English Nios Plus Two PQ Welcome to your English Nios Plus Two PQ Total Questions: 52 Name Mobile No: 1. Practicing Yoga can help improve cardiovascular health? Read the following passage and identify the True and False sentences. Yoga is an ancient practice that offers numerous health benefits, making it an excellentaddition to any wellness routine. It combines physical postures, breathing exercises andmeditation to promote overall well-being. One of the primary benefits of Yoga is its ability toimprove flexibility and strength. Regular practice helps to stretch and tone muscles, enhancingphysical fitness and reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, Yoga is known for its positiveimpact on mental health. The focus on breath control and mindfulness can significantlyreduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. Yoga also supportscardiovascular workout, improving heart health and circulation. Moreover, Yoga can aid inweight management by increasing metabolism and promoting mindful eating habits. Anothersignificant benefit of Yoga is its ability to enhance respiratory function. The deep breathingtechniques practiced in yoga increase lung capacity and improve overall respiratory efficiency.This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions such as Asthma.Furthermore, Yoga promotes better sleep. The relaxation techniques and physical activityhelp to regulate sleep patterns, leading to more restful and restorative sleep.In summary, Yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both the body and mind, making it aninvaluable tool for maintaining and improving health. True Cannot say False Sometimes true None Hint 2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of verbs. Water __________ (boil) at 1008 Celsius. boil boils boiled is boiling None Hint 3. Read the statements carefully and identify them as True and False. A formal letter should always be written in a conversational tone? True False Cannot say Sometimes true None Hint 4. Which of the following should be the first step when dealing with a caller who tends to chat irrelevantly and keep the telephone lines needlessly engaged ? Politely remind the caller of the main purpose of the conversation. End the call abruptly to same time. Listen patiently to the caller without interrupting. Summarize the key points discussed so far None Hint 5. Read the statements carefully and identify them as True and False. Notes should be written in complete sentences? The sender’s address is written in the top right corner of the letter Sometimes true False True Cannot say None Hint 6. She succeeded in the exams. She studied diligently everyday. (because Because she succeeded in the exams, she studied diligently. She studied diligently every day because she succeeded in the exams. Because she studied diligently every day, she succeeded in the exams. She succeeded in the exams, although she studied diligently every day. None Hint 7. In the sentence ‘He doesn’t care for dancing’, the non-finite verb is a(n) : Finite verb Gerund Infinitive Participle None Hint 8. In a hospital, the Doctor meets the Nurse and asks, “How are you ?”. Which expression could you use in response ? Select the correct response. Thanks I am fine, Thank you, Doctor Fine Thanks Fine None Hint 9. __________ old is the building ? It’s about 200 years old. What When Where How None Hint 10. What is one of the primary responsibilities of a receptionist when welcoming guests ? To take their personal information To ignore them until they speak. To offer them help and assistance. To direct them to the nearest exit. None Hint 11. Fill in the blanks with appropriate ‘Wh’ questions. __________ did you buy ? A box of chocolates. Why Where When What None Hint 12. Study and practice the short exchanges/dialogues given below. Identify the relationship. Read the questions carefully and choose suitable answers. X : Good Morning Sir’!Y : Good Morning, Harish! Didn’t see you in the morning. Are you fine ?X : Yes, Sir, Thank you, I had to take permission as I had to receive my sister fromthe railway station. Informal None of the above Neutral Formal None Hint 13. Which of the following is a key component of the salutation in a formal letter ? Choose the correct alternatives To whom It may concern Dear (First Name) Hi (First Name) Hello None Hint 14. Read the statements carefully and identify them as True and False. The sender’s address is written in the top right corner of the letter? False True Sometimes true Cannot say None Hint 15. Yoga is not recommended for individuals with respiratory conditions? Read the following passage and identify the True and False sentences. Yoga is an ancient practice that offers numerous health benefits, making it an excellentaddition to any wellness routine. It combines physical postures, breathing exercises andmeditation to promote overall well-being. One of the primary benefits of Yoga is its ability toimprove flexibility and strength. Regular practice helps to stretch and tone muscles, enhancingphysical fitness and reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, Yoga is known for its positiveimpact on mental health. The focus on breath control and mindfulness can significantlyreduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. Yoga also supportscardiovascular workout, improving heart health and circulation. Moreover, Yoga can aid inweight management by increasing metabolism and promoting mindful eating habits. Anothersignificant benefit of Yoga is its ability to enhance respiratory function. The deep breathingtechniques practiced in yoga increase lung capacity and improve overall respiratory efficiency.This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions such as Asthma.Furthermore, Yoga promotes better sleep. The relaxation techniques and physical activityhelp to regulate sleep patterns, leading to more restful and restorative sleep.In summary, Yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both the body and mind, making it aninvaluable tool for maintaining and improving health. True False Cannot say Sometimes true None Hint 16. Why might the speaker believe that the second road has “the better claim” ? Because it led to a beautiful destination Because it was shorter and easier Because others told him to take it Because it was grassy and wanted wear None Hint 17. UNESCO believes tailoring messages for different groups is important to enable them to understand and pass on the message.? Read the text carefully and identify the True and False sentences. "The message must be tailored for different groups in order to enable them to understand andpass on the message. UNESCO believes that by disseminating information to help peopleunderstand what AIDS does to the body, it is important not to have negative campaigns as theseoften lead to stigmatization and discrimination." False, because tailoring messages can create confusion among different groups. False, because all groups should receive the same standard message. True, but only if the message includes fear-based tactics. True, because different groups need messages in a form they can relate to and share. None Hint 18. Complete the following sentence : __________ is considered as the greatest enemy of mankind. "Read the following passage carefully and answer " The greatest enemy of mankind as people have discovered is not science but war. Sciencemerely reflects the social forces by which it is surrounded. It is found that there is peace, science isconstructive, when there is war, science is perverted to destructive ends. The weapons which sciencegives us don’t necessarily create war, these make war increasingly more terrible. Until now it has broughtus to the doorstep of doom. Our main problem, therefore is not to curb, science but to stop war. This isa job in which everybody must participate, including the scientist. But the bomb of Hiroshima suddenlywoke up to the fact that we have very little time. The hour is late and our work has scarcely begun.Now we are face to face with this urgent question, “Can education and tolerance, understanding andcreative intelligence run fast enough to keep us abreast with our own mounting capacity to destroy ?”.That is the question which we will have to answer one way or the other in this generation. Science musthelp us in finding the answer, but ultimately the main decision lies within ourselves. Poverty Science Ignorance War None Hint 19. Complete the following sentence : Science needs to be directed towards __________ purposes. "Read the following passage carefully and answer" The greatest enemy of mankind as people have discovered is not science but war. Sciencemerely reflects the social forces by which it is surrounded. It is found that there is peace, science isconstructive, when there is war, science is perverted to destructive ends. The weapons which sciencegives us don’t necessarily create war, these make war increasingly more terrible. Until now it has broughtus to the doorstep of doom. Our main problem, therefore is not to curb, science but to stop war. This isa job in which everybody must participate, including the scientist. But the bomb of Hiroshima suddenlywoke up to the fact that we have very little time. The hour is late and our work has scarcely begun.Now we are face to face with this urgent question, “Can education and tolerance, understanding andcreative intelligence run fast enough to keep us abreast with our own mounting capacity to destroy ?”.That is the question which we will have to answer one way or the other in this generation. Science musthelp us in finding the answer, but ultimately the main decision lies within ourselves. constructive destructive commercial military None Hint 20. Which of the following sentences contains a non-finite verb ? He began working when he was fourteen years old. I will help you. You have been dreaming. I am going to meet Raju at the station at six. None Hint 21. Which of the following is NOT typically kept on a receptionist’s desk ? Visitor register Appointment diary Telephone Typewriter None Hint 22. What tone is most appropriate for a formal letter ? Informal and chatty Casual and friendly Professional and respectful Sarcastic and humerous None Hint 23. Yoga can aid in weight management by increasing metabolism.? Read the following passage and identify the True and False sentences. Yoga is an ancient practice that offers numerous health benefits, making it an excellentaddition to any wellness routine. It combines physical postures, breathing exercises andmeditation to promote overall well-being. One of the primary benefits of Yoga is its ability toimprove flexibility and strength. Regular practice helps to stretch and tone muscles, enhancingphysical fitness and reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, Yoga is known for its positiveimpact on mental health. The focus on breath control and mindfulness can significantlyreduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. Yoga also supportscardiovascular workout, improving heart health and circulation. Moreover, Yoga can aid inweight management by increasing metabolism and promoting mindful eating habits. Anothersignificant benefit of Yoga is its ability to enhance respiratory function. The deep breathingtechniques practiced in yoga increase lung capacity and improve overall respiratory efficiency.This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions such as Asthma.Furthermore, Yoga promotes better sleep. The relaxation techniques and physical activityhelp to regulate sleep patterns, leading to more restful and restorative sleep.In summary, Yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both the body and mind, making it aninvaluable tool for maintaining and improving health. False Cannot say Sometimes true True None Hint 24. When summarizing a text, what should be the focus ? Exact wording of the original text Personal opinions Main arguments and themes Length of the summary None Hint 25. Effective communication plays a role in combating the spread of AIDS by ensuring accurate information is shared, which can change perceptions and behaviours.? "The message must be tailored for different groups in order to enable them to understand andpass on the message. UNESCO believes that by disseminating information to help peopleunderstand what AIDS does to the body, it is important not to have negative campaigns as theseoften lead to stigmatization and discrimination." True, because sharing accurate information helps change how people think and act about AIDS. False, because communication does not affect people’s behavior or perceptions. False, because communication should focus only on treatment, not information sharing. True, but only if the message causes fear to stop the disease. None Hint 26. What is the main purpose of a paragraph ? Answer the following questions in one or two words : To organize ideas To write long essays To list vocabulary To confuse readers None Hint 27. What is the primary theme of the poem - “Where the mind is without fear” ? The beauty of Nature The struggle for Independence The Power of love The importance of Education None Hint 28. Read the statements carefully and identify them as True and False. It’s important to use your own words when taking notes ? Cannot say False Sometimes true True None Hint 29. What is the main purpose of informal writing ? Answer the following questions in one or two words : Advertising Formal communication Academic reporting Personal communication None Hint 30. Yoga primarily focuses on physical fitness and does not offer mental health benefits? Read the following passage and identify the True and False sentences. Yoga is an ancient practice that offers numerous health benefits, making it an excellentaddition to any wellness routine. It combines physical postures, breathing exercises andmeditation to promote overall well-being. One of the primary benefits of Yoga is its ability toimprove flexibility and strength. Regular practice helps to stretch and tone muscles, enhancingphysical fitness and reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, Yoga is known for its positiveimpact on mental health. The focus on breath control and mindfulness can significantlyreduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. Yoga also supportscardiovascular workout, improving heart health and circulation. Moreover, Yoga can aid inweight management by increasing metabolism and promoting mindful eating habits. Anothersignificant benefit of Yoga is its ability to enhance respiratory function. The deep breathingtechniques practiced in yoga increase lung capacity and improve overall respiratory efficiency.This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions such as Asthma.Furthermore, Yoga promotes better sleep. The relaxation techniques and physical activityhelp to regulate sleep patterns, leading to more restful and restorative sleep.In summary, Yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both the body and mind, making it aninvaluable tool for maintaining and improving health. Sometimes true Cannot say True False None Hint 31. The team couldn’t finish the project. The team worked hard. (Although) The team worked hard although they couldn’t finish the project. Although the team worked hard, they couldn’t finish the project. The team couldn’t finish the project because they worked hard. Although the team couldn’t finish the project, they worked hard. None Hint 32. What does the phrase “the mind is without fear” suggest about the state of mind in the ideal world described ? A mind that avoids making decisions A mind that is controlled by others A mind that is afraid of punishment A mind that is free to think and express without fear None Hint 33. You have to an e-mail to VVR travels, asking them to cancel your Bus tickets to Bangalore and the Hotel accomodation they had booked for you. You will inform about the changed date in near future. Select the appropriate points from the following - Postpone reservations, will inform about new dates, regret inconvenience caused. Cancel reservations, will inform about the new dates, regret the inconvenience caused. Cancel reservations, will decide upon new dates, regret the inconvenience caused. Cancel reservations, will inform about new dates, requested to return the booking amount. None Hint 34. Choose the correct alternatives. What is identified as the main problem in the passage ? "Read the following passage carefully and answer" The greatest enemy of mankind as people have discovered is not science but war. Sciencemerely reflects the social forces by which it is surrounded. It is found that there is peace, science isconstructive, when there is war, science is perverted to destructive ends. The weapons which sciencegives us don’t necessarily create war, these make war increasingly more terrible. Until now it has broughtus to the doorstep of doom. Our main problem, therefore is not to curb, science but to stop war. This isa job in which everybody must participate, including the scientist. But the bomb of Hiroshima suddenlywoke up to the fact that we have very little time. The hour is late and our work has scarcely begun.Now we are face to face with this urgent question, “Can education and tolerance, understanding andcreative intelligence run fast enough to keep us abreast with our own mounting capacity to destroy ?”