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AP TET 2026 PAPER IIA Hindi Language 2 ENGLISH PART-3

AP TET 2026 | PAPER IIA-Hindi | Language 2 ENGLISH 

Exam Date: 12 August, 2026

AP TET 2026 Paper II-A (Hindi), Set A, Shift 1 was conducted by SCERT, Andhra Pradesh on 12 August 2026. This post gives Section II: Language 2 (English) questions 61 to 90 with brief explanations. Try each question first, then tap "Correct Answer & Brief Explanation".

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Section II: Language 2 (English) – Questions 61–90

61"Deeply shaken by the extent of destruction, Einstein wrote a public missive to the United Nations."
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word (missive).

  1. speech
  2. long letter
  3. novel
  4. apology
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) long letter

Explanation: The word "missive" is a formal noun that refers to a letter, especially a long, official, or public communication. In the context of history, following the atomic bombings, Albert Einstein wrote an open, detailed long letter to the United Nations proposing the formation of a world government to ensure international peace. Therefore, option (2) is the closest synonym.

62"As evening approached the temperature began ascending bringing a cool breeze to the valley."
Choose the antonym of the underlined word (ascending).

  1. soaring
  2. climbing
  3. descending
  4. mounting
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (3) descending

Explanation: The word "ascending" means moving upward, rising, or increasing. An antonym is a word opposite in meaning. Therefore, "descending", which means moving downward, falling, or decreasing, is the perfect opposite. The other three options (soaring, climbing, and mounting) are all synonyms that mean rising or increasing.

(Note: There is a contextual error in the original question's sentence since a cool breeze typically causes temperatures to drop rather than rise, but grammatically and lexically, option 3 remains the correct antonym for the underlined word.)

63Choose the complete set of homophones to complete the sentence meaningfully:
"During the king's long _______ sudden heavy _______ would often flood the castle grounds, forcing the riders to pull back on the horse's _______."

  1. reign, rain, rein
  2. reign, rein, rain
  3. rein, rain, reign
  4. rain, reign, rein
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (1) reign, rain, rein

Explanation: Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Let's break down the context of the sentence:

  • "During the king's long reign..." – Reign (noun) means the period of rule of a monarch.
  • "...sudden heavy rain would often flood..." – Rain (noun) refers to water falling from the sky.
  • "...forcing the riders to pull back on the horse's reins." – Rein (noun) refers to the leather strap used to control a horse.

Therefore, the sequence reign, rain, rein fits perfectly into the respective blanks.

64One of the following is NOT an example of future continuous tense.

  1. It will be Diwali in a week.
  2. I suppose it will be raining when we start.
  3. This time tomorrow I will be sitting on the beach in Singapore.
  4. I will be staying here till Sunday.
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (1) It will be Diwali in a week

Explanation: The grammatical structure for the Future Continuous Tense is Subject + will be + verb-ing (present participle), which indicates an ongoing action that will happen in the future.

Options (2), (3), and (4) all contain ongoing action verbs in this form (will be raining, will be sitting, will be staying).

Option (1) uses "will be" as a linking verb followed by a noun phrase ("Diwali") to state a future fact rather than an ongoing action. Therefore, it belongs to the Simple Future Tense, making it the correct option that is NOT future continuous.

65Identify the function in the sentence, “you must wear a helmet”.

  1. information
  2. obligation
  3. permission
  4. ability
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) obligation

Explanation: In English grammar, modal verbs are used to express different communicative functions. The modal verb "must" is used to express a strong necessity, rule, law, or obligation that someone is required to follow. In the given sentence, wearing a helmet is a compulsory rule, making "obligation" the correct language function.

66Many people were late for work __________ traffic jam.
Choose the linker that fits the blank.

