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PREFACE
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CONTENTS
No Topic Page 1 Prose Questions for Practice 007 – 012 2 Poetry Questions for Practice 013 – 031 3 Supplementary Questions for Practice 032 – 033 4 Question Paper Content 034 – 102
PART-1 (1 MARK QUESTIONS: 20 MARKS)
I. 01 to 03 : Synonyms (3 x 1 = 3) ------036 – 040 04 to 06 : Antonyms (3 x 1 = 3) ------040 – 045 07 to 20 : Other Exercises: (14 x 1 = 14) 07. Abbreviations / Acronyms ------045 – 047 08. Compound words ------047 – 049 09. Prefix & Suffix/Derivatives ------049 – 050 10. Foreign / Borrowed words ------051 – 052 11. Definition of terms ------052 – 055 12. Question Tag ------055 – 056 13. Phrasal verbs ------056 – 057 14. Prepositions ------057 – 058 15. Clipped words ------058 – 059 16. Polite Alternatives / Euphemisms ------059 – 061 17. Relative Clauses------061 – 062 18. Idioms and phrases ------062 – 063 19. Homophones / Confusables ------063 – 064 20. Modal / Semi-modal ------065 – 065 Additional: 1. Conditional Clause (Fill up) ------065 – 067 2. Subject -Verb Agreement / Concord ------067 – 068 3. Blended words ------068 – 070 4. British – American English ------070 – 072 5. Syllabification ------072 – 073 6. Singular and Plural ------073 – 074 7. Sentence Pattern ------074 – 075 8. Articles and Determiners------075 – 076 9. Forms of Verbs – Tense, Finite & Non-Finite verbs ------076 – 077 10. Linkers / Connectors ------077 – 079 11. Parts of speech------079 – 080 12. Analogy------080 – 081
PART-2 (2 MARK QUESTIONS: 14 MARKS)
II. (i) 21 to 26 Poem Appreciation questions------082 – 082 (ii) 27 to 30 Grammar Exercises 1. Reporting a dialogue / Direct-Indirect speech------082 – 083 2. Conditional Clause and its inversion ------083 – 084 3. Degrees of comparison ------084 – 084 4. Simple, Compound, Complex (Transformation)------085 – 085 5. Active & Passive Voice ------085 – 086
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PART-3 (3 MARK QUESTIONS: 21 MARKS)
III. (i) 31 to 33. Poetry- E.R.C ------086 – 086 (ii) 34 to 36. Prose Short Answer Questions ------086 – 086 (iii) 37 to 40. Writing Exercises 1. Verbal and Non-verbal Representation ------086 – 089 2. Dialogue Writing ------089 – 090 3. Describing a process ------090 – 090 4. Proverb - Completion / Match ------090 – 091 5. Draft a notice ------091 – 091 6. Expand the Headlines ------091 – 091 7. Draft a mail ------092 – 092 8. Rearrange to make meaningful sentences ------092 – 092 Additional: 1. Writing a message ------092 – 092 2. Slogan Writing------092 – 092
PART-4 (5 MARK QUESTIONS: 35 MARKS)
IV. 41 to 43. Prose, Poem, Supplementary ------093 – 093 44 to 47. Other Exercises 1. Summary Writing (Or) Note Making ------093 – 094 2. Biographical Sketch ------095 – 095 3. Report Writing ------095 – 095 4. Letter writing (Personal / Official) ------095 – 096 5. Responding an advertisement / Curriculum vitae ------096 – 096 6. Article writing ------096 – 097 7. Expand the proverbs / Hints developing ------097 – 097 8. Spot the Errors / Fill in the blanks suitably ------097 – 099 9. Prose Comprehension ------099 – 100 10. Poem Comprehension ------100 – 102 11. Semantic Field Matching ------102 – 102
6 Textbook - Unit Wise Additional Grammar Exercises 103 - 108 7 Way to Success – Unit Tests for all Units 109 - 114 8 Way to Success - Full Portion Model Question Papers 115 - 128
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PROSE POEM SUPPLEMENTARY
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PROSE
1. Two Gentlemen of Verona 2. A Nice Cup of Tea 3. In Celebration of Being Alive 4. The Summit 5. The Status of Tamil as a Classical Language 6. On the Rule of the Road
POEM
1. The Castle 2. Our Casuarina Tree 3. All the World’s a Stage 4. Ulysses 5. A Father to his Son 6. Incident of the French Camp
SUPPLEMENTARY
1. God Sees the Truth but Waits 2. Life of Pi 3. The Hour of Truth (Play) 4. The Midnight Visitor 5. All summer in a Day 6. Remember Caesar (Play)
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12th English – Prose Questions 7
PROSE SECTION
Prose – 1 TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
Write synonyms for the following words: shrug tunic slackened demeanour artless hawk deserted emigrate vexation vestibule chatter intrude rubble devotion maturity hope humanity cautious shabby companion tangled set off brisk greeted provoked frequently quite pavement fountain uncomfortably destination resemblance murmured starvation paused scarce persuaded tomb opera errands burst out determinedly cubicle propped up disapproval earnest strangely seriously lively relied upon willingness beneath tiny leaped appeared blinked tender pretty
Write antonyms for the following words: slackened artless deserted vexation devotion maturity hope cautious shabby companion tangled brisk greeted frequently quite uncomfortably murmured paused scarce persuaded strangely seriously lively tiny appeared pretty tender
Book Back Questions: 1. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each based on your understanding of the story. a) Who did the narrator meet at the outskirts of Verona? b) Why did the driver not approve of the narrator buying fruit from the boys? c) The boys did not spend much on clothes and food. Why? d) Were the boys saving money to go the States? How do you know? e) Why did the author avoid going to Lucia’s room? f) What was Lucia suffering from? g) What made the boys join the resistance movement against the Germans? h) What made the boys work so hard? i) Why didn’t the boys disclose their problem to the author?
2. Answer the following questions in three or four sentences each. a) Describe the appearance of Nicola and Jacopo. b) What were the various jobs undertaken by the little boys? c) How did the narrator help the boys on Sunday? d) Who took the author to the cubicle? e) Describe the girl with whom the boys were talking to in the cubicle. f) Recount the untold sufferings undergone by the siblings after they were rendered homeless. g) The narrator did not utter a word and preferred to keep the secret to himself. Why?
Paragraph Questions: 3. Answer the following in a paragraph of 100–150 words each. a) What was the driving force that made the boys do various jobs? b) How was the family affected by the war? c) Write a character sketch of Nicola and Jacopo. d) What message is conveyed through the story ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’? e) Justify the title of the story ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’. f) Adversity brings out the best as well as the worst in people. Elucidate this statement with reference to the story. g) Which character do you like the most in the story and why?
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Prose – 2 A NICE CUP OF TEA
Write synonyms for the following words: curious controversial virtues despised stimulation optimistic cauldron rationing dangling spout liable mysterious etiquette dispute violent acutely pewter swilling brim stray civilization shallow stimulated sufficient subsidiary predict arrival subtilized probably regard wiser braver invariably infuse harmful
Write antonyms for the following words: curious controversial virtues despised stimulation optimistic probably dangling liable mysterious etiquette dispute violent fewer acutely brim shallow stimulated sufficient subsidiary arrival
Book Back Questions: 1. Based on your understanding of the text, answer each of the following questions in one or two sentences. a) What seems ‘curious’ to the author? b) Why does the author say that it is important to include a tea recipe in cookery books? c) Mention the countries in which tea is a part of civilization. d) Which tea does the author prefer–China tea or Indian tea? e) According to the author, what does the phrase ‘a nice cup of tea’ refer to? f) What is the second golden rule in the preparation of tea? g) How does army tea taste? h) Do tea lovers generally like strong tea or weak tea? i) Why should tea be directly added to the pot? j) Why does the author prefer the cylindrical cup to a flat cup? k) What should be poured into the cup first–tea or milk? l) Why does the author advise removing cream from the milk? m) Does the author like drinking tea with sugar? Give reasons. n) Why does the author refer to himself as being in ‘a minority’? o) Whom does the author call ‘misguided people’? What is his advice to them?
2. Based on your understanding of the text, answer each of the following questions in four or five sentences. a) What are the author’s views on China tea? b) How does adding sugar affect the taste of tea? c) Elucidate the author’s ideas about teapots.
Paragraph Questions: 3. Answer each of the following questions in a paragraph of 100–150 words. a) Summarise George Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”. b) Discuss how the essay reveals the factual points and the author’s personal opinions on the preparation of tea. c) What are the aspects that contribute to humour in the essay?
4. Based on your understanding of the text, complete the chart given below by choosing the appropriate words or phrases given in brackets.
Golden Rules of Tea Preparation (add sugar, shaken, milk, infused properly, strainers, without cream, taken to the kettle, small quantities, China or earthenware, stirred, warmed)
Tea should be made in __ in a teapot. The pot should not have ______After making tea, it should be ____ or the pot should be ____ While pouring water the teapot The teapot should be made of _____ should be __ The milk for the tea should be ___ The pot should be ____ beforehand. The tea leaves should be ______The author does not like __to tea. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Prose Questions 9 Prose – 3
IN CELEBRATION OF BEING ALIVE
Write synonyms for the following words: consideration prevalent cripples agony perforated ennobles thrash around sophisticated mutilating surgery grand prix solace intrepid inale disfigured malignant tumour amputated profound perspective dramatic mental gloomy will noble fate commandeered encouragement scattered scolded horror cruelly healed gripped pleasure amusement recreation appreciate
Write antonyms for the following words: consideration prevalent agony perforated ennobles sophisticated solace intrepid finale disfigured malignant profound dramatic mental gloomy will noble encouragement scattered scolded horror healed gripped pleasure amusement recreation appreciate
Book Back Questions: 1. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences based on your understanding of the lesson. (TB-70) a) What thoughts troubled Dr. Christiaan Barnard as he neared the end of his career as a heart surgeon? b) What were Dr. Barnard’s feelings when he was hospitalized after an accident? c) When and where did the accident occur? d) How did the hospitalization of Dr. Barnard and his wife affect their routine? e) How was Dr. Barnard’s attitude to suffering different from that of his father’s? f) How was the unattended trolley put to use? g) What roles did the duo take up? h) Why did the choice of roles prove to be easy for them? i) Who encouraged them and how? j) What does Dr. Barnard compare this entertainment to? k) What happened in the grand finale? l) How does Dr. Barnard know the boy who played the trolley’s driver? m) What was the profound lesson that Dr. Barnard learnt from the boys?
2. Answer the following questions in three or four sentences. (TB-71) a) Detail the statistics Dr. Barnard has provided in his speech. b) What happened when the doctor couple were crossing the street? c) What injuries did they sustain in the accident? d) Dr. Barnard couldn’t find any nobility in suffering. Why? e) Why does Dr. Barnard find suffering of children heartbreaking? f) How did the boy who played the mechanic lose his eyesight? g) Why does Dr. Barnard describe the blind boy as a ‘walking horror’? h) What were the problems the trolley driver suffered from?
Paragraph Questions: 3. Answer the following in a paragraph of 100 – 150 words each. (TB-71) a) Give an account of the medical problems for which the two boys were hospitalized. b) “These two children had given me a profound lesson …” Elucidate. c) Describe the ‘Grand Prix’ at Cape Town’s Red Cross Children’s Hospital. d) How did a casual incident in a hospital help Dr. Barnard perceive a new dimension of life? e) Life is unjust and cruel to certain people. Do they all resign themselves to their fate? Can you think of some who have fought their disabilities heroically and remained a stellar example for others? (for e.g. the astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, a paraplegic). Give an account of one such person and his/her struggle to live a fruitful life. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
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Prose – 4
THE SUMMIT
Write synonyms for the following words: traverse rope cornice cwm scrambling wriggle tantalize cramponed companions sardines dragged fience donned hoisted ridge dangerous gauge scraped persisted frequent chipped exhausted Steep slope altitude shaft belay determination firm heaved collapsed terrible narrow icicles concealed devout crucifix spurred diminish cautiously crazy descending crawled sigh adventure
Write antonyms for the following words: companions dragged fience hoisted ridge dangerous several tiny scrape persisted frequent chipped exhausted steep altitude enormous determination firm collapsed terrible narrow concealed devout spurred diminish cautiously adventure
Book Back Questions: 1. Based on your reading of the text, answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. a) What did Hillary do with his wet boots? b) Name an equipment and a tool carried by the climbers during their expedition. c) Why did Hillary become clumsy-fingered and slow-moving? d) What did Hillary find in a tiny hollow? e) When did Hillary feel a sense of freedom and well being? f) What did Hillary mean by saying “We had had enough to do the job, but by no means too much”?
2. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. a) How did the mountaineers belay? b) Why was the original zest fading away? c) What did Edmund Hillary do to escape the large overhanging ice cornices? d) What did Tenzing and Edmund Hillary gift to the God of lofty Summit? How did they do it? e) What did the photograph portray? f) The soft snow was difficult and dangerous. Why? g) How did the firm snow at the higher regions fill them with hope?
Paragraph Questions: 3. Based on the text, answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 100–150 words each. a) How did Hillary and Tenzing prepare themselves before they set off to the summit? (Para 1, 2 and 3) b) Give an account of the journey to the South Col from 28,000 feet. (Para 4 to 8) c) Describe the feelings of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing as they reached the top of the Summit. (Para 18) d) The ridge had taken us two and half hours, but it seemed like lifetime. Why? (Para 15 to 17) e) Describe the view from the top. What was the most important photograph? (Para 19 and 20) f) ‘There is no height, no depth that the spirit of man, guided by higher Spirit cannot attain’. Discuss the above statement in the context of the achievement of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing.
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12th English – Prose Questions 11
Prose – 5 THE STATUS OF TAMIL AS A CLASSICAL LANGUAGE
Write synonyms for the following words: unequivocally considerable antiquity inscriptions anthologies secular indigenous esthetics subtlety profundity subaltern extensively universality myriad facet illuminated undergird conservative dravidian Indo – Aryan touchstone fecund preexisting offshoot indescribably patently unique explored varied sacred recited modern ancient independent obvious deny vital sensibility delighted primary endeavours emerges acquaint intellectual extensively
Write antonyms for the following words: unequivocally considerable antiquity secular indigenous aesthetic subtlety profundity subaltern extensively universality myriad illuminated undergird conservative fecund preexisting indescribably patently unique varied sacred modern ancient independent obvious deny vital sensibility delighted primary
Book Back Questions: 1. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences. a) Which is considered the oldest work in Tamil? When was it written? b) What is the evidence that supports the finding of the oldest Tamil work? c) Mention the Tamil works that date to the first two centuries of the current era. d) Name the great Tamil work that speaks volumes on ethics. e) What are the other classical languages mentioned by the author? f) Can you define and list the themes explored in Tamil Literature? Why? g) What is unique about Tamil and its sources? h) Modern Indian languages are productive on earth. Why does the author say so? i) Which language is as old as Latin? j) Why is it said that Tamil has the most independent tradition? k) What is the role of Classical Tamil in Modern Tamil and Malayalam?
2. Answer the following questions in three or four sentences each. a) Supreme works in Tamil elevate it to be treated as sacred as the Vedas. How? b) Tamil is a touchstone to understand the Dravidian’s nature and development. Elucidate. c) How do you correlate the richness of Tamil language with Indian culture?
Paragraph Questions: 3. Answer the following in a paragraph of 100-150 words each. a) How does the author justify the statement that Tamil is a classical language? b) Tirukkural is a fine example of an outstanding quality of classical Tamil Literature. Substantiate.
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Prose – 6
ON THE RULE OF THE ROAD
Write synonyms for the following words: confusion peril pedestrians chaos anarchy preserved curtailed tyranny insolence interfere contract indifferent fancy shandy ridiculous conventional accommodate consideration stout pavement liberty universal outraged personal forbid harsh odd quiet liable forget unfortunately imperfection observance civilized sacrifice bitter pulled up affair
Write antonyms for the following words: confusion peril chaos anarchy preserved curtailed tyranny insolence interfere contract indifferent fancy ridiculous conventional consideration stout liberty universal outraged personal forbid harsh odd quiet liable forget unfortunately imperfection civilized bitter
Book Back Questions: 1. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. a) Why did the lady think she was entitled to walk down the middle of the road? b) What would be the consequence of the old lady’s action? c) What does the ‘rule of the road’ mean? d) Why should individual liberty be curtailed? e) How would a reasonable person react when his actions affect other person’s liberty? f) Define Liberty as perceived by the author. g) According to the author, what are we more conscious of? h) What is the foundation of social conduct? i) How can we sweeten our life’s journey? j) What does the traffic policeman symbolize?
2. Answer the following questions in three or four sentences each. a) What is ‘liberty’ according to the old lady? b) How would ‘liberty’ cause universal chaos? c) Why is there a danger of the world getting ‘liberty drunk’? d) ‘Curtailment of private liberty is done to establish social order’ – Do you agree?
Paragraph Questions: 3. Answer each of the following in a paragraph of 100–150 words. a) What do you infer from Gardiner’s essay ‘On the rule of the Road'? b) Explain in your own words, "What freedom means?" c) "My right to swing my fist ends, where your nose begins." Elucidate with reference to, ‘On the Rule of the Road’ d) Civilization can only exist when the public collectively accepts constraints on its freedom of action – Explain. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 13
POETRY SECTION
Poem – 1 THE CASTLE BOOK BACK QUESTIONS 1. Based on your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. a) Who is the narrator in the poem? b) How long had the soldiers been in the castle? c) Why were the soldiers in the castle fearless? d) Where were the enemies? e) Why does the narrator say that the enemy was no threat at all? f) Did the soldiers fight with the enemies face to face? g) Who had let the enemies in? h) How did the enemies enter the castle? i) Why were the secret galleries bare? j) What was the ‘shameful act’? k) Why didn’t the narrator want to tell the tale to anybody? l) Why did the narrator feel helpless? m) Who was the real enemy?
2. Read the poem again and complete the summary using the words given in box. Stanzas 1–3 ‘The Castle’ by Edwin Muir is a moving poem on the ___(1)___ of a well-guarded ___(2)___. The soldiers of the castle were totally stress-free and relaxed. They were ___(3)___ of their castle’s physical strength. Through the turrets they were able to watch the mowers and no enemy was found up to the distance of ___(4)___ and so they seemed no threat to the castle. They had ___(5)___ of weapons to protect them and a large quantity of ___(6)___ in stock to take care of the well-being of the soldiers inside the castle. The soldiers stood one above the other on the towering ___(7)___ to shoot the enemy at sight. They believed that the castle was absolutely safe because their captain was ___(8)___ and the soldiers were loyal. Half-a-kilometre watching Castle brave Ration capture Plenty confident
Stanzas 4–6 Even by a trick no one but the birds could enter. The enemy could not use a ___(9)___ for their entry inside the castle. But there was a wicket gate guarded by a ___(10)___. He ___(11)___ in the enemies inside the famous citadel that had been known for its secret gallery and intricate path. The strong castle became ___(12)___ and thin because of the greedy disloyal warder. The ___(13)___ was captured by the enemies for ___(14)___. The narrator ___(15)___ over the ___(16)___ of the useless warder and also decided not to disclose this ___(17)___ story to anyone. He was ___(18)___ and wondered how he would keep this truth to himself. He regretted for not finding any ___(19)___ to fight with, the ___(20)___ called ‘gold’. lamented shameful wicked guard bait let gold weapon citadel weak disloyalty helpless enemy
3. Read the poem and answer the following in a short paragraph of 8-10 sentences each. a) How safe was the castle? How was it conquered? b) Bring out the contrasting picture of the castle as depicted in stanzas 3 and 5. c) Human greed led to the mighty fall of the citadel. Explain.
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14 Way to Success 4. Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow in a line or two. a) All through the summer at ease we lay, And daily from the turret wall We watched the mowers in the hay i) Who does ‘we’ refer to? ii) How did the soldiers spend the summer days? iii) What could they watch from the turret wall? b) Our gates were strong, our walls were thick, So smooth and high, no man could win. i) How safe was the castle? ii) What was the firm belief of the soldiers? c) A foothold there, no clever trick Could take us dead or quick, Only a bird could have got in. i) What was challenging? ii) Which aspect of the castle’s strength is conveyed by the above line? d) Oh then our maze of tunneled stone Grew thin and treacherous as air. The castle was lost without a groan, The famous citadel overthrown, i) Bring out the contrast in the first two lines. ii) What happened to the castle? e) We could do nothing, being sold. i) Why couldn’t they do anything? ii) Why did they feel helpless?
CREATIVE QUESTONS f) All through that summer at ease we lay. And daily from the turret wall We watched the mowers in the hay And the enemy half a mile away They seemed no threat to us at all i) What season is mentioned here? ii) How were the soldiers in the castle? iii) What does “turret wall” mean? iv) Who does ‘they’ refer to? v) What did the soldiers watch? vi) Were the soldiers really threatened? vii) Find out the rhyming words and rhyme scheme in the above lines viii) What is the figure of speech mentioned in the given line? g) For what, we thought, had we to fear With our arms and provender, load on load Our towering battlements, tier on tier, And friendly allies drawing near On every leafy summer road. i) What did the soldiers have? ii) What does ‘provender’ mean? iii) Where and how did the soldiers stand? iv) Why did the soldiers stand on the towering? v) Who are supporting the soldiers? vi) Find out the rhyming words and rhyme scheme in the above lines [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 15 h) Our gates were strong, our walls were thick, So smooth and high, no man could win A foothold there, no clever trick Could take us dead or quick, Only a bird could have got in. i) How were the gates and walls of the castle? ii) Can any one win the castle? iii) Why can not any one win the castle? iv) What does ‘foothold’ mean in this poem? v) What does ‘quick’ mean in this poem? vi) Who cloud have got in the castle? vii) Find out the rhyming words and rhyme scheme in the above lines i) What could they offer us for bait? Our captain was brave and we were true… There was a little private gate, A little wicked wicket gate. The wizened warder let them through. i) Why did the soldiers believe that the castle was safe? ii) How did the enemy enter the castle? iii) Who guarded the wicket gate? iv) What does wicket gate mean? v) What does “wizend” mean? vi) Why did the poet use the word ‘wicked’ here? vii) What is the figure of speech mentioned in the 4th line? viii) Find out the rhyming words and rhyme scheme in the above lines j) Oh then our maze of tunneled stone Grew thin and treacherous as air. The cause was lost without a groan, The famous citadel overthrown, And all its secret galleries bare i) What is meant by treacherous? ii) Who defeated the citadel? iii) What is the figure of speech mentioned in the 1st and 2nd line? iv) Find out the rhyming words and rhyme scheme in the above lines k) How can this shameful tale be told? I will maintain until my death We could do nothing, being sold: Our only enemy was gold, And we had no arms to fight it with i) Who does ‘I’ refer to? ii) How was the citadel captured? iii) What is considered as the real enemy in this poem? iv) What is the figure of speech mentioned in the 1st and 4th line? v) Find out the rhyming words and rhyme scheme in the above lines
5. Explain the following with reference to the context in about 50-60 words each. a) They seemed no threat to us at all. b) How can this shameful tale be told? c) I will maintain until my death d) Our only enemy was gold
6. Underline the alliterated words in the following lines. a) With our arms and provender, load on load. b) A little wicked wicket gate. c) The wizened warder let them through. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
16 Way to Success 7. Identify the figure of speech used in the following lines. a) A little wicked wicket gate. b) Oh then our maze of tunneled stone c) Grew thin and treacherous as air. d) How can this shameful tale be told? e) Our only enemy was gold,
8. Can you call ‘The Castle’ an allegorical poem? Discuss.
Poem – 2 OUR CASUARINA TREE BOOK BACK QUESTIONS 1. Fill in the blanks choosing the words from the box given and complete the summary of the poem. The casuarina tree is tall and strong, with a creeper winding around it like a ____(1) ____. The tree stands like a ____ (2) ____ with a colourful scarf of flowers. Birds surround the garden and the sweet song of the birds is heard. The poet is delighted to see the casuarina tree through her ____ (3) ____. She sees a grey monkey sitting like a ____ (4) ____ on top of the tree, the cows grazing and the water lilies ____ (5) ____ in the pond. The poet feels that the tree is dear to her not for its ____ (6) ____ appearance but for the ____ (7) ____ memories of her happy childhood that it brings to her. She strongly believes that ____ (8) ____ communicates with human beings. The poet could communicate with the tree even when she was in a far- off land as she could hear the tree ____ (9) ____ her absence. The poet ____ (10) ____ the tree’s memory to her be loved ones, who are not alive. She immortalizes the tree through her poem like the poet Wordsworth who ____ (11) ____ the yew tree of Borrowdale in verse. She expresses her wish that the tree should be remembered out of love and not just because it cannot be ____ (12) ____.
[python, statue, nature, casement, nostalgic, lamenting, impressive, forgotten, giant, consecrates, springing, sanctified]
2. Based on your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. a) What is the creeper compared to? b) How does the creeper appear on the tree? c) Describe the garden during the night. d) How does the poet spend her winter? e) Name the bird that sings in the poet’s garden. f) Why is the casuarina tree dear to poet’s heart? g) Does nature communicate with human beings? h) What has Wordsworth sanctified in his poem? i) To whom does Toru Dutt want to consecrate the tree’s memory? j) The casuarina tree will be remembered for ever. Why?
3. Read the lines given below and answer the questions that follow. a) A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound No other tree could live. i) Which tree is referred to in the above lines? ii) How does the tree survive the tight hold of the creeper? iii) Why does Toru Dutt use the expression ‘a creeper climbs’?
b) The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung In crimson clusters all the bough among! i) Who is the giant here? ii) Why is the scarf colourful? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 17 c) “Fear, trembling Hope, and Death, the skeleton, And Time the shadow”, and though weak the verse That would thy beauty fain, oh, fain rehearse, May Love defend thee from oblivion’s curse. i) What does the poet mean by the expression ‘May love defend thee from oblivion’s curse?’ ii) What does the expression ‘fain’ convey? iii) What does the poet convey through the expression
Creative questions d) Like a huge Phython, winding round and round. The rugged trunk, indented deep with scars, Up to its very summit near the stars, A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound i) What is compared to python? ii) Where is the tree’s summit? iii) Who embraces who? iv) Mention the figure of speech mentioned in this line. v) What is the rhyme scheme of the above lines? vi) Pick out the rhyming words mentioned in the above lines.
e) No other tree could live. But gallantly The giant wears the scarf, and flowres are hung In crimson clusters all the boughs among Whereon all day are gathered bird and bee; i) How does the tree stand? ii) Where are flowers hanging? iii) What does the scarf refer to? iv) what are gathered on the tree? v) What is the rhyme scheme of the above lines? vi) Pick out the rhyming words mentioned in the above lines. f) And oft at nights the garden overflows. With one sweet song that seems to have no close, Sung darkling from our tree, while men repose. i) What does the garden overflow with? ii) What time is referred here? iii) Who heard the song? iv) What is the rhyme scheme of the above lines? v) Pick out the rhyming words mentioned in the above lines. vi) How does the poet see the casurina tree?
g) i) List out the rhyming words and rhyme scheme in the poem Poem Lines Rhyming words Rhyme Scheme When first…like alone (4 lines) Watching the…sleepy cows(4 lines) And in the….enmassed (3 lines) But not ….may reach(11 lines) Unknown ……native clime. (11 lines) Therefore I …. Oblivion’s curse. (11 lines) Under whose….oblivion’s curse. (4lines)
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18 Way to Success ii) Find out the figures of speech in the poem. L. No Poem Lines Figure of speech 1 LIKE a huge Python, winding round and round 1 LIKE a huge Python, winding round and round 3 Up to its very summit near the stars, 6 The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung 7 In crimson clusters all the boughs among, 15 A gray baboon sits statue-like alone 22 The water-lilies spring, like snow enmassed. 30 What is that dirge-like murmur that I hear 31 Like the sea breaking on a shingle-beach? 32 It is the tree’s lament, an eerie speech, 34 Unknown, yet well-known to the eye of faith! 38 And the waves gently kissed the classic shore 40 When earth lay tranced in a dreamless swoon: 48 Dearer than life to me, alas, were they! 50 With deathless trees – like those in Borrowdale, 50 With deathless trees – like those in Borrowdale,
h) A grey baboon sits statue-like alone Wathcing the sunrise; while on lower boughs. i) What is compared to the baboon? ii) What does baboon mean? iii) What is the baboon watching? i) His puny offspring leap about and play; And far and near kokilas hail the day. i) What does “offspring” refer here? ii) What does the offspring do? iii) What are kokilas? iv) What does ‘puny’ mean? v) What does the poet watch on the tree? j) By that hoar tree, so beautiful and vast, The water-lilies spring, like snow enmassed. i) What does ‘hoar’ mean? ii) What is compared to the water-lilies’ springing? k) Dear is the Casuarina to my soul: Beneath it we have played; though years may roll i) What does the tree bring to the poet? ii) What does the poet recollect himself? iii) Where did they play? l) What is that dirge-like murmur that I hear like the sea breaking on a shingle-beach. i) What does the poet hear? ii) What does the poet compares the murmur to? m) I saw thee, in my own loved native clime. Therefore O foam would consecrate a lay i) What does “thee” refer to? ii) Where does the poet see the tree? n) With deathless trees-like those in Borrowdale, Under whose awful branches lingered pale. i) Which deathless tree is compared to here? ii) What is meant by Borrowdale? iii) Whose poem is referred to here ? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 19 4. Explain the following lines with reference to the context. a) Dear is the Casuarina to my soul; b) It is the tree’s lament, an eerie speech,… c) Unto thy honor, Tree, beloved of those Who now in blessed sleep for aye repose,
5. Identify the figure of speech used in each of the extracts given below and write down the answer in the space given below. The first one is done for you. a) “ LIKE a huge Python, winding round and round
Th e rugged trunk, indented deep with scars”, b) “ A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound No other tree could live. But gallantly The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung...... ” c) “A gray baboon sits statue–like alone’’ d) “The water-lilies spring, like snow enmassed.” e) “ What is that dirge - like murmur that
I hear Like the sea breaking on a shingle -beach?
6. Answer each of the following questions in a paragraph of 100–150 words. a) Describe the reminiscences of the poet, when she sees the casuarina tree. b) How does nature communicate with the poet? c) The poet immortalizes the tree. Elucidate.
Poem – 3 ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
BOOK BACK QUESTIONS 1. Fill in the blanks using the words given in the box to complete the summary of the poem. Shakespeare considers the whole world a stage where men and women are only ___(1)___. They ___(2)___ the stage when they are born and exit when they die. Every man, during his life time, plays seven roles based on age. In the first act, as an infant, he is wholly ___(3)___ on the mother or a nurse. Later, emerging as a school child, he slings his bag over his shoulder and creeps most ___(4)___ to school. His next act is that of a lover, busy ___(5)___ ballads for his beloved and yearns for her ___(6)___. In the fourth stage, he is aggressive and ambitious and seeks ___(7)___ in all that he does. He ___(8)___ solemnly to guard his country and becomes a soldier. As he grows older, with ___(9)___ and wisdom, he becomes a fair judge. During this stage, he is firm and ___(10)___. In the sixth act, he is seen with loose pantaloons and spectacles. His manly voice changes into a childish ___(11)___. The last scene of all is his second childhood. Slowly, he loses his __(12)__ of sight, hearing, smell and taste and exits from the roles of his life.
attention treble reluctantly actors maturity reputation serious faculties composing enter promises dependent 2. From your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions briefly in a sentence or two. a) What is the world compared to? b) “And they have their exits and their entrances” - What do the words ‘exits’ and entrances’ mean? c) What is the first stage of a human’s life? d) Describe the second stage of life as depicted by Shakespeare. e) How does a man play a lover’s role? f) Bring out the features of the fourth stage of a man as described by the poet. g) When does a man become a judge? How? h) Which stage of man’s life is associated with the ‘shrunk shank’? i) Why is the last stage called second childhood? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
20 Way to Success 3. Explain the following lines briefly with reference to the context. a) “They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts,” b) “Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel, Seeking the bubble reputation”. c) “Is second childishness and mere oblivion; Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.”
4. Read the poem once again carefully and identify the figure of speech that has been used in each of the following lines from the poem. a) “All the world's a stage” b) “And all the men and women merely players” c) “And shining morning face, creeping like snail” d) “Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,” e) “Seeking the bubble reputation” f) “His youthful hose, well sav’d, a world too wide” g) “and his big manly voice, turning again toward childish treble”
5. Pick out the words in ‘alliteration’ in the following lines.
Lines Alliterated words a) “and all the men and women merely players” b) “And one man in his time plays many parts” c) “Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel.”
6. Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow. a) Then the whining school-boy, with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like snail Unwillingly to school. i) Which stage of life is being referred to here by the poet? ii) What are the characteristics of this stage? iii) How does the boy go to school? iv) Which figure of speech has been employed in the second line?
b) Then a soldier, full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard, Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel, Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. i) What is the soldier ready to do? ii) Explain ‘bubble reputation’. iii) What are the distinguishing features of this stage? c) And then the justice, In fair round belly with good capon lin'd, With eyes severe and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; i) Whom does justice refer to? ii) Describe his appearance. iii) How does he behave with the people around him? iv) What does he do to show his wisdom? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 21 Creative questions d) “All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; i) What does the poet consider the whole world? ii) Why does the poet compare the world to a stage? iii) Who are the players in the drama of life? iv) What does the wod ‘Players’ refer?
e) They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, i) What do the players have? ii) What do ‘they’ refer? iii) What does ‘parts’ refer to here?
f) His acts being seven ages. At first the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms; i) How many stages are in the life time? ii) Who is known as a nurse?
g) Then the whining school-boy, with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like snail i) Does the boy go to the school willingly? ii) Who is compared to the snail? iii) What does the boy carry to school?
h) Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad Made to his mistress' eyebrow. i) How does the lover sigh? ii) What does “woeful ballad” mean?
i) Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard, Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel, Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. i) What does the phrase ‘jealous in horror’ mean? ii) What does the phrase “sudden and quick in quarrel” mean? iii) How was his beard?
j) In fair round belly with good capon lin'd, With eyes severe and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; i) What does the phrase ‘capon lin’d’ mean? ii) Describe the apperance of the judge. iii) How does the judge look like? iv) Whose eyes are referred to here? k) The sixth age shifts Into the lean and slipper'd pantaloon, With spectacles on nose and pouch on side; i) What does the poet mean the phrase ‘lean and slipper’d pantaloon”? ii) How is the man on the sixth stage?
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22 Way to Success l) Is second childishness and mere oblivion; Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.” i) What does ‘sans’ mean? ii) What is second childishness’? iii) Describe the last stage. 7. Based on your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions in about 100 – 150 words each. You may add your own ideas if required, to present and justify your point of view.
a) Describe the various stages of a man’s life picturised in the poem “All the World’s a stage.” b) Shakespeare has skilfully brought out the parallels between the life of man and actors on stage. Elaborate this statement with reference to the poem. Poem – 4 ULYSSES BOOK BACK QUESTIONS 1. Complete the summary of the poem, choosing words from the list given below.
Lines 1 to 32 Ulysses is ____(1) ____ to discharge his duties as a ____ (2) ____, as he longs for ____(3)____. He is filled with an ____ (4) ____ thirst for ____ (5) ____ and wishes to live life to the ____ (6) ____. He has travelled far and wide gaining ____ (7) ____ of various places, cultures, men and ____ (8) ____. He recalls with delight his experience at the battle of Troy. Enriched by his ____ (9) ____ he longs for more and his quest seems endless. Like metal which would ____ (10) ____ merely ____ (11) ____ to stay alive. Though old but zestful, Ulysses looks at every hour as a bringer of new things and yearns to follow knowledge even if it is ____ (12) ____.
fullest, unquenchable, unattainable, experience, knowledge, king, matters, rust, adventure, unwilling, travel, breathing
Lines 33 to 42 Ulysses desires to hand over his ____ (1) ____ to his son Telemachus, who would fulfil his duties towards his subjects with care and ____ (2) ____. Telemachus possesses patience and has the will to civilise the citizens of Ithaca in a ____ (3) ____ way. Ulysses is happy that his son would do his work blamelessly and he would pursue his ____ (4) ____ for travel and knowledge.
prudence, kingdom, quest, tender
Lines 44 to 70 Ulysses beckons his sailors to ____ (1) ____ at the port where the ship is ready to sail. His companions who have faced both ____ (2) ____ and sunshine with a smile, are united by their undying spirit of adventure. Though death would end everything, Ulysses urges his companions to join him and sail beyond the sunset and seek a newer ____ (3) ____, regardless of consequences. These brave hearts who had once moved ____ (4) ____ and earth, may have grown old and weak physically but their spirit is young and ____ (5) ____. His call is an inspiration for all those who seek true knowledge and strive to lead ____ (6) ____ lives.
world, thunder, meaningful, gather, undaunted, heaven [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 23
2. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. a) ‘Ulysses is not happy to perform his duties as a king.’ Why? b) What does he think of the people of his kingdom? c) What has Ulysses gained from his travel experiences? d) Pick out the lines which convey that his quest for travel is unending. e) ‘As tho’ to breathe were life!’ – From the given line what do you understand of Ulysses’ attitude to life? f) What does Ulysses yearn for? g) Who does the speaker address in the second part? h) Why did Ulysses want to hand over the kingdom to his son? i) How would Telemachus transform the subjects? j) ‘He works his work, I mine’ – How is the work distinguished? k) In what ways were Ulysses and his mariners alike? l) What could be the possible outcomes of their travel? 3. Identify the figures of speech employed in the following lines.
a) Thro’ scudding drifts the rainy Hyades Vext the dim sea... eg. The figure of speech Personification is employed in the above lines. b) For always roaming with a hungry heart c) And drunk delight of battle with my peers; d) .....the deep Moans round with many voices. e) To follow knowledge like a sinking star. f) There lies the port the vessel puffs her sail Additional ♣ I will drink Life to the lees: ♣ Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ ♣ Gleams that untravell’d world whose margin fades ♣ to store and hoard myself, ♣ A rugged people, and thro’ ♣ Subdue them to the useful ♣ The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs ♣ Smite The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds ♣ Souls that have toil’d, and wrought and thought ♣ ‘T is not too late to seek a newer world. 4. Read the sets of lines from the poem and answer the questions that follow. a) … I mete and dole Unequal laws unto a savage race, That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me. i) What does Ulysses do? ii) Did he enjoy what he was doing? Give reasons.
b) Yet all experience is an arch wherethrough Gleams that untravelled world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. i) What is experience compared to? ii) How do the lines convey that the experience is endless?
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24 Way to Success c) Little remains: but every hour is saved From that eternal silence, something more, A bringer of new things; and vile it were i) How is every hour important to Ulysses? ii) What does the term ‘Little remains’ convey?
d) This is my son, mine own Telemachus, To whom I leave the sceptre and the isle Well-loved of me, i) Who does Ulysses entrust his kingdom to, in his absence? ii) Bring out the significance of the ‘sceptre’.
e) That ever with a frolic welcome took The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed i) What do ‘thunder’ and ‘sunshine’ refer to? ii) What do we infer about the attitude of the sailors?
f) Death closes all: but something ere the end, Some work of noble note, may yet be done, Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods. i) The above lines convey the undying spirit of Ulysses. Explain. ii) Pick out the words in alliteration in the above lines.
g) …………………for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars, until I die. i) What was Ulysses’ purpose in life? ii) How long would his venture last?
h) One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. i) Though made weak by time and fate, the hearts are heroic. Explain. ii) Pick out the words in alliteration in the above lines.
