CTET September 2015 – Paper – I (English Language) Answer Key

Q135. Right attitudes are absolutely essential to:
A. win the goodwill of our peers and superiors
B. have harmonious relations with others
C. promote our mental well-being,
D. succeed in life

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Q136. Which of the following is the highest level of cognitive ability?
A. Knowing
B. Understanding
C. Evaluating
D. Analyzing

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Answer − C

Q137. Why is story telling most important in an English language class at primary level?
A. It is useful for developing integrated language skills
B. It develops moral values among the students
C. It improves students’ vocabulary –
D. It creates fun in the class

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Answer − A

Q138. A good teacher is one who:
A. gives them ample opportunities to learn
B. gives them useful information
C. explains concepts and principles
D. gives printed notes to students

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Answer − A

Q139. Which of the following helps in learning the secon language without using the printed text? A. Situational approach
B. Natural approach
C. Language immersion
D. Grammar-translation method

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Answer − B

Q140. A person, who is a fluent speaker, is likely to possess:
A. Logico-mathematical ability
B. Bodily-kinesthetic ability
C. Musical ability
D. Verbal-linguistic ability

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Answer − D

Q141. Which approach emphasizes interaction as the means and the goal of learning a language?
A. Communicative
B. Oral-aural
C. Immersion
D. Silent way

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Answer − A

Q142. Maximum participation of students during teaching in a language class-room is possible through:
A. Lecture method
B. Translation method
C. Inductive method
D. Discussion and demonstration methods

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Answer − D

Q143. Dyslexia is an intellectual disability that negatively affects the understanding abilities in terms of:
A. Oral language
B. Sign language
C. Dialect
D. Reading

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Answer − D

Q144. The Linguist, Noam Chomsky maintains that every child has an innate Language Acquisition Device (LAD) that he/she uses for:
A. Phonemes
B. Universal Grammar
C. Complex words
D. Semantics

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Answer − B

Q145. The structural approach advocates:
A. resorting to fluency
B. selection and gradation of material
C. assessing learners’ performance
D. using mother tongue

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Answer − B

Q146. According to social-cultural theory of Vygotsky:
A. Self-directed speech is the lowest stage of the scaffolding
B. Children can think in abstract terms if abstract material is provided at a lower age
C. Children think in different domain and do not take a complete perspective
D. Culture helps in language development

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Answer − D

Q147. What is the main purpose of poetry recitation in a language classroom?
A. To appreciate and enjoy the poem
B. To give their opinions about the poem
C. To become aware of the poet and her works
D. To know the historical background of the poem

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Answer − A

Q148. Who strongly maintains that language is learnt by imitation of stimuli and reinforcement of correct responses?
A. Albert Bandura
B. Kurt Lewin
C. Tolman
D. B.F. Skinner

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Answer − D

Q149. Under which activity do recognising sounds and deducing meanings from them come?
A. Speaking
B. Listening
C. Reading
D. Writing

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Answer − B

Q150. During the process of language learning, students lack confidence in their pronunciation. How can one overcome this?
A. Providing scope for special activities with the help of language experts for removing speaking defects
B. Correcting mistakes immediately
C. Reading aloud in the classroom
D. Organizing play like tasks in which children can talk to one another

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Answer − C