Fact/Opinion, Cause-Effect and Summarizing — TN TET English Questions

5 free practice questions on Fact/Opinion, Cause-Effect and Summarizing, out of 25 in this topic, for Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TN TET) aspirants. Each one shows the correct answer and a full explanation.

Q1Easy

In "She studied hard, so she passed the exam with high marks", the effect is:

  1. aShe passed the exam with high marks✓ Correct
  2. bBoth are effects
  3. cShe studied hard
  4. dNeither is an effect

Explanation

The effect is the result of the cause; here, studying hard (cause) led to passing with high marks (effect).

Q2Easy

Which of these is an opinion?

  1. a"Mangoes grow on trees."
  2. b"Mangoes are sold in the market."
  3. c"Mangoes are the tastiest fruit."✓ Correct
  4. d"Mangoes contain vitamin C."

Explanation

"Tastiest" reflects a subjective personal judgement, unlike the other verifiable, factual statements.

Q3Easy

"Summarising" a text means:

  1. aTranslating it into another language
  2. bCopying it exactly, word for word
  3. cReading it aloud without stopping
  4. dBriefly restating its main points in your own words✓ Correct

Explanation

Summarising involves condensing key ideas concisely, using one's own words rather than the original text.

Q4Easy

An "opinion" is a statement that:

  1. aExpresses a personal belief, feeling, or judgement✓ Correct
  2. bIs always found in a dictionary
  3. cCan always be proven true with evidence
  4. dIs the same for every person

Explanation

Opinions are subjective and may vary from person to person, unlike verifiable facts.

Q5Easy

"The crops failed due to poor rainfall and pest infestation" describes:

  1. aTwo causes leading to one effect✓ Correct
  2. bNo cause-effect relationship
  3. cOnly an opinion, not a fact
  4. dOne cause leading to two effects

Explanation

Both "poor rainfall" and "pest infestation" are causes contributing to the single effect, "the crops failed".

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