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IOE = Institute of Engineering

IOE = Institute of Engineering

It is the engineering institute under Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

The IOE Entrance Examination is the national-level entrance test for admission into:

  • B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)
  • B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture)

at constituent and affiliated engineering colleges of TU such as Pulchowk Campus, Thapathali Campus, Pashchimanchal Campus, and Purwanchal Campus.

Complete IOE Entrance Syllabus of English

4. English (20 Marks)

Grammar

  • Parts of speech
  • Tenses
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Active-passive voice
  • Narration
  • Conditional sentences
  • Transformation
  • Prepositions
  • Punctuation

Vocabulary

  • Idioms
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms

Comprehension

  • Technical passages
  • General passages

Phonetics

  • Phonemes
  • Word stress

IOE Entrance Exam Pattern

Particular

Details

Exam Mode

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Questions

100

Duration

2 Hours

Total Marks

140

Negative Marking

10% deduction for wrong answer

Passing Marks

Around 35% minimum

Score Grid / Mark Distribution

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Mathematics

30

50

Physics

30

45

Chemistry

25

25

English

15

20

Total

100

140

 

Core Grammar Topics
This is the most heavily tested portion of the English section. You need to be familiar with the following rules and their applications:

1.      Parts of Speech: Identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.

2.      Tenses & Sequence of Tenses: Correct verb forms and the rules for sequencing tenses in a sentence.

3.      Subject-Verb Concord (Agreement): Ensuring subjects and verbs match in number and person.

4.      Voice: Converting between Active and Passive Voice.

5.      Narration: Changing Direct Speech to Indirect Speech and vice versa.

6.      Conditional Sentences: Understanding "if-then" structures (e.g., Type 0, 1, 2, 3).

7.      Verbals: Usage of Infinitives, Gerunds, and Participles.

8.      Sentence Structure: Identifying different kinds of sentences (simple, compound, complex) and their transformation.

9.      Prepositions & Punctuation: Correct usage in context.

Vocabulary & Comprehension
This section tests your understanding of words and written passages :

·        Vocabulary: Idiomatic expressions and correct word usage.

·        Reading Comprehension: You will be given passages (both general and technical English topics) and asked questions to test your understanding.

Phonetics
Unlike many other English exams, the IOE entrance includes questions on the sound of language. This focuses on :

·        Phonemes: Identifying the smallest units of sound (vowels and consonants).

·        Word Stress: Recognizing the correct stressed syllable in a word (e.g., pre-SENT vs. PRE-sent).

How to Prepare
Practice Grammar: Focus on the error-spotting questions for Tenses, Subject-Verb agreement, and Prepositions, as these are frequent.

 

Sample English questions styled after the IOE (Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University) entrance examination.
The format follows: 15 questions × ~1.33 marks each = 20 marks total.

Section: English (15 Questions)

1. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:
He apologized ____ his mistake before the committee.

a) for
b) about
c) of
d) with

Answer: a) for

2. Identify the correctly spelled word:

a) Accommodate
b) Acommodate
c) Accomodate
d) Acomodate

Answer: a) Accommodate

3. Choose the correct synonym for "Ephemeral":

a) Eternal
b) Brief
c) Strong
d) Dark

Answer: b) Brief

4. Fill in the blank with the appropriate article:
She is ____ honour to her profession.

a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article

Answer: b) an

5. Identify the correct passive voice form:
They are painting the house.

a) The house is being painted by them.
b) The house was painted by them.
c) The house is painted by them.
d) The house has been painted by them.

Answer: a) The house is being painted by them.

6. Choose the correct antonym for "Benevolent":

a) Kind
b) Malicious
c) Generous
d) Charitable

Answer: b) Malicious

7. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

a) Neither of the boys are guilty.
b) Neither of the boys is guilty.
c) Neither boys is guilty.
d) Neither of the boy are guilty.

Answer: b) Neither of the boys is guilty.

8. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "To cut corners"

a) To do something carefully
b) To save money by reducing quality
c) To finish quickly with precision
d) To avoid a difficult situation

Answer: b) To save money by reducing quality

9. Fill in the blank with the correct verb form:
If I ____ you, I would accept the offer.

a) was
b) were
c) am
d) had been

Answer: b) were

10. Select the correctly punctuated sentence:

a) He asked, "where are you going"?
b) He asked "Where are you going"?
c) He asked, "Where are you going?"
d) He asked "where are you going?"

Answer: c) He asked, "Where are you going?"

11. Choose the correct word to fill the blank:
The new policy will ____ the students to participate actively.

a) courage
b) encourage
c) courageous
d) encouragement

Answer: b) encourage

12. Identify the figure of speech in:
"Life is a battlefield."

a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole

Answer: b) Metaphor

13. Which is the correct indirect speech?
He said, "I will meet you tomorrow."

a) He said that he will meet me tomorrow.
b) He said that he would meet me the next day.
c) He said that he would meet you tomorrow.
d) He told that he will meet me the next day.

Answer: b) He said that he would meet me the next day.

14. Choose the correctly ordered words to form a sentence:
hard / he / works / so / is / successful / he

a) So hard he works he is successful.
b) He works hard so he is successful.
c) He hard works so successful he is.
d) Successful he is so works hard he.

Answer: b) He works hard so he is successful.

15. Select the best replacement for the underlined part (if needed):
Each of the students have submitted their assignments.

a) have submitted his
b) has submitted their
c) has submitted his or her
d) No change

Answer: c) has submitted his or her

Passage for IOE Entrance Examination (6 Marks)

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:

Technology has become an essential part of modern education. In the past, students depended mainly on textbooks and classroom lectures for learning. However, with the rapid development of digital tools, education has changed significantly. Today, students can access online resources, attend virtual classes, and use educational applications to enhance their understanding.

One major advantage of technology in education is easy access to information. Students can search for learning materials instantly and explore topics beyond their textbooks. Technology also makes learning more interactive through videos, animations, and simulations.

However, excessive dependence on technology can create problems. Some students may become distracted by social media or entertainment websites while studying online. Moreover, not all students have equal access to digital devices and internet facilities, which creates educational inequality.

Therefore, technology should be used wisely. It should support traditional learning methods rather than replace them completely. Teachers and students must work together to ensure that technology improves education effectively.

Questions

1. What was the main source of learning for students in the past?

a) Mobile applications
b) Online resources
c) Textbooks and classroom lectures
d) Virtual classes

2. What is one major advantage of technology in education?

a) It reduces the need for teachers
b) Easy access to information
c) It replaces textbooks completely
d) It makes exams easier

3. What problem may arise from excessive dependence on technology?

a) Better concentration
b) Faster learning
c) Distraction from social media
d) Improved classroom discipline

4. Why does educational inequality occur according to the passage?

a) Lack of teachers
b) Difficult textbooks
c) Unequal access to digital devices and internet
d) Too much homework

5. What is the writer’s suggestion regarding technology in education?

a) Replace traditional learning completely
b) Avoid using technology
c) Use technology wisely as support for traditional learning
d) Use only online classes

6. Choose the most suitable title for the passage:

a) The End of Traditional Education
b) Technology in Modern Education
c) Problems of the Internet
d) Importance of Social Media

Answers

1.      c) Textbooks and classroom lectures

2.      b) Easy access to information

3.      c) Distraction from social media

4.      c) Unequal access to digital devices and internet

5.      c) Use technology wisely as support for traditional learning

6.      b) Technology in Modern Education

 

Topic 1 : Part of Speech 

A detailed guide to the eight primary parts of speech in English, including definitions, uses, and examples for each.

1. Nouns

Definition: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Uses:

  • Act as the subject of a sentence
  • Act as the object of a verb or preposition
  • Can be modified by adjectives
  • Can be singular/plural or common/proper

Examples:

Person: teacher, doctor, Maria, boy

Place: park, London, school, ocean

Thing: pencil, car, apple, computer

Idea: love, freedom, happiness, courage

Sentence: Maria bought a car in London.

2. Pronouns

Definition: A word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

Uses:

  • Refer to a noun already mentioned (antecedent)
  • Indicate person, number, gender, or case
  • Help vary sentence structure

Examples:

Personal: I, you, he, she, it, we, they

Possessive: my, your, his, her, its, our, their

Reflexive: myself, yourself, himself, herself

Demonstrative: this, that, these, those

Relative: who, whom, which, that

Sentence: When John arrived, he said himself that this was his home.