.That is the question which we will have to answer one way or the other in this generation. Science musthelp us in finding the answer, but ultimately the main decision lies within ourselves. Advancing science Stopping War Increasing scientific funding Developing new weapons None Hint 35. Complete the following sentence : Our main problem is not to curb __________, but to abolish war. "Read the following passage carefully and answer" The greatest enemy of mankind as people have discovered is not science but war. Sciencemerely reflects the social forces by which it is surrounded. It is found that there is peace, science isconstructive, when there is war, science is perverted to destructive ends. The weapons which sciencegives us don’t necessarily create war, these make war increasingly more terrible. Until now it has broughtus to the doorstep of doom. Our main problem, therefore is not to curb, science but to stop war. This isa job in which everybody must participate, including the scientist. But the bomb of Hiroshima suddenlywoke up to the fact that we have very little time. The hour is late and our work has scarcely begun.Now we are face to face with this urgent question, “Can education and tolerance, understanding and creative intelligence run fast enough to keep us abreast with our own mounting capacity to destroy ?”.That is the question which we will have to answer one way or the other in this generation. Science musthelp us in finding the answer, but ultimately the main decision lies within ourselves. scientists freedom weapons science None Hint 36. Choose the correct alternatives. In the sentence, “ Touch your toes without bending your knee”. ‘Bending’ is a : Finite verb Infinitive Participle Gerund None Hint 37. Regular Yoga practice can lead to better sleep patterns? Read the following passage and identify the True and False sentences. Yoga is an ancient practice that offers numerous health benefits, making it an excellentaddition to any wellness routine. It combines physical postures, breathing exercises andmeditation to promote overall well-being. One of the primary benefits of Yoga is its ability toimprove flexibility and strength. Regular practice helps to stretch and tone muscles, enhancingphysical fitness and reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, Yoga is known for its positiveimpact on mental health. The focus on breath control and mindfulness can significantlyreduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. Yoga also supportscardiovascular workout, improving heart health and circulation. Moreover, Yoga can aid inweight management by increasing metabolism and promoting mindful eating habits. Anothersignificant benefit of Yoga is its ability to enhance respiratory function. The deep breathingtechniques practiced in yoga increase lung capacity and improve overall respiratory efficiency.This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions such as Asthma.Furthermore, Yoga promotes better sleep. The relaxation techniques and physical activityhelp to regulate sleep patterns, leading to more restful and restorative sleep.In summary, Yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both the body and mind, making it aninvaluable tool for maintaining and improving health. False Cannot say Sometimes true True None Hint 38. On mounting capacity to destroy can be kept under control by : "Read the following passage carefully and answer" The greatest enemy of mankind as people have discovered is not science but war. Sciencemerely reflects the social forces by which it is surrounded. It is found that there is peace, science isconstructive, when there is war, science is perverted to destructive ends. The weapons which sciencegives us don’t necessarily create war, these make war increasingly more terrible. Until now it has broughtus to the doorstep of doom. Our main problem, therefore is not to curb, science but to stop war. This isa job in which everybody must participate, including the scientist. But the bomb of Hiroshima suddenlywoke up to the fact that we have very little time. The hour is late and our work has scarcely begun.Now we are face to face with this urgent question, “Can education and tolerance, understanding andcreative intelligence run fast enough to keep us abreast with our own mounting capacity to destroy ?”.That is the question which we will have to answer one way or the other in this generation. Science musthelp us in finding the answer, but ultimately the main decision lies within ourselves. Education for all. Creativity and Intelligence. Encouraging social forces. Education, Liberal thinking and Creativity. None Hint 39. Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of verbs. The painter __________ (paint) the house for two days. paints is painting has been painting painted None 40. Yoga is beneficial only for people who are already physically fit.? Read the following passage and identify the True and False sentences. Yoga is an ancient practice that offers numerous health benefits, making it an excellentaddition to any wellness routine. It combines physical postures, breathing exercises andmeditation to promote overall well-being. One of the primary benefits of Yoga is its ability toimprove flexibility and strength. Regular practice helps to stretch and tone muscles, enhancingphysical fitness and reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, Yoga is known for its positiveimpact on mental health. The focus on breath control and mindfulness can significantlyreduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. Yoga also supportscardiovascular workout, improving heart health and circulation. Moreover, Yoga can aid inweight management by increasing metabolism and promoting mindful eating habits. Anothersignificant benefit of Yoga is its ability to enhance respiratory function. The deep breathingtechniques practiced in yoga increase lung capacity and improve overall respiratory efficiency.This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions such as Asthma.Furthermore, Yoga promotes better sleep. The relaxation techniques and physical activityhelp to regulate sleep patterns, leading to more restful and restorative sleep.In summary, Yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both the body and mind, making it aninvaluable tool for maintaining and improving health. Sometimes true False True Cannot say None Hint 41. Who is the poet of the poem “My grandmother’s house” ? Nissim Ezekeil Rabindranath Tagore Kamala Das Robert Frost None Hint 42. What is the purpose of the peasants buzzing the name of God? To protest against the rulers To celebrate a festival To seek comfort in their suffering To show their anger at God None Hint 43. Choose the correct response from the opinion given. The following expression used in this conversation is not appropriate on the phone. Receptionist : Good Morning, Sunshine hotel.Customer : I would like to inquire about room availability for next weekend.Receptionist : Certainly! Can you tell me the dates interested in ?Customer : Sure, I’m looking for a room from Friday, September 10th to Sunday,September 12th. Certainly! Could you please specify the dates you’re interested in Dates please When interested Not clear, please be clear None Hint 44. The expression ‘bring to the doorstep of doom’ means : "Read the following passage carefully and answer" The greatest enemy of mankind as people have discovered is not science but war. Sciencemerely reflects the social forces by which it is surrounded. It is found that there is peace, science isconstructive, when there is war, science is perverted to destructive ends. The weapons which sciencegives us don’t necessarily create war, these make war increasingly more terrible. Until now it has broughtus to the doorstep of doom. Our main problem, therefore is not to curb, science but to stop war. This isa job in which everybody must participate, including the scientist. But the bomb of Hiroshima suddenlywoke up to the fact that we have very little time. The hour is late and our work has scarcely begun.Now we are face to face with this urgent question, “Can education and tolerance, understanding andcreative intelligence run fast enough to keep us abreast with our own mounting capacity to destroy ?”.That is the question which we will have to answer one way or the other in this generation. Science musthelp us in finding the answer, but ultimately the main decision lies within ourselves. Lead us to threshold of a new destiny. Introduce us to an unpredictable future. Take us step by step to ruin. Carry us close to death and destruction. None Hint 45. Understanding what AIDS does to the body doesn’t help reduce misconceptions by providing factual information that clarifies the nature of the disease ? Read the text carefully and identify the True and False sentences. "The message must be tailored for different groups in order to enable them to understand andpass on the message. UNESCO believes that by disseminating information to help peopleunderstand what AIDS does to the body, it is important not to have negative campaigns as theseoften lead to stigmatization and discrimination." True, because knowing about AIDS does not change misconceptions. True, because information about AIDS always leads to stigmatization. False, because understanding AIDS helps reduce misconceptions by providing factual information. False, because misconceptions cannot be changed by any type of information. None Hint 46. What is the primary purpose of note making ? To impress teachers To memorize information To summarize content and aid understanding To create a final report None Hint 47. In the sentence, I found him standing at the door, ‘Standing’ functions as a : Gerund Infinitive Finite verb Participle None Hint 48. People usually use short forms when ending e-mails. Select the correct match. BFN - bring for now IMO - in my opinion BBL - be back later IOW - in other words None Hint 49. What is the primary purpose of researching a company prior to an interview ? (i) To find out the salary offered.(ii) To convince the interviewer of your sincerity.(iii) To learn about company gossip.(iv) To prepare for casual conversation. Only (i) is True All options are False All options are True. Only (ii) is True None Hint 50. Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of verbs. I __________ (see) Rajesh yesterday morning. have seen saw see am seeing None Hint 51. What decision does the speaker make regarding the true paths in the poem ‘The Road not Taken’ ? The speaker chooses the less traveled path, which makes a significant difference in his life. The speaker takes both paths one after the other. The speaker decides not to choose either path and turns back. The speaker chooses the more popular and frequently used path. None Hint 52. What is the first step a receptionist should take when receiving a Call ? Greets and gives identity Offers help Obtains caller’s name Acknowledges the call None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post TEST 15 June 18, 2025 Next post Malayalam Nios Plus Two PQ June 18, 2025
