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েত ক অধ ায় থেক 1 কের আসেবই, মাট 4 আসেব। তার মাট 2 ে র উ র িলখেত হেব।। তাই য কােনা 3
অধ ােয়র বড় পড়েলই হেব।
The Eyes Have It Ans. C) light and darkness

Mcq 6. ‘Are you going all the way to Dehra?’ who
said these words?-
1. The narrator had the compartment to himself
up to – A) a passenger B) the girl C) the narrator D)
none of these
A) Saharanpur B) Dehradun C) Rohana D)
Mussoorie Ans. C) the narrator
Ans. C) Rohana. 7. The narrator was sitting –
2. The narrator of the story was going to – A) beside a window B) beside a passenger C)
beside the girl D) in a dark corner
A)Rohana B) Mussoorie C) Saharanpur D)
Dehra Ans. D) in a dark corner
Ans. D) Dehra 8.. The blind girl said that she would get off at
3. “…they seemed very anxious…”. –Here
Here A) Dehra B) Mussoorie C) Saharanpur D)
‘they’ refers to – Nainital
A) parents of the girl B) friends of the narrator Ans. C) Saharanpur
C) co-passengers
passengers of the girl D) strangers in the
compartment 9. Who would receive the girl at Saharanpur? –
Ans. A) parents of the girl A) by her uncle B) by her father C) by her aunt
D) by her mother
4. Her parents were very anxious about –
Ans. C) by her aunt
A) her journey B) her health C) her dress D)her
comfort 10. According to the narrator, aunts are usually
–
Ans. D)her comfort
A) endearing creatures B) formidable creatures
5. The eyes of the narrator were sensitive only to C) faithful creatures D) formal creatures
–
Ans. B) formidable creature
A) light B) darkness C) light and darkness D)
none of these 11. The blind girl said that she loved the –
A) tree B) animals C) hills D) forests the train drew slowly into the station. It was the
voice of her –
Ans. C) hills.
A) mother B) uncle C) aunt D) father
12. The best time to visit the hills is –
Ans. C) aunt
A) September B) November C) October D)
December 21. What tantalized the narrator was the –
Ans. C) October A) ringing laugh of the girl B) sweet talk of the
girl C) melodious voice of the girl D) perfume of
13. In October the hills are covered with wild – her hair
A) jasmines B) marigolds C) daffodils D) Ans. D) perfume of her hair.
dahlias
22. The new passenger said that the girl had
Ans. D) dahlias beautiful eyes but she was –
14. In his mind’s eye the narrator could see – A) blind B) dumb C) deaf D) lame
A) animals B) wheels C) the landscape D) Ans. A) blind
telegraph posts
23. “Then I made a mistake.”-The ‘mistake’
Ans. D) telegraph posts that the narrator made was to –
15. The girl asked the narrator if he saw any – A) ask a wrong question B) behave rudely with
the girl C) let slip the fact that he could not see
A) forest B) mountains C) rivers D) animals
D) crack a joke
Ans. D) animals
Ans. A) ask a wrong question
16. According to the narrator few girls can
SAQ
resist –
1)At which station did the girl get into the train?
A) danger B) flattery C) temptation D)
humiliation Ans. The girl got into the train from Rohana.
Ans. B) flattery 2)Who came to see the girl?
17. The girl in the train compartment thought Ans. The couple who came to see the girl off
the narrator to be – were probably her parents.
A) gallant B) serious C) gallant and serious 3)How did the narrator feel that the couple were
D) pretentious his parents?
Ans. C) gallant and serious. Ans. The narrator felt so because they were
very anxious about her comforts.
18. The girl could not bear to sit in a train for –
4)What were the eyes of the narrator in ‘The
A) half an hour B) more than two or three hours
Eyes Have It’ sensitive to?
C) less than two hours D) one hour
Ans. The eyes of the narrator in ‘The Eyes Have
Ans. B) more than two or three hours
It’ were sensitive only to light and darkness.
19. The girl’s voice had the sparkle of a –
5)Why was the narrator unable to tell anything
A) singing bird B) music C) mountain stream D) about the look of the girl?
child
Ans. The narrator was unable to tell anything
Ans. C) mountain stream about the girl because he was completely blind.
20. A high-pitched female voice was heard when 6)How did the blind narrator know that the girl
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wore slippers? the hills are covered with wild dahlias, the sun is
delicious and the roads are quiet.
Ans. The blind narrator knew that the girl wore
slippers because they slapped against her heels. 15) ‘Then I made a mistake’. – What mistake
did the speaker make?
7)Whose voice startled the girl?
Ans. The speaker made a mistake by asking the
Ans. The voice of the narrator startled the girl. girl what it was like outside.
8)Why did the narrator think that his voice 16)What could the narrator see in his mind’s
must have startled the girl? eyes?
Ans. The narrator thought that his voice must Ans. The narrator could see the telegraph posts
have startled the girl because she gave a little flashing by in his mind’s eye.
exclamation before answering his question.
17)How did the narrator in The Eyes Have It’
9)What remark did the narrator make about describe the voice of the blind girl?
people with good eyesight?
Ans. The narrator in ‘The Eyes Have It’
Or. what do people with good eyesight fail to described that the girl’s voice had the sparkle of
see? a mountain stream.
Ans. Bonds observes that people with good 18)Whose voice was heard near the carriage
eyesight often fail to see what is right in front of door?
them as they have too much to take in.
Ans. The voice of the girl’s aunt was heard near
10)Where was the girl in the story ‘The Eyes the door.
Have It’ getting off?
19)What made the narrator tantalising to touch
Ans. The girl in the story ‘The Eyes Have It’ the hair of the girl?
was getting off at Saharanpur.
Ans. The perfume from her hair made the
11)Who would receive the girl at the narrator tantalising to touch the hair of the girl.
destination?
20)Who stammered an apology?
Ans. The girl’s aunt would receive her at the
destination. Ans. A man who had just entered the train after
the girl’s departure stammered an apology.
11)What does the narrator think about the
aunts? 21)Who broke into the narrator’s reverie?
Or. Who did the narrator of ‘The Eyes Have It’ Ans. A man who just entered the compartment
think to be formidable creatures? broke into the narrator’s reverie.
Ans. The narrator thinks that aunts are usually 22) ‘You must be disappointed.’ – Who said this
formidable creatures. and why?
12)Where was the narrator going? Ans. The new passenger said this because he
was not nearly as attractive as the girl who had
Ans. The narrator was going to Dehra and then just left.
to Mussoorie.
23)What did the narrator ask the new fellow
13)What according to the narrator in Ruskin traveller about the girl?
Bond’s story ‘The Eyes Have It’ is the best time
to visit the hills? Ans. The narrator asked the new passenger if
the girl’s hair was long or short.
Ans. October is the best time to visit the hills.
Marks - 6
14)Why is October the best time in the hills?
1. “I am tired of people telling me I have a
Ans. October is the best time in the hills because
pretty face.” – Who said this, to whom, and he was going to Dehra and then to
when? What did the person spoken to reply? [ Mussoorie. The girl expressed her desire
1+1+2+2 = 6] to go to the hills in October and she also
exclaimed he was very lucky. This was
Ans : The girl in Ruskin Bond’s ‘The Eyes Have the occasion when the narrator
It’ said this. remarked this.
 October was the best time to visit
 The girl said this to the narrator.
Mussoorie because the hills were covered
 During their conversation, the narrator
with wild dahlias. The sun was delicious
remarked that the girl had an interesting
and at night one could sit in front of a log
face. She was flattered by the
fire and enjoy a little brandy. The roads
compliment and made the comment.
were quiet and almost deserted as most
 The narrator was very curious about her
of the tourists had left the place.
looks. When he was confirmed that the
girl was beautiful, he replied that an 4. “She would forget our brief encounter.” –
interesting face could also be pretty. Who said this about whom? What is the ‘brief
encounter’ referred to here? Why did the
2. “But her next question removed my doubts” –
speaker think so? [2+2+2 = 6]
Who said this and about whom? What were the
doubts of the speaker? What was the next Ans : The narrator in Ruskin Bond’s story ‘The
question? How were his doubts removed? Eyes Have It’ is the speaker. It was said about
the girl who would get down at Saharanpur
Or, ‘But her next question removed my doubts.’
station.
- Who does ‘her’ refer to? What ‘doubts’ does
the narrator have?What was the ‘question’ and  The narrator was going to Mussoorie
how did it remove his doubts? and the girl boarded the train from
Rohana. Both the narrator and the girl
Ans : In the story "The eyes have it" by Ruskin
talked about many things concealing
bond here her reffers to the girl co-passenger of
their blindness. The girl would get down
the narrator.
at Saharanpur. So their short association
 The narrator had a doubt that if the girl in the train is referred to here as a brief
already noticed that the narrator was encounter.
blind.  It is natural. We do not remember such
 Her question was, ‘Why don’t you look casual meetings with strangers. It
out of the window?’ happens so many times in our journey
 This question removed his doubts but they do not leave a deep impression
because she would not have asked him to on our mind. The speaker might think so
‘look out of the window’ if she had because their journey was too short to be
known that he could not see. So her remembered.
question removed the narrator's doubts.
5. “Then I made a mistake.” – What ‘mistake’
3. “Yes, this is the best time.” – Who said this? did the speaker make? What removed the
What is the best time according to the speaker? speaker’s doubts? What did the speaker do
Give the occasion of the remark? Why does the then?
speaker think so?
Ans : The speaker in the story ‘The Eyes Have
Or, “Yes this is the best time.” – Who said this It made a mistake by asking the girl what it was
and to whom? What was the occasion of the like outside.
remark? Why according to the narrator is the
 It was a mistake because a normal man
best time?
with eyesight cannot ask such a question.
Ans : The narrator of the story, ’The Eyes Have Perhaps he might forget that he was
It’, said this to the girl who got into the train hiding his blindness from the girl.
from Rohana.  The next question of the girl removed the
speaker’s doubt. She asked why he did
 When the girl asked the narrator where not look out of the window.
he was going, the narrator replied that  The speaker then moved along the birth
and felt for the window ledge. He faced the girl had kept her hair long or short.
the window making a pretence of  The new passenger replied that he had
studying the landscape. not noticed her hair, but only her eyes
which were beautiful. But those eyes
6. “The girl got up and began to collect her were of no use because she was
thing.” – Who is the girl? When did she get up? completely blind.
Why did she collect her things? What had the
speaker thought about the brief encounter he Strong Roots
had with the girl? [1+1+1+3 = 6]
Mcq
Ans : The girl is the co-passenger of the
narrator in the train from Rohana to 1. Strong Roots’ is taken from APJ Abdul
Saharanpur. Kalam’s –
 She got up when the carriage wheels A) Ignited Minds B) Wings of Fire c) My
changed their sound and rhythm to slow Journey d) Indomitable Spirit
down near the Saharanpur station.
Ans. B) Wings of Fire
 She got up and began to collect her
things because she would get down at 2. APJ Abdul Kalam was born into a
Saharanpur station. --______________ family. –
 The speaker had thought that as soon as
the girl left the train she would forget A) middle-class Tamil B) lower middle-class
their brief encounter. But it would stay Tamil C) upper-class Tamil D) none of these
with the speaker for the rest of the
journey and even sometime after. Ans. A) middle-class Tamil
7. “She had beautiful eyes, but they were of no 3. APJ Abdul Kalam’s birth place was in the
use to her.” – Who is the speaker? Whose eyes island town of –
are referred to here? Why were the eyes useless A) Goa B) Andaman C) Rameswaram D) Puri
to her? Bring out the irony in this line.
Ans. C) Rameswaram
Ans : In the story “The Eyes Have It” by Ruskin
Bond, the new co passenger says this about eyes 4. APJ Abdul Kalam’s father had –
of the girl.
A) much formal education B) much formal
 Her eyes are beautiful but they were education and wealth C) neither much formal
useless to her. That means she was also education nor much wealth D) none of these
blind. So, the eyes were of no use to her.
 There is a sudden twist towards the end Ans. C) neither much formal education nor
of the story. The narrator had been much wealth
continuously trying to hide his blindness.
5. APJ Abdul Kalam’s father found an ideal
But when he came to know that the girl
helpmate in –
was also blind, he realised that all his
efforts to hide the truth had gone in vain. A) Ashiamma B) Jalaludeen C) Abdul Kalam
Here lies the irony. D) Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry
8. “She was an interesting girl.” – Who said this, Ans. A) Ashiamma
to whom, and when? What else did the person
say? What reply did he get? [ 3+1+2 = 6] 6. One of the forebears of Kalam’s mother was
awarded by the British the title of –
Ans : The narrator of the story, ‘The Eyes Have
It’, said this to a man who had just entered the A) Bahadur B) Raibahadur C) Padmashree
train when he remarked that he was not nearly D) Bharat Ratna
as attractive a travelling companion as the one
who had just left. Ans. A) Bahadur
 The narrator asked the new passenger if 7. Kalam had –
A) charming looks B) undistinguished looks C) mosque for –

ugly looks D) pretty looks
A) pre-dawn prayer B) evening prayer C)
Ans. B) undistinguished looks mid-day prayer D) afternoon prayer
8. According to APJ Abdul Kalam, his parents Ans. B) evening prayer.
were –
16. Kalam’s father went to a very old mosque
A) tall B) handsome C) tall and handsome D) every evening –
short but handsome
A) alone B) with his wife C) with his friends D)
Ans. C) tall and handsome with his son, Kalam
9. Kalam and his brothers and sisters lived in Ans. D) with his son, Kalam
their –
17. When Kalam’s father came out of the
A) ancestral house B) rented house C) hut D) mosque, he saw people –
Cottage
A) asking him for alms B) offering him the
Ans. A) ancestral house bowls of water C) asking him for help D)
offering him money
10. The ancestral house of APJ Abdul Kalam
was a fairly large pucca house which was made Ans. B) offering him the bowls of water
of –
18. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was the –
A) cement and brick B) limestone and brick C)
clay and brick D) sand and brick A) councillor of the town B) headmaster of
Rameswaram School C) high priest of the Shiva
Ans. B) limestone and brick temple D) none of these
11. Abdul Kalam’s ancestral house was built in Ans. C) high priest of the Shiva temple
–
19. According to Kalam’s father, when we pray
A) mid 19th century B) late 19th century C) we transcend our body and become a part of –
early 20th century D)early 19th century
A) the earth B) the cosmos C) the god D) the
Ans. A) mid-19th century. world
12. Kalam usually ate with his – Ans. B) the cosmos
A) father B) mother C) outsiders D) family 20. Abdul Kalam’s father would convey
members complex spiritual concepts in simple
down-to-earth –
Ans. B) mother
A) Arabic B) Urdu C) Tamil D) Telegu
13. _______________ made Rameswaram
famous to pilgrims – Ans. C) Tamil.
A) the Krishna Temple B) the Shiva Temple C) 21. According to Kalam’s father, adversity
the Tirupati Temple D) the Kali Temple always presents opportunities for –
Ans. B) the Shiva Temple A) inspection B) introduction C) introspection
D) retrospection
14. The Shiva Temple was about _________
minutes walk from Kalam’s house. – Ans. C) introspection
A) a ten B) a five C) a twenty D) a fifteen 22. The words of Abdul Kalam’s father filled
him with strange energy and –
Ans. A) a ten
A) relief B) enthusiasm C) perseverance
15. Kalam’s father would take him to the D) determination
Ans. B) enthusiasm. 5)Who was bestowed the title of Bahadur in

‘Strong Roots’?
23. Kalam remembers his father starting his
day at ____ am. Ans. One of Kalam’s mother’s forebears was
bestowed the title of ‘Bahadur’.
A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5
6)How was Abdul Kalam’s mother’s lineage
Ans. C) 4 different from his father’s?
24. Kalam remembers his father starting his Ans. Abdul Kalam’s mother’s lineage was more
day – distinguished than his father’s as one of her
forebears was bestowed the title of ‘Bahadur’
A) with namaz after dawn B) with namaz before
by the British.
dawn C) with morning walk D) with meditation
7)Describe the ancestral house of Kalam?
Ans. B) with namaz before dawn
Ans. The ancestral house of kalam was a fairly
25. The coconut grove where Abdul Kalam’s
large pucca house made of limestone and brick
father used to walk down every morning was
on the Mosque Street of Rameswaram.
about –
8)What did Kalam’s father use to avoid?
A) One and a half miles B) Three miles C)
Four miles D) Four and a half miles Ans. Kalam’s father used to avoid all inessential
comforts and luxuries.
Ans. C) Four miles.
9)How was Kalam’s childhood?
26. Kalam’s father would maintain his routine-
bound life upto – Ans. APJ Abdul Kalam had a secure childhood
both materially and emotionally.
A) sixties B) late sixties C) seventies D) late
seventies 10)Where did Kalam usually eat in his
childhood?
Ans. B) late sixties
Ans. Kalam usually ate on the floor of the
SAQ
kitchen in his childhood.
1) In which town was Dr APJ Abdul kalam
11)What food did Kalam’s mother serve him?
born? [H.S. -2016]
Ans. Kalam’s mother served him rice, aromatic
Ans. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was born in the
sambar, a variety of homemade pickles and
island town of Rameswaram in the erstwhile
fresh coconut chutney.
Madras state.
12)What made Rameswaram famous to
2)Who were Kalam’s parents?
pilgrims?
Ans. Jainulabdeen and Ashiamma were
Ans. The Shiva temple made Rameswaram
Kalam’s parents.
famous to pilgrims.
3)In whom did Abdul Kalam’s father have an
13)How far was Rameswaram temple from
ideal helpmate?
Kalam’s house.?
Ans. Abdul Kalam’s father had an ideal
Ans. Rameswaram temple was about ten
helpmate in his wife, Ashiamma.
minutes walk from Kalam’s house.
4)How many people did Kalam’s mother feed
14)What did the people offer Kalam’s father
every day?
outside the mosque?
Ans. Kalam’s mother fed every day more
Ans. The people offered Kalam’s father bowls
outsiders than the total number of family
of water outside the mosque.
members.
15)Who was the high priest of Shiva temple in predominantly Muslim. Many Hindu
‘Strong Roots’? families lived there amicably with their
Muslim neighbours. There was a great
Ans. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was the high Shiva temple in the locality. The temple
priest in Shiva temple in ‘Strong Roots’. made Rmeswaram very famous to
pilgrims. It was about a ten-minute walk
16)Who was a very close friend of Abdul
from Kalam’s house. There was a very
Kalam’s father?
old mosque in their locality too. Kalam
Ans. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was a very close used to go there with his father for
friend of Abdul Kalam’s father. evening prayer.
 A great picture of communal harmony
17)Whom did Kalam consider to be a very close we find in the description of Kalam’s
friend of his father? autobiography. Hindus and Muslims
lived together amicably. The Shiva
Ans. Kalam considered Pakshi Lakshmana temple and the old mosque were situated
Sastry, the high priest of Rameswaram temple in the same locality. Though Pakshi
to be a very close friend of his father. Lakshmana Sastry and Kalam’s father
18)What does Kalam’s father say about the belonged to different religions, they were
relevance/importance of prayer? close friends and discussed spiritual
matters. So, there was no discrimination
Ans. According to Kalam’s father, prayer made among religions.
possible a communion of the spirit between
people. 2. ‘The people of different religions would be
sitting outside waiting for him’ – Who is
19)What according to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s referred to as ‘him’? Where did the people
father, does adversity always present? wait? Why did they wait there? What would
happen thereafter? [1+1+2+2 = 6]
Ans. According to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s
father, adversity always presents opportunities Ans : The word ‘him’ is referred to
for introspection. Jainulabdeen, father of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
20)When did Kalam’s father start his day?  The people waited for him outside the
mosque.
Ans. Kalam’s father started his day at 4.00 a.m.  They waited for him because they had a
great belief in him. They offered bowls of
21)How did Kalam’s father start his day?
water to him and he used to sanctify the
Ans. Kalam’s father started his day by reading water by dipping his fingertips and
the namaz before dawn. chanting a prayer. This water was used
to cure the invalids.
22)How long did Kalam’s father maintain his  If the invalids were cured, they visited
routined life? his father to show their gratitude. But his
father smiled and told them to thank the
Ans. Kalam’s father maintained his routined merciful Allah.
life up to the late sixties.
3. ‘His answer filled me with a strange energy
Marks - 6 and enthusiasm’ – Who is the speaker? Whose
1. ’Our locality was predominantly Muslim’ – answer is being referred to here? What was the
Who is the speaker? How does the speaker answer? [1+1+4 = 6]
describe the locality? What picture of Ans : The speaker is Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
communal harmony do you find in the
description? [1+3+2 = 6]  The answer of Kalam’s father is referred
to here.
Ans : The speaker is Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the  According to Kalam’s father, whenever
writer of the piece ‘Strong Roots’. human beings find themselves alone or in
 The locality where Kalam lived was a difficult situation, they looked for a
company that could guide them. Kalam’s
father acted as a mediator. He strived to = 6]

