Stage 1 and stage 2 of National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) has a language test (LT). There are 50 questions carrying 1 mark each (total marks 50). NTSE LT has a duration of 45 minutes. It is not easy to crack NTSE without proper preparation. Here at NCERT Guides, we have comprehensive reference materials for NTSE exams.

NTSE English Practice Test 1

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. We had a ………………………….. about his plans. (discuss)

2. The citizens complained that the ………………………… of water and gas for domestic use was insufficient. (provide)

3. He spent a ………………………….. amount of money to build his business. (consider)

4. His ……………………………. (disappoint) knew no bounds when he failed his test.

5. Her parents were upset when she announced her …………………………. (decide) to marry her boyfriend.

6. He ……………………………. in the third attempt. (success)

7. If you follow my advice, you will ………………………….. (success)

8. Film actors enjoy great …………………………. (popular)

9. Sarojini Naidu enjoys a ………………………….. place among India’s freedom fighters. (honour)

10. Our survival must not be ………………………….. on others. (depend)

11. His parents’ ……………………….. helped him to be successful in life. (encourage)

12. An ………………………….. is one who is employed. (employ)

13. It was just one of life’s little ……………………… (ironic)

14. My brother is a soccer …………………………. (enthusiasm)

15. Women have greater power of ……………………………… than me. (endure)

Answers

1. We had a discussion about his plans.

2. The citizens complained that the provision of water and gas for domestic use was insufficient.

3. He spent a considerable amount of money to build his business.

4. His disappointment knew no bounds when he failed his test.

5. Her parents were upset when she announced her decision to marry her boyfriend.

6. He succeeded in the third attempt.

7. If you follow my advice, you will succeed.

8. Film actors enjoy great popularity.

9. Sarojini Naidu enjoys a honourable place among India’s freedom fighters.

10. Our survival must not be dependent on others.

11. His parents’ encouragement helped him to be successful in life.

12. An employee is one who is employed.

13. It was just one of life’s little ironies.

14. My brother is a soccer enthusiast.

15. Women have greater power of endurance than men.