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SRI DEVI THE BEST TUITION CENTRE Page 1
THE BEST TUITION CENTRE
STRICTLY BASED ON THE COMMON SYLLABUS
AND
GOVERNMENT BLUE PRINT PATTERN
ENGLISH PAPER I & II
PREPARED BY
L.ANIL KUMAR ,B.TECH ., MBA
ENGLISH TEACHER ,
MAHARISHI VIDYA MANDIR MATRICULATION SCHOOL
REVIEW , EDITED AND DRAFTED BY
L.SUNIL KUMAR , B.E.CSE., MCA
PRINCIPAL @ MAHARISHI
VIDYA MANDIR MATRICULATION SCHOOL
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ENGLISH I STUDY MATERIAL
STRICTLY BASED ON GOVERNMENT BLUE PRINT & MODEL
A1.A CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE SYNONYM OF THE UNDERLINED WORDS:
LESSON-1
01.popular-well known
02.amazing- surprising (govt.quarterly &half yearly)
03.battered- rags
04.extended-offered
05.patched-tears (Govt.quarterly)
06.profile-outline of the face/head
07.accomplishment-a well learned ability, achievement (dept.model.1)
08.ineffectual-not doing anything worthy
09.glum-sullen, dejected, displeased (Govt.quarterly)
10.freckled-brown spots on the skin
11.ragged-untidy
12.wizened-looking dried up through age
13.parchment-a piece of paper
14.piteous -sad, sorrowfull
15.coarse-made of large rough cloth
16. alms-offerings
17.forlorn-forsaken,lonely
18.sovereign-a former gold coin worth 1 pound
19.coppers-coins of lower denomination
20.commissioned-ordered
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LESSON.2
01.Articulate- to express thoughts or feelings clearly in words.
02.figure out-make out, guess (Dept.model.1)
03.profound-felt or experienced very strongly
04.quartet- music composed for group of singers
05.repetoire- a performer knows all the plays, songs.
06.fanatic-eagerly, enthusiastic (govt.quarterly)
07.unquenchable-that cannot be satisfied
08.irreverent-not showing respect.
09.master-to learn or understand completely.(Govt.quarterly)
LESSON-3
01.Invidious-unjust
02.reverent-respectful
03.generous-benevolent
04.unsophisticated-inexperienced
05.Hostile-opposing
06.rising-replying, responding
07.tender-offer
08.discharged-carried out
09.privilege-special right, benefit
10.privileged-prestigious
11.suffice-enough,adequate
12.exacting-demanding,challenging (Dept model.1)
13.truism-a statement that is obviously true
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14.indispensable- absolutely essential
15.Earnestness-seriousness
16.Prosecute-continue, pursue
17.subordinates treats as of lesser importance
18.unsophisticated-simple ,natural
19.unfits-does not suit
20.prey-victim
21.redress-compensation
LESSON-4
01.Soaring-rising, increasing (Govt.Half yearly &Dept.model.1)
02.Scramble-Struggle
03.Heaving-funningly crowded
04.fanned out-Spread out
05.rumour-false story
06.Panic-fear
07.corridors-Passages
08.Erupt-suddenly happen
09.torrent-an outpour
10.to swam-to crowd onto something
11.Jamming-pushing with force
12.jostile-Push roughly in a crowd
13.Melee-Rushing
14.brawl- a noisy and violent fight
15.cereal-pulse
16.Yields-production
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17.Decade-a period of ten years
18.frenzied- violent activity
19.pursuit-chase
20.Triumphantly-victoriously
21.Hauls back-pulls back
22.lentil-dried seed used for cooking
23.stew-meat and vegetables cooked slowly in food.
LESSON.5
01.undervalued-importance, goodness or value not recognised
02.denied-Refused (Govt.Half yearly)
03.tragedy-Sad happening
04.sadistically-getting pleasure out of hurting someone
05.Tortured-made to suffer
06.Brutality-cruelty
07.Shortcomings-defects
08.hide and seek-evades
09.campaigned-organised activity
10.diligence-Steady effort
11.persistence-continuous effort
12.initiating-Starting
13.challenge-difficult task
14.implementation-carrying out
15.documentation-being recorded in documents
16.exceptional-unusual
17.penalised-punished
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18.surplus market-where several jobs are available
19.simultaneously-at the same time
20.intervence-become involved in
21.Legislated-made into a law
LESSON-6
01.Species-groups with biological likeness
02.breeding haunts-nesting places
03.stresses-difficult conditions,hardships
04.Variation-degree of change
05.Well defined-Clearly marked
06.Higher reaches-on top of the mountains
07.voyagers-Travellers
08.Seldom-not often, rerely
09.flocks.-Birds of the same kind
10.Excited-In a state of great activity
11.Fluttering-moving lightly and quickly
12.Twittering-chirping
13.Restricted-limited
14.Fascinating-very intersting
LESSON-7
01.Renovated-Repaired into good condition(Govt.half yearly& Dept.model)
02.Valour-bravery
03.Scantily-Insufficiently
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04.monolithic-massive,monumental
05.moat-deep wide ditch
06.notching-cutting
07.contrivances-machines
08.vimanam-The top of the seat of the deity
09.opulence-lavishness,Richness
10.Staunch-steadfast
11.intricate-fine,delicate
12.sancity-holiness
13.munificence-generosity
14.cloisters-covered passages
15.magnanimous-Splendid
16.grandiose-impressive
17.herculean-mighty
18.patronage-support
1.B CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE ANTONYMS OF THE UNDERLINED WORD:
LESSON.1
01.inability x ability (Govt.quarterly)
02.eagerly x indifferently
03. piteous x joyous
04. private x public (govt. quarterly & half yearly)
05. rare x common.
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LESSON.2
01.Survival x death(Govt. quarterly)
02.respect x humiliation
03.appreciated x praised
04.external x internal
05.fortunate x unfortunate
06.invisible x visible
07.imprisoned x released
08.brutality x humaneness (Dept.model.1)
09.several x few (Dept. model.1)
10.clear x vague(Govt. quarterly)
11.effective x ineffective (Govt. Half yearly)
LESSON.3
01.indispensable x inessential
02.reverence x disrespect
03.obey x disobey
04.public x private
05.true x lie, false
06.whole x part
07.discipline x indiscipline
08.most x least
09.immediately x slowly
10. helpful x unhelpful
11. expected x unexpected
12. remember x forget (Govt. quarterly)
13. later x earlier
14. irreverent x respectful (Dept.model.1)
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15.grateful x ungrateful
16. definite x undefinite
17. advantage x disadvantage
18. certain x uncertain
19. success x failure
20. importance x unimportance
21. easy x difficult
22. strong x weak
23. rough x smooth(govt. half yearly)
LESSON.4
01.wide x narrow
02.clean x dirty
03. foreign x local
04.sweet x bitter (govt. half yearly)
05. proud x humble
06. selfish x generous
07. panic x calmness (Dept. model.1)
08.sufficient x insufficient
09. reduce x increase
10. individual x society
11. possible x impossible
12. responsibility x irresponsibility
13. narrow x broad
14. began x end
15. late x soon
16. disappear x appears
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LESSON.5
01.Included x excluded
02.large x small
03.tragedy x comedy
04.Particular x general
05.cursed x blessed
06.difficult x easy
07.closed x opened
08.refuse x accept
09.departure x arrived
10.minimum x maximum
11.domestic x foreign
12.invisible x visible
LESSON.6
01.regular x irregular
02.particular x general
03.living x dying
04.mighty x weak
05.sudden x gradual
06.wild x mild
07.bright x dull, dim
08.stopping x starting
09.absence x presence
10.artificial x natural
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LESSON.7
11.rich x poor
12.ancient x modern
13.famous x notorious
14.Valour x cowardice
15.palace x hut
16.manificent x small
17.beautiful x ugly
18.revealed x concealed
19.many x few
20.privileged x deprived (Dept model.1)
21.Impressive x unaccept
22. opulence x poverty
23.patronised x discouraged
24. ascended x dethroned
1.C ANSWER ANY TEN OF THE FOLLOWING:
01. The common expansion of CCTV is
a) charged channel television
b) closed channel television
c) closed- circuit television
d) checked- circuit television
ans: option (c)
02. PA – Personal assistant (govt.quarterly)
03. PS- personal secretary
04. BPO- Business Process Outsourcing(Govt. quarterly)
05. KPO- Knowledge Process Outsourcing
06. B.Tech – Bachelor of Technology
07. SBI- State Bank of India
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08. RRB- Railway Recruitment board
09. TAFE- Tractor and Farm Equipment (govt. quarterly)
10. TANSI- Tamilnadu Small Scale Industries
11. RAM- Random Access Memory (Govt. quarterly)
12. ROM- Read Only Memory(Govt. quarterly)
13. VISCOM- Visual communication
14. AIR- All India Radio (Govt. quarterly)
15. UFO- United fund organization
16. CA- charted accountant
17. UAE- united Arab Emirates
18. NGO- Non governmental Organisation
19. SSC- Staff Selection Commission
20. UNESCO- United National Educational Scientific and cultural organization
21. CAT- Career Aptitude Test
22. NEWS-North East West South
23. UN- United Nations (Govt. quarterly)
24. AIDS-Acquired Imunno Deficiecy Diseases.(govt.Quarterly)
25. CPU-Central Processing Unit(govt. half yearly)
CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT IS CORRECT IN ITS MEANING: (DEPT.MODEL.1)
a)we will set sail for japan next week,
b)we will set sale for japan next week.
Ans: option (a)
01. The colour of your hair is same as that of the hare(hair/hare)
02. Do you Know the answer? No I don`t(no/know)
03. I can hear the bell from here(hear/here).
04. our day on earth is measured by the hour(hour,our)
05. He wants to buy a flat by selling his house. (by/buy)
06. I placed a cube of ice on my eyes.(eyes, ice) (govt.half yearly)
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07. I have seen the first scene(seen/scene).(govt. quarterly)
REPLACE THE UNDERLINED WORD WITH ITS EQUIVALENT AMERICAN
ENGLISH WORD:
If you take the lift to the tenth floor you will find the office you are looking for on
your right. (Dept.model.1)
Ans: lift- escalator.
01.center-centre (Govt.quarterly)
02. practice-practise (govt.quarterly)
03. focused-focused
04. organize-organise
05. metre-meter
06.programme-program(Govt.half yearly)
07.colour-color (Govt.half yearly)
08.skilful-skillful
09.theatre-theater
10.neighbour-neighbor
11.favourite-favorite
12.tyre-tire
13.fellow-guy
14.jam-jelly
15.anticlockwise-counterclockwise
16.bonnet-hood
17.boot-trunk
18.blind-window shade
19.chips-french fries
20.cot-crib
21.cutting –clipping
22. dustbin- garbage
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23. fire brigade-fire department
24. goods train- freight train
25.interval-intermission
26.jug-pitcher
27.rise-raise
28.shop assistant- sales clerk
29.single-one way
30. torch-flashlight
31. washbasin-sink
32.windscreen-windstriold
33.witness box- witness stand
34. zeel-zee
35. To blow one`s own trumpet- to blow one`s own horn
36. like a cat on hot bricks- like a cat on a hot tin roof
37. to lock the stable door after the horse has bolted- to lock the barn door after
the horse is stolen
38. a storm in a tea cup- a tempest in a teacup/tea spot.