propitiate the demonic forces with
prayer and offerings. But he accepted Ans : Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam says this to his
that this was not the correct approach. father Jainulabdeen in his autobiography,
One should realize the relevance of his ‘Strong Roots’.
sufferings.
 By the word ‘this’, APJ Abdul Kalam
4. How does Kalam describe his childhood in his referred to ‘a spiritual concept’
composition “Strong Roots”? expressed by his father. According to
Kalam’s father, we should not be afraid
Ans : Abul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam of difficulties, sufferings, and problems
popularly known as APJ Abdul Kalam, was because adversity always presents
born in a middle-class Tamil family in the island opportunities for introspection or
town of Rameswaram in the erstwhile Madras self-examination. Rather we should try
state. He was one of the many children. He was to understand the relevance of suffering.
a short boy. Although he was born to handsome  People come to Kalam’s father to get
parents. He lived in their ancestral house with spiritual support from him. Whenever
his family. He was provided all the basic they were in a difficult situation, his
necessaries of life in terms of food, medicine, father tried to propitiate the demonic
clothing, etc, although his father avoided all forces with prayer and offerings.
inessential luxuries and comfort. His father's
thoughts help him to think positively. He would 7. ’ I normally ate with my mother’ – Who ate
visit a very old mosque in their locality with his with his mother? Name his mother? Where did
father for evening prayers. In all Kalam had a he eat with his mother? – What did he eat with
very secure childhood, materially and his mother? [1+1+1+3 = 6]
emotionally.
Ans : Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the author of the
5. What does Kalam say about the father’s prose ‘Strong Roots’, ate with his mother.
routine-bound life? What does he want to
 Name of his mother is Ashiamma.
suggest here?
 He ate with his mother sitting on the
Or, What remained the routine for Abdul floor of the kitchen.
Kalam’s father even when he was in his late
 His mother would place a banana leaf
sixties? What does Abdul Kalam say about his
before him on which she provided the
emulation of his father? [3+3 = 6]
food .Kalam ate rice , aromatic sambar
Ans : Abdul Kalam’s father maintained a strict ,a variety of sharp , home made pickle
routine life up to his late sixties. He used to start and a dollop of fresh coconut chutney.
his day at 4 am by reading the namaz before
dawn. He used to walk four miles and reach Thank You Ma’am
their coconut grove. Then he returned home
Mcq
with a dozen coconuts on his soldiers. Then he
took his breakfast. 1) The lady picked up the boy from the street by
holding his –
 Kalam tried to emulate his father in his
world of science and technology. He tried a) trousers b) shirt-front c) wrist d) arm
to understand the fundamental truths
revealed to him by his father. Though he Ans. [b] shirt-front.
was a scientist, he strongly believed in
the existence of a divine power that can 2) Mrs. Jones gave the boy –
lift us from misery and failure to our a) five cents b) five dollars c) ten cents d)
true place. ten dollars
6. ‘Why don’t you say this to the people who Ans. d) ten dollars
come to you? Who says this and to whom? What
is referred to by the word ‘this’? Why do the 3) The boy wanted to buy –
people come to the person spoken to? [1+1+3+1
a) blue suit shoes b) black suede shoes c) blue Bates Washington Jones meet?
suede shoes d) black suit shoes
Ans. Roger and Mrs Luella Bates Washington
Ans. [c] blue suede shoes. Jones met at 11 o’clock at night on a street.
4) Bending over the sink the boy Roger asked 2)What was Mrs Jones carrying?
Mrs. Jones whether she was going to –
Ans. Mrs Jones was carrying a large purse.
a) take him to jail b) punish him c) reward
him d) take care of him 3)What did the purse contain?
Ans. [a] take him to jail. Ans. The purse contained everything in it except
a hammer and nails.
5) On entering the room Mrs. Jones asked to
Roger – 4)Where did Roger fall on losing his balance?
a) eat dinner b) comb his hair c) wash his Ans. Roger fell losing his balance on the
face d) take rest for a while sidewalk.
Ans. [c] wash his face. 5)What did Mrs Luella Jones ask the boy to
pick up?
6) Mrs. Jones wanted to teach Roger –
Ans. Mrs Luella Jones asked the boy to pick up
a) right from wrong b) what was right c) her pocketbook
what was wrong d) what he should be
6)Why did Mrs Jones call the boy a liar?
Ans. [a] right from wrong.
Ans. Mrs Jones called the boy a liar because the
7) The bag was contained – boy told her that he had not aimed to snatch the
pocketbook.
Ans: everything except hammer and nails.
7)How was the face of the boy?
8) Roger fell down because –
Ans. The face of the boy was dirty.
Ans: he lost his balance.
8) “I got a great mind” – What did Mrs Jones
9) The boy was – want to do?
Ans: fourteen or fifteen Ans. Mrs Jones wanted to wash the dirty face of
the boy.
10) The boy wore –
9)Why did Mrs Jones want to take Roger home?
Ans: suede shoes and blue jeans.
Ans. Mrs Jones wanted to take Roger home to
11) Jones was returning house at –
wash his dirty face.
Ans: 11 o’clock.
10)What shoes and jeans was Roger wearing?
12) Jones worked in a –
Ans. Roger was wearing blue jeans and tennis
Ans: hotel beauty shop. shoes.
13) Jones offered the boy a part of her – 11)According to Mrs Jones how old was the
boy?
Ans: ten cent cake.
Ans. According to Mrs Jones, the boy was
14) The full name of the lady – fourteen and fifteen.
Ans: Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. 12)What would Mrs Jones teach the boy?
SAQ Ans. Mrs Jones would teach the boy right from
wrong.
1)When and where did Roger and Mrs Luella
13)What was the full name of Mrs Jones? Ans : Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones said
to Roger in Langston Hughes’s short story
Ans. The full name of Mrs Jones was Mrs Luella ‘Thank You Ma’am’.
Bates Washington Jones.
 Mrs Bates said this when she was
14)Why did Roger want to snatch the large dragging the boy on the street after he
purse of Mrs Jones? was caught red-handed for snatching her
purse.
Ans. Roger wanted to snatch the large purse of
 Mrs Jones brought Roger home. She
Mrs Jones to buy a pair of blue suede shoes.
behaved normally with Roger and gave
15)What was there behind the screen in Mrs him a homely atmosphere. She asked
Jones’ room? him to wash his face and dry it with a
clean towel. She shared his personal
Ans. There were a gas plate and an icebox experience. When she was young, she
behind the screen in Mrs Jones’ room. wanted many things but she could not
get them. Yet she did not snatch people’s
16)Why did Roger not want to be mistrusted? pocketbooks. Like a moral teacher, she
Ans. Roger had committed a great mistake but tried to transfer the boy. She fed the boy
now he felt Mrs Jones had forgiven him. So he with motherly care. At last, he gave the
didn’t want to be mistrusted by Mrs Jones by boy ten dollars for the shoes and advised
doing any mischief further. that shoes got by the devilish way would
burn his feet. In this way, he tried to
17)What did Mrs Jones give the boy to eat? transform Roger.
Ans. Mrs Jones gave the boy some lima beans, 2. “You gonna take me to jail?” – Who asked
ham, cocoa and a half of ten-cent cake to eat. this question and to whom? When did the
speaker ask this question? What reply did the
18)Where did Mrs Jones work? speaker get? [2+3+1 = 6]
Ans. Mrs Jones worked in a hotel beauty shop. Ans : Roger, a young boy of fourteen or fifteen
asked this question to Mrs Luella Bates
19) What advice did Mrs Jones give to Roger at
Washington Jones in the prose ‘Thank You
the end of the story?
Ma’am’.
Ans. At the end of the story, Mrs Jones advised
 Mrs Jones caught Roger red-handed
Roger not to snatch anyone’s pocketbook and to
when he tried to snatch her purse. She
behave himself.
firmly gripped his shirt front and
20)What lesson of life did Roger learn at the end dragged him all the way to her house.
of the story from Mrs Jones? When they entered the room and Mrs
Jones sent him to wash his face, Roger
Ans. At the end of the story, Roger learns how asked this question bending over the
to lead an honest life and behave with others sink.
from Mrs Jones.  Mrs Jones replied that she would take
him nowhere with that face.
Marks - 6
3. " I'm very sorry , lady , I'm sorry " -Who is
1. “I would teach you right from wrong.”- who the speaker ? Was the speaker really sorry ?
said this, to whom and when? How did the When was the speaker a changed person ? [ 1 +
speaker transform the person spoken to her? 2+3]
[1+1+1+3 =6]
Ans : The speaker is a frail boy of fourteen or
Or, “You ought to be my son. I would teach fifteen , named Roger , who tried to snatch the
you right from wrong.” – Who speaks (and) to purse of an elderly lady in Langston Hughes '
whom? Did the speaker manage to teach what short story , ' Thank You Ma'am.
he/she claimed to teach? Give reason for your
answer? [2+4 = 6]  The boy had been caught by the lady .
She was not ready to loosen her grip lest
he would escape . The boy , therefore , a place in her heart by becoming helpful
said that he was sorry so that he may be and good. Hence, he asked her if she
released . But the boy spoke more out of needed someone to go to the store may be
fear than from real regret . He was to get some milk or something.
afraid that the lady might put him in jail  Mrs Jones heated some lima beans and
. ham she had in the icebox, made cocoa
 Roger was transformed into a new out of canned milk and cut her ten-cent
person when he realized the benevolence cake. The two had all these in supper.
of the lady . Even though he had
committed a crime , the lady was kind 6. "And he did not want to be mistrusted now."
and sympathetic to him . She gave him Who is referred to as 'he" here? Whose trust
food , money to buy his coveted shoes did he want to win? Why didn't he want to be
and advised him never to follow the mistrusted?
wrong path . Most importantly , she
Ans : Roger is referred to as the here.
trusted him . Roger was completely
changed by her motherly affection and  Roger wanted to win Mrs Luella Bates
support . Washington Jones' trust.
 The brief encounter with Mrs Jones
4. What had Mrs. Jones guessed to be the real
changed Roger's life completely. He
reason behind Roger’s action? What was the
realised the worth of achieving
real reason? What did Mrs Jones do so that
something through hard work and
Roger could fulfil his wish? What did she tell
labour. Mrs Jones had confronted
him then? [1+1+1+3 = 6]
similar situations in her life and
Ans : Mrs Jones had guessed that Roger was therefore she understood that Roger was
very hungry. And out of hungriness, he not a born thief. She bestowed all her
snatched her purse. love and affection upon Roger and
taught him the difference between right
 The real reason was that he wanted to and wrong. She showered her trust on
buy a pair of blue suede shoes. Roger and left her purse on the day-bed
 Mrs Jones gave Roger ten dollars to buy giving Roger enough time and
the suede shoes so that he could fulfil his opportunity to snatch the purse and run
wish. away. Mrs Jones' affectionate behaviour
 Mrs Jones advised Roger not to snatch moved Roger and instead of running
anyone’s pocketbook because shoes got away with the purse, Roger sat on the far
by the devilish way would burn his feet. side of the room as he did not want to be
She means to say that he would never be mistrusted.
happy by resorting to such an immoral
way. Finally, before departure, she 7. What kind of a woman is Mrs Luella Bates
advised him to behave properly with Washington Jones ?
others and honest life.
Or , What features of the character of Mrs.
5. “Do you need somebody to get to the store?” – Luella Bates are exposed in the short story '
Who is the speaker? To whom did the speaker Thank You Ma'am ' ?
say this? Why did the speaker want to go to the
Or , Sketch the character of Mrs Jones .
store? What did they have in supper? [1+1+2+2
= 6] Ans : Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones is the
central character of the story . She is at once
Ans : The speaker of the line quoted above is
empathetic , generous and perceptive . At the
Roger, who attempted to steal the purse of Mrs
beginning of the short story , Mrs Bates appears
Jones.
to be a stern , able - bodied woman . She is quite
 The speaker said this to Mrs Luella quick to react to the boy's action and single -
Bates Washington Jones, who wanted to handedly drags the boy home . She realises that
teach him right from wrong. all the boy needs is motherly love to put him on
 Roger was so moved by Mrs Jones' the right track . So she readily gives him food
motherly affection that he wished to earn and money to buy his coveted blue suede shoes .
She is quite candid or frank and confesses about Ans: (d) an enemy of the king
her past mistakes . But she learnt from her
mistakes and asks Roger to do the same . She 8. The bearded man asked for-
knows that people are more sinned against
(a) water (b) property (c) forgiveness (d)
than sinning . This makes her forgive Roger
money
easily .
Ans: (c) forgiveness
Three Questions
9. The hermit lived in a ____ which he never
Mcq
left.
Three Questions (M.C.Q.)
(a) jungle (b) hut (c) den (d) palace
1) The Tsar asked the hermit –
Ans: (a) jungle
a) one question b) two questions c) four
10.Which is the most important time?
questions d) three questions
(a) then (b) now (c) never (d) sometimes
Ans. [d] three questions.
Ans: (b) now
2) The bearded man was wounded by –
11. The wounded man was-
a) the Tsar’s son b) the Tsar’s friend c) the
Tsar himself d) the Tsar’s bodyguard (a) a friend of the hermit (b) a friend of the
king (c) an enemy of the hermit (d) an
Ans. [d] the Tsar’s bodyguard.
enemy of the king
3) The hermit was –
Ans: (d) an enemy of the king
a) tall and weak b) short and weak c) frail
12. The hermit was a –
and strong d) frail and weak
(a) frail and weak (b) Very greedy (c)
Ans. [d] frail and weak.
Cruel man (d) None of these
4) The hermit received none but –
Ans: (a) frail and weak
a) Emperors b) Knights c) common folk d)
13. The king promised the wounded man –
the Tsar
(a) To serve him whole life. (b) To give him his
Ans. [c] common folk.
throne (c) To give back his property (d) all of
5) The wounded man was actually – these
a) enemy of the hermit b) enemy of the Tsar Ans: (c) to give back his property
c) friend of the Tsar d) disciple of the hermit
14. The hermit was widely renowned for his
Ans. [b] enemy of the Tsar.
(a) Knowledge (b) Simplicity (c) Wisdom
6) The most necessary man is he – (d) Clarity of thought
a) will whom you work b) will whom you are Ans: (c) Wisdom
c) will whom you live d) who helps you in
15.The Tsar stopped after digging–
trouble
(a) One bed (b) Three beds (c) Six beds (d)
Ans. [b] with whom you are.
Two beds
7. The wounded man was-
Ans: (d) Two beds
(a) a friend of the hermit (b) a friend of the
16. The bearded man had been wounded by –
king (c) an enemy of the hermit (d) an enemy
of the king (a) The Tsar (b) Hermit (c) Body guard (d)
His brother bodyguard, the Tsar went on alone to meet the

hermit.
Ans: (c) Body guard
11)What was the hermit doing when the Tsar
Saq came to visit him?
1)What was the first question of the Tsar? Ans. The hermit was digging the ground in
front of his hut when the Tsar came to visit him.
Ans. The first question of the Tsar was – “What
was the right time to begin anything?”. 12)Which part of the body of the bearded man
was injured in the story ‘Three Questions’?
2)What was the second question of the Tsar?
Ans. The stomach of the bearded man was
Ans. The second question of the Tsar was –
injured in the story ‘Three Questions’.
“who were the right persons to listen to?”.
13)How did the Tsar take care of the wounded
3)What was the third question?
man?
Ans. The third question of the Tsar was – “what
Ans. The Tsar washed and bandaged the wound
was the most important thing to do?”.
of the bearded man again and again till the
4)Why did the Tsar want to know the answers blood ceased flowing.
to his questions?
14)Where did the Tsar fall asleep?
Ans. The Tsar wanted to know the answers to
Ans. The Tsar fell asleep on the threshold of the
his questions because he would then never fail in
hermit’s hut.
anything.
15)Why did the bearded man want to take
5)Why did the Tsar agree to none of them?
revenge?
Ans. The Tsar agreed to none of them because
Or. Why did the bearded man resolve to kill the
the answers of the learned men were different.
Tsar?
6)Why did the Tsar decide to consult the
Ans. The bearded man wanted to take revenge
hermit?
on the Tsar because he had executed his brother
Ans. Being dissatisfied with the answers of the and seized his property.
wise men, the Tsar decided to consult with the
16)What did the bearded man promise the
hermit because he was widely renowned for his
Tsar?
wisdom.
Ans. The bearded man promised the Tsar to
7)Where did the hermit live in ‘Three
serve as the most faithful servant and he would
Questions’?
employ his sons to do the same.
Ans. The hermit lived in a wood.
17)What did the Tsar promise to the bearded
8)Whom did the hermit receive? man?
Ans. The hermit received none but common Ans. The Tsar promised the bearded man to
folk. restore his property.
9)Why did the Tsar put on a simple cloth before 18) What was the hermit doing when the Tsar
meeting the hermit? came to take leave of him?
Ans. The Tsar put on a simple cloth before Ans. When the Tsar came to take leave of the
meeting the hermit because the hermit received hermit, he was sowing seeds in the beds sitting
only the common men. on his knees.
10)How did the Tsar meet the hermit? 19) What, according to the hermit, is the most
important thing to do?
Ans. Putting on simple clothes and leaving his
Ans. The most important affair is to do good for and came out of his ambush to find him. But the
one with whom we are dealing in the present. Tsar’s bodyguards recognized him and
wounded him severely. Fortunately the man
Marks - 6 escaped from them and fell fainting on the
ground in front of the hermit’s hut. Then the
1. Why did the Tsar decide to meet the hermit
Tsar whom the man wanted to kill, nursed him
and how did he visit him? What was the hermit
carefully and saved his life. It made him feel
doing when the Tsar met him?
grateful to the Tsar and he told the Tsar to
Ans : Being confused and depressed with the forgive him. He also told that he would be his
answers of the wise men, the Tsar decided to most faithful servant. Then the Tsar promised
consult the hermit. The answers provided by the him to restore his property and send his servant
wise men were not satisfactory. So, with the to attend him. Thus a good relation established
hope of knowing the appropriate answers, he between them.
visited the hermit in the guise of a commoner as
4. “Forgive me!’ said the bearded man in a weak
the hermit received none but the common folk.
voice.” – Why did the bearded man become an
The hermit was widely renowned for his
enemy of the Tsar? What did the man swear
wisdom. So, the Tsar wanted to try his fortune
and resolve to do? Why did the man ask
with his visit to the hermit's cottage.
forgiveness?
 When the Tsar approached, the hermit
Or, Why did the bearded man become an
was digging the ground in front of his
enemy of the Tsar? What did the man swear
hut. Seeing the Tsar, the hermit greeted
and resolve to do? Why did he ask forgiveness
him and kept on digging. The hermit was
of the Tsar and what did he promise him?
frail and weak and had no one around to
[1+2+3 = 6]
help him.
Ans : The bearded man became an enemy of the
2. “All the answers being different, the Tsar
Tsar because the Tsar executed his brother and
agreed none of them.” – What were the
seized his property.
questions to which the Tsar got different
answers? Whom did the Tsar decide to consult  The man swore to take revenge on the
when he was not satisfied? Where did the Tsar for his brother’s execution and
person live whom the Tsar decided to consult? seizing his property. He also resolved to
What was he famous for? [3+1+1+1 = 6] kill the Tsar on his return from the
hermit.
Ans : The questions to which the Tsar got
 When the man was severely wounded by
different answers were – 1)What was the right
the bodyguard, it was the Tsar who
time to begin anything? 2)Who were the right
nursed him carefully and revived his life.
people to listen to and whom to avoid? 3)What
He realized that he would have died if he
was the most important thing to do?
was not looked after by the Tsar. This
 When the Tsar was not satisfied with the act of the Tsar changed the wounded
answers to these questions, he decided to man’s mind and he asked forgiveness.
consult a hermit.  The man promised to serve the Tsar as
 The hermit lived in a wood. the most faithful slave and he would also
 He was famous for his wisdom. employ his sons to do the same.
3. How did the bearded man become the Tsar’s 5. “You have already been answered” – Who
friend? said this and to whom? How has the person
referred to been answered?
Ans : Once when the Tsar alone came to a
hermit to get answers of his three questions, his Ans : The hermit said this to the Tsar in the
one of the avowed enemies was ambushing in story "Three Questions".
the wood to kill the Tsar on his way back as the
 The Tsar requested the hermit to answer
Tsar killed that man’s brother and seized their
his questions several times but the
property. When the day was passing and the
hermit believed that experience is the
Tsar did not return, the man lost his patience
best teacher. So, the Tsar was answered
by his real-life experiences. The hermit Ans : A bearded man came running out of the
told the Tsar that if the Tsar had not dug wood and fainted before the Tsar and the
the seedbeds for the hermit out of pity, hermit. He had a large wound in his stomach
then the Tsar would have gone his way and blood was flowing profusely. They
and would have been attacked by the unfastened his clothes. The Tsar washed and
man and would have regretted the fact of bandaged the wound again and again until the
not staying with the hermit. So, when the blood ceased flowing. In this way, the wounded
Tsar was digging the beds was the most man was nursed and finally revived.
important time, and for whom he was
digging the beds was the most important  The bodyguard of the Tsar recognized
person and to do good to the hermit was the man as the Tsar’s enemy and
his most important business. The hermit wounded him severely. It was the Tsar
also told the Tsar that later when he was who took utmost care of him to revive his
attending the wounded man then that life. He realized that he would have died
time was the most important time, the if he was not looked after by the Tsar.
wounded man was the most important This act of kindness changed the heart of
person and tending the wounded man the bearded man. He repented for his
was the Tsar's most important business. actions and asked for forgiveness.
If the Tsar had not saved the wounded  The Tsar was very pleased to gain the
man, then he would not have become man as a friend. He offered to send his
friends with his former enemy so easily. servants and his own physician to attend
By citing these examples, the hermit to him. He also promised to give back his
made the Tsar understand the true seized property.
purpose of life, which is to help others.
Poetry / Poem
6. “Here comes someone running” – Who said
েত ক অধ ায় থেক 1 কের আসেবই, মাট 4
this? Who was coming? Why did he come
running? What happened to him? আসেব। তার মাট 2 ে র উ র িলখেত হেব। তাই য
কােনা ৩ অধ ােয়র বড় পড়েলই হেব।
Ans : The hermit is the speaker. A bearded man
who had a deep wound in his stomach was On Killing A Tree
coming.
Mcq
 He came running because he somehow
escaped from the shackles of the Tsar's 1. By consuming the nutrients of the earth, the
bodyguard, who otherwise would have tree has grown –
killed him.
 The bearded man was the Tsar's enemy, A) at a rapid rate B) very slowly C) slowly D)
who swore to take revenge from the Tsar fast
because the Tsar executed his brother
Ans. C) slowly
and seized his property. In an attempt to
kill the Tsar, he came out from his 2. A tree grows by absorbing –
ambush to find the Tsar. Instead of
finding the Tsar, he came upon the A) sunlight B) water C)air D) all of the above
Tsar's bodyguard who recognised him
and wounded him. Ans. D) all of the above
 The man was badly wounded. He held
3. The expression ‘leprous hide’ refers to –
his hands pressed against his stomach
and blood was flowing from under them. A) the tree’s bark B) smooth skin C) the leper’s
As soon as he reached the Tsar, he fell skin D) none of the above
fainting on the ground moaning feebly.
Ans. A) the tree’s bark
7. How was the wounded man revived and
nursed? Why did he ask forgiveness of the 4. The bark of the tree bleeds because of –
Tsar? What did the Tsar do when he had gained
the man for a friend? [2+2+2 = 6] A) stabbing B) choking C) uprooting D) hacking
and chopping 13. “But this alone won’t do it”-‘It’ refers to –

Ans. D) hacking and chopping A) killing of a tree B) browning of roots c)
growth of a tree D) sprouting of leaves
5. Curled green twigs rise from –
Ans. A) killing of a tree
A) the chopped tree B) close to the ground C)
the top of the tree D) uprooted tree 14. The ‘curled green twigs’ rise from –
Ans. B) close to the ground A) the earth’s cave B) the uprooted tree C) close
to the ground D) the rough bark
6. Miniature boughs will expand again to their
former size if – Ans. C) close to the ground
A) unchecked B) checked C) repeatedly 15. Green Twigs that rise from close to the
chopped D) uprooted ground are –
Ans. A) unchecked A) straight B) curled C) crooked D) crinkled
7. In order to kill a tree successfully, it is to be – Ans. B) curled
A) stabbed B) hacked C) uprooted D) chopped 16. In ‘Miniature boughs’, the word ‘boughs’
means –
Ans. C) uprooted
A) shoots B) roots C) frost D) rain
8. The root of the tree is –
Ans. A) shoots
A) green and dry B) white and wet C) green and
wet D) white and dry 17. The root needs to be pulled out of the –
Ans. B) white and wet A) firm soil B) anchoring earth C) unground D)
firm earth
9. The most sensitive part of the tree is its –
Ans. B) anchoring earth
A) leaf B) bark C) root D) stem
18. What does the poem ‘On Killing a Tree’
Ans. C) root expose? –
10. The phrase ‘anchoring earth’ suggests that – A) man’s love for nature B) man’s cruelty
towards nature C) man’s indifference to nature
A) the roots of the tree cling to the earth B) the
D) man’s endeavour to protect nature
roots of the tree are drawing sap C) the earth
holds the tree D) the tree is the anchor of the Ans. B) man’s cruelty towards nature
earth
19. In the poem the killing of a tree is described
Ans. A) the roots of the tree cling to the earth as –
11. The strength of the tree gets exposed when it A) a deliberate act B) an innocent act C) a
is – healthy exercise D) a woodcutter’s job
A) pulled out B) stabbed C) planted D) chopped Ans. A) a deliberate act
and hacked
20. The poet seems to suggest that in order to
Ans. A) pulled out kill a tree –
12. “And then it is done.”-Here ‘it’ refers to – A) plucking out all the leaves will do the job B)
some pain will do the job C) cutting the
A) killing of a tree B) planting of a tree C)
branches will do the job D) destruction of the
healing touch D) green twigs
roots will do the job
Ans. A) killing of a tree
Ans. D) destruction of the roots will do the job
SAQ 10)What does the phrase ‘earth cave’ refer to?

