panacea (iv) Arbitrator

Q13.Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word. The judge gave a lenient sentence considering the circumstances.

Q14.Match the Column ‘A’ having sound symbol with Column ‘B’ having words. Column ‘A’ (i) /ʌ/ (ii) /e/ (iii) /eɪ/ (iv) /əʊ/ Column ‘B’ (a) say (b) so (c) cut (d) bell Choose the correct option:

Q15.Choose the word opposite in meaning to ‘Candid’.

Q16.Choose the most appropriate phonetic transcription for the word ‘ACTUAL’.

Q17.Which of these sentences has SVOA pattern ?

Q18.Choose the most appropriate phonetic transcription for the word ‘CHEERS’.

Q19.Identify the elements in the given sentence. It rained steadily all day.

Q20.Identify the basic sentence pattern: The illness made him bad-tempered.