Creative questions i) It little profits that an idle king, By this still hearth, among these barren crags, Match'd with an aged wife, I mete and dole i) What does the phrase ‘it little profits’ means? ii) Who does ‘I’ refer to? j) I cannot rest from travel: I will drink Life to the lees: all times I have enjoyed i) What does ‘lees’ mean? ii) “I will drink life to the lees”. Explain.
k). Through scudding drifts the rainy Hyades Vexed the dim sea: I am become a name; For always roaming with a hungry heart i) What is ‘Hyades’? ii) How was Ulysses roaming? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 25
l). To follow knowledge like a sinking star, Beyond the utmost bound of human thought. i) What comparision is used here? ii) Mention the figure of speech in the above line.
m) To whom I leave the sceptre and the isle – Well-loved of me, discerning to fulfil This labour, by slow prudence to make mild i) What does Ulysses leave to his son? ii) What does Ulysses describe in this line?
n) When I am gone. He works his work, I mine. There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail: i) Where is the ship? ii) Who does ‘her’ refer to? iii) Who does ‘he’, and ‘I’ refer to?
o) Free hearts, free foreheads – you and I are old; Old age hath yet his honour and his toil; i) Who are old here? ii) Old age hath yet his honour and his toil - Explain
p) It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, And see the great Achilles, whom we knew. i) What does ‘Happy Isles’ refer? ii) Whom does he want to meet?
q) We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; i) What does ‘we’ refer to? ii) Do they have strength now?
r) Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. i) What has taken their strength? ii) What is strong to the mariners now?
5. Explain with reference to the context the following lines. a) I cannot rest from travel: I will drink Life to the lees: b) I am become a name; For always roaming with a hungry heart c) How dull it is to pause, to make an end, To rust unburnished, not to shine in use! d) To follow knowledge like a sinking star, Beyond the utmost bound of human thought. e) He works his work, I mine. f) ....you and I are old; Old age hath yet his honour and his toil;
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26 Way to Success g) The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep Moans round with many voices. h) It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, And see the great Achilles, whom we knew. i) We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; j) To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. PARAGRAPH QUESTIONS 6. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 100 words each. a) What makes Ulysses seek newer adventures? b) List the roles and responsibilities Ulysses assigns to his son Telemachus, while he is away. c) What is Ulysses’ clarion call to his sailors? How does he inspire them?
Poem – 5 A FATHER TO HIS SON
BOOK BACK QUESTIONS 1. Fill in the blanks choosing the words from the box given and complete the summary of the poem.
Lines 1-25
The poet Carl Sandburg gives a vivid description of a father’s worldly ____(1) ____ in directing a son who is at the threshold of his ____ (2) ____. Here the father motivates his son to be like a hard ____ (3) ____ and withstand life’s ____ (4) ____ and sudden betrayals. ____ (5) ____ is like a fertile soil. We can make our life fruitful if we are gentle, and take life as it comes. At times ____ (6) ____ overtakes harshness. The growth of a ____ (7) ____ can split a rock. One should have a ____ (8) ____ and strong will to achieve. Greed for ____ (9) ____ has left men dead before they really die. Good men also have fallen prey in quest for ____ (10) ____ money. Time for ____ (11) ____ is not a waste. When you seek knowledge never feel ashamed to be called a ____ (12) ____ for not knowing, at the same time learn from your ____ (13) ____ and never ____ (14) ____ it.
deep desire manhood gentleness mistakes easy leisure fool life money repeat tender-flower rock challenges wisdom
Lines 26-44
Do ____ (15) ____ often, and do not hesitate to accept your shortcomings, avoid ____ (16) ____ to protect self against other people. Solitude helps to be ____ (17) ____ and ____ (18) ____ are taken in silent rooms. Instead of being one among many, be ____ (19) ____ if that is your nature. The son may need lazy days to find his ____ (20) ____ abilities, to seek what he is born for. He will then know how free imaginations bring ____ (21) ____ to the world, which ____ (22) ____ change. During such resentment, let him know that it is time for him to be on his own, and ____ (23) ____ to achieve like Shakespeare, the Wright brothers, Pasteur, Pavlov and Michael Faraday.
changes introspect inherent work resents white lies creative final decisions different [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 27 2) Based on your understanding of the poem answer the following questions in one or two sentences. a) How would the poet’s advice help his son who is at the threshold of the manhood? b) ‘A tough will counts.’ Explain. c) What happened to the people who wanted too much money? d) What has twisted good men into thwarted worms? e) How would his being alone help the boy? f) Where are the final decisions taken? g) What are the poet’s thoughts on ‘being different’? h) Why does the poet advise his son to have lazy days? i) The poet says ‘Without rich wanting nothing arrives’ but he condemns ‘the quest of lucre beyond a few easy needs.’ Analyse the difference and write.
4. Read the lines given below and answer the questions that follow. a) “Life is hard; be steel; be a rock.” i) How should one face life? ii) Identify the figure of speech in the above line. b) “Life is a soft loam; be gentle; go easy.” And this too might serve him. i) Why does the poet suggest to take life easy? ii) Identify the figure of speech in the above line. c) Tell him solitude is creative if he is strong and the final decisions are made in silent rooms. i) Can being in solitude help a strong human being? How? ii) Identify the figure of speech in the above line. d) Tell him time as a stuff can be wasted. Tell him to be a fool every so often i) Why does the poet suggest that time can be wasted? ii) Identify the figure of speech in the above line. e) Tell him to be a fool ever so often and to have no shame over having been a fool yet learning something out of every folly hoping to repeat none of the cheap follies i) Is it a shame to be a fool at times? ii) What does one learn from every folly? f) ------Free imaginations Bringing changes into a world resenting change. i) How does free imagination help the world? ii) Identify the figure of speech. e) And this might stand him for the storms Pick out the alliterated words from the poem and write. Creative questions a) A father sees his son nearing manhood. What shall he tell that son? i) Who motivates whom? ii) Why does father advise his son? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
28 Way to Success b) and serve him for humdrum monotony and guide him among sudden betrayals i) Explain the phrase ‘humdrum monotony’. ii) How can he guide? c) “Life is a soft loam; be gentle; go easy”. And this too might serve him. i) Which is compared to life? ii) How can our life make fruitful? d) The growth of a frail flower in a path up has sometimes shattered and split a rock. i) What does a frail flower do in a path? ii) Where does frail flower grow? iii) Mention the figure of speech in the above line. e) So does a rich soft wanting. Without rich wanting nothing arrives. Tell him too much money has killed men i) What do you mean ‘rich soft wanting’? ii)Which has killed men? f) and left them dead years before burial: the quest of lucre beyond a few easy needs i) What do you mean the phrase ‘quest of lucre’? ii) What does money do men? g) Tell him to be alone often and get at himself and above all tell himself no lies about himself i) Does the father motivate telling lies? ii) How do telling lies describe? iii) Mention the figure of Speech h) and the final decisions are made in silent rooms. Tell him to be different from other people i) Where are final decision made? ii) What does the poet want his son to be?
5. Explain the following lines with reference to the context. a) and guide him among sudden betrayals and tighten him for slack moments. b) Brutes have been gentled where lashes failed. c) Yet learning something out of every folly hoping to repeat none of the cheap follies d) He will be lonely enough to have time for the work
PARAGRAPH QUESTIONS 6. Answer the following questions in about 100-150 words each. a) Explain how the poet guides his son who is at the threshold of manhood, to face the challenges of life. b) How according to the poet is it possible for his son to bring changes into a world that resents change? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Poem Questions 29 Poem – 6
INCIDENT OF THE FRENCH CAMP
BOOK BACK QUESTIONS 1. Fill in the blanks choosing the words from the box given and complete the summary of the poem.
The poet Robert Browning narrates an incident at the French Camp in the war of 1809 between France and Austria, in a ____(a) ____ version. He describes the brave action of a ____ (b) ____ soldier, whose heroic devotion to duty and his ____ (c) ____ in it is inspiring and worthy of ____ (d) ____.
During the attack of the French army on Ratisbon, Napoleon was anxious about the ____ (e) ____. Austrians were defending Ratisbon with great ____ (f) ____ and courage. Napoleon was watching the war standing on a ____ (g) ____ near the battlefield.
All of a sudden a rider appeared from the closed smoke and dust. Riding at great speed, jumping and leaping, he approached the mound where Napoleon stood. As he came closer, the narrator noticed that the rider, a young boy, was severely wounded. But the rider showed no sign of pain and smiling in joy, jumped off the horse and gave the happy news of ____ (h) ____ to the emperor.
He exclaimed with pride that French had ____ (i) ____ Ratisbon and he himself had hoisted the flag of France. When Napoleon heard the news, his plans ____ (j) ____ up like fire. His eyes ____ (k) ____ when he saw that the soldier was severely wounded. Like a caring mother eagle, the emperor asked if he was wounded. The ____ (l) ____ soldier replied proudly that he was killed and died heroically.
determination result dramatic pride admiration softened wounded mound victory conquered soared valiant
2. Based on your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions in one or two sentences each. a) Who do you think is the narrator of the poem? b) Where was the narrator when the incident happened? c) Who took the city of Ratisbon by storm? d) Where was Napoleon standing on the day of attack on the city of Ratisbon? e) Describe the posture of Napoleon. f) Who came galloping on a horse to Napoleon? g) What does the phrase ‘full galloping’ suggest? h) Why was the rider in a hurry? i) What did the rider do when he reached Napoleon? j) Why did the rider keep his lips compressed ? k) Where did the rider plant the French flag after Ratisbon was captured? l) What was Napoleon’s reaction on hearing the news of victory? m) When did the narrator find that the boy was badly wounded? n) Why did Napoleon’s eyes become soft as a mother eagle’s eyes? o) How did the young soldier face his end?
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d) Explain the following lines with reference to the context. i) Then off there flung in smiling joy, And held himself erect ii) ‘I’m killed, Sire!’ And, his Chief beside, Smiling, the boy fell dead iii) To see your flag-bird flap his vans Where I, to heart’s desire, Perched him!’
Creative questions e) You know, we French stormed Ratisbon: A mile or so away, On a little mound, Napoleon Stood on our storming-day; i) Who does ‘we’ refer to ? ii) Mention the figure of speech mentioned in this line? iii) By whom was Ratisbon stormed? iv) Who is the narrator of the poem? v) Where did Napoleon stand? vi) How far did he stand?
f) With neck out-thrust, you fancy how, Legs wide, arms locked behind, As if to balance the prone brow Oppressive with its mind. i) Describe the posture of Napoleon. ii) Mention the figure of speech in this lines? iii) How was his eye brow?
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12th English – Poem Questions 31 ii) Who was the chief of French army? iii) Why did Napoleon stand on a mound?
h) Out ‘twixt the battery-smokes there flew A rider, bound on bound Full-galloping: nor bridle drew Until he reached the mound. i) Who appearrd from the Clouds of smoke and fire? ii) What does the phrase‘full-galloping’ suggest? iii) Why was the rider in a hurry ?
i) Then off there flung in smiling joy, And held himself erect By just his horse’s mane, a boy: You hardly could suspect - i) How was the rider, after he reached the mound? ii) How tall the boy was?
j) So tight he kept his lips compressed, Scarce any blood came through You looked twice ere you saw his breast Was all but shot in two. i) How did he keep his lip? ii) Was he shot at the battle? How?
k) Perched him!’ The Chief’s eye flashed; his plans Soared up again like fire. i) Mention the figure of speech in the above line. ii) What is compared to fire?
l) ‘I’m killed, Sire!’And, his Chief beside, Smiling, the boy fell dead. i) Where did the boy die? ii) What happened at last?
BOOK BACK QUESTIONS 5. Answer the following questions in about 100–150 words each. a) The young soldier matched his emperor in courage and patriotism. Elucidate your answer. b) What is the role of the young soldier in the victory of the French at Ratisbon? c) Napoleon was a great source of inspiration to his army. Justify.
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SUPPLEMENTARY SECTION
1. GOD SEES THE TRUTH, BUT WAITS
Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 150 words each. a) Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semeyonich, in the story. b) How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him? c) Describe the life of Aksionov in prison. d) Why did Aksionov decide not to reveal the truth about Makar Semeyonich? e) Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”. f) Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story. Develop the hints into a story Aksionov – young – merchant – lived with his family – make a trip to the fair – wife tries to stop him – The police arrests him – reads “The lives of the saints in prison” – all respect him – Makar confesses his crime – Aksionov forgives - dies
2. LIFE OF PI
Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 150 words each. a) How did the presence of Richard Parker influence the attitude of Pi during his travel? b) Water is the elixir of life. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story of 'Life of Pi'. c) If you were lost at sea for as long as Pi was, what is the one item you would want with you? Write a diary entry in which you identify the item and explain why it is the one thing you would want with you. Develop the hints into a story Piscine Molitor ‘pi’ patel – an Indian boy – survives 227 days after shipwreck – stranded on a life boat – Bengal tiger named Richard Parker – a Hyena and Sharks beneath him – search for water – finds water and drinks enough – leaves the tiger in the jungle – finally reunited with his family
3. THE HOUR OF TRUTH
Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 150 words each. a) Trace the bond of friendship between Baldwin and Gresham. Explain why Baldwin wished to attribute some credit to his friend. b) How did Martha and John react when they came to know that Baldwin had rejected the generous offer made by Gresham? c) Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so? d) Sketch the character of: i) Robert Baldwin ii) John Gresham. e) Who do you think exhibits true friendship–Baldwin or Gresham? Justify your answer. Develop the hints into a story Robert Baldwin – secretary of National Bank – honest, diligent employee – Mr.Gresham – the president of National bank – Both of them good friends – arrested for misappropriation –offered hundred thousand dollars – ‘I don’t remember’ – rejected the offer – Mr.Marshal offered him a job – wins honesty
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4. THE MIDNIGHT VISITOR
Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 150 words each. a) How did Ausable outwit Max? b) Describe the significance of the balcony. c) Ausable planned to get rid of Max the very moment he noticed him. Explain with supporting evidence from the story. d) Sketch the character of Ausable. e) Do you think physical appearance matters most for a secret agent? Answer giving reasons in the context of the story ‘The Midnight Visitor.’ f) The unexpected presence of a criminal wielding a gun triggers different reactions in the two men who entered the room. In this light, discuss the appropriacy of the title. Develop the hints into a story Ausable – a secret agent and detective – Fowler young writer – wants to meet Ausable – solve his personal problem – enters the room – sees Max – a spy holding a gun – tells a lie of balcony – the waiter knocks the door – says policemen – jumps through the window – no balcony – Thus outwits Max – his intelligence and presence of mind
5. ALL SUMMER IN A DAY
Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 150 words each. a) What is the conflict between Margot and the other children in the story, “All Summer in a day”? b) How do the children react to the long awaited event in the story? c) The sun brought about a positive change in the attitude of the children. Illustrate the statement. d) Did the children regret having locked Margot in a closet? Answer citing relevantly from the story. Develop the hints into a story School children – lives on the Venus – Sun comes out every seven years – heavy rain there – eager to see the Sun – Margot – 9 years old student – unlike others – very intelligent – envious for her knowledge and memory – pushed into a closet and locked– one day the sun comes out – ecstatic – played each other – felt for wrong to Margot – Finally realized mistakes
6. REMEMBER CAESAR
Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 150 words each. a) “Remember Caesar” is a light hearted comedy. Discuss the statement in a group and identify various aspects such as title, plot and characterisation that contribute to the humour in the play. b) Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife. Develop the hints into a story Lord Weston - Well known judge – discovered a piece of paper – ‘Remember Caesar’ – feared for the message – remembered 15th March – Caesar assassinated – Roger – secretary – ordered to shut the doors and Windows – Mr.Caesar – actually gardener – appointment to visit garden – forgot the note – absent Mindedness, forgetfulness – irony.
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QUESTION PAPER CONTENTS
12TH ENGLISH - QUESTION PAPER CONTENTS 2019-2020 Time: 2.30 hrs Marks: 90 PART-I (20 – ‘1 MARK’ QUESTIONS) (20 MARKS) Q.NO: 1 to 3 : Synonyms (TB Glossary 6, 39, 71, 115, 145, 179 ) 3 x 1 = 3 Q.NO:4 to 6 : Antonyms (TB 6, 39, 71) 3 x 1 = 3 Q.NO: 7 to 20 : Other Exercises: 14 x 1 = 14 7. Abbreviations / Acronyms (TB 139) 8. Compound words (TB 72,118) Additional: 9. Prefix&Suffix/Derivatives (TB 7) 1. Conditional Clause (Fill up) (TB 124, 125) 10. Foreign / Borrowed words 2. Subject Verb Agreement / Concord (TB 186,187) 11. Definition of terms (TB 148) 3. Blended words 4. British – American English (TB – 181) 12. Question Tag (TB 79-81) 5. Syllabification 13. Phrasal verbs (TB 7,118) 6. Singular and Plural 14. Prepositions (TB 43-45) 15. Clipped words 7. Sentence Pattern 16. Polite Alternatives / Euphemisms 8. Articles and Determiners (TB-156) 17. Relative Clauses 9. Forms of Verbs (Tense, finites) (TB – 11, 12, 155) 18. Idioms and Phrases (TB 45,46,109,117,118,138) 10. Linkers / Connectors (TB – 47,48) 19. Homophones / Confusables(TB 6,72,148) 11. Parts of speech (TB – 39, 73) 20. Modal / Semi-modal (TB 14) 12. Analogy (TB - 147) PART-II (7 – ‘2 MARK’ QUESTIONS) (14 MARKS) Q.NO: 21 to 30. (Answer any 7 ) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow i) Q.No: 21 to 26 Poem Appreciation questions (Answer any 4 out of 6) 4 x 2 = 8 ii) Q.NO: 27 to 30 (Answer any 3 out of 4) 3 x 2 = 6 1. Reporting a dialogue / Direct-Indirect speech (TB 15,16) 2. Conditional Clause / Combine using “ if ” / Inversion in Conditional Clause (TB 124, 125) 3. Degrees of comparison (158) 4. Transformation of Sentences (TB 121-124,155) (Simple, Compound and Complex) 5. Active & Passive Voice (TB 77, 78) PART-III (7 – ‘3 MARK’ QUESTIONS) (21 MARKS) Q.NO:31 to 40 Answer 7 of the following: i) Q.NO: 31 to 33 (Poetry - E.R.C) (Any 2 out of 3) 2 x 3 = 6 ii) Q.NO: 34 to 36 (Prose short answer questions) (Any 2 out of 3) 2 x 3 = 6 iii) Q.NO: 37 to 40 (Any 3 out of 4) 3 x 3 = 9 1. Verbal and Non-verbal Representation (TB 41,126,153) 2. Dialogue Writing (Construction / Completion / Fill in the blanks) (TB 74,75,109) 3. Describing a process (TB 187,188) 4. Completion of Proverbs / Match Proverbs with their meanings 5. Draft a Notice 6. Expand the Headlines 7. Draft a Mail 8. Rearrange the words and phrases to make meaningful sentences Additional: 1. Writing a message 2. Slogan Writing (TB – 159) PART-IV(7 – ‘5 MARK’ QUESTIONS) (35 MARKS) Q.No: 41 to 47 (Either or Questions) 41) Paragraph Questions from Prose 1 x 5 = 5 42) Paragraph Questions from Poetry 1 x 5 = 5 43) Paragraph Questions from Supplementary Reader (Using Hints) 1 x 5 = 5 Q.NO: 44 to 47 4 x 5 = 20 1. Summary Writing / Note Making (TB-9, 120) 2. Biographical Sketch 7. Expand Proverbs(TB-109,119,166) / Hints developing(TB-83, 84) 3. Report Writing 8. Spot the Errors(TB – 73,81,187) / Fill in the blanks suitably 9. Prose Comprehension(TB - 7,40,42,73,76,119,150,153,181) 4. Letter Writing (Personal / Official) (TB-16-18) 5. Respond to an Advertisement 10. Poem Comprehension(TB – 56,57,134) 6. Article Writing (TB-8,9,41,50,51,152,160,182) 11. Semantic Field Matching (TB – 119)
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PART I : 1 MARK QUESTIONS 18. They had suffered horribly from near starvation
and exposure to the cold winter. 1-3. Synonyms a) death b) pleasant c) apetite d) demise
1. Two Gentlemen Of Verona 19. They built their own hands amidst the rubble. 01. Don’t buy,” warned Luigi, our cautious driver. a) island b) debris c) desert d) hospital a) careful b) anxious c) nervous d) fearful 20. They brought her here, persuaded us to take her 02. He shrugged his shoulders to convey his into the hospital. disapproval of their shabby appearance. a) introduced b) admitted c) confessed d) induced a) loosed b) slacked c) raised d) moved 21. She has been our patient she has made good progress. 03. Two little figures, with their brown skins, tangled a) develop b) appear c) perform d) achieve hair and dark earnest eyes. 22. Work is scarce in Verona. a) attraction b) fascination c) afraid d) honest a) famous b) rare c) often d) more 04. We bought their biggest basket, and then set off 23. Yet their devotion had touched me deeply. toward town. a) energy b) honest c) performance d) dedication a) settled b) start c) complete d) receive 24. Their selfless action brought a new nobility to 05. We watched for a few moments; then as trade human life, slackened we went over. a) condemn b) importance c) dignity d) status a) reduced b) shaked c) slipped d) completed 25. Cronin was one of the most renowned story tellers 06. He glanced at us hopefully. of the twentieth century. a) gazed b) searched c) looked d) asked a) ordinary b) common c) well-known d) good 07. Often we show visitors through the town ... to Juliet’s tomb 2. A Nice Cup Of Tea a) house b) pyramid c) museum d) gallery 26. This is curious, not only because tea is one of the 08. As we made the rounds, my interest was again mainstays of civilization in this country, provoked by their remarkable demeanour. a) interesting b) expecting c) excited d) attracting a) mannerism b) gesture c) identity d) appearance 27. ….. the best manner of making it is the subject of 09. They shined shoes, sold fruit, hawked newspapers, violent disputes. a) bought b) gathered c) sold d) congregated a) detach b) separate c) talks d) arguments 10. One night, we came upon them in the windy and 28. …… but at least four others are acutely controversial. deserted square, a ) relevant b) arguable c) peaceful d) traditional a) crowded b) uninhabited c) habited d) occupied 29. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised 11. You must be saving up to emigrate to America, nowadays a) immigrate b) settle c) migrate d) visit a) disvalues b) defects c) qualities d) flaws 30. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised 12. Nicola was glaring at his young brother in vexation. nowadays a) pleasurable b) congenial c) friendly d) annoyance a) hated b) favor c) relish d) delighted 13. I imagined that our destinations would be some 31. One does not feel wiser, braver or more optimistic humble dwellings. after drinking it. a) abodes b) hospitals c) buildings d) shops a) dubious b) hesitant c) cautious d) positive 14. I blinked as I saw that she was dressed in the white 32. In some countries teapots are fitted with little uniform of a trained nurse. dangling baskets a) searched b) investigated c) winked d) examined a) breaking b) hanging c) tearing d) scratching 15. She led me through a cool, tiled vestibule into the hospital 33. …..one can exactly regulate the amount of milk a) hall b) guest room c) lobby d) kitchen whereas one is liable to put in too much milk 16. “Won’t you go in?” the nurse murmured. a) unexposed b) fickle c) erratic d) responsible a) whispered b) shouted c) quarrelled d) squabbled 34. There is also the mysterious social etiquette 17. I felt I could not bear to intrude upon this happy surrounding the teapot family party. a) attractive b) incomparable a) inferior b) interfere c) unity d) harmony c) incomprehensible d) famous [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 37 35. There is also the mysterious social etiquette 52. Suffering seems so cruelly prevalent in the world surrounding the teapot today. a) manners b) rudeness c) crucial d) vital a) preventive b)painful c) abnormal d) common 36. ……. but at least four others are acutely controversial. 53. And, of the rest, many will end up as mental or a) blunt b) extremely c) trivial d) smoothly physical cripples. 37. …….. the hob than by the usual method of a) crumble b) disabled c) rejuvenate d)complains swilling it out with hot water. 54. During the next few days in the hospital, I a) drinking b) cleaning c) pouring d) washing experienced not only agony and fear but also anger. 38. …….that they only drink it in order to be warmed a) pain b) hunger c) relief d) feelings and stimulated, 55. I had eleven broken ribs and a perforated lung. a) motivated b) tame c) broken d) clogged a) problematic b) patched c)punctured d) painful 39. …. such as telling fortunes, predicting the arrival 56. Suffering ennobles you – makes you a better person.” of visitors, a) demeans b) elevates c) delivers d)destroys a) ignore b) snub c) fore tell d) slight 57. I see nothing noble in a patient’s thrashing around 40. …… about the subsidiary uses of tea leaves in a sweat-soaked bed, mind clouded in agony. a) major b) foremost c) initial d) supplementary a) calm down b)reassuring 41. …….. the first cookery book that comes to hand c)resting d)moving restlessly you will probably find that it is unmentioned; 58. In those days, they didn’t have sophisticated heart a) uncertain b) possibly c) tentative d) timid surgery 42. ….. catch the stray leaves, which are supposed to a)uncomplicated b)simple c)advanced d)naive be harmful. 59. They go through mutilating surgery, and a) injurious b) profitable c) beneficial d) valuable afterwards they don’t complain. 43. Here are my own eleven rules, every one of which a)risky tissue removal b)renewing brain cells I regard as golden: c)heart transplantation d)sophisticated heart surgery a) expect b) assume c) adopt d) consider 60. Several years ago, I witnessed what I call the Grand 44. One does not feel wiser, braver or more optimistic Prix of Cape Town’s Red Cross Children’s Hospital. a) obtuse b) Intelligent c) blunt d) dull a) International motor-racing events 45. ….. and if the tea is not loose in the pot it never b) International cycling events c) Football tournaments infuses properly. d) World cup cricket matches a) dehydrates b) desiccates c) soaks d) burns 61. I was missing something in all my thinking about 46. Anyone who has used that comforting phrase ‘a nice suffering – something basic that was full of cup of tea’ invariably means Indian tea. solace for me. a) indirectly b) clearly c) ultimately d) eventually a)complaint b)comfort c)pleasure d)happiness 47. If you are going to fill it nearly to the brim, 62. And very soon this trolley was commandeered by an a) step b) edge c) steep d) vertical intrepid crew of two – a driver and a mechanic 48. ….. but they are sufficient to show how subtilized a)boisterous b)weak c)bold d)cowardly a) refine b) damaged c) corrupt d) debased 63. There was a grand finale of scattered plates and 49. …… but there is not much stimulation in it. silverware. a) sad b) worried c) excitement d) happy a)climax b)beginning c)boring d) tragedy 50. …….such as telling fortunes, predicting the 64. He was a walking horror, with a disfigured face arrival of visitors, and long flap of skin hanging from the side of his a) reached b) received c) depart d) advent neck to his body. 3. In Celebration Of Being Alive a)adorned b)scary c)spoiled d) duplicate 51. My thoughts have turned to the consideration of 65. He had returned to the hospital because he had a why people should suffer. malignant tumour of the bone. a) thought b) lamentation a) harmless b) life- giving c) depression d) sympathy c) life-threatening d) surgery [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
38 Way to Success 66. He had returned to the hospital because he had a 81. Still a little worried about my cold feet, I asked malignant tumour of the bone. Tenzing to move off. a) miracle b) sprain c) clot d) diseased growth a) eager b) suffered c) anxious d) indifferent 67. A few days before the race, his shoulder and arm 82. Tenzing kicked steps in a long traverse back were amputated. towards the ridge. a)reattached b)cut off c)stitched d) fractured a) look across b) move across 68. These two children had given me a profound c) give across d) climb down lesson in getting on with the business of living. 83. The soft snow on top of the ridge held my weight a)great b)foolish c)reminiscent d)professional but often gave way suddenly. 69. Over and over , I asked myself, why should this a) gave b) distributed c) gave away d) collapsed happen to us? 84. I scraped the ice off the gauges and was relieved to a)now and then b)again and again find that they still contained several hundred litres c)now and never d)rarely of oxygen. 70. They go through mutilating surgery, and a) rob b) rough c) rub to remove d) stick afterwards they don’t complain. 85. The two oxygen bottles contained oxygen enough a)undergo b)penetrate c)refuse d) hate to get us down to the South Col if used sparingly. 71. And very soon this trolley was commandeered by a) lavishly b) economically c) generously d) suddenly an intrepid crew of two – a driver and a mechanic 86. I discussed with Tenzing the advisability of going on. a) detectives b)team c) shipmen d)enemies a) advantage b) advance c) preferable d) advice 72. He was a walking horror, with a disfigured face and 87. As our partly-full bottle of oxygen was now long flap of skin hanging from the side of his neck exhausted, we had only one full bottle left. to his body. a) ended b) exhaled c) filled d) finished a)burnt part b)blood stain 88. The snow was crystalline and firm. c)deep scratches d) partially removed skin a) transparent b) strong c) strange d) apparent 73. He suffered severe third-degree burns on the upper part of his body 89. In a number of places the overhanging ice cornices a)injury caused by heat or flame. b)damaged skin were large indeed. c)bruise d)blood flow a) search over b) stretching out 74. When I stopped by to see him after the race, he c) look through d) search for said, “You know, we won.” 90. It was a great thrill to look straight down this a)visited b)obstructed c)avoided d) interfered enormous rock face and to see, 8000 feet below us. 75. The business of living is joy in…, not just a) high b) normal c) very large d) tiny something for pleasure, amusement, recreation. 91. Scrambling on the rocks and cutting handholds on a)seriousness b)entertainment the snow, we were able to shuffle past these c)appreciation d)boredom difficult portions. a) climb using hands and knees b) climb up 4. The Summit c) climb down d) crawl 76. I dragged our oxygen sets into the tent. 92. ….. and arms I could muster, I literally cramponed a) pulled b) pushed c) lifted d) moved backwards up the crack, 77. I had removed my boots and they were now frozen solid. a) separate b) gather c) different d) uniform a) stiff b) snowy c) extremely cold d) cold 93. As I heaved hard on the rope, Tenzing wriggled 78. I cooked them over the fierce flame of the Primus and managed to soften them up. his way up the crack. a) gentle b) speedy c) fast d)strong and powerful a) walked b) waded c) crawled d) strolled 79. Over our down clothing we donned our windproof. 94. …when it has just been hauled from the sea after a a) put out b) wore c) put off d) put terrible struggle. 80. At 6.30 a.m. we crawled out of that tent into the snow, a) pulled b) dragged c) howled d) hallowed hoisted our 30 lb. of oxygen gear on to our backs. 95. Time was passing and the ridge seemed never-ending. a) lifted b) invited c) loaded d) filled a) ended b) access c) increase d) continuous [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 39 96. Our original zest had now quite gone, and it was 110. The subtlety and profundity of its works,… turning more into grim struggle. qualify Tamil to stand as one of the greatest … a) enthusiasm b) desire c) dislike d) distort literatures of the world. 97. To the east was our giant neighbor Makalu, a) solidity b) extensively unexplored and unclimbed. c)superficiality d)sophistication a) known b) unknown c) familiar d) travelled 111. Tamil is the only pre modern Indian literature to 98. wasting no time, we cramponed along out tracks, treat the subaltern extensively spurred by the urgency of diminishing oxygen. a) inferior b)pre- dominant c)nobles d)tradition a) emerged b) dared c) speeded d) urged 112. Tamil is the only pre modern Indian literature to 99. We turned downwards with dragging feet and set treat the subaltern extensively ourselves to the task of safely descending the a) gloriously b) broadly c) slightly d) respectedy ridge to the South Col. 113. The Tirukkural … is merely one of a myriad of major a) walk across b) climb c) climb down d) ascending … works that comprise the Tamil classical tradition. 100. … the tents flapped and shook under the a)impressive b) mysteries c) countless d)few perpetual South Col gale. 114. There is not a facet of human existence that is not a) waved b) flagged c) move up and down d) shake explored and illuminated by this great literature. a) feature b)happiness c)sadness d) tragedy 5. The Status Of Tamil As A Classical Language 101. Let me state unequivocally that, …Tamil is one 115. There is not a facet of human existence that is not of the greatest classical literatures and traditions explored and illuminated by this great literature. of the world. a)supported b) mystified c) lucid d) darkened a)happily b)proudly c)ambitiously d) unambiguously 116. The great sacred works of Tamil Hinduism, ….. 102. First, Tamil is of considerable antiquity. have undergirded the development of modern a)thoughtful b) sizable c)desirable d) commendable Hinduism. 103. First, Tamil is of considerable antiquity. a) undermined b)declined c) supported d) sought a) anecdotal b)sophistication c) ancientness d) modern 117. …Sanskrit is the source of the modern Indo- 104. The Tolkappiyam, … judging from the earliest Aryan languages… Tamil inscriptions, date back to about 200 BCE. a)Indo-Taiwanese b)Indo-Indians a) kings b) engravings on a hard surface c)Indo-American d) Indo-European people c) books d) aborigines 118. Tamil is the most conservative of the Dravidian 105. The Sangam anthologies and the Pattuppattu, languages… date to the first two centuries of the current era. a)liberal b) traditional c)progressive d) competitive a) collection of selected writings by various authors 119. Tamil is the most conservative of the Dravidian b) collection of paintings languages… c) collection of engravings d) translations a) languages of south India and Sri Lanka 106. They are the first great secular body of poetry b) languages of north India and south India written in India c) languages of north India and Sri Lanka a) sacred b)secluded c) non-religious d) religious d) languages of Tamilnadu and Kerala 107. Tamil constitutes the only literary tradition 120. Tamil is …the touchstone that linguists must indigenous to India that is not derived from Sanskrit. consult to understand the nature and development a)new b) native c)modern d) foreign of Dravidian. 108. It has its own poetic theory, its own grammatical a) ignorable b) criterion c)sought after d) deviation tradition, its own esthetics 121. …the modern Indian languages … are among the a) plainness b) blemishes c)sincerity d) beauteousness most fecund and productive languages on earth… 109. The subtlety and profundity of its works,… a) fertile b) barren c) basic d) loved qualify Tamil to stand as one of the greatest … 122. Like English …they rose on pre-existing traditions literatures of the world. rather late and developed in the second millennium. a) complexity b)simplicity c) nuance d) naivety a) advanced b) antecedent c) latest d) supreme [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
40 Way to Success 123. ….a language… should be an independent tradition 139. There are a lot of people in the world, and I have …not as an offshoot of another tradition… to accommodate my liberty to their liberties. a) source b) destroyer c) seclusion d) outgrowth a) Fight b) fit in with c) disoblige d) sacrifice 124. Its ancient literature is indescribably vast and rich. 140. You have liberty to laugh at me, but I have a) indefinably b) anonymously liberty to be indifferent to you. c) expressibley d) imaginably a) unconcerned b) angry c) rude d) anxious 125. The status of Tamil …is patently obvious to 141. I have a fancy for dyeing my hair, or waxing my moustache. anyone who knows the subject. a) Hatred b) dislike c) desire d) elaborate a) clearly b) ambiguously c) doubtfully d) sadly 142. you will not ask me… whether you may prefer 126. The Sangam anthologies and the Pattuppattu, Ella Wheeler Wilcox to Wordsworth, or date to the first two centuries of the current era. champagne to shandy. a) findings b) age c) research d) studies a) beer with lemonade b) wine c) mixed fruit juice d) apple juice 6. On The Rule Of The Road 143. We have a whole kingdom in which we rule alone, 127. A stout old lady was walking down the middle of can do what we choose, be wise or ridiculous. a street to the great confusion of the traffic. a) serious b) reasonable c) common d) absurd a) mess b) harmony c) suppression d) dismay 144. We can do what we choose, be wise or 128. A stout old lady was walking down the middle of ridiculous, harsh or easy, conventional or odd. a street to the great confusion of the traffic and a) imaginative b) common c) inspired d) strange with no small peril to herself. 145. …seeing your car pulled up by his insolence of a) comfort b) risk c) care d) concern office, feel that your liberty has been outraged. 129. It was pointed out to her that the pavement was a) attacked b) continued c) stopped d) started the place for pedestrians. 146. My liberty to blow the trombone must not a) walkers b)drivers c) children d) adults interfere with their liberty to sleep in quiet. 130. The end of such liberty would be universal chaos. a) brass wind instrument b) brass stringed instrument a) uniformity b) freedom c) confusion d) astonishment c) bamboo flute d) violin 131. Individual liberty would have become social anarchy. 147. It was pointed out to her that the pavement was a) disgrace b) preference c) lawfulness d) lawlessness the place for pedestrians. 132. The liberties of all may be preserved. a) sidewalk b) highway c) zebra crossing d) street a) disregarded b) neglected c) maintained d) supported 148. If liberty entitled the pedestrian to walk down the 133. In order that the liberties of all may be preserved, middle of the road, then the end …would be the liberties of everybody must be curtailed. universal chaos. a) reduced b) extended c)maintained d)exposed a) forbid b) ignored c) ordered d) permitted 134. He is the symbol not of tyranny, but of liberty. 149. You may, being in a hurry, …feel that your a) democracy b) self-rule c) autocracy d) autonomy liberty has been outraged. 135. Being in a hurry, and seeing your car pulled up a) delighted b) cheated c) angered d) tricked by his insolence of office, feel that your liberty 150. A reasonable consideration for the rights or feelings has been outraged. of others is the foundation of social conduct. a) rudeness b) bravery c) misuse d) laziness a) perfection b) pleasure c) behaviour d) disgrace 136. “How dare this fellow interfere with your free 151. The great moments of heroism and sacrifice are rare. use of the public highway?” a) bravery b) foolishness c) conspiracy d) success
a) Assist b) encourage c) deprive d) hinder 4 -6. Antonyms 137. Liberty is not a personal affair only, but a social contract. 1. Two Gentlemen Of Verona a) agreement b) disagreement 01. He shrugged his shoulders to convey his c) misunderstanding d) right disapproval of their shabby appearance. 138. A reasonable consideration for the rights or feelings of a) messy b) ragged c) fresh d) untidy others is the foundation of social conduct. 02. We bought their biggest basket, and then set off a) Acceptance b) strategy toward town. c) ignorance d) rumination a) complete b) start c) introduce d) guide [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 41 03. As we made the rounds, my interest was again 25. They brought her here, persuaded us to take her into provoked by their remarkable demeanour. the hospital. a) motivated b) unprovoked c) motivated d) incited a) convinced b) swayed c) influenced d) disuaded 04. They were childish enough, and in many ways quite 2. A Nice Cup Of Tea artless. 26. This is curious, not only because tea is one of the a) innocent b) guiltless c) cunning d) acquitte mainstays of civilization in this country 05. One night, we came upon them in the windy and a) indifferent b) inquisitive deserted square, c) unmoved d) cold a) empty b) isolated c) remote d) inhabited 27. ….. but there is not much stimulation in it. 06. In the week which followed we saw them frequently, a) motivation b) inspiration c) fatigue d) energy a) seldom b) often c) regularly d) habitually 28. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised 07. A bundle of unsold newspapers lay at his feet. nowadays - it is economical a) sold b) bought c) subscribed d) contributed a) qualities b) vices c) features d) merits 08. Nicola was glaring at his young brother in vexation. 29. …..but at least four others are acutely controversial. a) upset b) bother c) patience d) sad a) intensely b) terribly c) horribly d) incompletely 09. We drove to the tiny village set high upon the hillside. 30. These are not the only controversial points to arise a) minute b) little c) huge d) wide in connexion with tea drinking, 10. I could scarcely believe my eyes. a) debated b) argument c) agreement d) divisive a) fully b) hardly c) barely d) easily 31. One can exactly regulate the amount of milk 11. They disappeared beyond the corner of the wall. whereas one is liable to put in too much milk a) vanished b) extinct c) gone d) present a) irresponsible b) accountable 12. One could see at a glance her resemblance to her brothers. c) responsible d) blamable a) same b) similarity c) difference d) parallel 32. …….. but they are sufficient to show how 13. “Won’t you go in?” the nurse murmured. subtilized the whole business has become. a) crooned b) whispered c) babbled d) shouted a) necessary b) enough c) adequate d) insufficient 14. She was eager to do so. 33. In some countries teapots are fitted with little a) excite b) thrill c) indifferent d) rouse dangling baskets 15. They had suffered horribly from near starvation a) hanging b) steadily c) floppy d) limp a) nasty b) extremly c) mildly d) offensive 34. I find no fewer than eleven outstanding points. 16. The boys grew to hate the Germans. a) more b) extra c) several d) less a) disgust b) dislike c) hatred d) love 35. ….. comes to hand you will probably find that it is 17. I waited outside until the boys rejoined me, unmentioned; a) replied b) returned c) linked d) separated a) possibly b) perhaps c) perchance d) improbably 18. We felt ourselves strangely attracted 36. There is also the mysterious social etiquette a) oddly b) abnormally c) usually d) peculiarly surrounding the teapot 19. They greeted us with friendly faces. a) custom b) tradition c) indecency d) ritual a) welcomed b) saluted c) cursed d) waved 37. There is also the mysterious social etiquette 20. The two little figures, with their brown skins, surrounding the teapot tangled hair a) baffling b) arcane c) obvious d) secret a) twisted b) disentangled c) warped d) matted 38. …which are not to be despised nowadays - it is economical, 21. “We do many things, sir,” Nicola answered seriously. a) shunned b) desired c) hated d) reviled a) causally b) extremely c) awfully d) terribly 39. ….. braver or more optimistic after drinking it. 22. Then as trade slackened we went over. a) pessimistic b) hopeful c) expectant d) anxious a) relaxed b) peaceful c) increased d) loosened 40. ……if you are going to fill it nearly to the brim, 23. However, I answered, “I’ll drive you out myself.” a) edge b) ridge c) center d) crest a) replied b) solved c) questioned d) asked 41. ….. but because the best manner of making it is 24. She opened the door to admit me. the subject of violent disputes. a) unlocked b) unbolted c) closed d) released a) fierce b) peace c) ferocious d) cruel [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