1)‘It takes much time to kill a tree.’ – What does Ans. The phrase ‘earth cave’ refers to the
the poet Gieve Patel mean by the statement? hollow made after uprooting the tree.
Ans. The poet Gieve Patel means that it is not 11)Which part of the tree is the most sensitive,
easy to kill a tree. white and wet?
2) ‘Slowly consuming the earth’ – What does the Or. What according to the poet is the most
expression ‘consuming the earth’ mean? sensitive of the tree?
Ans. ‘Consuming the earth’ means drawing Ans. The root of the tree is the most sensitive,
vital nutrients from the earth. white and wet.
3)How does a tree grow? 12)Where does the tree’s strength lie?
Ans. A tree grows slowly by consuming the Ans. The tree’s strength lies in the roots.
earth, feeding upon its crust, absorbing
sunlight, air, water for years. 13)What scorches and chokes the tree after it is
pulled out?
4)What does the expression ‘leprous hide’ refer
to? Ans. The sun and the air scorch and choke the
tree after it is pulled out.
Or. What is meant by ‘leprous hide’?
14)In what form of verse is the poem ‘On
Ans. The expression ‘leprous hide’ refers to the Killing a Tree’ written?
bark which is probably rough and has marks.
Ans. The poem ‘On Killing a Tree, is written in
5)What comes out from the leprous hide? free verse.
Or. What sprouts out of the leprous hide? Marks - 6
Ans. Green leaves sprout out of the leprous 1. The poem “On Killing a Tree” describes
hide. man’s cruelty and violence to nature. Discuss.
6) ‘Not much pain will do it.’ – What does the Ans : The poem “On Killing a Tree” by Gieve.
expression suggest? Patel describes the way a tree is killed. The
Killing of the tree stands for the destruction of
Ans. The expression suggests that the tree can nature. The way a tree is processed for human
get pain from hacking and chopping but they use is overtly likened to the cruel act of hunting
cannot kill it completely. an animal. Man makes huge arrangements to
kill a tree. It is roped and tied. Then it is pulled
7)What does the expression ‘bleeding bark’
out from the anchoring earth. Finally the tree is
suggest?
turned into lifeless timber by withering and
Ans. The expression ‘bleeding bark’ suggests scorching. The entire process exposes cruelty
the flow of sap from the bark of the tree after and violence of men to nature. But surprisingly
hacking and chopping. enough, man knows not that he invites his own
doom by his atrocity and violence.
8)What causes the bark of a tree to bleed?
2. How does a tree offer resistance to its
Ans. The hacking and chopping causes the bark destruction? How does its resistance fail? [3+3 =
of tree to bleed. 6]
9)What does the expression ‘anchoring earth’ Ans : It is very difficult to kill a tree. A simple
suggest? jab of knife, hacking, and chopping can only
inflict pain and bleed the bark of the tree. It will
Ans. The expression ‘anchoring earth’ suggests gradually recover itself. After sometimes, curled
that the roots are deep-rooted into the earth and green twigs and branches will appear from the
they are holding the tree tightly. stem. If it is unchecked, they will expand to their
former shape. So, a tree offers great resistance  It is done by uprooting the tree. The tree
to its destruction. has to be roped and pulled out from the
earth cave. Roots are the source of all
 The resistance of a tree fails when the strength. They have to be exposed to the
roots are uprooted by tying a rope. Roots sun and air for scorching and chocking.
are the source of all strength. They are And when they are turned into brown,
the most sensitive parts of the tree, white hard, twisted, and withered, the tree is
and wet. When they are exposed to the killed completely.
sun and the air, they are scorched and  The poem ends in an ironic tone. It
withered and finally killed. shows a tragic end of a tree by man’s
cruelty and greed. The tree symbolizes
3. How does the poet describe the growth of a
nature and its destruction shows man’s
tree over the years? What are the different steps
utter folly of destroying himself.
taken for killing a tree? [4+2 = 6]
6. “And the strength of the tree exposed.” –
Ans : The poet Gieve Patel in ‘On Killing a
What is the strength of the tree? Where does
Tree’ describes that a tree grows slowly
this line occur? Why is it described as the
consuming the nutrients from the earth. It feeds
strength of the tree?
upon the upper crust of the earth. It absorbs
sunlight, air, and water over the years. In this Ans : The root is the strength of the tree.
way, a tree grows steadily taking all the
nutrients from the earth and the atmosphere.  The above-mentioned line occurs in
Gieve Patel’s poem “On Killing a Tree.
 To kill a tree, the roots have to be pulled  According to the poet the root of a tree is
out by tying a rope. Then they are is the strength of the tree. the route is
exposed in the sun and air for scorching described in such a way on a in the route
and chocking. When they are turned into is described in two ways. First, the the
brown, hard, twisted, and withered, the root helps a tree anchor to the earth. The
tree will die. root also prevents the tree from falling
down. Secondly, with the help of the root
4. Justify the title of the poem ‘On Killing A
a tree absorbs water and other mineral
Tree’. [6]
from the earth as food. Lying hidden
Ans : The title of the poem, ‘On Killing a Tree’ under the earth for years the root keeps
clearly shows Gieve Patel’s concern for nature. the tree living. A tree cannot grow
The tree is man’s benevolent friend and such without root. So, the root is ‘the strength
friends are destroyed by man’s cruelty and of the tree’.
greed. In an ironic tone, the poet narrates the
Asleep in the Valley
whole process of killing a tree. A sudden blow of
knife, hacking and chopping cannot destroy the Mcq
tree. It has to be uprooted from the earth. Then
the roots are exposed in the sun and air for 1. The poem ‘Asleep in the Valley’ is –
scorching, chocking and withering. Finally, the
task of killing a tree is executed after a long A) a sonnet B)an ode C) a song D) lyric
process of torture and pain. The title is ironic to
Ans. A) a sonnet
mankind in the sense of man’s foolishness and
recklessness. The poet wants to convey a 2. ‘Asleep in the Valley’ is a –
message through the poem to his readers to be
sympathetic to nature. Hence the title is A) Petrarchan sonnet B) Shakespearean sonnet
appropriate. C) Spenserian sonnet D) Hopkinian sonnet
5. “And then it is done”. – What is being Ans. A) Petrarchan sonnet

referred to here? How is it done? On what tone
does the poem end? [1+2+2 = 6] 3. The colour of the valley is –
Ans : The devilish act of killing a tree is done. A) white B) green C) yellowish D) blue
Ans. B) green
4. The stream in the valley flows – A)pleasant B)warm C)asleep D)peaceful

A) slowly B) fast C) in a winding course D) with Ans. D) warm.
a dancing movement
14. How many red holes are there on the
Ans. A) slowly soldier’s body?
5. ______________ fills the valley with light. – A) three B) two C) one D) four
A) the rays of the star B) the rays of the moon C) Ans. B) two
the rays of the sun D) None of these
15. The humming insects don’t disturb him
Ans. C) the rays of the sun because –
6. The sunrays fall from – A) he is dead B) he is peaceful C) he is a nature
lover D) he is violent
A) the sky B) behind the mountain C) above
the trees D) the mountaintop Ans. A) he is dead
Ans. D) the mountaintop 16. One hand of the soldier is on his –
7. The rays of the sun are compared with – A) face B)gun C) breast D)side
A) a stream B)the fire C) the beauty of a flower Ans. C) breast
D) none of these
17. The marks of wounds of the soldier are –
Ans. A) a stream
A) on his head B) on his chest C) in his side
8. The soldier described in the poem is – D) in his leg
A) old B) young C) very young D)child-like Ans. C) in his side.
Ans. C) very young 18. The words ‘red holes’ mean –
9. The soldier’s pillow is made of – A) spots of blood clots B) red flowers in the
valley C) bullet wounds D) none of these
A) flowers B)fern C) grass D)leaves
Ans. C) bullet wounds.
Ans. B) fern.
19. This poem reflects –
10. The feet of the soldier is –
A) the pity of war B) the glory of war C) the
A) on ferns B) among the flowers C) in the beauty of the valley D) none of these
water D) on a piece of stone
Ans. A) the pity of war
Ans. B) among the flowers
SAQ
11. The soldier’s smile is like –
1)How does the stream flow in the poem,
A) a spark of light B) beautiful C) an infant’s ‘Asleep in the Valley’?
D)a shy maid’s
Ans. The stream flows slowly in the poem,
Ans. C) an infant’s ‘Asleep in the Valley’.
12. The smile of the soldier in the poem ‘Asleep 2)Where does the stream flow?
in the Valley’ is –
Ans. The stream flows through a small green
A) gentle B) foolish C) witty D) cunning valley.
Ans. A) gentle 3)How does the stream look like in the poem,
‘Asleep in the Valley’?
13. Nature is pleaded to keep the soldier –
Ans. The stream looks like a long strand of 14) “In his side there are two red holes” – What
silver in the poem, ‘Asleep in the Valley’. do the ‘two red holes’ in the poem ‘Asleep in the
valley’ signify?
4)Where does the stream leave long strands of
silver? Ans. ‘Two red holes’ signify two bullet wounds
that leave a red blood spot.
Ans. The stream leaves long strands of silver on
the bright green grass of the valley. Marks - 6
5)How does the soldier lie? 1. His smiles/ Is like an infant’s…………” –
Whose ‘smile’ is referred to here? Why is his
Ans. The soldier lies open-mouthed with a smile compared to the smile of an infant? (OR.
pillow made of fern beneath his head and his Explain the comparison in the given line.) How
feet are among the flowers. does nature take care of him? [1+3+2 = 6]
6)What is the pillow made of? Ans : The smile of the young soldier in Arthur
Rimbaud’s poem ‘Asleep in the valley’ is being
Ans. The pillow is made of fern.
referred to here.
7)Why is the soldier pale?
 The smile of the soldier is compared to
Ans. The soldier is pale because he is lying dead an infant because the smile was innocent,
under the warm sun. pure, gentle, and without guile. The
soldier was very young. When he was
8)Where does the soldier lie stretched? sleeping, the smiling face of him made
the poet very affectionate toward him
Ans. The soldier lies stretched in the heavy and uttered such words. It shows the
undergrowth in a small green valley. poet’s pity for the young soldier.
9)Where are the feet of the soldier placed?  Nature takes the utmost care of his rest.
The pillow made of fern under his head
Ans. The feet of the soldier are placed among gives him comfort. The green sun-soaked
the flowers. undergrowth serves as a soft bed.
Sunrays from mountain tops keep him
10)What is the soldier’s smile compared to? warm.
Ans. The soldier’s smile is compared to the 2. How does the poet express the futility of war
smile of an infant, gentle without guile. through the poem ‘Asleep in the Valley’? What
message does he want to convey? [4+2 = 6]
11)What is described as gentle without guile?
Or, Consider “Asleep in the Valley” as an
Ans. The smile of the innocent soldier is
anti-war poem. or What is Arthur Rimbaud’s
described as gentle without guile?
attitude towards war as revealed in Asleep in
12)Why does the poet ask nature to keep the the Valley”?
soldier warm so that the soldier may not catch a
Ans : The poet Arthur Rimbaud, through his
cold?
poem, ‘Asleep in the Valley’ expresses the
Or. ‘He may catch cold’ – Why does the poet futility of war. The poem started with beautiful
fear so? scenery of landscape, a small green valley
surrounded by mountains through which a
Ans. As the soldier is sleeping under the open stream flew. The pleasant sun made the valley
sky, the poet feels affection and asks nature to bright. A soldier was lying in the green valley. It
keep him warm. seemed to us that the soldier being fascinated by
the charming nature was resting his tired limbs.
13)How does the poet bring out the innocence of But the readers got an abrupt shock when they
the soldier in ‘Asleep in the Valley’? found the soldier was dead. Two bullets had
Ans. The poet brings out the innocence of the snatched his life. The war had snatched his
soldier by describing the smile of the soldier as dreams and hopes. He was the victim of a futile
war. War gives nothing but takes a lot.
gentle without guile like an infant.
 The poet wants to convey a great meaningless slaughter of the youth. It

massage through the poem that war is shatters their dreams and hopes. So, war
not a matter of joy and glory but the is not a matter of joy and glory but utter
utter futility and suffering of mankind. futility.
This brutality and meaningless slaughter
by the name of war should be stopped. Shall I Compare Thee
3. Justify the title of the poem ‘Asleep in the Mcq

Valley’ [6]
1. ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day? is
Ans : The title of the poem ‘Asleep in the Valley’ a/an –
draws our attention to the two aspects of the
A) ode B) elegy C) dramatic monologue D)
poem – the sleeping of the soldier and another is
sonnet
the valley that provides comfortable
accommodations for his peaceful sleep. Nature Ans. D) sonnet
takes great care of him for his peaceful sleep in
terms of warm sun rays, a pillow made of fern, 2. “Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day?”
and heavy undergrowth as a soft bed. But the is Sonnet No. –
last line of the poem changes the whole concept
of the theme. The young soldier is not sleeping. A) 18 B) 81 C) 16 D)28
He is sleeping forever. The two bullets take Ans. A) 18
away his life. In this sense, the title of the poem
is ironic. So the title of the poem is appropriate 3. ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day?’
thematically as well as ironically. is a _________ poem. –
4. “The humming insects don’t disturb his rest” A) nature B) love C) philosophical D) devotional
– Who rest and where? Why is his rest not
disturbed by the insects? [1+2+3 = 6] Ans. B) love
Ans : A young soldier in Arthur Rimbaud’s 4. In the sonnet ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a
poem ‘Asleep in the valley’ rests Summer’s Day?’ the poet addresses –
 He rests peacefully amidst a small green A) his friend B) his mistress C) his wife D) his
valley surrounded by mountains. He lies mother
on the heavy undergrowth that serves as
Ans. A) his friend
a soft bed
 The rest of the soldier is not disturbed by 5. The winds that blow in summer in
the humming of insects because he is in Shakespeare’s Sonnet No. 18 are –
his eternal rest. He was shot to death by
two bullets. War took away his life. A) balmy B) weak C) hot D) rough
5. “In his side, there are two red holes” – Who is Ans. D) rough.
the person referred to here? What do the ‘two
red holes’ signify? What attitude of the poet 6. In summer ‘Rough winds’ do shake –
about war is referred to here? [1+2+3 = 6] A) all trees B) all birds C) buds D) houses
Ans : The person referred to here is a dead Ans. C) buds
soldier in the poem ‘Asleep in the Valley’.
7. The ‘darling buds’ are shaken by rough
 ‘The two red holes’ signifies the two
winds in –
bullet wounds which he got on the war
front. The apparent peaceful sleep is the A) March B) April C) May D) June
sleep forever. He is a victim f war.
 The anti-war attitude of the poet is Ans. C) May.
reflected here. Arthur Rimbaud
expresses his strong protest against the 8. “Thou art more lovely and temperate”. Here
cruelties and atrocities of war. It is a the word ‘thou’ refers to –
A) the poet himself B) the poet’s lady love C) the Ans. C) sonnet
poet’s mother D) the poet’s friend
17. “This gives life to thee.”-‘Life’ here suggests
Ans. D) the poet’s friend –
9. The month referred to by the poet in the A) resurrection B) immortality C) youth D)
sonnet is – friendly feelings
A) May B) April C) January D) August Ans. B) immortality
Ans. A) May SAQ
10. ‘The eye of heaven’ in Shakespeare’s Sonnet 1)What kind of poem is ‘Shall I Compare Thee
No. 18 refers to – to a Summer’s Day’?
A) the sun B) the moon C) the poet D) the Ans. ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s
clouds Day’ is a sonnet.
Ans. A) the sun 2)Why didn’t the poet want to compare his
friend to a summer’s day?
11. “….. his gold complexion dimmed.” Here
‘his’ refers to – Ans. The poet did not want to compare his
friend to a summer’s day because his friend is
A) the sun B) the sky C) the poet’s friend D) more lovely and more temperate than a
the poet himself summer’s day.
Ans. A) the sun. 3)In which month can the ‘darling buds’ be
seen?
12. The poet thinks that the summer season is –
Ans. The ‘darling buds’ can be seen in May.
A) perfect B) long C) transitory D) very
temperate 4)What do the rough winds do in summer?
Ans. C) transitory Ans. Rough winds shake the darling buds of
summer.
13. Nature’s changing course is –
5) ‘And Summer’s lease hath all too short a
A) dimmed B) temperate C) untrimmed D)
date.’ – what is meant by ‘summer’s lease’?
lovely
Ans. ‘Summer’s lease’ means the duration of
Ans. C) untrimmed.
summer.
14. The poet imagines that his friend possesses –
6)What does ‘eye of heaven’ refer to?
A) eternal summer B) no glory C) momentary
Ans. ‘Eye of heaven’ refers to the sun.
happiness D) charm
7)How is the ‘gold complexion’ of the sun
Ans. A) eternal summer
dimmed?
15. “But thy eternal summer shall not fade.”
Ans. The ‘gold complexion’ of the sun is
Here ‘thy’ refers to –
dimmed by the clouds.
A) Shakespeare B) the sun C) Shakespeare’s
8)How does ‘every fair from fair’ decline?
friend D) the season of summer
Or. What does the line “Ans every fair from fair
Ans. D) Shakespeare’s friend.
sometimes decline” mean?
16. “So long lives this…”-Here ‘this’ refers to
Ans. ‘Every fair from fair’ declines by nature’s
the poet’s –
changing course.
A) friend B) readers C) sonnet D) beloved wife
9)What do you mean by the phrase ‘fair from
fair’? duration of summer is too short a date.

Sometimes the sun is too hot and sometimes its
Ans. The phrase ‘fair from fair’ means the gold complexion is dimmed by clouds. In this
beautiful objects of nature. way, the poet excels at his friend’s beauty
comparing to that of a summer’s day.
10) “But thy eternal summer shall not fade.” –
What do you mean by the phrase ‘thy eternal 2. What do the rough winds do? What does the
summer’? poet mean by ‘summer’s lease’? How is the
friend’s beauty superior to the summer’s day?
Ans. The phrase, ‘thy eternal summer’ means
[1+1+4 = 6]
the everlasting youthfulness and beauty of the
poet’s friend. Ans : The rough winds shake the darling buds.
11)What shall death not brag about in  By ‘summer’s lease’, the poet William
Shakespeare’s sonnet No. 18? Shakespeare means the duration of
summer which is short in period.
Ans. Death shall not brag to the poet’s friend to
 The poet believes that his dear friend is
wonder in his shade.
more lovely and more temperate than
12) What will make the beauty of the poet’s the summer’s day. The violent winds
friend eternal? destroy the beautiful buds. The duration
of summer is too short a date. Sometimes
Ans. The immortal lines of the sonnet will make the sun is too hot and sometimes it is
the beauty of the poet’s friend eternal. covered by clouds. So, summer days have
many disadvantages. It is inconsistent
13)How long will the young man be and impermanent while his friend’s
remembered in Shakespeare’s sonnet No. 18? beauty is everlasting.
Ans. The young man will be remembered so 3. ‘But thy eternal summer shall not fade.’ –
long as men can breathe or eyes can see. Who is being referred to as ‘thy’? What is
14) “So long times this.” – What is referred to meant by ‘eternal summer’? Why shall not ‘thy
by the word ‘this’? eternal summer’ fade? [1+1+4 = 6]
Ans. ‘This’ refers to the sonnet of Shakespeare. Or, ‘But thy eternal summer shall not fade.’ –
Who is the poet? What is meant by ‘eternal
15)What gives life to the poet’s friend in sonnet summer’? How does the poet suggest that ‘thy
No. 18? eternal summer’ shall never end? [1+1+4 = 6]
Ans. The sonnet written by William Ans : The friend of the poet William
Shakespeare gives life to his friend. Shakespeare is referred to as ‘thy’?
Marks - 6  The everlasting youthfulness and beauty

of his friend is meant by ‘eternal
1. How does Shakespeare compare the beauty of summer’.
his friend to that of a summer’s day? [6]  Every beautiful object of nature is
subjected to degeneration. But the poet is
Or, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s
very much confident that the eternal
day”? – Whom does the poet address to? Why
summer of his friend is everlasting.
does the poet propose to compare him to a
Death will never grab his beloved or will
summer’s day? How is the question answered
fade his glory. The eternal lines
by the poet?
composed by the poet will preserve his
Ans : William Shakespeare begins the poem friend’s beauty everlasting. The poet
with a question – ‘Shall I compare thee to a predicted that his sonnet would be
summer’s day?’ But the poet declines the idea acclaimed forever so long men would live
as he believes that his friend is more lovely and on this earth. In this way, his poem
more restrained than summer’s day. The would be read and his beloved would be
summer has its drawback. It is not permanent. alive.
The violent winds destroy beautiful flowers. The
4. “So long lives this, and this gives life to you.”– nature’s changing course.
What does ‘this’ refer to? Who is referred to  The poet is very much confident that his
here by thee’? How does ‘this’ give him life? friend’s eternal summer shall not fade.
The eternal lines in the sonnet will make
Ans : ‘This’ refers to the sonnet written by his friend’s glory everlasting. The poet
William Shakespeare. predicts that so long men will live on this
earth, the sonnet would give life to him.
 ‘This’ gives life to the poet’s friend, Mr
H.W. (who may be Henry Wriothesly or The Poetry of Earth
William Herbert)
 The poet was aware of the fact that no Mcq
human being will live forever. By the
passage of time, everyone has to die. But 1. ‘The Poetry of Earth’ is a/an –
the poet had a strong belief in his
A) ballad B) sonnet C) elegy D) ode
immortal lines that they will defeat the
relentless time. So long men would live Ans. B) sonnet
on this earth, the poem would be read.
And in this way, his friend’s worthiness 2. Two seasons mentioned in the poem, ‘The
and beauty would be celebrated Poetry of Earth’ are –
throughout the ages.
A) spring: summer B) spring: late autumn C)
5. ‘But thy eternal summer shall not fade Nor winter: autumn D) summer: winter
lose possession of that fair thou ow’st.’ – Whose
‘eternal summer’ is being referred to here? Ans. D) summer: winter
What does ‘eternal summer’ mean? What 3. The birds hide in –
conclusion does the poet draw at the end of his
poem? [1+2+3 = 6] A) Shade of trees B) shadow of trees C) cold
trees D) cooling trees
Ans : ‘Eternal summer’ of Shakespeare’s friend
is being referred to here. Ans. D) cooling tree.
 ‘Eternal summer’ means the everlasting 4. The grasshopper is associated with the season
beauty and youthfulness of the poet’s –
friend.
 The ending of the poem is optimistic. The A) winter B) autumn C) summer D) spring
poet wants to preserve his friend’s
Ans. C) summer.
beauty by going against nature’s
changing course. The poet makes a 5. Birds hide in cooling trees because –
prediction that the eternal lines
composed by him would glorify his A) they are thirsty B) they are weak C) they
friend forever so long men would live on can’t loterate summer heat D) none of these
this earth.
Ans. C) they can’t tolerate summer heat
5. And every fair from fair sometime declines.’ –
From which poem is the line quoted? Who is the 6. When birds stop singing on a hot summer
poet? Briefly explain the meaning of the quoted day, we hear the song of a/an –
line. How does the poet promise to immortalize A) Cricket B) Grasshopper C) fly D) mosquito
his friend’s beauty? [1+1+2+2 =6]
Ans. B) Grasshopper
Ans : The line is quoted from the poem, ‘Shall I
compare thee to a summer’s day?’, Sonnet No. 7. “A voice will run from hedge to hedge”-
18. Whose voice is referred to here? –
 The poet is William Shakespeare. A) birds B) grasshopper C) cricket D) all tiny
 The poet wants to say that nothing is insects
permanent. Even the most beautiful
objects of nature would be destroyed by Ans. B) grasshopper
8. The Grasshopper sings – Ans. B) the shrill chirpings of the Cricket

