NPTEL English Language for Competitive Exams Assignment 8 Answers 2023

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Q.1. “Geminis, Leos, and Sagittarians tend to be progressive, garrulous, and enjoy the finer things in life.” This means:

• They are progressive, active and enjoy the finer things in life.
• Geminis, Leos, and Sagittarians are politically and artistically well developed
• Geminis, Leos, and Sagittarians are progressive, chatty and enjoy the finer things in life
• Geminis, Leos, and Sagittarians are progressive, carefree and enjoy the finer things in life.

Q.2. Which of the following is the correct usage of the word:

• The cacophony of the children’s band was unbearable for the adults
• Beethoven’s Symphonies are best known for their cacophony
• The parents stood around the children’s band to admire the cacophony of the music.
• The collected Jane Austen’s works and other classics are part of the cacophony.

Q.3. Obdurate: Obedient : : Venerate:

• Accuse
• Honour
• Deride
• Irritate

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Q.4. Choose the meaning of the word Anarchy:

• A system where everything is neatly ordered.
• An eating disorder
• A situation where no one obeys rules or laws
• A country that does not participate in trade with other countries

Q.5. Ostentatious refers to:

• A person who behaves in a way so as to impress other people, impressing upon them how rich they are
• A person who is very selfless and conscientious
• A person who is easy to manipulate
• A person who leads a minimalistic and conscientious lifestyle.

Q.6. Choose the incorrect pairing:

• Voracious: Greedy
• Voluptous: Curvy
• Paradigm: Example
• Aplomb: Trusting

Q.7. Choose the incorrect pairing:

• Parochial: Sophisticated.
• Trepidation: Anxiety
• Anomaly: Exception
• Apocryphal: fictitious

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Q.8. Choose the incorrect pairing:

• Conspicuous: Visible
• Ravishing: Beautiful
• Taciturn: Talkative
• Dire: Dreadful

Q.9. Which of the following is most closely related to Mellifluous?

• Malleable
• Pleasing sound to hear
• Cacophonous
• Fashionable

Q.10. “Forming an alliance with the Communists was anathema to the Reagan Administration”. This means:

• The Reagan administration wanted to pacify the Communists
• The Reagan administration struck a deal with the communists
• The Reagan administration were unable to achieve their dream of striking a deal with the communists
• The Reagan administration was ideologically opposed to striking a deal with the communists.

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About NPTEL English Language for Competitive Exams Course:

The course aims to help participants develop their English language skills , particularly those planning to appear for competitive exams that test their English language abilities. During a span of 30 hours, students will be exposed to material that facilitates aspects of grammar, writing and vocabulary.

Course Overview:

• 1. Introduction/Practice Tests
• 2. Advanced Grammar
• 3. Advanced Grammar for Competitive Exams
• 4. Advanced Vocabulary for Competitive Exams
• 5. Advanced Vocabulary
• 6. Advanced Reading for Competitive Exams
• 7. Advanced Reading for Competitive Exams
• 8. Advanced Writing for Competitive Exams
• 9. Conclusion

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Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

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