WHICH OF THE GIVEN WORDS BELOW CAN BE REPLACED AFTER THE WORD
CAR TO FORM A COMPOUND WORD: (DEPT. MODEL.1)
a) street b)park c)house d) top
ans: car
01. white –colour (Govt.quarterly)
02. car-park(Govt. quarterly)
03. water-wash (Govt.quarterly)
04. book-worm (govt.quarterly)
05. headache (govt.Half yearly)
06. ice-cream(govt. half yearly)
07. work-book(govt. half yearly)
08. water-proof(govt. half yearly)
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09. air-port
10. hand-written
11.over-load
12.child-hood
13.safe-guard
14.moon-light
15. river-bed
16. type-writer
17.land-mark
18. sea-food
19.school-boy
20.good-will
21.soft-ware
22.walking- stick
23.sewing-machine
24.in-sight
25. wash-out
25. night-fall
What is the plural form of the word `Locus`? (Dept model.1 & Govt. quarterly)
a)locuses b)loci c)locae
ans: b)loci
01. axis-axes
02. crisis-crises
03. focus-foci
04. terminus-termini
05. genie-genies
06. memorandum-memoranda
07. stratum-strata
08. aquarium-aquaria
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09. alumna-alumni
10. sheep-sheep
11. deer-deer (Govt. quarterly)
12. species-species
13. aircraft-aircraft
14. corps-corps
15. swine-swine
16. dining room-dining rooms
17. grown-up- grown-ups
18. spoonful-spoonfuls
19. daughter-in-law-daughters-in-law
20. runner-up – runners-up
21. governor-general-governors-general
22. man servant- men servants
23. woman student- women students
24. cattle-cattle
25. spectacles-spectacles
26. means-means
27. premises-premises
28. analysis-analyses
29. criterion-criteria
30. series-series
31. erratum-errata
32. cupful-cupfuls
33. innings-innings
34. curriculum-curricula
35. medium-media
36. leaf-leaves(Govt.Half yearly)
37. mouse-mice(Govt.Half yearly)
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ATTACH A PREFIX TO THE WORD ‘TAKEN’ FROM THE LISTS GIVEN BELOW TO
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE:
She was ….taken for his mother as the child looked just like her.(Govt.Dept.model.1)
a) un- b) en- c)mis- d)dis-
Ans: mistaken
01. Music-musician
02. announce-announcement
03. fair-fairly
04. in-insecure
05. vision-envision
06. noble-ignoble
07. miser-miserable
08. announce-unannounce
09. sub-subject, substandard
10. em-empower
11. ultra-ultraviolet
12. hyper-hypertension
13. trans-transform
14. over-overlap
15. inter-interlock
16. need-needy
17. bright-brightness
18. credit-creditable
19. secret-secretful
20. narrat-narration
21. performa-performance
22. colour-colourful
23. danger-dangerous
24. craftsman-craftsmanship
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25. enormous-enormousness
26. metal-metallic
REPLACE THE UNDERLINED WORD IN THE SENTENCE WITH ONE OF THE
PHRASEL VERBS GIVEN BELOW TO CONVEY THE SAME MEANING:
I will search the dictionary for the meaning of this word. (Dept.Model.1)
a)look upon b)look up to c) look up d) look at
Ans: c) look up
01. get on- keep for future use (govt.half yearly)
02. give in- continue to resist (Govt. Half yearly)
03. stand out- yield (Govt. Half yearly)
04. lay by- have a friendly relationship (Govt.Half yearly)
05. give up-abandon (govt.quarterly)
06. lay over- move back
07. get back-return
08. stand off- stop at a place on a journey
09. stand back-aloof, reserved
10. look after- take care (govt. quarterly)
11. look into-examine, investigate
12. give out- yield (govt.quarterly)
13. break down- fail, stop
14. break off- end
15. break up-dissolve
16. come up- mention
17. fall in –collapse
18. fall off- become less
19. get in-enter
20. get off- get out
21. go ahead- proceed
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22. go against-oppose
23. go by- rules
24. pull back- withdraw
25. pull up-stop
26. put down- note down
27. put off- postpone
28. take in-deceive
29. Take over-take charge
30. turn down- reject
31. turn off-switch off
32. turn on- switch on
33. turn up- appear
34. turn out-produce
35. pick out-select
SEPARATE THE SYLLABLES OF ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
WORDS:(DEPT.MODEL.1)
a) agriculture b) monument c) duties
Ans:
a-gri-cul-ture
mo-nu-ment
du-ties
01.properly - pro-per-ly(govt.quarterly)
02.entertainment - en-ter-tain-ment
03. astronomy - as-tro no-my (Govt.Quarterly)
04.observable - ob-ser-va- ble
05.permanent - per-ma-nent
06. about - a-bout
07. inside – in-side
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08. people - peo-ple
09. music - mu-sic
10. guitarist - gui-ta-rist
11. prisoners - pri-so-ners
12. survival - sur-vi-val
13. internal – in-ter- nal
14.barely - bare-ly
15. fanatic – fa-na-tic
16.philarmonic - phil-hor-mo-nic
17.extravaganze- ex-tra-va-gan-ze
18. articulate - ar-ti-cul-ate
19. astrologer - as- tro-lo-ger(govt.half yearly)
CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE WORD TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE:
01.He likes to …….. his favourite TV serial the whole hour.
a) see b) watch
Ans: watch
02. His dream is to go……. For higher studies.
a)foreign b)abroad
Ans: abroad
03.Harish ……..to pass in his exams.
a) expects b)hopes
Ans: hopes
04.Many of the guests suffered from stomach…….after the feast
a) pain b)ache
Ans: b)ache
05.He ………his purse and was searching for it.
a)misplaced b)displaced
Ans: a) Misplaced
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CONSTRUCT A SENTENCE USING ONE OF THE WORDS GIVEN BELOW:
a) earnest b)earnestly c) earnestness
Ans:
Vinoth worked in earnest to get promotion.
Vinoth worked earnestly towards promotion.
Vinoth worked in earnestness to gain promotion.
REFRAME THE SENTENCE USING THE UNDERLINED WORD AS A VERB:
01.The teacher gave a definition of the formula through an illustration.
Ans: The teacher defined the formula through an illustration.
02.comforts-comfort, comfortable (adjective)
03.Inscriptions –inscribed (verb)
04.real- realistic(adjective)
05.removal-removed(verb)
WHICH OF THE TWO SENTENCES GIVEN BELOW CONVEYS THE FOLLOWING
MEANING?
01.“ They did not succeed in any other subject”
a) These are the only students successful in the mathematics test.
b) These are the students successful only in the mathematics test.
Ans: b) These are the students successful only in the Mathematics test.
02.If not for his help, I wouldn’t have succeeded
a) I succeeded only with his help
b) I had succeeded even without his help.
Ans: I succeeded only with his help.
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03.Baskar is not more timid than Prakash.
a)Baskar is braver than prakash.
b) Prakash is equally timid as baskar.
Ans: prakash is equally timid as baskar:
04.Either of the teams will be selected.
a) Any one of the teams will be selected.
b) Both of the teams will be selected.
Ans: Anyone of the teams will be selected.
05. Maria hardly Works
a) She works hard.
b) she does not work at all.
Ans: She does not work at all.
SECTION-B –GRAMMAR
II.(A) RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING AS DIRECTED:
01.If the driver had been alert…………………
a) the accident can be avoided
b) the accident could be avoided
c) the accident could have been avoided
Ans: The accident could have been avoided
02. If Raj had got enough water, he would have shared it with his neighbour
03.Anandh would have found a job, if he had attended the interview.
04.If baghya hadn’t started early,she would have been late to work.
05. James would have got a prize, If he had performed well.
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06.If we had saved rain water more in ponds and lakes,We could have survived
the drought.
07.If you waste water,you will suffer.
08.If you lend me some money,I can buy a new car.
09.If Naveen is late,he will be punished.
10. If the bus breaks down,I won’t be able to attend the class.
11. If it rains,I shall get wet.
12. If he worked hard, he would pass.
13.If she asked me, I would help her
14.If he studied well,he would pass the exam.
15.If he went late,he would not get water.
16.If I won a lottery,I would feed a lot of people.
17.If I got out of the gate,the dog would bite us.
18.If I had more money I would buy a new car.
IDENTIFY THE PATTERN OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:
He answered my question instantly.
a)S V O A
b)S V C A
c)S V IO DO
Ans: a) S V O A
01. Raju woke up-S+V
02. He Wore his new uniform-S+V+O
03. His father gave him his schoolbag-S+V+IO+DO
04. He was excited-S+V+C
05. Reading made him a complete man-S+V+O+C
06. He was going to school-S+V+A
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CHOOSE THE CORRECT QUESTION TAG FOR THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:
Students should be allowed to use the library everyday……….?
a)should they
b)Isn’t it
c)Shouldn’t they
Ans: c)Shouldn’t they
01. You have a pen,haven’t you?
02. You don’t have a pen,do you?
03. This lesson is easy,isn’t it?
04. You can study well,can’t you?
05. The bell has not rung,has it?
06. The sun sets in the west,doesn’t it?
07. people shouldn’t be rude to one another,should they?
08. The bus is early today,isn’t it?
09. There is no water in the tank, isn’t it?
10. People ought to keep the stress clean, oughtn’t they?
11. I shall carry the bags for you,shan’t I?
12. The conductor will not give you change for Rs.10/-,will he?
13. our team will win the match,won’t they?
14. The flag has four colours on it,hasn’t it?
15. I haven’t answered your questions,have I?
16. Plants give out oxygen during the day,don’t they?
17. You should treat each other with respect,shouldn’t you?
No other girl in the class is……………………….Kamala.
a)most clever as
b)more clevere as
c)as clever as
Ans: c) as clever as
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01.Very few mountains are…………Mt.fuji.
a)higher than
b)as high as
c)the highest as
Ans: b) as high as.
02.Jack fruits grow ………water melons.
a) as large as
b)larger than
c) the largest among
Ans:b) larger than
03.I found that nobody had a handwriting………..sudha’s
a)better than
b)as good as
c)as best as
Ans: b)as good as
04.The coconut in this tree are……..any other tree.
a)as less as
b)lesser than
c)less than
Ans:c)less than
05. My old cycle isn’t…………(expensive)……….a new one.
Of course, it is not……….(comfortable)…………the new one.