42 Way to Success 42. On perhaps two of them there would be pretty 58. Nor can I see any nobility in the crying of a general agreement, lonely child in a ward at night. a) detailed b) overall c) total d) broad a)abandoned b)cheerful c)sad d)accompanied 43. …which are not to be despised nowadays-it is economical, 59. I have always found the suffering of children a) cheap b) expensive c) reduced d) compact particularly heartbreaking. 44. Silver or Britannia ware teapots produce inferior tea a)comforting b)distressing c) troubling d)sorrowful a) mediocre b) ordinary c) superior d) average 60. They believe you are going to help them. 45. No strainers, muslin bags or other devices to a) trust b) imagine c) doubt d) suppose imprison the tea. 61. They go through mutilating surgery, and a) release b) detain c) confine d) restrain afterwards they don’t complain. 46. …..you could make a very similar drink by a)rejoice b)grumble c)cry d)compromise dissolving sugar in plain hot water. 62. I witnessed what I call the Grand Prix of Cape a) melting b) closing c) sediment d) thawing Town’s Red Cross Children’s Hospital. 47. You will ever want to ruin your tea by sweetening a)saw b)ignored c) hated d) noted it again. 63. A nurse had left a breakfast trolley unattended. a) collapse b) decay c) preserve d) safe a) unseen b) abandoned 48. These are not the only controversial points to arise c) acknowledged d) accompanied in connexion 64...... an intrepid crew of two – a driver and a mechanic. a) assembly b) disconnect c) linking d) joining a)bold b) courage c) daring d) timid 65. When I stopped by to see him after the race, he 49. ……..such as telling fortunes, predicting the said, “You know, we won.” arrival of visitors, a)victory b)lost c) tied d)succeed a) poverties b) riches c) lucks d) blessings 66. As the wound healed around his neck, his lower 50. ……that is, the cylindrical type of cup, not the flat, jaw became gripped shallow type. a)worsened b)cured c) closed d) surrounded a) low b) thin c) narrow d) deep 67. The only way this little boy could open his mouth 3. In Celebration Of Being Alive was to raise his head. 51. I near the end of my career as a heart surgeon a)tilt b)lower c)strengthen d) operate a)far b)close c)begin d)end 68. He had returned to the hospital because he had a 52. Do you know that of the 125 million children malignant tumour of the bone. born this year, 12 million are unlikely to reach a)given back b)continued c) responded d)departed the age of one…? 69. He had full confidence in the mechanic. a)belief b)support c) disgust d) distrust a)doubtful b)unsuccessful c)supposed d) probable 70. The business of living is joy…, not just 53. My gloomy thoughts probably stem from an something for pleasure, amusement, recreation. accident I had a few years ago. a)hobby b)work c) renewal d)new creation a)depressed b)cheerful c)sudden d) strange 71. The business of living is the celebration of being alive. 54. My gloomy thoughts probably stem from an a)flourishing b)breathing c)dead d)acknowledged accident I had a few years ago. 72. We can’t appreciate light if we haven’t known darkness. a)arise b)end c) continue d)develop a) discourage b)acknowledge c) hide d)see 55. She was thrown into the other lane and struck by 73. Suffering seems so cruelly prevalent in the world today. a car coming from the opposite direction. a)harshly b)suddenly c)dominantly d)compassionately a)hit b)saved c) missed d) picked up 74. The mechanic was totally blind and the driver 56. My wife had a badly fractured shoulder. had only one arm. a)unbroken b)shattered c) scratched d)bruised a)simply b)partially c)entirely d) sympathetically 57. I see nothing noble in a patient’s thrashing around 75. Judging by the laughter and shouts of in a sweat-soaked bed, mind clouded in agony. encouragement from the rest of the patients,… a)dirty b)clean c)dry d)wet a)discouragement b)support c) agitation d)surprise [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 43 4. The Summit 93. Taking advantage of every little rock hold, and all 76. I dragged our oxygen sets into the tent. the force of knee, shoulder, and …… a) pushed b) towed c) pulled d) attracted a) favour b) familiar c) disadvantage d) fame 77. I cooked them over the fierce flame of the Primus 94. The ridge continued as before: giant cornices on the right. and managed to soften them up. a) wide b) few c) small d) tall a) moderate b) strong c) powerful d) slow 95. Our original zest had now quite gone, and it was 78. From here the ridge narrowed to a knife-edge. turning more into grim struggle. a) limited b) widened c) diminished d) incited a) prevailed b) dullness c) crazy d) persistent 79. Still a little worried about my cold feet, I asked 96. .. that concealed his face, there was no disguising Tenzing to move off. his grin of delight as he looked all around him. a) uncertain b) eager c) relaxed d) curious a) revealed b) hidden c) covered d) sealed 80. At 6.30 a.m. we crawled out of that tent into the snow, 97. We scrambled cautiously over the rocktraverse,….. hoisted our 30 lb. of oxygen gear on to our backs. a) seriously b) carefully c) carelessly d) attentively a) divided b) separated c) lifted d) dropped 98. …and set ourselves to the task of safely descending 81. A few good deep breaths and we were ready to go. the ridge to the South Col. a) shallow b) profound c) serious d) terrible a) minimizing b) belittling c) ascending d) decreasing 82. After several hundred feet, we came to a tiny hollow. 99. We crawled into the tent and, with a sigh of delight, a) few b) many c) much d) little collapsed into our sleeping-bags, ….. 83. I scraped the ice off the gauges and was relieved to a) happy b) sad c) sadness d) pleasant find that they still contained several hundred litres 100. … the tents flapped and shook under the of oxygen. perpetual South Col gale. a) happy b) pleasant c) worried d) easy a) continual b) permanent 84. The snow on this face was dangerous, but we c) continuous d) intermittent persisted in our efforts to beat a trail up it. a) remained b) worked c) gave up d) continued 5. The Status Of Tamil As A Classical Language 85. We made frequent changes of lead. 101. Professor Maraimalai has asked me to write regarding a) irregular b) routine c) daily d) often the position of Tamil as a classical language, 86. As our partly-full bottle of oxygen was now a) modern b)close c)begin d)end exhausted, we had only one full bottle left. 102. I am delighted to respond to his request. a) tired b) expressed c) brushed d) refreshed a)doubtful b)unsuccessful c)recline d) inquire 87. I felt a sense of freedom and well-being. 103. I…am currently holder of the Tamil Chair at a) safety b) sound c) unhealthy d) healthy that institution. 88. As my ice-axe bit into the first steep slope of the a)depressed b) formerly c)sudden d) strange 104. I am also well-acquainted with comparative ridge, my high hopes were realized. linguistics and the literatures of modern Europe. a) familiar b) unknown c) ignored d) puzzled a)arise b) unfamiliar c) continue d)develop 89. The snow was crystalline and firm. 105. It predates the literatures of other modern Indian a) clear b) opaque c) lucid d) vivid languages by more than a thousand years. 90. A firm thrust of the ice-axe would sink it half-way up the a)hit b)saved c) follows d) picked up shaft, giving a solid and comfortable belay. 106. Indeed, its literature arose before the influence a) advantageous b) convenient of Sanskrit in the South became strong c) uncomfortable d) favourable a) ended b)began c) appeared d)sprung 91. It was a great thrill to look straight down this enormous 107. It has …its own esthetics, and, above all, a large rock face and to see, 8000 feet below us. body of literature that is quite unique. a) immense b) big c) large d) puny a)noticeable b)odd c)common d)intense 92. … and running up the full forty feet of the step was a 108. …their varied scope… qualify Tamil to stand as narrow crack between the cornice and the rock. one of the greatest … literatures of the world. a) lane b) arrow c) long d) wide a)diverse b)high c)grand d) homogeneous [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
44 Way to Success 109. There is not a facet of human existence that is not 124. To deny that Tamil is a classical language is to explored and illuminated by this great literature. deny a vital and central part of the greatness and a) non-existence b) actuality richness of Indian culture. c) knowledge d)substance a)accept b)suspect c) doubt d)reject 110. Finally, Tamil is one of the primary 125. It must have a large and extremely rich body of independent sources of modern Indian culture ancient literature. and tradition. a)fruitful b) moneyed c)plenty d)barren a)main b)earliest c)secondary d)basic 6. On The Rule Of The Road 111. The great sacred works of Tamil Hinduism,… have 126. A stout old lady was walking with her basket undergirded the development of modern Hinduism. down the middle of a street. a) profane b)religious c)pure d)sacramental a)thin b)fat c)talented d)rude 112. …the touchstone that linguists must consult to 127. You have submitted to a curtailment of private understand the nature and development of Dravidian. liberty ….which makes your liberty a reality. a)improvement b) regression a)Independence b)right c)liability d)subjection c) refinement d) dependence 128. Being in a hurry…feel that your liberty has been 113. Tamil is one of the greatest classical literatures outraged. and traditions of the world. a)fun b)calm c)excited d)disinterested a)unmatched b)highest c) superior d)least 129. If you are a reasonable person, you will reflect 114. Its oldest work, the Tolkappiyam… date back to that if he did not interfere with you. about 200 BCE. a)Logical b)irrational c)honest d)disloyal a) earliest b) ancient c) recent d) aged 130. There is a danger of the world getting liberty-drunk 115. Indeed, its literature arose before the influence in these days like the old lady with the basket. of Sanskrit in the South became strong a)caution b) comfort c) distress d)safety a) rich b)weak c) best d)better 131. We are all liable to forget this. 116. It’s literature is qualitatively different from anything a)responsible b)expected c)unlikely d)capable we have in Sanskrit or other Indian languages. 132. Unfortunately we are much more conscious of the a)similar b)varied c) distinguished d)separate imperfections of others in this respect than of our own. 117. It has above all, a large body of literature that is a)luckily b)lamentably c)surprisingly d)sadly quite unique. 133. we are much more conscious of the imperfections a) big b)small c)rich d) grand of others in this respect than of our own. 118. It is fit to stand beside the great literatures of a)blemishes b)enhancements c)defects d)skills Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, Chinese, Persian and Arabic. 134. we pass judgment upon ourselves, and declare a)unimportant b)competent c) suitable d) unqualified that we are civilized or uncivilized. 119. This is merely one of a myriad of major and a)accomplished b)honest c)barbaric d)good extremely varied works that comprise the Tamil 135. you will reflect that if he did not interfere with classical tradition. you, he would interfere with no one. a)important b)intellectual c) least d) minor a)contemplate b)ignore c)display d) identify 120. Finally, Tamil is one of the primary independent 136. It was pointed out to her that the pavement was sources of modern Indian culture and tradition. the place for pedestrians a)insignificant b) reliant c)significant d)creative a)indicated b)showed c)concealed d)collected 121. I am well aware of the richness of the modern 137. You have submitted to a curtailment of private liberty Indian languages a)resist b)privilege c)received d)accepted a)obvious b)know c) oblivious d)acknowledged 138. Liberty is not a personal affair only, but a social contract. 122. I know that they are among the most fecund and a)unique b)private c)public d)peculiar productive languages on earth, 139. I shall not inquire of you whether I may eat a) unfruitful b)fertile c) pioneering d)ancient mustard with my mutton. 123. Its ancient literature is indescribably vast and rich. a)examine b) investigate c)interrogate d) answered a)simple b)tiny c)entirely d) old [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 45 140. … our personal liberty of action becomes 03. Choose the expanded form of FSB qualified by other people's liberty. a) Frederal Security Bureau of Russian Federation a)capable b)unfitted c)permitted d) recognized b) Federal Secrecy Bureau of Russian Federation 141. it is just as well to remind ourselves of what the c) Federal Security Bureau of Russian Federation rule of the road means. d) Frederal Security Buereau of Russian Federation 04. Choose the expanded form of MSS a)forget b)recall c)reminisce d)facilitate a) Ministry of State Security 142. It is in the small matters of conduct, in the b) Ministry of State Service observance of the rules of the road. c) Military of State Security a)adherence b)obedience c)transgression d)watchful d) Military of State Service 143. The great moments of heroism and sacrifice are rare. 05. Choose the expanded form of MI6 a) unusual b)common a) Modern Intelligence section 6 c)remarkable d)commendable b) Modern Intelligence 6 144. The result would be that Piccadilly Circus would c) Military Intelligence Section 6 be a maelstrom that you would never cross at all. d) Military Intelligence 6 a)harmony b)chaos c)clear d)storm 06. Choose the expanded form of ASIS a) Australian Secret Intelligence Service 145. we …can do what we choose, be wise or b) American Secret Intelligence Society ridiculous, harsh or easy, conventional or odd. c) African Secret Intelligence Service a)cruel b)common c)strange d)complete d) African Secret Intelligence Society
146. I have a fancy for dyeing my hair, or waxing my moustache (which heaven forbid). Practice questions a)allow b)stop c)destroy d) created 7. Choose the expanded form of TOEFL a) Test of English as First Language 147. You have submitted to a curtailment of private b) Training of English as a foreign Language liberty …which makes your liberty a reality. c) Test of English as a foreign Language a)actuality b)fantasy c)truth d)fact d) Training of English as First Language 148. The end of such liberty would be universal chaos. 8. Choose the expanded form of SWOT. a)world b)complete c)unidentified d) individual a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 149. we are much more conscious of the imperfections b) Strengths Weaknesses Online Training of others c) Strengths Weaknesses Online Training a)unmindful b)concerned c)impressed d)suspicious d) Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Training 150. In all these and a thousand other details you and I 9. Choose the expanded form of CECRI. please ourselves and has no one's leave. a) Central Electrical Chemical Research Institute b) Central Electro Chemical Research Institute a)approval b)interdiction c)allowance d)interest c) Central Electronic Chemical Research Institute 7. Abbreviations / Acronyms d) Central Economics Commerce Research Institute 10. Choose the expanded form of NAAC. Govt Exam questions 01. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation a) National Assessment and Accounts Council GST (Mar – 2019) b) National Assessment and Accreditation Council a) Goods and Service Tax b) Goods and Sales Tax c) National Accounts and Accreditation Company c) General Service Tax d) General Sales Tariff d) National Accounts and Assessment Council Text book questions 11. Choose the expanded form of AIIMS. 01. Choose the expanded form of RAW a) All India Institute of Medical Science a) Research & Analysis Wing b) All India Institute of Meteorology Studies b) Research & Analitical Wing c) All India Institute of Mathematics Studies c) Respond Analysis Wing d) All India Institute of Mechanical System d) Research Association Wing 12. Choose the expanded form of LASER. 02. Choose the expanded form of CIA a) Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of a) Central Indian Association Radiation b) Central Intelectual Agency b) Local Area Survey and Economic Research c) Central Intelligence Association c) Local Area Standard Economic Research d) Central Intelligence Agency d) Large Area Standard Economic Research [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
46 Way to Success 13. Choose the expanded form of JPEG. 23. Choose the expanded form of SAIL. a) Joint Photographic Experts Group a) Steel Authority of India Limited b) Joint Parliamentary Experts Group b) Steel Agency of India Limited c) Junior Photographic Experts Group c) Safe Agency of India Limited d) Junior Parliamentary Experts Group d) Safe Authority of India Limited 14. Choose the expanded form of MODEM. 24. Choose the expanded form of OPEC. a) Modulator Demodulator a) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries b) Modulating Device Machanism b) Organising Petroleum Exporting Countries c) Modulator Demonstration c) Organ of Petroleum Exporting Countries d) Monitoring and Demonitoring d) Organic Petroleum Exporting Countries 15. Choose the expanded form of RAM. 25. Choose the expanded form of BIOS. a) Random Access Memory a) Basic Input Output System b) Rapid Access Memory b) Basic Income Outcome System c) Random Assessment Memory c) Bharat Input Output System d) Rapid Applied Memory d) Basic Information Online System 16. Choose the expanded form of PIN. 26. Choose the expanded form of NALCO. a) Postal Index Number b) Public Index Number a) National Aluminium Company Limited c) People Index Number d) Public Instruction Number b) National Aluminium Corporation 17. Choose the expanded form of TIN. c) National Alumni Council a) Tax Information Network d) National Alumni Company b) Tax Instruction Network 27. Choose the expanded form of MPEG. c) Tax Information Nationality a) Motion Picture Experts Group d) Tax Identifiaction Number b) Motion Photographic Experts Group 18. Choose the expanded form of PAN. c) Motion Photographic Effects Group a) Permanent Account Number d) Motion Picture Effects Group b) Permanent Access Number 28. Choose the expanded form of SEBI. c) Particular Account Number a) Securities and Exchange Board of India d) Particular Access Number b) Securities and Environment Board of India 19. Choose the expanded form of ZIP. c) Safety and Exchange Board of India a) Zone Improvement Plan b) Zone Information Plan d) Safety and Environment Board of India c) Zone Instruction Plan d) Zero Improvement Plan 29. Choose the expanded form of VIRUS. 20. Choose the expanded form of UNICEF. a) Vital Information Resources Under Siege a) United Nations International Children’s b) Viral Information Regarding Unicellular Seige Emergency Fund c) Virtual Indicator Resource Under Science b) United Nations International Children’s d) Vital Information Resource Under Science Energy Fund 30. Choose the expanded form of RRB. c) United Nations International Children’s a) Railway Recruitment Board Emergency Forum b) Railway Resource Board d) United Nations International Children’s c) Recruitment of Railway Board Energy Forum d) Resource of Railway Board 21. Choose the expanded form of GAIL. 31. Choose the expansion form of GATT a) Gas Authority of India Limited a) Guided Allocation of Tenders and Taxes b) Gas Agency of India Limited b) Guided Administration of Trade and Tariffs c) Goa Authority of India Limited c) General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs d) General Approach on Tenders and Taxes d) Goa Agency of India Limited 32. Choose the expanded form of NCTE. 22. Choose the expanded form of UNESCO. a) National Council for Teacher Education a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and b) National Committee for Teacher Education Cultural Organization c) National Council for Teaching and Education b) United Nations Environmental, Scientific and d) National Committee of Teacher Education Cultural Organization 33. Choose the expanded form of IGCSE. c) United Nations Educational, Sports and a) International General Committee of Secondary Education Cultural Organization b) Indian General Council of Sports Education d) United Nations Environmental, Sports and c) International General Certificate of Secondary Education Cultural Organization d) Indian General Committee of Sports Education [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 47 34. Choose the expanded form of ICSE. 45. Choose the expanded form of REC. a) International Council for Secondary Education a) Regional Engineering Council b) Indian Certificate of Secondary Education b) Regional Engineering College c) Indian Commission for Secondary Education c) Regional Engineering Commission d) Indian Committee of Secondary Education d) Regional Engineering Committee 35. Choose the expanded form of AIPMT. 46. Choose the expanded form of CLRI. a) All India Post-Medical Test a) Central Leather Research Institute b) All India Pre-Medical Test b) Central Language Research Institute c) All India Planning for Medical Test d) All India Preparation for Medical Test c) Central Leather Research Institution 36. Choose the expanded form of AIEEE. d) Central Language Research Institution a) All India Engineering Entrance Examination 47. Choose the expanded form of MNC. b) All India Eligibility Entrance Examination a) Multi-National Council c) All India Engineering Eligibility Examination b) Multinational Corporation d) All India Engineering Eligibility Examination c) Multi-Nations Corporation 37. Choose the expanded form of NASSCOM. d) Multinational Company a) National Association of Software and Service Companies 48. Choose the expanded form of NTA. b) National Association Company a) National Testing Agency c) National Agency of Software and Services Companies b) National Testing Association d) National Agenda of Skill and Source Companies c) National Tracking Agency 38. Choose the expanded form of RADAR. d) National Tracking Agent a) Radio Detecting and Ranging 49. Choose the expanded form of NET. b) Range Detecting and Research a) National Eligibility Test c) Radio Detecting and Research b) National Employment Test d) Radio Detection and Ranging 39. Choose the expanded form of IGNOU. c) National Employment Training a) Indira Gandhi National Open University d) National Electronics Training b) Indira Gandhi National Offline University 50. The common expansion of SIM is………….. c) Indira Gandhi National Online University a) Subscriber Identity Module d) Indira Gandhi National Onboard University b) Satellite Identifying Member 40. Choose the expanded form of BARC. c) South Indian Menu a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre d) Secret Intelligent Mind b) Base Atomic Research Centre c) Bhabha Atomic Research Council 8. Compound words
d) Bhabha Atomic Research Commission Govt Exam questions 41. Choose the expanded form of BEL. 01. Choose the correct combination for the compound a) Bharat Electronics Limited word “On-duty”. (Mar – 2019) b) Bharat Electricals limited a) preposition + noun b) adjective + noun c) Basic Electricals Limited c) adverb + verb d) verb + verb d) Basic Electronics Limited Text book questions 42. Choose the expanded form of FEMA. a) Foreign Exchange Management Act 01. Choose the word from the options given to form a b) Foreign Exchange Monitoring Act compound word with “Knife” c) Foreign Exchange Maintenance Act a) clock b) edge c) proof d) peace d) Foreign Exchange Management Action 02. Choose the appropriate Compound word for the 43. Choose the expanded form of FERA. combination ‘Adjective + Noun’ a) Foreign Exchange Regulation Act a) ear mark b) Nervous disorder b) Foreign Exchange Registration Act c) spelling book d) Ramp walk c) Foreign Exports Regulation Act 03. Choose the correct combination for the compound d) Foreign Exports registration Act word ‘Wind-proof’. 44. Choose the expanded form of UPSC. a) Adjective + Noun b) Noun + Noun a) United Public Service Commission c) Adverb + Noun d) Adjective + Verb b) Union Public Service Commission 04. Choose the word from the options given to form a c) Uniform Public Service Commission compound word with “Party” d) Union of Public Service Commission a) lashes b) clock c) dark d) full [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
48 Way to Success 05. Choose the word from the options given to form a 22. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “ice” compound word with ‘brain’ a) berg b) way c) dark d) street a) think b) ache c) storming d) top 06. Choose the correct combination for the compound 23. Choose the word from the options given to form a word ‘sleeping-bags’ compound word with ‘life’ a) Gerund+Noun b) Gerund+Adverb a) span b) width c) through d) hand c) Adverb+Noun d) Noun+Verb 24. Choose the word from the options given to form a 07. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with ‘pass’ compound word with “Half” a) word b) learn c) print d) room a) bright b) clock c) dark d) way 25. Choose the correct combination for the compound 08. Choose the appropriate compound word for the word ‘rabit-hole’ combination: Adverb + Gerund a) Verb + Noun b) Noun + Noun a) ear mark b) Never-ending c) Noun + Verb d) Adjective + Noun c) spelling book d) air ticket 26. Choose the correct combination for the compound Practice questions word ‘cowboy’ 9. Choose the word from the options given to form a a) Adjective + Noun b) Noun + Verb compound word with ‘sleep’ c) Noun + Noun d) Verb + Noun a) race b) walk c) stroll d) wade 27. Choose the correct combination for the compound 10. Choose the word from the options given to form a word ‘eyewash’ compound word with ‘dry’ a) Adjective + Noun b) Noun + Verb a) wash b) press c) soap d) powder c) Noun + Noun d) Verb + Noun 11. Choose the word from the options given to form a 28. Choose the correct combination for the compound compound word with ‘snow’ word ‘rainbow’ a) red b) green c) white d) blue a) Adjective + Noun b) Noun + Verb 12. Choose the word from the options given to form a c) Noun + Noun d) Verb + Noun compound word with ‘jet’ 29. Choose the correct combination for the compound a) red b) black c) white d) yellow word ‘jellyfish’ 13. Choose the word from the options given to form a a) Noun + Noun b) Verb + Noun compound word with ‘green’ c) Noun + Adjective d) Noun + Verb a) hall b) house c) wall d) clean 30. Choose the correct combination for the compound 14. Choose the word from the options given to form a word ‘rattle snake’ compound word with ‘sun’ a) Adjective + Noun b) Noun + Verb a) flower b) white c) yellow d) red c) Noun + Noun d) Verb + Noun 15. Choose the word from the options given to form a 31. Choose the correct combination for the compound compound word with ‘ear’ word ‘good for nothing’ a) cake b) ring c) shade d) bend a) Adjective + Preposition + Noun 16. Choose the word from the options given to form a b) Noun + Preposition + Verb compound word with ‘moon’ c) Noun + Preposition + Noun a) bed b) light c) hood d) port d) Verb + Preposition + Noun 17. Choose the word from the options given to form a 32. Choose the correct combination for the compound compound word with ‘cricket’ word ‘windscreen’ a) plot b) court c) ground d) area a) Adjective + Noun b) Noun + Verb 18. Choose the word from the options given to form a c) Noun + Noun d) Verb + Noun compound word with ‘soft’ 33. Choose the correct combination for the compound a) warm b) copy c) way d) print word ‘inpatient’ 19. Choose the word from the options given to form a a) Noun + Noun b) Verb + Noun compound word with ‘home’ c) Adjective + Noun d) Preposition + Noun a) made b) wash c) line d) white 34. Choose the correct combination for the compound 20. Choose the word from the options given to form a word ‘touchstone’ compound word with ‘World’ a) Noun + Noun b) Verb + Noun a) ball b) way c) wide d) cube c) Noun + Adjective d) Noun + Verb 21. Choose the word from the options given to form a 35. Choose the appropriate compound word for the compound word with ‘car’ combination ‘Verb + Noun’ a) street b) park c) house d) top a) walk man b) homemade c) cellphones d) fat-free [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 49 36. Choose the appropriate compound word for the 9. Prefix & Suffix / Derivatives
combination ‘Noun + Verb’ Govt Exam Questions: a) postman b) drive inn c) footprint d) headache 1. From a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the 37. Choose the appropriate compound word for the root word “legitimate”. (Mar – 2019) combination ‘Verb + Noun’ (a) pre- (b) inter- (c) un- (d) il- a) manmade b) search engine c) booklet d) lipstick 2. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the 38. Choose the appropriate compound word for the root word ‘public. (Mar – 2019) combination ‘Gerund + Noun’ (a) let (b) tion (c) ling (d) ise a) looking glass b) fine tuning c) self-esteem d) get-together Text book questions 39. Choose the appropriate compound word for the Type 1 combination ‘Verb + Noun’ 1. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix a) pass port b) newspaper respectively to the root word “patient”. c) day dream d) handmade a) -im b) -in c) -un d) -ir 40. Choose the appropriate compound word for the 2. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix combination ‘Noun + Verb’ respectively to the root word “honour”. a) Neck-tie b) skywalk c) house rent d) show room a) im b) un c) ir d) dis 41. Choose the appropriate compound word for the 3. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix combination ‘Noun + Gerund’ respectively to the root word “respect”. a) adam-teasing b) freedom fighter a) im b) dis c) un d) be c) spinning mill d) steering wheel 4. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix 42. Choose the appropriate compound word for the respectively to the root word “patient”. combination ‘Noun + Adjective’ a) ly b) ance c) able d) ment a) user-friendly b) houseboat 5. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix c) wardrobe d) supernatural respectively to the root word “honour”. 43. Choose the appropriate compound word for the a) ace b) ness c) tion d) able combination ‘Noun + Adjective’ 6. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix a) trustworthy b) turnout respectively to the root word “respect”. c) undercover d) ice cream a) sion b) able c) tion d) ment 44. Choose the appropriate compound word for the 7. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix,Suffix combination ‘Preposition + Noun’ respectively to the root word “manage”. a) homemade b) beforehand c) wall clock d) time-table a) im,ly b) in,ness c) mis,ment d) ir,ment 45. Choose the appropriate compound word for the 8. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix combination ‘Noun + Preposition’ respectively to the root word “Satisfact”. a) outdoor b) hands-on c) bulletproof d) airborne a) ion b) ment c) able d) ly 46. Choose the appropriate compound word for the 9. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix combination ‘Noun + adverb’ respectively to the root word “noble”. a) passer-by b) airborne c) one-third d) pancake a) tion b) ity c) full d) able 47. Choose the appropriate compound word for the 10. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix combination ‘verb + adverb’ respectively to the root word “willing”. a) redhanded b) overthrow a) ance b) tion c) ness d) ity c) motorcycle d) take-off 11. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix 48. Choose the appropriate compound word for the respectively to the root word “comfort”. combination ‘adverb + verb’ a) ion b) ment c) able d) sion a) watertank b) overthrow c) greenhouse d) high school 12. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix 49. Choose the appropriate compound word for the respectively to the root word “resemble”. combination ‘adjective + verb’ a) ion b) full c) able d) ance a) king-size b) mass media 13. Form a new word by adding a suitable Suffix c) public-speaking d) sleeping bag respectively to the root word “frequent”. a) tion b) ity c) full d) ly 50. Choose the appropriate compound word for the combination ‘Noun + Noun’ Type 2 a) sunshine b) ladybug 14. Choose the proper derivative for “fertile”. c) moonwalk d)playground a) fertility b) fertilement c) disfertile d) irfertile
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50 Way to Success 15. Choose the proper derivative for “different”. Type 2 a) imdifferent b) differentment 33. Choose the proper derivative for “decorate”. c) disdifferent d) indifferent a) decorator b) decoratment 16. Choose the proper derivative for “friend”. c) decorateful d) decoratness a) infriend b) befriend c) friendment d) irfriend 34. Choose the proper derivative for “predict”. 17. Choose the proper derivative for “obey”. a) predictly b) predictious a) obeyment b) inobey c) disobey d) beobey c) predictful d) predictable
Practice questions 35. Choose the proper derivative for “heaven”. Type 1 a) heavenful b) heavenly 18. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix c) heavily d) heavenless respectively to the root word “safe”. 36. Choose the proper derivative for “leader”. a) im b)in c) un d) ir a) leadertion b) leaderful c) leadership d) leaderly 19. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix 37. Choose the proper derivative for “history”. respectively to the root word “view”. a) historical b) historify a) pre b) mis c) re d) ir c) historily d) historiment 20. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix 38. Choose the proper derivative for “prosper”. respectively to the root word “appear”. a) prosperition b) prosperable a) ly b) ance c) tion d) ment c) prospeful d) prosperity 21. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix 39. Choose the proper derivative for “expense”. respectively to the root word “confuse”. a) expenseful b) expensive a) ly b) able c) ity d) ment c) expention d) expensly 22. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix 40. Choose the proper derivative for “aware”. respectively to the root word “circle”. a) awareness b) awareful a) pre b) over c) re d) semi c) awartion d) awarely 23. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix 41. Choose the proper derivative for “implicit”. respectively to the root word “social”. a) implicitment b) implicitly a) pre b) anti c) re d) semi c) implicitous d) implicity 24. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix 42. Choose the proper derivative for “summary”. respectively to the root word “false”. a) summarity b) summarful a) hood b) able c) ity d) ment c) summarly d) summarize 25. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix 43. Choose the proper derivative for “classify”. respectively to the root word “prosper”. a) classful b) classitious a) tion b) ly c) ity d) ous c) classification d) classily 26. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix 44. Choose the proper derivative for “convention”. respectively to the root word “stream”. a) conventional b) conventionaly a) pre b) anti c) re d) mid c) conventionable d) conventionful 27. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix 45. Choose the proper derivative for “establish”. respectively to the root word “lighten”. a) establication b) establishly a) pre b) en c) re d)il c) establishful d) establishment 28. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix 46. Choose the proper derivative for “finance”. respectively to the root word “wilder”. a) financian b) financialy a) ness b) ly c) ity d) ful c) financial d) financement 29. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix 47. Choose the proper derivative for “philosophy”. respectively to the root word “happy”. a) philosofer b) philosophical a) tion b) ily c) ous d) ly c) philosophial d) philosophicient 30. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix 48. Choose the proper derivative for “curious”. respectively to the root word “code”. a) curiously b) curiousment a) mis b) dis c) re d)de c) curiousful d) curioustion 31. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix 49. Choose the proper derivative for “destroy”. respectively to the root word “vore”. a) destroyerment b) destroyered a) re b) omni c) pre d)dis c) destroyerful d) destroyer 32. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix 50. Choose the proper derivative for “humour”. respectively to the root word “comunicate”. a) humourly b) humourous a) ion b) tly c) al d) able c) humourful d) humourable [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 51 10. Foreign / Borrowed word 12. ‘Paparazzi’ was constantly following princess Diana everywhere. Govt Exam Questions: (a) photographer (b) police 1. Choose the meaning of the foregin word in the (c) editor (d) minister following sentence. (Mar – 2019) 13. Mohammed Bin Rasid is a ‘sheikh’ of Dubai. People want to maintain the ‘status quo’. (a) citizen (b) actor (a) law and order (b) a complete change (c) teacher (d) Ruller (c) introduce new rules (d) retain the existing condition 14. He started teaching at his ‘alma mater’. Practice questions (a) former village (b) former town Choose the meaning of the foregin word in the (c) former school (d) local school following sentences. 15. Guru Nanak was the first ‘Guru’ of the shiks. 1. My son and daughter are in ‘ballet’ class (a) spiritual leader (b) administrator (a) dance class (b) special class (c) political leader (d) Ruller (c) coaching class (d) training 16. Please return the enclosed ‘pro forma’. 2. We ate sandwich at a ‘cafe’ (a) cover (b) form (a) tea stall (b) small restaurant (c) statement (d) money (c) five star hotel (d) Motel 17. The lawer took the case on a ‘pro bono’ basis 3. Bill Gates is one of the most famous ‘entreprenurs’ (a) getting bribe (b) done with charge in the world. (c) royalty (d) done wihthout charge 18. Rajan was a ‘persona non grata’ in our club. (a) clerk of a company (a) member (b) chairperson (b) accountant of a company (c) unwelcome person (d) dignified person (c) lower labour of a company 19. She is better known under her ‘nom de plume’ of (d) one who starts their own company Daniel Stern. 4. He has been trying to find a good ‘kindergarten’ for (a) original name (b) pen name his son. (c) bibilical name (d) personal name (a) flower garden (b) children’s play ground 20. He was used to acting in ‘loco parentis’. (c) children’s garden (d) children’s hospital (a) leader (b) friend 5. I ran into a ‘glitch’ (c) driver (d) Guardian (a) small problem (b) into well 21. No one is born as ‘enfant terrible’ (c) into sewer (d) into race (a) leader (b) brilliant 6. The ‘Guerrilla’ fighters took control the capital of (c) bad child (d) Good child the country 22. The country was ‘de facto’ divided between two states (a) little quarrel (b) little war (a) in false (b) imaginary (c) little fight (d) little battle (c) illusion (d) in fact 7. Peter is a real ‘macho’ guy 23. His last novel was his ‘magnum opus’. (a) very timid (b) very clever (a) great work (b) imaginary (c) very lazy (d) very strong (c) last work (d) peculiar work 8. She went to the ‘plaza’ which was recently opened. 24. He was tried ‘in absentia’ and sentenced to seven (a) a public open area in a city (b) a restaurant years in prison (c) a theatre (d) market (a) commiting mistake (b) in presence 9. People often take ‘siesta’ in hot countries. (c) in prisons (d) in absence (a) continue the work (b) taking leave 25. Judges assess the merits of such claims ‘in camera’ (c) lack of intrest (d) taking a break (a) in private (b) in public 10. Ramesh has a black belt in ‘karate’. (c) in common (d) in general (a) fighting with his hand, leg 26. The restaurant is popular with the city’s ‘nouveau riche’. (b) fighting with weapons (a) new actors (b) new rich (c) fighting with stick (c) new building (d) poor (d) fighting with fear 27. He dreaded ‘vis-à-vis’ with his boss 11. Those reason ‘Tsunamis’ were terrible. (a) hiding (b) in indirect (a) heavy flood (c) face to face (d) in disguise (b) soil erosion 28. Watch news of swine flu ‘via media’ every day (c) large sea wave caused by earth quake (a) corner (b) end (d) land slide (c) one way (d) middle way [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
52 Way to Success 29. He is a ‘soi-disant’ novelist 45. England got ‘Victor Ludorum’ in ICC world cup in 2019 (a) self styled (b) siginificant (a) trivial (b) poorest (c) actual (d) real (c) secondary (d) over all champion 30. How to calculate ‘per capita’ income of a family? 46. The Vice President serves ‘ex officio’ as (a) by state (b) by family president of the Senate. (c) by head (d) by country (a) on duty (b) due to sickness 31. An average growth rate is 2% ‘per annum’ (c) out of duty (d) emergency period (a) each year (b) each month 47. The lecture seemed to drone on ‘ad inifinitum’ (c) every day (d) each week (a) to infinity (b) to conclude 32. Shakespeare’s play is ‘par excellence’ even today (c) to summary (d) to finish (a) bad (b) excellent 48. I may have ‘carte blanch’ around the office. (c) inferior (d) mediocre (a) ordinary power (b) temprory power 33. Last year was the ‘annus mirabilis’ for my company. (c) restricted power (d) unrestricted power (a) atrocious year (b) execrable year 49. The new education policy is going on ‘glasnost’ (c) wonderful year (d) awful year among educationists. 34. I try to stay ‘au courant’ with the latest (a) open discussion (b) hidden discussion developments in the industry. (c) indirect discussion (d) individual discussion (a) manufacture date (b) expiry date 50. Mobile phone is ‘sine qua non’ in the modern world. (c) out of date (d) up to date (a) restricted (b)indispensable 35. She might be, ‘au fond’ quite a pleasant woman. (c) inessential (d) trivial (a) physically (b) spiritually 11. Definition of terms (c) basically (d) moderately 36.The president aims to create a ‘de jure’ one-party state. Text book Questions (a) based on illegal (b) based on law 01. Choose the right definition for the given term (c) based on disloyal (d) based on faithless “Linguistics”. 37. After the storm, the sailors were grateful to reach a) The study of money and coins ‘terra firma’ b) The scientific study of a language (a) agri land (b) wet land (c) fertile land (d) dry land c) The study of speech sounds 38. Social media has become the ‘vox populi’ d) one who studies logistics (a) voice of legislative assembly 02. Choose the right definition for the given term (b) voice of the parliamentary “Numismatics”. (c) voice of the people a) one who studies animals b) one who studies insects (d) voice of the corporates c) The study of speech sounds 39. Please keep this story ‘entre nous’ d) The study of money and coins (a) confidence (b) diffidence 03. Choose the right definition for the given term (c) insecurity (d) self-distrust “Electro dynamics”. 40. The mirror would have to be made ‘in situ’ a) The study of the way that electric currents and (a) misappropriate position (b) appropriate position magnetic fields affect each other. (c) misuse position (d) defraud position b) The study of the way that electric currents and 41. The magazine accepts advertisements, which is static fields affect each other. c) The study of the way that magnetic and considered crass by the older ‘haut monde’. dynamic fields affect each other. (a) high society (b) low society d) The study of the way that electric and dynamic (c) middle society (d) poor society fields affect each other. 42. We must judge the ‘idée fixe’ not in itself but by its effects. 04. Choose the right definition for the given term (a) illusion (b) alternative idea “Phonetics”. (c) oscillating idea (d) fixed idea a) one who about mobile phone 43. She is admired for her energy and ‘joie de vivre’. b) one who studies insects (a) agony of living (b) sadness of living c) The study of speech sounds (c) joy of living (d) misery d) The study of money and coins 44. The mayor's public ‘mea culpa’ didn't satisfy his critics. 05. Choose the right definition for the given term “Aesthetics”. (a) refusal one’s fault a) one who studies seismography (b) an acknolwdgement one’s fault b) one who studies functioning of human society (c) disapprove one’s fault c) The study of principles of beauty (d) misunderstanding one’s fault d) one who studies atmosphere [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 53 06. Choose the right definition for the given term 15. Choose the right definition for the given term “Genetics”. “ecologist”. a) The study of genes b) one who studies zoology a) One who studies geography c) one who studies geography d) one who studies germs b) One who studies economics 07. Choose the right definition for the given term c) The study of nutrion and dietics “Statistics”. d) One who studies environment a) The study of analysing information shown in 16. Choose the right definition for the given term numbers “futurology ”. b) One who studies Static current a) The study of fruits c) One who studies language and structure b) The study of fertilizers d) The study of government and using power in c) The study of the future public life d) The study of fashion 08. Choose the right definition for the given term “Politics”. 17. Choose the right definition for the given term a) The study of government and using power in “geologist”. public life a) One who studies geology b) One who studies climate and weather b) One who studies economics c) The study of poultry farming. c) The study of nutrion and dietics d) One who studies matter that constitutes the earth d) One who studies environment 09. Choose the right definition for the given term 18. Choose the right definition for the given term “Aeronautics”. “linguist”. a) One who studies air-borne diseases a) One who speakes lot of languages b) One who studies Aesthetics b) One who speakes politly c) The study of building and flying air-craft c) One who speakes harshly d) One who studies birds d) One who speakes loudly 10. Choose the right definition for the given term 19. Choose the right definition for the given term “Informatics”. “pathologist”. a) One who studies weather and climate a) One who studies physics b) One who studies Interior designing b) One who studies causes of earhquake c) The study of processing data for storage and retrieval c) One who studies causes of difficulties d) One who studies language d) One who studies causes of diseases
Practice questions 20. Choose the right definition for the given term 11. Choose the right definition for the given term “cosmology”. “Archaeologist”. a) The study of fruits a. One who studies agriculture b) The study of universe b. One who studies astronomy c) The study of the future c. The study of analogy d) The study of fashion d. One who studies archaeology 21. Choose the right definition for the given term 12. Choose the right definition for the given term “geneticist”. “Astrophysicist”. a) One who studies germs a) One who studies astrology b) One who studies general knowledge b) One who studies astrophysics c) One who studies genetics c) The study of analogy d) One who studies geography d) One who studies archaeology 13. Choose the right definition for the given term 22. Choose the right definition for the given term “theologian”. “etymology”. a) One who studies God and religion a) The study of ecosystem b) One who studies ghosts b) The study of environment c) The study of human behavior c) The study of orgin of the word d) One who studies theories d) The study of embryo 23. Choose the right definition for the given term 14. Choose the right definition for the given term “grammarian”. “hematologist”. a) an expert in the study of graphics a) One who studies blood b) an expert in the study of genre b) One who studies hair c) an expert in the study of semantic c) One who studies genetics d) One who studies heart d) an expert in the study of grammar [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
54 Way to Success 24. Choose the right definition for the given term 35. Choose the right definition for the given term “odontology”. “atychiphobia”. a) The study of lungs a) fear of failure b) fear of success b) The study of throat c) fear of participation d) fear of attempt c) The study of eyes 36. Choose the right definition for the given term d) The study of the teeth “autophobia”. 25. Choose the right definition for the given term a) fear of over height b) fear of brightness “bromatology”. c) fear of crowded place d) fear of being alone a) The study of food 37. Choose the right definition for the given term b) The study of bacteria “cynophobia”. c) The study of biology a) fear of dogs b) fear of lions d) The study of bone c) fear of cats d) fear of tigers 26. Choose the right definition for the given term 38. Choose the right definition for the given term “Lithology”. “glossophobia”. a) The study of minerals a) fear of singing in public b) The study of bacteria b) fear of brightness c) The study of rocks c) fear of speaking in public d) The study of limp d) fear of dancing in public 27. Choose the right definition for the given term 39. Choose the right definition for the given term “seismologist”. “pathophobia”. a) One who studies blood a) fear of disease b) One who studies waves b) fear of dogs c) One who studies volcanoes c) fear of speaking in public d) One who studies earthquakes d) fear of over height 28. Choose the right definition for the given term 40. Choose the right definition for the given term “acrophobia”. “Florimania”. a) fear of heights b) fear of accidents a) Craze for shopping c) fear of air d) fear of alone b) Craze for dresses 29. Choose the right definition for the given term c) Craze for flowers “hemophobia”. d) Craze for flying a) fear of heights b) fear of water 41. Choose the right definition for the given term c) fear of hair d) fear of blood “Kleptomania”. 30. Choose the right definition for the given term a) desire for shopping “ophidiophobia”. b) desire for sleeping a) fear of over height b) fear of snacks c) desire for donating c) fear of snakes d) fear of bird d) desire for stealing 31. Choose the right definition for the given term 42. Choose the right definition for the given term “astraphobia”. “Melomania”. a) fear of ambition a) craze for music b) fear of thunder and lightening b) craze for playing c) fear of sun and moon c) desire for meditation d) fear of arts d) desire for memorize 32. Choose the right definition for the given term 43. Choose the right definition for the given term “claustrophobia”. “Plutomania”. a) fear of crowded space b) fear of alone a) craze for music b) craze for money b) fear of computer d) fear of clouds b) desire for meditation d) desire for memorize 33. Choose the right definition for the given term 44. Choose the right definition for the given term “achluophobia”. “Stampomania”. a) fear of over height b) fear of brightness a) obsession with coin collecting c) fear of darkness d) fear of alcohol b) obsession with book collecting 34. Choose the right definition for the given term c) obsession with money collecting “aichmophobia”. d) obsession with stamp-collecting a) fear of needles or pointed objects 45. Choose the right definition for the given term b) fear of big objects “Technomania”. c) fear of thin objects a) Craze for technology b) Craze for traveling d) fear of aircraft c) Craze for playing d) Craze for studying [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 55 46. Choose the right definition for the given term 13. The boys broke the window pane last evening. ___? “Theatromania”. a) Haven’t they b) Shouldn’t they a) Craze for technology b) Craze for traveling c) Don’t they d) Didn’t they c) Craze for going to playing d) Craze for studying 14. Leaves wither during autumn. ______? 47. Choose the right definition for the given term a) Hasn’t they b) Shouldn’t they “Theomania”. c) Don’t they d) Didn’t they a) Belief that one is a ghost b) Belief that one is a god 15. You should add a little salt to the buttermilk. ____? c) Belief that one is leader d) Belief that one is a priest a) Should you b) Shouldn’t you 48. Choose the right definition for the given term c) Don’t you d) Didn’t you “Polemomania”. a) Mania for money b) Mania for travel Practice questions c) Mania for play d) Mania for war 16. I’m right, ______? 49. Choose the right definition for the given term a) amn’t I b) am I c) are I d) aren’t I “Politicomania”. 17. Shut up,______? a) Mania for science b) Mania for politics a) can’t you b) shall we c) will you d) do you c) Mania for act d) Mania for war 18. Don’t forget, ______? 50. Choose the right definition for the given term a) do you b) will you c) don’t you d) won’t you “Phaneromania”. 19. Move a bit, ______? a) Habit of biting one's nails a) can you b) do you c) don’t you d) shall we b) Habit of digging one’s nose 20. Let’s go for a walk, ______? c) Habit of itching one's body a) do you b) shall we c) shall you d) don’t you d) Habit of shaking one's leg 21. You never say what you are going, _____? 12. Question Tag a) did you b) don’t you c) aren’t you d) do you Text book Questions 22. There is little we can do about it, ______? 1. The children are very happy today. ______? a) is there b) isn’t there c) can’t we d) is he a) Haven’t they b) Isn’t they 23. Somebody wanted a pizza, ______? c) Don’t they d) Aren’t they? a) did they b) didn’t they c) didn’t you d) didn’t he 2. You have not returned my books yet. ______? 24. He has a daughter, ______? a) Haven’t you b) Had you a) haven’t he b) has he c) hasn’t he d) doesn’t he c) Don’t you d) Have you? 25. There weren’t any issues, ______? 3. We enjoyed the trip very much. ______? a) were there b) weren’t there c) were they d) do there a) Haven’t we b) Didn’t we 26. Ravi wants to be an actor, ______? c) Don’t we d) Hadn’t they a) does he b) doesn’t he c) do he d) doesn’t she 4. Let’s clean the shelves this weekend. ______? 27. Julia visited you yesterday, ______? a) Shall we b) Shouldn’t we a) didn’t he b) did she c) didn’t she d) don’t she c) Should we d) Had we 28. She is collecting stickers, ______? 5. My mother rarely travels by bus. ______? a) isn't she b) is she c) does she d) doesn’t she a) Did she b) Is she c) Had she d) Does she 29. We often watch TV in the afternoon, _____? 6. Somebody must bell the cat. ______? a) don’t you b) didn’t we c) doesn’t we d) don't we a) Must they b) Mustn’t they 30. You have cleaned your bike, _____? c) Can’t they d) Didn’t they 7. Anita never comes late to office. ______? a) haven't you b) haven’t they a) Does she b) Is she c) Will she d) Didn’t they c) have you d) don’t you 8. I am always the winner. ______? 31. John and Max don't like maths, _____? a) Aren’t I b) Amn’t I c) Don’t I d) Am I a) don’t they b) do they 9. Don’t commit this mistake again. ______? c) does he d) did they a) Don’t you b) Won’t you c) Will you d) Did you 32. Peter played handball yesterday, _____? 10. There is a pharmacy near that bus stand. ______? a) didn’t you b) don’t he c) didn't he d) did he a) Haven’t it b) Isn’t it c) Wasn’t it d) Hadn’t it 33. They are going home from school, ______? 11. Bacteria can never survive in extreme weather a) aren’t there b) do they conditions. ______? c) are they d) aren't they a) Can it b) Shouldn’t it c) Can’t it d) Didn’t it 34. Mary didn't do her homework last Monday, ____? 12. I am not as smart as you are. ______? a) did she b) didn’t she c) don’t she d) is she a) Aren’t I b) Is I c) Amn’t I d) Am I 35. He could have bought a new car, ______? a) won’t he b) can’t he c) could he d) couldn't he [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
56 Way to Success 36. Kevin will come tonight, ______? 08. Due to low pressure, he passed out on the way. a) willn’t he b) wouldn’t he c) won't he d) won’t she a) fainted b) died c) trembled d) slept 37. I'm clever, ______? 09. Don’t worry, I will stand by you. a) amn’t I b) am I c) aren't I d) are I a) support b) oppose c) investigate d) help 38. Mr Ganesh is from Chennai, ______? 10. Connect the hose to the tap and turn on the tap. a) don’t she b) isn't he c) is he d) isn’t she a) open b) pull c) close d) push 39. The car isn't in the garage, ______? Practice questions a) is he b) isn’t he c) isn’t it d) is it 11. Please bear with me while I fill out the paperwork. 40. You are John, ______? a) be alone b) be aware c) be polite d) be patient a) aren't you b) are you c) amn’t you d) don’t you 12. I didn't think he would bear up so well in that 41. She went to the library yesterday, ______? situation. a) doesn’t she b) don’t she c) didn't she d) did she a) withdraw b) without c) withstand d) withheld 42. He didn't recognize me, ______? 13. Why don't we ask the Johnson over for dinner? a) do you b) did he c) does he d) didn’t he a) take b) eat c) invite d) induce 43. Cars pollute the environment, ______? 14. What time are you coming back? a) don't they b) do they a) arrive b) return c) start d) leave c) don’t it d) didn’t they 15. The burglar broke into the house between 44. Mr. Prakash has been to Scotland recently, ____ ? midnight and 3 AM. a) havn’t you b) doesn’t he a) entered a house unlawfully c) hasn't he d) has he b) entered a house lawfully 45. The trip is very expensive, ______? c) exit a house unlawfully a) isn’t they b) isn’t he c) is it d) isn't it d) exit a house lawfully 46. He won't tell her, ______? 16. I broke the cracker up into pieces and put it in the soup. a) will he b) wouldn’t he c) can’t he d) shan’t he a) took b) brought 47. Ramu had a red car, ______? c) disposed d) broke into pieces a) hasn’t she b) didn't he c) did he d) don’t he 17. Sam was brought up in South Carolina. 48. I'm not the person with the tickets, _____? a) continued b) allowed a) am I b) amn’t I c) aren’t I d) are I c) raised d) persisted 49. She doesn't work in a hotel, ______? 18. This recipe calls for milk, not water. a) didn’t she b) doesn’t she c) does she d) don’t she a) dispensable b) requires 50. She studies very hard every night, ______? c) inessential d) needless a) hasn’t she b) doesn’t he 19. They called the picnic off because of the rain. c) does she d) doesn't she a) cancelled b) prolonged c) proceeded d) gathered 13. Phrasal Verbs 20. Mani called on Nandhini while he was in town. Text book Questions a) invited b) valued Type - 1 c) reached d) visited 01. Mahesh extinguished the light and went to sleep. 21. Please, carry on. I didn'tmean to interrupt you. a) put out b) called for c) went on d) put in a) consummate b) complete 02. A car stopped beside us. c) continue d) conclude a) carried off b) called off c) drew up d) gave in 22. The secret agent carried out his orders exactly as 03. The helicopter starts at 10 AM. planned. a) takes in b) takes back c) takes off d) takes up a) ungenteel b) accomplished 04. The people opposed the Hydro Carbon project. c) unpolished d) unrefined a) took away b) turned away c) took apart d) took in 23. Selva ate the cookies up. 05. The Prime Minister cannot depend on the opposite a) renew b) devour c) replace d) pick party’s support. 24. We usually eat in instead of going out for dinner. a) bank up b) bank in c) bank on d) bank over a) eat inside the home b) eat outside the home
Type - 2 c) eat with family d) gathered with family 06. The government cut off the old pension scheme. 25. Interest in the project fell off when they realized it a) identified b) included c) removed d) renounced wouldn't be profitable. 07. We turned a corner and we came upon an old man. a) increased b) decreased a) listened to b) spoke to c) met d) saw c) followed d) interested [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 57 26. What time did you get up this morning? 47. You wear a sweater before you go outside. a) abasement b) rose a) keep on b) got on c) call on d) put on c) comedown d) degradation 48. After battling cancer for several years, he finally 27. I earn extra money by giving out brochures on the died at the age of 87. street. a) passed away b) through away a) confuse b) disarrange c) gave away d) got away c) jumble d) distribute 49. He became unconscious because the room was too hot. 28. Never give up learning English! a) passed away b) passed out a) surrender b) resistance c) ran away d) turn away c) fighting d) opposition 50. I resemble my father. 29. You will never find out all my secrets! a) look after b) call on c) take after d) carry on a) reveal b) discover 14. Prepositions c) consider d) follow 30. I can't get ahead even though I work two jobs. Govt. Exam Question: a) delay b) postpone 1. My grandparents have been living here ______c) make degrade d) make progress independence. (Mar – 2019) (a) till (b) after (c) since (d) from Type II 31. The bank robbers escaped . Text book Questions 1. The boy jumped ______a narrow stream.. a) gave away b) got away c) carried away d) got in a) into b) with c) against d) upon 32. I entered into the school 2. Afsar will meet me ____ Friday morning. a) got off b) got back c) called in d) got in a) into b) on c) against d) upon 33. I found the idea while watching the Simpsons show. 3. The temple is ______the bank. a) hit on b) carried on c) put on d) called on a) inspite of b) into c) between d) in front of 34. Abide tight! The roller coaster is about to take off. 4. My friend will meet me ____his brother tomorrow. a) hit on b) get on c) hold on d) try on a) with b) among c) over d) into 35. I need to havemy lawyer study carfully this 5. There is usually a garden _____ a bungalow. contract before I sign it. a) over b) besides c) above d) at a) go through b) get through 6. Yuvan has been studying well _____ childhood. c) think through d) see through a) behind b) until c) since d) after 36. I need to recline before we go out tonight. 7. A trekker climbed ___ a mountain meticulously. a) lie down b) comedown a) at b) over c) on d) behind c) live down d) let down 8. There was a skirmish ____ my brother and sister. 37. I could servive bread and cheese. a) behind b) under c) over d) between a) eat in b) get in c) drop in d) live on 9. The laudable thoughts were apparent ______38. When my sister goes on vacation, I take care of many scholars in a conference. her dog. a) among b) since c) in d) after
a) take over b) think over c) look after d) take after 10. It is easy to work ___ the aegis of a visionary leader 39. I searched for my keys. Have you seen them? a) by b) by c) since d) under a) left out b) got out c) looked on d) looked for Practice questions 40. The police investigate the murder. 11. Hang the charts ………. the wall. a) look into b) shut up c) take over d) turn into a) in b) on c) by d) at 41. I takes time to search new vocabulary words. 12. Ravi stayed with his uncle … six months a) get up b) look up c) shut up d) call up a) since b) for c) about d) in 42. He respects his father. 13. The work will be over …….. this evening . a) looks up b) looks into c) looks up to d) looks for a) on b) by c) in d) to 43. How is your son progress in his new job? 14. We could not get help ……… anyone. a) run out b) pick out c) keep out d) make out a) from b) till c) in d) for 44. He continued talking after everybody asked him to stop. 15. The ladder is placed …………the wall. a) kept on b) hold on c) got on d) put on a) on b) upon c) against d) over 45. Diane chose a lovely dress for the dance. 16. We are going ...... a holiday next week. a) carried out b) picked out c) pulled out d) pointed out a) in b) on c) for d) at 46. Don't postpone your work - do it now! 17. They selected me for the job only ……. merit. a) set off b) call off c) put off d) cut off a) on b) in c) along d) for [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
58 Way to Success 18. The people stood ………….. the road to watch the 44. Saraswathi is reading a book……..wildlife. procession go by. a) about b) of c) for d) to a) across b) along c) on d) over 45. Radhakrishnan is on leave…….25th April. 19. He built his hut ……the side of the lake. a) to b) in c) from d) on a) on b) by c ) at d) under 46. Sangeetha is the director……….the company. 20. I agree …….. your proposal. a) for b) of c) in d) with a) to b) with c) for d) on 47. Thiyagarajan climbs……………..a tree. 21. He congratulated me……… my success a) in b) for c) up d) over a) on b) for c) at d) of 48. The dog fell………the well. 22. Contrary …… my instructions, he submitted his book a) on b) into c) of d) off without the assignment and was punished for his illigence. 49. Students should try to get up …… 6 o’ clock a) to b) of c) at d) on a) after b) before c) in d) from 23. I am worried ……… his health. 50. ….. an hour, you must study your lessons. a) with b) about c) for d) of a) In b) Of c) For d) After 24. We could not get any help …… anyone. 15. Clipped words a) to b) from c) by d) since 25. The girl …….. red is attractive. Govt Exam Questions: a) with b) on c) in d) of 1. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘demarcate’. 26. Arrange the things properly …the classes commence (Mar – 2019) a) since b) till c) before d) to (a) market (b) demat (c) demark (d) mark 27. The road is filled ……rubbles. Practice questions a) with b) on c) out d) of 1. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘alumni’. 28. He was reclining …….. a chair (a) alum (b) alumi (c) mini (d) alu a) in b) on c) at d) with 2. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘advertisement’. 29. We shall look …….. the matter (a) advertise (b) ad (c) adver (d) advert a) up b) on c) into d) after 3. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘automobile’. 30. We found an isolated bungalow… the park. (a) mobile (b) mob (c) auto (d) atom a) along b) below c) beside d) across 4. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘mathematics’. 31. We were…..a traffic accident, and somehow we got separated. (a) matics (b) maths (c) mathe (d) math a) in b) on c) at d) to 5. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘market’. 32. This is a cheque …….Rs. 500/- (a) mart (b) mark (c) make (d) ket a) of b) for c) with d) by 6. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘microphone’. 33. …last Dad found a job in an accounting firm. (a) mice (b) mike (c) phone (d) micro a) In b) At c) For d) On 7. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘mistress’. 34. I do it...... force of habit. (a) mister (b) mis (c) miss (d) stress a) in b) at c ) by d) on 8. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘brother’. 35. The boy was waiting ………. his mother. (a) other (b) broth (c) her (d) bro a) of b) for c) in d) with 9. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘hamburger’. 36. The cat is ………. the wall. (a) burger (b) hamber (c) burg (d) hamb a) along b) across c) on d) at 10.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘pantaloons’. 37. My friend is afraid ……. dogs. (a) phant (b) pants (c) pant (d) loons a) to b) for c) of d) with 11.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘cafeteria’. 38. Gandhiji died ………India. (a) coffee (b) cafet (c) caf (d) cafter a) with b) for c) of d) in 12.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘photograph’. 39. Ramani hails…… a good family. (a) phototo (b) phoph (c) graph (d) photo a) from b) on c) into d) for 13.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘telephone’. 40. Kannan is very pleased …. his exam results. (a) phone (b) cell (c) tele (d) teleone a) to b) with c) at d) on 14.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘professor’. 41. Children are playing ….. the street. (a) proof (b) prof (c) profess (d) fessor a) at b) in c) with d) on 15.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘earthquake’. 42. Sarala hid…….the door. (a) earth (b) earthqua (c) quake (d) eake a) under b) against c) behind d) at 16.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘examination’. 43. The woodcutter was going into the forest … his axe. (a) examin (b) nation (c) minate (d) exam a) at b) on c) with d) by [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 59 17.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘influenza’. 43.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘spectacles’. (a) flu (b) influ (c) fluenza (d) enza (a) spec (b) specs (c) tacles (d) sels 18.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘fanatic’. 44.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘fountain pen’. (a) natic (b) fan (c) fane (d) fun (a) tain (b) foun (c) pen (d) fountain 19.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘gymnasium’. 45.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘perambulator’. (a) asium (b) gymn (c) gym (d) nasium (a) pulator (b) lator (c) peram (d) param 20.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘hippopotamus’. 46.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘handkerchief’. (a) tamus (b) pota (c) popo (d) hippo (a) kerchief (b) chief (c) chef (d) hand 21.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘luncheon’. 47.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘tubelight’. (a) lunch (b) unch (c) lun (d) cheon (a) lite (b) light (c) tuble (d) tube 22.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘laboratory’. 48.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘signature’. (a) labor (b) lab (c) borat (d) ratory (a) sign (b) nature (c) ture (d) signat 23.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘university’. 49.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘demarcate’. (a) uni (b) universe (c) varsity (d) versity (a) cate (b) mart (c) demark (d) mark 24.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘zoological garden’. 50.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘popmusic’. (a) logical (b) garden (c) zoological (d) zoo (a) music (b) pup (c) pop (d) musix 25.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘caravan’. 16. Polite Alternatives / Euphemisms (a) van (b) car (c) can (d) caran 26.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘taxicab’. Practice questions (a) axic (b) taxi (c) tax (d) cab 1. The gentleman in the black suit is a barber 27.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘refrigerator’. (a) hair clipper (b) hair remover (a) refrige (b) rator (c) fridge (d) frige (c) hair splitter (d) hair dresser 28.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘airplane’. 2. He has been deaf since birth. (a) plan (b) air (c) lane (d) plane (a) mentally challenged (b) vertically challenged 29.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘helicopter’. (c) Aurally challenged (d) Horizontally challenged (a) copter (b) heli (c) opter (d) helico 3. I feel fat and lazy. 30.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘facsimile’. (a) mentally challenged (b) vertically challenged (a) facs (b) fax (c) mile (d) famile (c) Aurally challenged (d) Horizontally challenged 31.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘gasoline’. 4. He is going to the lavatory (a) gane (b) gasoil (c) gas (d) oil (a) laboratory (b) rest room 32.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘jet aircraft’. (c) laundry (d) monament (a) jetcraft (b) jetair (c) craft (d) jet 5. My mother is a house wife 33.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘demonstration’. (a) home keeper (b) house keeper (a) demo (b) demons (c) stration (d) mons (c) house maker (d) home maker 34.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘ampere’. 6. This scheme is only for old person (a) amper (b) amp (c) ampe (d) pere (a) senior citizen (b) old citizen 35.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘motor bike’. (c) old man (d) senior person (a) moboke (b) mobike (c) bike (d) motor 7. He is too short to climb up the tree 36.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘suitcase’. (a) mentally challenged (b) vertically challenged (a) suit (b) suite (c) cose (d) case (c) Aurally challenged (d) Horizontally challenged 37.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘pressure cooker’. 8. He had a stupid expression on his face. (a) cooker (b) pressure (c) sure (d) cook (a) intellectually challenged (b) vertically challenged 38.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘discotheque’. (c) Aurally challenged (a) cotheque (b) cothe (c) dis (d) disco (d) Horizontally challenged 39.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘bridegroom’. 9. He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible (a) bride (b) groom (c) bridge (d) room for his actions. 40.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘kilogram’. (a) intellectually challenged (a) ram (b) km (c) kilo (d) gram (b) vertically challenged 41.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘memorandum’. (c) mentally challenged (a) ran (b) medum (c) randum (d) memo (d) Horizontally challenged 42.Choose the clipped form of the word ‘non-vegetarian’. 10. He bought lottery tickets from handicapped people. (a) non-veg (b) non-vag (c) nan-veg (d) nan-vag (a) differently disabled (b) differently abled (c) handmaide (d) handicraft [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
60 Way to Success 11. He is blind person 28. The manager complained to his administrative (a) intellectually challenged assistant of theft. (b) vertically challenged (a) investment (b) inventory shrinkage (c) visually challenged (c) stealing (d) robbery (d) Horizontally challenged 29. He was a salesman in zomato 12. She is unemployed. (a) office boy (b) supervisor (a) between jobs (b) getting jobs (c) cashier (d) sales associate (c) without job (d) odd jobs 30. Arun was a lazy boy. 13. Raju was the slow learner in the class (a) unmotivated (b) motivated (a) outstandin student (b) mischief student (c) uninterested (d) interested (c) gifted student (d) late bloomer 31. Gobal was lawyer of Tamil Nadu government. 14. She is homeless (a) attorney (b) judge (a) on the streets (b) upstairs house (c) clerk (d) lord (c) downstairs house (d) in the villa 32. Tihar prison is the largest prison in South Asia. 15. India is a poor nation (a) jail (b) punishment (a) secularism nation (b) developing nation (c) provisional facility (d) correctional facility (c) developed nation (d) rich nation 33. The correctional facility has 220 prisioner. 16. He wears a cheap watch that's always breaking. (a) inmates (b) jailor (c) criminal (d) culprits (a) frugal (b) spendthrifty (c) lavish (d) generous 34. The prisioners are facing capital punishment. 17. My new job came with death insurance benefits (a) stealing (b) theft as well as medical benefits. (c) death penality (d) birth penality (a) finance insurance (b) health insurance 35. My niece’s drug addiction forced her to drop out (c) medical insurance (d) life insurance of college 18. The police kept after the criminal until they finally (a) mineral use (b) substance abuse caught him. (c) substance use (d) mineral abuse (a) ill-humoured (b) illegal (c) illegible (d) illicit 36. Rani has been working as a garbage collector in 19. He was a poor man city corporation. (a) low income (b) high income (a) bill collector (b) supervisior (c) great income (d) extraordinary income (c) sanitation person (d) sweeper 20. The toilet was recently cleaned and redecorated. 37. Money makes many things (a) waiting room (b) study room (a) financial (b) funds (c) bed room (d) rest room (c) monetary (d) amount 21. The boss was very selfish and he rarely asked 38. This month office equipment estimation of our about my family. office was Rs. 5000 (a) selfless (b) sleepless (a) stationeries (b) furniture (c) self-centered (d) self acting (c) provisions (d) productivity products 22. The architecture in this part of the city is ugly 39. Due to sick, he cannot go to office. (a) unabashed (b) unattractive (a) unpleasant (b) problem (c) health (d) ill (c) unaccustomed (d) unadorned 40. She was the victim of a sickening attack. 23. He is a spy (a) casualty (b) injured person (a) covert investigator (b) public investigator (c) sufferer (d) fatality (c) open investigator (d) honest investigator 41. Children must take care of their parents during 24. His grand father died yesterday their old age. (a) disappeared (b) passed away (a) stone age (b) golden age (c) young age (d) childhood (c) got away (d) threw away 42. You are becoming a little bald 25. He faces the problem in working place a) little thik on top b) little colour on top (a) tough (b) difference (c) issue (d) difficult c) hairless on top d) little thin on top 26. She is pregnant women 43. We do not hire stupid people. (a) predictor (b) precautious a) mentally challenged b) differently challenged (c) predecessor (d)in the family way c) visually challenged d) economically challenged 27. The manager complained to his secretary of 44. There are problems with this idea. inventory shrinkage. a) expecting b) awesome (a) associate manager (b) supervisor c) questionable d) good (c) administrative assistant (d) advisor [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 61 45. He is old enough to travel alone 16. These students _____ performance has been a) old people b) senior citizens outstanding will be given special prizes. c) diffrently abled d) aged people (a)whose (b)who (c)which (d)what 46. This road meets lot of accidental death 17. Did you buy the shirt _____ you saw in the shop. a) accidental events b) people damage (a)where (b)who (c)what (d)which c) property damage d) Collateral damage 18. I know the girl _____ is a famous sportsperson. 47. He was released from prison. (a)which (b) whom (c)who (d)whose a) learning center b) studing center 19. You are the man _____ I wanted to see. c) relocation center d) location center (a)whom (b)which (c)where (d)what 48. He hired a maid 20. My sister, _____ is in Mumbai, is arriving now. a) domestic maker b) domestic engineer (a)whom (b)who (c)whose (d)where c) home maker d) domestic cleaner 21. Bring me the book _____ is on the table. 49. We spent the entire morning in a lawyer's office. (a)that (b)what (c)when (d)where a) attorney b) judiciary c) writy d) general 22. He died in the village _____ he was born 50. Coffins to form inscriptions. (a)who (b)which (c)where (d)that a) casket b) treasury c) grave d) strong box 23. People _____ live in glass houses should not 17. Relative Clauses through stones. (a)which (b)whose (c)where (d)who Govt Exam Questions: 24. Heaven helps those ______help themselves 1. That is the hospital______I was born. (Mar – 2019) (a)whom (b)who (c)whose (d)which (a) Where (b) Why (c) Which (d) When 25. The answer _____ you give is not right. Practice questions (a)whom (b) which (c)what (d)who 1. I bought some apples in the market ___were costly. 26. I know the women ______child was hurt. (a) which (b)who (c)when (d) what (a) which (b) who (c) whom (d) whose 2. The old man _____ lost his purse is crying. 27. We met the sailors ____ ship was wrecked. (a)where (b)who (c)which (d) what (a) whose (b) where (c) which (d) why 3. This is the hotel _____ we meet often. 28. This is the juggler _____ we saw yesterday. (a) that (b)whom (c)who (d) where (a) who (b) whom (c) whose (d) why 4. I like the boy _____ temper is good. 29. Time ______is lost is never found again. (a) which (b)whom (c) whose (d) where (a) where (b) who (c) what (d) which 5. I saw a man _____ had a wooden leg. 30. I hate children _____are cruel. (a) who (b) what (c)which (d) where (a) which (b) where (c) who (d) what 6. This is the book _____ I wanted to read. 31. She has gone to Chennai ______is her birth blace. (a)what (b)when (c)what (d)which (a) what (b) why (c) when (d) where 7. This is the place _____ we visit often. 32. Listen to ____ I say. (a) whom (b)which (c)who (d) where (a) what (b) why (c) whose (d) which 8. This is the place _____ we lived. 33. John ______is my cousin is a diligent boy. (a) where (b)which (c)who (d) when (a) what (b) who (c) whom (d) whose 9. I like Sujatha _____ novels are very interesting. 34. The task ______you have to do is easy (a) whom (b)which (c)whose (d)whom (a) what (b) who (c) which (d) whom 10. This is the boy _____ I saved last month. 35. He is a poet ____ works are widely known. (a)who (b)which (c)where (d)whom (a) who (b) whom (c) what (d) whose 11. A man _____ is honest succeeds in life. 36. I know a great little restaurant … we can get lunch. (a)which (b)who (c)whom (d)when (a) that (b) who (c) where (d) whome 12. Did you buy the book _____ you saw in the shop? 37. Sam knows a man ____brother works for the president. (a)which (b)what (c)where (d)whom (a) who (b) whose (c) whom (d) where 13. I found my key _____ was missing. 38. Students _____ study hard get good grades (a)who (b)whom (c)where (d)which (a) when (b) whom (c) who (d) which 14. This is Ram _____ is the leader of our class. 39. Food ____is imported from other countries is expensive. (a)whom (b)who (c)which (d)what (a) that (b) where (c) why (d) what 15. He suggested many ideas _____were not practical. 40. The bad weather is the reason _____ I was late for class yesterday. (a)whom (b)what (c)who (d)which (a) whom (b) when (c) why (d) what [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
62 Way to Success 41. The cookies _____ you baked are really delicious. 6. ______Kiran, Rajesh may attend a programme. (a) why (b) which (c) when (d) what a) instead of b) inspite of 42. My grandfather remembers the time_____ there c) on behalf of d) on account of was no television. 7. Many tourists visited Ooty _____ heavy rains. (a) when (b) where (c) that (d) what a) on behalf of b) inspite of 43. I visited my uncle _____ lives in a different city. c) instead of d) on account of (a) who (b) which (c) when (d) whose 8. Expressing gratitude ______others is common in 44. The movie _____ we saw last week won three a vote of thanks. awards. a) instead of b) inspite of (a) who (b) when (c) which (d) what c) on behalf of d) on behalf of 45. Do you know the reason _____ there are no 9. ______, I had a happy childhood. penguins at the North Pole? a) in the midst of b) according to (a) where (b) why (c) whose (d) what c) due to d) on the whole 46. The people _____ names are on the list will stay 10. Our teacher always acts _____ her students. here. a) instead of b) inspite of (a) whose (b) where (c) that (d) whom c) in favour of d) on behalf of 47. He had a feeling _____ something terrible was 11. ______his laziness, the boy remained passive for going to happen. a long time. (a) why (b) who (c) that (d) where a) on behalf of b) inspite of 48. I want to borrow the book ___ you bought last month. c) bereft of d) on account of (a) whom (b) that (c) when (d) who 12. ______Gandhiji, ahimsa means infinite love. 49. My home is a place _____ I can come home and a) in the midst of b) according to relax after work. c) due to d) owing to (a) where (b) when (c) whom (d) what 13. ______rain, take an umbrella. 50. Most of the people ___she met were from Sydney. a) in the midst of b) according to (a) whom (b) when (c) whose (d) who c) in case of d) on the whole 18. Idioms and Phrases 14. _____ your advertisement in a local newspaper, I am applying for the post of a salesman. Govt Exam Questions: a) with reference to b) inspite of 1. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom found in c) in favour of d) in the event of the following sentence: (Mar – 2019) 15. The assignment will be completed _____. Sunitha is always at logger heads with her sister. a) in a few weeks b) fetch and carry (a) in good relationship (b) very supportive c) holds good d) in barren statements (c) equal in everything (d) disagree strongly Text book questions Practice questions 01. Choose the meaning of the idiom “throw in the 16. 15th August is a red letter day in the history of India. towel” a) A formal day b) A very important day a) to give up b) to accept it c) A regular day d) An official day c) to over come d) to put up 17. Life is a nine day's wonder. 02. Choose the meaning of the idiom “in our corner” a) Short lived b) long lived a) on your side with an agreement c) wonder lived d) worried b) on your side with an arrangement 18. Teaching is a child's play to me. c) on your side in an argument or dispute a) a difficult thing b) An entertainment d) sign of something going wrong c) An easy thing d) An enthusiastic 03. Choose the meaning of the idiom “on the ropes” 19. My uncle left Delhi bag and baggage because he a) State of hopeful b) state of near victory was transferred to Hyderabad. c) state of cheerful d) state of near collapse or defeat a) without belongings b) With all belongings 04. Choose the meaning of the idiom “below the belt” c) with worried d) with frustration a) spiriting behavior b) unfair or unsporting behavior 20. Padmaja's death was a bolt from the blue to me. c) wealthy behavior d) smart behaviour a) An unexpected misfortune 05. Choose the meaning of the idiom “square off ” b) An expected misfortune a) ready for an agreement b) prepare for activate c) An expected event c) prepare for a conflict d) prepare for doing well d) unavoidable event. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 63 21. Sailaja and her husband are leading a cat and dog life. 37. I was on cloud nine once I had completed it a) a plesant life b) A quarrelsome life a) extremely happy b) extremely unhappy c) a quaint life d) a peaceful life c) extremely clogged d) extremely curious 22. Flesh and blood cannot bear such an injustice. 38. Eduction is a part and parcel of life a) Human nature b) fresh nature a) an important part b) a complicated part c) in human nature d) human nurture c) a difficult part d) a complete part. 23. He has a great love and affection for his kith and kin. 39. We must eradicate poverty tooth and nail a) Far relation b) Kinship a) additionaly b) tranquility c) Kindness d) Blood relation c) completely d) peacefulness 24. She kept her jewels under lock and key. 40. I learnt Milton’s poetry by heart. a) Safeless b) In a safe a) learn by reading b) learn by memory c) Under the cot d)In a beadhouse c) learn by gothrough d) learn by writting 25. We must take into account both the pros and cons 41. The congress party is at the stake now of a problem. a) in safe b) in harmless a) For and against b)Far and near c) in mild d) in danger c) Do or die d) near and dear 42. He’s in the pink of health, barely sixty years old. 26. The circle inspector wanted my statement in black a) good health b) sick c) bad health d) evil health and white. 43. The earthquakes hits once in a blue moon in this a) in speaking b) sending mail part of the earth, we never felt it. c) In writing d) through phone a) frequently b) oftenly c) very rarely d) nearly 27. He travelled India far and near to write an 44. I felt honour bound to tell her the truth. excellent tourist guide. a) morally obliged b) immorally obliged a) by enroute b) In all directions c) morally privileged d) morally disobedient c) In some direction d) In particular direction 45. Councillors were at loggerheads with the 28. The first and foremost duty of a student is to government over the grant allocation pursue his education. a) disagreement b) agreement a) Most important b) most unimportant c) approval d) disadvantage c) most fairway d) most trival 46. Please sweep out the room when you're done working. 29. I searched for the book hither and thither a) remove dust b) remove corruption a) now and then b) Here and there c) remove swap d) remove sweeper c) this or that d) far and near 47. Their marriage has been in the cards for 30. My father is pacing to and fro in the room. sometime now. a) Backward and forward b) left and right a) unlikely to happen b) fortunetly happen c) up and down d) day and night c) likely to happen d) frequently happen 31. My friends came forward to help me at the 48. The two friends locked arm in arm eleventh hour. a) gathered arround a) At the beginning b) At the middle b) arm folded around else’s arm c) At the eventual d) At the last moment c) surrounded around 32. When Sujadha died, the husband shed Crocodile tears. d) hated a) Basal tears b) False tears 49. I am in the middle of a meeting c) Reflex tears d) psychic tears a) to be busy b) to be lucky 33. A journey by air is a white elephant for the ordinary c) to be end d) to be miracle a) more quited b) very expensive 50. They finally saw eye to eye on the business deal. c) more reserved d) very spentthrift a) fighting with someone 34. There may be a snack in the grass among our friends. b) quarrelling with someone a) hidden enemy b) well wisher c) agreeing with someone c) collegue d) comrader d) disagree with someone 35. We should terminates the serpent in the egg. 19. Homophones and confusables a) the final stage b) the initial stage c) the middle stage d) the secondary stage Govt Exam Questions: 36. If I had four hands,I would finish the work in no time. 1. The book which has been ……..for CBSE class 6 a) in long period b) in special period has been……for containing some remarks against a c) in lengthy period d) in short period particular religion. (proscribed / prescribed) [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
64 Way to Success Text book exercises 27. I was in the third ______when she narrated an 1. My Grandfather………….from India to……….to interesting ______. (storey / story) USA. (emigrates/immigrate) 28. Many police ______do not have time to take care 2. One should be………….in…………..matters. of their _____problems. (personal / personnel) (judicious/judicial) 29. When teaching my daughter how to drive, I told 3. The………condidates are not selected for their her if she didn't hit the ______in time she ……..handwriting. (eligible/illegible) would _____the car's side mirror. (brake / break) 4. The people who have……….are………..of many 30. I won't spend one _____ on a bottle of perfume ideas. (Conscience/conscious) until I know that I love the ______. (cent/scent) 5. An….area has…….people.(industrial/industrious) 31. If you accidentally drank a bottle of fabric ______, 6. The most…………..scientist in the world has been you might ______. (die/dye) warning about the………..danger of nuclear 32. To bake a ______-shaped cake, you'll need war.(eminent/imminent) some ______. (flour/flower) 7. The police tried to……….information from the 33. If the ___breaks on your shoe, you might fall. However, bootlegger who sold………liquor.(elicit/illicit) your injuries will ___over time. ( heal/heel) 8. The book which has been…………for the B.A class 34. I wanted to sit ______so I could ____the singer has been………for containing some remarks against performing without any distractions. (hear/here) a particular religion. (prescribed/proscribed) 35. We have one ______before ____ appointment 9. The……..of new pension scheme with the real estate agent. (hour/our) will…………the future of the 36. Being ______makes me unhappy, but employees.(effects/affect) listening to my _____ Taylor Swift makes me 10. Many diseases are……….by flies which can be happy. (idle/idol) easily………..(born/borne) 37. The ______is on his way to the castle, but 11. The teacher gave an……….test by……..in the traveling at _____is very dangerous. (knight/night) class yesterday. (aural/oral) 38. I do ____ know how she learned to tie 12. …………watching the folk dance, he was the _____ to make that necklace. (knot/not) standing………his car. (beside/besides) 39. I ______drinks at a bar every night. I Practice questions am ______because I have too many bills and not 13. They had dates for ____in the ____(dessert / desert) enough money. (poor/pour) 14. In Japan even ______stores are not ______40. There is no ______way to ______a great for they float on boats. (stationary / stationery) novel.( right/write) 15. Our _____is a person of ___(Pinciple / Principal) 41. At my beach house, I love to wake up 16. I don’t know _____ the _____ will permit us to and _____ the ____. (sea/see) go. (weather / whether) 42. I need to get a new _____ put on my favorite pair 17. Last ______he did not attend school as he was of running shoes. Jogging is good for ______(weak / week) my ______. (sole/soul) 18. She _____ the rubbish ______the window 43. My _____ is 13 years old. He likes to spend time yesterday. (through / threw) outside in the ______. (son/sun) 19. Radha’s ______son ______himself to the new 44. Someone who decides to ______a car has environment. (adapted / adopted) committed a crime, but auto parts are made 20. None has _____ such a ______created by of ______. (steal/steel) monster waves so far. (seen / scene) 45. My cat was crazily chasing his ______while I 21. The moisture is ____to the heavy ___(dew / due) read a fairy ______to my children.(tail/tale) 22. The protruding ______of the tree obstructed our 46. I always ______your idea ______your ______(root / route) advice. (except / accept) 23. The _____ of this story is good for the student’s 47. All birds ___ god for their daily ____ (prey / pray) ____ (morale / moral) 48. A man who is differently abled by ______, 24. I had no _____. He gave me ____of advice. resevered a _____ in the train (berth / birth) (piece / peace) 49. The ______on yoga helped him to _____ his back 25. We______different types of ______phones pain (lessen / lesson) (cell / sell) 50. Please ______a minute and I want to check my 26. The story told by the ______old woman is not _____ (weight / wait) _____ (credible / credulous) [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 65 20. Modal / Semi-modal 41. Children _____ take care of their parents during Text book questions their old age. Type:1-Fill in the blanks with modal auxiliaries. 42. One ______always keep his promises. 1. The candidates………answer five out of ten 43. How ______you ask me such a question? questions. 44. My grand mother ______tell me bed-time 2. How……….you open my bag? stories when I was young. 3. Tajudeen……….finish this work by Monday. 45. ______you post this letter for me? 4. ……….I go to school today? 46. I ____like to express my thanks to her for her help. 5. I wish you……….tell me the truth 47. ______I apply for a bank loan? 6. Poonam…………not catch the bus yesterday. 48. The plane _____ take off in a few seconds. 7. People who live in glass houses……not throw stones. 49. I think Kumar ______be a great singer. 50. I wish I ______know her address. 8. You…….not go to the market as I have brought vegetables. Adl.1. Conditional Clause (Fill up)
9. ……..you have taken all this trouble? Govt Exam Question: 10. You …….be joking. 1. If I had four hands,I………(finish) the work in no time. 11. I tried to climb up the tree, but………..not. (Mar – 2019) 12. Hima Das ran so fast that she……win the medal. (a) would have finished (b) will be finished 13. You………..lead a horse to water, but (c) will finish (d) would finish you………make it drink. Text book questions 14. I……….like to have a cup of coffee. 1. If I were a spider, I…….(weave)webs. 15. My grandfather………visit this temple when he a) will weave b) would have weave was young. c) would weave d) would not weave Type:2-Complete the following sentences. 2. If Raj were a sculptor, he…..(make) beautiful idols. 16. You……..help the needy. (moral obligation) a) would make b) will make 17. If I were you, I…..not behave like that. (conditional c) would have make d) have makes sentence) 3. If Mary had an umbrella, she………(lend) it to me. 18. I……..never tell a lie. (determination) a) would not lend b) will lend 19. My uncle……..have reached by now. (possibility) c) would have lend d) would lend 20. The patient is critical. He…….be taken to the 4. Rex would have played with me, if he…..(has) time. hospital. (compulsion) a) had b) would have c) had had d) has 21. I…….play hockey when I was a student. (past habit) 5. If I were you, I…….. (accept) this offer. 22. You…….not attend my class. (order) a) would have accept b) will accept Practice questions c) would accept d) will not accept 23. Eve-teasers ______be severly punished. 6. We …….(select) story books for kids, if we allot 24. I ______like to hear you play the flute. time for storytelling. 25. you ______not write on the wall. a) would select b) will select 26. As you keep scoring low marks, you ___work hard. c) would have select d) will not select 27. Soldiers sacrifice their lives that others _____be happy. 7. The Education Minister…………(visit) our school 28. They ______allow them if they paid the fees. tomorrow, if he goes by this way. 29. No man _____ call back yesterday a) will visit b) would visit 30. I ___swim in the river every day when I was young. c) had visit d) would have visit 31. We ______keep the rules of the road 8. You will be rewarded by the wise, if you…… (stand) 32. Students ___submit the record note books on time. for truth. 33. He ______play foot ball in his college days. a) stands b) will stand c) stand d) would stand 34. It is cloudy and it ______rain 9. If my mother………(know) of my poor performance 35. You ______not read every chapter. in the exam, she will not allow me to watch a movie. 36. I hope she ______succeed. a) know b) will know c) would know d) knows 37. In the army, soliders ______obey their officers. 10. If I ………. (win) the lottery, I would have 38. You ______be ashamed of his conduct. donated relief materials for the flood victims. 39. I ______wake up at 5’O clock in the morning a) had won b) will win when I was a young boy. c) would won d) would have won 40. All citizens ______obey the laws of the land.
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66 Way to Success Practice questions 26. If you waste time now, ……………… 11. We will miss our train, if we ……..(go) to the a) you would have suffered later. station by walk b) you would suffer later. a) goes b) would gone c) going d) go c) you will suffer later. 12. Jayashree would travel to France, if she ………(plan) d) you suffers later. a) planning b) will plan c) planned d) would plan 27. If I were a bird…….. 13. People get sun-burnt, if they …….(use) suncream. a) I would have crossed the ocean. a) uses b) don’t use c) doesn’t use d) would use b) I would cross the ocean. 14. Vicky would have passed , if he …….(study) c) I can cross the ocean. a) have studied b) had studied d) I could cross the ocean. c) would studied d) will study 28. If he had more money, ……………. 15. I wouldn’t refuse, if you …….(give) me a good offer. a) he will help the needy. a) gives b) give c) will give d) gave b) he would have helped the needy. 16. Sundar would have waited, if it ……..(rain) c) he would help the needy. a) would have rained b) hadn’t rained d) he have helped the needy. c) had rained d) would rain 29. If I were a millionaire,……….. 17. Vijayshree ……(busy), if her relatives come a) I will help the needy. a) will be busy b) will busy b) I would help the needy. c) were busy d) would be busy c) I would have helped the needy. 18. Adhvika will not go to play, if she ……..(sick) d) I shall help the needy. a) would sick b) will sick 30. If James had performed well ……….. c) is sick d) would have sick a) he will get an award. 19. If I won that much money, I …….(quit) my job b) he would get an award. a) will quit b) would quit c) he would have got an award. c) would have quit d) had quit d) he could have got an award. 20. If I wanted anything, I ……(buy) it. 31. If I met him, …………….. a) would have buy b) will buy a) I will speak to him. c) I would buy it. d) I buys it. b) I would speak to him. 21. I think if I had not driven so fast, I ……..(slid) c) I would have spoken to him. into the tree. d) I speaks to him. a) would not have slid b) would not had slid 32. If the driver had been alert …… c) will not have slid d) will have slid a) the accident can be avoided. 22. If he played well, …………. b) the accident would have been avoided a) he would win the game. c) the accident could be avoided. b) he would have won the game. d) the accident could have been avoided. c) he will win the game. 33. Anand would have found a job,……… d) he could win the game. a) if he attend the interview. 23. If Raja had got enough water,….. b) if he performed well. a) he will share it with his neighbour. c) if he had attended the interview. b) he would share it with his neighbour. d) if he attends the interview. c) he would have shared it with his neighbour. 34. If I won a lottery,………. d) he should share it with his neighbour. a) I will buy a BMW car. 24. If I were the Prime Minister,….. b) I could buy a BMW car. a) I would implement special schemes. c) I would have bought a BMW car. b) I will implement special schemes. d) I would buy a BMW car. c) I would have implemented special schemes. 35. If this morning had been sunny,………. a) We would go for a picnic. d) I will implements special schemes. b) We would have gone for a picnic 25. If you study well, ……………….. c) We would had gone for a picnic. a) you would pass the exam. d) We will have gone for a picnic. b) you will pass the exam. 36. If it rains,………………… c) you shall pass the exam. a) I shall have been wet. b) I gets wet. d) you would have passed the exam. c) I shall get wet. c) I should be wet. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 67 37. If Somu had studied well, ……………… Adl. 2. Subject – Verb Agreement / Concord:
a) he will score more marks. Text book questions b) he scores more marks. 1. Manoj…………present along with his parents. c) he would have scored more marks. a) was b) were d) he would score more marks. 2. Each of these boys………passed. 38. If I had come earlier, ...... a) has b) have a) I would catch the train. b) I can catch the train. 3. Neither Lekha nor Leela….. been selected. c) I would have caught the train. d) I cannot catch the train. a) has b) have 39. If I had worked harder, ……………….. 4. Every man, woman and child………happy. a) I would succeed. b) I would have succeeded. a) was b) were c) I will succeed. d) I could succeed 5. One of the machines……….defective. 40. If Naveen is late, ……………. a) is b) are a) he would be punished. b) he will be punished. 6. A number of books……….. missing. b) he would be punished. c) he would have been punished. a) is b) are 41. If I had studied diligently, …. the examination. 7. Seker or his brothers……….done it. a) I passes b) I will pass. a) has b) have c) I would have passed. d) I would pass. 8. To make a promise and then not to keep 42. If he were patient, ……... it………….dishonesty. a) he would have won the argument. a) is b) are b) he will win the argument. 9. One or the other of those men……lodged a complaint. c) he will have won the argument a) has b) have d) he would win the argument 10. Each leaf and each flower……stripped off the tree. 43. If you called me, ………….. a) was b) were a) I would have come. b) I will be come. Practice questions c) I will come. d) I would come. 11. A boy and a girl …. here to see you. 44. If you study well,…………. a) were b) was a) You would surely get good marks. 12. A magazine and a book ……. lying on the floor. b) You will be surely get good marks. c) You would have got good marks. a) was b) were d) You will surely get good marks. 13. A pound of cookies …. about a dollar. 45. If you told her the way ………your home. a) cost b) costs a) She cannot find b) She could have found 14. All of the milk … gone. c) She could find. d) She can find a) is b) are 15. All of the workers ..... receiving their bonus. 46. If you are kind, ……………… a) is b) are a) people will be love you 16. Beyond the mountains a fertile valley. b) people would love you ….. c) people would have loved you a) is b) are d) people will love you 17. Each of the girls …… all the regulations. 47. If you go to Agra, ………. a) observe b) observes a) You will see the Tajmahal. 18. Either Joyce or Ellen ….. here. b) You would see the Tajmahal. a) was b) were c) You would have seen the Tajmahal. 19. Either Rani or Vani …. the bills in our house. d) You would had seen the Tajmahal. 48. If Padma eats too much, ………. a) pay b) pays a) she will be ill. b) she would be ill. 20. Either the cups or the glasses ….in the dishwasher. c) she would have been ill. d) she will ill. a) are b) is 49. If She were a bird, ………. 21. Either the pitcher or the base runners …….. a) she will fly. b) she would fly. caught napping. c) she would have flown. d) she had flown. a) was b) were 50. If they do not play well, ………… 22. Either the workers or the boss ….. the merchandise. a) they will not win the match. a) deliver b) delivers b) they would not win the match. 23. Everybody …… asked to be quiet. c) they would not have won the match. a) was b) were d) they would win the match
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68 Way to Success 24. Gymnastics ……. easy for Angela. 47. The army …. conducting maneuvers in March. a) is b) are a) is b) are 25. No news …… good news. 48. The box of apples ….. on the porch. a) is b) are a) is b) are 26. He ….. dinner for his family. 49. The boys …. to school every day. a) walk b) walks a) cook b) cooks 50. The class ….. turning in their registration forms today. 27. He …… speak very well. a) is b) are a) don’t b) doesn’t Adl. 3. Blended words 28. Here …… the family now. a) come b) comes Govt Exam Questions: 29. Here ……. the nails you need for the projects. 1. Choose the right combination for the blended word a) is b) are “informercial”. (Mar– 2019) 30. Here into the main ring of the circus …. the (a) informatory + commercial (b) informer + commercial (c) information + commercial (d) inform + commercial trained elephants. a) come b) comes Practice questions 31. In a marathon, few of the starters ….. the race. 1. Choose the right combination for the blended a) finishes b) finish word alphanumeric a) alphabetic + numeric b) alphabetic + number 32. It ….. make any difference. c) alphabetical + numeric d) alphabetical + number don’t doesn’t a) b) 2. Choose the right combination for the blended 33. Kumar ….. want to drive that long distance. word advertorial a) doesn’t b) don’t a) advertisement + editor b) adverse + editorial 34. Mary and her parents ……. each other often. c) advertisement + editorial d) advertise + edit a) visit b) visits 3. Choose the right combination for the blended 35. Measles …… a disease most children experience. word bit a) is b) are a) bisect+ digit b) binary + digit 36. Most of the seats ….. taken. c) binary + digital d) binocular + digit a) was b) were 4. Choose the right combination for the blended 37. Neither Matt nor his brothers ….. at the party. word brainiac a) brain + maniac b) brain + machine a) was b) were c) brain + zodiac d) brain + prosaic 38. Neither of us going to work. ….. 5. Choose the right combination for the blended a) is b) are word breathalyzer 39. Nobody in the class ….. the answer. a) bread + analyzer b) breath + energyzer a) has b) have c) brethren + analyzer d) breath + analyzer 40. On our street ….. many tall trees. 6. Choose the right combination for the blended a) is b) are word Brexit 41. One hundred dollars …… not a lot of money to a) Britania + exit b) Britain + exit some people. c) Britain + text d) Bright + exit a) is b) are 7. Choose the right combination for the blended 42. One of my friends ….. in E.S.P. word brunch a) believe b) believes a) break + lunch b) breakfast + punch 43. Sixty days …not enough time to complete the project. c) bright + lunch d) breakfast + lunch a) is b) are 8. Choose the right combination for the blended word camcorder 44. Some members of the faculty ….. present. a) camera + recorder b) camel + recorder a) is b) are c) camel + decoder d) camera + decoder 45. Some of the job applicants ….. expected to pass 9. Choose the right combination for the blended the difficult screening test. word electrocute a) is b) are a) electric + execute b) electro- + execute 46. That red-haired lady in the fur hat … across the street. c) electro- + prosecute d) electric + prosecute a) live b) lives [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 69 10. Choose the right combination for the blended 23. Choose the right combination for the blended word email word pulsar a) electro- + mail b) electric + mail a) pulsating + star b) pulse + star c) electron + mail d) electronic + mail c) pulsate + star d) pulpit + radar 11. Choose the right combination for the blended 24. Choose the right combination for the blended word fanzine word interpol a) fan + magazine b) fanta + magazine a) internal + police b) international + police c) fantastic + magazine d) fanatic + magazine c) internal + poll d) international + polling 12. Choose the right combination for the blended 25. Choose the right combination for the blended word forex word smash a) for + exchange b) foreign + exchange a) smell + mash b) smack + splash c) foreign + excess d) foreign + exceed c) smell + splash d) smack + mash 13. Choose the right combination for the blended 26. Choose the right combination for the blended word guesstimate word smog a) guest + estimate b) guess + ultimate a) small + fog b) smoke + fog c) guess + estimate d) guess + legitimate c) smoke + log d) small + dog 14. Choose the right combination for the blended 27. Choose the right combination for the blended word infomercial word mediclaim a) information + commercial b) inform + commercial a) medicine + claim b) meditation + claim c) inform + beneficial d) information + racial c) medical + claim d) medical + proclaim 15. Choose the right combination for the blended 28. Choose the right combination for the blended word docudrama word transistor a) document + drama b) document + drum a) transform + resistor b) transfer + resistor c) documentary + drama d) docile + drama c) transfer + capacitor d) transfer + capacitor 16. Choose the right combination for the blended 29. Choose the right combination for the blended word mechatronics word vlog a) machine + electronics b) mechanic + electrons a) virtual + blog b) video + login c) mechanics + Daktronics d) mechanics + electronics c) video + blog d) virtual + login 17. Choose the right combination for the blended 30. Choose the right combination for the blended word moped word vitamin a) motor + pedals b) motto + pedals a) vital + amine b) vial + taming c) motor + pendulum d) motive + pedals c) vital + amino d) vital + amen 18. Choose the right combination for the blended 31. Choose the right combination for the blended word motel word webinar a) motive + hotel b) motorway + hotel a) web + luminar b) web + seminar c) motion + hotel d) motorway + hostel c) web + Promina d) web + smear 19. Choose the right combination for the blended 32. Choose the right combination for the blended word Oxbridge word workaholic a) Ox + Cambridge b) Oxford + bridge a) word + -a- + alcoholic b) work + -a- + broccoli c) Oxen + Cambridge d) Oxford + Cambridge c) work + -a- + alcoholic d) wore + -a- + alcoholic 20. Choose the right combination for the blended 33. Choose the right combination for the blended word newscast word medicare a) new + broadcast b) new + telecast a) medicine+ care b) medical + bare c) news + overcast d) news + broadcast c) medical + care d) medicine + car 21. Choose the right combination for the blended 34. Choose the right combination for the blended word heliport word bionic a) helipad + airport b) helicopter + airport a) biotic + electronic b) biology + electronic c) helipad + airlines d) helicopter + airlines c) biotic+ mechanic d) biome + mechanic 22. Choose the right combination for the blended 35. Choose the right combination for the blended word phablet word cyborg a) phase + tablet b) photo + tablet a) cybernetic + organism b) cyber + organ c) phone + tablet d) physics + tablet c) cyber + organism d) cybernetic + organ
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70 Way to Success 36. Choose the right combination for the blended 49. Choose the right combination for the blended word infotech word sitcom a) information + technology b) inform + technology a) Situation + comedy b) Site + comedy c) inform + technic d) information + technic c) Sitting + comedy d) Site + computer 37. Choose the right combination for the blended 50. Choose the right combination for the blended word word hazmat spork a) haze + material b) hazardous + matter a) spoon + fork b) spoon + forth c) haze + matter d) hazardous + material c) spoun + fork d) stool + fork 38. Choose the right combination for the blended word modem Adl. 4. British - American English a) modular + demodular b) modulator + demodulator Govt Exam Question: 1. Choose the correct American English word for c) modular + demine d) modulator + demine “cot”. (Mar – 2019) 39. Choose the right combination for the blended (a) crib (b) bed (c) couch (d) berth word travelogue a) travel + catalogue b) travel + monalogue Practice questions 1. Choose the correct American English word for c) tour + catalogue d) tour + monalogue “anticlockwise”. 40. Choose the right combination for the blended a) counter clockwise b) count clockwise word lecdem c) clock counterwise d) inverse clockwise a) lecture + demonstration b) elect + demon 2. Choose the correct American English word for “blind”. c) lector + demon d) lecture + demons a) window cover b) visually challenged 41. Choose the right combination for the blended c) window shade d) eye shade word fantabulous 3. Choose the correct American English word for “boot”. a) fanta + fabulous b) fantastic + fabulous a) tunk b) hump c) tank d) trunk c) fanatic + fabulous d) fantastic + marvellous 4. Choose the correct American English word for “chips”. 42. Choose the right combination for the blended a) french fries b) france fries word biopic c) french frys d) brunch fris a) biology + picture b) biome + picture 5. Choose the correct American English word for c) boing + picture d) biography + picture “cupboard”. 43. Choose the right combination for the blended a) close b) closet c) shelf d) shelves word hi-tech 6. Choose the correct American English word for a) high + technician b) high + technology “cutting”. c) high + technic d) high + teacher a) clipping b) ad c) clipp d) clipper 44. Choose the right combination for the blended 7. Choose the correct American English word for word hangry “fellow”. a) hungry + angry b) hostile + angry a) gay b) guy c) boy d) felow c) hesitate + angry d) hell + angry 8. Choose the correct American English word for 45. Choose the right combination for the blended “fire brigade”. word emoticon a) fire man b) fire station a) elm + icon b) emotion + icon c) fire institute d) fire department c) emotional + zircon d) emotion + deacon 9. Choose the correct American English word for 46. Choose the right combination for the blended “goods train”. word Frenemy a) fright train b) freight train a) Fresh + enemy b) Free + enemy c) friet train d) freight trein c) Friend + enemy d) Frey + enemy 10. Choose the correct American English word for 47. Choose the right combination for the blended “interval”. word globish a) intermission b) intermision a) Globe + English b) Global + English c) intarmission d) intramission c) Global + rubbish d) Globe + selfish 11. Choose the correct American English word for 48. Choose the right combination for the blended “jam”. word infotainment a) gelly b) jely c) jel d) jelly a) inform + entertainment b) inform + amusement 12. Choose the correct American English word for “jug”. c) informal + entertainment d) information + entertainment a) picture b) pitcher c) juk d) jar [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 71 13. Choose the correct American English word for 30. Choose the correct American English word for “lift”. “trumpet”. a) elevator b) elivator c) lifter d) alevator a) horn b) harn c) horrn d) harrn 14. Choose the correct American English word for 31. Choose the correct American English word for “lorry”. “fever”. a) trek b) truck c) trak d) track a) fiver b) sick c) seek d) siek 15. Choose the correct American English word for 32. Choose the correct American English word for “tin”. “biscuit”. a) tinn b) cane c) can d) cann a) cokie b) cukie c) cookie d) coukiee 33. Choose the correct American English word for 16. Choose the correct American English word for “paraffin”. “flat”. a) cerosine b) kerosine c) kerosene d) kerosin a) apratment b) apartment c) apartmnt d) apart 34. Choose the correct American English word for 17. Choose the correct American English word for “football”. “mark”. a) fotball b) socer c) valiball d) soccer a) marc b) scoer c) scoore d) score 35. Choose the correct American English word for 18. Choose the correct American English word for “sweet”. “maths”. a) candi b) candy c) cande d) candiy a) mats b) math c) mathe d) max 36. Choose the correct American English word for 19. Choose the correct American English word for “autumn”. “post box”. a) fell b) fall c) fill d) falle a) post mail b) mail post c) mail box d) e-mail 37. Choose the correct American English word for 20. Choose the correct American English word for “holiday”. “rank”. a) vacation b) vacasion c) vacantion d) occasion a) grade b) score c) grad d) mark 38. Choose the correct American English word for 21. Choose the correct American English word for “tyre”. “shop”. a) tyer b) tier c) tire d) tyir a) store b) storey c) stoer d) shoppy 39. Choose the correct American English word for 22. Choose the correct American English word for “stable”. “shop assistant”. a) barn b) born c) bern d) birn a) sales man b) sales men 40. Choose the correct American English word for c) seles clerk d) sales clerk “flyover”. 23. Choose the correct American English word for a) overpas b) flying over c) overpass d) overflow “veranda”. 41. Choose the correct American English word for a) porach b) porch c) poro d) poorch “luggage”. 24. Choose the correct American English word for a) package b) bagage c) packkage d) baggage “storm”. 42. Choose the correct American English word for a) tempest b) temmpest c) tempost d) tempast “toilet”. 25. Choose the correct American English word for a) latrine b) lavatory c) restroom d) resting room “taxi”. 43. Choose the correct American English word for a) car b) cabb c) cab d) rent cab “chemist”. 26. Choose the correct American English word for a) druggist b) drugest c) alchemist d) dragest “bonnet”. 44. Choose the correct American English word for a) hood b) hud c) hod d) hoode “nappy”. 27. Choose the correct American English word for a) trouser b) pant c) diaper d) diapper “garden”. 45. Choose the correct American English word for a) chard b) orchard c) yerd d) yard “film”. 28. Choose the correct American English word for a) movie b) movi c) moovy d) pic “carpet”. 46. Choose the correct American English word for a) rug b) mat c) rag d) rugg “rubber”. 29. Choose the correct American English word for a) eraser b) araser c) erase d) ruber “maize”. 47. Choose the correct American English word for a) korn b) cornn c) corn d) carn “mad”. a) craze b) crazy c) madness d) craze [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
72 Way to Success 48. Choose the correct American English word for 20. Choose the tri-syllabic word. “porridge”. (a) librarian (b) invisible a) oat meal b) oot meal c) chips d) meals (c) toothbrushes (d) matches 49. Choose the correct American English word for 21. Choose the mono -syllabic word. “PIN code”. (a) silver (b) queue (c) towel (d) butter a) taluk code b) district code c) zip code d) native code 22. Choose the tri-syllabic word. 50. Choose the correct American English word for (a) obedient (b) cobbled (c) magazine (d) calculator “wash basin”. 23. Choose the tetra-syllabic word. a) washing sink b) sink c) zink d) basen (a) marshmallow (b) electricity (c) gymnasium (d) acquire Adl. 5. Syllabification 24. Choose the penta-syllabic word. Govt. Exam Question: (a) defines (b) ice cream cone 1. Choose the mono-syllabic word. (Mar – 2019) (c) vocabulary (d) symptoms (a) enact (b) agree (c) strength (d) listen 25. Choose the mono -syllabic word. Practice questions (a) bully (b) tiger (c) nickel (d) school 1. Choose the di-syllabic word. 26. Choose the tri -syllabic word. (a) potato (b) objects (c) tricycle (d) break (a) government (b) soil (c) patriotic (d) remember 2. Choose the mono-syllabic word. 27. Choose the di -syllabic word. (a) tired (b) blame (c) syrup (d) public (a) powerful (b) prisoners (c)breakfast (d) external 3. Choose the tri-syllabic word. 28. Choose the mono -syllabic word. (a) weapon (b) toothpaste (c) bus stop (d) piano (a) street (b) asteroid (c) facility (d) education 4. Choose the mono-syllabic word. 29. Choose the tri -syllabic word. (a) disprove (b) table (c) glove (d) rubber (a)multiplication (b) leader (c) return (d) guitarist 5. Choose the tetra-syllabic word. 30. Choose the tetra -syllabic word. (a) bicycle (b) honour (c) grandeur (d) historical (a) thought (b) examination 6. Choose the tri-syllabic word. (c) unsuitable (d) madam (a) envelope (b) distinct (c) firewood (d) bed room 31. Choose the mono -syllabic word. 7. Choose the di-syllabic word. (a) laugh (b) music (c) inside (d) people (a) computer (b) sincere (c) tongue (d) beautiful 32. Choose the di -syllabic word. 8. Choose the tri -syllabic word. (a) eradicate (b) refuse (c) psycholo-gy (d) sentiment (a) pizza (b) chocolate (c) shrouded (d) pancake 33. Choose the tetra -syllabic word. 9. Choose the di-syllabic word. (a) pursuit (b) entertainment (c) duties (d) survival (a) followed (b) mourn (c) vitamin (d) possible 34. Choose the tri -syllabic word. 10. Choose the tetra-syllabic word. (a) internal (b) understanding (a) camera (b)lemonade (c) elevator (d) butterfly (c) barely (d) agriculture 11. Choose the di-syllabic word. 35. Choose the mono -syllabic word. (a) pause (b) inspired (c) president (d) ladybug (a) music (b) scarcely (c) trunk (d) about 12. Choose the tri-syllabic word. Type - 2 (a) Zoology (b) telephone (c) machines (d) little Find out the appropriate syllabified word. 13. Choose the di-syllabic word. 36. (a) pe-rs-ona-li-ty (b) pers-on-ali-ty (a) history (b) purpose (c) America (d) snake (c) pe-rso-nali-ty (d) per-so-na-li-ty 14. Choose the tri-syllabic word. 37. (a) oc-cupa-tion (b) oc-cu-pa-tion (a) ocean (b) video (c) marriage (d) tissue (c) occu-pa-tion (d) oc-cu-pati-on 15. Choose the mono -syllabic word. 38. (a) ima- gery (b) i-ma-ge-ry (a) head (b) seven (c) oval (d) smallest (c) i-mag-ery (d) imag-er-y 16. Choose the tri -syllabic word. 39. (a) func-tion (b) fu-nc-ti-on (a) kitchen (b) imagine (c) shoulder (d) dining (c) func-ti-on (d) fu-nc-tion 17. Choose the di-syllabic word. 40. (a) under-nate (b) und-erna-te (a) celery (b) guidance (c) moon (d) inch (c) un-der-nate (d) u-nd-er-nate 18. Choose the tri -syllabic word. 41. (a) capa-ci-ties (b) cap-ac-iti-es (a) bestowed (b) animal (c) midnight (d) calve (c) ca-pa-ci-ti-es (d) ca-pa-ci-ties 19. Choose the di-syllabic word. 42. (a) br-ee-ding (b) bree-ding (a) coloring (b) scarcely (c) steep (d) doubt (c) br-ee-di-ng (d) bre-e-di-ng [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 73 43. (a) fasci-nat-ing (b) fa-sc-ina- ting 14. What is the plural form of ‘erratum’? (c) fa-sci-nat-ing (d) fa-sc-i-nat-ing a) errates b) errata c) errati d) erata 44. (a) ir-re-ve-rent (b) irr-eve-rent 15. What is the plural form of ‘deer’? (c) ir-re-ve-re-nt (d) ir-rev-ere-nt a) deer b) deers c) deeres d) deeres 45. (a) wi-tt-ici-sm (b) wit-tici-sm 16. What is the plural form of ‘stratum’? (c) wi-ttic-ism (d) wit-ti-cism a) strata b) strati c) stratums d) staraum 46. a) re-la-tion-ship b) re-lat-ion-ship 17. What is the plural form of ‘man servant’? c) rel-a-tion-ship d) rela-tion-ship a) man servants b) men servant 47. a) detec-tive b) de-tec-tive c) men servants d) mens servant c) de-t-ec-tive d) de-tec-ti-ve 18. What is the plural form of ‘alumnus’? a) alumna b) alumni c) alum d) alumnum 48. a) envi-ron-ment b) env-i-ron-ment 19. What is the plural form of ‘thief’? c) envi-ron-me-nt d) en-vi-ron-ment a) thiefs b) thiefes c) thieves d) theives 49. a) di-mi-n-ish b) di-mini-sh 20. What is the plural form of the word ‘index’ ? c) di-mi-nish d) di-mi-ni-sh a) indices b) indexs c) indice d) indexes 50. a) dis-put-e b) dis-pute 21. What is the plural form ‘crisis’ ? c) dis-pu-te d) di-s-pute a) crisis b) crises c) criteria d) crise Adl. 6. Singular & Plural 22. What is the plural form word ‘criterion’? Govt. Exam Question: a) criterioins b) criteriae c) criteria d) crite 1. Choose the correct plural form of ‘Son-in-law’. 23. What is the plural form of the word ‘fungus’ ? (Mar–2019) a) fungi b) fungae c) funguss d) funge (a) Sons-in-law (b) Son-in-law 24. What is the plural form ‘medium’? (c) Sons-in-laws (d) Son-in-laws a) mediums b) media c) mediae d) medium 25. What is the plural form of the word ‘locus’? Practice questions a) locuses b) loci c) locae d) loca 1. Choose the correct plural form of ‘mouse’. 26. What is the plural for ‘son-in-law’? a) mice b) mousis c) mouss d) mousesis a) son-in-laws b) sons-in-law 2. Choose the correct plural form of ‘ox’. c) sons-in-laws d) son-ins-law a) oxes b) oxses c) oxis d) oxen 27. What is the plural for ‘species’? 3. Choose the correct plural form of ‘centum’. a) specie b) specy c) species d) spieces a) centi b) centems c) centums d) cents 28. What is the plural for ‘piece of furniture’? 4. Choose the correct plural form of ‘ray’. a) pieces of furniture b) pieces of furnitures a) rayes b) rays c) rayis d) rayses c) piece of furnitures d) peace if furniture 5. Choose the correct plural form of ‘chief’. 29. What is the plural for ‘buffalo’? a) chievs b) chieves c) chiefs d) chiefes a) buffalos b) buffaloes c) baffles d) bufalo 30. What is the plural for ‘goose’? 6. Choose the correct plural form of ‘tomato’. a) geese b) gooses c) geeses d) goese a) tomatoes b) tomatos c) tomatoies d) tomatis 31. What is the plural form of matrix? 7. Choose the correct plural form of ‘dozen’. a) matrixes b) matrixis c) matrices d) matrixus a) dozenes b) dozen c) dozens d) dozenis 32. What is the plural form of ‘innings’? 8. Choose the correct plural form of ‘information’. a) innings b) inninges c) inning d) inningies a) informationes b) informations 33. What is the plural form of scissors? c) information d) informationis a) scissors b) scissorses c) scissoree d) scioosor 9. Choose the correct plural form of ‘rice’. 34. What is the plural form of the word ‘photo’? a) rice b) rices c) ricis d) riceses a) photos b) photoes c) photose d) photoies 10. Choose the correct plural form of ‘foot’. 35. What is the plural form of ‘premises’? a) foots b) footes c) feets d) feet a) premisis b) premiseses c) premises d) premise 11. What is the plural form of ‘focus’? 36. What is the plural form of ‘vertex’? a) focuses b) focus c) foci d) fosi a) vertises b) vertices c) vertex d) vertice 12. What is the plural form of ‘aquarium’? 37. What is the plural for‘daughter – in- law’? a) aquariums b) aquari c) aquaria d) aqua a) daughter-in-law b) daughters-in-law 13. What is the plural form of ‘memorandum’ ? c) daughters-in-laws d) daughters-in-low a) memorundam b) memoranda 38. What is the plural for `child’ ? c) memorandums d) memerundam a) childs b) children c) childes d) childies [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
74 Way to Success 39. What is the plural for `datum’ ? 12. He is brave. a) data b) datums c) datumses d) datum (a) SVA (b) SVO (c) SV (d) SVC 40. What is the plural for ‘pants’? 13. I called my dog Jimmy. a) pant b) pantes c) pants d) pante (a) SAVA (b) SVIODO (c) SVOA (d) SVOC 41. What is the plural for spoonful? 14. He runs very quickly. a) spoonsful b) spoonfulls c) spoonfuls d) sponful (a) SVC (b) SVO (c) SVAA (d) SVA 42. What is the plural for cattle? 15. He appointed John his assistant. a) cattles b) cattleses c) cattle d) cattlies (a) SVCA (b) SVIODO (c) SVOC (d) SVOA 43. What is the plural for terminus? 16. I wrote my friend a letter. a) terminus b) termine c) termini d) termini (a) SVCA (b) SVOA (c) SVAA (d) SVIODO 44. What is the plural for genie? 17. Close the window. a) genie b) genii c) genis d) genie (a) VA (b) VO (c) VC (d) VOA 45. What is the plural for alumna? 18. They are internal auditors. a) alumnas b) alumnae c) alumnea d) alumini (a) SAV (b) SVC (c) SVOAA (d) SAVOA 46. What is the plural for news? 19. They are reading in the library. a) newses b) newsis c) news d) newis (a) SVA (b) SVO (c) SVC (d) SAV 47. What is the plural for spectacles? 20. They enjoyed playing football. a) spectacles b) spectacle c) specs d) specses (a) SVC (b) SVA (c) SVO (d) SVOA 48. What is the plural for axis? 21. To study abroad is her dream. a) axiss b) axes c) axis d) axiss (a) SAVA (b) SVCA (c) SVO (d) SVC 49. What is the plural for analysis? 22. He is sitting under a tree. a) analysees b) analys c) analyses d) analyies (a) SVC (b) SVOA (c) SVA (d) SVOC 50. What is the plural for woman? 23. They made her upset. a) woman b) women c) womans d) wemen (a) SVCA (b) SVIODO (c) SVOA (d) SVOC Adl. 7. Sentence Pattern 24. The police has found the car stolen last month. Govt-Exam Question: (a) SVCA (b) SVOA (c) SVOCA (d) SVOAA 1. Identify the sentence pattern: (March – 2019) 25. She was frightened. My father suddenly fell ill last night. (a) SVA (b) SVO (c) SV (d) SVC (a) SAVCA (b) SVIODOA (c) SVOAA (d) SAVOA 26. Jim sent Della some foreign stamps. Practice questions (a) SVOA (b) SVOC (c) SVIODO (d) SVAA 1. He bought his girlfriend a ring. 27. We painted the wall green yesterday. (a) SVCA (b) SVIODO (c) SVOA (d) SVAA a) SVIODO b) SVOCA c)SVOA d) SVOC 2. He looks happy. 28. My brother is going to Bangalore. (a) SAV (b) SVA (c) SVO (d) SVC a) SVO b) SVC c) SVA d) SVOA 3. She made the problem complicated. 29. On the very evening of September 11, 2001 the (a) SVAO (b) SVOA (c) SVOC (d) SVCA terrorists attacked the Twin Towers. 4. She goes to school. a) ASVO b) SVAA c) SVOA d) SVOC (a) SVC (b) SVO (c) SVA (d) SAV 30. He slept for a long time last night. 5. Bring me a cup of tea. a) SVAC b) SVOC c) SVAA d) SVOA (a) VCA (b) VIODO (c) VOC (d) VOA 31. Birds fly in the sky. 6. A lovely meal was served at the party. a) SVIODO b) SVOA c) SVA d) SVCA (a) SVA (b) SVO (c) SVC (d) SAV 32. A long journey starts with the first step. 7. The company has been very successful. a) SVCA b) SVOA c) SVA d) SVAA (a) SVOA (b) SVA (c) SVC (d) SVO 33.They sent her a gift. 8. They are in class. a) SVCA b) SVOC c) SVIODO d) SVOA (a) SVC (b) SVO (c) SVA (d) SVOA 34. We call Gandhi ‘Mahatma’. 9. She sings and dances. a) SVCA b) SVOC c) SVIODO d) SVAC (a) SVC (b) SVO (c) SVA (d) SV 35. Trees give us fruits year after year. 10. He is studying in France. a) SVOA b) SVAA c) SVIODOA d) SVOC (a) SAVCA (b) SVIODOA (c) SVA (d) SAVOA 36. Science has made man’s life comfortable these days. 11. John and Marry are swimming. a) SVOCA b) SVAA c) SVIODOA d) SVOC (a) SV (b) SVIODO (c) SVCA (d) SVOA 37. There I saw a picture. a) SVO b) ASVO c) ASVC d) SVIODO [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 75 38. Brindha behaves well 10. During my student life I used to give……..trouble a) SVA b) SVO c) SVC d) SVAC to my teachers. 39. Janani became a teacher. a) some b) those c) that d) none a) SVO b) SVA c) SVC d) SVAC Practice questions 40. The plane landed safely. 11. I wrote my name at …. top of the page. a) SVO b) SVA c) SVC d) SVAA a) none b) a c) the d) an 41. The hunter killed the lion. 12. David wanted …. new bicycle for Christmas. a) SVO b) SVA c) SVC d) SVOC a) a b) an c) the d) none 42. Yesterday I saw a movie. 13. Jhansi tasted …. birthday cake her mother had made. a) ASVO b) SVOA c) SVCA d) SVAC a) a b) an c) the d) none 43. Veni gave me a ring. 14. They have … knowledge in physics. a) SVOA b) SVIODO c) SVCA d) ASVO a) each b) little c) both d) either 44. The book made me famous. 15. After …. lunch, we went for a walk by the sea. a) SVOC b) SVAC c) SVCA d) SVIODO a) a b) none c) an d) the 45. Hansika feels sick. 16. Dad turned on the radio to listen to …. news. a) SVO b) SVA c) SVC d) SVOC a) a b) an c) the d) none 46. We had a bungalow. 17. Cow is …. useful animal. a) SVO b) SVC c) SVA d) SVAC a) none b) the c) an d) a 47. Ajith is painting. 18. There's no need to buy …. milk. a) SV b) SVA c) SVC d) SVO a) every b) both c) each d) any 48. I love India. 19. The teacher read …… interesting article from the a) SVO b) SVA c) SVC d) SV newspaper. 49. Last month my friends went to Ooty. a) a b) an c) the d) none a) SVOA b) ASVA c) SVCA d) SVIODO 20. Mani was … only person I talked to at the party. 50. We elected Aanandhi our leader. a) a b) an c) the d) none a) SVOA b) ASVA c) SVOC d) SVAA 21. There was…..huge crowd of people in the ground. a) a b) an c) the d) none Adl. 8. Articles and Determiners 22. Geetha talked for ….. hour about her project. Govt Exam Questions: a) a b) an c) the d) none 1. Complete the sentence choosing the correct article. 23. The taxi driver spoke very …… English. (Mar– 2019) a) any b) another c) little d) each Sheela can play…… Guitar well. 24. I've invited Tom to dinner ...... next Wednesday. (a) the (b) none (c) a (d) an a) a b) none c) the d) an Text book questions 25. .….. European expert was invited to speak to the 1. Only……..people can afford to buy a flat in Chennai. committee. a) much b) few c) more d) large a) a b) an c) the d) none 2. She earns so………that she could not make a 26. All pupils must obey …. rules. decent living. a) a b) an c) the d) none a) all b) most c) much d) few 27. Have you got …. Math books I could borrow? 3. ………..information that she gave proved false. a) all b) every c) any d) several a) Little b) two c) less d) Some 28. I bought ….. HMT watch. 4. How……..sugar do you want? a) none b) the c) a d) an a) much b) many c) any d) some 29. The Soviet Union was ….. first country to send a 5. I am very tired today, as I had……..guests today. man into space. a) second b) each c) many d) every a) the b) a c) an d) none 6. ………of my students have become doctors. 30. They watched …. movies. a) Little b) Many / Some c) Any d) Every a) another b) several c) little d) less 7. ………do I know about his personal life. 31. Did you see the film on …. television ? a) Little b) Lot c) All d) Every a) a b) an c) none d) the 8. How………….pages did you read? 32. I'm not very hungry. I had …. big breakfast. a) few b) each c) some d) many a) an b) a c) the d) none 9. ……..fertilizer used these days spoils the soil. 33. Which is …. highest mountain in the world? a) Less b) Some c) Little d) First a) a b) an c) none d) the [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
76 Way to Success 34. Arul is in Bengaluru studying for …. MBA. 5. I think Suresh ……..for Tiruvallur next morning. a) a b) an c) the d) none a) will leave b)left c) had left d) would have left 35. There is …… food to feed everyone. 6. I was angry that I ...... such a mistake a) enough b) every c) fewer d) each a) will make b) would make c) made d) was made 36. I saw … one rupee coin on the pavement. 7. My mother was tired yesterday because she a) an b) a c) the d) none …… well the night before 37. Would you like …. apple? a) do not sleep b) is not sleeping a) none b) an c) a d) the c) had slept d) did not sleep 38. Could you close …. door, please? 8. Her parents…..in Coimbatore for two weeks from today. a) an b) a c) the d) none a) will be b) are c) were d)had been 39. There were … people than usual in the mall. 9. Nothing much ……… when I got to the meeting a) fewer b) every c) any d) other a) will happen b) will have happened 40. We went out for …. meal last night. c) happened d) are happening a) a b) an c) none d) the 10. Scientists predict that by 2050, man……on Mars. 41. Did the police find …. person who stole your a) will land b) landed c) lands d) are landing bicycle? Practice questions a) the b) a c) an d) none Tense: Type -1 42. … President of United States is elected every four years. 11. This exercise is difficult. I … you to do it. a) An b) A c) The d) none a) helped b) have helped c) had helped d) will help 43. Senthil finds …… time for his hobbies. 12. He …..(complete) his project by December. a) both b) second c) either d) less a) will have completed b) complete 44. I went into the shop and asked to speak to …. c) completed d) is completing manager. 13. I usually…. to the news in the car. a) none b) an c) a d) the a) listens b) listen c) listening d) listened 45. Have you got …. car? 14. My cousin is a writer. He … three novels. a) an b) a c) the d) none a) writes b) is writing 46. The children have …. new teacher called Mr.Raja. c) has written d) has been writing a) a b) an c) the d) none 15. Be careful! The baby … those keys in his mouth! 47. Have you finished with …. book I lent you? a) puts b) had put c) will have put d) is putting a) an b) a c) none d) the 16. I think …. this afternoon. 48. …. tiger is our national animal. a) it had rained b) it’s going to rain a) A b) An c) none d) The c) it is raining d) it will be rain 49. We live in …. small flat. 17. John … to Sheela a minute ago. a) an b) a c) the d) none a) spoke b) is speaking 50. Cell phone is …. utiliy item. c) had spoken d) will have sopken a) the b) a c) an d) none 18. What do you….. of your new friend?
Adl. 9. Forms of Verbs –Tense, Finites & Non-Finites a) thinks b) thinking c) thought d) think 19. We …….(watch) the match at present. Text book questions: a) watches b) watched c) are watching d) will watch Tense: Type -1 20. If you ask him, he ….. you. 1. Mrs. Mageswari is my Maths teacher. She ….. me a) helps b) will help c) would help d) will be helped for four years. 21. I ……. all afternoon, but I can’t get any reply. a) had been teaching b) taught a) had rung b) rings c) teach c) has been teaching c) will ring d) have been ringing 2. Everyone ……when the earthquake hit the small town. 22. My friend … me for many years when I met him last a) sleep b) was sleeping week c) were sleeping d) will sleep a) hadn’t seen b) was not seeing c) will see d) sees 3. Evangelene………her job a couple of years ago. 23. She never ……. about her future. a) will quit b) had been quited c) has quit d) quited a) had spoken b) was speaking 4. Where……….your last holidays? c) speaks d) will be spoken a) do you spend b) did you spend 24. She was lying in her bed when the phone …. . c) you spend d) did you spent a) rings b) rang c) ringing d) rung [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 77 25. When I reached the railway station, the train ...... 6. I tried hard ……….both ends meet. a) left b) have left c) had left d) leaves a) makes b) making c) make d) to make Tense: Type – 2 7. The archaeologists are trying……the ruins of Textbook questions Keelady. 26. …… (tell) me exactly what……(happen) last night! a) to avoid b) avoiding c) avoid d) avoids 27. I……….(never think) of a career in medicine 8. Solar energy is used………electricity. before I spoke to my Biology teacher but now I a) produce b) producing c) to produce d) produces ……….(seriously consider) it. 9. ………concession, you have to apply well in advance. 28. Oh no! I………(forget) to bring my assignment! a) To get b) getting c) get d) gets What am I going to do? This is the second time I 10. We have plans……..London during summer vacation. …….(do) this! a) visits b) to visit c) visit d) visiting 29. I can’t remember what my teacher………(say) Practice questions yesterday about our homework. I………(not listen) 11. …. is prohibited. properly because Hussain………(talk) to me at the a) Tresspasses b) Tresspass same time. c) To trespasses d) Trespassing 30. Last year we………(go) on a school trip to 12. I bade him ….. Kanyakumari. We…….(have) a very interesting time. a) going b) go c) to go d) goes Practice questions 13. I am sorry…. this. 31. Our cows ….. (give)more milk recently a) hearing b) hears c) to hear d) hear 32. They …. (reach) the home by now. 14. I helped her …. English 33. The Titanic …(sink) in less than six hours a) learn b) to learn c) learning d) learns 34. They ……. (play) football now. 15. She was depressed …. the news. 35. I …….(show) you my new house some time next week. a) hears b) hearing c) hear d) to hear 36. I ….. (not see)my grandparents since last summer. 16. Let him …. 37. I ….(work) in this college for the last five years a) speaking b) to speak c) speaks d) speak 38. We ….. (meet)them at a restaurant last week. 17. The ……. cat is brown. 39. They ……(get) married this July. a) sleeps b) to sleep c) sleep d) sleeping 40. He just …. (throw)a glass on the floor 18. A …… stone gathers no mosses. 41. We ……..(complete) when you come again. a) rolling b) roll c) rolling d) to roll 42. This exercise book ….. (cost) Rs.250 19. I heard Abrar …… his friend about me. 43. Since his departure to France, I ……(not hear) any a) to tell b) telling c) tell d) tells news from him. 20. I will be happy ……. you. 44. The ball … (hit) me on the head and I went to the a) helping b) to help c) help d) helps ground 21. I dislike people …… me what to think. 45. Murugan ….(eat) the whole pizza before we arrived. a) telling b) tells c) to tell d) tell 46. Shakespeare …. (write) a lot of plays and poems 22. He loves ….. in the woods 47. In the past two years, she…..(become)a very nice person a) hunt b) hunting c) hunts d) to hunt 48. I …….. (read) the contents of the contract tomorrow. 23. I watched Padma ….. 49. Balu with his friends ….(attend) the function. a) talking b) to talk c) talks d) talk 50. I …..(not see) him for a long time. 24. …….. is his favorite pastime. Finites & Non-Finites a) Sing b) Sings c) Singing d) To sing Textbook questions 25. Kamila is fond of …. ice cream. 1. Deva forgot……..the letter. a) eat b) to eat c) eating d) eats a) posting b) posts c) post d) to post Adl. 10 Linkers / Connectors 2. The doctor advised the patient…….his medicines Text book exercise without fail. Linkers a) to take b) taking c) takes d) take 1. I could not complete my paper in the examination……I 3. Rajesh went to the airport……….his friend. was slow in answering the questions. a) meeting b) meets c) met d) to meet a) because b) but c) and d) although 4. The bear climbed up the tree……..the honey. 2. It started raining,…….we could not play. a) collects b) collect c) to collect d) collecting a) because b) but c) so d) yet 5. The boys went to the forest ……….birds. 3. …I got up early, I managed to reach school on time. a) shoots b) to shoot c) shooting d) shoot a) If b) As c) So d) Yet [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
78 Way to Success 4. ………he committed a mistake, he apologised and 4. Amit did not know…….his father met his class promised that he would not repeat it. teacher……not . a) Until b) Whereas c) Consequently d) Though 5. I would………starve……….beg. 5. This is……….it must be done. Practice questions a) what b) how c) while d) which 6. This is …. stupid ….. incomprehensible. Practice questions a) neither / nor b) both / and 6. I want three cakes ….. a glass of lemonade c) not only / or d) whether / or a) if b) as c) so d) and 7. I can …. hear him, …see him. 7. He reads magazines, …he doesn't like to read books. a) not only / but also b) whether / or a) when b) but c) so d) as c) hardly / than d) not only / or 8. He went to bed …. went to sleep. 8. I can understand … his reasons …. his arguments. a) and b) As c) So d) Yet a) not only / or b) the more / the more 9. Do you know ….to ride a snowboard? c) neither / nor d) both / and a) as b) since c) how d) yet 9. …. you earn, …. you spend. 10. You can have the chocolate … the lemon tart. a) The more/ the more b) not only / or a) so b) as c) or d) yet c) whether / or d) neither / nor 11. This present is not for Peter, ….Paul. 10. ….. had I opened the door, ….. the phone rang. a) but b) so c) if d) when a) either / or b) not only / or 12. They'll win, ……they'll lose. c) whether / or d) No sooner/ than a) though b) or c) so d) but 11. I plan to take my vacation …. in June ….. in July. 13. She goes to the tennis club … she likes tennis. a) whether / or b) either / or a) because b) but c) so d) lest c) hardly / than d) as / if 14. ….. I came, she was leaving. 12. It's ….. right … wrong. a) If b) As c) So d) Yet a) either/ or b) No sooner / nor 15. My car has a radio ……. a CD player. c) whether / or d) hardly / than a) but b) or c) and d) but 13. I'll go there ….. I'm allowed to ….. 16. He was very tired …..very happy. a) hardly/than b) whether /or not a) if b) as c) so d) yet c) neither / nor d) not only / or 17. …. he's very famous, he is still nice. 14. I …. like that man, …. dislike him a) If b) As c) Although d) Since a) not only / or b) never / nor 18. I like tea ….coffee. c) both / and d) neither / nor a) and b) if c) So d) but 15. I have …. been to Florida on holiday; …. have I 19. I don't know …. to say. been there on business. a) where b) what c) So d) Yet a) the more / the more b) whether / or 20. I’m afraid of heights,….. I like to go to Mt.Everest. c) never / nor d) neither / nor a) If b) yet c) So d) Yet 16. ….. had the plane taken off, ……. the pilot 21. I have to go early, …… I’m waking up at four. reported some trouble a) but b) nor c) so d) yet a) Either/ or b) Not only / or 22. I was on time, …. everyone else was late. c) Hardly / than d) Neither / nor a) but b) so c) how d) if 17. …… I’m feeling happy …… sad, I try to keep a 23. Nadia doesn’t like car, …. she takes the bus. positive attitude. a) if b) as c) so d) nor a) Neither / nor b) Whether / or 24. She’s honest, ….. everyone trusts her. c) Either / or d) Not only / or a) so b) but c) if d) when 18. … Mummy… Daddy will pick you up after school. 25. Write this down, ….. you forget. a) Not only / or b) Either/ or a) or b) as c) so d) lest c) Whether / or d) Neither / but Correlative conjunctions 19. I bought … some blue suede shoes, …. a big Textbook questions cowboy hat. 1. She is……an understanding person…… a) not only / or b) neither / nor everybody likes to be with her. c) not only / but also d) whether / or 2. Suraj owns……….a typewriter……..a computer. 20. …. Paul …. Mary could come to my party. 3. Vani is…….a good singer………..a good dancer. a) Whether / or b) Rather / than c) not only / or d) Neither/ nor [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 79 21. ….. had I taken my shoes off …. I found out we 10. It's raining. I'm going to the cinema this afternoon. had to leave again. (Since) a) Rather / than b) Whether / or 11. She didn't want any more apple juice. She'd c) Neither / nor d) No sooner / than already drunk enough. (as) 22. …. the president … the prime minister were there. 12. I'm locking the door. Nobody can get in. (so) a) Whether / or b) Rather / than 13. He wouldn't forget to wake up. He set his alarm c) Neither / nor d) Both / and for 5.30. (so) 23. …. it's right, ….. it's wrong 14. I love him. I wouldn't want to marry him. a) Not only / or b) Neither / but (although) c) Either / or d) Whether / or 15. This book is good. Some bits of it are rather 24. …only is dark chocolate delicious,… it can be healthy. boring. (though) a) Not / but b) Whether / or 16. I finished work. I went straight home. (after) c) Neither / nor d) Just as / so 17. They opened a new factory. They could not 25. I'm …. angry …. happy. produce enough. (until) a) not only / or b) neither / nor 18. You see anything suspicious. Let me know at c) rather / than d) either / but once.(If) 26. We're going home now, …. you like it ….. 19. You can come out on our yacht. You can swim. a) not only / or b) whether / or not (as long as) c) neither / nor d) rather / than 20. I won't go there. He says. (whatever) 27. …. flowers ….. trees grow during warm weather. 21. This ice-cream is tasty. I'm going to have another a) not only / or b) both / and one. (so that) c) not only / or d) rather / than 22. We reached the station. The train left. (before) 28. …… do we enjoy summer vacation, …. We 23. I saw the snake. I ran away. (when) enjoy winter break. 24. He is honest. He is poor. (but) a) Not only / but also b) Neither / nor 25. Grow more trees. Get rain. (otherwise) c) as / if d) Not only / or Adl. 11. Parts of Speech 29. Calculus is …. easy …. difficult a) as / as b) not only / or Text book questions c) whether / or d) not / but 1. Choose the Noun form of ‘amuse’ 30. It’s …. going to rain …. snow tonight. a) amusement b) amusing c)amusable d) amusingly a) either / or b) neither / so 2. Choose the Verb form of ‘appreciation’ c) not only / or d) rather / than a) appreciative b) appreciatively Connectors c) appreciatable d) appreciate Text book qustions: 3. Choose the Adjective form of ‘success’ Combine the sentences and rewrite them by using the a) succeed b) successful given word. c) successfully d) successively 1. The well was deep. Therefore, the fox could not 4. Choose the Adverb form of ‘pride’ get out of the well. (because) a) proudly b) prouded c) proudness d) proud 2. The work was over. We went home. (when) 5. Choose the Noun form of ‘hope’ 3. A library is a public place. We see a number of a) hoped b) hopeful c) hopefullness d) hopefully
books kept there for reading. (where) Practice questions 4. The culprit was caught. Immediately, he was taken 6. Choose the Noun form of ‘amaze’ to the police station. (as soon as) a) amazement b) amazing c) amzable d) amazingly 5. The boys were stealing mangoes from a grove. At 7. Choose the Verb form of ‘creation’ that time, the owner of the grove came in. (while) a) creative b) creatively c) creatable d)create 6. Artificially flavoured juices are hazardous to health. 8. Choose the Adjective form of ‘execution’ Moreover, they lead to kidney problems. (and) a) execute b) executioner c) ececutive d) executor 7. Adit has been promoted. Ranjan has been 9. Choose the Adjective form of ‘honour’ promoted. (as well as) a) honourly b) honouree c) honourable d) honourarium 8. Caesar was declared emperor. The conspirators 10. Choose the noun form of ‘partial’ killed him. (After) a) partially b) partiality c) participants d) participate Practice questions 11. Choose the verb form of ‘rotation’ 9. I 'm going to London. I've got a new job.(because) a) rotary b) rotator c) rotavator d) rotate [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
80 Way to Success 12. Choose the Adjective form of ‘destroy’ 37. Choose the Adjective form of ‘legalization’ a) destruction b) destructive c) destructively d) destruct a) legality b) legally c) legalize d) legal 13. Choose the Verb form of ‘circle’ 38. Choose the Noun form of ‘move’ a) circular b) circularly c) cycle d) encircle a) movement b) hopeful c) hopefullness d) hopefully 14. Choose the Noun form of ‘secured’ 39. Choose the Noun form of ‘obey’ a) secure b) securely c) secular d) security a) odedient b) obedience c) obeying d) obediently 15. Choose the Verb form of ‘healthy’ 40. Choose the Noun form of ‘tighten’ a) heal b) healthful c) healthily d) health a) tightness b) tightful c) tightfully d) tight 16. Choose the Adjective form of ‘injure’ 41. Choose the Verb form of ‘usefulness’ a) injurious b) injuriously c) injury d) injureful a) useful b) use c) usable d ) usefully 17. Choose the Noun form of ‘hate’ 42. Choose the Noun form of ‘thank’ a) hateful b) hatred c) hatefully d) hated a) thanks b) thankfully c) thankful d) thanking 18. Choose the Adjective form of ‘include’ 43. Choose the Noun form of ‘Prefer’ a) inclusion b) includeness c) inculcate d) inclusive a) preferable b) preferred c) preferly d) preference 19. Choose the Noun form of ‘fly’ 44. Choose the Adverb form of ‘minimze’ a) flier b) flying c) flight d) flyful a) minimizely b) minimally 20. Choose the Verb form of ‘different’ c) minily d) minutely a) difference b) differ c) differently d) differly 45. Choose the Adjective form of ‘love’ 21. Choose the Adjective form of ‘sight’ a) saw b) sightedly c) see d) sightly a) lovingly b) lover c) lovedly d) lovely 22. Choose the Verb form of ‘dangerous’ 46. Choose the Adverb form of ‘harden’ a) dangerly b) danger c) dangerously d) endanger a) hardship b) hardy c) hard d) harder 23. Choose the Noun form of ‘expected’ 47. Choose the Adverb form of ‘knowledge’ a) expectation b) expect c) expedition d)expected a) knowing b) knowledgable 24. Choose the Adjective form of ‘indication’ c) knowly d) knowingly a) indicate b) induct c) indicative d) inductive 48. Choose the Verb form of ‘national’ 25. Choose the Noun form of ‘clear’ a) nation b) nationwide c) nationalistic d) nationalize a) clarity b) clearer c) clearly d) clearing 49. Choose the Noun form of ‘meaningful’ 26. Choose the Noun form of ‘numerable’ a) mean b) meaning c) means d) meanly a) enumerate b) numerical 50. Choose the Noun form of ‘oppose’ c) numerably d) number a) opposing b) opposed c) opposite d) opposition 27. Choose the Adjective form of ‘lose’ 51. Choose the Verb form of ‘peaceful’ a) loss b) lost c) loose d) last a) peace b) pacify c) peaced d) peacefully 28. Choose the Verb form of ‘sadness’ 52. Choose the Adjective form of ‘produce’ a) sadden b) sadly c) sadfully d) sadder a) production b) productive 29. Choose the Noun form of ‘modern’ c) productivity d) producement a) modernly b) modernity c) modernful d) modernise 53. Choose the Adverb form of ‘regulate’ 30. Choose the Verb form of ‘quick’ a) regularly b) regulately a) quickly b) quicker c) quickness d) quicken c) regulatively d) regulatefully 31. Choose the Noun form of ‘combine’ 54. Choose the Adverb form of ‘repetition’ a) combined b) combination a) repeatly b) repetitionly c) combinative d) combinely c) repetitively d) repeaterly 32. Choose the Noun form of ‘describe’ 55. Choose the Adjective form of ‘prove’ a) description b) describably a) proofing b) proven c) proofed d) provely c) descriptively d) descriptive 33. Choose the Adverb form of ‘hurry’ Adl. 12. Analogy
a) hurried b) hurriedly c) hurrying d) hurrily Text book questions 34. Choose the Verb form of ‘icy’ 1. CLASSICAL : TRADITIONAL so as ANCIENT : __ a) ice b) icily c) icicle d) ice cubed a) modern b) anciently c) long-established d) latest 35. Choose the Adjective form of ‘insist’ 2. UNIQUE : COMMON so as SENSIBILITY: ____ a) insistence b) insistent c) insistently d) insists a) responsive b) Changeable c) feeling d) indifference 36. Choose the Adverb form of ‘enlarge’ 3. FACET : ASPECT so as SUBTLETY : ______a) enlargely b) large c) largestly d) largely a) modern b) obvious c) Nuance d) Doubtful [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 81 4. ILLUMINATE: DARKEN so as EXPLORE: ___ 31. BARK : DOG so as BRAY : ______a) hide b) obvious c) changeable d) Doubtful a) braid b) tree c) donkey d) seal 5. SACRED: IRREVERENT so as CONSERVATIV: 32. MECHANIC : GARAGE so as____ : COLLEGE a) expode b) adaptable c) feeling d) indifference a) book b) learning c) professor d) engine
Practice questions 33. DEEP : SHALLOW so as FREEDOM : ______7. GRAIN : GRAIL so as TRAIL :______a) democracy b) convict c) prison d) discipline a) train b) path c) wheat d) holy 34. DRUM : INSTRUMENT so as DRILL : ______8. POETRY : RHYME so as PHILOSOPHY : _____ a) hammer b) oven c) tool d) crescendo a) imagery b) music c) bi-law d) theory 35. NO : KNOW so as STEAL : ______9. SEQUENTIAL : FILES so as ALPHABETICAL : __ a) rob b) negative c) steel d) don’t a) sort b) part c) list d) order 36. HOSTILE : FRIENDLY so as ______: REAL 10. PADDY : RICE______so as ______:OYSTER a) very b) lure c) true d) imaginary a) aphrodisiac b) mollusk c) bed d) sandwich 37. OMELET : EGG so as ______: COCOA 11. SING : ANTHEM so as ______: PLAY a) toast b) coffee c) brownies d) pizza a) act b) scene c) theater d) field 38. QUICK : SLOW so as YOUTHFUL : ______12. CUSHION : SOFA so as SHELF : ______a) immature b) aged c) child d) adult a) ledge b) bookcase c) storage d) frame 39. BANK : RIVER so as COAST : ______13. FLASH : CAMERA so as MOUSE : ______a) flood b) waves c) sea d) beach a) rat b) computer c) cord d) dessert 40. PROTRACTOR : ANGLE so as RULER : _____ 14. ROOK : CHESS so as ______: BADMINTON a) rectangle b) length c) classroom d) king a) grass b) tennis c) shuttlecock d) swing 41. FISH : SCHOOL so as WOLF : ______15. AESOP : FABLE so as HOMER : ______a) pack b) herd c) jungle d) group a) temple b) donkey c) epic d) Greece 42. PENTAGON : FIVE so as ______: NINE 16. STANZA : POEM so as VOLUME : ______a) nonagon b) hexagon c) septum d) octagon a) measure b) pint c) encyclopedia d) kitchen 43. ALWAYS : NEVER so as OFTEN : ______17. URN : ASHES so as______: MONEY a) raely b) casually c) normally d) frequently a) cash b) wealth c) purse d) inheritance 44. PHENOLOGY:CLIMATE so as THEOLOGY :__ 18. QUARRY : MARBLE so as ______: HONEY a) pheremones b) psychology c) religion d) geology a) hive b) bee c) spread d) reservoir 45. CRICKET : INSECT so as BAT : ______19. BELT : WAIST so as ______: WRIST a) cricket b) hockey c) bird d) mammal a) arm b) hand c) bend d) bracelet 46. POOL : LOOP so as LAP : ______20. FABLE : STORY so as ______: POEM a) lifeguard b) track c) heat d) pal a) epic b) poet c) haiku d) rhyme 47. SLITHER : SNAKE so as ROTATE : ______21. SCIENTIST : EXPERIMENT so as ____ : PLAY a) rock b) support c) fan d) turn a) beaker b) rehearsal c) actor d) lab 48. ERASER : PENCIL so as ______: PEN 22. LION : COURAGE so as______: PEACE a) write b) delete c) nib d) calligraphy a) war b) brave c) dove d) cub 49. CHEAP : PEACH so as ______: LARGE 23. NET : COURT so as______: HIGHWAY a) king b) regal c) orange d) majestic a) road b) radar c) ticket d) median 50. TO : TOO so as LOOT : ______24. BREAKFAST : LUNCH so as______: LAUNCH a) two b) steal c) toot d) lute a) sandwich b) dinner c) eggs d) countdown 51. SON : DAUGHTER so as NEPHEW : ______25. COLLAR : SHIRT so as ______: HAT a) niece b) cousin c) daughter-in-law d) lady a) BUTTON b) visor c) pullover d) hood 52. SON : NUCLEAR so as ______: EXTENDED 26. TELESCOPE : STAR so as______: SHIP a) father b) mother c) cousin d) daughters a) deck b) water c) periscope d) astronomy 53. ROTATION : EARTH so as ______: TOP 27. STABLE : HORSE so as ______: PLANT a) planet b) spinning c) sun d) expanding a) cow b) unstable c) oat d) nursery 54. STARS : ASTRONOMY so as _____: HISTORY 28. DICTIONARY : DEFINITION so as ___ : MAP a) battles b) eclipse c) horse d) autumn a) direction b) south c) atlas d) longitude 55. DOG : KENNEL so as BIRD : ______29. DISEASE : PATHOLOGY so as PLANET : ____ a) fly b) feather c) aerie d) eagle a) astrology b) astronomy c) Geology d) Geography 56. GROVE : FOREST so as ______: LAKE a) pond b) ocean c) tree d) boat 30. BENCH : JUDGE so as ______: KING
a) throne b) queen c) court d) knight [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
82 Way to Success PART II : 2 MARK QUESTIONS Additional questions for Practice
Q.NO: 21 to 30. (Answer any 7 of the following) Type – 1: Report the dialogue: 12. John : Sir, I want to deposit Rs.5000 in my i) Q.NO: 21 to 26 (4 out of 6) 4 x 2 = 8 father’s account ii) Q.NO: 27 to 30 (3 out of 4) 3 x 2 = 6 Clerk: Fill in the challan and give it at the counter. 1. Reporting a dialogue / Direct-Indirect speech John : Thank you, sir 2. Conditional Clause / Combine using “ if ”/ 13. Teacher : Sam, why were you absent yesterday? Inversion in Conditional Clause Sam : I took my grandpa to the doctor. 3. Degrees of Comparison Teacher: Is he alright now? 4. Transformation of Sentences Sam : Yes sir. (Simple, Compound and Complex) 14. Anil : Hello Atul, how are you? 5. Active & Passive Voice Atul : Fine Anil, what brings you here? i) 21-26. Poem appreciation Questions: Anil : I have just come to see you. It’s long since ,g;gFjp tpdhf;fSf;F tpilaspf;f Poetry we’ve met. gFjpapy; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s tpdhf;fis gad;gLj;jp 15. Evie : What are you looking for? ed;F gapw;rp nra;Jnfhs;sTk;. Sheri : I have lost my purse.
(ii) 1. Reporting a dialogue / Direct-Indirect speech Evie : Where did you keep it? Sheri : I remember keeping it in the shelf. Govt Exam Questions: Evie : Don’t worry. We will find it soon. 1. Change the direct speech into Reported from. 16. Bank Manager: Tell me, what can I do for you? Geetha said to Vimal, “How did you manage to Student : Sir, I am a student. Could I open an locate my house?” account here? Text book questions: BM : Sure. Get the application form and fill it up. Type – 1: 17. Latha : Whom are you waiting for? 1. Report the following dialogue. Mala : I am waiting for my father. Priya : Where are you going? Latha : When will he come to pick you are? Vijay : I am going to the railway station. Mala : He will come within five minutes. 2. Report the following dialogue. 18. Teacher: Mala, why were you absent yesterday? Priya : Why are you going there? Mala : I went to temple, sir. Vijay : I want to receive my uncle, who is coming Teacher : Okay. Complete the assignments I have given. from Bangalore. 19. Old student : Good morning, Sir, I am Chathrapathi, 3. Report the following dialogue. an old student of this school, I want my Teacher : Why are you late? Transfer Certificate, Sir Divya : I missed the bus. H.M : Give me your details and get your T.C on 4. Report the following dialogue. Wednesday. Teacher : You should have reached the bus stop on time. 20. Nithya : Can you tell me where Mr. Kailash is Divya : My grandmother is ill. So, I had to take admitted? her to the doctor. Receptionist : He is in Ward Number -10. 5. Report the following dialogue. Nithya : Where is the ward number – 10? Teacher : I am sorry. What ails her? Receptionist : It is in the second floor. You can Divya : She has high fever. use the lift. Type – 2: Change into other speech (direct/indirect) 21. Father : Don’t watch TV during examination time. 6. “It is going to be a lovely sunny day,” Pradeep said Varun : Sorry daddy. Today, they are telecasting to his sister Varshini. our school programme. 7. “ Just let me sleep a bit longer, Pradeep,” Varshini begged. Father : O.K. I’ll watch that progamme with you. 8. “Since you are feeling so enthusiastic.” She suggested, Type – 2: Change into other speech (direct/indirect) “Why don’t you go and help mother in cooking?” 22. The teacher asked Devi why she had not done her 9. “Sure, I will”, said Pradeep. “Can I help you, homework. mum?”, he said to his mother. 23. He asked me, “Where are you going?” 10. “Yes, of course. There are idlis and vadas on the dining table. Have your breakfast.” 24. Sanjay told Chawla that everyone fights his own battles. 11. “Thank you, mum; I’ll surely help you by eating 25. The teacher asked the students, “Have you done them.”, said Pradeep. your homework?” [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 83 26. The tourist guide said to Mr.John, “Give me your 08. The manager would not have selected Nithiksha camera and stand still.” unless she exhibited good accounting skill. 27. ‘What do you want?’ she asked him. 09. The policeman would not have arrested the man 28. ‘Are you coming with us?’ he asked me. unless he had violated the rules. 29. He asked, ‘When do you intend to make the payment?’ 10. Mr Kunaal would not sponsor my higher education 30. ‘Do you come from China?’ said the prince to the girl. unless I studied well. 31. The poor man exclaimed, ‘Will none of you help me?’ 11. Kavin will not stop flying kites unless he 32. ‘Which way should I go?’ asked the little girl. understands the risk involved in it. 33. Alladin said to the magician, ‘What have I done to 12. Tanya would not know the answer unless she deserve so severe a punishment?’ referred to the answer key. 34. ‘Don’t you know the way home?’ I said to her. 13. My village cannot achieve 100 % literacy rate, 35. ‘Do you write a good hand?’ the teacher said to unless the elders of the village cooperate with the the student. education department.
36. ‘Have you anything to say on behalf of the accused?’ Additional questions for practice said the judge finally. Combine the given sentences using ‘If’ 37. ‘Have you anything to tell me, little bird?’ asked Ulysses. 14. You practice your English often. You improve. 38. ‘Who are you, sir, and what do you want?’ they asked. 15. We didn’t take the earlier train. We didn’t arrive on time. 39. The king was impressed with the magician and 16. It rains on their wedding day. They cancel the wedding. asked, ‘What can I do for you?’ 17. You read this English book. You learn a lot of new words. 40. She asked, ‘What is it that makes you stronger and 18. She didn’t practice speaking. She didn’t pass the braver than other men?’ oral exam. 41. The priest said, ‘Be quiet and listen to my words.’ 19. They cheat in the test. I report them. 42. His father says “Honesty is the best policy” 20. My eyes are a little bigger. I am quite pretty. 43. Rama said, 'I am very busy now.' 21. I study. I fail the exam. 44. Mani said to him,'Is not your name Kabali?' 22. I don't study. I fail the exam. 45. Ali said to the beggar, 'I know you very well’. 23. Your dog was so fat. You feed it so often. 46. He said, "Yes, I'll come and see you." 24. I see your friend tomorrow. I give her your message. 47. Ram remarked “What a wonderful day!” 25. I win a million dollar. I give up my job. 48. The monk said to the followers “Anger kills Intellect” 26. I cut my hair. It was longer. 49. The poor beggar said, "O God, have mercy on my soul". 27. The student didn’t speak politely. The teacher was angry. 50. She told her mother that she was going to the market. 28. I didn’t see him. I didn’t warn him. 29. You invited me. I accepted with pleasure. (ii) 2. Conditional Clause 30. You feel bad tonight. I stay with you. Govt Exam Question: (March-2019) 31. You didn’t take care of your children. They were 01. If I had completed my homework, I wouldn’t have not more confident. got the punishment. (Begin with ‘Had’) 32. He didn’t work hard. He didn’t earn enough money. Text book questions: 33. The water is warm. I take a bath. Rewrite the following sentences as instructed. 34. I didn’t know you were sleeping. I woke you up. 01. Unless you go for a walk regularly, you cannot 35. The weather is fine tomorrow. We will be able to reduce your weight. (Begin with ‘If’) go to the beach. 02. Unless we plant more trees, we cannot save our 36. Her hair was black. She looked completely different. planet. (Begin with ‘If’) 37. They didn’t ask him for permission. He didn’t agree.
Rewrite the sentence using ‘If’ 38. The trip was so expensive. We didn’t make 03. Sindhu would not have won the world championship, reservations for a better hotel. unless she had had single minded devotion. 39. I give you the money. You pay me back next week. 04. You will not reach your goal, unless you chase your 40. The workers didn’t build the road. They didn’t dream. have enough tools 05. The rescue team would not have saved the victims 41. It rained yesterday. We didn’t go on a picnic. unless they had received the call in time. 42. He wasted much time. He didn’t go to the university. 06. The palace cannot be kept clean, unless we appoint more people. 43. I marry you. We both are happy. 07. The portraits would not have been so natural 44. I have enough time tomorrow. I watch a movie. unless the artist had given his best. 45. I get up earlier. There is a good reason to. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
84 Way to Success Rewrite the sentence making an inversion 23. Iron is more useful than any other metal. 46. If you should be king to her, she will help you. (Change into Positive and Superlative)
Rewrite the following sentences as instructed. 24. I earn as much money as Ram.(Change into Comparative) 47. If I were you, I would accept the challenge. 25. China is larger than India. (Change into Positive) (Begin with ‘were’…) 26. Greenland is the largest island in the world. 48. If you should need more information, you can (Change into Postive and Comparative) contact this number. (Begin with “should”) 27. Air is lighter than water. (Change into Posiitive) 49. They did not start earlier. They missed the train 28. I am taller than my brother. (Change into Positive) (Combine using ‘if’) 29. Shyam is the strongest boy in the class. 50. If it had not rained, we would have gone to the (Change into Positive and Comparative) theatre. (Begin the sentence with ‘Had’) 30. Malacca is the oldest town in Malaysia. (Change into Positive and Comparative) (ii) 3. Degrees of comparison 31. Peter is cleverer than any other boy in the class.
Text book questions: (Change into Positive and Superlative) Transform the following sentences to comparative degree: 32. Jupiter is the biggest of all planets. 1. Very few Indian languages are as ancient as Tamil. (Change into Postive and Comparative) 2. Hurricanes are as dangerous as tornadoes. 33. Very few boys are as industrious as John. 3. This is the most challenging task I have ever undertaken. (Change into Comparative and Superlative) 4. E-mail is the fastest means of communication 34. India is the largest democracy in the world. 5. Compulsive gambling is the worst habit a man can develop. (Change into Positive and Comparative) 35. Shakespeare was greater than any other Transform the following sentences to superlative degree: playwright. (Change into Positive and Superlative) 6. Shakespeare is greater than many other dramatists 36. Asoka was one of the greatest Indian kings. of the world. (Change into Positive and Comparative) 7. Some people think that nothing is so important as 37. Lead is heavier than any other metal. money in life. (Change into Positive and Superlative) 8. The peacock is more colourful than any other bird 38. Very few animals are as useful as the cow. found in India. (Change into Comparative and Superlative) 9. Very few people in this town are as generous as Mr. Mohan. 39. Platinum is the most precious metal. 10. No other planet in our solar system is so cold as Neptune. (Change into Positive and Comparative) 11. I cannot do anything better for you than this. 40. The giraffe is taller than any other animal. Transform the following sentences to positive degree: (Change into Positive and Superlative) 12. Rural life is certainly more peaceful than urban life. 41. This box is not as heavy as that box. 13. The pen is mightier than the sword (Change into comparative) 14. Train journey is more comfortable than bus journey. 42. Maria is prettier than Alice. (Change into Positive) 15. My mother can speak more sweetly than anyone else. 43. Shyam is the most intelligent boy in the class. 16. Gold is not more useful than iron. (Change into Positive and Comparative) Additional questions for practice 44. Tokyo is the most populous city in the world. 17. Very few countries in the world are as large as China. (Change into Positive and Comparative) (Change into Comparative and Superlative) 45. Mr. Yadav is the oldest member of the club. 18. Hercules was the strongest man in the world. (Change into Positive and Comparative) (Change into Positive and Comparative) 46. Very few playwrights write as interestingly as 19. James is more intelligent than any other boy in the Bernard Shaw. (Change into comparative) class. (Change into Positive and Superlative) 47. Mumbai is one of the richest cities in India. 20. Very few Indian saints were as popular as Vivekananda. (Change into Positive and Comparative) (Change into Comparative and Superlative) 48. He is as wise as Solomon. (Change into comparative) 21. Maria is not as intelligent as Sonia. 49. Birds do not fly as fast as the aeroplane. (Change into comparative) (Change into Comparative) 22. Shakespeare is the most famous of all writers in 50. No other metal is so costly as gold. English. (Change into Positive and Comparative) (Change into Comparative and Superlative) [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 85 (ii) 4. Simple-Compound–Complex (Transformation) 29. As the shopkeeper quarrels with every customer,
Govt Exam Questions: (Mar-2019) nobody likes him. 1) Follow the traffic rules, otherwise you will be 30. If he does not improve his behaviour, he will lose booked by the traffic police. (Use ‘unless’) all his friends.
Text book questions: Rewrite the following into Complex Sentences: Change the following pairs into Simple sentences. 31. Let me reach my office and then I shall talk to him. 1. I didn’t know what to do. I phoned the police. 32. Spare the rod and spoil the child. 2. The baby cried. She was feeling sleepy. 33. The thief saw the police man, and he ran away. 3. He lived alone. He had forgotten everybody. 34. She is feeling unwell so she cannot attend her 4. She walked out. She was smiling. office today. 5. The child says he needs attention. He shouts loudly. 35. The child felt hungry, so he/she started weeping. 6. I threw the pen. It was broken. 36. The news is very good but it is not true. 7. His coat is tattered. It needs mending. 37. Eat less and you will remain healthy. 8. I heard the noise. I turned around. Convert the following into simple sentences. 9. He was dissatisfied. He quit his job. 38. You must take your medicine, otherwise you 10. The politician entered the campus. He was cannot get well. accompanied by many comrades. 11. The girl entered the room. She was singing a song. 39. The storm subsided and we continued our journey. 40. He is rich, yet he is not happy. Additional questions for Practice 12. He tried his best, but he didn’t succeed. Rewrite into simple, complex and compound. (Change into simple and complex) 41. He is very poor. He cannot send his children to school. 13. The clown entered the circus ring and the children 42. The puzzle was very difficult. I could not solve it. started clapping. (Change into simple and complex) 43. He is very strong. You cannot beat him. 14. Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care 44. The house is very small. It cannot accommodate of themselves. (Change into complex and simple) everybody. 15. You have to hurry or you will miss the bus. 45. You are very young. You cannot get married. (Change into simple and complex) 46. She is very shy. She cannot perform on stage. 16. Though the battle has been won, the war isn’t over yet. (Change into simple and compound) 47. His ideas are very complicated. I cannot 17. The country has made huge progress, but we still have comprehend them. a long way to go. (Change into simple and complex) 48. The water is very salty. I cannot drink it. 18. You have to be 18 years old or you can’t vote. 49. We arrived very late. We could not have dinner. (Change into simple and complex) 50. She was very tired. She could not continue working. 19. Leprosy is curable and everybody knows this. (Change into complex) (ii) 5. Active Voice & Passive Voice:
20. He is a magician from Turkey and he has performed Govt Exam Question: (Mar – 2019) all over the world. (Change into complex) 01. Change into other voice form: 21. In spite of his hard work, the boy didn’t succeed. Sooraj won the prize. His teacher congratulated him. (Change into compound and complex) 22. Having finished their work for the day, the masons Text book questions: went home. (Change into compound and complex) Change the following sentences into Passive Voice. 23. He is popular but he cannot be considered as a 1. The crowd expected their leader to arrive early in great writer. (Change into simple and compound) the morning. 24. The old man being weak could not walk properly. 2. Who taught her Computer Science? (Change into compound and complex) 3. The President gave the commander an award. 25. His father in spite of being poor, he is a contended 4. Do not tell a lie. man. (Change into compound and complex) 5. Please open the door. Rewrite the following into Compound sentences 6. It is time to stop the work. 26. I am confident that he is innocent in this matter. 7. They say he is a spy. 27. Unless he works hard, he cannot pass the examination. 8. One should keep one’s promise. 28. She is sure that he has stolen her purse. 9. People burn a great deal of wood in winter. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
86 Way to Success 10. Where had you kept the book? PART III : 3 MARK QUESTIONS
11. When did you feel the tremors? Q.NO: 31 to 40. (Answer any 7 of the following) 12. How did you do the experiment? i) Q.NO: 31 to 33 (2 out of 3) 2 x 3 = 6 13. Whose car did someone park in front of your gate? ii) Q.NO: 34 to 36 (2 out of 3) 2 x 3 = 6 Change the following sentences into Active Voice. (31-36. Poetry ERC & Prose Short Answers) 14. The smuggler has been nabbed by the police. iii) Q.NO: 37 to 40 (3 out of 4) 3 x 3 = 9 15. By whom were you interviewed? 1. Verbal and Non-Verbal Representation 16. Why were you scolded by your parents? 2. Dialogue Writing 17. Not a word was spoken by the convict in self–defence. (Construction / Completion / Fill in the balnks) 18. Good news is expected shortly. 3. Describing process 19. The mail has just been received. 4. Completion of Proverbs with their meanings 20. Sundari has been taken to hospital by her husband. 5. Draft a Notice 21. Our television is being repaired now. 6. Expand the Headlines 22. Sweets have not been distributed to children by 7. Draft a mail the organisers. 8. Rearrange words/phrases to meaningful sentences Additional 23. Prizes were being given by the chief guest. 1. Writing message 24. Nobody has been seen in the library this week. 2. Slogan Writing 25. You are advised to help the poor and needy.
26. You are requested to make a cup of tea for the guest 31-36. Poetry ERC & Prose Short Answers: Additional questions for practice ,g;gFjp tpdhf;fSf;F tpilaspf;f Prose & Poetry Rewrite into passive voice. gFjpapy; cs;s tpdhf;fis ed;F gapw;rp nra;Jnfhs;sTk;. 27. He opens the door.
28. We set the table. (iii) 1. Verbal and Non-verbal Representation
29. She pays a lot of money. Govt Exam Question: (Mar - 2019) 30. I draw a picture. 1. Study the following table, which gives information 31. They wear blue shoes. about the development of Tourism in Kashmir. Write 32. They don't help you. three sentences on your inference about the data. 33. He doesn't open the book S.No. Details 1974 2014 34. You do not write the letter. 1. No. of Tourist spots 5 15 35. Does your mum pick you up? 2. No. of Entertainment spots 1 4 36. Does the police officer catch the thief? 3. Hotel Accommodation 12 45 37. She made a third attempt. 4. Tourist Agencies 5 25 38. The boy asked a difficult question. 5. Growth in the rate of tourism 2% 200% 39. She wrote an award-winning novel. Textbook questions : 40. The terrorists blew up the bridge. 1. Look at the following non-verbal representation. 41. The police caught the thief. Based on your understanding answer the following 42. John will learn the lesson. questions. 43. We will not visit the hill station this year. 44. Will they accept our invitation?
Rewrite into active voice. 45. We are taught grammar by Ms Sullivan. 46. He was praised by the teacher. 47. The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen. 48. The town was destroyed by an earthquake. 49. The teacher was pleased with the boy’s work. 50. The building was damaged by the fire. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 87 i) The above chart explains about ______3. Read the following information given in the table a) Fastest - growing populations below and answer the questions.
b) Fastest – growing occupations A nice choice from Chennai to the National capital c) Fastest – growing pollutions RAJADHANI EXPRESS TIME TABLE d) Fastest – growing education ii) The diagram shows how many fastest-growing Shortest Route between Chennai and Hazrat Nizamuddin 8 Halts & 324 intermediate stations in between occupations ______a) Nine b) Five c) Ten d) Eight Station Name Departs Day Speed iii) Which occupation is the wider scope in job market Chennai Central 06.05 1 75 in the next decade? Vijayawada 11.55 1 76 a) Personal care b) Physician assistant Warangal 14.40 1 77 c) Nurse d) Wind and solar technicians iv) Which occupation is the least scope for job in the Balharshah 18.00 1 78 next decade? Nagpur 20.45 1 74 a) Personal care b) Nurse Bhopal 02.10 2 89 c) Chefs and food analysts d) Statisticians Jhansi 05.31 2 99 v) Who have the limited scope ? a) Sports persons b) Mechanics Gwalior 06.32 2 85 c) Software developers d) Teaching faculty Agra Cantt 07.57 2 76
2. Read the Map and answer the following questions. Hazrat Nizamudin 10.25 2 -
i) The number of stations between Chennai Central and Hazrat Nizamudin is……………. a) five b) ten c) eight d) eleven ii) The train is expected to reach ……around 8.45 PM a) Warangal b) Vijayawada c) Bhopal d) Nagpur iii) Between ……the train runs at it’s maximum speed. a) Bhopal and Gwalior i) The map shows that ____ b) Bhopal and Jhansi a) Mt. Everest b) Mt. Abu c) Bhopal and Hazarat Nizamudin c) Western ghats d) Eastern ghats d) Bhopal and Agra ii) In the map White colour mark indicates ______iv) Almost ……… the train reaches Vijayawada. a) Easy snow b) Hard – snow a) the day after b) around early morning c) Soft – snow d) temperary snow iii) How many important parts of the himalayas are marked? c) late night d) around noon a) Five b) Seven v) People prefer the Rajadhani express to travel from c) nine d) Six Chennai to reach the capital because …………….. iv) Black snow means ___ a) it reaches the destination on the same day. a) Easy snow b) temperary snow b) The charge is reasonable. c) Soft – snow d) Hard – snow c) the train halts at Ten stations. v) Mountaineers can stop for a while, refresh d) it is the shortest route from Chennai to New Delhi. themselves and they proceed is called as ______vi) The destination of Rajadhani express is……… a) Rune camps b) Under camps a) Hazarat Nizamudin b) New Delhi junction c) snow camps d) refresh camp c) Old Delhi d) Rajkot
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88 Way to Success Practice Questions: Type - 1 7. Study the bar-chart given and answer the questions 4. Study the pie-chart given and answer the questions:
a) Which are the two most popular games? b) Which game is played two and a half times more than tennis? a) The difference in the sales of cellular phones for the years 1997 and 1999 is ______c) Which two games are played least among the b) The sum of sales of cellular phones in the years players? 1999 and 2001 is equal to that in ______5. Study the bar-chart given and answer the questions c) State the following statement true or false: The sales of cellular phones in the year 1998 and in the year 2002 is equal.
8. Look at the following pie-chart and answer the following questions.
a) What does the graph represent? b) Which type of books is least in number? c) Name the types of books that fall between 100 and 200.
6. Look at the pie-chart and answer the following. a) Which type of movie is preferred the most by the people? b) Which type of movie liked the least by the people. c) Which type of movie is equal to Romance by adding two? Type-2 9. Write three sentences from the data.
a) How much does Mohan spend on food? b) For what does Mohan spend on equally? c) State whether true or false. “Mohan spends more money for travelling” [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 89 10. Write three sentences from the data. 14. Study the following table pertaining to the blood bank report and write three sentences on your inference about the data.
Volume of No. of blood blood Percentage Managed by collected in banks million units State 567 0.99 50.98 government Private 203 0.76 38.77 hospitals Voluntary and Social 56 0.20 10.25 11. Write three sentences from the data. organisations Classification of 100 Students Based on the Marks Obtained by them in Physics and Chemistry in an Examination. 15. Study the following Data and write the sentences Marks out of 50 on your inference. Subject 40 & 30 & 20 & 10 & 0 & above above above above above Physics 9 32 80 92 100 Chemistry 4 21 66 81 100 Average 7 27 73 87 100 (Aggregate) 12. Write three sentences from the data.
(iii) 2. Dialogue Writing
Govt. Exam Question: (Mar - 2019) 1) Write a dialogue between a regular late comer and the P.E.T. Master.
Text book questions Type – 1 13. Write three sentences from the data. 1. Extend the conversation with two more relevant exchanges. Receptionist: Good evening, sir. Welcome to Chennai. Traveller : I would like to book a deluxe room in your hotel for 3 days. 2. Extend the conversation with two more relevant exchanges. Student : Good morning, sir. May I come in? Teacher : Good morning, why are you late today?
Type – 2: 03. The dialogue between a student who wishes to open
• Marks Obtained by student in Six Periodical Held in Every Two an account and a bank clerk. Months During the Year in the Session 2001 - 2002. 04. The dialogue between a student and the class • Maximum Total Marks in each Periodical Exam = 500 teacher regarding an educational trip. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
90 Way to Success 05. The conversation between a passenger and a (iii) 3. Describing a process
railway staff regarding the cancellation of the Govt Exam question: (Mar – 2019) reserved tickets. 1) Describe the process of covering a book with 06. The conversation between two friends about the NSS brown sheet. camp which they are going to attend. Text book questions: 07. The dialogue between a salesman and a customer 01. Preparation of apple juice. at an electronic shop. 02. Installing a computer. 08. The dialogue between a father and his daughter about 03. Preparing your favourite dish the advantages of the habit of newspaper-reading. 04. Organising a birthday party in your house. 09. Build up a conversation describing how you and 05. Sending a letter by courier service your friend would react a situation “Try your best 06. Obtaining a demand draft from a bank. to persuade your partner to confess the truth”. 07. Describing the process of cleaning a flask.
Practice Questions: Practice Questions: 10. Complete dialogue between a doctor and a patient 08. How will you send a letter by Registered Post? Patient: Good morning sir 09. How will you wash test- tubes and conical flasks Doctor: Good morning. ………(i)……………? in the laboratory?
Patient: I have bad caugh. iii) 4. Completion of proverb / Match Proverbs Doctor: ………………(ii)…………………? Patient: I have been suffering for two days. Govt. Exam Questions: (Mar – 2019) Doctor: ………………(iii)……………..? 1) Choose the correct option and complete the Patient: Ok Thank you sir proverb. 11. Complete dialogue between Naveen and his father (a) Don’t bite the hand that ______you. Naveen : Dad, I need Rs.1000/-. (i) helps (ii) feeds (iii) holds (iv) protects Father : …………(i)……………? (b) All roads lead to ______Naveen : I have to pay for the school excursion. (i) Egypt (ii) Turkey (iii) Greece (iv) Rome Father : …………(ii)………………..? (c) An idle mind is the______workshop. Naveen : We are going to Yelagiri. (i) fool’s (ii) angel’s (iii) devil’s (iv) leader’s Father : …………(iii)…………………? (d) Ignorance is______Naveen : It’s a two day trip. (i) bliss (ii) cure (iii) gift (iv) evil 12. Complete dialogue between two friends on the (e) A fool and his ______are soon parted. choice of career. (i) friends (ii) money (iii) knowledge (iv) family
Sanjay: Hi! Which course do you prefer? Practice Questions: Raju: …………(i)……………… Type- 1 : Completion of proverbs. Sanjay: Do you like this profession? 1. a) …….. and loss make a man wise. Raju: …………(ii)……………… b) A journey of ….miles begins with a single step. Sanjay: Why do you choose this profession? c) A leopard doesn’t change its …….. Raju: …………(iii)………………….. (thousand, spots, Adversity) 13. Dialogue between two friends about reading newspaper. 2. a) Among the blind the ……… man is king. Rani: Where are you going? b) ……to be poor and healthy rather than rich and sick Vani: ………(i)……………… c) Cowards die many times ……… their deaths. Rani: Do you read newspaper regularly? (Better, before, one-eyed) Vani:…………(ii)……………. 3. a) Cross the ……. where it is shallowest. Rani: Why do we read newspaper regularly? b) Curiosity killed the ……….. Vani: ………(iii)………………. c) Don’t blow your ……….. trumpet. 14. Build up a dialogue between a passenger and a (cat, own, stream) conductor. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 91 4. a) Don’t cast …….. before swine. 16. a) A burnt child dreads the fire Like minded people unite Help those around than at b) Don’t …….. your chickens before they hatch. b) Charity begins at home c) Don’t …….. a book by its cover. a distance. c) Birds of same feather Experience makes - one (judge, pearls, count) flock together cautious 5. a) Early bird catches the ……... 17. Awaited things do not a) A watched pot never boils b) Fall seven ……. Stand up eight. (sometimes) happen c) Good things ……… to those who wait. b) Enough is as good as feast Try as hard as you can (come, times, worm) c) Always put your best Be contented and 6. a) It’s no use crying over ……….. milk. foot forward. moderate
b) Learn to ………… before you run. (iii) 5 . Draft a Notice c) Out of ………, out of mind. (walk, sight, spilt) Practice Questions: 7. a) Where one ……. shuts, another opens. 01. Write a notice about the inauguration of Sports b) Keep your friends close and your …….. closer day in your school. c) A watched ……… never boils 02. Prepare a notice to be displayed on the notice (enemies, door, pot) board of your school for informing about the 8. a) There's no time like the ….. Fancy dress competition b) A problem shared is a problem ……. 03. Write a notice about the inauguration of English c) Children and ……. tell the truth literary association in your school. (halved, fools, present) 04. Write a notice regarding scholarship. 9. a) …. is the best teacher. 05. Prepare a notice to be displayed on the notice b) ……… is the best medicine. board of your school for informing about school c) Better ………than never. management committee meeting. (Laughter, Late, Experience) 06. Write a notice about the inauguration of Science Type- 2 : Match the proverbs. Exhibition in your school. 07. Prepare a notice to be displayed on the notice 10. a) Out of debt out of danger Appearences are deceptive board of your school for informing about an inter- b) Every cloud has a Borrowing is dangerous school singing competition. silver lining There is an advantage in c) Black hens lay white eggs iii) 6. Expand the Headlines every unpleasant situation Practice Questions: 11. Talkative people will not a) No man is an island achieve anything 1. Submarines seen off the coast of Mumbai. b) Bare words buy no barley Avoid telling lies 2. Man finds cash in bag, finds owner. c) Truth alone triumphs Prefer to live in groups 3. Papaya is good for health, say scientists.
12. a) Better late than never Be powerful with, knowledge 4. A new machine cleans the floor. b) Knowledge is power Appearances are deceptive 5. Students take oath not to use plastic. c) All the glitters is not gold Even if delayed do the work 6. President declares Celebration 13. a) A friend in need is a Donot waste, be frugal. 7. Passerby Sees Woman Jump friend indeed Think well before taking 8. Rupees 80 crore approved for cleaning of canals, drains. any action. b) Waste not want not 9. Vocational courses from class X likely c) Look before you leap Help your friend in crisis 10. DRDO to study climatic changes in Ladakh 14. a) Strike while the Iron is hot Family bond is always closer. 11. West dismisses Myanmar elections b) Blood is thicker than water Say the truth 12. Saina receives Khel Ratna award c) Call a Spade a Spade Make hay while the sun shines. 13. Two poachers killed in Kaziranga 15. a) Manners maketh a man Try to read more 14. HPU Student council poll on December 11 b) Reading makes a man Never rush up perfect Be perfect and respect 15. Black box of crashed Cuban plane found c) Haste makes waste others (iii) 7. Draft a mail
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92 Way to Success Practice Questions: Adl. 1. Writing message
1. Write an e-mail to a book company ordering some books. Practice Questions: 2. Write an e-mail to the bank manager to open 01. You are Janani. Your father had recently gone for internet banking. a health check up. You received the call when the 3. Write an e-mail to the principal getting an application. doctor rang up. As you have to go out you send a 4. Write an e-mail to your friend inviting for your message for him. birthday celebration. 02. You Raja, receive a phone call from your father’s 5. Write an e-mail to the manager enquiring job opportunities. office in his absence. Write a message, for your 6. Write an e-mail to your friend informing him to fahter as you have to go for your tuition. apply for TNPSC. 03. Your read the notes from the notepad of 7. Write an e-mail to a sports goods company ordering Mr.Sriram principal of SKV school, Trichy. He some sports goods. asks his assistant to draft a message on his behalf
(iii) 8. Rearrange the words and phrases to of Mr. Ravichandran, the vice-principal of the school. Using the information draft the message. make meaningful sentences
Practice Questions: Adl. 2. Slogan writing 1. were / wild / selling / strawberries / They Book back exercises : 2. greeted / They / with /friendly / us / faces. 01. Write a slogan for TOOTHPASTE 3. lively / Jacopo / was / a squirrel / as 02. Write a slogan for Reverse Osmosis – PURE IT 4. lay /of unsold /A bundle / his /newspapers /at / feet. 03. Write a slogan for Camera - KODAK 04. Write a slogan for Globe Jamun – GTR 5. brother /glaring /at / his / Nicola / young / in /vexation was 05. Write a slogan Create awareness for JUNK FOOD 6. should / be / earthenware /The teapot /China /made of /or 06. Write a Create awareness for LABOUR DAY 7. that is too always Milk gives tea a sickly taste. 07. Write a Create awareness for SAVE WATER 8. broken ribs /I /eleven /and /had a /perforated creamy /lung. 08. Write a Create awareness for YOGA 9. fate /accept/you /they /their/ If /can’t 09. Write a Create awareness for BLOOD DONATION 10. driver / the trolley’s /knew /I /better. Practice Questions: 11. of living / celebration /of being alive / the business /is the Products Slogans 12. what /important /is /you have/ left/ What is 10 a) Calendar Buy now pay later 13. crystalline /the snow /was /and firm. b) Credit Card For a luxurious stay 14. curved/ away to /The ridge /the right /and we have /where the top was/ no idea c) Five Star Hotel Real guide to arrange your events
15. oxygen / tent / short /of the my ran out / Just 11 a) Instant coffee Makes travel easier 16. close /Some are / at hand / are far away /in distant b) Nail Polish Just sip and be cheerful lands/ others c) Car Let your fingers talk 17. everyday life / “Everests” /to be climbed /in our /There are 12. a) Aquaguard Illuminates your life 18. Tirukkural/knows /the greatest /one of the/ b) Lamp Shine like Pearls world’s works /on ethics/ Everyone c) Tooth paste Purity in water 19. of California/ of /Tamil language /at the University/George Luzerne Hart /is a professor 13. a) Torch light wishes that bring people closer 20. where /to walk /I like/ 'I'm going b) Computer The sunbeam in your hand. 21. would have/ liberty become/ Individual /social c) Greetings card Door steps to Technology. anarchy 22. personal affair /Liberty /but a social contract/ is 14. a) Eraser Head gear, No fear not a only b) Shampoo erases everything but the past. 23. antiquity /considerable /Tamil is /of/ First c) Helmet leaves your hair smooth and silky. 24. moments /The great /of and are rare/ heroism /sacrifice 15. a) Library Gives the machine a longer-life 25. was a / and author/ British journalist/ Alfred b) Lubricative oil A place of books George Gardiner c) Solar heaters Save electricity [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 93 PART IV : 5 MARK QUESTIONS urban sustainability problems. Urban forests provide a range of important ecosystem services that are critical for Q.NO: 41 to 47. (Either or questions) 7x 5 = 35 the sustainability of cities. Urban forestry, which is i) 41. Paragraph questions from Prose 1x 5 = 5 defined more as ‘Management of Trees’ contributes to the ii) 42. Paragraph questions from Poetry 1x 5 = 5 physiological, sociological and economic well-being of iii) 43. Paragraph questions from Sup.reader 1x 5 = 5 the society. Mangroves, lakes, grasslands, and forests in Q. NO: 44 to 47 4x 5 = 20 and around our cities, act as sponges that absorb the air 1. Summary Writing / Note making and noise pollution and they present themselves as our 2. Biographical Sketch cultural and recreational hotspots. However, these spots 3. Report writing are rapidly being reclaimed and replaced in the name of development. Presence of urban green has shown to 4. Letter writing (Personal / Official) increase the economic value of the place. 5. Respond to an Advertisement Urban forests contribute to reduce the cost of 6. Article Writing building storm water drain systems for municipalities and 7. Expand Proverbs neutralizing urban heat island effect. Plants not only 8. Spot the Errors provide shade but also help in regulating the micro-climate. 9. Prose Comprehension They help regulate energybudgets, improve air quality, and 10. Poem Comprehension curtail noise pollution. Trees, herbs, shrubs and grasses 11. Semantic Field matching arrest sedimentation and prevent other pollutants from Additional entering our water systems. This will give a chance for our 1. Filling forms urban lakes and rivers to recover and help improve aquatic ecosystems. Biodiversity also gets a boost through the 41-43. Prose, Poetry & Sup.Reader Paragraphs: urban forestsand helps create corridors connecting the ,g;gFjp tpdhf;fSf;F tpilaspf;f Prose, Poetry & forest areas. High biodiversity areas can also help to build resilient ecosystems. Availability of forests within our gFjpapy; cs;s tpdhf;fis ed;F Sup.Reader urban areas gives an opportunity for children to connect to gapw;rp nra;Jnfhs;sTk;. the natural environment and learn about native species. 1. Summary Writing (Or) Note Making: 2) Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: Govt. Exam Questions: (Mar – 2019) The Sherpas were nomadic people who first migrated 1) Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: from Tibet approximately 600 years ago, through the Nangpa One of the most widely spread of bad habits is the La pass and settled in the Solukhumbu District, Nepal. These use of tobacco. Tobacco is now used in every part of the nomadic people then gradually moved westward along salt world by millions of people. Tobacco is now smoked or trade routes. During 14th century, Sherpa ancestors migrated chewed by men and large of women also, and sometimes from Kham. The group of people from the Kham region, east even by children, in all parts of the world. It was brought of Tibet, was called “ShyarKhamba”. The inhabitants of into Europe by Sir Walter Raleigh from America in the ShyarKhumbu, were called Sherpa. Sherpa migrants travelled 16th century. When he went to America, he named the area through Ü and Tsang, before crossing the Himalayas. which he claimed for Queen Elizabeth as Virginia. Even According to Sherpa oral history, four groups migrated out of today the best tobacco is called Virginia tobacco. But the Solukhumbu at different times, giving rise to the four use of even the best tobacco is considered to be one of the fundamental Sherpa clans: Minyagpa, Thimmi, Sertawa and worst habits. It does not seem to be anything good about Chawa. These four groups have since split into the more than the use of tobacco even in small quantities. When it is used 20 different clans that exist today. in excess, it is most harmful to the human system. Sherpas had little contact with the world beyond the Smoking tobacco has produced cancer of the lungs and mountains and they spoke their own language. AngDawa, a chewing of tobacco has resulted in cancer of mouth and 76-year-old former mountaineer recalled “My first expedition throat. This is the definite opinion of warning is given that was to Makalu [the world’s fifth highest mountain] with Sir smoking is dangerous to health, people seem to continue Edmund Hillary’’. We were not allowed to go to the top. We to smoke. Actually more and more people are using wore leather boots that got really heavy when wet, and we only tobacco either in the form of cigars, cigarettes or beedies got a little salary, but we danced the Sherpa dance, and we or as pipe tobacco or even chewing tobacco. This is a very were able to buy firewood and make campfires, and we spent bad habit and it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to a lot of the time dancing and singing and drinking. Today get rid of this habit once it is formed. Sherpas get good pay and good equipment, but they don’t have good entertainment. My one regret is that I never got to the top Book back exercises : of Everest. I got to the South Summit, but I never got a chance 1) Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: to go for the top. To match the best cities across the world, the The transformation began when the Sherpa Government of India initiated ‘smart cities’ to drive Tenzing Norgay and the New Zealander Edmund Hillary economic growth and improve the quality of life of scaled Everest in 1953. Edmund Hillary took efforts to people. The agenda under smart city promises to resolve build schools and health clinics to raise the living [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
94 Way to Success standards of the Sherpas. Thus life in Khumbu improved Dunant saw the battle of solferino and was horrified by the due to the efforts taken by Edmund Hillary and hence he number of French and Austrian soldiers hurt and wounded was known as ‘Sherpa King’. in the battle. In 1862, he wrote a book asking government Sherpas working on the Everest generally tend to to set up an international organization for treatment of the perish one by one, casualties of crevasse falls, avalanches, wounded. The next year, the Red cross was born. and altitude sickness. Some have simply disappeared on The idea caught on, and soon, the Red cross the mountain, never to be seen again. Apart from the bad became one of the biggest organisations of its kind in the seasons in 1922, 1970 and 2014 they do not die en masse. world. Thus for more than a hundred years the Red cross Sherpas carry the heaviest loads and pay the highest prices has collected money, medicine, food and clothes etc, and on the world’s tallest mountain. In some ways, Sherpas sent them to people in need. Today, over a hundred Red have benefited from the commercialization of the Everest cross societies exist all over the world, the headquarters in more than any group, earning income from thousands of Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation was awarded the climbers and trekkers drawn to the mountain. While Nobel Peace Prize thrice in 1917, 1944 and 1963. interest in climbing Everest grew gradually over the decades after the first ascent, it wasn’t until the 1990s that 5) Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: the economic motives of commercial guiding on Everest Some people think the aim of education is merely began. This leads to eclipse the amateur impetus of to give knowledge. These people want students to read traditional mountaineering. Climbers looked after each books and do nothing else but add to their knowledge. other for the love of adventure and “the brotherhood of the Others believe that knowledge alone is not enough; only rope” now are tending to mountain businesses. Sherpas that which enables a man to earn his living can be called have taken up jobs as guides to look after clients for a education. Such people think that bread is more important salary. Commercial guiding agencies promised any than anything else. Still other believe that education reasonably fit person a shot at Everest. should aim solely at making good citizens and good patriots, education should aim at all these three things Practice questions 3) Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: together. It should give men, knowledge, make them self- At the end of every course of study you have reliant and able to others. Education should not produce examinations. Here is some advice about preparation for, citizens who. while they love their own freedom, take performance in and attitudes towards examinations. First away the freedom of others. It should produce men who of all, preparation begins as soon as you arrive in college. love their own country but who do not want to harm other countries. Your notes should contain all the important points from you lectures and from your reference books. If you have 6) Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: complete the notes, you have little trouble with In today’s world it is still possible to live a examinations. Do not leave revision of notes till the end healthy life without medication. Some of the causes for of your course; after each term go over notes carefully. falling ill are; Eating food with no nutritional value, Your final revision, a few weeks before the examination, drinking polluted water, breathing polluted air, living in will then be quite an easy task. polluted environment, smoking, chewing tobacco, Next what should you do during the examination? drinking liquor, constipation, no cleanliness, lack of sound Read the instructions carefully. Read the questions and sleep and exercise. answer exactly what you are asked. Plan your time and It is unfortunate that the above causes are make a short outline of each answer as you come to it. growing without control in our country due to which the Write clearly and make sure your spelling and grammar society is suffering. Man has been exploiting nature are as correct as possible. When you have finished, read beyond one’s imagination. It is a pity that man has totally over your answers and correct the obvious errors. forgotten that he is after all a baby in the cradle of Mother Lastly your attitude to examinations. Many Nature, along with her creatures. He has taken for granted successful people have never passed any examination in that every creation in this world is meant for his personal their life. Many people have passed several examinations use. Unless man understands his role he will be doomed. and are failures in life. Everyone has to be tested by The earth had been polluted with use of difficulties; the successful ones are those who overcome chemicals. In today’s cultivated crops there is hardly any difficulties by hard work and persistience. Examinations nutritional value. By taking such food, the health gets are important but they are not supremely important. deeply affected. In addition, it may have a tolling effect 4) Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: on the future generation - Large quantities of such The Red cross is basically a Swiss organisation. contaminated food will not produce the desired effect on In 1863, Jean Henri Dunant brought together a small health. Food consumed should be limited, containing lots group of Swiss citizens to provide humanitarian aid. of proteins and vitamins. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 95 2. Biographical sketch 05. Given below are hints about a renowned poet
Practice Questions: Edwin Muir. Write a biographical sketch. Type -1 Name Edwin Muir 01. Write the biography of Leo Tolstoy in a paragraph, using Birth 1887 the information given in the box. Genre Scottish poet, novelist, translator and critic. Titles First Poems, Chorus of the Newly Dead Leo Tolstoy - born - September 9, 1828- Tula Variations on a Time Theme, The Narrow Province, Russia - - known - novels War and Place, The Voyage and Other Poems, The Peace (1869) - Anna Karenina (1877) - pinnacles Labyrinth, and One Foot in Eden.
