Balancing technical computer courses with English language requirements can feel tricky during your BICTE second semester, especially when objective questions demand sharp grammatical accuracy. Practicing multiple-choice questions helps you spot subtle differences in word meanings, sentence structures, and functional language before you enter the examination hall.
For students under Tribhuvan University pursuing the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Education (BICTE), English Language-II serves as a foundational bridge between academic communication and professional teaching competence. Working through solved objective items gives you immediate clarity on how theoretical grammar rules translate into real exam scenarios.
Reviewing these practice materials allows you to evaluate your current grasp of core linguistic topics, identify weak areas in reading comprehension, and build the speed necessary to tackle objective sections confidently. Consistent engagement with diverse question types ensures you approach your term examinations with steady preparation.
BICTE 2nd Semester English Language-II Study Material
Group “A”: Attempt All Questions
1. When you meet new people, you should trust your instincts. Your first reaction is often correct. What does ‘instinct’ mean?
- a. natural feelings
- b. general knowledge
- c. careful research
- d. major interests
Correct Answer: a. natural feelings Explanation: Instinct refers to an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior or a natural intuitive power. It is a feeling you have that isn’t based on facts or training.
2. Advertisers use several techniques to ……….. consumers to buy certain products.
- a. support
- b. instruct
- c. connect with
- d. convince
Correct Answer: d. convince Explanation: The primary goal of advertising is persuasion—to convince or persuade a customer to purchase a product or service.
3. Which of the following is an opinion?
- a. The internet was first developed in the late 1960s by the U.S.
- b. Over 5 billion people worldwide use the internet as of 2025.
- c. The first smartphone was released in 1994.
- d. ICT will completely revolutionize every industry within the next decade.
Correct Answer: d. ICT will completely revolutionize every industry within the next decade. Explanation: Options A, B, and C are facts that can be verified with data. Option D is a prediction or belief about the future, which makes it an opinion.
4. Which one of the following indicates a prohibition?
- a. Students can’t use their phones during the exam.
- b. You should ask for help if you’re confused.
- c. They have to finish the project by next week.
- d. Advertisers ought to check their content.
Correct Answer: a. Students can’t use their phones during the exam. Explanation: “Can’t” (cannot) is used here to express that something is not allowed (prohibited). The other options express advice (“should”, “ought to”) or obligation (“have to”).
5. Which sentence should have a falling intonation at the end?
- a. Are the rules the same in other countries?
- b. Is this advertisement acceptable?
- c. What areas do you focus on in particular?
- d. Can children be protected from ads?
Correct Answer: c. What areas do you focus on in particular? Explanation: In English, Wh- questions (Who, What, Where, Why, etc.) typically have a falling intonation at the end. Yes/No questions (like options A, B, and D) usually have a rising intonation.
6. Which of the following is an ordinal number?
- a. Twenty
- b. Thirty-four
- c. Fifth
- d. Forty-six
Correct Answer: c. Fifth Explanation: Ordinal numbers (First, Second, Third, Fifth…) tell the position of something in a list. Cardinal numbers (Twenty, Thirty-four…) tell “how many”.
7. Which of the following phrases is used to introduce a topic in a presentation?
- a. First,
- b. The reason I took this risk was…
- c. My topic is…
- d. So that…
Correct Answer: c. My topic is… Explanation: This is a direct signpost language used to state the subject of the presentation clearly at the beginning.
8. If a speaker raises their voice, it most likely shows that the speaker is:
- a. Nervous
- b. Angry
- c. Bored
- d. Uninterested
Correct Answer: b. Angry Explanation: Raising one’s voice (shouting or speaking loudly) is a common non-verbal cue for anger or aggression.
9. Which sentence correctly uses a gerund as the object of the verb?
- a. She decided to join the club.
- b. Nigel enjoys doing the chores.
- c. The company plans to reduce pollution.
- d. They hope to travel abroad next year.
Correct Answer: b. Nigel enjoys doing the chores. Explanation: A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun. Here, “doing” is the gerund acting as the direct object of the verb “enjoys”. The other options use infinitives (“to join”, “to reduce”, “to travel”).
10. “Robin wrote an essay in two hours”. In this sentence what is true about the action “to write”?
- a. The action began and ended in the past.
- b. The action occurred in the past and still its impact is there.
- c. The action happened more than once in the past.
- d. The action was continuous in the past.
Correct Answer: a. The action began and ended in the past. Explanation: The sentence is in the Simple Past Tense (“wrote”). This tense indicates that the action was completed entirely in the past.
What English Language-II Covers in BICTE
English Language-II in the BICTE curriculum emphasizes practical communication skills, academic writing conventions, and applied English grammar. The objective components test your ability to interpret vocabulary in authentic contexts, distinguish literal statements from figurative meanings, and recognize standard grammatical forms used across academic discourse.
A major focus within this area involves structural grammar, including the proper application of verb tenses, gerunds, infinitives, and modal auxiliaries. Objective items regularly assess whether learners can identify the precise function of verb forms within a sentence, such as determining whether an action represents a completed past event, an ongoing habit, or a future intention.
Spoken discourse and presentation techniques also form an integral component of the coursework. Students are expected to understand phonological elements such as rising and falling intonation in different sentence types, as well as presentation signpost language used to introduce topics, transition between arguments, and summarize key points effectively in a classroom setting.
Additionally, critical reading and analytical comprehension skills receive significant attention. Questions often challenge students to differentiate between verifiable factual statements and subjective personal opinions, analyze tone and emotional cues in communication, and select appropriate contextual vocabulary to express nuances accurately.
Exam Preparation Tips for English Language-II
When tackling multiple-choice questions on grammar, always analyze the entire sentence structure before jumping to the answer options. Pay close attention to grammatical clues such as prepositional triggers, subject-verb agreement, and verb complementation, which often determine whether a verb requires a gerund or an infinitive form.
Mastering the rules of English intonation will secure easy marks on spoken discourse questions. Remember that standard Wh-questions typically end with a falling intonation contour, whereas polar or yes-no questions generally conclude with a rising pitch pattern. Practicing reading sentences aloud during revision helps cement these auditory patterns.
To distinguish facts from opinions in reading comprehension questions, look for objective data, historical references, and verifiable statistics. Statements containing predictive language, subjective value judgments, or qualitative adjectives almost always signal an opinion rather than an established empirical fact.
Develop the habit of analyzing why the incorrect distractors fail rather than simply memorizing the correct letter choice. Understanding why three options are grammatically or contextually unsuitable deepens your linguistic reasoning and prevents you from falling into common traps set by examiners.
Frequently asked questions
What types of questions appear in the BICTE English Language-II objective section?
The objective section primarily includes multiple-choice questions covering structural grammar, contextual vocabulary, phonological patterns like intonation, functional presentation phrases, and critical distinctions between facts and opinions.
How should I prepare for grammar questions in BICTE 2nd semester English?
Focus on foundational grammar rules, particularly verb tenses, gerund and infinitive usage, modal verbs indicating obligation or prohibition, and sentence transformation. Practicing solved questions with detailed explanations helps reinforce practical application.
Why is English Language-II important for BICTE students?
Future ICT educators need strong English communication skills to deliver technical lessons, design digital learning materials, and articulate complex computing concepts clearly to diverse learners in academic and professional environments.
Where can I find the complete syllabus for BICTE English Language-II?
The official syllabus is available through the Tribhuvan University Faculty of Education curriculum portal and is also accessible under the BICTE syllabus section on Noted Insights alongside course outlines for other semesters.
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