Ans: as expensive as, as comfortable as
06.And it doesn’t look………..(attractive)……….the new one,either.
Ans:as attractive as
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07. Ice is…………snow. (as light as)
08. Yours words are………..your father’s (not as effective as)
09. My watch is ……….yours,too [just as expensive as]
10. This soap removes stains………the other [as effective as]
11. He rides………….she does [as fast as]
12. Bar soap doesn’t clean……….soap powder. [as effective as]
13. The new menu is………….the old menu [richer than]
14. The new waiters are…………old waiters [better than]
15. The cream cake is……….the plain cake [more expensive than]
16. The new sweets are………[better]
17. It is getting………..to find an inexpensive restaurant [more and more difficult]
18. The prices of vegetables are going………..[higher and higher]
19. It is getting……….. [harder and harder]
20. Air-conditioners are becoming…………..expensive [less and less]
21. ……….the queue,…………..the service. [the shorter, the faster]
22. ………….the restaurant,…………….the bill.[the more expensive, the heavier]
23. This is the……..beautiful sight I have ever seen. [most]
24. The man is ……… the boy [better]
25. This pen is the ……expensive pen in the world. [most]
26. Ramu is the……….(good) boy in the class. [ best]
27. Arun is the……..(bad) of the two brothers of the two brothers. [worst]
28. Kala is………(pretty) her sister. [as pretty as]
29. Varun is………..(intelligent) of all the boys. [The most intelligent]
CHOOSE THE SENTENCE WHICH CORRECTLY CONVEYS THE MEANING OF THE
SENTENCE GIVEN BELOW:
01.Nobody can forget how India won her freedom.
a)Everyone cannot forget how India won her freedom.
b)Everyone can remember how India won her freedom.
c)Everyone cannot remember how India won her freedom.
Ans:b
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02.We did not find the key missing.
a) we lost the key.
b) we are sure the key is missing.
c) We got the key.
Ans:c)
03.At the cost of his life, he saved her from drowning.
a) He lost his life to save her.
b) He risked his life to save her.
c) He and she lost their lives.
Ans: b)
01. ……………..the rain, the match continued.
a) In the event of
b) In spite of
c) Because of
Ans: a) In the event of
02.Have belief in what you do.
03. You should sympathise with those who are struggling.
04. you must not enter the wider world without knowledge.
05. If you use your opportunities properly, you will be successful in life.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT VERB FORM TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE:
01. He agreed…………me a computer.
a)buy
b)buying
c)to buy
Ans: c) To buy
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02. The society has nothing………..(do) with the environment. [To do]
03. One of the first cultures…………(articulate) how music really works. [to articulate]
04. We were shocked ………(hear) the news. [to hear]
CHOOSE THE CORRECT PHRASE TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE:
01.The farmers were keen …….the fields before the monsoon.
a) for harvesting
b) on harvesting
c) to harvesting
Ans: b)
02.My mother likes ………(help) the poor people. [helping]
CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE ARTICLE TO COMPLETE THE MEANING:
01.I have brought you a collection of…..award winning books of this year [an]
01. ….apple….day keeps doctor away, is….. well known proverb [an, a, the]
02. Once there lived …..crow. It went in search of…….Water. [a, the]
03. ……..poorman bought…….new shirts. [the,a]
04. Karthik is …. Famous percussionist. [a]
05. He is ….. Indian [an]
06. He cannot hear sounds clearly as he has …. Problem in hearing. [a]
07. He performs bare foot so that he can feel….. vibrations of…instruments
in….orchestra [the ,the, an]
CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE PREPOSITION TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE:
01. The people stood……. The road to watch the procession go by.
a)across b)along c)on
Ans: a)
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02. Leave your books …. The table [0n]
03. There is not enough space…. The desk and the bench. [between]
04. The work will be over….(by, on)this evening. [by]
05. The papers are to be prepared…….(by, within) a month. [within]
06. My uncle will visit me…..(at, in) may. [In]
07. The cat hid…….(behind, under) the door. [behind]
08. Ravi stayed with his uncle…..(for,by) six months. [for]
09. Go to the room ……..the staircase.[besides]
10. Arrange them……. The classes commence.[before]
11. We were traveling….(on/by) a lonely road….(in/at) night. [on,at]
12. We couldnot get help ……(of/from) anyone. [from]
13. We found an isolated bungalow far……(below/down) the road. [below]
14. It was well known……(admist/in) some dense trees.[admist]
15. We stayed….(in/within) the bungalow…..(till/upto) it was bright day. [in,till]
16. We sought the help ……(of/from) a villager ……(after/until) a whole day’s
wait.[of, after]
17. We then continued…..(on/for) our journey. [on]
II.B REWRITE AS DIRECTED.
FROM THE CONTEXT OF THE TWO SENTENCES GIVEN BELOW FORM A SINGLE
SENTENCE.
01.Anand heard that he had won the first prize.
Anand jumped with joy.
Ans: When Anand heard that he had won the first prize, Anand jumped with joy.
(or)
On hearing that he had won the first prize, Anand jumped with joy.
02.The crowd at the beach saw the clouds darkening. They hurried home.
When the crowd at the beach saw the clouds darkening, they hurried home.
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03.The dog barks at strangers. My neighbour has a dog.
My neighbour has a dog which barks at stranger.
05. Kiran is very ill. She cannot go to school today
Kiran is too little to go to school today.
06. The lid of the bottle is very tight.I cannot open it.
The lid of the bottle is too tight to open
REWRITE THIS SENTENCE USING THE PASSIVE VOICE:
01.I had sharpened my pencil and I had used it sketch the diagram.
My pencil had been sharpened and it had been used to sketch the diagram.
02.He was awarded a prize by the Government.
The government awarded him a prize.
03.The certificates were issued to the students.
They issued the certificates to the students.
04. The manager did not give them a bonus.
They were not given a bonus by the manager.
05. The old man completed his work.
The old man’s work was completed by him.
07. They must arrest the culprits
The culprits must be arrested.
06. We should help the poor.
The poor should be helped by us.
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FROM THE CONTEXT OF THE TWO SENTENCES GIVEN BELOW FORM A SINGLE
SENTENCE USING THE “IF’ CLAUSE:
The glass falls
The glass breaks
Ans: If the glass falls,it breaks.
Or
If the glass falls,it will break.
01. I wish I am a bird.
I will fly independently.
Ans: If I were a bird, I would fly independently.
02.We must save water.
The future generation should not suffer (use unless clause)
Ans:Unless we save water the future generation will suffer.
3. The diamonds should shine.
They should be polished.
Ans: If the diamonds are polished, they will shine.
04. I did not lock the door.
The thief had entered.
Ans: If I had locked the door, the thief would not have entered.
05. we could not play. There was raining.(using‘As)
As there was raining, we could not play.
06.Rani is a brilliant student. She didn’t get any centum (use eventhough)
Eventhough Rani is a brilliant student, she didn’t get any centum.
07.Cheetah is faster than the tiger. [begin with tiger]
The Tiger is not as fast as cheetah.
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08.she worked hard but she failed [begin with though]
Though she worked hard she failed.
09.Platinum costs more than gold. [begin with gold]
Gold is not so costs as platinum.
Or
Gold is cheaper than platinum.
10. She was poor but she helped everyone.(Inspite of)
Inspite of being poor, she helped everyone.
READ THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES ABOUT SMITHA’S FAMILY AND WRITE AN
OBSERVATION IN A SINGLE SENTENCE USING ANY ONE OF THE DEGREES OF
COMPARISON.
Smitha is 5 feet tall.
Kumar is 4.5 feet tall.
Prem is 3.5 feet tall.
Nina is 3.5 feet tall.
Mohan is 6 feet tall.
Ans:Mohan is the tallest in Smitha’s family.
Or
Mohan is taller than anyother member in Smitha’s family.
Or
No other member is as tall as Mohan in Smitha’s family.
Or
Nina is the shortest member in Smitha’s family.
Or
Nina is shorter than anyother member in Smitha’s family.
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Or
No other member is as short as Nina in Smitha’s family.
Or
Very few members are as tall as Kumar in Smitha’s family
Or
Kumar is taller than many other members in Smitha’s family.
Or
Kumar is one of the tallest members in Smitha’s family.
REWRITE THIS SENTENCE IN DIRECT SPEECH:
Pritam asked the shopkeeper whether he would exchange the defective torch which he
had bought from him the previous day.
Pritam said to the shopkeeper,”Sir, will you exchange the defective torch which I
bought from you Yesterday?”
01.Parveen told me that he did not go to movies often.
Parveen said to me,”I do not go to movies often”
02. Balaji exclaimed that I had rendered him a good deed.
Balaji said,”I have rendered you a good deed”
03. Naveen asked his brother if he would accompany him to the provisions store.
Naveen said to his brother,”Will you accompany me to the provision store”?
04. The headmaster advised us to switch off the fans when we left the class.
The headmaster said to us, “switch off the fans when you leave the class,”
05. Daya wanted to know if tickets were available for the music concert.
Daya said,”I want to know whether tickets were available for the music concert.
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06. Selvam wondered if he could climb that hill
Selvan said,” Can I climb this hill?”
07.The teacher reminded the students to stand up when the national anthem was being
sung.
The teacher said to the students,”Stands up when the National Anthem is being sung”
08.Lalitha told sarah that she had returned the library book the previous day.
Lalitha said to sarah,”I have returned the library book yesterday”
08. Gopi requested Suresh to lend him a pen.
Gopi said to suresh,”Please lend me a pen”.
09. The teacher told rangan that she was happy to see that he had done the exercise
correctly.
The teacher said to Rangan,”I am happy to see you have done the exercise correctly”
II. C) PUNCTATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:
The teacher said be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.
The teacher said,”Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.”
01.Giri was one of the 150 passengers who were abroad the fateful plane that crashed
while landing at the mangalore airport he had a miraculous escape as he clung to a tree
on which he had landed while jumping from the plane oh what a narrow escape through
he to himself.
Giri was one of the 150 passengers, who were abroad the fateful plane that crashed,
While landing at the Mangalore Airport.He had a miraculous escape as he clung to a
tree,on which he had landed, while jumping from the plane,”Oh! What a narrow
escape”,thought he, to himself.
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SECTION-C(PROSE-15 MARKS)
III A) ANSWER BRIEFLY ANY FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1.What was Hughie’s financial status?
HUGHIE’S FINANCIAL STATUS:
Hughie had a well learned ability and he tried everything to earn money.But he was
not successful. Hughie financial status was very low as he had no profession.
“Unless one is wealthy there is no use in being a charming fellow”
2.What was the condition laid down by the Colonel to allow Hughie’s engagement to
laura?
CONDITION LAID DOWN BY COLONEL:
Hughie had to bring him ten thousand pounds of his own to marry Laura is the
condition laid by Colonel.
“Hughie had to bring him ten thousand pounds of his own”
3.Why was Hughie upset?
HUGHIE UPSET:
Hughie was upset because he was not able to fulfill the Colonel’s condition.He did not
have so much money.
“Hughie was displeased because he was not able to bring ten thousand pounds”
4.What makes you feel Alan was a good painter?
ALAN WAS A GOOD PAINTER:
Alan’s picture were eagerly sought after. This line makes us feel Alan was a good
painter.
“When Alan took up the brush, he was a real master”
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5.What made the old man look a typical beggar?
THE OLD MAN LOOKED A TYPICAL BEGGAR:
The old man had aged, wrinkled face. He had piteous expression, tattered
clothes and patched boots. This made him look like a typical beggar.
6.Why is the model’s face his fortune?
THE MODEL’S FACE:
A model’s face and his expression should impress the onlookers. It earns money and
fame for him. So a model’s face is his fortune.
“The Model’s face should impress the onlookers”
7. How many shillings make a pound?
SHILLINGS MAKE A POUND:
Twenty shillings make a pound.
8. What was the beggar’s true identity?
THE BEGGAR’S TRUE IDENTITY:
The beggar was Baron Hausberg, The richest man in Europe.S
“The beggar was a great friend of Trevor”
9. Why did Hughie fear an adverse reaction from the Baron:
HUGHIE’S FEAR:
The Baron was one of the richest men in Europe. Hughie had mistook him as a
beggar. He had insulted him by giving a Sovereign. So Hughie feared an adverse
reaction.
“Hughie had insulted Baron by giving a Sovereign”
“He was a wizened old man”
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10. Why did Hughie grow angry with Trevor?
HUGHIE GROWN ANGRY WITH TREVOR:
Hughie was angry with Trevor because he had revealed all his private affairs to the
model who was a beggar.
“Trevor had revealed all his private affairs to the beggar”
11.Why did Hughie wish to apologise to the Baron?
HUGHIE APOLOGISE:
Hughie thought that he had insulted the Baron by giving him a sovereign and
wished to apologise.
“I beg sir, that you will offer him my apologies,”stammered Hughie.
12.Differentiate-‘Millionaire Models’ and ‘Model Millionaires’.
Millionaire Models: A millionaire becomes a model.
Model millionaire: An example of a millionaire
“Millionaire models, are rare enough; model millionaires are rarer still!..”
LESSON.2
1.How is music different from astronomy?
MUSIC DIFFERENT FROM ASTRONOMY:
ASTRONOMY:
Greeks saw astronomy as the study of relationship between
• Observable
• Permanent
• External objects.
MUSIC:
Music was seen as the study of relationship between
• Invisible
• Internal &
• Hidden objects
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2. How did Messian spend his time in Prison?
MESSIAN SPENT HIS TIME IN PRISON:
Oliver Messian spent his time in prison by composing music. He was prisoner of
war. There was a
• cellist
• violinist &
• Clarinetist in the camp with him.
“He wrote his “Quartet for the End of Time” in 1940”
3.Why did art find a place, even in concentration camps?
ART FIND A PLACE IN CONCENTRATION CAMPS:
In concentration camps, necessities like food and water were not enough. People had to
battle with cold without warm clothing. Torture and beating were part of life for them.
The only conclusion there was art.
“Art is a part of the human spirit and survival”
4. What is the significance of art?
SIGNIFICANCE OF ART:
Art is a part of survival. Art is part of human spirit. An unquenchable expression of
who we are and our life has a meaning. Art is one of the ways we say,
“I am alive, and my life has meaning.”
5.Why didn’t the narrator play the piano after the terrible incident?
THE TERRIBLE INCIDENT:
The narrator thought that it was irrevent to play the piano on September 12,2001, as
the Twin Towers were destroyed only the previous day. He thought that after the terrible
incident, Music had no meaning.
“The Twin Towers of the World Trade centre, New york ,USA, were attacked and
destroyed on September 11,2001.”
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6.How did people express their grief?
PEOPLE EXPRESSED THEIR GRIEF:
On The very evening of September 11, the first organized activity was singing. People
sang”We shall overcome” and “America the beautiful.” The first communal response and
expression of grief was a concert.
7. Why isn’t music an extravaganze or a hobby?
MUSIC AN EXTRAVAGANZE OR A HOBBY:
Music is a basic need of human survival. Music is one of the ways we make sense of
our lives. It is one of the ways in which we express feelings when we have no words.
“Music helps us to understand things of life when our minds fails”
8. What are the two incidents that stress the importance of music as an essential art?
INCIDENT THAT STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC AS AN ESSENTIAL ART:
1. Life in the concentration camp.
2. The fall of the Twin Towers are the two Incidents.
9. What can artistes do to save the planet?
ARTISTES DONE TO SAVE THE PLANET.
Artistes can save the planet by creating
• harmony
• peace and
• mutual understanding.
“We shall overcome” and ,
“America the beautiful”
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LESSON.3
1. What requires Whole-hearted devotion?
WHOLE-HEARTED DEVOTION:
Acquiring Knowledge, not only for examinations but for later life also is an
important duty. Acquiring Knowledge needs Whole-hearted devotion.
“Knowledge requires Whole-hearted devotion”
2. What is your primary duty towards yourself?
OUR PRIMARY DUTY:
The primary duty of the student is
• To take the utmost advantage of your present position.
• To acquire a stock of Knowledge that will be useful
later in life.
“Knowledge is power”
3. What Kind of Character should you acquire while you are a student.
CHARACTER OF STUDENT:
A character, Which will raise the whole life of the people, with
whom we move and work.
“Good character leads to good behaviour”
4.What is the two unfold duty to be acquired by students?
TWO UNFOLD DUTY:
Acquiring Knowledge and Character are the two unfold duties acquired by
the student.
• Knowledge will be useful in later life
• Character enable the student to achieve success.
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4. Is Character influenced by surroundings?
CHARACTER INFLUENCED BY SURROUNDINGS:
The character acquired by a student while in school and college is
likely to be influenced by the people who are around.
Yes, “Character is influenced by surroundings”
5.What are the two valuable qualities to be practiced by you as a Student?
THE TWO VALUABLE QUALITIES:
The two Valuable qualities to be practiced by student are
6.When does one make decisions of his own?
DECISION MAKING:
Once a person’s education is completed his struggle of life commences.
When he starts earning, he becomes independent and this is the time he should make his
own decisions.
“One can make his own decisions, when he starts earning”
7. What is the precious virtue obtained out of reverence to the teachers?
THE PRECIOUS VIRTUE:
The appreciation of Discipline is the precious virtue obtained out of reverence
to the teachers.
“Discipline is one of the Principal lesson of the school or college life’
8. How would you define the True Spirit of Discipline?
TRUE SPIRIT OF DISCIPLINE:
The True spirit of Discipline Voluntary subordinates a person’s judgement,
his convenience and personal gain to common good.
“Discipline means voluntary Subordinating our judgement”
• Obedience to parents
• Reverence to teachers.
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9.What make Students give way to emotions easily?
STUDENTS GIVE WAY TO EMOTIONS EASILY:
Students possess
• Generous mind and
• Have simple and natural feelings in their hearts.
So they give way to emotions easily.
10.What should be the students attitude towards the government?
DUTY TO GOVERNMENT:
The attitude towards the government of the country, Such as it may be good,
bad or indifferent, should be one of Acquiescence, loyal acquiescence.
“Loyal Acquiescence should be the students attitude towards the government”
11. Prepare a list of all responsibilities you now face as a student.
LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsibility to parents
* Responsibility to fellow students
* Responsibility to those in authority over us.
LESSON 4
1.Do you Know how the Himalayan glaciers are useful?
HIMALAYAN GLACIERS ARE USEFUL:
More than two-thirds of Delhi’s water is drawn from the Yamuna and the
Ganges. These rivers are fed by Himalayan glaciers.
“Himalayan Glaciers are really very useful”
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2. Why should Chaya hurry?
CHAYA HURRY:
Chaya had to hurry to catch water in her container along with the other women
pushing and fighting for water.
“Chaya had to hurry to catch water”
3. What is a metropolis?
METROPOLIS:
A metropolis is a well developed main part of a country.
“It is the chief city of a country or region”
4.Why hasn’t chaya drunk any tea as yet.
CHAYA HASN’T DRUNK ANY TEA:
As Chaya had been waiting for water before the sunrise itself, so she hasn’t
drunk any tea.
5. What caused commotion in the street?
COMMOTION IN THE STREET:
When a water truck is spotted the commotion starts.
Everyone pushes and shouts to take position near the tanker.
6. What will be the future if the Himalayan glaciers become ice-free?
THE FUTURE:
When Himalayan glaciers become ice-free
* The rivers fed by the ice will become dry
* Delhi will face an exodus.
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7. What according to Diwan singh will happen if the rivers dwindle?
ACCORDING TO DIWAN SINGH:
According to Diwan Singh, a Delhi environment activist says in five to ten
years there will be an exodus because of lack of water.
“ie. People move out of Delhi in huge numbers”
8. What does Kamal Bhate do every morning?
ACCORDING TO KAMAL BHATE:
Kamal Bhate keeps watching the rushing of the people for water and the
violent fights. He says a teenage boy was killed when he tried to force in the middle of a
queue.
“He keeps watching the rushing of the people for water”
9. What according to Peter Gleick will be the future when the water supplies are
diminished?
ACCORDING TO PETER GLEICK:
According to Peter Gleick , When the water supplies are diminished there
would be tension over shared water resources. It would include political disputes between
farmers and cities and between human and ecological demands for water.
10. What can lead the world to violence?
VIOLENCE:
• The tension over shared water resources
• Political disputes between farmers and disputes
• Ecological demands for water.
All these tension can lead the world to violence
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11.What made Chaya triumphantly smile?
CHAYA SMILE:
At last Chaya was able to get a full ten gallon jug of water in the afternoon,
When a tap outside the slum was turned on.
12.What was the condition of the water?
THE CONDITION OF WATER:
The water was
• dirty and
• bitter
“Chaya had no means to boil it”
12. When and what was the first meal of the day
THE FIRST MEAL OF THE DAY:
Chaya able to give her children their first meal of the day only in the afternoon after
getting water.
The first meal of the day was
• A piece of bread
• Lentil stew-liquid dish of pulses
• Meat cooked together.
LESSONLESSONLESSONLESSON----5555
1. Why is the world of domestic workers ‘Invisible’
INVISIBLE DOMESTIC WORKERS:
The world of domestic workers is “invisible” because they are undervalued and
their rights are denied.
“Though we see them, they are Invisible”
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2. How can the Maharastra Bill help the workers?