  1. similarly
  2. suddenly
  3. as a result of
  4. firstly
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (3) as a result of

Explanation: Linkers (or discourse markers) connect clauses or phrases to establish logical relationships such as cause, effect, contrast, or sequence. In this sentence, there is a cause-and-effect relationship: the "traffic jam" is the reason/cause, and being "late for work" is the effect. The compound preposition "as a result of" correctly introduces the noun phrase cause ("traffic jam"). The other options (similarly shows comparison, suddenly denotes time/manner, and firstly sequences items) do not fit logically.

67What a fantastic idea!
Identify the type of sentence.

  1. Imperative
  2. Exclamatory
  3. Declarative
  4. Interrogative
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) Exclamatory

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion, surprise, or excitement and typically ends with an exclamation mark (!). The sentence "What a fantastic idea!" begins with an exclamatory phrase ("What a...") to highlight intense appreciation and concludes with an exclamation point, making option (2) the correct choice.

Underlying Concept: This question tests a candidate's baseline grammar skills regarding the four types of sentences based on purpose:

  • Declarative: Makes a statement or states a fact (ends with a period).
  • Imperative: Gives a command or makes a request (ends with a period or exclamation mark).
  • Interrogative: Asks a direct question (ends with a question mark).
  • Exclamatory: Expresses strong feelings (ends with an exclamation mark).

68Identify the word that comes last in the alphabetical order.

  1. chromosome
  2. chromium
  3. chronograph
  4. chronicle
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (3) chronograph

Explanation: Compare the words letter by letter from the left. All four begin with "chro", so the fifth letter decides first.

  • chrom- words (fifth letter m): chromium, chromosome.
  • chron- words (fifth letter n): chronicle, chronograph.
  • Since m comes before n, the chrom- words come first and the chron- words come after them.
  • chromium (i) comes before chromosome (o) inside chrom-, and chronicle (i) comes before chronograph (o) inside chron-.

Final order: chromium → chromosome → chronicle → chronograph. So the word that comes last is (3) chronograph.

Underlying Concept: This question assesses a teacher candidate's proficiency in dictionary skills and sequential alphabetization. Educators must master this foundational literacy skill to teach students how to navigate reference materials, vocabularies, and indices effectively.

69Choose the correctly spelt word

  1. haugtily
  2. haughtily
  3. hautily
  4. haughtly
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) haughtily

The word haughtily is an adverb that means acting in a proud, arrogant, or boastful manner. It is derived from the adjective haughty.

Underlying Concept: This question tests the candidate's understanding of spelling rules when transforming adjectives into adverbs:

  • The base adjective is haughty (ending in a consonant + '-y').
  • According to English spelling rules, when an adjective ends in -y, the -y must be changed to an -i before adding the suffix -ly.
  • Therefore: haughty → remove y → add i + ly = haughtily.

Option (1) misses the silent 'h', option (3) misses the 'gh', and option (4) fails to convert the 'y' to 'i'.

70When the sentence in the reported speech is an answer to a question, the Reporting verb can be ______

  1. replied
  2. enquired
  3. asked
  4. requested
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (1) replied

In English grammar, when changing a conversation from direct speech to indirect (reported) speech, the reporting verb must be adjusted to reflect the function or tone of the spoken statement.

  • When the speaker's statement functions as a response or a solution to a previously asked question, verbs like replied or answered are used.
  • The other options serve completely different communicative functions: enquired and asked are used to pose questions, while requested is used to issue polite commands or pleas.

Underlying Concept: This question tests a candidate's advanced understanding of Direct and Indirect Speech (Reported Speech) transformation rules. Rather than just memorizing mechanical tense shifts, candidates must understand how to dynamically change reporting verbs based on the contextual purpose of the dialogue.

71Pick out the sentence that has correct punctuation and capitalisation.

  1. “ You are late. Would you like to rest for sometime?”
  2. “ You are late! would you like to rest for sometime.”
  3. “ you are late. would you like to rest for sometime?”
  4. “ you are late ?would you like to rest for sometime?”
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (1) “ You are late. Would you like to rest for sometime?”