A) from hedge to hedge B) in the forest C) 17. The Cricket’s song is heard from –
hiding in cooling trees D) in a hut
A) fireside B) lone cottage C) streets D) nearby
Ans. A) from hedge to hedge hills
9. The Grasshopper takes the lead in – Ans. A) fireside
A) summer luxury B) autumn luxury C) winter 18. Who imagined the Cricket’s song to be a
luxury D) spring luxury song of the Grasshopper? –
Ans. A) summer luxury A) the poet B) a traveller C) one lost in
drowsiness D) the readers
10. ‘…. he takes the lead’. Who is ‘he’? He is –
Ans. C) one lost in drowsiness
A) the summer B) the grasshopper C) the
cricket D) the poet 19. The Poetry of Earth is never dead because –
Ans. B) the grasshopper. A) nature’s music can be heard through all
seasons B) the grasshopper sings through
11. Being tired the grasshopper rests beneath – summer C) the cricket sings through winter D)
The bird sings through summer
A) green hedge B) bushes C) pleasant weed
D) grassy hills Ans. A) nature’s music can be heard through all
seasons
Ans. C) pleasant weed
SAQ
12. The poetry of earth is ceasing –
1)Why did the bird faint in summer ?
A) forever B) for sometime C) never D) for a
moment Ans. The bird fainted with the hot sun in
summer.
Ans. C) never
2)Where do the birds hide when they are ‘faint
13. The frost has wrought a –
with the hot sun’?
A) silence B) music C) noise D) peace
Or. Where do all the birds hide in summer?
Ans. A) silence
Ans. The birds hide in the cooling shed of trees
14. The silence in ‘The Poetry of Earth’ has when they are ‘faint with the hot sun’.
been wrought by –
3) “…… a voice will run.” – Whose voice is
A) summer B) winter C) frost D) rain referred to here?
Ans. C) frost. Or. Whose voice shall run from hedge to hedge?
15. In the poem ‘The Poetry of Earth’, the frost Ans. The voice of the grasshopper is referred to
evokes the image of – here.
A) winter B) spring C) Summer D) Autumn 4)Where will the voice of the grasshopper run?
Ans. A) winter Ans. The voice of the grasshopper will run from
hedge to hedge about the new-mown meadow.
16. In Keats’ sonnet ‘The Poetry of Earth’, the
winter silence is broken by – 5)Who takes the lead in Summer luxury in
Keats’ sonnet, ‘The Poetry of Earth’?
A) the voice of the Grasshopper B) the shrill
chirpings of the Cricket C)the melodious voice Ans. The grasshopper takes the lead in Summer
of a nightingale D) the revelry of the common luxury in Keats’ sonnet, ‘The Poetry of Earth’.
people
6)Who has never done with delights in Keats’s delights of singing never come to an end. When
sonnet? it is tired out of singing, it takes a rest
comfortably under some pleasant weed and
Ans. The grasshopper has never done with again resumes its singing with fresh energy.
delights in Keats’s sonnet ‘The Poetry of Earth’.
 On a lone winter evening, when frost
7)Where does the grasshopper rest? makes an icy silence everywhere, the
song of cricket increases warmth. The
Ans. The grasshopper rests beneath some
songs of cricket seem to be the songs of
pleasant weed.
the grasshopper to a man who is asleep
8)Where was the grasshopper seen in summer? in drowsiness. In this way, the picture of
summer has been carried on to the
Ans. The grasshopper was seen in hedges and picture of summer.
beneath the weeds in summer.
2. What does Keats mean by ‘poetry of earth’?
9)What has wrought a silence on a lone winter Why does he say that this poetry never ceases?
evening? [2+4 = 6]
Ans. The frost has wrought a silence on a lone Ans : By ‘poetry of earth’ John Keats means
winter evening. that the music of earth which is everlasting. In
this poem, music is created in the form of the
10)What might one hear on a lone, cold, silent songs of two insects.
winter?
 John Keats feels that the poetry of earth
Ans. One might hear the cricket’s shrill song on is never dead. To confirm his view, he
a lone, cold, silent winter. presents two tiny objects of nature in two
11)From where is the shrill song of the cricket different seasons – summer and winter.
heard in ‘The Poetry of Earth’? On hot and scorching summer days, the
birds are exhausted. They are unable to
Ans. The shrill song of the cricket is heard from sing. They take shelter in the cooling
the stove in ‘The poetry of Earth’. shed of trees. At that moment, a
grasshopper takes the lead. It fills the air
12)What increases the warmth in winter? with its sweet voice and keeps alive the
poetry of earth. In winter, life becomes
Ans. The cricket’s song increases the warmth in
dull and monotonous. The frost creates
winter.
an icy silence everywhere. But in this
13)What does Keats celebrate in the poem ‘The time, the shrill song of cricket breaks the
Poetry of Earth’? silence of winter and warms the earth. In
this way, Keats shows that the earth’s
Ans. Keats celebrates the ceaseless music of poetry i.e. music of earth knows no end.
nature in the poem, ’The Poetry of Earth’.
3. “… takes the lead” – Who takes the lead and
Marks – 6 when? How does he take the lead?
1. What picture of summer is presented in “The Ans : Here ‘he’ is the Grasshopper.
Poetry of Earth”? How has it been carried on to
the picture of winter? [4+2 = 6]  In the scorching heat of summer when all
birds are tired and take shelter in the
Ans : John Keats presents a beautiful picture of cooling trees, the Grasshopper takes the
summer in the octave part of his poetry, ’The lead. It starts singing.
Poetry of Earth’. ‘The hot sun’ indicates the  The grasshopper takes the lead by
scorching heat of summer that makes all the continuing the songs of nature. He moves
birds exhausted. They cannot sing. They take from hedge to hedge about the
shelter in the cooling shed of trees. But it does new-mown mead and continues singing.
not affect the grasshopper. It takes the lead. Its His song heightens the ‘summer luxury’.
voice runs from hedge to hedge. It seems that Thus he takes the lead.
the grasshopper enjoys the summer. His  Summer is beautiful. But sometimes it
becomes intolerable due to scorching scorching summer days, the birds are
heat. Birds take rest in the cooling sun. exhausted. They are unable to sing. They take
But surprisingly, Grasshopper fit it shelter in the cooling shed of trees. At that
pleasant and delightful. It flies around moment, a grasshopper takes the lead. It fills
and sings. He drinks the golden sunlight the air with its sweet voice and keeps alive the
out of extreme delight. He sings song poetry of earth. In winter, life becomes dull and
ceaselessly. So, summer is luxurious to monotonous. The frost creates an icy silence
Grasshopper. everywhere. But in this time, the shrill song of
cricket breaks the silence of winter and warms
4. Justify the title of Keats’s sonnet ‘The Poetry the earth. In this way, Keats shows that the
of Earth’. [6] earth’s poetry i.e. music of earth knows no end.
Ans : The title, ‘The Poetry of Earth’ indicates Play
the theme of the sonnet. The poetry of earth
signifies the music of earth which is never dead. মাট 3 আসেব। তার মেধ য কােনা 1 ে রউ র
In the sonnet, John Keats shows two little
িলখেত হেব।
insects which represent the music of the earth.
The grasshopper sings in summer avoiding the
The Proposal
scorching sun. In winter, cricket warms the
earth with its singing. The weather might be Mcq
harsh, but someone would definitely take over
the charge of the singing. So, the main theme of The Proposal’ – M.C.Q.
the sonnet is the permanence of poetry in all
seasons and it was nicely established by the 1)The name of Natalya’s dog is –
poet. Thus the title of the poem is appropriate. a) Squeezer b) Mirnov c) Guess d) Ivan
5. Identify the voices of the ‘Poetry of Earth’. [H.S.- 2016]
How does Keats establish its continuity through Ans. [a] Squeezer.
its voices? [2+4 = 6]
2)When Lomov arrived, Chubukov was
Ans : The voices of the ‘Poetry of Earth’ in surprised by his –
Keats’ sonnet are the grasshopper and the
cricket. a) evening dress b) palpitation c) shyness d)
impudence [H.S. – 2016]
 Keats establishes a continuity of the
poetry of earth through the songs of the Ans. [a] evening dress.
grasshopper in summer and the cricket
in winter. Avoiding the adversities of 3)Lomov comes to Chubukuv’s house –
nature, the grasshopper continues its
a) to propose to his daughter b) like a good
singing when all other creatures faint
neighbour c) for a formal meeting d) to
with the hot sun. In frosty winter, when
borrow money from Chubukov.[H.S. – 2016]
life becomes intolerable, the shrill song
of the cricket warms the earth. Ans. [a] to propose to his daughter.
6. Why does Keats feel that the poetry of earth is 4) Chubukov is a –
never dead? [6]
a)Landowner b)lawyer c)merchant
Or. How does Keats show that the poetry of d)physician [H.S. – 2016]
earth never ceases? [6]
Ans. [a] landowner.
Or. How does Keats show that the poetry of
earth is never dead? [6] 5) Chubukov addresses Lomov as –
Ans : John Keats feels that the poetry of earth is a) a devil b) a peasant c)an angel d) a
never dead. To confirm his view, he presents darling [H.S. – 2017]
two tiny objects of nature in two different
seasons – summer and winter. On hot and Ans. [c] an angel.
6) Chubukov ordered Lomov to shut up or he Ans. [a] catch black beetles

would shoot him like a –
14)Lomov wanted to remind Natalya that her
a) patridge b)fox c)dog d) wolf [H.S. – 2017] dog was –
Ans. [a] patridge. a) ugly b) old c) overshot d) lame [H.S. –
2019]
7)According to Natalya, they had lent Lomov
their – Ans. [c] overshot.
a) hunting dog b) lands c) peasants d) 15) Chubukov said that Lomov’s younger aunt
threshing machine [H.S. – 2017] had ran away with –
Ans. [d] threshing machine. a) a hunter b) a drunkard c) a count d) an
architect [H.S. – 2019 &2022]
8)Natalya was shelling ……….. for drying –
Ans. [d] an architect
a) beans b) peas c)barley d) meadows
[H.S. – 2017] 16) The worst of Lomov’s physical problems is –
Ans. [b] peas. a) the way he sleeps b) his palpitations c)his
headache d)his limp [H.S. – 2019 & 2022]
9)Lomov gave …………… to Minorov for his
dog. – Ans. [a] the way he sleeps
a) 120 roubles b) 125 roubles c) 25 roubles d) 17)The first argument between Lomov and
85 roubles [H.S. – 2018] Natalya was over –
Ans. b) 125 roubles a) land b) labour c) hunting dogs d)
inheritance [H.S. – 2020]
10)Lomov went to his neighbour, Chubukov’s
house – Ans. [a] land.
a) to borrow money b) to settle a dispute c) to 18)When Natalya comes to know that Lomov
give a marriage proposal d) to complain [H.S. had come to propose her, she asks her father to
– 2018 & 2022] –
Ans. [c] to give a marriage proposal a) never allow him again. b) take him to court
c) get him by the neck d) bring him back
11)Lomov’s aunt’s name is – [H.S. – 2020]
a) Natalya Stepnova b) Natasha Vassilvitch c) Ans. [d] bring him back.
Nastasya Mihailovna d)Natalya Mihailovna
[H.S. – 2018 & 2022] 19) When Lomov arrived, Natalya was –
Ans. [c ] Nastasys Mihailovna a) instructing her mowers b) shelling peas for
drying c) stacking hay d) readind a book [H.S.
12)Chubukov comments that Lomovs’ have had – 2020]
in their family –
Ans. [b] shelling peas for drying
a) Autocracy b) lunacy c) hypocrisy d)
democracy [H.S. – 2018] 20)Lomov hoped to go for shooting –
Ans [b] lunacy. a) before the harvest b) in the November c) in
June d) after the harvest [H.S. – 2020]
13)Natalya suggested that Lomov should not go
after foxes but – Ans. [d] after the harvest
a) catch black beetles b) go after horses c) Marks - 6
shoot partridges d) go to the doctor [H.S. –
2019] 1. Give a brief sketch of the character of Lomov
in the play ‘The Proposal’. [6] When Lomov was expelled, he controlled his
mental agitation and fetched Lomov to secure
Ans : Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov is an unmarried his daughter’s future. At the end, when Lomov
landowner and a neighbour of Chubukov. He got his sense back, Chubukov could not wait
had a number of nervous disorders and he was any longer and put Lomov’s hand into her
always depressed with the illnesses. He is daughter’s.
already 35 – a critical age. He managed his mind
to get married to Natalya as he considered that 4. Why are you formal in your get up.” – Who is
she was an excellent housekeeper, not bad the speaker? Who is being spoken to? What
looking and well educated. He had a practical leads the speaker to make this comment?
observation of life. He came with the marriage [1+1+4 = 6]
proposal but did not express it to Natalya and
occasionally involved himself in the quarrels. Ans : In Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Proposal’,
We see an argumentative and abusive nature of Chubukov, a landowner is the speaker.
Lomov during the quarrels. However, unable to
 Lomov, a neighbour of Chubukov, is
control his mental agitation, he fainted. Finally,
being spoken to.
he agreed to get married by the intervention of
 Chubukov was surprised at Lomov’s
Chubukov.
attire. He wore a dress jacket, gloves and
2. “You’re not a neighbour, you’re a grabber.” so on as if he was going to celebrate a
– Who said this and to whom? Why did the party. Lomov was a neighbour of
speaker say this? Chubukov. Generally, a neighbour does
not visit another neighbour’s house in
Ans : Lomov said the quoted line to Chubukov. such gorgeous clothes without any
To Lomov's claim that he owned the Oxen occasion. That was why Chubukok
Meadows, Natalya outrightly protested telling uttered these words with great
him that it belonged to them, the Chubukovs. amazement.
This led to an argument. Lomov told that the
Meadows belonged to his aunt's grandmother 5. “If you like, I’ll make you a present of them.”
who let the peasants of Natalya's father's – Who is the speaker? Who is the person spoken
grandfather use it, in return for which they to? What would the speaker make a present of?
were to make bricks for her. Natalya on the Why did the speaker say so? [1+1+1+3 = 6]
other hand argued that the Meadows belonged
Ans : The speaker is Vassilevitch Lomov in
to them for nearly three hundred years. None
Anton Chekhov’s play ‘The Proposal’.
was ready to give in. When the temperature
rose, Chubukov appeared to pacify but he  The person spoken to here is Natalya
himself got involved. Both Lomov and Stepanovna.
Chubukov started abusing each other. As  The speaker Lomov would make a
Lomov considered Oxen Meadows to be present of the land Oxen Meadows
lawfully his, he called Chubukov a  During the time of argument regarding
land-grabber. the possession over the land Oxen
Meadows, Lomov made this comment.
3. How responsible a father is Chubukov?
Natalya told Lomov that she did not
Ans : Stepan Stepanovitch Chubukov is a want anything from him and she did not
sensible father. He is a neighbour of Lomov. He want to give up anything of her. In
knows everything about Lomov’s property and response to Natalya’s remark, Lomov
social status. When he came to know that said that he would act on principle. The
Lomov had come to propose to her daughter, he value of the property meant nothing to
was extremely elated. As a sensible father, he him. That was why he offered her the
addressed his son-in-law with the words like land as a present.
‘my precious and ‘my angel’ and so on.
6. “I have been hoping for it for a long time.” –
Sometimes it seems that he acted in an
Who is the speaker? What does ‘it’ refer to?
apparently insensible way when he was involved
How did the speaker come to know about it?
in quarrels with Lomov. But on the other hand,
What more did the speaker say in this context?
he supported his daughter as a sensible father.
[1+1+1+3 = 6]
Ans : Chubukov is the speaker in Anton about getting married. There were some
Chekhov’s play ‘The Proposal’. reasons. He was already 35 years old. According
to him, it was a critical age for marriage. He
 ‘It’ refers to the marriage proposal of wanted to lead a quiet and regular life. He had
Lomov to Natalya Stepanovna, daughter several nervous disorders. So, without wasting
of Chubukov. any time looking for ideal or real love, he
 The speaker Chubukov came to know decided to get married.
about it when Lomov in his formal get up
informed that he had come to ask the  Lomov wanted to marry Natalya
hand of his daughter in marriage. Stepanovna, the daughter of Chubukov.
 Hearing the marriage proposal from  Natalya Stepanovna was an excellent
Lomov, Chubukov became extremely housekeeper. She was good looking and
glad. He told Lomov that he always loved well educated. Lomov was quite satisfied
him like his own son. He prayed to God with the qualities in Natalya.
to give his favour and love and prosper
them. He was so overjoyed that he 9. “She is like a love-sick cat.” – Who said this
behaved in an idiotic way and felt almost about whom? Analyse the character of the
imbalance. At last, he went to call his person, referred to here, under the light of the
daughter to inform the good news. comment above. [1+1+4 = 6]
7. “Bring him back! Back! Ah! Bring him here.” Ans : Chubukov said this about his daughter,
– Who says this and to whom? When is this Natalya.
said? What impression of the speaker can be
 Natalya was very eager to get married to
formed from this comment? [1+1+2+2 = 6]
Lomov. His father was right in his
Ans : Natalya Stepanovna says this to his father, comment. After the quarrel, when
Chubukov in the play ‘The Proposal’. Natalya came to know that Lomov had
come to propose to her in marriage, she
 When Lomov was expelled from the felt ill. She fell into an easy chair and
house after the heated argument, started lamenting over the lost chance of
Chubukov informed Natalya that Lomov marriage. She begged her father to bring
had come to propose to her in marriage. him back. This extreme desperation of
On this occasion, Natalya says these marriage to Lomov shows her
words. love-sickness.
 By this remark, we can form an
impression that Natalya is desperate to 10. “I am the most unhappy of men.” – Who
accept the marriage proposal of Lomov. said this? Why did he say so? How did the
She is 25 now and still unmarried. She speaker get rid of his unhappiness? [1+3+2 = 6]
was very much disappointed with the
Ans : Chubukov said this in Anton Chekhov’s
missing chance of marriage. This
play ‘The Proposal’.
expression also shows her passion for
Lomov.  For the second time, Natalya entangled
herself in the argument over the pet dogs
8. Why did Lomov think about taking a decision
with Lomov. Lomov felt highly
about getting married? Whom did he want to
physical and mental infirmity and
marry? Why? [3+1+2 = 6]
fainted. Natalya thought that he was
OR. “And it’s impossible for me not to dead. She imposed the liability on her
marry.” – Why is the speaker so interested to father Chubukov as he also took part in
marry? Whom does he want to marry and why? the quarrel and continually abused
[3+1+2 = 6] Lomov. That was why infuriated with
the situation, the poor father made this
Or, Lomov came with a proposal to marry remark.
Natalya Stepanovna. What logic does he give for  When Lomov got his sense back,
his decision?[6] Chubukov instantly put Lomov’s hand
into his daughter’s hand and asked them
Ans : Lomov thought about making a decision to get married. In this way, he got rid of
his unhappiness.
িবগত বছেরর ও উ েরর সমাধান (2014-2022)
The Eyes Have It (M.C.Q.) Ans. a) Bahadur