MAHARASTRA BILL:
The Maharastr Bill was passed by both the houses of the legislative,
Although the law has defects,
“It would recognize the right of the invisible workers”
3.Which are the states in India that have shown concern for the domestic worker.
Indian states shown concern for the domestic worker:
• Andhra Pradesh
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• Kerala
• Rajasthan
are the states that have shown concern for the domestic workers.
4. Is it difficult to implement labour laws for domestic workers?
LABOUR LAWS IMPLEMENTATION:
Yes,It is difficult to implement labour laws for domestic workers. There is no
clear statistics of the number of domestic workers.
According to (ILO)
“A domestic worker is one who carries out household work in a private household in
return for wages.”
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5. Do the labour laws include all age group of workers?
LABOUR LAWS:
No, the labour laws does not include all age group of workers. An estimated 20
percent of the domestic workers are below the age of 14.
“Most labour laws cover only workers over the age of 18”
6. How are children affected by these laws?
AFFECTED CHILDREN:
The child domestic workers, below the age of 14 are not included in the labour
law because child labour itself is illegal. But the employees of these children claim to
take care of them. Thus such children are the most affected among domestic workers.
“ Child labour is illegal”
7. What are the causes for the increase in domestic workers?
CAUSES FOR THE INCREASE IN DOMESTIC WORKERS:
• Increasing number of infrastructure projects.
• Increasing number of industries.
• Changes in economy and developmental policies
art the causes for the increase in domestic workers.
8.Besides laws, which could help domestic workers have a better life?
TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE:
A change of attitude in the employers would help domestic workers have a better
life.
“The employers should realize the value of these workers”
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9.How are some domestic Workers lives similar to those of slaves?
DOMESTIC WORKERS LIVES SIMILAR TO THOSE OF SLAVES:
The domestic Workers borrow money from their employers and work their whole
lives to clear the debts. Even generation work to pay the debt.
“They work 24 hours a day and 365 days in the year.
It is nothing but a cruel bondage”
10. How should employers with a change in altitude treat their domestic workers?
TREATING THE DOMESTIC WORKERS:
The employees should treat their domestic workers like “Workers” and not like
“Servants”
• They have their rights as individuals of a free nation
• They should be paid fair wages.
• They should be given leave when they are sick and in
emergency.
• They should be valued as fellow human beings.
“Life without workers is impossible.”
LESSON-6
1. What do birds do every year during autumn and early winter?
MIGRANT BIRD:
Birds travel from their breeding haunts in the northern regions of
• Asia
• Europe
• America, to the southern Warmer lands.
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2.What could be the meaning of the phrase”Carrying winter on their back”
CARRYING WINTER ON THEIR BACK:
Carrying winter on their back means the coming of birds winter sets in.
3. Who are the brave little voyagers?
THE BRAVE LITTLE VOYAGERS:
Birds are the brave little voyagers because birds migrate even though they
have to face many dangers and hardships while traveling long distance through the
• air
• hills
• forest
• plains
• over large stretches of water.
4. Can you think of any other danger the birds face, during their migration?
DANGER DURING MIGRATION:
The movement of flight and other such devices may causes danger
during bird’s migration.
5. Describe the manner in which birds make their long journey.
LONG JOURNEY:
Some birds make the long journey in easy stages. They stop to rest on the
way. Others fly great distances without rest.
“Some fly by day and some by both day and night.”
6.Have you ever noticed the ‘V’ shaped formation of birds as they speed across the
sky?
‘V’ SHAPED FORMATION OF BIRDS:
Birds travel in flocks in a ‘V’ shaped formation. Cranes and geese attract much
attention as they speed across the sky this way.
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7. Can you suggest some reasons as to why birds travel in flocks.
SUGGESTIONS:
Birds travel in flocks because
• To avoid danger and fear
• Protection from predators
• Navigation and reproduction
“It also shocks their unity”
8.What had people who lived long ago thought about the movement of birds in relation
to seasons?
MOVEMENT OF BIRDS IN RELATION TO SEASONS:
They thought that the birds buried themselves in the mud and slept there throughout
the winter.
9. How far away are the Himalayas from the Nilgiris?
DISTANCE:
The Himalayas is 2400 Km far away the Nilgiris.
10.What are the Birds come to our lakes from central Asia and Siberia?
VARITIES OF BIRDS:
• The wild duck
• Rosy pastor
• The wag tail
• Small like a sparrow
are the birds that come to our lakes From central Asia and Siberia.
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11. Which is the smallest of all birds?
THE SMALLEST BIRD:
• The willow warbler is the smallest of all birds.
• It covers 3200 km to reach India from the Himalayan
region, every winter.
12. In What way is Migration one of the greatest Mysterious of bird life?
THE GREATEST MYSTERIOUS OF BIRD LIFE:
Birds travel from their breeding place to another place during autumn and
early winter. They return again during spring and early summer. They are very punctual
also. The mystery of how they find the place has not been solved yet.
“Migration is one of the greatest Mysterious of bird life”
13.The migration of birds faces two main dangers. What are they?
THE TWO MAIN DANGERS:
• Sudden storms
• Bright lights
14. Identify the reason why birds migrate.
REASON:
• Restricted food supply
• To escape the bitter cold
• Availability of nesting sites
• To escape the summer heats are the reason for which
birds migrate.
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15. What is meant by local movements?
LOCAL MOVEMENTS:
The movement of birds from one area into another that is not very far away is
called local movement.
16. Describe how ringing is done?
RINGING:
Ringing is done by capturing a bird and placing on its leg a light band of metal or
plastic. The band bears a
• number
• date
• Identification mark and
• The address.
“The bird is then set free”
17. There are many unsolved problems in the study of bird migration. What are they?
THE UNSOLVED PROBLEMS:
The unsolved problems are
1. Questions on how the birds know when to start,
2. How they know their way over the sea without any landmarks,
3. How they manage to return year after year to the same locality and
so many unsolved problems are there in Bird migration.
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LESSON 1
THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE:
AUTHOR INTRODUCTION:AUTHOR INTRODUCTION:AUTHOR INTRODUCTION:AUTHOR INTRODUCTION:
Oscar Wilde, the brilliant wit and playwright, was born in Dublin in 1854. He
was a
• gifted poet
• playwright
• wit
He had written a number of short stories such as, “The Happy Prince”, and
successful plays such as “The Importance of being Earnest”.
SYNOPSIS:
• Introduction
• Hughie’s financial Status
• Condition Laid by Colonel
• Hughie’s Sympathy
• The beggar’s True Identity
• A Surprise gift
• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
‘The Model Millionaire’ is a short story picturises a Kind hearted , Generous
Millionaire and gives a surprise ending.
“A Millionaire should be generous and help others”
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HUGHIE’S FINANCIAL STATUS
Hughie was a good looking man. He was popular with men and women. He was
a young man with the perfect profile. His financial status was very low because he had no
profession.
“Unless one is Wealthy there is no use in being a charming fellow.”
CONDITION LAID BY COLONEL:
Hughie wanted to marry Laura Merton, but her father colonel asked him to
bring ten thousand pounds for the engagement. Hughie was unable to fulfill Colonel’s
condition because he had no job and was really very upset.
“Romance is the privilege of the rich, not the profession of unemployed.”
HUGHIE’S SYMPATHY
Hughie visited his friend Alan Trevor, the painter one day. He saw a beggar model
there. The beggar looked so pathetic. He took pity on him. He gave a sovereign to him.
“The poor should be practical and prosaic”
THE BEGGARS TRUE IDENTITY:
The beggar was not a real beggar. He was Baron Hausberg, one of the richest man
in Europe. He could buy all London tomorrow without overdrawing his account.
“He has a house in every capital, dines off gold plate.”
A SURPRISE GIFT:
Baron realized the kind heart of Hughie. He also came to know about Hughie’s
wedding condition. Baron as a real millionaire wanted to help him. He presented a
cheque of ten thousand pounds as a wedding gift.
“A wedding present to Hugh Erskine and Laura Merton, from an old beggar,`”
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CONCLUSION:
A millionaire should be generous and help others. Baron Hausberg proved he was
a real millionaire.
“Millionaire Models are rare enough, Model Millionaires are rarer still!”
CONCEPT:
“ It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating”
MORAL:
“ Appearances are deceptive”
LESSON-2:
MUSIC-THE HOPE RAISER
AUTHOR INTRODUCTION:
Dr. Karl Paulnack, Pianist and Director of the music division at the Boston
conservatory is hailed as the “Fire cracker of a Pianist” and Master of his Instrument
by the Boston globe, the famous American daily.
SYNOPSIS:
• Introduction
• Music as a career
• Music Different from Astronomy
• Messian spend his time in prison
• The fall of Twin Tower
• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION:
This lesson is the fantastic welcome address given by him to the parents of the
incoming students at the Boston on September 1,2004.
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MUSIC AS A CAREER:
Dr. Karl Paulnack feels his parents feared that if he choose music as his career,
society would not appreciate him. Though the author is very good in maths and science,
he was interested in music. His parents are willing that he would become a better doctor.
Society has classified music as a part of”Art and Entertainment”. According to the poet
“Music is the opposite of entertainment”
MUSIC DIFFERENT FROM ASTRONOMY:
Greeks saw astronomy as the study of relationship between
• Permanent
• External object
• Observable
Music was seen as the study of relationship between
• Invisible
• Internal
• Hidden objects.
MESSIAN SPEND HIS TIME IN PRISON:
Dr.paulnack touches the story of “Oliver Messian”. Oliver Messian spent his time in
prison by composing music. He was a prisoner of war.There was a
• cellist
• Violinist and a
• Clarinetist in the camp along with him. He wrote his
“Quartet for the end of time” in1940.
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THE FALL OF TWIN TOWER:
Dr. Paulnack thought that it was irreverent to play the piano on September 12,2001 as
the Twin Tower were destroyed by the terrorist only the previous day. He thought that
after the terrible incident, Music had no meaning. But on the very evening of September
11th
, he saw people singing around fire houses.
“We shall Overcome” and
“America the beautiful”
CONCLUSION:
Dr.Paulnack realized that music is not just entertainment or past time. Music is the
basic need for human survival.
CONCEPT:
Music, a way to express feelings.
Music is an expression of joy.
PROVERB:
“Frienship is like a music which binds two heart in a melody of togetherness.
LESSON-3
A GOLDEN PATH
Gopala Krishna Gokhale was a great freedom fighter of our country.He delivered a
speech in response to the address presented to him by students, on 25 th july 1911 at an
open air public meeting near Victory Hall, Mumbai.
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VARIOUS DUTIES OF STUDENT:
The Various Duties of Student are in the following. They are
1. Duty to fellow students
2. Duty to yourself
3. Duty to parents and teachers
4. Duty to government
5. Duty to underworld
DUTY TO FELLOW STUDENTS:
Duty to fellow students teach us the habit of co-operation. We learn how to use
opportunities, we know how to get on with others. Sometimes we have to giving into
them. We should be considerate and regardful of other feelings.