Option (1) adheres perfectly to standard rules of mechanics:

  • Capitalization: The initial letter of the quote ("You") is capitalized. Since "late." ends the first complete statement, the next sentence must start with a capital letter ("Would").
  • Punctuation: The first clause is a declarative statement ending in a period. The second clause asks a direct question, requiring a question mark inside the quotation marks.

Why other options fail:

  • Option (2) uses a period instead of a question mark for a question and leaves "would" lowercase after an exclamation mark.
  • Option (3) fails to capitalize "you" at the start and "would" after the period.
  • Option (4) places an erroneous question mark after "late" and fails to capitalize the starting letters.

Underlying Concept: This question tests core competence in English Mechanics (Punctuation and Capitalization) within dialogue formatting. Candidates must demonstrate high precision in managing sentence boundaries, capitalization resets after terminal punctuation, and proper end marks for distinct sentence types.

72Choose the term for the time of day when light first appears

  1. Dawn
  2. Dusk
  3. Twilight
  4. Onset
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (1) Dawn

The word Dawn refers specifically to the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.

Why the other options are incorrect:

  • Dusk: The period of twilight as the sun goes down just before complete darkness.
  • Twilight: The soft, glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon (occurring both morning and evening).
  • Onset: A general term meaning the beginning of something, typically something unpleasant (e.g., the onset of a disease).

Underlying Concept: This question tests a candidate's knowledge of One-Word Substitutions and specific vocabulary terms related to time, nature, and daily phenomena. Developing a strong lexical background is essential for language teachers to build comprehensive vocabulary skills in primary and upper-primary school students.

73My friend won the election,______
Choose the correct question tag that fits the blank.

  1. doesn't he?
  2. didn't he?
  3. does he?
  4. did he?
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) didn't he?

To form a correct question tag in English grammar, two main rules must be followed:

  • Positive to Negative: If the main statement is positive ("My friend won..."), the question tag must be negative ("didn't he?").
  • Tense and Auxiliary Matching: The main clause is in the Simple Past Tense ("won"). Since there is no explicit auxiliary verb, we use the past tense dummy auxiliary did. Combined with the negative rule, it becomes didn't. The pronoun he is used to substitute for the singular subject My friend.

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates the candidate's understanding of Question Tags, a frequent grammar topic in language proficiency exams. Teachers need to master tag questions because they are highly integrated into spoken English pedagogy to teach students how to seek confirmation, maintain conversational flow, and verify information.

74Identify the sentence in which the verb agrees with the subject.

  1. Neither the chairman nor the directors are present.
  2. Neither the chairman nor the directors is present.
  3. Neither the chairman nor the directors was present.
  4. Neither the chairman nor the directors has present.
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (1) Neither the chairman nor the directors are present

This question tests a specific rule of Subject-Verb Agreement involving correlative conjunctions.

  • The Rule of Proximity: When two subjects are joined by "either...or" or "neither...nor", the verb must agree with the subject closest to it.
  • In this sentence, the two subjects are "the chairman" (singular) and "the directors" (plural).
  • The subject closest to the verb blank is "the directors", which is plural. Therefore, it requires a plural verb (are).
  • Options (2) and (3) use singular verbs (is, was), breaking the proximity rule. Option (4) uses has, which is grammatically incorrect before the adjective present.

Underlying Concept: Subject-Verb Agreement rules with compound subjects are critical components of the English grammar syllabus in the AP TET exam. Prospective teachers must master these non-intuitive syntax rules to prevent common errors in secondary school language classrooms.

75As he was rich, he bought a car.
Identify the sentence that converts the given complex sentence into a simple sentence.