1)According to Ruskin bond, the best time for 2) Kalam’s father would take him to the mosque
visiting hills is – for –
a) September b) October c) November d) a) pre-dawn prayer b) evening prayer c)
December [H.S. = 2015] mid-day prayer d) afternoon prayer
Ans. [b] October. Ans. [b] evening prayer.
2) The blind girl said that she would get off at – 3) Abdul Kalam’s ancestral house was built in –
a) Nainital b) Musoorie c) Dehra d) a) mid 19th century b) late 19th century c)
Saharanpur [H.S. = 2016] early 20th century d)early 19th century
Ans. [d]Sahranpur. Ans. [a] mid 19th century.
3) The blind girl said that she loved the – 4) The coconut grove where Abdul Kalam’s
father used to walk down every morning was
a) tree b) animals c) hills d) forests [H.S. about –
= 2017]
a) One and half miles b) Three miles c) Four
Ans. [c] hills. miles d) Four and a half miles
4) The narrator had the compartment to himself Ans. [c] Four miles.
up to –
5) Abdul Kalam’s father would convey complex
a) Saharanpur b) Dehradun c) Rohana d) spiritual concepts in simple down-to-earth –
Musoorie [H.S. = 2018 & 2022]
a) Arabic b) Urdu c) Tamil d) Telegu
Ans. [c] Rohana.
Ans. [c] Tamil.
5) The girl in the train compartment thought
the narrator to be – 6) The words of Abdul Kalam’s father filled him
with strange energy and –
a) gallant b) serious c) gallant and serious
d) pretentious [H.S. =2019 & 2022] a) relief b) enthusiasm c) perseverance d)
determination
Ans. [c] gallant and serious.
Ans. [b] enthusiasm.
6) What tantalized the narrator was the –
7) Kalam lived in –
a) ringing laugh of the girl b) sweet talk of the
girl c) melodious voice of the girl d) perfume a) in his mother’s house. b) a timeworn house
of her hair [H.S. = 2020] of his father. c) a dilapidated building of his
father’s father. d) in his ancestral house.
Ans. [d] perfume of her hair.
Ans: in his ancestral house.
Strong Roots (M.C.Q.)
8) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born to –
1) One of the forebears of Kalam’s mother was
awarded by the British the a) parents of bright complexion b) short but
handsome parents c) parents of dark
title of – complexion d) tall and handsome parents
a) Bahadur b) Raibahadur c) Padmashree Ans: d) tall and handsome parents.
d) Bharat Ratna
9) The ancestral house of APJ Abdul Kalam is suede shoes d) black suit shoes [H.S. = 2017]
situated on
Ans. [c] blue suede shoes.
a) the church road in Rameshwaram b) the
Mughal Road in Rameshwaram c) the Shiva 16) Bending over the sink the boy Roger asked
temple road in Rameshwaram d) the mosque Mrs. Jones whether she was going to –
Street in Rameshwaram
a) take him to jail b) punish him c) reward
Ans: the mosque Street in Rameshwaram. him d) take care of him [H.S. = 2018]
10) Kalam’s father used to get up from bed at – Ans. [a] take him to jail.
a) 4:00 a.m. b) 5:00 a.m. c) 6:00 a.m. d) 7:00 17) On entering the room Mrs. Jones asked to
a.m. Roger –
Ans: a) 4:00 a.m. a) eat dinner b) comb his hair c) wash his
face d) take rest for a while [H.S. = 2019]
11) APJ Kalam’s father started his day by –
Ans. [c] wash his face.
a) reading the namaz b) taking breakfast c)
running four miles d) going to coconut grove. 18) Mrs. Jones wanted to teach Roger –
Ans: a) reading the namaz. a) right from wrong b) what was right c)
what was wrong d) what he should be [H.S. =
12) Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was – 2020]
a) a guide of Kalam b) the high priest of the Ans. [a] right from wrong.
Shiva temple c) an wise man d) a political
leader. Three Questions (M.C.Q.)
Ans: b) the high priest of the Shiva temple. 19) The Tsar asked the hermit –
13) Kalam’s father maintained his routine a) one question b) two questions c) four
bound life – questions d) three questions [H.S. = 2015]
a) upto sixties b) even in his late sixties c) Ans. [d] three questions.
even in his early seventies d) even in his late
20) The bearded man was wounded by –
seventies
a) the Tsar’s son b) the Tsar’s friend c) the
Ans: b) even in his late sixties.
Tsar himself d) the Tsar’s bodyguard [H.S. =
Thank You Ma’am (M.C.Q.) 2016]
13) The lady picked up the boy from the street Ans. [d] the Tsar’s bodyguard.
by holding his –
21) The hermit was –
a) trousers b) shirt-front c) wrist d) arm
a) tall and weak b) short and weak c) frail
[H.S. = 2015]
and strong d) frail and weak [H.S. = 2017]
Ans. [b] shirt-front.
Ans. [d] frail and weak.
14) Mrs. Jones gave the boy –
22) The hermit received none but –
a) five cents b) five dollars c) ten cents d)
a) Emperors b) Knights c) common folk
ten dollars [H.S. = 2016]
d) the Tsar [H.S. = 2018]
Ans. d) ten dollars
Ans. [c] common folk.
15) The boy wanted to buy –
23) The wounded man was actually –
a) blue suit shoes b) black suede shoes c) blue
a) enemy of the hermit b) enemy of the Tsar
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c) friend of the Tsar d) disciple of the hermit the roots will do the job [H.S. = 2020]
[H.S. = 2019 & 2022]
Ans. [d] total destruction of the roots will do the
Ans. [b] enemy of the Tsar. job.
24) The most necessary man is he – Asleep In The Valley (M.C.Q.)
a) will whom you work b) will whom you are 7) The smile of the soldier in the poem ‘Asleep
c) will whom you live d) who helps you in in the Valley’ is –
trouble [H.S. =2020]
a) gentle b) witty c) foolish d) cunning
Ans. [b] with whom you are. [H.S. = 2015]
On Killing a Tree (M.C.Q.) Ans. [a] gentle.
1) ‘In Miniature boughs’, the word ‘boughs’ 8) One hand of the soldier is on his –
means –
a) face b)gun b) breast d)side [H.S. =
a) shoots b) roots c) frost d) rain 2016]
[H.S. = 2015]
Ans. [c] breast
Ans. [a] shoots.
9) The soldier’s pillow is made of –
2) The bark of the tree is described as ‘leprous
hide’ because it is – a) flowers b)fern c) grass d)leaves [H.S. =
2017]
a) soft and smooth b) wounded by the knife
c) rough and has marks d) glossy and shining Ans. [b] fern.
[H.S. = 2016]
10) The marks of wounds of the soldier are –
Ans. [c] rough and has marks.
a) on his head b) on his chest c)in his side d)
3)The roots need to be pulled out of the – in his leg [H.S. = 2018 & 2022]
a) firm soil b) anchoring earth c) Ans. [c] in his side.

underground d) firm earth [H.S. = 2017]
11) Nature is pleaded to keep the soldier –
Ans. [b] anchoring earth.
a) pleasant b)warm c) asleep d)peaceful
4) ‘The curl green twigs’ rise from – [H.S. = 2019 & 2022]
a) the earth’s cave b) the uprooted tree c) Ans. [b] warm.

close to the ground c) the rough bark [H.S. =
12) The words ‘red holes’ mean –
2018]
a) spots of blood clots b) red flowers in the
Ans. [c] close to the ground.
valley c) bullet wounds d) none of these [H.S.
5) Green twigs that rise from close to the ground = 2020]
are –
Ans. [c] bullet wounds.
a) straight b) curled c)crooked d)crinkled
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day
[H.S. = 2019]
(M.C.Q.)
Ans. [b] curled.
13) ‘The eye of heaven’ in Shakespeare’s Sonnet
6) The poet seems to suggest that in order to kill No. 18 refers to –
a tree –
a) the sun b) the moon c) the poet d) the
a) plucking out all the leaves will do the job b) clouds [H.S. = 2015]
some pain will do the job c) cutting the
Ans. [a] the sun.
branches will do the job d) total destruction of

14) The winds that blow in summer in Ans. [d] cooling tree.
Shakespeare’s Sonnet No. 18 are –
22) ‘…. he takes the lead’. Who is ‘he’? He is –
a) balmy b) weak c) hot d) rough [H.S. =
2016] a) the summer b) the grasshopper c) the
cricket d) the poet [H.S. = 2018]
Ans. [d] rough.
Ans. [b] the grasshopper.
15) The ‘darling buds’ are shaken by rough
winds in – 23) Being tired the grasshopper rests beneath –
a) March b) April c) May d) June [H.S. = a) green hedge b) bushes c) pleasant weed
2017 &2022] d) grassy hills [H.S. = 2019, 2020 & 2022]
Ans. [c] May. Ans. [c] pleasant weed
16) Nature’s changing course is – The Eyes Have It - Saq
a) dimmed b) temperate c) untrimmed d) 1) At which station did the girl get into the
lovely [H.S. = 2018 & 2022] train?
Ans. [c] untrimmed. Ans. The girl got into the train from Rohana.
17) “….. his gold complexion dimmed.” Here 2) What were the eyes of the narrator in ‘The
‘his’ refers to – Eyes Have It’ sensitive to?
a) the sun b) the sky c) poet’s friend d) Ans. The eyes of the narrator in ‘The Eyes Have
poet himself [H.S. = 2019] It’ were sensitive only to light and darkness.
Ans. [a] the sun. 3) Why did the narrator think that his voice
must have startled the girl?
18) “But thy eternal summer shall not fade.”
Here ‘thy’ refers to – Ans. The narrator thought that his voice must
have startled the girl because she gave a little
a) Shakespeare b) the sun c) Shakespeare’s exclamation before answering his question.
friend d) the season of summer [H.S. = 2020]
4)What remark did the narrator make about
Ans. [c] Shakespeare’s friend. people with good eyesight?
The Poetry of Earth (M.C.Q.) Or what do people with good eyesight fail to
see?
19) The silence in ‘The Poetry of Earth’ has
been wrought by – Ans. Bonds observes that people with good
eyesight often fail to see what is right in front of
a) summer b) winter c) frost d) rain [H.S. = them as they have too much to take in.
2015]
5) Where was the girl in the story ‘The Eyes
Ans. [c] frost. Have It’ getting off?
20) The grasshopper is associated with the Ans. The girl in the story ‘The Eyes Have It’
season – was getting off at Saharanpur.
a) winter b) autumn c) summer d) spring 6) Who would receive the girl at the
[H.S.= 2016] destination?
Ans. [c] summer. Ans. The girl’s aunt would receive her at the
destination.
21)The birds hide in –
7) What does the narrator think about the
a) Shade of trees b) shadow of trees c) cold
aunts? Or. Who did the narrator of ‘The Eyes
trees d) cooling trees [H.S. = 2017]
Have It’ think to be formidable creatures?

Ans. The narrator thinks that aunts are usually Ans. Abdul Kalam’s mother’s lineage was more
formidable creatures. distinguished than his father’s as one of her
forebears was bestowed the title of ‘Bahadur’
8) Where was the narrator going? by the British.
Ans. The narrator was going to Dehra and then 5)Describe the ancestral house of Kalam? [H.S.
to Mussoorie. – 2018]
9) What according to the narrator in Ruskin Ans. The ancestral house of kalam was a fairly
Bond’s story ‘The Eyes Have It’ is the best time large pucca house made of limestone and brick
to visit the hills? on the Mosque Street of Rameswaram.
Ans. October is the best time to visit the hills. 6)What did Kalam’s father use to avoid? [H.S. –
2019 & 2022]
10) How did the girl describe the narrator in
‘The Eyes Have It’? Ans. Kalam’s father used to avoid all inessential
comforts and luxuries.
Ans. The girl described the narrator as a gallant
young man and a serious fellow. 7) Who was the high priest of Shiva temple in
‘Strong Roots’? [H.S. – 2015, 2017 & 2022]
11) How did the narrator in The Eyes Have It’
describe the voice of the blind girl? Ans. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was the high
priest in Shiva temple in ‘Strong Roots’.
Ans. The narrator in ‘The Eyes Have It’
described that the girl’s voice had the sparkle of 8) Who was a very close friend of Abdul
a mountain stream. Kalam’s father? [H.S. – 2020]
12) Who broke into the narrator’s reverie? Ans. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was a very close
friend of Abdul Kalam’s father.
Ans. A man who just entered the compartment
broke into the narrator’s reverie. 9) Whom did Kalam consider to be a very close
friend of his father? [H.S. – 2019]
13) What did the narrator ask the new fellow
traveller about the girl? Ans. Kalam considered Pakshi Lakshmana
Sastry, the high priest of Rameswaram temple
Ans. The narrator asked the new passenger if
to be a very close friend of his father.
the girl’s hair was long or short.
10) What does Kalam’s father say about the
Strong Roots - Saq
relevance/importance of prayer? [H.S. – 2018 &
1)In which town was Dr APJ Abdul kalam 2022]
born? [H.S. -2016]
Ans. According to Kalam’s father, prayer made
Ans. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was born in the possible a communion of the spirit between
island town of Rameswaram in the erstwhile people.
Madras state.
11)What according to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s
2) In whom did Abdul Kalam’s father have an father, does adversity always present? [H.S. –
ideal helpmate? [H.S. – 2015] 2016]
Ans. Abdul Kalam’s father had an ideal Ans. According to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s
helpmate in his wife, Ashiamma. father, adversity always presents opportunities
for introspection.
3)Who was bestowed the title of Bahadur in
‘Strong Roots’? [H.S. – 2017] Thank You Ma’am’ – Saq
Ans. One of Kalam’s mother’s forebears was 1)When and where did Roger and Mrs. Luella
bestowed the title of ‘Bahadur’. Bates Washington Jones meet? [H.S. – 2019]
4)How was Abdul Kalam’s mother’s lineage Ans. Roger and Mrs. Luella Bates Washington
different from his father’s? [H.S. – 2020] Jones met at 11 o’clock at night on a street.

2)Where did Roger fall on losing his balance? of the story from Mrs. Jones? [H.S. – 2020]
[H.S. – 2016]
Ans. At the end of the story, Roger learnt how to
Ans. Roger fell on losing his balance on the lead an honest life and behave with others from
sidewalk. Mrs. Jones.
3)What did Mrs. Luella Jones ask the boy to ‘Three Questions’ – Saq
pick up? [H.S. – 2018]
1)What was the second question of the Tsar?
Ans. Mrs. Luella Jones asked the boy to pick up [H.S. = 2020]
her pocketbook
Ans. The second question of the Tsar was –
4)Why did Mrs. Jones call the boy a liar? [H.S. – “who were the right persons to listen to?”.
2020]
2)Where did the hermit live in ‘Three
Ans. Mrs. Jones called the boy a liar because the Questions’? [H.S. = 2017]
boy told her that he had not aimed to snatch the
pocketbook. Ans. The hermit lived in a wood.
5)What shoes and jeans was Roger wearing? 3)Whom did the hermit receive? [H.S. =2016]
[H.S. – 2019]
Ans. The hermit received none but common
Ans. Roger was wearing blue jeans and tennis folk.
shoes.
4)Why did the Tsar put on a simple cloth before
6)According to Mrs. Jones how old was the boy? meeting the hermit? [H.S. = 2018 & 2022]
[H.S. – 2017]
Ans. The Tsar put on a simple cloth before
Ans. According to Mrs. Jones, the boy was meeting the hermit because the hermit received
fourteen and fifteen. only the common men.
7)What was the full name of Mrs. Jones? [H.S. – 5)How did the Tsar meet the hermit? [H.S. =
2017] 2018]
Ans. The full name of Mrs. Jones was Mrs. Ans. Putting on simple clothes and leaving his
Luella Bates Washington Jones. bodyguard, the Tsar went
8)Why did Roger want to snatch the large purse on alone to meet the hermit.
of Mrs. Jones? [H.S. – 2015]
6)What was the hermit doing when the Tsar
Ans. Roger wanted to snatch the large purse of came to visit him? [H.S. = 2015]
Mrs. Jones to buy a pair of blue suede shoes.
Ans. The hermit was digging the ground in
9)What were there behind the screen in Mrs. front of his hut when the Tsar came to visit him.
Jones’ room? [H.S. – 2017]
7)Which part of the body of the bearded man
Ans. There were a gas plate and an icebox was injured in the story ‘Three Questions’?
behind the screen in Mrs. Jones’ room. [H.S. = 2017]
10)Where did Mrs. Jones work? [H.S. – 2016] Ans. The stomach of the bearded man was
injured in the story ‘Three Questions’
Ans. Mrs. Jones worked in a hotel beauty-shop.
8) Where did the Tsar fall asleep? [H.S. = 2015]
11) What advice did Mrs. Jones give to Roger at
the end of the story? [H.S. – 2018] Ans. The Tsar fell asleep on the threshold of the
hermit’s hut.
Ans. At the end of the story, Mrs. Jones advised
Roger not to snatch anyone’s pocketbook and to 9)Why did the bearded man want to take
behave himself. revenge? [H.S. = 2016] Or. Why did the bearded
man resolve to kill the Tsar?
12)What lesson of life did Roger learn at the end

Ans. The bearded man wanted to take revenge [H.S. -2016]

on the Tsar because he had executed his brother
and seized his property. Ans. The phrase ‘earth cave’ refers to the
hollow made after uprooting the tree.
10) What did the bearded man promise the
Tsar? [H.S. =2020] 7)Which part of the tree is the most sensitive,
white and wet? [H.S. – 2018]
Ans. The bearded man promised the Tsar to Or. What according to the poet is the most
serve as the most faithful servant and he would sensitive of the tree? [H.S. – 2015]
employ his sons to do the same.
Ans. The root of the tree is the most sensitive,
11) What was the hermit doing when the Tsar white and wet.
came to take leave of him? [H.S. = 2019 & 2022]
8)Where does the tree’s strength lie? [H.S. –
Ans. When the Tsar came to take leave of the 2019]
hermit, he was sowing seeds in the beds sitting
on his knees. Ans. The tree’s strength lies in the roots.
12) What, according to the hermit, is the most 9)What scorches and chokes the tree after it is
important thing to do? [H.S. =2019 & 2022] pulled out? [H.S. – 2016]
Ans. The most important affair is to do good for Ans. The sun and the air scorches and chokes
one with whom we are dealing in the present. the tree after it is pulled out.
On Killing a Tree – Saq 10)In what form of verse is the poem ‘On
Killing a Tree’ written? [H.S. – 2020]
1) ‘Slowly consuming the earth’ – What does the
expression ‘consuming the earth’ mean?[H.S. – Ans. The poem ‘On Killing a Tree, is written in
2019] free verse.
Ans. ‘Consuming the earth’ means drawing Asleep in the Valley - Saq
vital nutrients from the earth.
1)How does the stream look like in the poem,
2)How does a tree grow?[H.S. – 2017] ‘Asleep in the Valley’? [H.S. – 2016]
Ans. A tree grows slowly by consuming the Ans. The stream looks like a long strand of
earth, feeding upon its crust, absorbing silver in the poem, ‘Asleep in the Valley’.
sunlight, air, water for years.
2)Where does the stream leave long strands of
3)What does the expression ‘leprous hide’ refer silver? [H.S. – 2017, 2019 & 2022]
to? Or. What is meant by ‘leprous hide’? [H.S.
Ans. The stream leaves long strands of silver on
– 2020]
the bright green grass of the valley.
Ans. The expression ‘leprous hide’ refers to the
3)Why is the soldier pale? [H.S. – 2018 & 2022]
bark which is probably rough and has marks.
Ans. The soldier is pale because he is lying dead
4) ‘Not much pain will do it.’ – What does the
under the warm sun.
expression suggest? [H.S. – 2015]
4)Where does the soldier lie stretched? [H.S. –
Ans. The expression suggests that the tree can
2019 & 2022]
get pain from hacking and chopping but they
cannot kill it completely. Ans. The soldier lies stretched in the heavy
undergrowth in a small green valley.
5)What causes the bark of a tree to bleed? [H.S.
– 2019] 5)Where are the feet of the soldier placed? [
H.S. – 2020]
Ans. The hacking and chopping causes the bark
of tree to bleed. Ans. The feet of the soldier are placed among
the flowers.
6)What does the phrase ‘earth cave’ refer to?

6)What is the soldier’s smile compared to? [H.S. Ans. ‘Eye of heaven’ refers to the sun.
– 2020]
5)How is the ‘gold complexion’ of the sun
Ans. The soldier’s smile is compared to the dimmed? [H.S. = 2016]
smile of an infant, gentle without guile.
Ans. The ‘gold complexion’ of the sun is
7)What is described as gentle without guile? dimmed by the clouds.
[H.S. – 2017]
6)How does ‘every fair from fair’ decline?
Ans. The smile of the innocent soldier is
described as gentle without guile? Or. What does the line “Ans every fair from fair
sometimes decline” mean? [H.S. = 2020]
8)Why does the poet ask nature to keep the
soldier warm so that the soldier may not catch a Ans. ‘Every fair from fair’ declines by nature’s
cold? [H.S. – 2016] Or. ‘He may catch cold’ – changing course.
Why does the poet fear so?
7)What shall death not brag about in
Ans. As the soldier is sleeping under the open Shakespeare’s sonnet No. 18? [H.S. = 2015, 2019
sky, the poet feels affection and asks nature to & 2022]
keep him warm.
Ans. Death shall not brag to the poet’s friend to
9)How does the poet bring out the innocence of wonder in his shade.
the soldier in ‘Asleep in the Valley’? [H.S. –
8) What will make the beauty of the poet’s
2018]
friend eternal? [H.S. = 2015]
Ans. The poet brings out the innocence of the
Ans. The immortal lines of the sonnet will make
soldier by describing the smile of the soldier as
the beauty of the poet’s friend eternal.
gentle without guile like an infant.
9) How long will the young man be remembered
10) “In his side there are two red holes” – What
in Shakespeare’s sonnet No. 18? [H.S. = 2018 &
do the ‘two red holes’ in the poem ‘Asleep in the
2022]
valley’ signify? [H.S. – 2015]
Ans. The young man will be remembered so
Ans. ‘Two red holes’ signify two bullet wounds
long as men can breathe or eyes can see.
that leave a red blood spot.
10) “So long times this.” – What is referred to
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day
by the word ‘this’? [H.S. = 2017]
– Saq
Ans. ‘This’ refers to the sonnet of Shakespeare.
1)What kind of poem is ‘Shall I Compare Thee
to a Summer’s Day’? [H.S. = 2019 & 2022] The Poetry of Earth – Saq
Ans. ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s 1)Where do the birds hide when they are ‘faint
Day’ is a sonnet. with the hot sun’? [H.S. = 2019 & 2022]
2)In which month can the ‘darling buds’ be Or. Where do all the birds hide in summer?
seen? [H.S. = 2020] [H.S. = 2016]
Ans. The ‘darling buds’ can be seen in May. Ans. The birds hide in the cooling shed of trees
when they are ‘faint with the hot sun’.
3) ‘And Summer’s lease hath all too short a
date.’ – what is meant by ‘summer’s lease’? 2) “…… a voice will run.” – Whose voice is
[H.S. = 2016] referred to here? [H.S. = 2015]
Ans. ‘Summer’s lease’ means the duration of Or. Whose voice shall run from hedge to hedge?
summer. [H.S. = 2020]
4)What does ‘eye of heaven’ refer to? [H.S. = Ans. The voice of the grasshopper is referred to
2017 & 2022] here.