“Habit of co-operation once acquired will continue
With you all your life”
DUTY TO PARENTS AND TEACHERS:
As a Student,we should be obedient to our parents. We should respect our teachers.
It is very important to gain Knowledge.
“Teachers create opportunities for us and we should make fullest use”
DUTY TO YOURSELF:
The duty to yourself is two Unfold, The first to gain stock of knowledge. The second
one to maintain good character.
“Character and Knowledge are very important”
CONCLUSION:
If character is lost, everything is lost.
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LESSON-4:
WILL THRUST BECOME UNQUENCHABLE
SYNOPSIS:
• Introduction
• Chaya’s Routine
• Water Supply for Nehru Camp
• Plight of life
• Expert’s comments
• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION:
This is an article from “The Big Melt” by Brook Larmer. It was published In the
National Geographic, special edition on”Water”, in April 2010.
The lesson Will thirst become unquenchable talks about water scarity
prevailing in Nehru camp, a Slum 180 miles south of Himalayan Glaciers.
CHAYA’S ROUTINE:
Chaya, a 25 year old wife of a fortune teller,struggles for 7 hours a day trying to
get water. Chaya one of the slum dwellers begins her day much before sunrise. The
rumour of water sends Chaya and her family running through the Slum’s narrow
corridors.
“After much struggle, she is able to get only
10 gallons of water in the afternoon”
It is only after fetching water she gives her children the first meal of the day. She longs
to send her children to school, but she is helpless because of water scarcity
“Men cannot survive without water”
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WATER SUPPLY FOR NEHRU CAMPS:
A major portion of this city’s water supply depends on Yamuna and ganga. The rivers
originate from the Himalayas.
“If the Ice disappears, the future will become worse”
Diwan singh-an Environmental activist says that:
“Nehru camp Peoples are facing unsustainable situation”
PLIGHT OF LIFE:
Kamal Bhate, a local astrologer watching the chaotic situation, comments that
“Every morning people wake up fighting for water”
Water Scarcity may lead to violent fights
EXPERT’S COMMENTS:
According to Peter Gleick, a water expert and the president of the pacific Institute in
Oakland, California, climate changes says that
“The Result in reduction in water supply could pull down the production of
pulses, Within 30 days”
CONCLUSION:
This article serves as a warning, to create an awareness among people on conservation
and proper use of water.
“Life without water is Impossible”
PROVERB:
“Donate Blood ! Save life !
Grow Trees! Save Water!
CONCEPT:
Indulge in Rain Water Harvesting Scheme as an Individual Role to prevent Water
Scarcity.
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IV a). Quote from memory one of the following extracts:
Manliness
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) Composed his poem”If While he was living in Great
Britain in the year 1909. In 1907 he received the Nobel prize for literature. His works
which have great popular appeal even now are
• The Jungle book
• Kim
• Just so stories
If you can dream and not make dreams your master;
If you can think and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster;
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can force your heart, and nerve, and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone;
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the will which says to them, ”Hold on”
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the earth and everything that’s in it,
And, What is more, you’ll be a man, my son.
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GOING FOR WATER
Robert Lee Frost(1874-1963) was an American poet and belonged to the early twentieth
century. He received four PulitZer prizes for poetry. His poems have rural and natural
settings. His poems reveal an undercurrent of great philosophy.
His Immortal Collections
• North of Boston
• Mending Wall
• Mountain interval
• West-Running Brook
We ran as if to meet the moon
That slowly dawned behind the trees,
The barren boughs without the leaves,
Without the birds, without the breeze.
But once within the wood, we paused
Like gnomes that hid us from the moon,
Ready to run to hiding new
With laughter when she found us soon.
Each laid on other a staying hand
To listen ere we dared to look,
And in the hush we joined to make
We heard, we knew we heard the brook.
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THE CRY OF CHILDREN
Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s (1806-1861) poetry was widely popular in both England
and the United States. Her poems reveal her deep understanding of the world and her
unquestionable intellect.
HER PROMINENT COLLECTIONS:
• The Battle of
Marathon
• The Seraphim
“For oh”, say the children, “We are weary,
And we cannot run or leap.
From your pleasures fair and fine!
If we cared for any meadows, it were merely
To drop down in them and sleep
Our knees tremble sorely in the stooping--
We fall upon our faces, trying to go;
And, underneath our heavy eyelids drooping,
The reddest flower would look as pale as snow.
IV b). Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the questions given below each set.
1. TO A MILLIONAIRE
1. Multitude-Large number of people
2. Plod on-move on very slowly
3. Strife-struggle
4. Vile-evil
5. Grim-gloomy, depressed
6. Pile-heap
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1. You find a contrast in the first line of the poem. What is it?
“Gloom and splendor”
2. In this contrast, the poet address someone as’ thou’. Who does the word Thou refer to?
‘ Thou’ refers to millionaire
3.Who does the Creature refers to?
The creature refers to the millionaire
4.How does the good man’s honour differ from that of the millionaire?
Good man earns his honour by his deeds where as a millionaire by his gold.
5. Fill in the blanks
a) The poet thinks of the many people who are Broken hearted and struggle with hunger
for bread.
b) These unnumbered people are made up of the old and the young.
c) All these unnumbered people have been aught wrong values and do not have proper
clothing or home.
d) Such people become misfed with desire and are filled with sorrow and hate.
e) The number of such people balance the wealth the millionaire has.
6. Do you think the money earned by the millionaire is misgotten’? can you think of
some means by which this money could have been obtained?
Yes the money earned by the millionaire is Misgottten’ because He earned it in a wrong
way.
7. When will a millionaire’s wealth be considered a ‘Misgotten pile’?
When a millionaire earns wealth through evil ways, his wealth is considered misgotten
pile.
8. Pick out the words in the poem that show the poet’s negative opinion about the
millionaire.
a creature
an evil cry
grim misgotten pile
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9. The World in gloom and splendor passes by.
And though in the midst of it…………………..
a) Who is in the midst of gloom & Splendor
The world is in the midst of gloom and splendor.
b) Give the meaning of gloom.
Gloom means sorrow, sadness, Poverty.
Splendor means Wealth, happiness.
C) Whom does the poem address?
The poem address the Millionaire.
10. While the vain multitudes plod on, and live
And serve the curse that pins them down
a) Who are the Vain multitudes?
The poor are the Vain multitudes.
b) What is the curse that pins them down?
Poverty is the curse that pins them down.
11. That balances thy one grim misgotten pile
What do you mean by misgotten pile?
Misgotten pile means money earned in a wrong way.
12. Good men perform just deeds, and brave men die
And win not honour such as gold can give
a)What do good men do?
Good men do good deeds.
Poem-2 Piano
1. Vista- a view, range
2. Insidious-Spreading gradually or without noticed
3. Hymns-songs in praise of God
4. Cosy-comfortable and safe
5. Parlour-a room in a private house for sitting in, for entertaining visitors
6. Clamour- to shout loudly in a confused way
7. Appassionate- Beethoven most tempestious song
8. Glamour-attraction
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1. The child mentioned by the poet is The poet himself
2. The poet had spent his Sundays by singing hymns
3. What is the poet reminded of on hearing the woman’s song?
The poet remembered his childhood days on hearing the woman’s song
4 .What does the poet relish more his manhood days or his childhood days?
The poet relishes his childhood days more.
5. Identify the rhyming scheme of the poem.
The rhyming scheme is a, a, b, b.
6. Which tense is frequently used in the poem? What effect is brought out by this technique?
Simple present tense is frequently used in the poem. This technique brings out the picture
of the scene the poet describes.
7. Pick out two onomatopoeic words from the poem.
‘Tingling strings, tinkling piano
8 ….. My manhood is cast down in the flood of rememberence”
The figure of speech referred here is metaphor.
9. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings
And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings
a) Who is the child referred to here?
The child referred here is D.H.Lawrence
b) What emotion does the mother display?
The mother displays the emotion of her childhood days.
10. Softly in the dusk, a woman is singing to me
a) What is the woman doing?
The woman is playing the piano and singing.
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11. So now it is in vain for the singer to burst into clamour
With the great black piano appassionato.
a) What is appassionato’?
Beethoven’s most tempestuous piano sonata is ‘appassionato’
POEM-3 MANLINESS
1. How can dream become masters?
When a person keeps on dreaming without achieving anything we can say dreams become
his masters.
2. When something you had expected fervently had not materialised, how did you react?
I did not talk to anybody. I found a lonely place and weep till my heart became light.
3. What keeps one going on, inspite of being repeatedly confronted with failures?
Will power keeps on going.
4. Which quality would you consider is most essential for man in order to face the
challenges of life?
Treating success and failure alike is the most essential for man to face challenges.
5. If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same
Why are “Triumph’ and ‘Disaster portrayed as imposters?
An imposter is a pretender and so cannot be trusted. Triumph and disaster are not what
they seem to be.
6. To serve your turn long after they are gone;
Explain: “Long after they are gone”
Remembering the person for his courage and character even after his death.
7. If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run.
a) Why is the minute ‘Unforgiving’?
Once time is lost, it cannot be repaired
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POEM-4 GOING FOR WATER
1. Ere- before
2. Soon-presently
3. Blade-reference to the river
4. Loth-hate, dislike
5. Gnomes-dwarfs
Why has the speakers to go to he brook?
The speakers had to go the brook to bring water as their well was dry.
1. Did the speakers enjoy the trip into the woods? What makes you say so?
Yes. The speaker enjoyed the trip. The autumn eve was beautiful.
2. When did the speakers visit the woods during the day or the night?
The speakers visited the woods during the night.
3. Why did the speakers pause in the woods? Who found them soon?
They paused to play hide and seek with the moon.
4. Why did each lay ‘a staying hand’ on the other?
They laid a staying hand on the other not to get lost in the woods and to listen to the
brook silently.
5. Pick out the words that describe the flow of the brook?
‘a slender tinkling fall’ drops that floated’ are the words that describe the flow of the
brook.
6. Why is the river referred to as a ‘Silver blade’
The following river shine like silver in the moonlight so it is referred to as ‘a silver
blade’.
7. Now drops that floated on the pool
Like pearls, and now a silver blade.
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a) By these lines would you say that the poet and his friends saw the brook or heard
the brook?
From the above lines it is clearly known that they heard the brook.
POEM-5 THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN:
1. Stooping- bending forward
2. Drooping- closing due to tiredness
3. Droning- making a continuous low sound
4. Moaning- expressing pain or regret
1. What does the poet want the children to do?
The poet want the children to play.
2. What did the children do all the day
The children carries loads of coal in mines and work in factories.
3. Why do they have drooping eye-lids?
They are tired of heavy work and are sleepless. So they have drooping eyelid.