  1. He was rich so he bought a car.
  2. He was rich and he bought a car.
  3. He was rich by buying a car.
  4. Being rich, he bought a car.
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (4) Being rich, he bought a car

To properly transform a sentence structure, you must understand the defining characteristics of Simple, Compound, and Complex sentences:

  • The original sentence is Complex because it contains one independent clause ("he bought a car") and one dependent adverbial clause ("As he was rich").
  • A Simple sentence must contain exactly one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It frequently uses a participle phrase to condense a clause.
  • Option (4) correctly converts the dependent clause "As he was rich" into a present participle phrase, "Being rich," which modifies the subject. The remaining single finite verb phrase is "bought a car", fulfilling the structural definition of a simple sentence.

Why other options fail:

  • Options (1) and (2) contain two independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions (so, and), making them Compound sentences.
  • Option (3) alters the logical meaning of the original statement entirely.

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates a teacher candidate's mastery of Transformation of Sentences. Educators must possess a strong understanding of clauses, phrases, and clause-reduction mechanics to help primary and secondary students master advanced writing, reading comprehension, and structural syntax variations.

76Don’t leave your luggage in the corridor. It’ll be ____ everyone’s way.
Choose the correct preposition.

  1. on
  2. in
  3. over
  4. at
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) in

The sentence requires the correct preposition to complete a fixed idiomatic phrase expressing obstruction.

  • The standard English idiom is "in someone's way" (or "in the way"). It means to be positioned in a manner that blocks, obstructs, or hinders someone from moving forward or doing something easily.
  • Using other prepositions like on, over, or at breaks the fixed grammatical collocations of this specific phrase, rendering the sentence incorrect.

Underlying Concept: This question tests a teacher candidate's mastery over Prepositions and Idiomatic Expressions. Prepositions are one of the most structurally challenging components of the English section in the AP TET exam because their use is frequently governed by fixed arbitrary collocations rather than general spatial rules. Educators must be highly proficient in idiomatic prepositions to guide primary and secondary learners effectively.

77He has come in?
Identify the part of speech of the word ‘in’?

  1. Preposition
  2. Noun
  3. Conjunction
  4. Adverb
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (4) Adverb

In the sentence "He has come in?", the word "in" functions as an adverb (specifically, an adverb of place).

  • Why it is an Adverb: An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Here, "in" modifies the verb phrase has come by answering the question where he has come.
  • Why it is NOT a Preposition: For a word to function as a preposition, it must be followed by its object (a noun or pronoun) to show its relationship to another word in the sentence (e.g., "He has come in the room"). Because "in" stands alone at the end of the clause and has no object, its functional role shifts entirely to an adverb.

Underlying Concept: This question tests a highly critical pedagogical competency: Words used as different Parts of Speech. In the AP TET exam, candidates are frequently tested on how words change their grammatical identity based purely on structural context and positioning, rather than their look alone. As future teachers, candidates must understand these syntax dynamics to help students look past simple rote memorization.

78If you get late to the party, your friend will get upset.
Identify the type of conditional used in the sentence.

  1. Zero conditional
  2. Type 1 conditional
  3. Type 2 conditional
  4. Type 3 conditional
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) Type 1 conditional

The sentence "If you get late to the party, your friend will get upset" belongs to the Type 1 conditional category (also known as the real or possible conditional).

  • Structural Pattern: A Type 1 conditional follows the grammatical structure: If + Simple Present, ... will + infinitive. In this sentence, the if-clause uses the simple present tense ("get"), and the main clause uses the simple future tense ("will get").
  • Semantic Meaning: It expresses a real or highly possible future situation and its logical consequence.

Underlying Concept: This question tests a candidate's mastery over Conditional Clauses (If-Clauses). Understanding the tense structures across all four standard conditional forms is a core metric of syntax proficiency in the AP TET exam:

  • Zero Conditional: General truths/facts (If + Simple Present, ... Simple Present).
  • Type 1 Conditional: Real/possible future events (If + Simple Present, ... will + Verb).
  • Type 2 Conditional: Hypothetical/imaginary present or future situations (If + Simple Past, ... would + Verb).
  • Type 3 Conditional: Imaginary past events that cannot change (If + Past Perfect, ... would have + Past Participle).

79Choose the sentence with the correct use of articles or no article.

  1. He thinks he is a Shakespeare.
  2. The apples of Kashmir are best.
  3. We skip the dinner on Saturdays.
  4. US and England are allies.
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (1) He thinks he is a Shakespeare

This question tests the advanced and exceptional rules governing the use and omission of English articles (a, an, the).

  • The Rule for Option (1): Generally, proper nouns (like names of people) do not take an article. However, when a proper noun is used as a common noun to represent a person possessing the same qualities or genius as the original person, an indefinite article (a or an) is used. In this sentence, "a Shakespeare" means "a great dramatist/poet like Shakespeare", making option (1) grammatically correct.

Why the other options are incorrect:

  • Option (2): Requires the definite article the before the superlative adjective best ("The apples of Kashmir are the best").
  • Option (3): Articles are omitted before names of regular meals like breakfast, lunch, and dinner when spoken of in a general sense ("We skip dinner on Saturdays").
  • Option (4): Countries whose names are abbreviations or contain collective nouns like "States" or "Kingdom" must be preceded by the ("The US and England are allies").

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates a teacher candidate's mastery over the Omission and Special Uses of Articles. These nuance rules are highly emphasized in the AP TET syllabus to ensure that language teachers can guide students past mechanical application and into deep contextual grammar usage.

80Choose the correct verb forms to complete the dialogue.
A: When _____ winter _____ in this region?
B: It usually begins in June.

  1. do, begin
  2. is, begin
  3. does, begins
  4. does, begin
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (4) does, begin

This question tests the structural syntax of interrogative sentences in the Simple Present Tense.

  • Identifying the Tense: Speaker B replies with "It usually begins...", using the adverb "usually" and the simple present tense. Therefore, Speaker A's question must also be framed in the Simple Present Tense to ask about a regular, habitual seasonal routine.
  • The Interrogative Rule: The structure for information questions in the simple present tense is: Wh- Word + do/does + Subject + Base Form of the Verb (V1).
  • Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject is "winter", which is third-person singular (it). Singular subjects require the auxiliary verb does, eliminating option (1).
  • Base Form Requirement: When the auxiliary verb does is used in a sentence, the primary action verb must revert to its bare infinitive or base form (begin), not the 's/es' form (begins). This eliminates option (3) and makes option (4) correct.

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates a candidate's understanding of Interrogative Syntax and Auxiliary Verb Mechanics. In the AP TET exam, candidates must show total mastery over dummy-auxiliary do/does/did usage so they can help students construct grammatically flawless questions in real-world dialogues.

81Identify the silent letter from the word “receipt”.

  1. c
  2. p
  3. t
  4. r
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) p

In the word "receipt", the letter 'p' is a silent letter.

  • Phonetic Analysis: The word is pronounced phonetically as /rɪˈsiːt/ ("re-seet"). The letter 'p' is completely unvoiced during articulation.
  • The other letters—'r', 'c', and 't'—are all actively sounded out to form the consonants of the spoken word, leaving option (2) as the only silent letter.

Underlying Concept: This question tests a candidate's mastery over English Phonetics and Pronunciation Rules, specifically focusing on Silent Letters. Because English is not a purely phonetic language, many words retain historical or etymological spellings containing letters that are no longer pronounced. Elementary and secondary teachers must possess strong phonetic awareness to correctly teach orthography, spelling patterns, and correct oral reading to young students.

82Identify the sentence which is grammatically correct.

  1. The sun set in the west.
  2. You always wears nice clothes.
  3. Our cat never catches mice.
  4. Our cats always catches mice.
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (3) Our cat never catches mice

This question evaluates fundamental Subject-Verb Agreement rules in the Simple Present Tense.

  • Analyzing Option (3): The subject "Our cat" is third-person singular. In the simple present tense, singular subjects require a singular verb ending in -s or -es. The verb "catches" perfectly aligns with this rule. Additionally, "mice" is the correct plural form of mouse, making the sentence fully accurate.

Why the other options are incorrect:

  • Option (1): States a universal truth or regular habitual action. Universal facts must be expressed in the Simple Present Tense. Because "The sun" is singular, it requires the verb sets ("The sun sets in the west").
  • Option (2): The second-person pronoun subject "You" always takes a plural verb form without an -s suffix in the simple present ("You always wear nice clothes").
  • Option (4): The subject "Our cats" is plural. A plural subject requires a plural verb without an -s or -es suffix ("Our cats always catch mice").

Underlying Concept: This question tests core grammar proficiency in Subject-Verb Concord and Tense Consistency. Aspiring educators must master these structural baselines to ensure they can confidently diagnose syntax errors and build fundamental literacy skills in their students.

83The terrorist _____ the gallows for his involvement in the blast case.
Choose the best word that collocates with “gallows”.

  1. received
  2. faced
  3. encountered
  4. experienced
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) faced

This question tests the candidate's knowledge of lexical collocations, which are natural combinations of words that habitually go together in English.

  • The Rule of Collocation: In legal, journalistic, and literary English, the noun "gallows" (a structure used for hanging criminals) naturally pairs with the verb "face". To "face the gallows" is a fixed idiom meaning to be sentenced to or confront execution by hanging.
  • While words like received, encountered, or experienced might seem semantically plausible to a non-native speaker, they are never used by native speakers in combination with "gallows." They lack the idiomatic authority required for absolute grammatical correctness in formal testing.

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates a candidate's mastery over Collocations and Idiomatic Vocabulary. The AP TET exam heavily tests collocations because language teachers must look beyond simple literal definitions. Educators need to understand natural word pairings so they can help students sound natural, fluent, and precise in their vocabulary usage.

84“I assure you that, if selected, I shall serve with the utmost devotion and sincerity.”
The above line appears in ______.
Choose the correct option.

  1. personal letter
  2. letter of job application
  3. letter to newspaper
  4. letter to the editor
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) letter of job application

This question tests a candidate's recognition of specialized discourse and tone across different formats of Letter Writing.

  • Contextual Clues: The keywords "if selected" and "serve with the utmost devotion" explicitly indicate a conditional relationship between an applicant and a hiring authority. The tone is highly formal, professional, and reassuring.
  • This specific phrasing belongs to the concluding remarks of a job application letter (or cover letter), where the candidate promises dedication to the prospective employer upon being selected for the vacancy.
  • Why other options are incorrect: A personal letter features an informal, casual tone for friends or family. A letter to the editor or letter to a newspaper expresses opinions on public grievances or societal issues rather than seeking selective employment.

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates a candidate's understanding of Letter Writing Formats, Tones, and Functional Communication. In the AP TET exam, candidates must know the structural blueprints and stylistic boundaries of formal and informal writing. Teachers must possess this knowledge to effectively instruct students on drafting various transactional texts required by the school curriculum.

85Has someone posted my parcel?
Choose the correct passive voice.

  1. Has my parcel posted by some one?
  2. Was my parcel posted by someone?
  3. Is my parcel being posted by someone?
  4. Has my parcel been posted?
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (4) Has my parcel been posted?

This question tests the structural transformation rules for converting an interrogative sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice in the Present Perfect Tense.

  • Identify Tense and Structure: The active sentence "Has someone posted my parcel?" is in the Present Perfect Tense interrogative form: Has/Have + Subject + V3 + Object?
  • Passive Conversion Rule: The passive structure for a Present Perfect interrogative is: Has/Have + New Subject (the active object) + been + V3 + (by + agent)?
  • Omission of Indefinite Pronouns: The object "my parcel" is singular, so it takes the auxiliary Has. Crucially, indefinite pronouns like someone, somebody, people, they are vague agents. According to standard grammar conventions, when converting to passive voice, these unspecific agents are dropped entirely instead of adding a redundant "by someone" agent phrase.
  • Therefore, the transformation becomes: Has + my parcel + been + posted? This makes option (4) correct.

Why other options fail:

  • Option (1) omits the mandatory perfect passive marker been.
  • Option (2) incorrectly shifts the tense to the Simple Past (Was).
  • Option (3) incorrectly shifts the tense to the Present Continuous (Is... being).

Underlying Concept: This question tests a candidate's advanced comprehension of Voice Transformations and Agent Omission Rules. In competitive teaching examinations like AP TET, understanding when to drop vague or obvious agents is critical for mastering authentic, formal syntactic registers.

86What does the idiom “live life in the fast lane” mean?
Choose the correct option.

  1. To live a calm and peaceful life.
  2. To live a life full of activity and excitement.
  3. To travel frequently by car.
  4. To spend an unusually large sum of money.
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) To live a life full of activity and excitement

The phrase "live life in the fast lane" is an English idiom derived metaphorically from highway driving, where the "fast lane" is used by vehicles moving at high speeds.

  • Idiomatic Meaning: In a lifestyle context, it means living a life that is highly active, fast-paced, glamorous, and full of risk, pressure, or excitement.
  • Idioms cannot be understood literally. Therefore, option (3) is incorrect because it treats the expression literally. Options (1) and (4) do not match the standard semantic definition of this phrase.

Underlying Concept: This question tests a candidate's knowledge of Idiomatic Expressions. The AP TET exam features a dedicated vocabulary section focused on figurative language. Aspiring language teachers must master idioms to help school students move beyond literal translations, enhancing their reading comprehension and natural language production.

87Choose the expression in which the adjectives are used in their correct order.

  1. industrial Japanese designers
  2. new wonderful face cream
  3. a big terrible black dog
  4. a long boring train journey
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (4) a long boring train journey

This question tests the rule governing the Order of Adjectives in English grammar. When multiple adjectives are used to modify a single noun, they must follow a specific structural sequence before the noun:

Determiner → Opinion → Size → Physical Quality → Shape → Age → Color → Origin → Material → Type/Purpose → Noun.

  • Analyzing Option (4): In "a long boring train journey":
  • a = Determiner
  • long = Size/Length
  • boring = Opinion
  • train = Type/Purpose noun adjunct
  • journey = Head Noun

Note: In everyday English both "a long boring journey" and "a boring long journey" are heard. Since options (1), (2) and (3) are clearly in the wrong order, option (4) is the best choice.

Why the other options fail:

  • Option (1): Japanese (Origin) must precede industrial (Type/Purpose). The correct order is "Japanese industrial designers".
  • Option (2): wonderful (Opinion) must precede new (Age). The correct order is "wonderful new face cream".
  • Option (3): terrible (Opinion) must precede big (Size). The correct order is "a terrible big black dog".

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates a candidate's mastery over the Syntax of Noun Phrases (Adjective Ordering Rules). Aspiring teachers must thoroughly master this hierarchy to help elementary and secondary students cultivate natural sentence construction, native-like text fluency, and advanced descriptive writing skills.

88Let's put the meeting off until next week.
Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb 'put off' in the above sentence.

  1. remove
  2. postpone
  3. leave
  4. distract
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (2) postpone

This question tests a candidate's comprehension of phrasal verbs, where a standard verb combined with a particle (preposition or adverb) creates a brand-new idiomatic meaning.

  • Contextual Meaning: In the given sentence, the phrase "until next week" provides a temporal clue indicating that the event is being shifted to a future date. The phrasal verb "put off" standardly means to delay or postpone an event, arrangement, or task until a later time.
  • While "put off" can occasionally mean to distract or repel someone in other contexts (e.g., "The smell put me off my food"), it exclusively means postpone within this specific sentence layout.

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates vocabulary proficiency under the Phrasal Verbs and Collocations segment of the AP TET syllabus. Phrasal verbs are a highly frequent topic because they represent a core idiomatic barrier for non-native learners. Aspiring English teachers must master these structures to help secondary students build semantic precision and advanced reading fluency.

