IGKO Class 5 - Sample question paper 07
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Q101) What does the idiom 'To let the cat out of the bag' mean?
a) To spill water accidentally
b) To reveal a secret unintentionally
c) To release a pet cat
d) To chase after something
Answer: b) To reveal a secret unintentionally
Explanation: The idiom 'To let the cat out of the bag' means to unintentionally reveal a secret.
Q102) Which of the following characters is known as the "Boy Who Lived" in J.K. Rowling's book series?
a) Severus Snape
b) Draco Malfoy
c) Ron Weasley
d) Harry Potter
Answer: d) Harry Potter
Explanation: Harry Potter is known as the "Boy Who Lived" in J.K. Rowling's book series.
Q103) If a poem consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme, what is it called?
a) Ballad
b) Haiku
c) Sonnet
d) Limerick
Answer: c) Sonnet
Explanation: A sonnet is a poem consisting of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme, often used to express emotions or thoughts.
Q104) Which of the following authors is known for writing the novel "Pride and Prejudice"?
a) Jane Austen
b) Charles Dickens
c) Mark Twain
d) George Orwell
Answer: a) Jane Austen
Explanation: Jane Austen is the author of the novel "Pride and Prejudice," which is a classic work of literature.
Q105) What does the phrase 'To kill two birds with one stone' mean?
a) To save birds
b) To perform a difficult task
c) To achieve two goals with one action
d) To harm birds
Answer: c) To achieve two goals with one action
Explanation: The phrase 'To kill two birds with one stone' means to accomplish two objectives with a single effort.
Q106) Which famous playwright wrote the tragedy "Romeo and Juliet"?
a) William Wordsworth
b) William Blake
c) William Shakespeare
d) William Faulkner
Answer: c) William Shakespeare
Explanation: "Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy written by the renowned playwright William Shakespeare.
Q107) What literary device is used when a non-human object is given human-like qualities?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Alliteration
Answer: c) Personification
Explanation: Personification is a literary device where non-human objects or abstract concepts are given human-like qualities or attributes.
Q108) Who wrote the famous play "Hamlet"?
a) Charles Dickens
b) Mark Twain
c) William Shakespeare
d) George Orwell
Answer: c) William Shakespeare
Explanation: "Hamlet" is a tragedy written by the renowned playwright William Shakespeare.
Q109) What is the main theme of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee?
a) Time travel
b) Social injustice and racism
c) Adventure and exploration
d) Supernatural occurrences
Answer: b) Social injustice and racism
Explanation: "To Kill a Mockingbird" addresses themes of social injustice and racism in society.
Q110) What is the term for a long narrative poem that tells the adventures of a heroic figure?
a) Limerick
b) Ballad
c) Epic
d) Sonnet
Answer: c) Epic
Explanation: An epic is a long narrative poem that typically tells the adventures of a heroic figure or legendary events.
Q111) What is the term for the repetition of the same sounds at the beginning of nearby words?
a) Alliteration
b) Onomatopoeia
c) Rhyme
d) Simile
Answer: a) Alliteration
Explanation: Alliteration is the repetition of the same sounds at the beginning of nearby words for poetic effect.
Q112) Who wrote the novel "Little Women"?
a) Louisa May Alcott
b) Jane Austen
c) Emily Brontë
d) Charlotte Brontë
Answer: a) Louisa May Alcott
Explanation: "Little Women" was written by Louisa May Alcott and is a classic work of literature.
Q113) What is the term for a figure of speech that involves an exaggerated statement for effect?
a) Allusion
b) Simile
c) Hyperbole
d) Metaphor
Answer: c) Hyperbole
Explanation: Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Q114) Which classic novel features the character Huckleberry Finn?
a) "Pride and Prejudice"
b) "Great Expectations"
c) "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
d) "War and Peace"
Answer: c) "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
Explanation: "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is a classic novel written by Mark Twain.
Q115) What literary term refers to the main idea or underlying meaning of a work?
a) Plot
b) Setting
c) Theme
d) Characterization
Answer: c) Theme
Explanation: Theme is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.
Q116) Who is the author of the book "The Chronicles of Narnia" series?
a) J.R.R. Tolkien
b) C.S. Lewis
c) George Orwell
d) Roald Dahl
Answer: b) C.S. Lewis
Explanation: "The Chronicles of Narnia" series was written by C.S. Lewis.
Q117) What is the term for a brief and often witty or satirical saying?
a) Epilogue
b) Prologue
c) Maxim
d) Sonnet
Answer: c) Maxim
Explanation: A maxim is a brief and often witty or satirical saying that conveys a general truth or principle.
Q118) Who wrote the famous poem "The Raven"?
a) Edgar Allan Poe
b) Emily Dickinson
c) Robert Frost
d) Langston Hughes
Answer: a) Edgar Allan Poe
Explanation: "The Raven" is a famous poem written by Edgar Allan Poe.
Q119) Which literary work begins with the line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"?
a) "Moby-Dick"
b) "Frankenstein"
c) "A Tale of Two Cities"
d) "1984"
Answer: c) "A Tale of Two Cities"
Explanation: The novel "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens begins with the famous line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Q120) What literary device involves a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Alliteration
d) Onomatopoeia
Answer: b) Simile
Explanation: A simile is a literary device that involves a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
Q121) What qualities can help you develop strong interpersonal relationships?
a) Arrogance and selfishness
b) Empathy and active listening
c) Isolation and indifference
d) Criticism and impatience
Answer: b) Empathy and active listening
Explanation: Developing strong interpersonal relationships involves qualities like empathy (understanding others' feelings) and active listening (paying attention to what others say).
Q122) Respecting others' opinions and beliefs is an example of:
a) Cooperation
b) Communication
c) Tolerance
d) Competition
Answer: c) Tolerance
Explanation: Respecting others' opinions and beliefs, even if they differ from yours, is an example of practicing tolerance.
Q123) Which of the following is a healthy way to cope with stress?
a) Isolating yourself from others
b) Engaging in physical activities
c) Ignoring your problems
d) Suppressing your emotions
Answer: b) Engaging in physical activities
Explanation: Engaging in physical activities like exercise can help reduce stress and improve your mental well-being.
Q124) Why is effective communication important in life?
a) It helps you dominate conversations
b) It prevents misunderstandings
c) It forces others to agree with you
d) It promotes competition
Answer: b) It prevents misunderstandings
Explanation: Effective communication helps convey your thoughts clearly and prevents misunderstandings that can lead to conflicts.
Q125) Which life skill involves making thoughtful and responsible decisions?
a) Procrastination
b) Indecisiveness
c) Decision-making
d) Hesitation
Answer: c) Decision-making
Explanation: Decision-making is a life skill that involves making thoughtful and responsible choices based on available information.