English 13. Individual liberty would have become social anarchy.

REPEATED QUESTIONS a) Lawfulness b) legality c) lawlessness d) orderliness

PART I 14. ………… can do what we choose, be wise or ridiculous.
Answer all the questions. (20×1=20) a) confusion b) scrutiny c) declare d) comic
SYNONYMS 15. He was glaring at his young brother in vexation.
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from the options a) agitation b) annoyance
given. c) happiness d) none of these
1. Nicola was glaring at his young brother in vexation. 16. And very soon this trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew of
a) approval b) appreciation c) annoyance d) admiration two – a driver and a mechanic.
2. Suffering seems so cruelly prevalent in the world today. a) boisterous b) weak c) bold and daring d) cowardly
a) common b) scarce c) abundant d) meagre 17. Liberty is not a personal affair but a social contract.
3. Seeing your ear pulled up by his insolence of office, feel that your liberty a) commitment b) disagreement
has been outraged. c)misunderstanding d) right
a) calmness b) rudeness c) closeness d) attraction 18. There was a grand finale of scattered plates and silverware.
4. A girl was listening to their chatter. a) climax b) boring c) beginning d)commencing
a) callous b) meaningless sounds 19. They shined shoes, sold fruit, hawked newspapers.
c) meaningful sounds d) noisy sounds a) bought b) purchased c) sold d) shouted
5. He shrugged his shoulders to convey his disapproval. 20. I had eleven broken ribs and a perforated lung.
a) bounced b) released c) raised d) let go a) damaged b) punctured
6. The liberties of everybody must be curtailed. c) both (a) and (b) d) neither (a) nor (b)
a) increased b) soared c) reduced d) improved 21. If liberty entitled the pedestrians to walk down the middle of the road,
7. In those days they didn’t have sophisticated heart surgery. then the end ……..
a) mild b) strong c) complicated d) refined a) forbid b) allowed
8. Their devotion had touched me deeply. c) permitted d) both (b) and (c)
a) loyalty b) sincerity c) employability d) disloyalty
9. ……… he had a malignant tumor of bone. ANTONYMS
a) harmless b) harmful c) benign d) deadly Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words form the options
10. But there is merely one of a myriad of major and extremely varied works. given.
a) limited b) unlimited c) infinite d) eternal 1. One night, we came upon them in the windy and deserted square.
11. Often we show visitors through the town … to Julias tomb. a) inhabited b) unoccupied c) crowded d) shrouded
a) House b) pyramid c) museum d) gallery 2. Their devotion had touched me deeply.
12. And very soon this trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew of a) dedication b) loyalty c) love d) disloyalty
two – a driver and a mechanic. 3. Nicola’s smile was steady and engaging.
a) Detectives b) team c) shipmen d) enemies a) charming b) alluring c) unappealing d) attracting
4. Suffering ennobles you, makes you a better person. 3. Choose the American English word for ‘pull over’.
a) honours b) humiliating c) exalted d) dignifying a) vest b) sweater c) overcoat d) waist coat
5. One does not feel wiser, braver or more optimistic. 4. Choose the British English word for ‘cookies’.
a) cheerful b) pessimistic c) realistic d) opportunistic a) chocolates b) sweets c) biscuits d) chips
6. Nicola answered seriously. 5. Choose the British English word for “fall”.
a) plainly b) casually c) honestly d) usually a) down b) autumne c) autumn d) spring
7. _________ and with no small peril to herself. 6. Choose the British English word for ‘bin’.
a) danger b) risk c) harmful d) safety a) trash b) garbage c) hook d) can
8. It was pointed out to her that the pavement was the place for pedestrians.
a) indicated b) stated c) concealed d) collected Determiner
9. The end of such liberty would be universal chaos. 1. Choose the most appropriate determiner and complete the sentence.
a) orderliness b) commotion c) disorder d) confusion How …………sugar do you want?
10. I experienced not only agony and fear but also anger. a) many b) much c) long d) more
a) pain b) comfort c) insult d) fortitude
11. The result would be that Piccadilly Circus would be a maelstrom that Compound word
you would never cross at all. 1. Choose the correct compound word for the combination “clear out”.
a) harmony b) chaos c) clear d) storm a) Adjective + Verb b) Gerund + Verb
12. He glanced at us hopefully. c) Noun + Noun d) Noun + Verb
a) hopelessly b) desperately 2. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with
c) both (a) and (b) d) neither (a) nor (b) “alignment”.
13. … but this is merely one of a myriad of major and... a) Plaza b) late c) proof d) wheel
a) infinite b) limited c) countless d) unlimited 3. Choose the correct combination for the compound word “birth place”.
14. The end of such liberty would be universal chaos. a) Noun+ Verb b) Noun + Adjective
a) world b) complete c) unidentified d) individual c) Noun + Noun d) Noun + Adverb
15. He had full confidence in the mechanic. 4. Choose the correct combination for the compound word “upstream”.
a) trust b) faith c) belief d) diffidence a) Noun + Verb b) Noun + Adjective
16. We are much more conscious of the imperfections of others c) Noun + Noun d) Adverb + Noun
a) concerned b) impressed c) unmindful d) mindful 5. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with
“water”.
British English – American English a) Plaza b) late c) proof d) wheel
1. Choose the correct American English word for ‘stadium’. 6. Choose the correct combination for the compound word ‘roundabout’.
a) arena b) deluxe c) gallery d) elite group a) Noun + Adjective b) Adverb + Adverb
2. Choose the American English word for “sweets”. c) Adverb + Verb d) Verb + Noun
a) candies b) toffees c) cookies d) chokkies 7. Choose the correct combination for the compound word ‘upkeep’
a) Noun + Adjective b) Adverb + Noun a) Local Area Network b) Locality Area Network
c) Adverb + Verb d) Verb + Noun c) Local Area Net d) Local Area Networking
8. Choose the correct combination for the compound word ‘black tea’ 4. Choose the correct expansion of the acronym of ‘WTC‘.
a) Noun + Verb b) Adjective + Verb a) World Trade Congress b) World Trade Center
c) Adjective + Noun d) Noun + Noun c) World Training Center d) World Tourist Center
9. Choose the appropriate compound word for the combination ‘Noun + 5. Choose the expanded form of “MCI”.
Gerund’. a)Multiple Crime Investigations
a) ear mark b) book binding c) spelling book d) air ticket b)Municipal Committee of Intellectuals
10. Choose the appropriate compound word for the combination ‘Gerund c) Multiple Civil Institutions
+ Noun’. d) Medical Council of India
a) day dreaming b) book binding c) dancing bird d) water up 6. Choose the correct expansion of “CBSE”.
11. Choose the appropriate combination for the compound word ‘sleeping a) Central Bureau of Secondary Education
bags’. b) Central Based Secondary Education
a) Gerund + Adverb b) Gerund + Verb c) Central board of Secondary Education
c) Gerund + Noun d) Gerund + Adjective d) Central Board of Senior Education
7. Choose the correct expansion of ‘GPS’.
Singular - Plural a) Globe Priority Station b) Global Positioning Station
1. Choose the correct plural form of the word ‘stratum’. c) Global Positioning Satellite d) Global Positioning System
a) stratums b) strata c) strate d) stratums 8. Choose the correct expansion of ‘UGC’.
2. Choose the correct plural form of the word ‘bureau’. a) Universal Grants Commission b) University Grants Corporation
a) bureau b) bureaues c) bureaux d) bureauess c) University Grants Commission d) University Grants Council
3. Choose the correct plural form of the word ‘offspring’. 9. Choose the correct expansion of “RAW”.
a) offsprings b) offspring c) offspringes d)offspringess a) Research & Analysis Wing b) Research & Analytical Wing
4. Choose the correct singular form of the word ‘larvae’. c) Respond & Analysis Wing d) Research & Association Wing
a) larvum b) larvus c) larva d) larvam
Choose the meaning of the foreign word
Choose the correct expansion 1. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
1. Choose the correct expansion of ‘GDP’. English is the lingua Franca of many countries.
a) Gross Domestic Product b) Gross Domestic Purchase a) Mother language b) Foreign language
c) Great Demand for Purchase d) Great Domestic Purchase c) Unknown language d) Common language
2. Choose the expanded form of “ODS”. 2. Rangarajan alias Sujatha has written thrilling novels.
a) Ozone Defective Systems b)Ozone Defective Substances a) also known as b) differently known as
c) Ozone Deleting Systems d) Ozone Depleting Substances c) secretly called d) signed as
3. Choose the correct expansion of the acronym of “LAN”. 3. He put up a case with malafide intentions.
a) bad intention b) real intention c) interval + citiaen d) international + citizen
c) for justice d) for property
4. The hearing should only be held ex parte as necessary. Choose the clipped word
a) on one side b) amicably 1. Choose the clipped word for “pianoforte”.
c) at high level d) contesting elections a) fort b) pite c) piano d) piaforte
5. The sum was paid ‘Ex gratia’. 2. Choose the clipped form of “trombone”.
a) moral obligation b) immoral obligation a) trom b) bone c) trombo d) tomb
c) humble obligation d) special obligation 3. Choose the clipped form of the word “internet”.
6. Boswell who wrote the biography of Dr. Johnson is Dr. Johnson’s protégé. a) intern b) net c) network d) tern
a) independent b) dependent c) free bird d) proposed 4. Choose the unclipped form of the word “copter”.
7. People want to maintain the status quo. a) heliport b) helicopter c) hollowcopter d) aircopter
a) law and order b) a complete change 5. Choose the unclipped form of “jet”.
c) introduce new rules d) retain the existing condition a) jetliner b) jet aircraft c) jet engine d) jet plane
6. Choose the clipped form of ‘zoological park’.
Choose the right combination for the blended word a) zoology b) zoo c) park d) logical park
1.Choose the right combination for the blended word “diplonomics”. 7. Choose the most appropriate unclipped word for ‘mark’.
a) diplo + economics b) diplomacy + economy a) market b) demarket c) demarcate d) remark
c) diplo + economy d) diplomacy + economics 8. Choose the most appropriate unclipped word for ‘varsity’.
2. Choose the correct combination for the blended word “Pixel”. a) universe b) university c) universal d) unique city
a) picture + element b) picture + electricity 9. 13. Choose the most appropriate unclipped word for ‘mike’.
c) picture + electronics d) pix + element a) telephone b) microphone c) gramaphone d) microbiology
3. Choose the correct combination for the blended word “tastelicious”.
a) taste + delicious b) tasty + delicious One word substitution
c) tasting + delicious d) tasteful + delicious 1. ‘Study of codes’ is called ................
4. Choose the blended form of “webinar”. a) Cynology b) Cryptology c) Criminology d) cytology
a) website + seminary b) web + seminar 2. Choose the right definition for the given term “tautology”.
c) website + seminar d) web + seminary a) useless solution b) fruitful solution
5. Choose the right combination for the blended word “smog” c) useless repetition d) useless article
a) smoke + fog b) small + fog c) smoke + bog d) smooth + fog 3. Choose the right definition for the given term ‘theophobia’.
6. Choose the blended form of “heliport”. a) Fear of food b) Fear of dreams c) Fear of God d) Fear of home
a) helicopter + port b) helicopter + bus port 4. Choose the right definition for the given term ‘acrophobia’
c) copter + port d) helicopter + air port a) Fear of heights b) Fear of dreams c) Fear of God d) Fear of home
7. Choose the correct combination for the blended word ‘netizen’. 5. Choose the right definition for the given term “paedophobia”.
a) internet + citizen b) inter + citizen a) fear of dolls b) fear of body odour
c) fear of children d) fear of paper a) wait for a solution b) wait for a situation to become clear
6. Choose the right definition for the given term “deicide”. c) wait aimlessly d) wait for a situation to take action
a) killing of a king b) killing of a child 8. The bank is round the corner.
c) killing of a God or a divine being d) killing of a monster a) very near b) opposite c) very far d) in the street corner
7. Choose the right definition for the given term “genocide”. 9. The collector has the whip hand in district administration.
a) killing of a race b) killing of a child a) most powerful b) powerless c) weak d) fragile
c) killing of a God or a divine being d) killing of a monster
8. One who studies languages and their functions is called ………………. Collocation
a) Musicologist b) Ornithologist c) Linguist d) Dermatologist Choose the correct collocation.
9. The study of principles of beauty is called ……… 1. I hope to ............... my own business one day.
a) genetics b) aesthetics c) statistics d) physics a) do b) have c) make d) take
10. The study of speech sounds is called ………… Prefix/Suffix
a) genetics b) aesthetics c) statistics d) phonetics 1. Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word “argue”.
11. The study of fossils is called …………. a) contra b) counter c) bi d) pre
a) sociologist b) palaeontologist c) optimist d) archaeologist 2. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “deterred”.
a) in b) re c) un d) de
Idiom 3. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “- remark”.
Choose the meaning of the idiom. a) __ment b) __able c) __al d) __ic
1. I will do the math before contesting the election. 4. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “-
a) think carefully b) spend money practice”.
c) calculate cunningly d) talk wisely a) mal___ b) pre___ c) dis___ d) tri___
2. The leader’s death came like a bolt from the blue. 5. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “- paid”.
a) unexpected event b) expected happening a) mal___ b) dis___ c) post___ d) tri___
c) sudden happening d) serious accident 6. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word
3. The New year is round the corner. “dignified”.
a) far away b) over c) exciting d) near a) in b) re c) un d) de
4. She claimed the lion’s share of the credit for the show’s case. 7. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “- logic”.
a) minor share b) major share a) __ment b) __able c) __al d) __ic
c) extremely brave d) extremely coward 8. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “active”.
5. When asked to reconsider his decision, he put his foot down. a) in b) re c) un d) de
a) accepted b) refused c) felt happy d) grew angry 9. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word ‘code’.
6. Choose the meaning of the idiom “make both ends meet”. a) in b) re c) un d) de
a) face b) meet c) manage d) mismanage 10. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word
7. We waited for the dust to settle before talking to the farmers on strike. ‘recognize’.
a) in b) re c) un d) de 8. Everyone prayed …………. Baby Surjeet’s safe retrieval from the bore
11. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “usual”. well.
a) in b) re c) un d) de a) for b) to c) from d) by
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “differ”. 9. The boy fell …………… a deep borewell.
a) ful b) ance c) ence d) ly a) down b) in c) into d) inside
13. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “manage”.
a) ful b) ance c) or d) ment Choose the correct question tag
1. Choose the correct question tag for the following statement.
Suitable relative pronoun. Let’s go to the beach ______?
1. Fill in the blanks with a suitable relative pronoun. a) don’t we b) do we? c) shall we? d) didn’t we?
He ______ hesitates is lost. 2. Nandini is smart, __________?
a) whose b) whom c) who d) that a) isn’t she ? b) will she ? c) won’t she? d) wasn’t she?
2. Kumar _______ father is an engineer, constructed this building. 3. The new movie is about teachers, _______?
a) who b) whose c) which d) whom a) isn’t it b) aren’t it c) don’t it d) does it
3. I consoled the boy _______ watch was stolen. 4. Let’s go for a movie _______?
a) who b) whose c) which d) whom a) shall we b) will we c) won’t we d) shan’t we
5. He hardly absents himself ______?
Suitable preposition a) did he b) does he c) did not he d) doesn’t he
1. Fill in the blanks with a suitable preposition. 6. He seldom goes to the park .........?.
Here is the watch that you asked ______. a) did he b) does he c) did not he d) doesn’t he
a) of b) from c) for d) at 7. Water is scarcely available here __________?
2. He ran _______ the street. a) isn’t it b) is it c) does it d) doesn’t it
a) in b) at c) into d) to 8. The pair of shoes near the door is not yours ______?
3. The car drew up near the gate. a) isn’t it b) is it c) are they d) aren’t they
a) dash b) stop c) hit d) start 9. Let’s take this matter to the court, _______?
4. Prema is known _______ her teaching skills. a) will we b) wont we c) shan’t we d) shall we
a) in b) at c) for d) to 10. One can’t be too careful ………….?
5. Sridevi has been working in Madurai ………….1995. a) can one b) can he c) can they d) can you
a) for b) from c) since d) to
6. Abinandhan is a heroic icon ………… the Air force. Appropriate polite alternative/Euphemism
a) for b) to c) from d) by 1. Substitute the underlined word with the appropriate polite alternative.
7. The competition will commence ………… Monday. She is a fat woman.
a) for b) to c) from d) on a) bulky b) obese c) full – figured d) heavy weight
2. Some of the youth are still unemployed.
a) under jobs b) between jobs c) with jobs d) without jobs 1. Fill in the blank with a suitable phrasal verb.
3. My mother is a housewife. Prajeeth is ________ a placement in Australia.
a) homekeeper b) housekeeper c) homemaker d) housemaker a) longing on b) longing to c) longing for d) longing of
4. My mother is an old woman. 2. Replace the underlined word choosing the most appropriate phrasal verb.
a) senior citizen b) aged man c) long aged d)whitehaired The two teams met at the stadium to resolve their difference of opinions.
5. The children went to the loo. a) iron on b) iron out c) iron in d) take in
a) living room b) rest room c) drawing room d) lavatory 3. ________ discipline is learnt only in school.
6. This material is for slow learners. a) in my opinion b) with my opinion
a) gifted students b) high achievers c) of my opinion d) about my opinion
c)late bloomers d)differently abled 4. You must go by the rules of the institution.
7. The rules don’t permit beating the children with a cane in the school. a) follow b) avoid c) check d) watch
a) severe punishment b) cruel punishment 5. I was surprised when I won the lottery.
c) corporal punishment d) civilian punishment a) taken on b) taken out c) taken back d) taken in
6. ………….. letter, I have something to say.
Choose the correct sentence pattern a) waiting for b) looking forward
1. Choose the correct sentence pattern for the following sentence. c) in expectation of d) with reference to
The headmaster sent the latecomer out. 7. He extinguished the lamp.
a) SVCA b) SVOA c) SVOC d) SVIODO a) put off b) put down c) put in d) put out
2. We call Gandhiji Mahatma. 8. The CBI investigated the scandal case.
a) SVIODO b) SVOC c) SVOA d) SVCA a) look on b) look into c) look back d) look after
3. Latha gifted me a jeans. 9. A car stopped in front of our house.
a) SVIODO b) SVOC c) SVOA d) SVCA a) drew on b) drew up c) drew off d) drew over
4. My mother keeps the house clean. 10. The government …………… the old pension scheme.
a) SVOA b) SVOC c) SVIODO d) SVAA a) cut on b) cut up c) cut off d) cut down
5. Raju painted the walls green.
a) SVOA b) SVOC c) SVIODO d) SVAA Conjunction / Connector
6. The question paper is very easy to answer. 1. Choose the most appropriate conjunction / connector and complete the
a) SVIODO b) SVCA c) SVAA d) SVOA sentence.
7. Birds fly high in the sky. Take an umbrella ………… it rains.
a) SVIODO b) SVCA c) SVAA d) SVOA a) since b) and c) in case d) in case of
8. I bought a laptop yesterday.
a) SVIODO b) SVCA c) SVAA d) SVOA Syllabification:
1. Choose the tetra syllabic word.
Suitable phrasal verb: a) grandmother b) tourist c) photographer d) lessen
2. Choose the di-syllabic word. 1. Choose the correct meaning of the cliche ‘Kith and Kin’.
a) grandmother b)dynamic c)photographer d)appreciation a) kitbag b) bat and ball
3. Choose the disyllabic word. c) friends and relatives d) ladies and gentlemen
a) daughter b) biology c) geography d) fantastic
4. Choose the tetra syllabic word. Relative Pronoun
a) campaign b) university c) expensive d) biology 1. Choose the appropriate relative pronoun of the following sentence.
5. Choose the tri syllabic word. This is …………… I expect from you.
a) eastern b) strong c) crusader d) decrease a) when b) where c) who d) what
2. The watchman and the dog ___________ entered the hotel were stopped.
Marginal modal verb/quasi modal verb/semi-modal verb: a) who b) which c) that d) whom
1. Complete the following sentence choosing the most appropriate 3. Choose the appropriate relative adverb of the following sentence.
marginal modal verb. This is the place ………… the meeting will be held.
Life _____ be more interesting when I was a child. a) when b) where c) who d) how
a) dare to b) used to c) need to d) ought to 4. This is the best solution …………. I would like to suggest.
2. Military men _____ undergo strenuous training. a) which b) what c) whose d) that
a) ought to b) dare to c) used to d) need to
3. You _____ report before 10 AM. PART II / Section - 1
a) ought to b) dare to c) used to d) need to Read the following sets of poetic line and answer any four from it. (4×2=8)
4. We ……………… close the bore well right now. 1. “A creeper climbs, in whose embrace bound
a) ought to b) dare to c) used to d) need to No other tree could live”.
a) Which tree is referred to in the above lines?
Modals: b) How does the tree survive the tight hold of the creeper?
1. Complete the following sentence choosing the most appropriate modal c) Pick out the alliteration.
verb. 2. “Then the whining school boy, with his satchel
I ______ speak French, German and Japanese. And shinning morning face, creeping like snail unwillingly to school”.
a) will b) can c) would d) may a) Which stage of life is being referred to here by the poet?
2. The medicine ………… be kept in the refrigerator. b) What are the characteristics of this stage?
a) can b) could c) must d) will 3. “........for my purpose holds.
3. I ………… do anything for Prema. To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
a) can b) could c) must d) will Of all the western stars, until I die.”
4. The rules of the road …………. be followed by everyone. a) What was Ulysses’ purpose in life?
a) can b) could c) must d) should b) How long would his venture last?
4. “Let him have lazy days seeking his deeper motives
Cliche Let him seek deep for where he is born natural”
a) Why does the son need lazy days?
b) What is the figure of speech used here?
5. “Like a huge python, winding round and round
The rugged trunk, indented deep with scars”
a) What is a python?
b) What is the figure of speech employed here?
6. “……………………………..and flowers are hung
In crimson clusters all the boughs among,
Whereon all day are gathered bird and bee;”
a) What attracts birds and bees?
b) What kind of imagery is used in the second line?
7. “And oft at nights the garden overflows
With one sweet song that seems to have no close
Sung darkling from our tree, while men repose.”
a) What kind of imagery is used in the first line?
b) Comment on the poet’s love for detail.
8. “Unknown, yet well known to the eye of faith
Ah, I have heard that wail far, far away
In distant lands, by many a sheltered bay”
a) What does the ‘wail’ denote?
b) What is the poetic device employed here?
9. “All the world’s a stage
And all the men and women merely players”
a) What is the world compared to?
b) Which figure of speech has been used in the second line?
c) Identify the poem and the poet.
d) What does the poet mean by the terms ‘exits and entrances?
10. “Thro’ scudding drifts the rainy Hyades Vext the dim sea: I am
become a name”
a) What is meant by Hyades?
b) Identify the figure of speech employed here.
11. “The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung
In crimson clusters all the bough among----”!
a) Who is the giant here?
b) Why is the scarf colourful?
c) What is the poetic device employed in the above lines?
12. “Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’
Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades
For ever and for ever when I move”.
a) What is experience compared to?
b) How do the lines convey that the experience is endless?
13 . “Tell him solitude is creative if he is strong
And the final decisions are made in silent rooms”
a) Can being in solitude help a strong human being?
b) Identify the figure of speech in the above line.
14. “Thy form, O Thee, as in my happy prime
I saw thee, in my own loved native clime”
a) What do you mean by the term ‘native clime’?
b) What is the poetic device used here?
15. “…I mete and dole
Unequal laws unto a savage race”
a) Pick out the assonance words in the second line.
b) What does Ulysses do?
16. “Tell him as a stuff can be wasted
Tell him to be a fool every so often”
a) Why does the poet suggest that time can be wasted?
b) Identify the figure of speech used here.
17. “Life is a soft loam, be gentle go easy
And this too might serve him.”
a) Why does the poet suggest to take life easy?
b) Mention the figure of speech used here.
18. “A rugged people, and thro’ soft degrees
Subdue them useful and the good”.
a) What do you mean by ‘subdue’?
b) What is the literary device used here?
19. “Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation”
a) Pick out the alliterated words.
b) Explain ‘bubble reputation’.
20. “And far and near kokilas hail the day
And to their pastures wend our sleepy cows;”
a) What do kokilas do?
b) Identify the poetic device used here.
21. “Is second childishness and more oblivion
sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything”
a) Which stage of man is referred to here?
b) Give the meaning of the word, ‘sans’.
22. “Tell him to the different from other people
if it comes natural and easy being different.”
a) What are the poet’s thoughts on being different?
b) What condition does the poet lay for being different?
23. “Little remains : but every hour is saved
From that eternal silence, something more
A bringer of new things and vile it were”
a) How is every hour important to Ulysses?
b) What does the term ‘Little remains’ convey?
24. “For his shrink – shank and his big manly voice
Turning again towards childish treble, pipes”
a) Pick out the alliterated words.
b) Explain ‘shrink - shank’.
25. “That ever with a frolic welcome took
The thunder and the sunshine and opposed”
a) What do ‘thunder’ and ‘sunshine’ refer to?
b) What do we infer about the attitude of the sailors?
26. “What is that dirge - like murmur that I hear
Like the sea breaking on the shingle – beach”
a) What does the poet compare the murmur to?
b) Mention the figure of speech used here.
27. “The growth of a frail flower in a path up
Has sometimes shattered and split a rock”
a) What does a frail flower do?
b) Write out the words of alliteration in the second line.
28. “………. free imaginations
Bringing changes into a world resenting change”
a) How does free imagination help the world?
b) Mention the poetic device used here.
29. “To follow knowledge like a sinking star
Beyond the utmost bound of human thought”
a) How is the comparison made here?
b) Write out the alliterated words.
30. “Seeking the bubble reputation”
a) What is ‘Bubble reputation’?
b) Mention the figure of speech employed in the above line.
31. “By that hoar tree, so beautiful and vast,
The water lilies spring, like snow enmassed.”
a) What does ‘hoar’ mean?
b) What is the figure of speech employed here?
32. “Up to its very summit near the stars
A creeper climbs, in whose embraces Bound”
a) Who embraces whom?
b) Mention the poetic device used in the first line.
33. “Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress’ eyebrow”
a) What does ‘woeful ballad’ mean?
b) Mention the figure of speech.
34. “One equal temper of heroic hearts
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will”
a) Explain the second line.
b) Write out the words of alliteration in the first line.
35. “Tell him to be alone often and get at himself
And above all tell himself no lies about himself”
a) Does the father motivate telling lies?
b) What is the poetic device employed here?
Section - 2
Answer the three of the following questions. (3×2=6)
Report the following dialogue. 2. The students update their knowledge. They can easily get through the
1. Customer : Do you have a thesaurus? competitive exams (Combine the sentences using ‘if’)
Shop owner : Yes. We have. Which publication do you want? 3. Rewrite the sentence making an inversion in the conditional clause.
2. Raga : Give me permission to study in Germany, Dad. If I had a car, I would drop you.
Father : Can you manage alone there? 4. The sun was bright. The pictures came out well. (Combine using ‘if’)
Raga : Yes dad. 5. Rewrite the sentence making an inversion in the conditional clause.
3. Prabu : When did you return from New Delhi? If I were you, I would not behave like this.
Sundar : Yesterday. 6. If I were in your shoes, I would not select it. (Conversion)
Prabu : How long did you stay there? 7. Combine the sentences using ‘if’.
Sundar : Just a week. The students went on a tour. They learnt about cultures of India.
4. Prema : Alas! I have lost my wallet. 8. Rewrite using ‘if’.
Latha : No, you must have misplaced your wallet Were I a bird, I would fly.
somewhere. 9. If I had seen you, I would have greeted you. [Begin with “Had”]
Prema : Okay I will look for it. 10. Rewrite the sentence using ‘unless’.
5. Vijay : Why are you late today? If you prepare well you will score high marks.
Ajay : I missed the school bus. 11. If I were a fish I would swim in the river. (Begin with ‘Were’)
6. Conductor : Where do you want to go? 12. If I had known you were ill, I would have come to meet you. (Begin with
Passenger : Give me a ticket to Puducherry. ‘Had’)
Conductor : Give me Rs. 250/-
Relative Pronoun:
Direct and Indirect Speech: 1. Combine into a single sentence using a relative pronoun.
1. The Headmaster said, “Switch off the lights before leaving the room”. Brindha is a teacher. She teaches English.
2. Rewrite in other speech. Degrees of Comparison:
Moorthy asked Murali whether he would like to watch a film with him the 1. Rewrite using positive degree.
next day. Vetri is one of the smartest contestants.
3. Change the following into indirect speech. 2. Rewrite the sentence using ‘positive form of degree’.
Geeta said to Angel, “Will you help me to pack my bag?” The pen is mightier than the sword.
4. Change the following into direct speech. 3. Rewrite the sentence using ‘superlative form of degree’.
The little boy exclaimed sorrowfully that his dog was dead. I cannot do anything better for you than this.
5. Change the following into other speech.
“Just let me sleep a bit longer, Pradeep”, Varshini begged. Simple, compound and complex:
1. I watched a fantastic movie. (Change the following into a complex
‘If’ Clause sentence).
1. I was ill. I did not attend the exam. (Combine using ‘if’)
2. Ramji burnt his midnight oil. Yet he did not clear his civil service
preliminary examination. (Change the following into a complex sentence).
3. Venkat shared his lunch with the boy. He had only one sandwich. (Form
a complex sentence using ‘though’)
4. The food was cheap. It was very tasty. (Combine using ‘as well as’)
5. Tell me the time. (Form a complex sentence using ‘if’)
6. Transform the following into a complex sentence.
In the event of paying the arrears, you will be admitted.
7. The bag is too heavy to lift. (Transform into a compound sentence)
8. Transform the following into a simple sentence.
While the cat is away, the mice will play.
9. Combine the following into a simple sentence.
I ran fast. I could board the bus.
10. Rewrite the following into a simple sentence.
Praveen ran so fast into the field so that he might congratulate the winners.
11. Rewrite the following into a complex sentence.
This is not the way to answer.
12. His coat is tattered. It needs mending. (Combine into a simple sentence)
Active and Passive Voice
1. Rewrite the following sentence in its passive form.
“Did you see my modem?”
2. It is now necessary to consult a cardiologist.
3. Rewrite the sentence using ‘passive voice’.
It’s time to ring the bell.
Gerunds – Infinitives
1. Teach me swimming. (Change the gerund to infinitive)
2. Rewrite the following sentence using infinitive form.
Children love eating icecream.
PART III / Section - 1
Explain any two of the following with reference to the Context. (2×3=6)
1. “Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel, seeking the bubble reputation”
2. “It is the trees lament, an eerie speech”
3. “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”
4. “They have their exits and their entrances”
5. “I cannot rest from travel; I will drink
Life to the Lees;”
6. “The sixth age shifts,
Into the lean and slipper’d pantaloons”
7. “While on lower boughs
His puny offspring leap about and play”.
8. “He works his work, I mine”.
9. “Brutes have been gentled where lashes failed”.
10. “Mewling and Puking in the nurse’s arms.”
11. “A tough will counts, so does desire.”
12. “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to excel”
13. “With deathless trees – like those in Borrowdale
Under whose awful branches lingered pale”
14. “This is my son, mine own Telemachus”.
15. “Life is a soft loam; be gentle; go easy”
16. “And see the great Achilles, whom we knew”
17. “The rugged trunk, indented with deep scars”.
Section - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in about 30 words each.
(2×3=6)
1. What were the various jobs undertaken by Nicola and Jacopo?
2. How did the hospitalization of Dr. Barnad and his wife affect their
routine?
3. Define liberty as perceived by A.G. Gardiner.
4. Why did Lugie suggest to the author not to buy fruits from the two boys?
5. How were the boys useful to the author?
6. What was the profound lesson that Dr. Barnard learnt from the boys?
7. Recount the untold sufferings undergone by the siblings after they were
rendered homeless.
8. Why does Dr. Barnard describe the blind boy as a ‘walking horror’?
9. Do you think the boys looked after Lucia willingly? Give reasons for your
answer.
10. Why couldn’t Bernard find any nobility in suffering? Hotel Tamilnadu 370 3 km
11. What is the foundation of social contract? Single Non A/C
12. How would ‘liberty’ cause universal chaos? Hotel Cheran 560 4 km
13. Were the boys saving money to go to the states? How do you know? Single A/C
14. What made the boys of Verona join the resistance movement against the Hotel Pothigai 450 1 km
Germans? Double Non A/C
15. How does Dr. Barnard know the boy who played the trolley’s driver? Hotel Kaveri Park 780 5 km
16. Why should individual liberty be curtailed? Double Deluxe A/C
17. What does the traffic policeman symbolize? Questions:
Section - 3
a. Which is the hotel that can cater to all the requirements of a thrifty tourist?
Answer any three of the following questions in about 30 words each.
a) Hotel Pothigai b) Hotel Cheran c) Hotel Tamilnadu d) Kaveri Park
(3×3=9)
b. What is the difference in rent between Hotel Tamilnadu and the Kaveri
Graphical Representation:
Park?
1. Study the pie chart given and answer the questions that follow.
a) Rs. 420 b) Rs. 460 c) Rs. 410 d) Rs. 380
c. Why is the Kaveri Park hotel so expensive?
Lawn tennis
GAMES a) Very near to the bus stand b) spacious rooms
Tennis 7% c) double, deluxe A/c d) double, non A/c
8%

3. Study the pie diagram and answer the questions given below:
Volley ball
15% Navin’s personal expenses Monthly Income – Rs. 8,000
Cricket
55% Boarding & Lodging Rs. 3,200
Outings Rs. 2,400
Hockey Sports Rs. 400
15%
Books Rs. 1,200
a) Which is the most favourite game of the students? Entertainment Rs. 600
b) Name of game preferred by the least number of students. Telephone Rs. 200
c) Which two games have equal number of students? Questions:
a. What percentage of Naveen’s income is spent on boarding and lodging?
2. Study the table and answer the questions below: a) 65% b) 40% c) 20% d) 30%
HOTEL b. What is his cheapest hobby?
TYPES OF RENT DISTANCE (km) a) entertainment b) travelling c) sports d) reading
ROOM Rs. from central bus c. His boarding and lodging expenses are Rs.3200. What does it mean?
stand a) He eats too much b) Rent and food cost high
c) He needs comforts d) He doesn’t have a home 6. Write three sentences about the data.
4. Write three sentence about the data.

5. Write three sentence about the data. The graph shows a comparison in %, E-mail:
in opting for various courses of study at the higher education level, between 1. Write an e-mail to a charitable trust requesting for a scholarship.
the early 60’s and late 90’s.
Dialogue writing:
1. Write a dialogue of minimum 3 exchanges between a student and a
cultural secretary.
2. Extend the conversation with three more exchanges.
Sridhar : Good morning sir, I want my TC.
Principal : Good morning. Give me a letter of application.
3. Extend the conversation with three more exchanges.
Sridhar : Good morning sir, I wish to lodge a complaint.
Inspector : Good morning. Tell me in detail.
4. A dialogue between a Principal and an old student.
5. Write a dialogue between a mother and her son who is weak in English.
(Minimum of three exchanges)
6. Extend the dialogue given below. (Minimum of three exchanges)
PET Master : Why are you late today?
Student : I missed my school bus sir.
7. Frame a dialogue. (Minimum of three exchanges)
Dialogue between two cricket players after their team lost a match very
narrowly.
8. Frame a dialogue. (Minimum of three exchanges)
A dialogue between students with the teacher about home work. (run, stepping, feathers)
6. a) Think before you ………… (jump, leap, write)
Process b) ………… and tide wait for none. (time, gold, everybody)
1. Describe the process of preparing onion raita. c) Time is ………… (time, gold, everybody)
2. Describe the process of obtaining a Demand Draft from the bank. 7. a) Don’t rob Peter to pay _______.
3. Describe the process of staging a drama. b) _______ sometimes nods.
4. Describe the process of making your favorite dish. c) Don’t build _______ in the air.
5. Describe the process of preparing omelette? (Homer, Paul, Castles)
6. Describe the process of making greeting cards. 8. a) _______ is the best teacher.
7. Describe the process of organizing a birthday party. b) _______ cuts diamond.
8. How will you open a savings bank account in a nationalised bank? c) _______ don’t catch flies.
9. What will you do if your article is rejected by the magazine? Describe the (Diamond, Eagles, Experience)
process.
Re-arranging the shuffled words
Proverbs 1. a) all over the world / keeps / of our company / travelling /to attend
1. Complete the proverbs using the word given below. conferences / the chairperson
a) Brevity is the ________ of wit. (base, soul, root) b) in Tamilnadu / Krishnawaswami Narayan / born on October 10 / at
b) ________ alone triumphs. (truth, god, love) Chennai / 1906 / was
c) A man is known by the ________ he keeps. (company, neighbour, c) truth and honesty / always / stands for / my father
relatives) 2. a) at many places / incessant raining / in Chennai / water - logging /
2. (a) _________ makes waste. leads to
(b) _________ is power. b) for operating / officials / an omni bus / from the transport department
(c) No pain, no _________. / without proper permit / detained
(gain, haste, knowledge) c) in two days / were closed / six bore wells / by the corporation
3. a) One _________ does not make a summer. (swallow, crow, parrot) 3. a) Jane Austen / was / novelist / Emma / by the famous / written
b) Distance lends _________. (beatuy, enchantment, happiness) b) an integral part / sports / of education / should be
c) _________ water runs deep. (cool, still, cold) c) to reduce stress / in our lives / an excellent way / laughing / is
4. a) Man proposes; God ________.
b) Early bird ________ the worm. Expansion of Headlines:
c) ________ is human: to forgive is divine 1. Expand the following news headlines.
(catches, to err, disposes) a) Counting of votes on May 23.
5. a) Failures are _______ stones to success. b) Diabetic day celebrated with free check up.
b) Fine _______ make fine birds. c) CSK was defeated by MI without Dhoni.
c) Still waters _______ deep. 2. a) Committee to implement new policy of Education.
b) Museum to showcase Keeladi artefacts.
c) TRAI fixes ring timings for mobiles and landlines.
PART IV
Answer the following questions. (7×5=35)
Answer in a paragraph in about 150 words.
Prose-paragraph
1. Justify the title of the story “Two gentlemen of Verona”.
2. What do you infer from Gardiner’s essay “On the Rule of the Road”?
3. Civilization can only exist when the public collectively accepts constraints
on its freedom of action. Explain.
4. How did a casual incident in a hospital help Dr. Barnard perceive a new
dimension of life?
5. Explain in your own words “What freedom means”.
6. Which character do you like most in the story “Two Gentlemen of
Verona”? Substantiate your answer.
7. Liberty is not only a personal affair but a social contract – Elucidate.
Poem-paragraph
1. Describe the various stages of a man’s life picturised in the poem “All the
World’s a Stage”.
2. Describe the reminiscences of the poetess when she sees the Casuarina
tree.
3. Describe the various stages of man’s life.
4. What is Ulysses’ clarion call to his sailors? How does he inspire them?
5. How according to the poet is it possible for his son to bring changes into
a world that resents change?
6. List the roles and responsibilities Ulysses assigns to his son Telemachus,
while he is away.
7. Shakespeare has skillfully brought out the parallels between the life of
man and actors on stage. Elaborate this statement with reference to the
poem.
Supplementary Reader
Write the paragraph in about 150 words by developing the following
hints.
1. Ivan Dimitrich Aksionov – merchant in Vladimir – prone to drinking –
goes to fair on business– meets another merchant – retire separately –
stopped by the police – Charged of murder and robbery – sentenced and
sent to Siberia – 26 years in jail – new prisoner Maker Semyonich – admits
his crime – Aksionov dies.
2. Aksionov – sentenced – 26 years – crime not committed – wife doubted –
devasted – resigns to himself – turns up to God – works hard – reads books
–earns respect in prison – Makar – wicked – blame on Aksionov – meets in
prison – repents for mistakes – finally – comes forward to tell the truth – but
Aksionov dies.
3. Ausable – spy – never looked like – fat – sloppy – Fowler – writer – enter
room – Max – gun trotting – documents – Fowler thrilled – Ausable spins
story – about balcony – Max believes there is
balcony – knock on door – Ausable says – it is police – Max panicked –
jumped out – dies – presence of mind.
4. Venus – children – wait for sun – after 7 years – continuous rain – saw
sun – when 2 years old - 7 years ago – Margot – thin pale girl – Ohio – USA
– saw sun when 4 year old – describes sun – others – jealous – lock her up –
sun comes out – only for two hours – rain again batters – children reformed
– open the lock – release Margot
Note-making and summarizing:
Write a summary (or) make notes of the following passage.
1. The aim of education is to enable the human personality to grow to
its full stature. We have a body, a mind and a spirit. Accordingly, education
aims at our physical, intellectual, spiritual and moral development. Games
are a means of keeping the body healthy and fit. Physical and freedom from
all kinds of aliments are the desire and ambition of every human being.
Indeed, good health is the first condition of happiness in life. Those who
play games generally maintain good health. Games are an excellent means
of bodily exercise. Whether it is sophisticated games like hockey, football
and tennis or simple games like kabaddi, they provide the much needed
exercise to the body and thus keep the body healthy and strong. Players
always have a better appetite and a better digestion than those who play no
games or do exercise. Games not only make the body healthy and strong,
but also make it muscular.
2. A volcano is a vent in the earth’s crust having funnel shaped hollow
from which eruption or flow of hot materials called lava takes place. It is
caused by magma forcing its way to the earth’s surface. Before the flow of
lava, rock fragments and ashes are also thrown out into the air. When the
lava ejected by a volcano is thick it goes on accumulating round the vent
and forms a conical hill. With further accumulations of lava in this way, it
forms a high mountain called a volcanic mountain. The mouth of the
volcano which looks like a bowl is known as a crater. When a volcano
remains inactive for a long period, the rain water accumulates in the crater,
and forms a lake called a crater lake. Sometimes lava comes out through
deep fissures. This type of lava ejection is called fissure eruption. Some
volcanoes emit lava, ashes, steam, gases etc. frequently. They are called
active volcanoes. The Barren island volcano in the Andaman islands, Etna
in Sicily and Stromboli in the Mediterranean sea are good examples. There
are about 450 active volcanoes in the world. Volcanoes that have remained
inactive for quite a long period are sleeping or dormant volcanoes. Such
volcanoes are very dangerous because they suddenly rise to activity.
Vesuvius near Naples in Italy is the example of this type of volcano.
Letter writing
1. You have got job offer for the post of clerk at Cheyyar Constructions Pvt
Ltd, Mount Road, Chennai -2, but cannot join on time due to some urgent
work at home. Write a letter to the HR (Human Resource Manager) of that
company, and in your letter. Say why you are writing. Explain your
situation. What you want to request from Manager (Write XXX for your
name and YYY for your address).
2. Write a letter to AZ company requesting them to replace the defective
juicer that you bought recently. Include the following details: the problem,
the date of purchase, receipt number, model and warranty.
3. Write a letter to your friend who is hospitalized for treatment of Dengue
fever. Advise him/her not to worry about the illness and to be positive.
Assure him/her of your psychological and to financial help during the
crisis.
4. Write an application for the post of Personal Secretary to the Managing
Director of a company. Include the following details: Educational
ualifications, experiences, various other qualifications required for the post.
5. Read the following advertisement and prepare a resume/bio-data/CV
considering yourself fulfilling the conditions specified. [Write XXXX for
your name and YYYY for your address]
WANTED
Wanted enterprising young men for the post of Assistant Manager for
our new branch, dealing in ready-made garments.
Minimum Qualification required : A degree from any of the recognised
universities with at least 2 years experience in the field.
Apply with your curriculum vitae to:
RS. PVT. LTD., No. 10, Greams Road, Chennai - 600 006.
WANTED
Wanted enterprising young men for the post of Salesmen for our new
branch, dealing in textiles.
Minimum Qualification required : A degree from any of the recognised
universities with at least 2 years experience in the field.
Apply with your curriculum vitae to:
RS. PVT. LTD., No. 10, Greams Road, Chennai - 600 006.
WANTED
A Public Sector Company requires a Personal Assistant for its office,
preferably a graduate with 5 years experience.
Apply within a week to:
P.O.BOX 895, New Delhi - 110 005.
 WANTED
Young and experienced graduates to work as Sales Representatives for
the various branches of our pharmaceutical company.
Apply to:
The General Manager, Sathya Pharmaceuticals, Chennai - 2.
9. Write a paragraph on ‘Importance of cleanliness’ (or) ‘The leader you like
to follow’.
10. Write a paragraph on ‘The Need for New Education Policy’ (or) ‘A visit
to an exhibition’
11. Write a paragraph on ‘Importance of Reading’ (or) ‘A Village Festival’.
12. Write a paragraph on ‘Rain Water Harvesting’ (or) ‘ Excursion to
Coutrallam’.

Situations Vacant
Spot the errors
Post Graduate Teacher (English) Specialized in extra – curricular activities (NSS, NCC,
etc.), Minimum: 3 Years of Experience. Salary Negotiable. 1. Spot the errors and rewrite the sentences correctly
Apply to: a) He gave a lot of advices.
Post Box No: 1307, C/o. The Hindu, Chennai - 02. b) I have finished my meals.
c) They discussed about politics.
d) Though he is ill, but he attends the class.
WANTED e) If they had contacted me, I would help them.
Salesman. Graduate with fluency in English and computer knowledge. 2. a) Your counsel will benefit to me.
b) Raju met in an accident.
Apply with Bio-data to:
Box No. 4231, C/o. The Hindu, Chennai - 21. c) Despite being old and he is active.
d) Abi is inferior than Raga in games.
e) Ram is one of the best student present.
General Paragraph Writing
3. a) Neither of the boys are guilty.
1. Write a paragraph of 150 words on “Newspaper Reading”. b) Balaji is junior than me.
2. Write a paragraph on ‘Environmental Pollution’ or ‘An exciting c) He is a honourable man.
experience in your life’. d) Slow and steady win the race.
3. Describe the process of binding a book. e) The news are very good.
4. Write a paragraph on “A village festival” or “Punctuality”. 4. a) I walked fast and I missed the bus
5. Write a paragraph on ‘Advantages and disadvantages of Television (or) b) He told to me a story.
‘Your School Sports Day’. c) I have been living in this house since five years.
6. Write a paragraph on ‘A fancy dress competition in the school’ (or) d) The deer runs fastly.
‘Benefits of walking’. e) Kumar have to improve his English.
7. Write a paragraph on ‘Uses and abuses of mobile phone’ (or) ‘Save the 5. a) Neither he or you are active.
earth’. b) He wears a HMT watch presented by his uncle.
8. Write a paragraph on ‘Advantages and disadvantages of Social media’ c) He congratulated me for winning the election.
(or) ‘Empowerment of women’ d) If you walked fast, you will catch the bus.
e) Many a boy have taken part in the programme.
6. a) I lived in this house for 5 years.
b) I have called on my friend last week.
c) Copper is an useful metal.
d) He is not a honourable man.
e) I met an European yesterday.
7. a) He is sleeping for four hours.
b) She has left school last year.
c) When I saw him he is playing.
d) Discussing the problems with neighbours are not advisable.
e) If you practice you would win.
8. a) The leader as well as the boys have gone to the office.
b) He was made laughing by my jokes.
c) I am happy, isn’t it?
d) I have ordered for a cup of tea.
e) He gave me a lot of advice.
9. a) A bad weather prevented the match from continuing.
b) We look forward to receive the chief guest.
c) The criminal was to be hung last Sunday.
d) The sun is setting in the west.
e) David with his neighbours were quizzed by the police.
10. a) Russians sent up the first earth satellite.
b) The majority of boys like playing football.
c) This fruit tastes bitterly.
d) That pair of scissors belong to me.
e) What would you do if you had been the manager?
11. a) No one know the answer.
b) Children prefer sweets than fruits.
c) He is my cousin brother.
d) Jim is one of the best student in the class.
e) He is a M.Sc student.
GRAMMAR
1. Fill in the blanks correctly.
a) I can’t _________ the heat, if I go on _________ foot. (bare, bear)
b) _________ you excuse me for a moment? (Use a modal verb)
c) You _________ not lose any more weight. You are already slim. (Use a
semi modal verb)
d) My brother _________ (buy) a bike recently. (Use a proper tense)
2. a) The smuggler led a _______ life in the _______ forest. (luxuriant /
luxurious)
b) You _______ come in your uniform. (Modal verb)
c) One never _______ (know) what the future will bring. (Suitable form of
verb)
d) I reached on time _______ missed my train. (Use the correct link word)
3. a) Vandana’s _________ daughter _________ to the new situation well.
(adopted / adapted)
b) Daniel ________ play the piano. (Fill in with a modal verb)
c) He ________ read many books during his school days. (Fill in with a semi-
modal)
d) _______you have an entry pass, you can get in. (Use a suitable link word)
4. a) The birds _________ to God for their daily _________.(prey / pray)
b) All citizens _________ obey the rules of the land. (Use a Semi modal verb)
c) I _________ (call) on you, had I known of your illness. (suitable form of
verb)
d) I have bought a new pen. (In this sentence, ‘have’ is a _________ verb).
Fill in the blank suitably.
5. a) Please ________ a minute and I want to check my ________. (weight /
wait)
(b) You ________ report to the principal immediately. (Semi–modal verb)
(c) I ________ (hear) a strange noise. (Suitable form of verb)
(d) He hid ________ the door. (Use the correct phrase preposition word)
6. a) Dravid is a _______ cricketer in the _______ country of India. (populous
/ popular)
b) Teach me to fish, I _______ (live) for a life time. (suitable form of verb)
c) Man proposes _______ God disposes. (use the correct link word)
d) Elders should not be insulted. (This is an example of _______ passive
voice)
7. a) An ________ scientist warned about the ________ danger of nuclear
war. (imminent/eminent)
b) In primitive times, stone implements ________ (employ) to kill animals.
(Suitable form of verb)
c) ________ you work hard, you will not clear the semester. (Use the correct
link word)
d) I have a new car. (In this sentence, ‘have’ is a ________ verb) Fill in the
blank suitably.
8. a) The moisture is _______ to the heavy _______. (due/dew)
b) You _______ not return the money. (Use a semi modal verb)
c) While I ______ (read) a book, he shouted at me. (Use a suitable tense form)
d) This is ______ most interesting story I have ever read. (Fill in with a
determiner)
9. a) He told us a _______ about a donkey’s _______. (tail / tale)
b) He _______ consult his parents right now. (Fill in with a modal verb)
c) They _______ a fantastic programme. (Fill in with an Anomalous Finite
verb)
d) _______ there is no hike in their salary, the workers are on strike. (use a
linker)
10. a) The _______ on yoga helped him to _______ his back pain. (lessen /
lesson)
b) How _______ you oppose the leader? (Semi modal verb)
c) You _______ not read every chapter. (Semi modal verb)
d) The scientist _______ (leave) India on the 12th of January. (Suitable form
of verb)
11. a) The nurse tried in _______ to get the _______. (vein/vain)
b) He _______ submit his work on time. (Semi modal verb)
c) The experiment had to ________ (stop) because of power failure. (Suitable
form of verb)
d) He was happy _______ his poverty. (Use the correct phrase /preposition)
IDENTIFY THE FIELD
1. Identify each of the following sentence with the fields given below:
a) India, U.K. Oncologists collaborate.
b) Ganesha idols immersed.
c) Kejriwal wins the confidence vote.
d) Sunflower oil cuts down cholesterol.
e) Green tea plantation in Ooty.
[Health, Medicine, Agriculture, Religion, Politics]
2. a) The monitor displays the menu.
b) The hybrid variety of paddy was a failure.
c) There is no drop-out in schools now.
d) Every physician understands that a negative report contributes to
diagnosis.
e) Two women ministers were appointed in the first cabinet after
independence.
[Politics, Medicine, Agriculture, Education, Computer]
3. a) Shakespeare’s plays are read by many people.
b) The yield of wheat has increased.
c) Fast food is a growing health hazard.
d) My brother is planning to go to the US.
e) Dhoni was declared the Man of the Series.
(Sports, Nutrition and Dietetics, Travel, Literature, Agriculture)
4. a) She applied for visa to go to America.
b) He is an expert in using pedagogical methods.
c) The yield of cash crop is increasing due to rain.
d) Primary market is concerned with issue of new shares.
e) Manual data processing involves use of papers at each stage.
[Education, Agriculture, Travel, Computer, Commerce]
5. a) Sunitha Williams spent six months in the space.
b) The court adjourned sine die.
c) Slow-learners should be given individual attention.
d) During the summer holidays, we had been to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.
e) Spicy food can cause acidity in the stomach.
[Education, Travel, Space, Law, Nutrition and Dietetics]
6. a) India moves on EXIDE.
b) Richard Madhuram acts as “King Maker – the life of Kamaraj”.
c) My objective is to defeat those who indulge in vote bank politics.
d) Sania comes a cropper against Venus.
e) The best way to serve God is to wait for His orders.
[Sports, Politics, Business, Religion, Cinema]
7. a) She applied for visa to go to America.
b) He is an expert in using pedagogical methods.
c) The yield of cash crop is increasing due to rain.
d) Primary market is concerned with issue of new shares.
(e) Manual data processing involves use of papers at each stage.
[Education, Agriculture, Travel, Computer, Commerce]
8. a) It was a thrilling win for Roger Federer.
b) Palestenians have decided to go to polls.
c) A new software is adopted to make operations easier.
d) This oil massage will refresh you a lot.
e) Britney Spears will release a new album next month.
[Music, Computer, Politics, Sports, Health]
9. a) Organic fertilizers have increased the produce of the land.
b) The Prime Minister visited France for talks on the nuclear deal.
c) Faith in God helps one to lead a peaceful life.
d) The Nilgiri’s Biosphere has been affected by pollution.
e) Indian athletes have performed well in the final of the World
Championships.
[Religion, Sports, Environment, Agriculture, Politics]
10. a) China-Russia border trade gets a boost.
b) India bags a gold medal in wrestling.
c) The Health Department is taking remedial Measures to curb Ebola
infection.
d) Farmers learn mite control measures.
e) English learning lab was opened for the students.
[Medicine, Commerce, Agriculture, Education, Sports]
11. a) The board had decided to give the shareholders a dividend of 25
percent.
b) A salaried employee in the highest slab pays income tax at 33.66 percent.
c) For programming, people use the binary system.
d) Every plant organ has a definite form and structure and it performs
certain specific functions.
e) “My goal is winning a Grand Slam,” says Sania Mirza.
[Botany, Sports, Taxation, Business, Computer]
Dialogue writing
1. Write a dialogue between a mother and her daughter discussing the
daughter’s first day in her new school. (Minimum of three exchanges)
Comprehension:
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions in your own words.
Kabbadi is a contact team sport that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is
the national sport of Bangladesh. Kabbadi is played between two teams of
seven players, and the objective of the game is for a single player on offence
referred to us as a ‘raider’ to run in to the opposing team half of a court, tag
out as many of their defenders as possible, and return to their own half of
the court-all without being tackled by the defenders. Points are scored for
each player tagged or tackled, but can be revived for each point scored by
their team from a tag or tackle. The raider should hold his breath and utter
the words like “kabbadi, kabbadi” “hututu hututu, chadu kudu”, etc, While
the opponents try to catch him. If he stops uttering those words, he is
considered out.
Questions:
(a) Kabbadi is a national sport of ________.
(b) Kabbadi is played between two teams of ________ players.
(c) How does a raider score points for this team?
(d) When does a raider concede point to the opponent team?
(e) Can a player be revived when he/she is out of the game?
2. Pollution is an undesirable change in physical, chemical and
biological characteristics of our land, air and water caused by excessive
accumulation of pollutants. The pollutants like carbon -di-oxide, sulphur-
di-oxide and nitrogen oxide cause air pollution. The gas sulphur-di-oxide
produces acid rain. Due to acid rain buildings and plant materials are
damaged. The increase of these causes global warming also. The average
increase in the temperature of atmosphere is called global warming. This is
otherwise known as greenhouse effect. This leads to the rise of sea level due
to the melting of glaciers. The expansion of water will engulf many parts of
this country. July 1998 was the hottest month world over.
Questions:
(a) What is pollution?
(b) Name a few pollutants.
(c) What is global warming?
(d) What is the significance of July 1998?
(e) The melting of glaciers makes the sea level _______.
3. The Vatican is the world’s smallest country which became
independent in 1929. It occupies 109 acres in the Italian capital Rome. It has
been the spiritual and administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church.
At the heart of the Vatican is St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest Christian
Church. Inside the Vatican palace are the living quarters of the Pope and
the offices where the officials work. The palace includes chapels, a library
and museums, Vatican City State has its own small ‘army’ of soldiers called
the Swiss Guard, who maintain order and protect the Pope. About 1000
people live here. All the people here are Christians and they speak Italian.
Questions:
(a) What is the speciality of the Vatican?
(b) Describe the location of the Vatican City.
(c) What is St Peter’s Basilica? Where is it?
(d) What can one see in the palace?
(e) What language do the people of Vatican speak?
4. Advertisements can be extremely useful, if they are honest. Let us
say you have broken your TV and you want to buy another, The first thing
to do is to look at as many advertisements for televisions as you can find.
That will help you to choose the type and price that suits you. Then you can
go to a shop and try out the TV you have selected from the advertisement
and perhaps a few others that have caught your eye. Advertisements save
a lot of time and trouble by putting sellers in touch with buyers in a quick
and simple way. If the advertisements are true and accurate, the customers
will be satisfied and will probably buy from the same firm the next time and
advise their friends and acquaintances to do the same.
Questions:
(a) How do advertisements save time?
(b) How can satisfied customers become good advertisers?
(c) When are advertisements extremely useful?
(d) What is the first thing that the customers do before buying a thing?
(e) Will the advertisements help you to choose the type and price that suit
you?
5. Some insects are harmful to human beings. The poison of the black
widow spider causes unbearable pain. It stiffens the muscles of the
abdomen and causes death to some of the victims. Some kinds of
mosquitoes carry germs that causes diseases such as malaria, yellow fever
and sleeping sickness. The mosquitoes pick up the germs and pass them on
to the people they bite. Flies play a part in spreading such diseases as
cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever. All insects which carry germs and
spread diseases live and breed only in dirty places. So we can prevent such
diseases if we keep our houses free of dirt.
Questions:
(a) How harmful is the bite of the black widow spider?
(b) What are the diseases caused by mosquitoes?
(c) How do mosquitoes play a part in spreading diseases?
(d) Why are flies harmful to us?
(e) What is the necessity of keeping our surroundings clean?
6. A patriot is a man who loves his country, works for it, and is willing
to fight and die for it. Every soldier is bound to do his duty, but the best
soldiers do more than this. They risk their lives because they love the
country they are fighting for. They love its hills and valleys, its cities and
villages, its people and their way of life and they are willing to defend it to
the last against enemies who try to conquer it and destroy it.
Questions:
a) ‘Risk’ means: i) miss ii) lose iii) endanger iv) meet
b) Who is a patriot?
c) What do the best soldiers do?
d) Why do they risk their lives?
e) What do they love?
7. The origins of the English Dictionary are found in the late 16th
century when people became aware of the two levels of English (‘learned’,
‘literacy’ distinct from ‘spoken’, ‘popular’) to an extent that made it
desirable to gloss one’s level in the other’s terms. Cawdrey’s ‘Table
Alphabetical of Hard Words’ (1604) containing about3000 words might be
called the first English dictionary but it is ‘The Dictionary of the English
Language’ brought out in 1755 by Dr. Samuel Johnson that stands as one of
the two great landmarks in English lexicographical history. Johnson’s
objective was to produce “a dictionary by which the pronunciation of our
language may be fixed, and its attainment facilitated; by which its purity
may be preserved, its use ascertained, and its duration lengthened.” He
wrote the definitions, some playfully, of over 40,000 words illustrating them
with about 114,000 quotations drawn from every field of learning and
literature from the 16th century onwards. The work, though scanty in
etymological knowledge remained without rival until the creation of the
Oxford English Dictionary (OED) (1884-1926) edited by a group of
lexicographers. The OED attempts to give a full history of the development
of all English words since the 12th century with full illustrative quotations,
ordered according to the principal distinct sense of the word. It has been
updated by a series of supplements through the centuries. The possibility
of one organized on synchronic, rather than historical, principles was
brought close when in 1984 the OED files began to be converted into a
computerized database.
Questions:
a) When was the first English dictionary compiled?
b) Why was it compiled?
c) What are the features of Johnson’s dictionary?
d) Of the two landmarks of English lexicographical history which is more
in use today?
e) What dictionary do you use and how often do you use it?
8. It took three long years for my coming into existence after the idea
of a new currency was conceived. I was conceived and named on 1st Jan,
1999, when eleven European countries decided to have a new money from
i.e. the Euro. My value was determined according to the conversion rate
fixed by these countries in terms of their own currencies. On 1st January
2002, I was circulated as currency notes when twelve countries adopted me
as their currency. Some countries opposed the idea of using me and initially
refused to accept me. But now almost all the European countries have
accepted me as valid currency. My brother Dollar who is in America, my
brother Lira residing in Italy and my sister Sterling were quite jealous of me
but soon they accepted my existence and started respecting me. I now enjoy
a place of pride among all the currencies in the world and almost everyone
accepts me freely.
Questions:
a) What is the passage about?
b) How many countries decided to have new currency?
c) When was the Euro circulated as currency?
d) Name the currencies of America and Italy.
e) What is the present status of the Euro?
9. Schools all over India celebrate ‘Children’s Day on 14th November
every year. On this day, our great Prime Minister who had a great love for
children was born. His ancestors came down from Kashmir to the rich
plains below. Kaul had been his family name; this changed to Kaul – Nehru;
and in later years Kaul was dropped and they became simply Nehrus.
Jawaharlal Nehru was the only son of his prosperous parents. His two
sisters were much younger to Jawaharlal Nehru. And so, he grew up and
spent his early years as a lonely child with no companion of his own age.
Private tutors were in charge of his education. Then he went to England and
was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge.
Questions:
a) Why is 14th November celebrated as Children’s Day?
b) Why did Jawaharlal Nehru spend his early years as a lonely child?
c) Where did Pt. Nehru’s forefathers come from?
d) How many brothers and sisters did Jawaharlal Nehru have?
e) Name the educational institution he attended in England?
10. Speech is a great blessing but it can also be a great curse, for while it Questions:
helps us to make our intentions and desires known to others, it can also, if a) In what way is speech a blessing to mankind?
we use it carelessly, make our attitude completely misunderstood. A slip of b) Describe how words could make an enemy out of someone you would
the tongue, the use of an unusual word, or of an ambiguous word, may like to be a friend
create an enemy where we had hoped to win a friend. Again different c) Why an educated man’s speech is considered boastful by an uneducated
classes of people use different words, and the ordinary speech of an listener?
educated man may create the impression to an uneducated listener that he d) How should speech be used?
was showing off with his skill: Unwittingly we may use a word which bears e) How does one prove himself a fool through his speech?
a different meaning to our listener from what it does to a man of his own
class. Thus speech is not a gift to use lightly without thought, but one which
demands careful handling: Only a fool would express himself alike to all
kinds and conditions of people and situations.
Poem comprehension: Old tree! The storm still brave!
1. Read the following poem and answer questions that follow. And woodman leave the spot;
Woodman, that tree! While I have a hand to save,
Touch not a single bough Thy axe shall harm it not
In youth, it sheltered me, Questions:
And I’ll protect it now. (a) Why does the poet want the woodman to spare the tree?
‘T was my forefather’s hand (b) Who planted the tree?
That placed it near his cot; (c) How will the poet guard the tree?
There, woodman, let it stand, (d) Where did the poet spend a lot of his time?
Thy axe shall harm it not! (e) What is the meaning of ‘bough’?
When but an idle boy
I sought its grateful shade;
In all their gushing joy
Here, too, my sisters played.
My mother kissed me here,
My father pressed my hand
Forgive this foolish tear,
But let that oak stand!
My heartstrings round thee cling
Close as thy bark, old friend!
Here shall the wild birds sing,
And still, thy branches bend.