Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #551

Question 1

Pick the correctly spelt word:

Accepted Answer

Silhouette — Silhouette is the standard spelling.

Answer

Silhoute

Answer

Silhoutte

Answer

Sillhoute

Question 2

When dealing with a student who is consistently off-task and disruptive despite repeated gentle reminders, what is the next appropriate step in a typical progressive discipline model?

Accepted Answer

D. Having a private conversation with the student to understand the root cause and discuss expectations. — A private conversation with the student is the next logical step in a progressive discipline model after gentle reminders, as it allows the teacher to understand underlying issues and collaboratively set expectations. Immediate severe punishment or public shaming are counterproductive and ignoring the behavior is ineffective.

Answer

A. Immediately sending the student to the principal's office for severe punishment.

Answer

B. Publicly shaming the student in front of their peers to deter future misbehavior.

Answer

C. Ignoring the behavior, hoping it will eventually stop on its own.

Question 3

Who is the current President of the Maldives (as of late 2024)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mohamed Muizzu — Muizzu from Nov 2023.‌​‍

Answer

Yameen

Answer

Gayoom

Answer

Solih

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

C. The term of office of the Election Commissioners is fixed for 6 years or until they attain the age of 65, whichever is earlier. — Option C is incorrect because the term of office for Election Commissioners is 6 years or up to the age of 65, whichever is earlier, but there is no fixed term like 6 years alone. The removal process for Election Commissioners (other than the Chief) is simpler and does not require impeachment.

Answer

A. The Election Commission is a constitutional body under Article 324 of the Constitution.

Answer

B. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.

Answer

D. The Election Commission can be removed from office only through a process of impeachment similar to that of the Judges of the Supreme Court.

Question 5

D Gukesh World Chess Champion:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2024 Dec — Beat Ding Liren, Singapore Dec 2024.‌​‍

Answer

2025

Answer

Lost

Answer

2023

Question 6

Boiling point of water at sea level:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100°C — 100°C (212°F) at standard atmospheric pressure.‌​‍

Answer

120°C

Answer

110°C

Answer

90°C

Question 7

Two projectiles launched at complementary angles (θ and 90-θ) with same speed have equal:

Accepted Answer

Range — R ∝ sin(2θ) = sin(180-2θ) = sin 2(90-θ). Same range; different heights and times.

Answer

Maximum height

Answer

Time of flight

Answer

Velocity

Question 8

A primary school English teacher is introducing new action verbs like "jump," "run," and "sit." To ensure maximum comprehension and retention without relying heavily on translation, which language teaching method would be most effective for this lesson?

Accepted Answer

C. Total Physical Response (TPR) — Total Physical Response (TPR) is highly effective for teaching action verbs and commands, especially to beginners, as it links language directly to physical actions. This method reduces anxiety and promotes rapid comprehension and retention without relying on explicit translation, making it ideal for the given scenario.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method

Answer

B. Audio-Lingual Method

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D. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

Question 9

Article 17 abolishes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Untouchability — Article 17 abolishes untouchability.‌​‍

Answer

Titles

Answer

Child labour

Answer

Discrimination

Question 10

The antonym of 'VOLUNTARY' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Compulsory — Voluntary = done by choice. Compulsory = mandatory, forced.‌​‍

Answer

Optional

Answer

Willing

Answer

Free

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #551