12th English Unit 4 Online Test – New Book

1. How many men were in the South Col camp with Sir Edmund Hillary?

2. Name the one who was ill and not able to climb with Edmund Hillary?

3. Which of the following was not had by Hillary and Tenzing on their climb?

4. What are the types of gloves used by Tenzing and Hillary in the snow?

5. _____ and _____  left oxygen bottles in their early attempt of climbing.

6. What did Tenzing replied to Hillary in moving on in the dangerous snow conditions?

7. How many oxygen bottles were left when Tenzing and Hillary reached below the South Summit?

8. How did Hillary felt after cutting steps down off the South Summit?

9. How Hillary managed his wet boots?

10. Which of the following tools are not helpful for the mountain climbers?

12. Name the person who was feeling ill and could not accompany Tenzing and Hillary.

11. What was the effect of low oxygen in Hillary and Tenzing?

13. In the last ____ feet to the south summit Tenzing and Hillary faced the dangerous snow.

14. Define the meaning of belay.

15. What did Tenzing and Edmund Hillary offered as gift to the God of lofty Summit?

16. Which of these were portrayed in the photo of the climbers of 1920’s and 1930’s?

17. Below how many feet Hillary was thrilled to look at the enormous rock and tent camps?

18. Tenzing and Hillary had a last look at the _____ before returning downwards.

19. Who met Hillary and Tenzing a couple of hundred feet above the camp?

20. Who stated that “It was an unforgettable day” about the expedition?

21. Sir Edmund Hillary was a ____ mountaineer, explorer and Philanthropist.

22. To which of these people Hillary assisted through the Himalayan trust?

23. What type of verse is used in the poem “Ulysses”?

24. In which of these battles the King of Ithaca was involved in his adventures?

25. Ulysses the King of Ithaca was known for his spirit of _____.

26. Why the King of Ithaca is not happy with his duties?

27. What does Ulysses describe about his people of the country?

28. What is the meaning of “Lees”?

29. Explain the line, “I will drink life to the lees”.

30. What are Hyades?

31. What does the phrase ‘I am become a name’ explain about Ulysses?

32. What is the figure of speech used in these lines below?

“For always roaming with a hungry heart.”

33. What does Ulysses learnt from his adventurous life?

34. Who is referred as “them” in the line below?

“Myself not least, but honour’d of them all”

35. What does Ulysses enjoy doing in his life?

36. What does this line describe about Ulysses?

“For ever and forever when I move”

37. To which of these Ulysses compares himself for being dull to pause?

38. What does these lines mean “As tho’ to breathe were life!”?

39. Which of these is considered as disgraceful act to Ulysses?

40. Define the figure of speech used in the lines below.

“To follow knowledge like a sinking star”

41. To whom Ulysses leave his scepter and the isle?

42. What does Ulysses think that his son Telemachus will do to his people?

43. What does the line, “He works his work, I mine” means about Telemachus?

44. To whom does “her” refer to in these lines, “There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail”?

45. What do we infer about the attitude of the sailors of Ulysses by the lines below?

“That ever with a frolic welcome took 

The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed”

46. “Free hearts, free foreheads – you and I are old”

Who are referred as old in the lines above?

47.” The deep moans round with many voices.” What is the figure of speech used in these lines?

48. “It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles” What is referred as Happy Isles?

49. Whom does Ulysses wanted to meet with his old companions?

50. What is the ultimate goal of Ulysses?

55. “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”

What does one can infer about Ulysses from these lines?

51. “Tho’ much is taken, much abides” Which of these are taken by the age according to Ulysses?

52. “Death closes all: but something ere the end, 

Some work of noble note, may yet be done, 

Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods”

Pick out the words in alliteration in the above lines.

53. With what the experiences of Ulysses is compared?

54. Which of these make Ulysses and his friends older and weak?

56. What is described by these lines of the poem, “Ulysses”?

“Well-loved of me, discerning to fulfd

This labour, by slow prudence to make mild”

57. According to Ulysses the old mariners are strong in their _____.

58. In which of the following places the story “The Midnight Visitor” was happening?

59. How did the narrator describe the appearance of Ausable in “The Midnight Visitor” story?

60. Which of the following descriptions of the narrator of “The Midnight story” is not correct?

61. Which of these languages was not known by Ausable in “The Midnight story”?

62. According to the narrator before how many years Ausable came from Boston?

63. Ausable told Fowler that he will show an important ____ for which several men and women risked their lives.

64. What was the name of the man standing with the gun in the room of Ausable?

65. Max was asking Ausable’s report on _____ about in “The Midnight Visitor”?

66. How did Max enter into Ausable room in “The Midnight Visitor” story?

67. At what time the appointment was made by Ausable?

68. What was Ausable telling about the room?

69. What made Fowler to jump suddenly?

70. What did Ausable told to make Max angry?

71. What did Max do after seeing the doorknob turned?

72. Who was waiting in the doorstep in “The Midnight Visitor” story?

73. Ausable told Fowler that he was expecting only_____ at that time of incident.

74. Why Ausable told Fowler that Max will not return from the balcony?

75. Find the incorrect pair of words and its synonyms.

Deftly i) Skilfully

Prosaic ii) Usual

Sloppy iii) Systematic

Inflection iv) Modulation

76. Robert Jay Arthur was specialised in writing ______.

77. Which of this Award was given to Arthur by the Mystery Writers of America?

78. Besides being a singer, she is also a dancer. (Into Compound)

79. Praveen ran into the field so that he might congratulate the winners.(Into Simple)

80. The mountain was steep but he was able to climb it.

81. Smita carried out the survey and presented her report. (Into Simple)

82. Unless you have a valid passport you cannot leave the country. (Into Compound)

83. This is not the way to answer. (Into Complex)

Combine each of the following sentences into a single sentence.

84. I met a man at the party. He is the Chairman of a computer forum.

Combine each of the following sentences into a single sentence.

85. Mahatma Gandhi stood for Ahimsa. The whole world knows it.

Combine each of the following sentences into a single sentence.

86. Concentrate on your strengths. You will reap success in your life.

Combine each of the following sentences into a single sentence.

87. Consider all the facts once again. Then make your decision.

Combine each of the following sentences into a single sentence.

88. A number of books are missing from the library. Measures should be taken to retrieve them.

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.

89. We met rather few people who spoke English.

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.

90. I have been on rather too many planes and trains recently.

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.

91. I don’t care how expensive it is.

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.

92. Two minutes ago the child was fast asleep, but now he is wide awake.

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.

93. I guess she just doesn’t respect you.

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.

94. I have got four sisters and each of them is quite different from the others.

State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound.

95. We drove right up to Helsinki in two days.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks.

96. If I were a spider, I __ weave webs.

97. If Raj _____ a sculptor, he would make beautiful idols.

98. If Mary had an umbrella, she ___ lend it to me.

99. Rex would have played with me, if he ____ time.

100. The Education Minister ___ visit our school tomorrow.

101. If I had won the lottery, I ____ donated relief materials.

102. You ____ rewarded by the wise, if you stand for the truth.