English Literature

01. Who is William Thackeray? a. A Painter b. A Novelist c. A Musician d. A Player Answer: b. A Novelist 02. When was William Thackeray born? a. 1800 b. 1811 c. 1821 d. 1832 Answer: b. 1811 03. What is the date of birth of William Thackeray? a. 18 July 1800 b. 18 July 1811 c. 18 July 1821 d. 18 July 1832 Answer: b. 18 July 1811 04. William Thackeray was born in: a. China b. America c. England d. India Answer: d. India 05. Where was William Thackeray born? a. New York, America b. London, England c. Calcutta, India d. Paris, France Answer: c. Calcutta, India 06. What is the full name of William Thackeray? a. William Thackeray b. David Thackeray c. William Makepeace Thackeray d. Thomas Thackeray Answer: c. William Makepeace Thackeray 07. Which prestigious university did William Thackeray attend? a. Jawaharlal Nehru University b. Patna University c. Banaras Hindu University d. Cambridge University Answer: d. Cambridge University 08. There was a close friendship between Willi...

Proper Noun: A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, and thing. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter. They present separate classification and help avoid vagueness. Proper nouns are not in plural from because they refer to specific entities. The correct use of proper nouns is essential for effective communication. Examples: Ram, Mohan, Sita, Mary, Premchand, New Delhi. London, America, Mount Everest, Indian Ocean, Rewanchal Express, Tajmahal, Ramayan.

Noun: Noun is one of the fundamental parts of ‘Parts of Speech’ in English grammar. It is defined in various ways. Some says that ‘naming words are nouns.’ Some others say that ‘a word that represents a person, place, thing and idea is known as noun.’ Nouns are countable and uncountable both. They are concrete and abstract too. In forms they are singular and plural too. These nouns are used as the subject or the object of a sentence. Apart from this they play various other grammatical roles. They play significant role in making sentences and in expressing of ideas. Examples of Nouns: Ram, Sita, Shyam, Hari, New Delhi, Bhopal, Rewa, Satna, Cow, Dog, Teacher, Pen, Train, Chair, Computer, Honesty, Happiness, Beauty, Knowledge, Team, Class, Family, Flock, Rice, Oil, Cloth, Water.

‘Parts of Speech’ is a significant part of English grammar. This part of English grammar categories words on the basis of their grammatical functions. The study of this part helps us understand how words are used and how they relate to each other in a sentence. Understanding the different parts of speech is important for constructing sentences and ensuring grammatical correctness. There are eight parts of speech in English grammar. Each part of speech has specific characteristics. The following is the brief description of each part of speech: Noun: Naming words are nouns. A word that represents a person, place, thing and idea is known as noun. Nouns can be countable and uncountable. They can be concrete and abstract. Examples: Person: Ram, Mohan, Geeta, David, Emily Place: Satna, College, Market, House, Playground Thing: Pen, Train, Shirt, Computer, Fan Idea: Love, Freedom, Happiness, Democracy Countable noun: Dog, Table, Mango, Boy Uncountable noun: Oil, water, Music, Love Conc...

Syllabus of Uchch Madhyamik Shikshak Teacher  Selection Test 2023 Subject- English Unit 1 . Reading: Unseen passage (Factual, descriptive or literary) to assess comprehension, interpretation, inference and vocabulary. Unit 2. Parts of Speech: Noun, Pronoun, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Verb, Adverbs, Adjectives (Determiners, Articles, Degree) Unit 3. Tense, Subject-Verb Agreement, Non-finite verbs, Non-finite clauses Unit 4. Transformation of sentences- Negative, Interrogative, Active to Passive, Direct to Indirect Narration Unit 5. Compound Sentences, Complex Sentences, Clause (Noun Clause, Adjective/ Relative Clause, Adverb Clause) Unit 6. Vocabulary- Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution, Idioms, Phrases, Phrasal Verbs, Homophone, Homonyms, Homographs, Prefix, Suffix Unit 7. Figures of Speech- Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Paradox, Irony, Hyperbole Unit 8. Forms of Poetry: Sonnet, Ode, Elegy, Satire Literary Devices, Forms of Stanza Meter, Foot, Syllabl...