3. Verbs

Definition: A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Uses:

  • Show what the subject does or is
  • Indicate tense (past, present, future)
  • Can be transitive (needs object) or intransitive (no object)

Examples:

Action: run, write, eat, build

State of being: is, am, are, was, were

Auxiliary (helping): have, be, do, can, will, must

Sentence: She runs every morning. (action)
He is a doctor. (state)

4. Adjectives

Definition: A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Uses:

  • Provide information about size, color, shape, age, origin, material, or opinion
  • Usually placed before the noun or after linking verbs
  • Can be comparative or superlative

Examples:

Opinion: beautiful, boring, kind

Size: large, tiny, enormous

Color: red, blue, pale

Age: old, new, ancient

Quantity: some, many, few

Sentence: The old, red house stood on a large hill.

5. Adverbs

Definition: A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Uses:

  • Answer questions like how? when? where? how often? to what extent?
  • Often end in -ly but not always
  • Can be moved around in a sentence

Examples:

Manner: quickly, sadly, well

Time: now, yesterday, soon

Place: here, there, everywhere

Frequency: always, never, sometimes

Degree: very, quite, almost

Sentence: She quickly ran here and almost fell.

6. Prepositions

Definition: A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence.

Uses:

  • Indicate direction, location, time, or manner
  • Always followed by an object (noun or pronoun) to form a prepositional phrase

Examples:

Place/Position: in, on, at, under, between

Direction: to, toward, into, through

Time: before, after, during, since

Other relationships: of, with, without, for

Sentence: The cat slept under the table for two hours.

7. Conjunctions

Definition: A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

Uses:

  • Join elements of equal grammatical rank
  • Show logical relationships like addition, contrast, choice, or cause

Examples:

Coordinating (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) – join equal parts

Subordinating (because, although, if, while, since) – join dependent to independent clause

Correlative (either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also) – paired conjunctions

Sentence: I wanted to go but I was tired because I worked late.

8. Interjections

Definition: A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or sudden feeling.

Uses:

  • Stand alone or at the beginning of a sentence
  • Usually followed by an exclamation mark or comma
  • Not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence

Examples:

Surprise: Wow! Oh! Really?

Joy: Hooray! Yay!

Pain/Annoyance: Ouch! Ugh!

Greeting/Farewell: Hello! Bye!

Sentence: Wow! That’s amazing. Ouch, that hurt.

Quick Summary Table

Part of Speech

Function

Example Word

Example Sentence

Noun

Names

dog

The dog barked.

Pronoun

Replaces noun

it

I saw it.

Verb

Action/state

run

They run fast.

Adjective

Describes noun

happy

A happy child.

Adverb

Describes verb/adjective/adverb

quickly

She ran quickly.

Preposition

Shows relationship

in

The book is in the bag.

Conjunction

Connects

but

I like tea, but she likes coffee.

Interjection

Expresses emotion

Oh

Oh, I see.

 

30 sample questions on Parts of Speech, designed in the style of the IOE (Institute of Engineering) entrance exam. Each question has four options (A, B, C, D). Answers are provided at the end.

Questions 1–30

1. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
She quickly finished her homework.
A) Noun
B) Verb
C) Adjective
D) Adverb

2. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
The beautiful painting hung on the wall.
A) Adverb
B) Adjective
C) Noun
D) Preposition

3. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
They have submitted the report.
A) Main verb
B) Auxiliary verb
C) Noun
D) Conjunction

4. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Wow! That’s an incredible performance.
A) Conjunction
B) Preposition
C) Interjection
D) Adverb

5. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
He sat between his two brothers.
A) Conjunction
B) Preposition
C) Adverb
D) Pronoun

6. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
I wanted to go, but it was too late.
A) Preposition
B) Interjection
C) Conjunction
D) Adverb

7. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
This is my favorite book.
A) Adjective
B) Pronoun
C) Noun
D) Verb

8. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
He runs very fast.
A) Adjective
B) Adverb
C) Noun
D) Conjunction

9. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Honesty is the best policy.
A) Pronoun
B) Adjective
C) Verb
D) Noun

10. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
She painted the wall herself.
A) Personal pronoun
B) Reflexive pronoun
C) Possessive pronoun
D) Relative pronoun

11. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
The book on the table is mine.
A) Preposition
B) Adverb
C) Conjunction
D) Interjection

12. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
He is intelligent and hardworking.
A) Noun
B) Adverb
C) Adjective
D) Verb

13. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Alas! We have lost the match.
A) Conjunction
B) Preposition
C) Interjection
D) Adverb

14. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
She speaks English fluently.
A) Adjective
B) Noun
C) Adverb
D) Pronoun

15. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Neither the teacher nor the students were present.
A) Conjunction
B) Preposition
C) Adjective
D) Adverb

16. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
They are coming to the party.
A) Noun
B) Adjective
C) Pronoun
D) Verb

17. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
That is her car.
A) Personal pronoun
B) Reflexive pronoun
C) Possessive pronoun
D) Demonstrative pronoun

18. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Please put the books there.
A) Preposition
B) Adverb
C) Conjunction
D) Interjection

19. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Oh, I forgot to lock the door.
A) Conjunction
B) Preposition
C) Interjection
D) Adverb

20. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
She is a talented singer.
A) Action verb
B) Linking verb
C) Auxiliary verb
D) Transitive verb

21. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Several students missed the class.
A) Pronoun
B) Adjective
C) Noun
D) Adverb

22. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
He walked slowly because of his injury.
A) Adjective
B) Adverb
C) Noun
D) Conjunction

23. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
The man whom you met is my uncle.
A) Interrogative pronoun
B) Relative pronoun
C) Personal pronoun
D) Reflexive pronoun

24. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Bravery is admired by everyone.
A) Adjective
B) Verb
C) Noun
D) Adverb

25. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
The cat jumped off the roof.
A) Adverb
B) Conjunction
C) Preposition
D) Interjection

26. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Although he is rich, he is humble.
A) Coordinating conjunction
B) Subordinating conjunction
C) Correlative conjunction
D) Preposition

27. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
This is mine, not yours.
A) Possessive pronoun
B) Personal pronoun
C) Reflexive pronoun
D) Demonstrative adjective

28. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
Hooray! We won the championship.
A) Conjunction
B) Preposition
C) Adverb
D) Interjection

29. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
She can speak three languages.
A) Main verb
B) Modal auxiliary
C) Linking verb
D) Transitive verb

30. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
The weather is extremely cold today.
A) Adjective
B) Adverb
C) Noun
D) Conjunction

Questions 1–30 with Answers & Reasons

1. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

She quickly finished her homework.

Answer: D) Adverb

Reason: "Quickly" modifies the verb "finished" by telling how she finished. Words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs are adverbs.

2. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The beautiful painting hung on the wall.

Answer: B) Adjective

Reason: "Beautiful" describes the noun "painting," telling what kind. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns.

3. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

They have submitted the report.

Answer: B) Auxiliary verb

Reason: "Have" helps the main verb "submitted" to form the present perfect tense. Auxiliary (helping) verbs combine with main verbs to show tense, mood, or voice.

4. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Wow! That’s an incredible performance.

Answer: C) Interjection

Reason: "Wow" expresses strong emotion (surprise/excitement) and stands alone, often with an exclamation mark. Interjections have no grammatical connection to the rest of the sentence.

5. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

He sat between his two brothers.

Answer: B) Preposition

Reason: "Between" shows the relationship (position) between "sat" and "his two brothers." It introduces a prepositional phrase and is followed by a noun object.

6. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

I wanted to go, but it was too late.

Answer: C) Conjunction

Reason: "But" connects two independent clauses ("I wanted to go" and "it was too late") and shows contrast. This is a coordinating conjunction.

7. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

This is my favorite book.

Answer: B) Pronoun

Reason: "This" stands alone and replaces the noun (the book). Demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) can act as pronouns when not followed by a noun.

8. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

He runs very fast.