3)Who takes the lead in Summer luxury in Ans : In "Thank You, Ma'am," Mrs. Luella
Keats’ sonnet, ‘The Poetry of Earth’? [H.S. Bates Washington Jones gives Roger ten dollars
=2015] so that he can purchase the blue suede shoes he
Ans. The grasshopper takes the lead in Summer wants.
luxury in Keats’ sonnet, ‘The Poetry of Earth’.
(iii) Who gave the girl detailed instructions at
4)Who has never done with delights in Keats’s the moment of seeing her off?
sonnet? [H.S. = 2016]
Ans : In "Thank You, Ma'am," Mrs. Luella
Ans. The grasshopper has never done with Bates Washington Jones gives Roger ten dollars
delights in Keats’s sonnet ‘The Poetry of Earth’.
so that he can purchase the blue suede shoes he
5)Where does the grasshopper rest? [H.S. = wants.
2018]
(iv) How would Kalam’s father sanctify water?
Ans. The grasshopper rests beneath some
pleasant weed. Ans : In another corner of the room behind a
screen was a gas plate and an ice box.
6)Where was the grasshopper seen in summer?
[H.S. = 2017]Ans. The grasshopper was seen in (v) What was the first question of the Tsar?
hedges and beneath the weeds in summer.
Ans : According to APJ Abdul Kalam, his
7)What might one hear on a lone, cold, silent
father possessed a great innate wisdom and
winter? [H.S. = 2017, 2019]
true generosity of spirit.
Ans. One might hear the cricket’s shrill song on
a lone, cold, silent winter. (vi) How far was the Shiva temple from Kalam’s
ancestral house?
8)From where is the shrill song of the cricket
heard in ‘The Poetry of Earth’? [H.S. = 2018 & Ans : Kalam's father brought coconuts from the
2022] grove carrying them slung over his shoulders.
Ans. The shrill song of the cricket is heard from
(vii) Where did Mrs. Jones leave her purse?
the stove in ‘The poetry of Earth’.
9)What does Keats celebrate in the poem ‘The Ans : The girl's parents gave her instructions as
Poetry of Earth’? [H.S. =2020] to where to keep her things, when not to lean out
of the windows, and how to avoid speaking to
Ans. Keats celebrates the ceaseless music of strangers.
nature in the poem, ’The Poetry of Earth’.
(viii) What did the Tsar givethe wounded man
সংসদ নমু না ওউ র
after he revived?
Set - 1
Ans : The narrator knew that the girl wore
2. (a) Answer any four of the following slippers from the sound they made when they
questions : slapped against her feet.
(i) Who would reveive the girl in Saharanpur? (b) Answer any four of the following questions :
Ans : The bearded man wanted to take revenge (i) What were ‘miniature boughts’?
on the Tsar because the Tsar had executed his
Ans : The green twigs will rise from the healed
brother and seized his property.
barks and from close to the ground.
(ii) Why did Mrs. Luella Bates give the boy ten
(ii) What is the source of a tree?
dollars?

Ans : The term "earth cave" refers to the Ans : A mistake was made by me at that time.
ground on which the tree's foundation is laid
because it holds the roots, keeps the tree (iv) I wanted things I could not get. (Turn into a
upright, and protects it from adversity such as complex sentence)
heavy rainfall or storm. Ans : They all answered his question in a
(iii) “The humming insects do not disturb his different manner.
rest” – Why? (v) What a pleasure, my son! (Turn into an
Ans : The insects are humming, perhaps trying assertive sentence)
to wake the soldier from his sleep, but in vain. Ans : Most of the girls can't resist flattery.
(iv) To whom is Sonnet 18 addressed? (vi) I face the window. I pretend to study the
Ans : The smile of the dead soldier is compared landscape. (Join into a simple sentence)
to the innocent smile of an infant. Ans : My father's lineage was not as
(v) “The poetry of earth is never dead” – what distinguished as my mother's.
does poetry stand for? (b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles
and/ or prepositions :
Ans : Rough winds do shake the darling buds of
May. She was standing very close _____ me. So close
(vi) What do ‘rough winds’ do? that _____ perfume _____ her hair was
tantalizing. I wanted _____ raise my hand and
Ans : The gold complexion of sun is dimmed by touch her hair but she moved _____ . Only scent
the clouds and shades. _____ perfume still lingered where she had
stood.
(vii) Who is asked to keep the soldier warm?
Ans : to, the, from, to, away, of
Ans : He rests at ease beneath some pleasant
weed. (c) Correct the error in the following sentence.
(viii) Who has ‘never done with his delights’? I wish I was going to Musoorie. (Options :- am/
were / will)
Ans : The cricket's song, in warmth increasing
ever, And seems to one in drowsiness half lost; Ans : Were
The grasshopper's among some grassy hills.
Set - 2
6. (a) Do as Directed :
2. (a) Answer any four of the following
(i) She thought me a romantic fool. (Change the questions :
voice)
(i) What was the price of the cake the boy was
Ans : I was thought a romantic fool by her. given a part of in ‘Thank You Mam’?
(ii) “Forgive me!” said the bearded man. Ans : The price of the cake which the boy was
(change into Indirect speech) given a part of in “Thank You Ma'am was ten
cent.
Ans : She ordered the boy to behave and wish
him good night. (ii) What did Roger hear when he entered the
house of Mrs. Jones?
(iii) You are going to remember Mrs. Luella
Bates Washington Jones. (Make it negative)

Ans : Roger heard other roomers laughing and Ans : According to the poet, by pulling the tree’s
talking when he entered the house of Mrs. roots completely out from the earth cave and
Jones. then by scorching and chocking its matter in the
sun and the air and ultimately by browning,
(iii) Where was the chanted upon water taken in hardening , twisting and withering it as well;
‘Strong Roots’? thus the tree can be killed.
Ans : People offered bowls of water to Kalam's (iii) How does the stream move through the
father outside the mosque. After that People valley?
carried the water home for the invalids.
Ans : In the poem 'Asleep in the Valley,' the
(iv) How long did the Tsar dig the beds? water flows slowly. A small green valley runs
Ans : The Tsar dig the beds till the sun went through the stream.
down behind the trees. (iv) Where are the feet of soldier is ‘Asleep in
(v) What did the Tsar bring for the wounded the valley’?
man? Ans : The feet of the soldier are placed among
Ans : The Tsar brought fresh water to drink for the flowers.
the wounded man. (v) What are the short comings of the summer
(vi) Where, according to the narrator, were in comparision to the poet’s friend?
hardly any animals left? Ans : The beauty of Summer is subject to
Ans : According to the narrator, there were change, and it is rough and hot, while the beauty
hardly any animal left in the forests near Dehra of the poet's friend is constant and immortal.
. (vi) What, according to Shakespeare, will his
(vii) What seemed to be tantalizing the friend not lose?
narrator? Ans : According to Sakespeare, his friend will
Ans : In Ruskin Bond's 'The Eyes Have It', we never lose his fairness. Even Death will never be
come to know that the girl was standing close to able to boast by taking him in his shade.
the narrator and the perfume from her hair was (vii) What tires out the grasshopper?
tantalising.
Ans : The Grasshopper rests beneath some
(viii) How did Kalam’s father bring the pleasant weed when it tires out with fun in
coconuts from the grove? keats' sonnet, The Poetry of earth'.
Ans : Kalam's father brought coconuts from the (viii) What brings warmth to the winter evening
grove carrying them slung over his shoulders. in Keats ‘The Poetry of Earth’?
(b) Answer any four of the following questions : Ans : In the poem “The Poetry of Earth”, the
(i) What does the expression ‘leprous hide’ refer shrill sound made by the Cricket brings warmth
to? to winter evening.
Ans : "Leperous hide" refers to the discolored 6. (a) Do as Directed :

bark of the tree. (i) “Why don’t you look out if the window”? I
(ii) What kind of a task is to kill a tree? asked. (Turn into Indirect Speech)
Ans : I asked why he hadn't look out of the

window.
(ii) I did not know anyone else was here. (change Ans : According to the narrator, the couple who
the voice) saw the girl off at Rohana were her parents.
Ans : It was not known by me that anyone else (ii) Why was the blind girl tired of?
was here.
Ans : The girl was tired of people telling her
(iii) A man, getting into the compartment, that she had a pretty face.
stammered an apology. (Split into two simple
sentences) (iii) Where would Kalam eat sitting with his
mother?
Ans : A man was getting into the compartment.
He stammered an apology. Ans : In his childhood Kalam usually ate on a
banana leaf on the floor of the kitchen with his
(iv) October is the best time. (Change into a mother.
positive degree)
(iv) When did Kalam’s father start his day?
Ans : No other time is as good as October.
Ans : Kalam's father started his day at 4 a.m
(v) It takes much time to kill a tree. (Rewrite as after reading the Namaz.
a negative sintence)
(v) What is the full name of Mrs Jones?
Ans : It does not take less time to kill a tree.
Ans : The full name of Mrs. Jones was Mrs.
(vi) Nature keeps him warm. (use the noun form Luella Bates Washington Jones
of ‘Warm’)
(vi) How many times had Roger dried his face?
Ans : Nature keep him warmth.
Ans : Roger had dried his face by two times.
(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles
and/ or prepositions : (vii) To whom did the three questions occur?
Others declared that it was impossible _____ Ans : The three questions occurred to a certain
decide beforehand _____ right time ______ Tsar.
every action, but that, not letting oneself be (viii) With what did the Tsar bandage the
absorbed ______ idle pastimes, one should wound of the bearded man?
always attend _____ all that was going ______
and then do what was most needful. Ans : The Tsar washed the bleeding wound.
Then he bandaged it with his handkerchief and
Ans : to, the, of, in, to, on with a towel of the Hermit.
(c) Correct the error in the following sentence. (b) Answer any four of the following questions :
I had not faint idea of the meaning of the Arabic (i) What is meant by sun soaked bed?
prayer chanted. (Options :- fainter/ fainthy /
fainest) Ans : This expression means that the bright
sunlit valley has absorbed the heat of the sun.
Ans : fainest This absorption of the heat has made the valley
Set - 3 warm.
2. (a) Answer any four of the following (ii) What does the expreesion leprous hide refer
questions : to?
(i) Who saw the blind girl off at Rohana Ans : "Leperous hide" refers to the discolored
Station? bark of the tree.

(iii) Whom is Sonnet no 18 addressed to? (iv) She laughed pleasantly. (use the noun form
of ‘laugh’)
Ans : Sonnet No 18 is addressed to an
anonymous young man known as the Fair Ans : A pleasant laugh was given by her.
Youth.
(v) One of the most vivid memories of my early
(iv) How is the gold complexion of the sun childhood is of the two men. (change into
dimmed? positive degree)
Ans : The gold complexion of sun is dimmed by Ans : Very few memories of my early childhood
the clouds and shades. are as vivid as those of the two men.
(v) What is the soldiers pillow made of? (vi) I don’t want the meadows, but I am acting
on principle. (split into two simple sentences)
Ans : The soldier's pillow is made of fern.
Ans : I am acting on principal.I don't want the
(vi) How does the poet describe the soldiers Meadows.
smile?
Ans : The poet compares the smile of the young and/ or prepositions :
soldier with that of an infant.
She was _____ large woman ______ _______
(vii) Where will the voice of grasshopper run? large purse that had everything ______ it but
Ans : The voice that runs from hedge to hedge hammer and nails. It had _____ long strap, and
and around the newly cut grasslands (meadows) she carried it slung _____ her shoulder.
belongs to the grasshopper. Ans : a, with, a, in, a, on
(viii) Why do birds faint in summer in Keat’s (c) Correct the error in the following sentence.
poem “The poetry of Earth’?
His answer filled me with strange energy and
Ans : All song birds are faint and feel tired enthusiastic. (Options :- enthusiastic/
because of the scorching heat of the sun in the enthusiasm / enthuse)
summer season.
Ans : enthusiasm
6. (a) Do as Directed :
Set - 4
(i) “We will be soon at your station,”? I said.
(change the narration) 2. (a) Answer any four of the following
questions :
Ans : I said that we would be soon at your
station. (i) What was tantalising to the author of “The
Eyes Have It”?
(ii) The Tsar agreed with none of them. (Make it
affirmative) Ans : The perfume from her hair was
tantalising to the narrator.
Ans : The Tsar disagreed with all of them.
(ii) What was the name of the friend of Kalam’s
(iii) The Tsar carried the wounded man into the father?
hut and laid him on the bed. (change the voice)
Ans : Kalam considered Pakshi Lakshmana
Ans : The wounded man was carried into the Sastry, the high priest of Rameswaram temple
hut and he was laid on the bed by the Tsar. to be a very close friend of his father.
(iii) Where did the Tsar fall asleep?

Ans : The Tsar fall asleep on the threshold of Ans : His smile was as innocent and childish as
the hermit's hut. an infant's.
(iv) How was the voice of the girl’s aunt? (vi) What is meant by ‘summer’s lease’?
Ans : The girl's aunt had a high pitched voice. Ans : The phrase 'summer's lease' means that
the summer season is short. The season does not
(v) Why did the hermit breathe heavily? last very long and is fated to end.
Ans : The hermit was breathing heavily because (vii) How is the gold complexion of the sun
he was too old to dig the soil. dimmed?
(vi) Where did Mrs. Jones work? Ans : The gold complexion of sun is dimmed by
Ans : Mrs. Jones worked at a beauty shop in a the clouds and shades.
hotel. (viii) What is the condition of the birds in the
(vii) What did Roger barely manage to say summer day?
before Mrs. Jones shut the door? Ans : In the summer, song birds are exhausted
Ans : He barely managed to say “Thank you” by the intolerable heat of summer and take
before she shut the door. shelter in the cool shade of the leafy trees and
stop singing music of the summer.
(viii) Why did people visit Kalam’s house after
being cured? 6. (a) Do as Directed :
Ans : People after being cured, would visit (i) My parents were widely regarded as an ideal
Kalam's house to offer thanks to his father. couple. (change the voive )
(b) Answer any four of the following questions : Ans : People widely regarded my parents as an
ideal couple.
(i) Where does the grasshopper take rest?
(ii) “Why don’t you say this to the people who
Ans : He rests at ease beneath some pleasant come to you for help and advice’? I asked my
weed. father. (change the narration)
(ii) Where will the curled green twig rise from? Ans : I asked my father why he didn't say that
to the people who came to him for help and
Ans : After hacking and chopping the curling
advice.
green twigs will rise from the remaining part of
tree that is close to the ground. (iii) All the answers being different, the Tsar
agreed with none of them. (split)
(iii) What is the most sensitive part of a tree?
Ans : All the answers were different. The Tsar
Ans : Moreover, the roots are also the most
agreed with none of them.
sensitive part of the tree.
(iv) Only the scent of perfume still lingered.
(iv) Why does the poet ask nature to keep him
(Turn into negative)
warm?
Ans : No other scent than the perfume still
Ans : The poet asked Nature to keep the soldier
lingered.
warm so that he doesn’t catch a cold.
(v) There was a very old mosque in our locality
(v) How was the soldier’s smile?
where father would take me for evening prayer.
(Turn into simple sentence)

Ans : Father used to take me to the nearby old (iv) Why did the Tsar decide to consult the
mosque to offer evening prayer. hermit?
(vi) They all answered his questions differently. Ans : The answers provided by the scholars,
(use the noun form of the underline word) were all different. So, with the hope of getting
the appropriate answers, he went to meet the
Ans : Answers to his question were given by all hermit in the guise of a commoner as the hermit
differently. received common people.
(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles (v) What made the girl startled?
and/ or prepositions :
Ans : The girl did not think that somebody was
She was _____ large woman ______ _______ in the compartment. Therefore, the narrator's
large purse that had everything ______ it but voice startled her.
hammer and nails. It had _____ long strap, and
she carried it slung _____ her shoulder. It was (vi) Why did Kalam try to emulate throughout
about eleven O’clock ______ night his life?
Ans : a, with, a, in, a, across, at. Ans : Kalam tried to emulate his father in his
own world of science and technology. He tried to
(c) Correct the error in the following sentence. understand the fundamental truths revealed the
A strange bearded man was lying on the bed presence of devine power in this cosmos.
and gauzing at him with shinning eyes. (Options (vii) “And he did not want to be mistrusted now’
:- guessing / gazing / grazing). – To whom it refers and why?
Ans : gazing Ans : Roger is referred to as 'he' here. Roger
Set - 5 wanted to win Mrs Luella Bates Washington
Jones' trust.
2. (a) Answer any four of the following
questions : (viii) What was the third questions of the Tsar?
(i) What were the eyes of the narrator in ‘The Ans : The third question of Tsar was that he
Eyes Have It’ sensitive to? wanted to know what the most important thing
to do .
Ans : As the narrator was totally blind, at the
time, his eyes were sensitive only to light and (b) Answer any four of the following questions :
darkness. (i) What type of poem is ‘On Killing A Tree’ ?
(ii) What according to Abdul Kalam’s father, Ans : The poem On Killing a Tree is a protest
does adversity always present?
poem written in free verse.
Ans : According to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's
(ii) What is the soldier’s pillow made of?
father, adversity always presents opportunities
for introspection. Ans : The soldier's pillow is made of fern.
(iii) What did Mrs Jones give Roger to eat? (iii) Who takes the lead in ‘Summer Luxury’?
Ans : Mrs. Jones gave Roger lima beans and Ans : The Grasshopper takes the lead in
ham to eat and cocoa to drink. After dinner, she Summer Luxury.
also gave Roger a slice of ten-cent cake.
(iv) “….a voice will run” – Whose voice is
reffered to here?

Ans : The voice of the grasshopper is referred to (vi) October is the best time. (Change into
here. positive degree)
(v) ‘But this alone won’t do it.” - What does Ans : No other time is as good as October.
‘this’ refer to?
Ans : The word this' refers to the act of hacking and/ or prepositions :
and chopping the tree.
I move easily _____ the berth and felt _____ the
(vi) What does ‘two red holes’ indicate? window ledge. The window was open and I
faced it making _____ pretence of studying the
Ans : The phrase “two red holes ‟ in the poem landscape. I heard _____ panting of the engine,
“Asleep in the valley ‟signifies that the soldier the rumble of the wheels, and ______ my mind’s
has been shot to death. eye I could see telegraph posts flashing _____.
(vii) Why does every fair object lose its fairness? Ans : along, for, a, the, in, by.
Ans : 'Every fair from fair sometime declines' (c) Correct the error in the following sentence.
due to nature's unchanging course or by chance.
He looked as if he was fourteen or fifteen.
(viii) What does keats celebrate in the poem
(Options :- is/has been/was were).
‘The Poetry of Earth’?
Ans : were
Ans : The voice of the grasshopper is referred to
here. Set - 6
6. (a) Do as Directed : 2. (a) Answer any four of the following

questions :
(i) “Are you going all the way to Dehra? I asked.
(change the narration) (i) What is the full name of Mrs Jones?
Ans : I asked if he was going all the way to Ans : The full name of Mrs Jones was Mrs.
Dehra. Luella Bates Washington Jones.
(ii) The poetry of earth is ceasing never. (Turn (ii) Who was the bearded man?
into an interrogative sentence)
Ans : The bearded man was the brother of the
Ans : Is the poetry of earth ever ceased? person who was sentenced to death, and the
king took away his land.
(iii) I wanted a pair of blue suede shoes. (Turn
into complex sentence) (iii) Why did the Tsar give the reward to none?
Ans : I wanted a pair of suede shoes which were Ans : All the answers being different ,the Tsar
blue in colour. agreed with none of them and hence gave the
reward to none.
(iv) The hermit was digging the ground ( change
the voive ) (iv) When did the girl laugh in a clear ringing
tone?
Ans : The ground was being dug by the hermit.
Ans : During the train journey the narrator told
(v) I cannot continue this discussion as my heart the girl that she had an interesting face. Hearing
is palpitating. (split into simple sentence) this remark the girl reacted with a clear ringing
Ans : I can not continue this discussion. My laugh.
heart is palpitating. (v) What shoes and jeans was Roger wearing?

