KTET 2025 Category 2 English Questions, Mock Test & Previous Year Papers
KTET Category 2 English Q&A
(91-95): Read the passage given below and choose the best option from the ones given.
Excessive screen media usage in children can have both positive and negative impacts on their development. Regarding cognitive development, screens have the potential to enhance education and learning. However, studies have shown that excessive screen time and media multitasking can negatively affect decision-making, sensori-motor development and academic outcomes. Early screen posure has been associated with lower cognitive abilities and academic performance in later years. Language development is also affected by screen time, as it diminishes the quantity and quality of interactions between children and caregivers.
Contextual factors such as co-viewing and anpropriateness of content play a role in determining the impact on language development.
Excessive screen usage can also lead to problems in social-emotional development, including obesity, sleep disturbances, depression nd anxiety. It can impair emotional comprehension, promote aggressive behaviour and ender social and emotional competence. It has so heen shown that excessive screen time and Deprivation are linked to obesity, which in en can affect self-esteem and lead to social lation and more screen time.
Parents play a crucial role in managing and reducing screen time. Parental limitations and the sence of screens in bedrooms have been found to significantly reduce screen usage. Parents should also set an example by managing their own screen time. Overall, it is important for caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals to understand the potential risks of excessive screen usage and implement strategies to promote healthy development in children, including alternative activities that foster cognitive, linguistic and social-emotional skills.
91. Parents should also set an example to their children by:
(A) managing their own screen time.
(B) reducing screen usage in bedrooms.
(C) by raising awareness among them.
(D) imposing disciplinary measures.
Answer
A
92. According to the passage: providing alternative activities that foster cognitive. linguistic and social-emotional skills will:
(A) help to reduce screen time.
(B) promote healthy development in children.
(C) develop social and emotional skills.
(D) all the above.
Answer
A
93. Which of the following statement is true ?
Excessive screen media usage can:
(A) have positive impacts on children.
(B) have negative impacts on children.
(C) negatively affect decision-making and academic outcomes.
(D) all the above.
Answer
C
94. The passage above highlights problems related to ________ in children.
(A) social and emotional development
(B) linguistic development
(C) cognitive development
(D) excessive screen media usage
Answer
D
95. Reduced quantity and quality of interactions due to prolonged screen time:
(A) causes aggressive behaviour.
(B) diminishes language development.
(C) affects decision-making.
(D) causes sleep disturbances and depression
Answer
D
96. Teachers can effectively integrate tec into English language teaching by:
(A) using technology to replace traditional teaching methods.
(B) incorporating multimedia resources to enhance learning.
(C) avoiding technology to prevent distractions.
(D) relying solely on textbooks and other reading materials.
Answer
B
97. Which of the following strategies helps in developing students' listening skills ?
(A) Reading aloud from the textbook
(B) Attending to recorded conversations and answering questions
(C) Writing short paragraphs and essays
(D) Completing grammar exercises
Answer
B
98. What is the primary focus of formative assessment?
(A) To evaluate students' prior knowledge.
(B) To assign final grades to promote students.
(C) To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback.
(D) To compare student performance with set standards.
Answer
C
100. Which of the following is an effective way to initiate a lesson?
(A) Giving a prolonged lecture.
(B) Distributing homework for the next class.
(C) Showing a relevant video clip on the subject.
(D) Conducting a surprise quiz.
Answer
A
101. Which of the following is an example of active and experiential learning?
(A) Lecturing for the entire class period.
(B) Students working on a group project.
(C) Giving students a quiz at the end of the lesson.
(D) Giving notes for students to read.
Answer
B
102. The purpose of scaffolding in teacher is to
A) give students complete autonomy in their learning.
(B) gradually reduce support as students become more independent.
(C) provide permanent assistance to all students.
(D) encourage competition among students.
Answer
B
103. The purpose of using role-play activities inlanguage teaching is to:
(A) improve students' reading comprehension.
(B) practise listening and speaking skills in a simulated context.
(C) enhance students reading and writing abilities.
(D) teach grammar rules for proper usa
Answer
B
104. Which teaching technique involves explaining their reasoning to each other?
(A) Direct instruction
(B) Peer teaching
(C) Demonstration
(D) Lecture
Answer
B
105. The primary focus of the Communicative Language Teaching approach is to:
(A) master the grammar rules of the language.
(B) drill various language structures.
(C) improve the ability to communicate in real-life situations.
(D) engage students in language drills.
Answer
C
106. Which of the following techniques can help engage students during a lesson?
(A)Prolonged lecturing
(B)Interactive discussions
(C)Assigning pages for reading
(D)Sole reliance on note-taking
Answer
B
107. Which strategy is most effective in a diverse
(A) Using a one-size-fits-all approach.
(B) Providing the same resources to all students.
(C) Adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
(D) Assigning more homework to struggling students.
Answer
C
108. Use of authentic materials in language teaching is helpful because:
(A) they are easier to grade and use.
(B) they focus on theoretical knowledge.
(C) they simplify the learning process.
(D) they expose students to real-life language use
Answer
D
109. Pick out from the following, the strategy that help maintain classroom discipline:
(A) Ignoring disorderly behaviour
(B) Introducing severe punishment
(C) Addressing only major issues
(D) Encouraging students to manage themselves
Answer
D
110. Which of the following is an effects strategy for teaching vocabulary?
(A) Giving detailed definition of word
(B) Using words in situation or real-contexts
(C) Asking students to memorize word lists
(D)Giving a weekly vocabulary test
Answer
B
111. Choose the question to get the answer 'Once a week.
(A) How many times do you visit your grandparents?
(B) How long do you visit your grandparents?
(C) How often do you visit your grandparents?
(D) How far do you visit your grandparents ?
Answer
C
112. A cat is the natural enemy of a rat,
(A) is it?
(B) isn't it?
(C) are they?
(D) aren't they?
Answer
B
113. 'In the end, he had to surrender and accept the job on their terms."
The underlined word can be replaced
using:
(A) give out
(B) give up
(C) give in
(D) give away
Answer
B
114. The more you walk; will be your health.
(A) best
(B) the best
(C) better
(D) the better
Answer
D
115. If the team had practised well,
(A) they could have win the trophy
(B) they could have won the trophy
(C) I they can win the trophy
(D) I can have won the trophy
Answer
B
116. Directing, requesting, advising, suggesting etc, are:
(A) language discourses.
(B) language functions.
(C) language forms.
(D) language elements.
Answer
B
117. "Even if it rains I will reach there well in time." This means:
(A) If it rains I will reach there well in time.
(B) If it doesn't rain I will reach there well in time.
(C) I am less likely to reach there well in time, if it rains.
(D) I will certainly reach there well in time.
Answer
A
118. He'd had a car like the one he bought last week. The expanded form of 'He'd' is:
(A) He did
(B) He had
(C) He could
(D) He would
Answer
B
119. She prefers wearing saree____ salwar___ weekdays.
(A) of, to
(B) to, on
(C) to, in
(D) with, in
Answer
B
120. "I will finish it in my first attempt", Rini says.
This shows her:
(A) desire
(B) decision
(C) determination
(D) intention
Answer
C
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