89Read the following passage.

Rani-ki-vav (the Queen's step well) is located at Patan, Gujarath and is also on the World Heritage list by UNESCO. Step wells are distinct form of water resource and storage systems on the Indian subcontinent, and were constructed during ancient times. They evolved over time from what was basically a pit in sandy soil towards elaborate multi storey works of art and architecture.

Now answer the following questions.
Choose the statement that best reflects the significance of stepwells in the Indian subcontinent.

  1. They were built exclusively for religious ceremonies.
  2. They replaced all traditional irrigation methods.
  3. They were designed chiefly for transporting water between regions.
  4. They served as ancient water-management systems and evolved into architectural masterpieces.
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (4) They served as ancient water-management systems and evolved into architectural masterpieces

This question tests core competencies in textual analysis and Reading Comprehension.

  • Direct Textual Evidence: The passage explicitly mentions that stepwells are a "distinct form of water resource and storage systems" (which maps directly to water-management systems) and that they "were constructed during ancient times."
  • Furthermore, the final sentence details their historical evolution from a simple "pit in sandy soil" into "elaborate multi storey works of art and architecture" (which maps directly to architectural masterpieces).
  • Why other options fail: Options (1), (2), and (3) introduce extreme modifiers (exclusively, replaced all) or incorrect operational details (transporting water between regions) that are completely unsupported by the provided passage text.

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates a candidate's Literal and Inferential Comprehension Skills. Language teachers must master macro-level text processing—such as identifying central themes, summarizing core significance, and identifying distracting details—to effectively instruct school pupils on reading techniques like skimming, scanning, and analytical interpretation.

90Read the following passage.

Discrimination starts at home. It begins in the way we raise our children, in the expectations we set and the roles we assign.
The journey of change has to start with us. If we want to create a world where girls aren’t held back by outdated expectations, we need to start questioning and reshaping the norms of our own homes.

Focus on the main theme of the text given and identify the right option.

  1. The journey of transformation to keep up the expectation.
  2. Expectations on girl child
  3. Setting up goals and for boys and girls.
  4. Changing mind set of parents in reshaping their opinions towards girl empowerment.
Correct Answer & Brief Explanation

Correct Answer: (4) Changing mind set of parents in reshaping their opinions towards girl empowerment

This question tests a candidate's ability to identify the global main theme or underlying purpose of a reading comprehension passage rather than just extracting isolated facts.

  • Analyzing the Core Theme: The passage explicitly argues that discrimination begins within the household domain ("starts at home", "in the way we raise our children"). It serves as a call to action directed at parents and guardians ("The journey of change has to start with us") to actively dismantle gender bias so that "girls aren't held back by outdated expectations."
  • Option (4) captures this macro-intent perfectly by focusing on the active psychological shift required by parental figures ("Changing mind set of parents") to cultivate a home environment that fosters gender parity and girl empowerment.
  • Why other options fail: Options (1), (2), and (3) are overly broad, passive, or fail to highlight the core message of proactive domestic reform explicitly outlined by the author.

Underlying Concept: This question evaluates global Inferential Comprehension and Macro-Textual Processing Skills. Language teachers must master macro-level text analysis to teach students how to identify implicit arguments, determine an author's primary purpose, and filter out minor details or thematic distractions.

Answer Key 61–90

Q.Ans.Q.Ans.Q.Ans.
61(2)71(1)81(2)
62(3)72(1)82(3)
63(1)73(2)83(2)
64(1)74(1)84(2)
65(2)75(4)85(4)
66(3)76(2)86(2)
67(2)77(4)87(4)
68(3)78(2)88(2)
69(2)79(1)89(4)
70(1)80(4)90(4)
AP TET 2026 | PAPER IIA HindiPart:1 (1-30)Part:2 (31-60)Part:3 (61-90)Part:4 (91-138)Part:5 (139-150)

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