Ans : Roger was wearing blue jeans and tennis (vii) “And every fair from fair sometime
shoes. declines” – Who wrote this line?
(vi) What according the narrator can few girls Ans : The name of the poet is William
resist? Shakespeare.
Ans : According to the narrator, few girls can (viii) Why do birds hide in the cooling trees?
resist flattery.
Ans : The birds hide in cooling trees because
(vii) What was the name of Apj Abdul Kalam’s they are exhausted by scorching heat of summer
mother? and hence they want to take a rest.
Ans : The name of Apj Abdul Kalam’s mother 6. (a) Do as Directed :

was Ashiamma.
(i) The guard blew whistle. (change the voice)
(viii) Where did Kalam’s father go every
morning after the namaz? Ans : The whistle was blown by the guard.
Ans : After Namaz Kalam's father would walk (ii) Kalam’s father said, “This is not a correct
down to their small coconut grove. approach at all and should never be followed.”
(Change into indirect specch)
(b) Answer any four of the following questions :
Ans : Kalam’s father told that it was not the
(i) Where will green twigs rise from? correct approach at all and should never be
followed.
Ans : The green twigs will rise from the healed
barks and from close to the ground. (iii) She was standing so close that the perfume
of her hair was tantalising.( split)
(ii) How does the stream look like in the”Asleep
in the Valley”? Ans : She was standing so close. The perfume
from her hair was tantalising.
Ans : The stream looks like a long strand of
silver in the poem, 'Asleep in the Valley'. (iv) This is the best time. (Turn into negative
sentence)
(iii) “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”
– who is ‘thee’ referred to here? Ans : This is not the best time.
Ans : ‘Thee' here in the poem refers to the (v) I wished to kill you. (use the underlined word
almighty god. as noun and rewrite)
(iv) Where does the tree’s strength lie? Ans : I had a wish to kill you.
Ans : The strength of the tree lies in its roots. (vi) My mother’s lineage was the more
distinguished. (change the degree of
(v) What is the soldier’s pillow made of?
comparision)
Ans : The soldier's pillow is made of fern.
Ans : My father's lineage was not as
(vi) What type of poem is, “The Poetry of distinguished as my mother's.
Earth”? (b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles
Ans : The Poetry of Earth is a Petrarchan and/ or prepositions :
sonnet. There was some confusion _____ the doorway.
A man, getting ____ the compartment,
stammered ______ apology. Then the door

banged and ______ world was shut ______ Well, an interested face can also be pretty.
again. I returned ______ my birth. (Options :- interestingly/interesting/interest).
Ans : in, into, an, the, out, to Ans : interesting
(c) Correct the error in the following sentence.
Textual Grammar Ans. The woman asked if she had been

bothering him when she had turned that corner.
VOICE CHANGE
5)The Tsar said, “I come to you, wise man, for
1)The hermit was digging the ground. [H.S. = an answer to my questions.” [H.S. = 2019 &2022
2015, 2020 & 2022] ]
Ans. The ground was being dug by the hermit. Ans. The Tsar told the wise man that he came to
him for an answer to his questions
2)I found the window. [H.S. = 2016]
6)Lomov: I’ll show the documents, Natalya
Ans. The window was found by me.
Stepanovna! [H.S. = 2020]
3)My parents were widely regarded as an ideal
Ans. Lomov told Natalya Stepanovna that she
couple. [H.S. = 2017]
would show the document.
Ans. People regarded my parents as an ideal
TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES
couple.
1)Who doesn’t know Ramlal. (Rewrite as an
4)My father could convey complex spiritual
assertive sentence) [H.S. = 2015]
concepts in very simple down-to-earth Tamil.
[H.S. = 2018 & 2022] Ans. Everyone knows Ramlal.
Ans. Complex spiritual concepts could be 2)This is the best time. (Use the positive degree)
conveyed in very simple down-to-earth Tamil [H.S. = 2015]
by my father.
Ans. No other time is as good as this.
5)The man would have attacked you. [H.S. =
2019] 3)I was the most important man. (Use the
positive degree) [H.S. = 2017]
Ans. You would have been attacked by the man.
Ans. No other man was as important as I.
NARRATION CHANGE
4)I am the most unhappy of men. (Change into
1)You have already been answered,” said the positive degree) [H.S. = 2018]
hermit to the Tsar. [H.S. = 2015]
Ans. No other man is as unhappy as I.
Ans. The hermit told the Tsar that he had
already been answered. 5)The most important thing in the world was
science. (Change into positive degree) [H.S. =
2)Then I won’t turn you loose,” said the woman 2019 & 2022 ]
to the boy. [H.S. = 2016]
Ans. No other thing was as important as science
Ans. The woman told the boy that then she in the world.
would not turn him loose.
6)This is not a correct approach. (Rewrite as an
3)We’ll soon be at your station,” I said to the affirmative sentence) [H.S. = 2016]
girl. [H.S. = 2017]
Ans. This is an incorrect approach.
Ans. I told the girl that we would soon be at her
station. 7)She did not leave the door shut. (Rewrite as an
affirmative sentence) [H.S. = 2016]
4)Was I bothering you when I turned that
corner?” asked the woman. [H.S. = 2018] Ans. She left the door open.
8)I do not recall the exact number of people she broke into my reverie.
fed every day. (Rewrite as an affirmative
sentence) [H.S. = 2017] 2)A man, getting into the compartment,
stammered an apology. [H.S. = 2016]
Ans. I forget the exact number of people she fed
every day. Ans. A man got into the compartment. He
stammered an apology.
9)But thy eternal summer shall not fade.
(Rewrite as an affirmative sentence) [H.S. = 3)The water dripping from his face, the boy
2018] looked at her. [H.S. = 2017]
Ans. But thy eternal summer shall stay unfaded. Ans. The water was dripping from her face. The
boy looked at her.
10)The poetry of earth is never dead. (Rewrite
as an affirmative sentence) [H.S. = 2020] 4)There was a very old mosque in our locality
where my father would take me for evening
Ans. The poetry of earth is always alive. prayer. [H.S. = 2020]
11)She was silent. (Rewrite as a negative Ans. There was a very old mosque in our
sentence) [H.S. = 2016] locality. My father would take me there for
evening prayer.
Ans. She did not speak.
INTERCHANGE OF PARTS OF
12)Mine was a very secure childhood. (Rewrite SPEECH
as an affirmative sentence) [H.S. = 2017]
1)I wished to kill you. (Use the underlined word
Ans. Mine was not a very insecure childhood. as a noun and new retention) [H.S. = 2018]
13)As soon as she left the train, she would forget Ans. I had a wish to kill you.
our brief encounter. (Turn into a negative
sentence) [H.S. = 2018 & 2022 ] 2) I don’t intend to give up what I have. (Use the
underlined word as a noun and rewrite) [H.S. =
Ans. No sooner had she left the train than she 2019 & 2022 ]
would forget our brief encounter.
Ans. I don’t have the intention to give up what I
14)The door was open. (Turn into a negative have.
sentence) [H.S. = 2019 & 2022 ]
3)He answered in a low deep voice. (Use the
Ans. The door was not closed. underlined word as a noun and rewrite the
sentence) [H.S. = 2020]
15)I wanted a pair of blue suede shoes. (Turn
into a complex sentence) [H.S. = 2014] Ans. He gave the answer in a low deep voice.
Ans. I wanted a pair of suede shoes which were JOINING OF SENTENCES
blue in colour.
1)The sun’s rays were bright. They lit up the
16)The sun began to sink behind the trees, the valley. (Combine and turn into a simple
Tsar stuck the spade into the ground at last. sentence) [H.S. = 2020]
(Turn into a complex sentence) [H.S. = 2019]
Ans. The bright sun’s rays lit up the valley.
Ans. When the sun began to sink behind the
trees, the Tsar stuck the spade into the ground ARTICLES AND PREPOSITIONS
at last.
1) I have endeavoured (i) understand
SPLITTING INTO TWO SIMPLE (ii) fundamental truths revealed
SENTENCES (iii) me (iv) my father, and
feel convinced that there exists (v) divine
1)The man who had entered the compartment power that can lift one up from confusion,
broke into my reverie. [H.S. = 2015] misery, melancholy and failure and guide one
(vi) one’s true place. [H.S. = 2015]
Ans. The man entered the compartment. He

Ans. (i) to (ii) the (iii) to (iv) by (v) a (vi) to Ans. (i) along (ii) for (iii) of (iv) of (v) in (vi) by
2) I was prepared (i) sit there (ii) ERROR CORRECTION
almost any length (iii) time, just to
listen (iv) her talking. Her voice had 1) It is a fascinated game, guessing what went on
(v) sparkle (vi) a mountain stream. out there.
[H.S. = 2016]
(Options : fascination / fascinate / fascinating)
Ans. (i) to (ii) for (iii) of (iv) to (v) the (vi) of
Ans. fascinating. [H.S. = 2015]
3) We lived (i) our ancestral house, which
2) They seemed very ancient about her comfort.
was built (ii) the middle (iii)
the 19th century. It was a fairly large pucca (Options : anxious / anxiety /anxiously) [H.S. =
house, made (iv) limestone and 2016]
bricks, (v) the mosque street
(vi) Rameswaram. [H.S. = 2017] Ans. anxious
Ans. (i) in (ii) in (iii) of (iv) of (v) on (vi) in 3) Few girls can resist flattering.
4) The Tsar turned round and saw (i) (Options : flatter / flattery / flatterer) [H.S. =
bearded man come running (ii) (iii) 2017 & 2022 ]
the wood. The man held his hands pressed
(iv) his stomach and blood was flowing Ans. flattery.
(v) (vi) them. [H.S. = 2018 & 2022 ] 4) His answers filled me with a strange energy
Ans. (i) a (ii) out (iii) of (iv) against (v) from (vi) and enthuastic.
under (Options : enthuse / enthusiastically /
5) When my father came out (i) the enthusiasm) [H.S. = 2018 & 2022 ]
mosque after the prayers, people of different Ans. enthusiasm.
religions would be setting outside, waiting
(ii) him. Many of them offered bowls of 5) You might run that comb through your hair
water (iii) my father, who would dip his so you will look pserent.
fingertips (iv) them and say
(v) prayer. This water was then carried home (Options : presently / presentable / presenting)
(vi) invalids. [H.S. = 2019 & 2022 ] [H.S. = 2019]
Ans. (i) of (ii) for (iii) to (iv) in (v) a (vi) for Ans. presentable.
6) I moved easily (i) the berth and felt 6) I would say my was a very secure childhood.
(ii) the window ledge. The window was
(Options : I / me / mine) [H.S. = 2020]
open and I faced it, making a pretence
(iii) studying the landscape. I heard the Ans. mine.
panting (iv) the engine, the rumble
of the wheels, and, (v) my mind’s eye,
I could see telegraph posts flashing (vi)
. [H.S. = 2020]
 Writing Skills Suggestion
PROGRAMME/FUNCTION REPORT FORMAT
Heading
Your Name
Class – XII
Xyz School, 25 September, 2022 :[Name of the programme] was organized/ held/ celebrated/ come off
on [Date] at [time] in [name of the place]/ by our school. The school hall was richly decorated with

flowers, small flags, festoons and banners. This started with the arrival of the chief guest at [time]. The
programme began with prayer song sung by the school students. Our school headmaster welcomed the
chief guest. The purpose of this programme/ function was to celebrate [Name of the programme] . The
students presented colorful/ various programme like dance, song, drama, recitation and etc. The
students were given prizes. There was a big crowed. There was great enthusiasm among the students
and they were looking highly spirited. It was unforgettable programme. / It was unique experience to be
there. The students were served light refreshment. The chief guest gave a very motivating speech on this
occasion about the role of youth. The programme ended with the speech of the headmaster. He thanked
the chief guest name of the chief guest and the students for making the programme grand success.
Report Writing format on flood
Headlines
By a Staff Reporter
KOLKATA, AUGUST 09: An unprecedented flood ravaged [Number of districts] districts of [Name of
state] in the month of [Name of the month]. At least [Number of dead] people lost their lives, many
more were reported missing and more than [Number of homeless person] had been displaced and
School, college, university, government office, rail station and Airport were shut down. In the recent
devastating flood-hit areas were like [Name of flood-hit areas] and etc.[Cause of the flood] was the
cause of this natural calamity. All the mud houses and some buildings had collapsed andpeople became
homeless. People took shelter in school, college ,church and temple. Besides, huge quantity of crops had
been destroyed as the agricultural fields were deep water and the cattle were washed away. A large area
of the state became in accessible as about 10,000 kilomtres roads were under water and destroyed or
damaged. Tele-communication system was also damaged. Electricity supply had been stopped. The
government took various steps of relief work. Packets of dry food and the bottles of pure drinking
water were sent to the affected areas or thrown from helicopters. Various voluntary organizations were
busy in relief work.
 Other Types of Report :
1. Write a report (within 150 words ) on the celebration of foundation day of your school.
Ans :
Foundation Day of Our School
Ashis Das
Class-XII
XYZ School
17th April 2023, Baguiati, Kolkata: 60th School Foundation Day was observed with great enthusiasm in
our school today. The entire school was decorated beautifully. An exhibition was observed in the Hall
Room of the school. School-related different documentary materials and memorable were displayed in
the exhibition. A colourful cultural program started at 11:00 A.M. A stage was made at the school
compound. The Chief Guest of the program was the great literature and dramatic personality, Mr. Sen.
The program started with an opening song. Some students in an early stage of school were present in
this program. They have a clear idea about the initial stage of the school through their speech. Then the
chief guest and other guests garlanded the bust of the school founder. Some students and teachers
deliver speeches in the program. The Head Master of the school discussed, the present development and
problem of the school in his speech. Some successful students of the school were invited to the program.
The program ended at 2:00 P.M. At the end of the program sweets were distributed among the
students.

2. Write a report (within 150 words ) on the 125th birthday celebration of Netaji Subhash Chandra
Bose.
Ans :
125th birthday celebration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Ashis Das
Class-XII
XYZ School
24 January, 2023, Kolkata: The 125th birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was organized on 23rd
January at 11 a.m in 2023 by our school. The school stage was richly decorated with flowers, small
flags, festoons, and banners. All the teachers and students were present there in the morning of 23rd
January. In our school grounds, the program was started with the arrival of the honorable chief guest
Dipak Roy B.D.O officer who hoisted the national flag. Then the students of class 9 sang the opening
song and the programme started running its own rhythm. Our headmaster welcomed the honorable
chief guest and announced that the whole programme would be telecast online for the students and
guardians. Our chief guest presided over the programme and delivered a brief speech on the necessity
of celebrating Netaji’s birthday in our school. After that, a little student of class 6 read out the short
paragraph of Netaji. Thereafter our English teacher Tapan Chaki sir delivered a relevant speech on the
topic. An audio drama conveying the message of the glory of Netaji in our society was highlighted by the
students of class 10. To make the programme more glorious, reference books were distributed among
the needy students on the behalf of the teachers. There was great enthusiasm among the students and
they were looking highly spirited. At the end of the program, the headmaster delivered a short speech
for the students and gave a vote of thanks to all for making the program a grand success. The students
left for home at 4:00 p.m. getting a tiffin packet and storing some good memories in the layer of their
minds.
3. Write a report for your school magazine on awareness drive that has recently been launched by your
school to educate children about the dangerous consequences of global warming. (Word lomit : 150
words)
Or, Write a report on the seminar ' Plant Tree, Save Life and Water organized by your school.
Ans : Global Warming awareness camp
Ashis Das
Class-XII
XYZ School
On 17th June 2022, Baguiati, Kolkata: Yesterday our school organised an event on climate change. The
main aim of the event was to increase awareness among students about how climate change affects the
world, and about the need to reverse it. Students were asked to do projects, make models or decorate
the class with ‘Climate Change’ as its theme. A small rally was organised by the students in the nearby
colonies to spread awareness about climate change. The Principal of the school gave a speech on what
role the environment plays in climate change and why it is important that people should save the
environment. The sea levels are constantly rising as fresh water marshlands, low-lying cities, and
islands have been inundated with seawater. There have been changes in rainfall patterns, leading to

droughts and fires in some areas, and flooding in other areas. Ice caps are constantly melting posing a
threat to polar bears as their feeding season stands reduced. Glaciers are gradually melting. Animal
populations are gradually vanishing as there has been a widespread loss of their habitat.
4. Write a report (within 150 words ) on the celebration of World Environment Day for your school
magazine .
Ans :
World Environment Day Celebrations
Ashis Das
Class-XII
ABC School
06 June, 2023, Kolkata : World Environment Day was celebrated in ABC School with great fanfare on
June 5. The main purpose of the celebration was to spread awareness about the need to protect the
environment and the ways to do it. The day was flagged off by a tree plantation drive in the locality. 300
quick-growing trees, which do not need much water on a daily basis, were planted near the school wall
and in the surrounding area. An eminent environmentalist, Mr. Amal Das spoke on the ways to protect
the environment. He also judged the Posters and Photographs' exhibition and gave away prizes for the
best entries Environmentally-friendly articles like disposable plates and cups made from bamboo and
banana stem, bags made from leaf waste, etc. were on sale. Students gave continuous powerpoint
presentations on the threats to the environment. Last but not the least, was the spirited debate on the
topic Man: The worst enemy of the Environment'. All in all the day was a great success, and has
certainly made a difference to the way we view our environment.
5. Write a Report On The Covid Awareness Campaign for the school magazine mentioning the roles of
the students and teachers date, time, response, etc.
Ans.
Novel Coronavirus Awareness Campaign
Vikash Das
Class-XII
XYZ School. 02 February 2022 :A campaign on novel coronavirus awareness was held on 1st February
by Malda Town High School. An event was organized at the playground of the school and people from
the word no. 07,10, 13, 03 had turned up maintaining social distancing. The municipality chairman had
extended their helping hands in spreading the awareness. The chairman, K.N.Chaudwary, and two
eminent doctors were the chief guests of the programme. Our headmaster welcomed the chief guest and
the local people. The programme was started at 11 a.m. The two eminent physicians delivered their
highly valuable speeches on this pandemic. They shared their knowledge about the coronavirus, safety
measures to prevent the virus, symptoms of Covid-19, and how the virus is spreading among people.
They also clearly explained the ways to improve our immunity of body and food habits. They requested
us to wear musk and sanitize our hands. Masks and sanitizers were given away among the people on the
behalf of the municipality. A student of class-7, Ananda Kumar Day recited a self-written poem about
the Covid-10 pandemic. Some students presented an audio drama on novel coronavirus awareness. At
the end of the program, the headmaster delivered a short speech to the students and gave a vote of
thanks to all.
6. Write a report on the “Safe Drive Save Life” campaign organized by your School to be published in

the annual school magazine.

Ans.
‘Safe Drive, Save Life’ Campaign in our School
By (Your Name)
Kolkata, 16th August 2022: A ‘Safe Drive, Save Life’ campaign was launched in our school on 15th
August 2022. Our school arranged this campaign. The students, teachers, and local administrative
bodies also participated in this campaign. The purpose of this campaign was to raise consciousness
among all. All highly appreciated this effort. Students wore placards, carried festoons, and voiced
slogans. They walked in a rally on the streets and adjoining roads, with a request to follow the rules of
the road. They also took control over the traffic of the streets and roads for half a day deliberately. The
traffic police officers helped and encouraged the students in every way. The students and the teachers
arranged for a street corner from the dias of which they pointed out the danger of reckless driving,
overtaking, and helmetless driving of the bikers. The whole day was fruitfully used. Thus, the campaign
was a great success.
7. Recently your school organised a Cleaning Drive in the immediate vicinity of your school. Now write
a report on the “Cleaning Drive” by your school.
Ans.
Cleaning Drive
By (Your Name)
XYZ School, 02 February 2022 : Yesterday, ABC School arranged a cleaning drive in our locality. All
the students and the entire staff of the school took part in the cleaning drive. All the students took
brooms, buckets and spades. Wherever the saw any garbage, they removed it immediately. They spread
bleaching powder to the dirty areas. They also cleaned the water-logged areas. The teachers also
streached their hands in the cleaning operation. The work continued for about eight hours, starting
from nine in the morning and ending at about five in the evening.
The entire area got a new look and beauty. There was a lunch break lasting for about an hour. The
work spanned the entire locality which was being criticized for careless disposal of plastic wrappers. It
is hearty enough to see the school taking steps in the matter. Such a project has been appreciated and
praised by the Government and all the people. It served as an eye-opener to the Municipality, which has
been quite negligent of its duties in the past few months. This was really a great experience.
8. Write a report on the farewell ceremony of a retired teacher.
Ans.
The Farewell Ceremony of a Retired Teacher
By (Your Name)
XYZ School, 02 February 2022 : Sri Ramesh Chandra Dey, an assistant teacher of our school was given
a farewell on the occasion of his retirement yesterday. Sri RC Dey, a sincere and committed teacher,
had been serving in our school for more than thirty three years. The farewell function was presided
over by the A.D.I, of schools (SE), Hooghly. The function opened with a song sung by some students in
chorus. The departing teacher was garlanded first. The H.M. of our school delivered an impressive
speech about Mr. RC Dey’s contributions to the all-round development of the our school.
All his colleagues or co-workers paid heartfelt homage to him. They considered his departure as an
irreparable loss to the school. Mr. Dey, in his farewell address, thanked all heartily. Too overpowered
with grief to say anything coherently, Mr. Dey promised to work for the well-being of the school even in

his post-retirement years. Finally the students and the teachers handed over him some gifts as token of
their love and respect. The great teacher Mr. Dey also arranged some sweets for his dearest students.
After taking sweets we returned home with a heavy heart.
9. Write a report on Dengue Prevention Campaign.
Ans.
Dengue Prevention Campaign
By (Your Name)
XYZ School, 02 February 2022 : With a view to combat the dangerous and deadly disease dengue, our
school arranged a “Dengue Prevention Campaign/Awareness Campaign”. The most effective way to get
rid of dengue is awareness among the masses. All the students and respected teachers willingly and with
much enthusiasm. We all joined our arms against the fear of dengue. Our teachers guided us. We all
bore flags in our hands to give awareness message to the people of the adjoining area. Some of us bore
flags bearing preventive measures relating to how to tackle the disease. All of us went door to door
campaigning in the locality beside our school. “We can conquer against dengue” – was our message. We
also distributed pamphlets among the masses.
The pamphlets were about the deadly disease dengue, how it spreads, its preventive measures, how to
avoid the threat of dengue etc. We also gave slogans to make everyone aware of dengue. On completion
of the campaign our H.M. Mr. Bag. conducted a seminar on dengue.Our senior teachers gave their
valuable speech about the effect of the disease, how to combat it, what measures we should follow, how
to remain aware of and its remedy.
They asserted that people have necessity to be aware of the mosquito – breeding areas. Our teachers
also urged the students to make sure that there is no water stagnation around surrounding areas. Some
students also delivered speech about dengue. Some girls themselves composed a song about dengue and
its remedies, and they sang a chorus song on that day. Thus the campaign aimed at preventing water
stagnation and removing mosquito – breeding grounds. This campaign encouraged the people and
created a great enthusiasm among them.
10. Recently your school organised a Magic Show. Write a report on it for the local periodical
magazine.
Ans.
A Magic Show
By (Your Name)
XYZ School, 02 February 2022 : This year our school marked the day before Puja Vacation in a
grandeur way. Yesterday at 11 a.m. our school arranged a magic show in the Auditorium Hall of our
school. It was a show only for school students. Of course, their guardians were allowed, but they had
to pay to get tickets. About 400 hundred spectators thronged in the auditorium hall. The show started
at 11 a.m. and it continued up to 3 p.m. Though it was a 4 hour-programme, we did not feel bored even
for a single minute. An experienced magiclan, wearing curious odd dress, showed some tricks which are
really unbelievable. He first took some coins and suddenly vanished them in the air. After a minute or
so he produced those coins from one of the students’ pocket. The magician surprisingly lifted up a
person in the air without any support. In the air he was walking like an astronaut. All the spectators
became speechless when they saw the magician to pierce a man by a big sword All the time the magician
kept the boisterous students and their guardians spellbound with his tricks. There were more items
such as balance show, juggling ball, tricks with cards, fire. The spectators burst out into loud cheers
after each item. In this cyber-age, such magic shows can win the young hearts. After the end of the
show, we came home fully joyful.
11. Write a report on the Annual Sports of your school to be published in the School Magazine.