4. What did they want to do if they see any meadow?
Usually children want to run and leap in meadows but these children want to sleep in
meadows.
5. Whose sound is referred to as ‘mad moaning’-‘ The children’s or the machines”?
The children’s sound is referred to as mad moaning.
6. What do they cry for?
They cry for the machines to stop for a day so that they can sleep.
7. ‘Underneath our heavy eye-lids drooping.
The Reddest flower would look as pale as snow.’
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Why would the flowers look pale? To what is the poet comparing the flowers, in
these lines?
Due to sleeplessness and tiredness the children’s vision is blurred. So the flowers
look pale.
The poet compared the flowers to snow.
8. “We fall upon our faces, trying to go’
What is the condition of the children expressed though this line?
The children fall down while trying to walk because their knees tremble. They
carry heavy loads on their backs all day.
9. ‘The reddest flower would look as pale as snow’
What is the figure of speech employed in this line?
Simile is the figure of speech referred here.
10. Our knees tremble sorely in the stooping…
We fall upon our faces,……
a) Why do the childrens’s Knees tremble?
Their knees tremble because they carry heavy loads on their backs all day.
POEM-6 MIGRANT BIRD
1. Din- loud unpleasant noise
2. Vigil- watchfulness
3. Sojourn- camp
4. Breed-yield
5. Brood-a flock
6. Last –remain
1. Who is the speaker in this poem?
A Migrant bird is the speaker.
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2. What kind of world is described in the poem?
The birds speaks of a world torn by separation. Walls and boundaries shown by maps
restrict people’s freedom. Flags are symbols of freedom but separates people and
segregate them into groups. Machine guns kill the citizens of a neighbouring country,
through they may be the kith and kin of the killers.
3. How are human relations described in this poem?
There is value for human relations. Brothers or brother’s son- all are killed.
4. What are the boundaries referred by the poet?
The boundaries referred to by the poet are the lines divide the countries.
5. Where do you think the skies could begin for the bird.
The skies begin no where for the bird.
6. Bring out the meaning of the phrases:
a. ‘breed my brood-The hatching of the bird
b. Citizens of those border states- Brother of her brother’s sons
c. ‘I won’t look down. No I will not’- While flying the bird will not look down because
the earth is divided in countries and citizens of border states are being killed.
7. What do you think a bird would dream of?
A bird would dream of a safe nesting place.
8. What underlying idea do you find in this poem?
A sense of freedom to do anything anyway we wish without restrictions.
POEM-7 SHILPI
1. Shilpi- sculptor
2. Staccato- a series of short detached sounds
3. Cacophony- a harsh mixture of sounds
4. Oblivious- Not aware of what is happening around
5. Fickle- changing
6. Bleary-not focusing
7. Sinews-muscles
8. Stark-complete, sheer
9. Taut-tense
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1. What do the words ‘throb’ and ‘rhythm’ refer to?
These words refer to the steady beatings of a chisel.
2. How can cacophony be harmonic?
Cacophony is harsh sound. It is raised by the sculptor at regular intervals. Thus it
becomes harmonic.
3. What has the shilpi attained through decades of practice?
The silpi attained the art of making statues through decades of practice.
4. What are the heirlooms of rich traditions”
Heirlooms are valuable that has been possessed by a family for several
generations. Here is the art o0f marking statues.
5. What is the consequence of Knocking?
Curves and edges emerge as a consequence of knocking.
6. What is surveyed closely and critically?
The statue is closely and critically surveyed.
7. State the emotion portrayed in the blood shot eyes.
The blood shot eyes portray pride and reverence.
8. The ‘created’ assumes the role of the creator’. How?
The shilpi, a creation of God, is creating a statue. Thus he assumes the role of a
creator.
9. N ow synchronized, now not
A mirror of his changing moods
What is synchronized?
The knocking of the hammer against a chisel is synchronized.
10. Only blood shot eyes betray
Deep pride, then reverence
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Why are the eyes blood shot?
The shilpi is glaring, scrutinizing and watching his creation all day and the
eyes become red.
IV c) Read the following lines from the poems you have studied and
answer the questions given below.
1. The globe’s my world. The cloud’s my kin.
I care not where the world begins.
I spread my wings through all the din….
a) Pick out the rhyming words in these lines.
The rhyming words in the above lines are kin, begin, din.
2. If you can dream and not make dreams your master;
If you can think and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster;
And treat those two imposters just the same;
a) Bring out the rhyme scheme used in these lines.
The rhyme scheme used here is “ ab ab”
3. But once with in the wood, we paused
What is the alliteration referred here?
The alliteration referred here is With-Wood.
4. Virgin rock takes form
Mention the figure of speech referred here.
The figure of speech referred here is Personification.
5. Heirlooms of rich traditions In stark evidence- Metaphor.
6. Steady throb Then staccato rhythm-Metaphor.
7. The globe’s my world-Metaphor
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8. The cloud’s my kin-Personification
9. The reddest flower would look as pale as snow’-simile
10. ‘O ye wheels’
‘Stop! Be silent for to-day!’ - Personification.
11. Through the coal-dark, underground—Metaphor.
12. We ran as if to meet the moon-personification
13. But once within the wood, we paused
Like gnomes that hid us from the moon.
Simile
14. With laughter when she found us soon.-personification
15. We heard, we knew we heard the brook-Repetition
16. A slender tinkling fall that made
Now drops that floated on the pool
Like pearls, and now a silver blade.
Imagery- Auditory & visual
A silver blade-Metaphor
Like pearls- simile
17. And treat those two imposters just the same-Personification
18. If you can fill the unforgiving minute-Personification
19. If you can dream and not make your dreams master-Personification.
20. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of Tingling strings-
Imagery
21. I weep like a child for the past-simile
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22. The world in gloom and splendor passes by-Personification
23. A creature of that old distorted dream-Metaphor.
IV d) Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions:
1. TO A MILLIONAIRE
Archibald Lampman was a Canadian 19th
century poet. Lampman was born in
1861 and at the age of 21 he started his poetic career. His poems got published in
several literary magazines including some American magazines.
“ He was a master of sonnet”
SYNOPSIS:
1. Introduction
2. A Distorted Dream
3. The Price of Honour
4. Conclusion
INTRODUCTION:
In this poem the poet contrasts the rich people with their mass of wealth, not earned in an
honest way, to the poor toiling masses. This is clearly a satire on capitalism.
A DISTORTED DREAM:
The poet does not seem to have good opinion about a Millionaire. He portrays a
millionaire as an evil person. He keeps the poor in poverty and makes them work hard for their
bread. While the poor live in squalid conditions, he lives in splendor.
“The World in gloom and splendor passes by,
And thou in the midst of it with brows that gleam,”
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THE PRICE OF HONOUR:
Good men and brave men earn honour by their deeds where as the millionaire earns
honour by the illgotten wealth. He misguides the youth and misfed by his wrong ideas the youth
remain in rags and homeless.
“Good men perform just deeds, and brave men die,
And win not honour such as gold can give,
CONCLUSION:
Finally the poet conclude the sonnet by saying the millionaire stands pound with gleaming
brows on the backs of the poor. The poet ironically points out the imbalance of wealth in the
society.
PIANO
POET INTRODUCTION
David Herbert Lawrence was born in the English midlands He is well known and
acclaimed as a novelist and short story writer.
“His poems shows a great appreciation for the physical aspects of life”
INTRODUCTION:
This poem is a simple expression from his heart. It has great Emotional appeal
because
“Our hearts can understand and the truth in his words “
A WOMEN SINGING:
D.H.Lawrence listens to a woman singing. The song takes him to his childhood
days.
Softly in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back sown the visit of
years, till I see.
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THE POET REMINISCENCES:
The poet sees himself as a child listening to his mother’s song. She smiled as she
song, when the poet touched her feet. In winter season, on Sunday nights he sang to the
accompaniment of piano in the comfort of his home. This scene also comes to his mind.
To the old Sunday evening at home, with winter outside And hymns in the cosy
parlour the tinkling piano our guide.
THE SAD REALITY:
He cannot ask the woman to burst in to glamour. His childhood memories are so heavy
upon his mind that he weeps like a child for his childhood days.
The Glamour of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast.
CONCLUSION:
The poet shows how music has the capacity to bring back memories. Also it portrays the
natural instinct that
“Inside every grown up man, there is a child longing to come out”
PROVERB:
Music brings back our happiness and sadness.
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Poem- 3:
Rudyard Kipling (MANLINESS)
Rudyard Kipling composed his poem “IF while he was living in Great Britain” in the
year 1909. In 1907 he received the Nobel Prize for literature. His works are
*The Jungle Book
*Kim
*Just so stories
DREAMS BECOME MASTERS:
Man can dreams of achieving high things but should not allow the dreams to become his
master. The poet conveys that treat both success and failures as same postures.
“If you can dream and not make dreams your master;
If you can think and not make thoughts your aim;”
HARD WORK PAYS SUCCESS:
After years of hard work man becomes a spent force. Yet he should not give up the will
power to move on
If you can force your heart, and nerve, and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone;
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TIME MANAGEMENT:
Man should make optimum use of every
*Second
*Minute and
*Day
They are the qualities of manliness. These are the qualities if a man possesses, he will be
the master of the earth.
CONCLUSION:
Dream, Dream until you achieve it
PROVERB:
Try, Try but don’t cry
CONCEPT:
Don’t sit like a rock, but work like a clock.
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Poem-4 Going for water
Robert Lee Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet and belonged to the early twentieth
century. He received four Pulitzer prizes for poetry. His poems have rural and natural
settings.
HIS IMMORTAL COLLECTIONS:
• North of Boston
• Mending Wall
• Mountains interval
• West-Running Brook
SYNOPSIS:
1. Introduction
2. Visit to the brook
3. Nature the Teacher
4. Beauty of the brook
5. Conclusion
INTRODUCTION:
“Going for Water” is one among Robert Frost’s autumn Poems and is full of poetic
beauty. The poem captures the joy of the children who go through the woods to get water
from the brook.
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VISIT TO THE BROOK:
The children really enjoyed their way to the brook. The autumn evening was chill. They
started moving towards the fields and the woods which they always considered as theirs.
The chillness of the autumn made them to march merrily towards the brook.
“The well was dry beside the door, and so went with pail and can”
NATURE THE TEACHER:
On the way, the moon was playing hide and seek, the birds had migrated to warmer
places and the woods stood still because trees had shed their leaves in autumn. The tall
trees in the woods made them look like dwarfs.
“We ran as if to meet the moon
That slowly dawned behind the trees”
BEAUTY OF THE BROOK:
They maintained silence just to listen to whispering of the water as they saw the water
reflecting the moonlight and glistering like pearls.
“Now drops that floated on the pool
Like pearls and now a silver blade”
CONCLUSION:
The poet captures the innocent joy by the children in the midst of nature.