Answer: B) Adverb

Reason: "Very" modifies the adverb "fast" by telling to what degree. Adverbs can modify other adverbs.

9. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Honesty is the best policy.

Answer: D) Noun

Reason: "Honesty" is an abstract idea (not a physical thing) and functions as the subject of the sentence. Nouns name persons, places, things, or ideas.

10. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

She painted the wall herself.

Answer: B) Reflexive pronoun

Reason: "Herself" refers back to the subject "she" and ends in "-self." Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same.

11. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The book on the table is mine.

Answer: A) Preposition

Reason: "On" shows the relationship (location) between "book" and "table." It begins the prepositional phrase "on the table."

12. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

He is intelligent and hardworking.

Answer: C) Adjective

Reason: "Intelligent" describes the subject "He" following the linking verb "is." Predicate adjectives come after linking verbs.

13. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Alas! We have lost the match.

Answer: C) Interjection

Reason: "Alas" expresses sorrow or regret. It is an interjection because it shows strong emotion and is grammatically independent.

14. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

She speaks English fluently.

Answer: C) Adverb

Reason: "Fluently" modifies the verb "speaks" by telling how she speaks. Most adverbs ending in "-ly" modify verbs.

15. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Neither the teacher nor the students were present.

Answer: A) Conjunction

Reason: "Neither" works with "nor" as a correlative conjunction pair. It connects two equivalent grammatical elements (nouns).

16. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

They are coming to the party.

Answer: C) Pronoun

Reason: "They" replaces a plural noun (e.g., the people) and acts as the subject. Personal pronouns stand for specific persons or things.

17. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

That is her car.

Answer: C) Possessive pronoun

Reason: "Her" shows ownership of the car. Possessive pronouns (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) indicate possession before a noun.

18. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Please put the books there.

Answer: B) Adverb

Reason: "There" modifies the verb "put" by telling where to put the books. Adverbs of place answer "where?"

19. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Oh, I forgot to lock the door.

Answer: C) Interjection

Reason: "Oh" expresses a sudden feeling (realization or surprise). Even with a comma instead of an exclamation mark, it remains an interjection.

20. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

She is a talented singer.

Answer: B) Linking verb

Reason: "Is" connects the subject "she" to the subject complement "singer" without showing action. Linking verbs describe a state of being.

21. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Several students missed the class.

Answer: B) Adjective

Reason: "Several" modifies the noun "students" by telling how many. Quantifiers like several, many, few act as adjectives when followed by a noun.

22. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

He walked slowly because of his injury.

Answer: B) Adverb

Reason: "Slowly" modifies the verb "walked" by telling how he walked. Adverbs of manner often end in "-ly."

23. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The man whom you met is my uncle.

Answer: B) Relative pronoun

Reason: "Whom" introduces the relative clause "whom you met" and refers back to the noun "man." Relative pronouns connect a clause to a noun.

24. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Bravery is admired by everyone.

Answer: C) Noun

Reason: "Bravery" is an abstract idea and functions as the subject of the sentence. Abstract nouns name qualities, concepts, or states.

25. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The cat jumped off the roof.

Answer: C) Preposition

Reason: "Off" shows the relationship (direction/movement away from) between "jumped" and "the roof." It begins a prepositional phrase.

26. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Although he is rich, he is humble.

Answer: B) Subordinating conjunction

Reason: "Although" introduces a dependent clause ("Although he is rich") and connects it to the main clause. Subordinating conjunctions show contrast, cause, or time.

27. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

This is mine, not yours.

Answer: A) Possessive pronoun

Reason: "Mine" stands alone and shows ownership without being followed by a noun. Possessive pronouns can act as nouns in a sentence.

28. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Hooray! We won the championship.

Answer: D) Interjection

Reason: "Hooray" expresses joy or celebration. It is an exclamation with no grammatical connection to the sentence that follows.

29. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

She can speak three languages.

Answer: B) Modal auxiliary

Reason: "Can" is a modal verb that expresses ability. Modal auxiliaries (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would) modify the meaning of the main verb.

30. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The weather is extremely cold today.

Answer: B) Adverb

Reason: "Extremely" modifies the adjective "cold" by telling to what degree. Adverbs can modify adjectives.

 

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