WBBPE
D.EL.ED
CPS-02 ENGLISH
PYQ MCQ & 2 MARKS QUESTION SOLUTIONS
D.EL.Ed. 2021
1. B. Short
Answer Questions
(i) The
Mayas believed that without daily prayer to their gods, nothing would grow,
leading to widespread starvation.
(ii) Maya
writing is called hieroglyphics because its system of over one thousand glyphs
visually resembles Ancient Egyptian writing.
(iii)
Spanish priests burned Maya books because they believed the codices contained
images and writings of demons and devils.
(iv)
Mayas believed monsters from the Place of Awe could reach through mirrors to
kidnap individuals into another world.
(v)
Approximately ten thousand individual Maya codices have been discovered by
archaeologists so far.
(vi)
During human sacrifice, priests killed a person by cutting open their chest and
removing their still-beating heart.
2. Fill in the
Blanks
(i)
broken
(ii)
going to rise
(iii)
CALL
(iv)
English
(v)
Mother
(vi)
skill
(vii)
National Curriculum Framework
(viii) English
as a Second Language
(ix)
Education Commission
(x)
learner
3. Short Answer
Questions
(i)
Computers provide interactive software, multimedia resources, and authentic
language input to enhance language skills and learner engagement.
(ii)
Language learning is a conscious process of gaining knowledge about language
rules, vocabulary, and grammar through direct classroom instruction.
(iii)
Task-based Language Teaching focuses on learners using target language
meaningfully to complete specific, real-world tasks and communicative
objectives.
(iv)
Blackboards allow teachers to present key vocabulary, illustrate structural
patterns, and provide clear visual focus for the entire class.
(v) The
Eclectic Method combines various language teaching methodologies, techniques,
and activities tailored to suit diverse learner needs.
(vi) A
trauma-free, homely environment lowers anxiety, builds confidence, and fosters
active, natural participation in acquiring a new language.
D.EL.Ed. 2022
B. Short Answer
Questions
(i)
Passing the Matriculation Examination creditably in 1903 helped Ramanujan
obtain a scholarship at Government College, Kumbakonam.
(ii) At
age 13, Ramanujan borrowed Loney's Trigonometry from a degree student and
solved all its problems independently.
(iii)
Ramanujan performed poorly in other subjects due to his total preoccupation
with mathematics, leading to failed exam attempts.
(iv)
Ramanujan was elected Fellow of Trinity College for his remarkable
contributions to Number Theory.
(v) At
the persistent request of friends, Ramanujan corresponded with Prof. G. H.
Hardy by mail, leading to his discovery.
(vi)
Ramanujan did work of profound originality at Cambridge, achieving fellowship
in Trinity College and the Royal Society.
2. Fill in the
Blanks
(i)
Listening, speaking, reading and writing
(ii)
Teaching Learning Material
(iii)
Teacher Education Institution
(iv) link
(v)
Grammar Translation
(vi) Kothari
Commission
(vii)
Realia
(viii)
Mixed method
(ix)
English Language Teaching
(x)
Computer Assisted Language Learning
3. Short Answer
Questions
(i) Child-centric
learning places the learner at the center of instruction, tailoring methods to
their individual needs and interest.
(ii) A
lesson plan outlines structured objectives, activities, and time management to
ensure organized and effective language delivery.
(iii)
Wall magazines encourage creative writing, collaboration, and self-expression,
enhancing reading and writing proficiency among learners.
(iv)
Phonetics is the branch of linguistics that studies the production,
transmission, and perception of human speech sounds.
(v)
Language acquisition is subconscious learning through exposure, whereas
language learning is a conscious process via formal instruction.
(vi)
Cooperative Language Teaching is an instructional approach where learners work
in small groups to accomplish shared learning objectives interactively.
D.EL.Ed. 2023
B. Short Answer
Questions
(i)
Regular exercise strengthens the heart and lungs, enhances blood circulation,
and lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke.
(ii)
Exercise burns calories and builds muscle mass, helping individuals achieve and
maintain a healthy body composition.
(iii) It
releases endorphins that promote feelings of happiness and well-being, reducing
stress, anxiety, and depression.
(iv)
Group physical activities provide opportunities for social interaction,
camaraderie, and support essential for emotional well-being.
(v)
Physical exercise improves cardiovascular health, maintains weight, boosts
mood, and strengthens social connections.
(vi)
Exercise enhances cognitive function by releasing neurotransmitters that
improve memory, concentration, and overall mental acuity.
2. Fill in the
Blanks
(i)
Computer Assisted Language Learning
(ii)
English as a Foreign Language
(iii)
Communicative Language Teaching
(iv)
remedial
(v) to
buy
(vi) have
been building
(vii)
would fall
(viii)
will be
(ix)
trauma
(x)
arrives
3. Short Answer
Questions
(i)
English is called a library language because it serves as a gateway to access
worldwide scientific, academic, and technical literature.
(ii)
Language acquisition is an unconscious process of learning language naturally,
whereas language learning is a conscious process via formal instruction.
(iii) Cooperative
language teaching is an instructional approach where students work in small
groups to accomplish shared learning tasks interactively.
(iv) Scaffolding
refers to temporary support provided by a teacher or peer to help a learner
master new concepts or skills.
(v)
Developing listening skills aids in understanding oral input, improving
pronunciation, and facilitating effective real-life communication.
(vi)
Realia uses real-world objects in the classroom to make language concepts
concrete, relatable, and visually engaging for students.
D.EL.Ed. 2024
A. Short Answer
Questions
(i)
Language acquisition is an unconscious, natural process of learning language,
whereas language learning is a conscious process acquired through formal
instruction.
(ii)
Communicative competence is the ability to use language accurately, fluently,
and appropriately in social and contextual real-life situations.
(iii)
Language immersion is an instructional technique where the target language is
used as the exclusive medium of instruction for teaching school subjects.
(iv)
Using a real apple or a toy clock during classroom instruction to explain
vocabulary words to Class III students.
(v)
Teaching a story about local festivals like Durga Puja or Diwali using English
vocabulary to connect language learning with native culture.
(vi)
- (a) Trees provide us with delicious fruits, durable
wood for furniture, and vital oxygen to breathe.
- (b) Trees rely on rain and sun to grow healthily,
while protecting our soil during a severe cyclone.
B. Language
& Grammar Questions
(i) While
travelling across the forest, we saw a leopard. We were terrified, but it slept
quietly; it had not seen us.
(ii) I
was playing football when it started raining. So I had to leave for home.
(iii) The
Guru said to his disciple, "Why can you not find peace even after such a
long meditation?"
(iv)
- (a) Crow
- (b) Peacock
- (c) Owl
- (d) Vulture
(v) A
fraud took away all his savings.
(vi)
- (a) Please give your attendance before entering the
examination hall.
- (b) She loves to sing classical music in the
morning practice sessions.