Ans.
Annual Sports of XYZ School
By (Your Name)
XYZ School, 02 February 2022 : Annual Sport is the most attractive event in each and every school.
The annual sports of XYZ School took place on a grand scale in the playground the school. The
students decorated the playground with small flags and festoons of different colour and flowers. The
students made a dias at the Southern corner of the ground. A lot of enthusiasts, guardians, and many
more gathered around the boundary of the playground. The annual sports meet started after a march
past programme of the students.
Many students participated in competitions of Annual Sport. The participants all put on vests and
socks. There were hundred metre race, 200 metre race, high jump, long jump, cricket ball throwing,
marble-spoon, potato race, go as you like, tug of war, hop-skip-jump, basket ball, musical chair etc.
Among them the most attractive event was tug of war. Santu Das, a student of class IX was selected the
best athlete. The President of the School Management presided over the function. Samir Ghosh, a
famous footballer was the honoured Chief Guest. Both of them distributed the prizes among the
winners. The Headmaster encouraged the students to be disciplined in every field of life. He also
declared the next day holiday. The sports meet came to an end with a vote of thanks to the President
and the Chief Guest. The experience left a sweet impression among all.
12. Write a report on the Health Awareness Camp organised in your school.
Ans.
Health Awareness Camp in School.
By (Your Name)
XYZ School, 02 February 2022 : A Health Awareness Camp in ABC school was organised last 12th
August. A special pandal and stage were made in the school compound for conducting the camp. All
eminent and famous doctors of our locality were invited and they took part in this programme. The
well-known physician of the locality Dr. Rajesh Basu, was selected President of the camp. All the
doctors emphasized the necessity for personal health and hygiene. The doctors advised the students to
eat healthy balanced food and to keep himself or herself clean. Most of the doctors highlighted the need
for sleeping inside mosquito nets at night and to drink boiled water to prevent diseases like malaria,
dengue and enteric diseases. The students were told not be lured by fast food, coloured drinks, cold
drinks and cut fruits. The doctors also emphasized the need for taking physical exercise daily. Regular
physical exercise makes one’s body healthy and stout. They guest doctors also focused on the need for
keeping oneself clean and on keeping hands cleaned and washed. They said that the students need to
keep themselves free from any kind of unhealthy materials. The doctors promised to help in realising
the project for individual health-cards for the students.
13. Write a report on the celebration of the '200th Birth Anniversary of Vidyasagar' in your school. The
report will be published in your school magazine. Mention venue, date, time, participants, guests,
programme, response and so on
Ans.
200 Birth Anniversary of Vidyasagar Observed in our School

By (Your Name)
XYZ School, 27 September 2022 : Our school observed the 200 birth anniversary of Pandit Iswar
Chandra Vidyasagar with due grandeur. This programme was a weeklong observation. The
programme started on and from 20th September and continued upto 26th September, 2022. It began
with a morning procession. Then followed a cultural function in remembrance of Pandit Iswar

Chandra Vidyasagar. He was the great social reformer, educationist, philanthropist and a key figure in
Bengal Renaissance. The function was inaugurated with garlanding the portrait of Vidyasagar in the
presence of teachers, students and some local educationists and guardians. So, on the first day of the
function our respected teachers and also some students delivered impressive speeches on the life and
activities of Vidyasagar. It was a great lookback in the alleys of Vidyasagar’s life.
On the 2nd day, there was an essay competition. Students from class V to VIll took part in one group
and students from class IX to XII took part in in another group. A lot of students participated in the
essay competition. The third day saw an exhibition of photography of Iswar Chandra’s life and works.
And on the fourth day our school arranged a seminar.
The speakers discussed about Vidyasagar’s contributions to Indian society, Vidyasagar’s social
reformation like widow marriage, educational reforms and his kind-activities were highlighted. On the
fifth day, some students of our school staged a drama on Vidyasagar’s activity. On the sixth day, many
students sang songs about Vidyasagar and recited poems. And on seventh day some local educationists
attended the programme and also enriched us with their valuable speeches. Thus, we celebrated the
200th Birth Anniversary of Vidyasagar and the entire programme attained a great success.
14. Write a report on the celebration of ‘Teacher’s Day’ by your school.
Ans.
TEACHERS' DAY CELEBRATED IN ABC HIGH SCHOOL
By (Your Name)
Bishnupur,6th September ,2022 :Our school celebrated the Teachers' Day this year with due
solemnity and reverence yesterday to pay homage to the great teacher, philosopher and guide of our
nation,Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this occasion, the whole campus was decorated nicely. The
normal classes for this day were suspended. The senior students took the junior classes. The
celebrations started with a general meeting held in the auditorium. Mr. Ram , a noted scholar of the
area was the chief guest. In the meeting our Headmaster, Mr. Raghunath De, highlighted the
importance and the role of teachers in the society. Two respected teachers of our school were then
honoured by him for their contributions in the field of teaching. Our chief guest delivered an impressive
speech about the life and contribution of Dr. Radhakrishnan. We all were spellbound to hear the
moving speech. In his brief speech he appreciated the dedication of teachers to the cause of education.
The meeting being over the students' representatives paid their tokens of love to the teachers by
presenting them mementos. We all paid floral tributes to the idol of Dr. Radhakrishnan. All the
students were provided with cakes and chocolates from our beloved teachers. After that we all
assembled in the school ground where a friendly football match was played between the teachers and
students. Thus the grand celebration ended and we all went home happily. The day left an indelible
impression in the minds of the students.
 Editorial Letter Format
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To
The Editor
The Telegraph,
Kolkata – 700001
Sub : Will be given in the question
Sir,

I shall be highly obliged if you kindly allow me to ventilate my opinion in your esteemed daily about the
[Subject].
Our life is full of many problems. But the problem of [Subject] is unbearable for us now-a-days. It
creates a lot of problems. The condition is really unbearable right now. We are living a hellish life due
to it. It has become a daily routine now. The students are also victim to this problem. It is increasing day
by day.We have complained several times but got no response. There is no strong force to control it. We
are eagerly waiting for the day when this problem will be over.
So it is my humble request if you publish this in your esteemed daily so that the concerned authorities
will see the gravity of this matter and some positive steps will be taken to solve this matter as soon as
possible.
Thanking You.
Date : Yours Sincerely
Place: (Your Name)
1. Write a letter to the editor of an English daily about an accidents caused by talking over cellphones at
the time of crossing the roads on driving. (150 Words)
Ans :
To,
The Editor,
The Statesman,
4 Chowringhee Square,
Kolkata – 700001
Sub: concern over frequent road accidents caused by mobile phones
Sir,
Please allow me a column in your esteemed and well-circulated daily to express my grievance against
the thoughtless use of mobile phones while driving or walking which cause frequent road accidents.
Of late, the number of case of road accidents in India is increasing in an alarming rate. The big reason
behind it is the careless use of mobile phones. In the present modern life, we can see the mobile phone in
the hands irrespective of children, teenager or adults. Many people can be seen speaking or chatting in
mobile while driving or crossing the roads. Even, taking selfie on the railway lines has become a source
of pleasure to the young generation. For such a careless works, they not only endanger their lives but
also the others’ who face an accident due to other’s carelessness. A road accident survey of 2019 shows
that 26% of road accidents all over India is caused due to the carelessness of people while driving or
riding. This statistics presents the lack of awareness among the people.
You are, therefore, earnestly requested to jot down the matter in your daily to create public
awareness and to prevent the possiblity of road accidents.Thanking you.
Date : 29 Dec, 2022 Yours faithfully,
Place : Dumdum Arup Das

2. Write a letter (in about 150 words) to the Marketing Executive of Compact Cyber, a house of
computers, BG Block, Sallake seeking the cause of delay in delivery of computer appliances that you
ordered as the Lab. Assistant for the grooming of your computer laboratory.
Ans :
To
Marketing Executive
Compact Cyber
BF Block, Saltlake
Subject: late delivery of material
Dear Sir,
It is to have your kind attention to the looming problem at the site due to some delay in the material
delivery. It has been two weeks since our last received consignment from your side, and after a day, or
two, we submitted our next order for the material to your office on an urgent basis.
As mentioned earlier, it was an urgent delivery case, so we cannot compromise on the late delivery of
material at our site. It is mandatory to have material delivered for sufficient work to be kept going as it
is a fast-track project, so we cannot tolerate any further delay. After the submission of the order, no
action or response has yet been received from your side.
Early action is requested in this regard from your side to carry out the delivery as soon as possible
before (Date). If you are unable to perform this order delivery to our site before the mentioned date,
please inform us a week before the date so that we can make any other arrangements in the meantime. I
will highly appreciate quick action in this regard.
Thanks, and Regards,
3. Write a letter to the Officer-in-Charge of your local police station informing him/her of the loss of
your Madhyamik Marksheet and Certificate and some other important documents. (Word limit : 150
words)
Ans :
To
The Officer-in-Charge
Dumdum Police Station
Dumdum
Subject: Loss of my Madhyamik marksheet and certificate.
Sir,

I am writing this letter to inform you that my bag has been stolen from the metro station. I have lost my
laptop, some cash, and some essential documents including my madhyamik marksheet and certificate.
This happened yesterday evening when I was waiting for the train. 2 men with covered faces came and
snatched my bag. I ran after them but missed them.
I request you to take quick action as those documents are essential to me. I shall be really grateful if
you take serious action, and help me find my documents, and other things. I have also filed a complaint.
So please take quick action against my report. I shall be thankful to you.Thanking you,
4. Write a letter to the editor of an English daily about the price rise of essential commodities.
Ans.
To
The editor
The Telegraph
Kolkata 700001
Sub: High price rise of essential commodities.
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily I would like to ventilate my concern (or grievance) about
the dangers of high price rise of essential commodities.
Only rulers do change, but the misery of poor and middle class people remains the same. In every 5
years, a new ruler comes but the hardships of the middle class people persists. what a misery!
The price of all essential goods has risen up very high causing distress of the common people. The price
of rice, oil, dal, spices, onions, vegetables is now beyond the reach of the middle class families, and not to
speak of the lower paid people or the day labourers. The poor are the worst affected. Even the dress
materials most much high.
Day by day, the price of essential commodities medicines and dress materials is increasing by leaps and
bounds. For the middle class salaried people, the annual income is too lame to keep pace with the
abnormal price hike or soaring. The wage earners and pension holders find it really difficult to make
both ends meet. Even the price of medicines has gone beyond the reach of the poor and middle class
people. IIn such situation, some dishonest traders are trying to catch fish in the troubled water. If the
situation persists, how will the poor people survive?
I think the government should immediately do whatever necessary, and take proper steps to blacklist
the black marketeers and adopt the price control measures. Unless any drastic measure is taken, law
and order will be at stake.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
5. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the use of plastic bags.
Ans.
To
The Editor
The Statesman
Kolkata -7000001
Sub: Use of Plastics.
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I venture to voice my deep concern about the use of
plastics and its dangerous effects on environment.
Now- a-days, a great menace to the whole environment is the massive usage of plastic carry bags and
packings. People randomly use plastic bags. Plastics are not eco friendly. They are thrown away after
usage on streets, parks, footpaths. They are not perishable. The drainage system is stocked with
plastics. So, they cause acute water-logging. Even when they are burnt they produce a highly poisonous
gas pollute the environment. Jute bag factories are hampered due to plastic bags. They also cause
hazard to public health. Aquatic creatures are greatly affected by plastics. It is a true fact that if the
production of plastic bags is stopped, the economy of our country will be affected surely. So, the only
way out is to evolve a recycling system that will turn them eco-friendly. Otherwise we must avoid using
plastic bags to sustain our environment.
Of course, the government should take measures to make the people aware of the evil effects of plastics.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
6. Write a letter to the Editor of an English newspaper expressing your concern about the
indiscriminate felling of trees.
Ans.
To
The Editor
The Statesman
Kolkata 700001
Sub : the indiscriminate felling of trees.
Sir,
Through the column of your esteemed daily I would like to ventilate my concern about the thoughtless
and indiscriminate felling of trees.
Natural calamities are taking place very now and then. Though we know that tree is our life-giver and
life-saver, we thoughtlessly cut down trees. This thoughtless felling of trees causes havoc to the
eco-balance and weakens our economy. But unfortunately we do not pay heed to such gravest threat.
The common people are not made aware of the gravity of the problem. The more the growth of
population increases, the more felling down of trees increases. We deprive ourselves of green touch due
to urbanisation, excessive population growth and for swift development. Due to deforestation our
eearth regularly faces droughts, floods, cyclonic storm, soil and water erosion, air pollution, global
warming.

But our latest hope is that the government, the NGOs, and commoners will work together to check
deforestation and create mass awareness in this respect.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
7. Write a letter to the Chairman of your municipality complaining against the poor quality and
inadequate supply of drinking water.
Ans.
To
The Chairman
Arambagh Municipality
Arambagh, Hooghly.
Sub: Complaint against the poor quality and inadequate supply of drinking water.
Sir,
This is to draw your kind attention to the problems faced by the inhabitants of our locality for or the
poor quality and inadequate supply of drinking water.
Arambagh is a very congested town. A lot of servicemen and businessmen live here. The inhabitants of
Arambagh, throughout the year, face a very serious problem. Without pure drinking water, no life can
live. But here the drinking water which is supplied is of very low quality, not only that, in summer the
supply of water is very poor also. So due to the scarcity of pure drinking water, the inhabitants have to
face a great threat. The quality of drinking water is very poor and beyond imagination, because there
are many leakages in the supplying pipelines. The pressure of the water supply is so low that about half
an hour is passed to get a pail filled up. Due to lack of pure drinking water, people suffer from various
diseases. The supply time of drinking water is also very little.
So, I earnestly request you to look into the matter and take proper steps so that the problem is solved as
soon as possible.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
8. Write a letter to M. K. Electronics, Kolkata, requesting for repair or replacement of faulty TV Set
which you had bought from them only two months ago as it has developed certain defects.
Ans.
To
The Sales Manager
M. K. Electronics
Kolkata
Sub: Request for either repair or replacement of faulty TV Set.

Sir
With due respect, I, Souvick Ghosh is writing this letter to you. I bought a Hightron TV set from your
store on 05.01.2021. Primarily for som days it was working well and smoothly. We were really satisfied
with our purchase of the TV set. But just after three months, from the very beginning of April, the
screen started to be hazy. Undertonely, the TV set is found defective. The power is automatically
sometimes getting cut off. According to your directions given on the time of purchase we tried to adjust
it but nothing happens. Now we cannot make it on. It is now, in no way, switched off.
So, I earnestly request you to go through the matter and take notice of my complaint as the TV set is
under guarantee coverage. So please either repair the problem or if needed, replace the faulty TV set. I
have strong belief on your service quality. I expect to get quick response from you.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
9. Write an Editorial letter about the bad condition of the roads in your area.
Ans.
To
The Editor
The Statesman
Kol-700001
Sub: Bad Condition of Roads
Respeted Sir,
Through the coloumns of your English daily, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities to the
deplorable condition of the roads in our locality.
We, the resident of Ramakrishna Pally, Bongaon; have been suffering much for the bad condition of
roads in our locality. Various streets are till now poor in shape as well as call for immidiate repair.
There are big pot-holes scattered here and there. In addition with this some part of our locality has poor
brick roads with no street lamp facility in darkness. After digging for the pipe lines of Ganges water,
the one side of the road sill remain in bad condition which should be repaired as soon as possible. In
monsoon, we face problems. Frequently, road accidents are occured due to the submerged pot-holes.
We, therefore urge the authorities through the English daily to take immidiate steps for repairing the
roads for the public interest. The govt should take the matter seriously.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
10. Letter Writing to Editor on Reckless Driving.
Ans.
To
The Editor

The Statesman
Kolkata-700 001
Sub: Reckless driving
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily I would like to draw your attention to the fact that reckless
driving causing accidents. Over the last few years, the number of road accidents has been on the rise.
Overtaking is a common phenomenon, the drivers of private buses and cars often engage themselves in
overtaking one another, without caring about the safety of the passengers or pedestrians on the roads.
Over speeding is also a cause of road accidents. Potholes here and there make the road extremely bad.
This bad condition of the roads adds fuel to fire. The traffic police posted at places are negligent of their
duties. At times untrained drivers are given licenses randomly and this leads to an increase in the
possibility of accidents.
Only imposition of fines and seizing the vehicles or licenses are not permanent solutions. The
commission system for the drivers and conductors must be done away with as early as possible.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
11. Letter to the Editor of English daily about the disturbances caused by the thoughtless use of
loudspeakers.
Ans.
To,
The Editor,
The Hindu Times,
Kolkata- 700001
Subject: – The disturbances caused by the thoughtless use of loudspeakers.
Respected Sir,
The reason for writing this letter is that we are facing major issues related to the noise. I am a student of
10th class, it is important session for me but this uncontrolled voice of loudspeaker disturbs me. Due
the misuse of loudspeakers we students of our schools are facing exams related issues also. The
loudspeaker at night makes hilarious sound due to which we are unable to prepare for the exam.
Many elders and small children are facing problems; they are having problems of the ear and headache
due to the tremendous sound daily. The patients in the area are not getting proper sleep at night; they
are in need of the rest which is not getting due to the sound at night.
Please publish my problem into your esteemed daily, so that the higher authorities will notice our
problem and find some solutions over it.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)

12. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the bad condition of the hospital in your locality.
Ans.
To
The Editor,
The Statesman,
Kolkata -700001
Sub: Bad condition of the hospital
Through the columns of your esteemed daily I would like to ventilate my views about the bad condition
of hospital in our locality.
The condition of the hospital in our locality is very deplorable. There are sweepers in every hospital but
they do not clean the hospital regularly. The number of beds is limited. So, many patients have to lie
down on the floor. The doctor and nurses come, sign and go. They do not take care of the patient. They
are found more interested in private clinic than hospital. Crumbs lie here and there. Dogs move about
eating them with heart's content. The patients cry for help and medicine.
Under the above circumstances, I pray and hope that the Government should take proper steps to solve
the problem as early as possible.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
13. Write a letter to the local police station for a missing diary of your lost bi-cycle/aadhar card/admit
card.
Ans.
To
The Officer-in-Charge
Baguiati Police Station
North 24 Prganas
Sub:- The loss of a bi-cycle
Respected Sir,
I would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that I am Rahul Roy,C/O- Shankar Roy from
Kalitala, Bongaon. I am begging your kind attention to the missing of my bi-cycle.
Yesterday I went to the JBS City Shipping Mall keeping my bi-cycle locked under a shade. After
marketing when I came to the shade, surprisingly I saw my bi-cycle was missing. I was terribly shocked
to spy the fact. I can't believe that till now. I had been looking for it for the hole day but without use. No
one could help me but I was informed that there were some cases of loss of bi-cycle there. Hence I decide
to report the matter to you. It was a new Hero Cycle of Black colour bearing the No. 678234.
So therefore I am requesting you to look into the matter seriously as well as find my missing bi-cycle.
The govt. should take the matter seriously and take necessary positive steps against such antisocial
activities in the area.

Thanking you from the core of my heart.

Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
14. Write a letter to the chairman of your municipality complaining about the insanitary condition of
your locality.
Ans.
To,
The Chairman,
Kolkata Municipal Corporation,
Kolkata
Sub : insanitary condition of our locality
Respected Sir,
I would like to draw your kind attention towards the poor sanitary condition of my locality. I regret to
inform you that the sanitary conditions of our locality becoming bad to worse day by day. The sweepers
are very careless and irregular. Sometimes no sweeper comes for many days and the drains remain
choked. They give out the foul smell and mosquitoes and flies breed in them. It is very harmful to
health.
The attention of the sanitary inspector was drawn to this bad condition but with no result. I, therefore,
request you to visit the locality personally and see things for yourself.
I hope you will be kind enough to look into this matter and get the place cleaned up as early as possible.
Thanking you from the core of my heart.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
15. Write a letter to the bank manager requesting him a educational loan/ a student credit card.
Ans.
To,
The Branch Manager
Sbi Bank
Kolkata
Sub: Regarding Education Loan
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter to submit my request for education loan of Rs.8,00,000 for my professional
course.

I have scored 852 rank in AIEEE examinations and I have secured admission in IIT- Kanpur in
Computer Science which will start from August 1st, 2018. The duration of this course will be four years.
I have been a rank holder throughout my education and in my 12th grade, I scored 97.8% with Science
stream.
I will be in need of Rs. 8,00,000 to meet all expenses including my college fees and hostel fees. I have
submitted my loan application for the same.
My guarantor will be my father who is working with an MNC in Pune. And I choose to repay the loan
after I finish my college. As security for the loan, I can pledge my commercial property located at
Inorbit Mall, worth Rs. 50,00,000 which is in my father’s and my name.
I request to please consider my request for education loan as I am in urgent need of it to support my
studies. I have attached a photostat copy of my admission letter from the college. I also have all my
original documents ready to move ahead with the process.
Looking forward for your response.
Thanking You.
Place: (Your Name)
16. Write a letter to the Postmaster complaining about the delay in the delivery of a very urgent letter
addressed to you, due to negligence of the postman.
Ans.
To
The postmaster,
Arambagh Post Office
Arambagh, Hooghly.
Subject: Delayed delivery of urgent letter.
Sir,
With due respect, I, the undersigned, would like to inform you that I am a resident of Arambagh. It is
under the jurisdiction of Arambagh Post Office. I want to draw your kind attention to the fact that a
very urgent letter which was addressed to me was delivered to me very late.
Due to this, I have to suffer a lot. It was an interview call letter. Due to the negligence of your postman I
have lost a golden opportunity that could change my life. The letter was delivered to me after the end of
the scheduled date for the interview. No excuse will be considered for such negligence in public work.
So I earnestly request you to take necessary steps against the concerning postman and to ensure the
delivery of letters in exact time.
Thanking You.
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The Eyes Have It Ans. C) light and darkness

 The narrator asked the new passenger if 7. Kalam had –

A) charming looks B) undistinguished looks C) mosque for –

Ans. B) enthusiasm. 5)Who was bestowed the title of Bahadur in

father acted as a mediator. He strived to = 6]

His brother bodyguard, the Tsar went on alone to meet the

and chopping 13. “But this alone won’t do it”-‘It’ refers to –

SAQ 10)What does the phrase ‘earth cave’ refer to?

5. “And then it is done”. – What is being Ans. A) Petrarchan sonnet

4. The stream in the valley flows – A)pleasant B)warm C)asleep D)peaceful

 The poet wants to convey a great meaningless slaughter of the youth. It

3. Justify the title of the poem ‘Asleep in the Mcq

fair’? duration of summer is too short a date.

Marks - 6  The everlasting youthfulness and beauty

8. The Grasshopper sings – Ans. B) the shrill chirpings of the Cricket

6) Chubukov ordered Lomov to shut up or he Ans. [a] catch black beetles

The Eyes Have It (M.C.Q.) Ans. a) Bahadur

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a) firm soil b) anchoring earth c) Ans. [c] in his side.

a) the earth’s cave b) the uprooted tree c) Ans. [b] warm.

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Ans. [c] May. Ans. [c] pleasant weed

16) Nature’s changing course is – The Eyes Have It - Saq

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Ans. The bearded man wanted to take revenge [H.S. -2016]

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Ans : "Leperous hide" refers to the discolored 6. (a) Do as Directed :

Ans : I asked why he hadn't look out of the

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(iii) Where did the Tsar fall asleep?

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6. (a) Do as Directed : 2. (a) Answer any four of the following

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Ans : The name of Apj Abdul Kalam’s mother 6. (a) Do as Directed :

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Ans : in, into, an, the, out, to Ans : interesting

(c) Correct the error in the following sentence.

Textual Grammar Ans. The woman asked if she had been

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Foundation Day of Our School

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125th birthday celebration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Ans : Global Warming awareness camp

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World Environment Day Celebrations

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