Bertrand Russell’s Quotes: 01. A smile happens in a flash, but its memory can last a lifetime. 02. Drunkenness is temporary suicide. 03. Every great idea starts out as a blasphemy. 04. Either Man will abolish war, or war will abolish Man. 05. Faith: a firm belief for which there is no evidence. 06. No great achievement is possible without persistent work. 07. No one gossips about other people’s secret virtues. 08. Remember your humanity, and forget the rest. 09. Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons. 10. Science is what you know, philosophy is what you don't know. 1 1. The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. 12. Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. 13. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. 14. To realize the unimportance of time is the gate to wisdom. 15. The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation. 16. Too little liberty brings stagnation, and too much ...

Is ‘True Success’ an essay by Bertrand Russell? It is a very contradictory question. To answer this question is a very difficult task. I tried my best to search the answer of this question. By this search I came to know that ‘True Success’ is not any independent piece of work. It is not a particular essay by Bertrand Russell. It seems that Bertrand Russell has not written a particular essay entitled 'True Success'. His ideas on this issue are spread across his various writings and lectures. His thought on this subject is a recurring theme in his world of writing. Russell’s ideas on this topic can be found in his works like T he Conquest of Happiness, The Problems of Philosophy and The Value of Philosophy. Bertrand Russell is a very popular British philosopher, logician, and mathematician. He is appreciated for his work in the foundations of mathematics, logic, and the theory of knowledge. He is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy. He is regarded as one ...

01. Who is Bertrand Russell? a. British Philosopher b. American Philosopher c. French Philosopher d. Indian Philosopher Ans: a. British Philosopher 02. What is ‘True Success’? a. Russell’s essay b. Russell’s story c. Russell’s novel d. Russell’s thoughts in his various writings Ans: d. Russell’s thoughts in his various writings 03. According to Bertrand Russell, what is the ultimate goal of life? a. Wealth b. Fame c. Happiness d. Power Ans: c. Happiness 04. What is the true success according to Bertrand Russell? a. The chief constituent of happiness b. The chief constituent of Fame c. The chief constituent of recognition d. The chief constituent of prosperity Ans: a. The chief constituent of happiness 05. Bertrand Russell is of the view that true success cannot be measured by external factors, but by: a. Internal satisfaction b. Prosperity c. Social status d. Physical capability Ans: a. Internal satisfaction 06. According to Bertrand Russell, true success is determined by: a. Po...

Bertrand Russell is a well-known British thinker, philosopher, logician, social critic and mathematician. He has expressed his views on ‘True Success’ in his various works. According to him true success is chiefly a subjective and individualistic concept. It centers on personal fulfillment and the search of meaningful objectives. He has mentioned that the personal fulfillment, intellectual development, and moral integrity are essential constituents of true success. According to him the true success should not be measured by external factors such as prosperity, power and social status. In his view, true success is based on internal satisfaction, personal growth, and the capability to make an optimistic impact on the world. He believes that the relentless pursuit of wealth and power often leads to unhappiness and a sense of emptiness. He advocates for a balanced and holistic approach to success. Such an approach integrates personal, intellectual, and social dimensions. Bertrand Ru...

Question: Is Bertrand Russell's ‘True Success’ an essay? Answer: No, not at all. ‘True Success’ is not any independent piece of work. It is not a particular essay by Bertrand Russell. In short, Bertrand Russell has not written a particular essay entitled 'True Success'. His ideas on this issue are spread across his various writings and lectures. His thought on this subject is a recurring theme in his world of writing. Russell’s ideas on this topic can be found in his works like ‘The Conquest of Happiness,’ ‘The Problems of Philosophy’ and ‘The Value of Philosophy’.

01. Who is Bertrand Russell? a. British philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic b. German philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic c. American philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic d. French philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic Answer: a. British philosopher, logician, essayist and social critic 02. Bertrand Russell was a philosopher, logician, and social activist from which country? a. United States b. France c. United Kingdom d. Germany Answer: c. United Kingdom 03. Russell was a prominent philosopher and mathematician from which country? a. United States b. United Kingdom c. France d. Germany Answer: b. United Kingdom 04. What is the full name of Bertrand Russell? a. Bertrand Arthur William Russell b. Bertrand Arthur Robert Russell c. Bertrand Anthony William Russell d. Bertrand William Russell Answer: a. Bertrand Arthur William Russell 05. Bertrand Russell was born in which year? a. 1872 b. 1882 c. 1892 d. 1902 Answer: a. 1872 06....