11. Which among the following is an example of possessive pronoun?
(A) Myself
(B) Whom
(C) Those
(D) His
Answer:
(D) His
Explanation:
A possessive pronoun indicates ownership. “His” shows possession. (“Myself” is reflexive, “Whom” is relative/interrogative, and “Those” is demonstrative).
12. The word ‘cupboard’ is an example of which of the following?
(A) Abstract Noun
(B) Compound Noun
(C) Collective Noun
(D) Proper Noun
Answer:
(B) Compound Noun
Explanation:
“Cupboard” is formed by joining two separate nouns (“cup” + “board”) together to create a new single noun, making it a compound noun.
13. Which among the following is not related with the idiom “Down to Earth”?
(A) Sensible
(B) Unpretentious
(C) Realistic
(D) Impractical
Answer:
(D) Impractical
Explanation:
Someone who is “down to earth” is sensible, realistic, and unpretentious. “Impractical” is the opposite of these traits, meaning it is not related to the idiom.
14. A group of locusts is called.
(A) Swarm
(B) Fleet
(C) Pack
(D) Troupe
Answer:
(A) Swarm
Explanation:
In English collective nouns, a large, dense group of flying insects (such as bees or locusts) is called a “swarm.”
15. I am scared now. That Dracula film was absolutely _______.
(A) fearing
(B) panicking
(C) scaring
(D) terrifying
Answer:
(D) terrifying
Explanation:
The adverb “absolutely” is used to emphasize strong (extreme) adjectives. “Terrifying” is an extreme adjective meaning causing extreme fear.