“The sight of running water always gives pleasure”
CONCEPT:
“Preserve nature, Conserve Water
The scenic beauty of nature gives us happiness.”
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Section-E (Languages Functions-15)
V a) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 5x1=5
Discipline is the most essential virtue you should acquire when you are young. It is a
complex quantity. It shapes your mind to religious, social and economic patterns when
you grow up to a active citizen. At a young age, we do not realize the value of discipline,
as children, we merely long for unlimited freedom, without understanding the meaning of
discipline. An athlete disciplines himself and keeps himself fit. He refrains from
smoking, observes good food habits and keeps good health. Discipline increases the
human energy and implies control. Resistance and adjustment, our energy is saved and
made vital for a good output.
Questions:
1) The word essential means:
a) Necessary b) Important c) compulsory
Answer: a) necessary
2) How does discipline aid a citizen?
Discipline moulds a citizen to be religious, social and economic and to be active.
3) Why don’t children want discipline?
Children neglect discipline for want of uncurbed freedom, without realizing its
necessity.
4) Mention some ways in which an athlete maintains discipline.
An athlete maintains discipline by following certain good habits in food and health,
by keeping fit and refraining from smoking.
5) How is discipline beneficial to human beings?
Through discipline, man learns to adjust, resist temptations and control his impulse
thus increasing his energy. He learns to save it for a better output.
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V b) Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences:
Set: 1
1. My uncle is richest man in the village.
My uncle is the richest man in the village.
2. Many people behaves rudely now-a-days.
Many people behave rudely now-a-days.
3. A American lives near my house.
An American lives near my house.
4. The dog fell among the river.
The dog fell into the river.
5. Each of the cycles are damaged.
Each of the cycles is damaged.
6. A apple a day keeps the doctor away.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Set: 2
1. He gave me an one-rupee note.
He gave me a one-rupee note.
2. Though she is week but she is active.
Though she is week, she is active.
3. She kept the book in the table.
She kept the book on the table.
4. None of you know the answer.
None of you knows the answer.
5. We speak the English.
We speak English.
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Set: 3
1. Children prefer TV games than story books.
Children prefer TV games to story books.
2. Mala is a M.A in English.
Mala is an M.A in English.
3. One of the boy has got the first prize.
One of the boys has got the first prize.
4. Two and two make four.
Two and two makes four.
5. Though he was honest, but he was poor.
Though he was honest, he was poor.
Set: 4
1. Sheela is junior than me.
Sheela is junior to me.
2. Ramesh went to abroad.
Ramesh went abroad.
3. Guilty must be punished.
The guilty must be punished.
4. Though he is ill, but he attends the class.
Though he is ill, he attends the class.
5. The principal with all the teachers are present.
The principal with all the teachers is present.
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Set: 5
1. If they had contacted me, I would help them.
If they had contacted me, I would have helped them.
2. He is confident on his success.
He is confident of his success.
3. My father gave me a lot of advices.
My father gave me a lot of advice.
4. Though he practiced well, but he did not win the prize.
Though he practiced well, he did not win the prize.
5. I have taken half day leave.
I have taken half a day leave.
Set: 6
1. He took up the gymnastic when he was seven years old.
He took up the gymnastics when he was seven years old.
2. He come late to school.
He comes late to school
3. Although he came late, but he finished the work in the time.
Although he came late, he finished the work in the time.
4. A group of twelve students are travelling together.
A group of twelve students is travelling together.
5. John is best student in the class.
John is the best student in the class.
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Set: 7
1. The cat was sitting in a wall.
The cat was sitting on a wall.
2. A honest man is always respected.
An honest man is always respected.
3. Mathematics are my favorite subject.
Mathematics is my favorite subject.
4. Each of the student has participated in the competition.
Each of the students has participated in the competition.
5. If I was a bird, I would fly.
If I were a bird, I would fly.
Set: 8
1. He is my cousin brother.
He is my cousin.
2. No one know the answer.
No one knows the answer.
3. She goes to school by feet.
She goes to school on feet.
4. Sun rises in the east.
The sun rises in the east.
5. Gopi is one of the tallest boy.
Gopi is one of the tallest boys.
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Set: 9
1. I am a teacher, isn’t I?
I am a teacher, aren’t I?
2. Neither Ram nor Arun are present today.
Neither Ram nor Arun is present today.
3. They discussed about the matter.
They discussed the matter.
4. The luggages are very heavy.
The luggage are very heavy.
5. As I am suffering from fever, so give me two days leave.
As I am suffering from fever, give me two days leave.
Set: 10
1. Taj Mahal is one of the greatest wonder of the world.
Taj Mahal is one of the greatest wonders of the world.
2. The news are very good.
The news is very good.
3. Neither he nor you are active.
Neither you nor he are active.
4. He sold his furnitures.
He sold his furniture.
5. He has finished his meals.
He has finished his meal.
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Set: 11
1. I prefer coffee than tea.
I prefer coffee to tea.
2. One of the dacoits were shot dead.
One of the dacoits was shot dead.
3. She said that she can drive a car.
She said that she could drive a car.
4. Working hard and he passed.
Working hard he passed.
5. Earth is a planet.
The earth is a planet.
Set: 12
1. I have headache.
I have a headache.
2. My friend resides at the Chennai.
My friend resides at Chennai.
3. There is no friendship among Kala and Mala.
There is no friendship between Kala and Mala.
4. I can speak English beside Hindi.
I can speak English besides Hindi.
5. I never do any work behind !0 p.m.
I never do any work after 10 p.m.
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Set: 13
1. The broker shared the profit between themselves.
The broker shared the profit among themselves.
2. There is a church besides our school.
There is a church beside our school.
3. My school is after the temple.
My school is behind the temple.
4. It has been raining since five hours.
It has been raining for five hours.
5. The cat jumped on the wall.
The cat jumped upon the wall.
Set: 14
1. My ID card is into my bag.
My ID card is my bag.
2. They described about the scenery.
They described the scenery.
3. I have ordered for a cup of coffee.
I have ordered a cup of coffee.
4. He requested for my help.
He requested my help.
5. Slow and steady win the race.
Slow and steady wins the race.
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Set: 15
1. The trains often are late.
The trains are often late.
2. He behaves as if he is rich.
He behaves as if he were rich.
3. On seeing the dog, and the cat run away.
On seeing the dog, the cat run away.
4. I saw a cat chasing two mouse.
I saw a cat chasing two mice.
5. He has been working here for 2001.
He has been working here since 2001.
V c) Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions in
one or two sentences of your own :
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1. What do you see in the picture?
I see three of them travelling in a bike uncomfortably.
2. How many persons are on the bike?
There are three persons on the bike.
3. Do you think a bike should carry more than two persons? Give a reason for
your answer.
No. Because overweight, difficult to balance, no space to sit, uncomfortable to
drive.
4. What would be the danger of riding triples on a bike?
Due to overweight & unbalance, the bike may turn off or else it may leads to
an accident.
5. What would you do if you saw your friend riding a bike in this manner?
I will stop him and explain him all the danger that are faced while riding
triples in a bike.
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ENGLISH II
Unit -1 SAM - Tammy Ruggles
B. Read the following sentence and identify the character/speaker:
1. “Gee, What Happened to you?” -Shelly
2. “I will call you Goldy” -Shelly
3. “Can I Keep him, Mom? -Shelly
4. “He probably belongs to someone” –Mom
5. “You can come visit him anytime you like,” –Diane
C) Match the following appropriately:
1. Goldy - Real name of the dog (3)
2. Shelly - Name given to dog by Shelly(1)
3. Sam - The boy who saw the dog.(2)
4. Frisbee- a kind of dog’s family(5)
5. Blond Labrador - Game(4)
D) Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from the options
given below:
1. The boy found the……….. with a hurt paw.
a) Labrador b) dobermann c)Pomeranian
2. The boy called the dog…………
a) Sweety b)Goldy c) browny
3. The important job the dog had was…………
a) To catch thieves b) to guard Diane’s house c) to guide Diane
4. Who were reunited?
a) Shelly and sam b) Sam and Goldy c)Diane and Sam
5. A…………. is not a pet animal.
a)Dog b) cat c)tiger
6. Mom allowed…….to keep the dog.
a) Goldy b) shelly c) Sam d)Diane
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E) READ THE PASSAGE GIVEN BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTION THAT FOLLOW:
So Mom put up a notice in the paper, and we waited. It was the longest wait of my life.
Goldy was a good dog, and mended more every day. At first he couldn’t walk on his paw
at all, but then little by little he healed.The days went by with no one showing up to claim
the dog. When Goldy was feeling all better, we played Frisbee and football in the yard.
He was a very smart dog, and knew commands like “sit’, “stay” and”come”.
Questions:
1. What did the author’s mother do to find the owner of the dog?
2. What was the problem of the dog?
3. What was the name given to the dog by the author?
4. What games did the dog and the author play?
5. What are the commands the dog knew?
F) Study the given mind map and fill in the incomplete details.
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1. loved the boy
2. She put up a notice
3. came to take Sam
4. Sam
5. His rightful owner had come.
G. ANSWER IN A PARAGRAPH ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING UESTIONS:
Narrate the story” Sam “ in your own words.
Tammy Ruggles is based in Kentucky, USA. She writes
• Articles
• Plays and
• Children’s books.
SYNOPSIS:
1. Introduction
2. A Blond Labrador Dog
3. The Happy times
4. Reunion of Sam and His owner.
INTRODUCTION
Sam is a lovely story of a lost pet taken in a new home. But the new owner has to
sacrifice the pet when the real owner comes.
A BLOND LABRADOR DOG
One rainy morning, Shelly went out on the Veranda. There he found a Blond
Labrador dog. Its paw was hurt. It whined and put its heads down on its good paw. The
boy took pity on it. Immediately he nursed the dog’s paw as best as he could.
“Gee, what happened to you?”
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THE HAPPY TIMES:
At first the dog could not walk on its paw. Gradually it healed. It began to act like
his dog. The dog followed him to the school and waited till he came out. He named the
dog Goldy. One day he got home from school with his dog.
“Shelly played frisbe with the dog and they both were very happy”
REUNION OF SAM AND HIS OWNER:
He Saw a blind lady talking to his mother. As soon as the dog saw the lady,
it ran in to her arms. The boy came to Know that it was her guide dog. So he happily
entrusted the dog to its owner.
“You can come visit him anytime you like,”
Unit-2 The Piano Lesson
1. A) fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form a
complex meaningful paragraph:
Mum became…….. (1)….. in playing the piano. Every day, she
would……(2)….on her new piano,…….(3)….her cooking and her housework.
Within a month, to every neighbour’s…….(4)….. she was playing a tune
revealing her…….(5)……
1. Great amagement
2. Having finished
3. Obvious talent
4. Plink and plonk
5. Totally obsessed
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