The English and Foreign Languages University-Hyderabad

B.Ed(English) Entrance Test Model Paper Curriculum of the Entrance Test- B.Ed. (English)/2013. S.No. 1. 2 3. 4. 5. Section GK &Aptitude Test in Education Grammar Reading Comprehension Vocabulary TOTAL Marks/Weight 30 40 40 40 150

All questions will be of Objective Type. Some sample questions : GK &Aptitude Test in Education
I. Article 45 under the Directive Principles of State policy in the Indian Constitution, provides for

(a) Rights of minorities to establish educational institutions (b) Free and compulsory primary education (c) Education for weaker sections of the country (d)Giving financial assistance to less advanced states II .Vocabulary Choose one of the words below each sentence to fill the gaps. 1. I did all the groundwork on this project but he only gave me a ........ acknowledgement in his report. a) itemised b) uncanny c) damaging

d) crowning e) grudging 2. I don't know him very well. He's just a ........ acquaintance. a) casual b) uncanny c) damaging d) crowning e) grudging b. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow( a passage is give that is followed by a vocabulary exercise)

Select the letter of the definition that matches the word (the words are selected from the passage)
1. academic

a) b) c) d)

of a army of a school of a doctor of a rule

2. Plagiarize

a) b) c) d)

to spread a terrible disease to bother someone with questions to present ideas or words of others as ones own to make a loud noise

III. Grammar a. Each sentence in this question is divided into four parts- A,B,C and D. One of these parts has an error. Identify that has the error and indicate it in the space provided. 1. I dont like A 2. We A stories who have B unhappy C ending D ( )

often have B

a short holiday C

on Christmas D

b. Rewrite the following sentences as directed. Use the space provided to write your answers 1) If he studies well, he gets first class. (Use unless)

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2) The father provides all its children with reading pocket money. (rewrite in passive voice) _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ words

c. Complete the following sentences by filling each blank with more suitable of the two given in brackets 1. The modern generation doesnt like to take the _______________of the elders. (advise / advice) 2. The two friends each other on their success in the competitive examination. (Compliment / complement) IV. Reading comprehension

Two reading comprehensions would be provided. Each reading comprehension would be followed by 20 multiple choice questions.