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- 1. Multiple Choice
The fictional town of Malgudi was introduced in which book?
Swami and Friends
Malgudi Days
The Financial Expert
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the word 'contravened' mean?
an unfair use
tyranny
violated
in a very polite and formal way
- 3. Multiple Choice
In which place was the author startled to read 'Mark Stevens -- Keep Out'?
Hollywood studio
Bollywood studio
Photo studio
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does not mean "I'll check" according to the author?
I'll find
I'll investigate
I'll prove
I'll scrutinize
- 5. Multiple Choice
In which kind of bus you will not hear the conductor cry 'TICKET, TICKET'?
American
Indian
London
African
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the words below does not mean ‘fabulous’ in American English?
Eccentric
Sincere Compliment to insinuation
Originated by vocal cords
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words mean 'What do you mean standing there gaping at the world while you block everybody's passage? Stand aside, man!'?
Yeah
Fabulous
Excuse me
Ticket, Ticket
Thank you
- 8. Multiple Choice
RK Narayan's 'The Financial Expert' was hailed as one of the most original works of which year?
1906
2001
1951
1941
1931
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does the word 'tyranny' mean?
an unfair use
an act of thinking about something and planning before doing it
something that you allow
premeditation
- 10. Multiple Choice
In which place did the author hear a lady declare, 'Oh, those cats of mine are fabulous'?
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Alabama
Minnesota
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which among the following is a well-known word used by Americans mostly?
Thank you
Okay
Please move aside
Ticket, Ticket
- 12. Multiple Choice
In western countries, what does the receptionist mostly say?
Can I help you?
Do you have any business over here?
You came to the wrong place
- 13. Multiple Choice
What does the consultant come and whisper in your ear?
Would you like to wait?
Excuse me
Wait, you are the wrong person. Oops.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does RK Narayan not want to change in India?
The political affairs
a new Bharat brand of English
English to be spoken everywhere in India
- 15. Multiple Choice
What was an essay RK Narayan had already written among these?
English in India
Bharat in India
Wer, U goin man
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is something that RK Narayan does not suggest?
Mongrelisation of English
Not changing the language
Speaking like Americans
- 17. Multiple Choice
What might be your feeling when the consultant asks you ‘Would you like to wait’? (According to the text)
No, I would not like to wait
Sure, will be my pleasure
Yes, please
- 18. Multiple Choice
According to RK Narayan, which of the following is unthinkable?
Yes sir
Yeah sir
Thanks, sir
Thank you, sir
- 19. Multiple Choice
What does 'sibilant' mean?
eccentric
characterized by a hissing sound
mixing of languages
emanated
- 20. Multiple Choice
RK Narayan died in which year?
1906
2000
1904
2001
1908
- 21. Multiple Choice
People call of 'Toasted English' in American restaurants. What do they refer to?
stifling tyranny of the passive voice
English cookies
English muffins
charming lunacy
- 22. Multiple Choice
What does 'concession' mean?
rules of proper behavior
something that you allow
suffocating, smothering
unpleasant suggestion
mongrelization of languages
- 23. Multiple Choice
According to the author, American English has gone through a process of toasting, and the result is different from the _____________ counterpart.
Indian
Latin
French
None of the above
- 24. Multiple Choice
What does 'ceremoniously' mean?
in a polite way
in an informal way
both 'a' and 'b'
none of the above
- 25. Multiple Choice
In which place did the author see signboards say, "Newly planted, Don't walk"?
Berkely
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does not mean 'stifling'?
suffocating
smothering
unfair use
all of the above
- 27. Multiple Choice
'Toasted English' muffins are made in which place?
England
America
India
Africa
- 28. Multiple Choice
Madras is famous for ____________.
dolls
handloom check shirt
mongrelization of languages
- 29. Multiple Choice
What refers to one's arrival at a hotel?
check-in
thank you
check-out
excuse me
- 30. Multiple Choice
According to the author, Indian authorities, plant a _____________ line inscription on the landscape.
twenty
thirty
twenty-one
thirty-one
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which word displays a mild form of charming lunacy?
Okay
Excuse me
Fabulous
Check
- 32. Multiple Choice
What does the word 'formalism' mean?
something that you allow
rules of proper behavior
suffocating, smothering
in a polite and formal way
- 33. Multiple Choice
________ written by RK Narayan was adapted for film and Broadway.
The Guide
The Financial Expert
Malgudi Expert
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which of the following awards did RK Narayan receive?
Padma Bhushan
Padma Vibhushan
Padma Vir Chakra
Bharat Ratna
- 35. Multiple Choice
What is Tirupati famous for?
handloom check shirt
dolls
mongrelization of languages
none of the above
- 36. Multiple Choice
What does the word 'insinuation' mean?
strange or unusual
unpleasant suggestion
crazy behavior
unpleasant situation
- 37. Multiple Choice
Can you calculate the number of 'Thank you' said on an American bus?
Yes
No
- 38. Multiple Choice
What does the word 'emanated' mean?
suggestion
originated
mixing languages
strange or unusual
- 39. Multiple Choice
Where did we hear these words: "Wer U goin' man"?
railways
airways
waterways
landways
- 40. Multiple Choice
LAST QUESTION: 'Okay' is a self-sufficient word that needs no _________ to indicate any special respect for the listener.
prefix
'yes'
suffix
'no'
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