of realist fiction - first achieved literary - twenties - semi-autobiographical trilogy – Childhood – 3. Report Writing
Boyhood- Youth - Sevastopol Sketches - Practice questions experiences - Crimean War - fiction includes 1. You are Amudha, editor of the school magazine. dozens - several novellas -The Death of Ivan Your school organised a science symposium on the Ilyich (1886) - Family Happiness- Hadji Murad - topic: 'Effect of pollution on quality of life'. Write a numerous philosophical essays - died on report on the event for your school magazine. November 20, 1910 -Astapovo, Russia 2. You are Karan/ Kriti. Your school has adopted a 02. Write the biography of Eric Arthur Blair in a village as a social responsibility. Students are being taken to teach the children of that village on a paragraph, using the information given in the box. regular basis. Write a report, for your school Eric Arthur Blair - known - pen name George magazine, on the various other programmes Orwell - - English novelist – essayist - journalist - organized there. critic - marked by clear prose - awareness of social 3. Cultural Society Sunshine Public School, Nellore iniquity - opposition to totalitarianism - candid organised an adult literacy camp in its support - democratic socialism - wrote literary neighbourhood. Write a report in 150-200 words on criticism –poetry- fiction and polemical journalism the camp for your school newsletter. You are P.S. - best known- - allegorical novella Animal Jency, Secretary. Farm(1945) - the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty- 4. You are Sandhya/ Soojan an active member of the Four (1949) – 2008 -The Times ranked - second - Animal Lovers Club which works for the welfare of list of “The 50 greatest British writers since 1945” animals by preventing cruelty to them. Recently you 03. Write the biography of Alfred George Gardiner in a visited Mahatma Gandhi Animal Care Home. You paragraph, using the information given in the box. were pleasantly surprised to see the good treatment Alfred George Gardiner - British journalist – author- given to the animals. Write a report in 150-200 prolific essayist - style and subject -easily qualified - words on your visit. categorized - English - civilized gentleman - ‘On 5. Independence Day was celebrated in your school. District Magistrate, Ms. Indu Bala was the Chief Habits’, ‘On Being Tidy’ - ‘On Talk and Talkers’ - Guest. Write a report on the function in 150-200 ‘On the Rule of the Road’ - Gardiner’s compilations words describing all the activities that took place. titled ‘Leaves in the Wind’ - published -pseudonym You are Head boy/Head girl. “Alpha of the Plough’’. 4. Letter Writing Type – 2 Text book questions 04. Given below are hints about a renowned writer i) In-formal Letters: Robert Jay Arthur Jr. Write a biographical sketch. 01. Write a letter to your friend giving reasons for Name Robert Jay Arthur Jr. chosing Computer Science in the Higher Birth November 10, 1909 Secondary Course. Career Writer of speculative fiction and 02. You had been to your Grandma’s house during the crime fiction summer holidays. You enjoyed your stay in her Genre Mystery fiction, novelist company. Write a letter to your Grandma stating how much you miss her after returning to your home. Awards Award for Best Radio Drama 03. Write a letter to your relative or friend who is Titles The Mysterious Traveler radio admitted in hospital for treatment of jaundice. series, The Three Investigators, a Advise him/her not to worry about the illness and series of young adult novels be positive. Assure him/her of your psychological and financial help during the crisis. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
96 Way to Success ii) Formal Letters: Practice questions 04. You are the head of the English department in a 1. Read the following advertisement and prepare bio-data renowned institution. You are invited to preside considering yourself fulfilling the conditions specified. over the inauguration of the English Literary club in [Write XXX for your name and YYY for your address] your alma mater. Respond to the letter you have WANTED received either accepting the invitation or Computer Engineers for a reputed Multi National expressing your inability to attend the function. Company – well qualified and experienced 05. Write a letter to the Headmaster of your school candidates may apply to requesting him to help you obtain a duplicate mark Post Box No : 3782 sheet of class XII, which you lost while travelling. C/o The Hindu, 06. Write a letter to AZ Company requesting them to Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 003. replace the defective juicer that you bought recently. 2. Read the following advertisement and prepare a Include the following details: the problem, date of resume/bio - data/CV considering yourself fulfilling purchase, receipt number, model and warranty. the conditions specified: (write XXXX for your 07. You wish to become a pilot. Write a letter to a name and YYYY for your address) college enquiring about the details of the pilot SITUATION VACANT training course offered by the college. Include the Post graduate teacher in English - fluency in following details in your enquiry: duration of the course, fee structure, scholarships, hostel facilities English - specialized in extra – Curricular activities - and placement details. minimum 3 years of experience. salary negotiable. 08.Write a letter to the manager of Waves Furniture Apply to: Post Box No: 2252, C/o The India Company ordering furniture for a coaching centre. Express, Chennai - 12 Include the following details: description of the 3. Read the following advertisement and prepare bio- furniture, number of pieces, mode of payment, time data considering yourself fulfilling the conditions and delivery options. specified. (Write XXX for your name and YYY for 09. Write an application for the post of Personal your address) Secretary to the Managing Director of a company. WANTED Include the following details: Educational Clerk - graduate with computer knowledge, fluency qualification, experience, various other in English with excellent communication skills. qualifications required for the post. Minimum 2 years of experience. Apply to : Post Box No. 2736 10.Write a letter the Editor of a newspaper about the C/o The Hindu nuisance created by the roadside vendors blocking Chennai - 02 the pavements and occupying the parking zone. 4. Read the following advertisement and prepare bio- 5. Responding an Advertisement / Curriculum vitae data considering yourself fulfilling the conditions specified. (Write XXX for your name and YYY for Govt. Model Question: (Mar-2019) your address) 1) Read the following advertisement and prepare a WANTED Resume/ Bio-data/CV fulfilling the conditions A Marketing Executive specified. (Write XXX for your name and yyy for A private company functioning at Mumbai requires your address) a Marketing Executive with atleast 3 years WANTED experience. Candidates with MBA Degree can only Clerk- graduate with computer knowledge, apply. Apply with Biodata to AMAZON No. 348, fluency in English with excellent Marine Drive, Colaba, Mumbai - 87 communication skills. Minimum 2 years of 6. Article Writing experience. Apply to: Govt Exam Questions: (Mar-2019) Post Box No. 2736 01. Write a paragraph on ‘My Dream House’. 02. Write an article of 150 words for your school C/o The Hindu, magazine to create an awareness of the dangers Chennai-02 posed by indiscriminate use of plastic. / “Say ‘No’ to Plastics” [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 97 Text book questions 07. Develop the following hints into a paragraph. 01. Write a paragraph of 150 words on a speech during Big cotton merchant – owned a factory – many morning assembly on “the importance of tree planting”. employees – one day a heap of cotton stolen – no 02. Write a Speech of 150 words on “The importance clue – merchant’s secretary assured to find out - of a reading habit”. asked him to host dinner - invite all workers – 03. Write a speech on the topic ‘The importance of merchant agreed – middle of feast – secretary developing a positive attitude’ and deliver the suddenly shouted – cotton sticking to hair of speech in the school assembly. thieves – the guilty dusted their heads – tried to 04. Write an article of about 150 words for a leading clear – caught in the trap – punished. newspaper on the various ways of maintaining 08. Develop the following hints into a paragraph. personal hygiene and sanitation in order to ensure a Mr. X, a rich businessman – runs a company - healthy living. always very busy with office work – one day his 05. Write a Instructions and safety measures one should take son – 10 years old – approaches dad and asks – how while driving a car/ two wheeler. much he earns in one hour – father gets furious – ESSAY WRITING boy persuades – father says Rs. 500 – immediately 06. The profession you would like to choose son asks for Rs. 300 – father shouts – wasting 07. The importance of a balanced diet money on toys - son leaves to his room crying – 08. A Memorable journey father feels bad – thinks might need some 09. Wars create more problem than they solve stationery – enters boy’s room and gives money – boy becomes happy – takes some crumpled notes – PARAGRAPH WRITING 10. The teacher I like the most under his pillow – counts everything together – 11. The Value of Discipline total Rs.500 – gives it to dad – wants to buy – one 12. Need for Moral Education in schools hour of his time – father realizes his mistake – feels 13. The importance of good health sorry and guilty – hugs son – closes all office files 14. The Importance of reading - takes him on a picnic – decides to spend more time 15. Mobile phone - a big boon with near and dear ones. 16. The advantages of social websites 8. Spot the Errors (or) Fill in the blanks suitably Practice questions 17. The memorable day in my life Govt Exam question : (Mar- 2019) 18. Games and sports. 01.Read the following sentences, spot the error and 7. Expand the proverbs / Hints developing correct them. Text book questions a) Kaliash told Nithish that he can drive a car. 01. Expand the Proverb ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’ b) The Flights often are late. 02. Expand the Proverb ‘Nothing is impossible ’ into a c) No sooner did the doctor give me an injection, when I became alright. story-paragraph. d) I and Sheela attended the seminar last week. 03. Expand the Proverb ‘Where there is a will there is a e) We are having a son, who is now studying abroad. way ’ into a story-paragraph. 02. Fill in the blanks appropriately: 04. Expand the Proverb ‘Together we can achieve more’. a) The book which has been …….for CBSE class 6 has 05. Expand the Proverb ‘Cowards die many times been ………..for containing some remarks against before their death’ a particular religion. (proscribed / prescribed) 06.Develop the following hints into a paragraph. b) …….her illness, she attended her dance class. A wealthy old lady – suddenly loses eyesight – calls (linker / phrase) c) My mother ……….. take long walks during her an eye specialist – doctor demands exorbitant fees – school days. (use a semi - modal) lady agrees to pay if cured – doctor starts treatment – steals antique decorative pieces –one by one – d) If they had tried hard, they ………..(win) the trophy. (use the verb in the correct form) treatment ends - lady’s vision restored – doctor demands fees – lady refuses to pay – doctor knocks Text book questions : the doors of court – seeks justice – judge enquires 1. Read the following sentences, spot the errors and lady – lady explains – not completely cured – cannot rewrite the sentences correctly. see antique items – kept in showcase – judge a) My grandfather is well-known in the village for understands – gives verdict – lady’s favour – arrests his nobel deeds. doctor for cheating. b) I had my evening meals in a restaurant near my office. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
98 Way to Success c) The Boss had full confidence on his Manager for 7. Spot the errors and correct them. successful completion of the project. a) Rajesh made an universal appeal. d) After the complicated surgery, the patient hoped b) If they had informed me, I would help them. of complete recovery. c) Sita is my cousin sister. e) The new health care scheme announced by the Government will bring relief to the children d) Mr. David is junior than me in my office. suffering with acute tuberculosis. e) One of the chair is broken. f) In spite of his poverty and setbacks, he was able 8. Spot the errors and correct them. to launch his dream carrier . a) The news are good. 2. Correct the error found in the question tag in each b) If you workhard you would pass. of the following. c) Though he was rich but he was happy. a) The evil doers cannot cross the path of truth, can’t they? d) She is a M.A., in English. b) The vegetables in the fridge are still fresh, aren’t it? e) Childrens like ice-cream. c) The village head understood the intention of the 9. Spot the errors and correct them. politician, doesn’t he? a) Mary is superior than Jose in drawing d) I claim to be a person of faith and prayer, aren’t I? b) Raju met in a accident e) The employees are seldom allowed to meet their c) None of you know the answer. boss, aren’t they? d) My father gave me a lot of advices. f) Let’s organize a trip to Goa, can we? e) She goes to school by foot. 3. Correct the error found in the question tag in each 10. Spot the errors and correct them. of the following. a) He gave me a lot of advices. a) The landlady will charge me for the damage, shan’t she? b) I prefer coffee than tea. b) Both the sisters have left for Canada, aren’t they? c) Although he came late, but he finished the work in time. c) That’s definitely not the right thing to do in this d) Two and two make four. e) Mala is a M.A. in English situation, isn’t that? d) We needn’t apply for a bank loan, do we? ii) Fill in the blanks suitably e) The Chief Guest spoke a few words, did he? 11. Fill in the blanks of the following sentences: f) The rhinoceros has a horn made of keratin, haven’t they? a) The ……lorry is loaded with …….. goods. 4. Identify the errors in each of the following (Stationery / Stationary) sentences and rewrite them Correctly. b) No man……call back yesterday. (Fill in model verb) a) Either Shyam or Ram have to pay the fine. c) I …….. wake up at 5’O clock in the morning b) Abdul as well as Karim deserve praise. regularly. (Fill in with a semi-model) c) Ten thousand rupees a month are an insufficient income. d) ……. you have an entry pass, you can get in. (use a suitable link word) d) Many a student were awarded at the function. 12. Fill in the blanks of the following sentences: e) Neither Veena nor her sisters has been a) The young …..not criticise the old. (use modal verb) informed of the accident. b) Human being .…(look) odd, if they had four hands 5. Identify the errors in each of the following (Use the given verb in a suitable form) sentences and rewrite them Correctly. c) You cannot score high marks …… you study a) Mithra as well as her daughters enjoy singing. well. (Use a suitable link word) b) You, who is my friend, should help me. d) The book which has been ….. for CBSE class 6 has c) My scissors is missing. been …….. for containing some remarks against a d) A variety of pleasing objects charm the eye. particular religion. (Proscribed/prescribed) 13. Fill in the blanks of the following sentences: e) Sixty miles are a long distance. a) You …… not attend music classes on Sundays. Practice questions (Use a semi modal verb) i) Spot the errors b) The workers ….. (clean) the stage now. 6. Spot the errors and correct them. (Use the given verb in a suitable form) a) Though he is ill but he walks quickly. c) …… her illness, she attended her dance class. b) You can type quickly, won’t you? (linker/phrase) d) My daughter is learning to play ……violin at c) He is confident on his success. her school. (Use suitable article) d) Six miles are a long distance. e) If I were the wind I …….. (travel) everywhere. e) One of my brother is in USA (Use the given verb in suitable form) [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 99 14. Fill in the blanks of the following sentences: Text book questions : a) You ………..not attend music classes on 01. Read the passage given below and answer the Sundays. (Use a semi modal verb) questions that follow. b) I went late …… the teacher allowed me in. Humans have long been fascinated by fiction. We (Use a suitable link word) experience excitement in assigning supernatural power c) If I …….. (be) the wind I would travel to imaginary characters in fictional stories – and so we everywhere. (Use the suitable form) have Spider man, Batman, He–man, Titans and many d) The sun …(rise) in the east. (Use correct tense form) more. The ‘Cyborg’ was an offshoot of such wild 15. Fill in the blanks of the following sentences: imagination of humans to invest our species with a) Soldiers …obey their officer. (Use a modal verb) superhuman powers. Today, the Cyborg is no more an imaginary organism. We are living in a world where a b) He ……. play cricket in his college days. sizeable population of humans have merged their bodies (Use a semi modal verb) with technological implants. The term ‘Cyborg’, short c) He lecture was boring ……. his English was for ‘cybernetic organism’, was coined to describe a man, good. (Use a suitable link word) whose body is implanted with technological devices to d) The Children ……. (burst) into pearls of supplement and substitute body functions. laughter (Use suitable form of verb) Cyborgs include people with cardiac pacemakers, e) If they had tried hard, they ……. (win) the contact lenses, bionic ears and eyes, prosthetics and so trophy. (Use the verb in the correct form) on. In other words, a cyborg is partly human and partly
9. Prose Comprehension machine. The technological innovations in the field of medicine and healthcare augment humans with Govt Exam question : (Mar- 2019) machines, producing a beta version of the human body. 01. Read the following passage and answer in your The advent of brain machine interfaces is certain to blur own words. the boundary between humans and machines. Scientists The term weathering refers to all the ways is are working hard to find a technique for age reversal too. which rocks can be broken down. It takes place People do not want to die, so mankind is striving to get because minerals formed in a particular way (say at to the final frontier, which is development of machines high temperature, in case of igneous rocks) are often and devices that would accord man immortality. unstable when exposed to various conditions. The needs of humans are not limited. As time Weathering involves the interaction of lithosphere passes, food habits change, thinking patterns change, (the Earth’s crust) with the atmosphere and and even appearances change. We are about to travel by hydrosphere (air and water), depending on the driverless, fully automated vehicles. Computers and climatic and environmental conditions. But all kinds smart phones have become our masters. The more we of weathering ultimately produce broken minerals depend and merge with technological advancements, the and rock fragments and the human point of view, the more the humanness in us slowly erodes. Intelligence is most important result of the weathering process. Soil sought to be infused into machines and robotics are is the weathered part of the Earth’s crust that is designed in such a way to give man a virtual human capable of sustaining plant life. The character of soil companion. The field of artificial intelligence is depends on the nature of rock from which it is climate overtaking the human brain and many fear that it could formed. It also depends on the climate and on the even harm the human race. Despite certain limitations relative age of the soil. Immature soil is finer than and potential threats, many believe that cyborgs will be broken rock fragments. Over time, immature soil the next step in the evolution of mankind. The develops into mature soil, which contains humus, amalgamation of man and machine is sure to add a new formed from decayed plant matter. Mature soil is dimension to the life of mankind and this will prove to darker, richer in microscopic life and more conducive be the ‘biggest evolution in Biology’ since the to plant growth. emergence of life, four billion years ago.
Questions: Questions: (a) Explain ‘weathering’ in a sentence. a) Account for the popularity of characters with supernatural powers. (b) What is the obvious and important result of the b) Who is referred to as a ‘Cyborg’? weathering process? c) What is expected to happen with the advent of the (c) The character of soil depends on ______brain machine interface? and ______. d) The needs of humans are not limited. How is this (d) Name the items that influence the interaction statement elaborated in the passage? during weathering. e) How can a machine turn into a virtual companion (e) Write any two qualities of mature soil. for humans? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
100 Way to Success f) Explain the flipside of the rapid technological Alexander Fleming who developed penicillin. He was advancement. also the son of that gardener who saved Churchill from g) Identify the word in para 1 which means drowning. Sir Winston said rarely has one man owed ‘everlasting life’. his life twice to the same person. h) Which of the following words is synonymous with Questions: a) What happened to Churchill when he was a small boy? ‘amalgamation’? b) How did Churchill’s parents show their gratitude? a) recreation b) integration c) Who was summoned by the king? c) exploration d) proposition d) How did the doctor save Churchill’s life? i) Which of the following options is the antonym of the e) Why did Churchill say that he owned his life word ‘advent’? twice to the same person? a) drawback b) dispute 4. Read the passage and answer the questions. c) departure d) dange For ages, there has been one metal which has j) Find out the word which is the antonym of captivated the human mind and that is gold. This is the ‘natural’ in para 2. same metal that made Kind Midas famous though not for his deeds but for his golden touch. Gold is one Practice questions metal that enjoys international patronage and has not 2. Read the passage and answer the questions. barriers and boundaries. Gold is ductile and it can be The first recorded Olympic competition took designed in various shapes and patterns. It was used as place at Mount Olympus in 776 B.C. The only event a medium of exchange in the olden days. The people was a race equal to the length of the stadium. However, from Turky were the first to make coins about 2,700 additional races and other athletic events were included years ago from electrum, a mixture of gold and silver. slowly and the competition was held every four year. Gold has international credibility and its value doesnot Only the citizens of Greece were allowed to enter. It was fluctuage like that of foreign currency. In the Indian a high honour just to be in the competition. The winners tradition, it is a practice to give gold to the bride, when received crowns of leaves and were given many special she is married off by her parents not only to adore her advantages. In 1896, the first modern Olympic games but also to help in turbulent times. were held in Athens, Greece. Pierre de Coubertin, a Questions: French scholar and historian, realised that part of the a) Name the metal which has captivated the human mind. Greek’s importance came from athletic celebrations. He b) Who were the first to use gold? was the founder of the International Olympic c) Whose name is mentioned here for his golden touch? Committee. In 1894, he invited people from twelve d) What is the practice of Indian tradition? countries to organize the modern Olympics. It had been e) How far is gold helpful to a bride? more than 1500 years, since the Roman Emperor 5. Read the passage and answer the questions. Theodosius had stopped the games. In 1896, nine The morning walk helps us to keep fit. In the morning countries sent their athletes to the Olympics. Now air is fresh and atmosphere is calm. This is the best time athletes from more than 100 nations participate in these for a walk in a park or garden. One can go to the banks events. The biggest change in modern Olympics has of the river also. It is the time of sunrise and refreshing been the addition of winter sports in 1996. These sports calmness. There are dew drops on grass, flowers and now include ice-skating and skiing competitions. plants. They look beautiful and appear as diamonds. Questions: There is nothing like a morning walk. Its benefits are a) When did first Olympic competition take place brisk walk invigorates us. There is no disturbance in the and which was the only event conducted then? morning but much oxygen in the atmosphere. b) How were the winners honoured and rewarded? Questions: c) Where was the first modern Olympics held? a) Which is the only time when nature is at her best? d) Who was Pierre de Coubertin and what did he b) What look like diamonds? do in 1894? c) Explain the benefit of a brisk walk. e) What is considered as the biggest change in the d) Why is morning walk recommended? Modern Olympics? e) Give a suitable title to the passage. 10. Poem (Unknown) Comprehension 3. Read the passage and answer the questions. Sir. Winston Churchill was saved from drowning Text book questions : by a gardener when he was a small boy. The grateful 1. Read the following poem and answer the parents of Churchill offered to educate the son of the questions that follow. (TB - 56) gardener. When Sir. Winston became the Prime I was tossing in my bed Minister, he was stricken by pneumonia. Greatly in the midnight hour, concerned the king summoned the best physician and struggling to get a wink of sleep, soon Churchill became well. The doctor was Sir but my eyes lay on the clock tower. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Question Paper Contents 101 I gazed at the chubby moon, And then, he drank a Dew who was white and glistening like milk. From a convenient Grass - Gave me a lovely, motherly smile And then hopped sidewise to the Wall through her lips as rosy pink. To let a Beetle pass -
All these magnificent objects He glanced with rapid eyes, made my mind calm. That hurried all abroad - My eyelids started drooping. They looked like frightened Beads, I thought, I was grateful for their wonderful charm. He stirred his Velvet Head. -
I looked upon the dark sky; Like one in danger, Cautious, it was adorned with sparkling pearls, I offered him a Crumb, which giggled at me And he unrolled his feathers, and put a shine to my curls. And rowed him softer Home -
Nature had arrived to aid me Than Oars divide the Ocean, when I was trying to catch sleep. Too silver for a seam, She, with her caring palms, Or Butterflies, off Banks of Noon, lulled me to a slumber, so deep. Leap, plashless as they swim. Pratyusha Dasgupta Questions Questions : 1. What is the poem about? 1. The poet was tossing in the bed awake because _____. 2. Find antonyms for 'careless', 'cooked', a) he was worried b) he was struggling to sleep 'courageous' and 'slow' from the poem? c) it was day time d) he was tired 3. How does the poet describe the eyes of the bird? 2. The ______were ‘sparkling as pearls’. 4. The word 'cautious' is used in reference to a) moon b) sun c) stars d) meteoroids which character in the poem? 3. The ______gave the poet a motherly smile. 5. What did the bird do with its feathers?
a) sun b) stars c) moon d) sky 4. Read the poem and answer the questions. 4. ______made the poet’s eyelids droop. He had his dream, and all through life, a) Nature b) Rosy lips c) Songs d) Tiredness Worked up to it through toil and strife. 5. ______is the title of the poem. Afloat fore'er before his eyes, a) Wonders b) Midnight Wonders It colored for him all his skies: c) Nature d) Midnight dreams The storm-cloud dark . Practice questions Above his bark, 2. Read the poem and answer the questions. The calm and listless vault of blue I wanted to be Shakespeare Took on its hopeful hue, But was poor at writing plays. It tinctured every passing beam— I wanted to be Jane Austen He had his dream.
But didn’t know to spin stories. He labored hard and failed at last, I wanted to be Rananujan His sails too weak to bear the blast, But Maths gave me a headache. The raging tempests tore away I wanted to be Columbus And sent his beating bark astray. But didn’t like to travel. But what cared he I wanted to be Archimedes For wind or sea! But was weak in Physics. He said, "The tempest will be short, I finally wanted to be myself My bark will come to port." and I’m so good at it. He saw through every cloud a gleam— Questions: He had his dream. a) Why couldn’t the author become Shakespeare? -By Paul Laurence Dunbar b) Which subject gives him a headache? i) Why does the poet keep saying “He had his dream”? c) Who is Columbus? a) to have a rhyme d) What is Jane Austen’s Speciality? b) to emphasize a theme e) What was the author good at? c) to tell what the man thought 3. Read the poem and answer the questions. d) to explain what happened A Bird, came down the Walk - ii) Why does the poet say “storm-cloud dark”? He did not know I saw He bit an Angle Worm in halves a) The man was sad. b) The sky was cloudy. And ate the fellow, raw, c) The man faced problems. d) The man was worried. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
102 Way to Success iii) What does it mean when the poet says “He saw 4. Match the following with suitable fields. through every cloud a gleam”? a) Doping tests are now made mandatory before a) He was discouraged. b) He was patient. and after the track events. c) He had hope. d) He would have more problems. b) The suspects were produced before the iv) Why does the poet write about difficulties? magistrate for remand. a) to show that hard work can fail c) The fertility of the soil can be preserved using b) to help people think about problems natural manures. c) to discourage people from changing d) The predictions of Nostre Damus have come true. d) to encourage people to try e) Mr. Gupta lost a heavy sum in the stock market. (Business, Law, Agriculture, Sports, Astrology) 11. Semantic Field Matching 5. Match the following with suitable fields. Govt Exam Question: (Mar – 2019) a) Simile is a figure of speech. 1. Identify each of the following sentences with the b) The NSS Volunteers organized the function. field in the list given below. c) The flight was cancelled due to fog. (a) The Ozone layer protect us from UV rays. d) India is ready to launch a new satellite. (b) FORTRAN language is commonly used in e) The paddy that he cultivates is superior in growth. multi – national companies. (Weather, Space, Agriculture, Social service, Literature) (c) Add coriander leaves for flavor in the end. 6. Match the following with suitable fields. (d) We came to know of Mr.Peter’s demise from a) India is marching towards 0% illiteracy. the obituary columns. b) She is planning to visit the US on tourist visa. (e) Take these pills regularly before having breakfast. c) Owing to recession, value of shares came down. (Media, Education, Computer, Medicine, d) E-governance has reduced the usage of paper. Environment, Cooking, Agriculture) e) Monsoon rains cheered up the prospects of good harvest. Text book questions: (Travel, Computer, Commerce, Agriculture, Education) 1. Identify each of the following sentences with the 7. Match the following with suitable fields. field in the list given below. a) She is appearing for the competitive examination. (a) Snow-board is used to glide on snow. b) I receive an e-mail. (b) Snow-mobile is a motorized vehicle designed for c) Hockey is our national game. travelling in higher latitude countries. d) Michael Jackson is known as the king of pop. (c) Snow-chain is used in the vehicles in the snow region. e) The gallstones have to be removed by the (d) Snow-storms occur only at low temperature. laparoscopic (operation) (e) Snow-bird are people who migrates from colder (Music, Medicine, Sports, Education, Computer) area to warmer area. 8. Match the following with suitable fields. (f) Snow-belt is a line that connects places having a) The monitor displays the menu heavy snowfall. b) The hybrid variety of paddy was a failure. (Machinery, Transportation, Weather, Sports, c) There is no drop out in schools now. Geography, Travel) d) We go by bus to Bangalore. Practice questions e) The last goal was scored in the last minute 2. Match the following with suitable fields. (Education, Sports, Computer, Travel, Agriculture) a) Organic fertilizers have increased the produce of the land. 9. Match the following with suitable fields. b) The Prime Minister Visited France for talks on a) The Ozone layer protects us from UV rays. the nuclear deal. b) FORTRAN language is commonly used in multi- c) Faith in God helps one to lead a peaceful life. national companies. d) The Nilgiri’s Biosphere has been affected by pollution. c) Add coriander leaves for flavour in the end. e) Indian athletes have performed well in the final d) We came to know of Mr. Peter’s demise from the of the world championships. obituary columns. (Religion, Sports, Environment, Agriculture, Politics) e) Take these pills regularly before having breakfast. 3. Match the following with suitable fields. (Media, Education, Computer, Medicine, a) At Keeladi, we found the traces of ancient Tamil Environment, Cooking, Agriculture) Culture in copper plates and mud pots. 10. Match the following with suitable fields. b) Violent storms are predicted in the coastal areas tomorrow. a) Heavy rains claim six lives. c) India will test fire its largest range missile Agni III. b) Many records were broken at the Olympics. d) Life skills should be realised through curriculum objectives. c) I received an E-mail. e) The percentage share of mutual funds in equity is d) Trees must be planted in plenty to clean up the air. growing by the year. e) On our way to Ooty we stayed in a motel for a night (Education, Commerce, Archaeology, Weather, Defence) (Sports, Travel, Pollution, Computer, weather) [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Unit wise Grammar Exercises 103 GRAMMAR EXERCISES
UNIT-1 i) Tenses Correct the errors in the underlined words. Taking a career aptitude test. There is dozens of career aptitude tests online that asks a series of questions. These is formulated to find out what kind of work would suits you the best. These tests analyzes your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and personality to help you narrow down your career choice. You can also does an Internet search for “career aptitude tests” and takes several so you can compare the results. Once you have an idea of what field you want to work in, consider all the options within that field. For instance, if you would wants to work in healthcare, you could be a nurse or a doctor, you can also considers paramedical careers in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and micro- biology. ii) Modal Auxiliaries Complete the following news item choosing the best phrases given below: can’t be can’t have could take may get may not have might be must be may be may not be ought not As a result of the flooding, as many as 5,000 families a)______homeless, although the figure is only an estimate. ‘The emergency services are working hard, but I’m sure they b)______more than 20 helicopters for rescue operation. It c)______days to reach everyone and take them to safety,’ said an aid worker in the area. ‘Conditions for those families still waiting to be rescued d)______dreadful. There e)______any clean water to drink. Worryingly, more rain is forecast, so the floods f)______worse in the next few days. The emergency services g)______time to reach everyone before the waters rise again. iii) Reported Speech Change the following sentences into indirect speech. a) The pilot said to the passengers, “The plane will land in Delhi at 9 p.m.” b) The Principal said, “Young students must think about the ways to control the use of plastic band in the school campus.” c) Gowtham said to me, “I was very ill last week, but I am better now.” d) Priya said, “I want to give my sister a present.” e) Madhu said to me, “I am so happy you have completed your project.” f) The manager said, “I will speak to you on Friday.” g) Mani said to his coach, “I shall improve, if you guide me.” h) My mother said to me, “You can go swimming tomorrow.” i) Sandeep said to John, “Would you like to watch a movie with me?” j) Geetha asked Angel, “Will you help me to pack my bag?” k) The librarian said to the students, “You are not allowed to scribble anything on the library books.” l) The motorist said to me, “Can you direct me to the post office?” m) Umar said to his mother, “Could you make me a cup of coffee?” n) The little boy said to me, “Alas! My dog is dead.” o) Grandmother said to her grandson, “May God bless you.” [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
104 Way to Success UNIT-2 i) Preposition Edit the following passage by circling the incorrect prepositions and writing the correct preposition against each line. Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest between the sea creatures. 1 ______There have been several stories of dolphins helping drowning sailors. 2 ______The more we learn on dolphins, the more we realise how 3 ______amazing they are, they care off the sick, protect the weakest 4 ______at danger, they communicate very well with each other. 5 ______ii) Conjunctions Spot the errors in the following sentences. Correct and rewrite them. a) Neither Ramya is a singer nor a dancer. b) Scarcely had the workers stepped out, than the building collapsed. c) No sooner did the power resume, when the children screamed in joy. d) My friend can type so fast as I. e) Sitha had no other assignment, but that of collecting the data. f) Rekha cooks like her mother does. g) Professor Usha is not only a writer but an orator. h) Your neighbours are not so wicked like you think. i) The girl both won an award and a scholarship. j) Three years have passed when my cousin resigned his job.
UNIT-3 i) Active and Passive Voice Change the voice of the following sentences. 1. Gayathri gave a set of pens to Mani. 2. By whom will the new stadium be built? 3. Where will the holidays be spent by your family? 4. They offered the job to Sundari. 5. Could some money be lent to me by your father? 6. Let the door not be opened. 7. Sophia sold her old car to Selvi. 8. Don’t touch the electric wire with bare hands. 9. I cannot agree to your proposal. 10. Kindly complete the assignment in time. 11. Raman is known to me since childhood. 12. Don’t insult the poor and weak. 13. Who has broken the chair? 14. His shoulder was hurt in an accident. 15. It is time for the bell to be rung. 16. We wish you forget this episode. 17. They would not have done this shameful act. 18. How do you know my uncle? 19. It is believed that he is an honest man. 20. My request was acceded to by the authorities. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Unit wise Grammar Exercises 105 ii) Question Tags Find out if the question tag used in each of the following sentences is right. If it is correct, put a tick () or if it is incorrect, replace it with the correct tag question in the box provided against each sentence. 1. These children look very weak and tired, aren’t they? ______2. Nobody can resolve this issue, can they? ______3. We seldom speak to our neighbours, do we? ______4. The old woman sells dolls made of sea-shells, doesn’t she? ______5. I have captured some beautiful moments in my camera, aren’t I? ______6. Pragathi put the bunch of flowers in the vase, doesn’t she? ______7. Arun was in a great dilemma at that time, didn’t he? ______8. I am an expert in cooking, amn’t I? ______9. Let’s take this matter to court, can we? ______10. Don’t forget to hand over this file to my manager, do you? ______11. The pair of shoes near the door is not yours, are they? ______12. They have a resort in Yercaud, isn’t it? ______13. Our dog scarcely sleeps at night, doesn’t it? ______14. You do a lot of social service, don’t you? ______15. There is a stadium near your office, isn’t it? ______
UNIT-4 i) Kinds of sentences–Simple, Complex and Compound Do as directed a) Besides being a singer, she is also a dancer. (Rewrite as a compound sentence) b) Praveen ran into the field so that he might congratulate the winners. (Rewrite as a simple sentence) c) The mountain was steep but he was able to climb it. (Rewrite as a complex sentence) d) Smita carried out the survey and presented her report. (Rewrite as a simple sentence) e) Unless you have a valid passport you cannot leave the country. (Rewrite as a compound sentence) f) This is not the way to answer. (Rewrite as a complex sentence) [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
106 Way to Success Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into a single sentence. a) I met a man at the party. He is the Chairman of a computer form. b) Mahatma Gandhi stood for Ahimsa. The whole world knows it. c) Concentrate on your strengths. You will reap success in your life. d) Consider all the facts once again. Then make your decision. e) A number of books are missing from the library. Measures should be taken to retrieve them.
UNIT-5 i) Non- finite verbs Fill in the blanks using suitable gerunds. 1. My friend is good at ______the saxophone. 2. They don’t like ______on Saturdays. 3. They started late, so they were afraid of ______the train. 4. She enjoys ______horror movies. 5. ______on the wall can prove dangerous. 6. ______a two wheeler without a helmet may prove fatal. 7. ______uniform to school is compulsory. 8. ______trees is a must, to prevent soil erosion. 9. Seema apologized for ______late. 10. ______an event successfully is a challenge.
Unscramble the sentences. 1. rupees / lunch / to buy / it / twenty/ costs 2. become/ my/ is/ a doctor / dream/ to 3. eight years/ to win/ it/ took/ the world cup 4. as / a/ I / want/ collector/ to see /you 5. divine/is/to forgive
Complete the conversation with the words from the box. Man : Could you show the way to the hospital? Woman : Sure. I will guide you (1)______the hospital. In about 15 minutes you will get there. Start by taking the GST Road for about 10 minutes. Remember, (2) ______carefully. The road is usually very busy. After 10 minutes you will reach a grey wall. From there you have (3) ______right and go straight. As you drive along you will notice a bank. It is also important for you (4) ______attention to the road as there is a school nearby. Once you cross the school, you will get (5) ______the whereabouts of the hospital.
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12th English – Unit wise Grammar Exercises 107 Rewrite changing the gerund in each of the following sentences to infinitives without changing the meaning. 1. Teach me swimming. 2. Giving is better than receiving. 3. Seeing is believing. 4. I like reading. 5. He managed reaching there in time. 6. Walking in the sun is harmful to the eyes. 7. Stealing is a crime. 8. What I hate most is running across traffic. 9. Sitting here is wasting time. 10. Exercising is good for health.
Spot the errors, if any. 1. She wants to continuing her studies abroad. 2. It was a shame breaking up. 3. It will be a waste throwing the food away. 4. She made me to cry. 5. My company has delayed to give pay rise due to economic problems. 6. There’s someone to talk on the phone, but they cannot hear me. 7. My friends and I were sitting in a cafe and to talk. 8. To carry a heavy pile of books, she tripped and fell.
ii) Articles and Determiners Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles or determiners. 1. We met ______Americans at the restaurant. 2. Monisha has ______films in her hands. 3. I am ______eldest in my family. 4. There are only ______chocolates left for you. 5. Can you get me ______butter? 6. They haven’t got ______roses in their garden. 7. Samuel hasn’t got ______homework today, so he is playing cricket. 8. Please give me ______hammer and ______nail. 9. My mother is ______honest woman. 10. She bought ______useful gadget. 11. Please give me ______ice cube. 12. We need ______light in the room. 13. Why are you reading ______book? 14. My boss wanted ______draft of the report in a day. 15. ______hand-out is available online.
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108 Way to Success iii) Degrees of Comparison
Identify the error in each of the following sentences and correct them appropriately. 1. Oxygen is more heavier than hydrogen. 2. Very few indoor games are more interesting than chess. 3. Henry is the most strongest of all the players in the team. 4. Faster you run, sooner you get tired. 5. Diamond is more precious than any gem. 6. Mr. Sridhar is wiser than all men in our family. 7. The Biology lab in our school is spacious than the Chemistry lab. 8. This is one of the busier streets in our town. 9. The sparrow is the most unique bird. 10. Beema is stronger among the five Pandava brothers. 11. An ounce is lesser than a gallon. 12. Let me introduce my oldest daughter to you all. 13. Of the two sisters, Helen is the prettiest. 14. This is the most least mark I have ever scored.
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12th English – Unit tests 109
UNIT TEST – 1 Total marks: 50
PART –I i) Choose the most appropriate synonyms. 8x1=8 1. We watched for a few moments; then as trade slackened we went over. a) reduced b) shaked c) slipped d) completed 2. Nicola was glaring at his young brother in vexation. a) pleasurable b) congenial c) friendly d) annoyance ii) Choose the most appropriate Antonyms. 3. “Won’t you go in?” the nurse murmured. a) crooned b) whispered c) babbled d) shouted 4. As we made the rounds, my interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour. a) motivated b) unprovoked c) motivated d) incited iii) Choose the correct option. 5. Choose the proper derivative for “fertile”. a) fertility b) fertilement c) disfertile d) irfertile 6. The helicopter starts at 10 AM. a) takes in b) takes back c) takes off d) takes up 7. The people who have……….are………..of many ideas. (Conscience/conscious) 8. Fill in the blank with modal auxiliary: You…….not attend my class. (order)
PART –II i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow. 4x2=8 9. We could do nothing, being sold. i. Why couldn’t they do anything? ii. Why did they feel helpless? 10. Our gates were strong, our walls were thick, So smooth and high, no man could win. i. How safe was the castle? ii. What was the firm belief of the soldiers? ii) Do as directed. 11. “ Just let me sleep a bit longer, Pradeep,” Varshini begged. (Change into other speech) 12. “Thank you, mum; I’ll surely help you by eating them.”, said Pradeep (Change into other speech) PART – III i) Explain any two of the following with reference to the context. 3x3=9 13. I will maintain until my death ii) Answer any two of the following questions. (Any 2 out of 3) 14. Who did the narrator meet at the outskirts of Verona? 15. Were the boys saving money to go the States? How do you know? 16. Describe the appearance of Nicola and Jacopo. PART –IV Answer the following. 5x5=25 17. Justify the title of the story ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’. 18. Human greed led to the mighty fall of the citadel. Explain. 19. Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”. 20. Write a letter to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to help you obtain a duplicate mark sheet of class XII, which you lost while travelling. 21. Write a Speech of 150 words on “The importance of a reading habit”. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
110 Way to Success UNIT TEST – 2 Total marks: 50
PART –I i) Choose the most appropriate synonyms. 8x1=8 1. ……. but at least four others are acutely controversial. a) blunt b) extremely c) trivial d) smoothly 2. One does not feel wiser, braver or more optimistic a) obtuse b) Intelligent c) blunt d) dull ii) Choose the most appropriate Antonyms. 3. ….. but there is not much stimulation in it. a) motivation b) inspiration c) fatigue d) energy 4. There is also the mysterious social etiquette surrounding the teapot a) baffling b) arcane c) obvious d) secret iii) Choose the correct option. 5. Choose the Noun form of ‘wise’ a) wiser b) wisdom c) wiseful d) wisely 6. Choose the Adjective form of ‘argue’ a) argumentative b) arguably c) argument d) arguable 7. Choose the correct Preposition: Afsar will meet me ____ Friday morning. a) into b) on c) against d) upon 8. Choose the correct linker of the following: It started raining,…….we could not play. a) because b) but c) so d) yet PART –II i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow. 2x2=4 9. The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung In crimson clusters all the bough among! i) Who is the giant here? ii) Why is the scarf colourful? 10. A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound No other tree could live. i) Which tree is referred to in the above lines? ii) How does the tree survive the tight hold of the creeper? PART – III i) Explain any two of the following with reference to the context. 6x3=18 11. It is the tree’s lament, an eerie speech,… 12. Dear is the Casuarina to my soul; 13. Unto thy honor, Tree, beloved of those Who now in blessed sleep for aye repose, ii) Answer all the questions. 14. Mention the countries in which tea is a part of civilization. 15. Why does the author prefer the cylindrical cup to a flat cup? 16. Elucidate the author’s ideas about teapots. 17.Look at the following non-verbal representation. Based on your understanding answer the following questions. i) The above chart explains about ______a) Fastest - growing populations b) Fastest – growing occupations c) Fastest – growing pollutions d) Fastest – growing education ii) The diagram shows how many fastest-growing occupations ___ a) Nine b) Five c) Ten d) Eight iii) Which occupation is the wider scope in job market in the next decade? a) Personal care b) Physician assistant c) Nurse d) Wind and solar technicians
PART –IV Answer the following. 4x5=20 18. Summarise George Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”. 19. Describe the reminiscences of the poet, when she sees the casuarina tree. 20. Water is the elixir of life. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story of 'Life Of Pi'. 21. Write an article of about 150 words for a leading newspaper on the various ways of maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation in order to ensure a healthy living. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Unit tests 111 UNIT TEST – 3 Total marks: 50
PART –I i) Choose the most appropriate synonyms. 6x1=6 1. Suffering ennobles you – makes you a better person.” a) demeans b) elevates c) delivers d) destroys 2. And, of the rest, many will end up as mental or physical cripples. a) crumble b) disabled c) rejuvenate d) complains ii) Choose the most appropriate Antonyms. 3. My wife had a badly fractured shoulder. a) unbroken b) shattered c) scratched d) bruised 4. They believe you are going to help them. a) trust b) imagine c) doubt d) suppose iii) Choose the correct option. 5. Form the Phrase of ‘muscle + pain’ a) muculary pain b) muscular pain c) muscularous pain d) muscul pain 6. Choose the Adverb form of ‘pride’ a) proudly b) prouded c) proudness d) proud PART –II i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow. 3x2=6 7. Then the whining school-boy, with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like snail Unwillingly to school. i) Which stage of life is being referred to here by the poet? ii) What are the characteristics of this stage? 8. Then a soldier, full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard, Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel, Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth. i) What is the soldier ready to do? ii) Explain ‘bubble reputation’. 9. “All the world's a stage” i) Identify the figure of speech of the above line. ii) What is the world compared to? PART – III i) Explain the following with reference to the context. 6x3=18 10. “They have their exits and their entrances; 11. “Is second childishness and mere oblivion; And one man in his time plays many parts,” Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.” ii) Answer any three of the following questions. (Any 3 out of 4) 12. How did the hospitalization of Dr. Barnard and his wife affect their routine? 13. What happened in the grand finale? 14. Dr. Barnard couldn’t find any nobility in suffering. Why? 15. What were the problems the trolley driver suffered from? iii) Answer the following 16. The conversation between a passenger and a railway staff regarding the cancellation of the reserved tickets. PART –IV Answer the following. 4x5=20 17. “These two children had given me a profound lesson …” Elucidate. 18. Describe the various stages of a man’s life picturised in the poem “All the World’s a stage.” 19. Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so? 20. Develop the following hints into a paragraph. Big cotton merchant – owned a factory – many employees – one day a heap of cotton stolen – no clue – merchant’s secretary assured to find out - asked him to host dinner - invite all workers – merchant agreed – middle of feast – secretary suddenly shouted – cotton sticking to hair of thieves – the guilty dusted their heads – tried to clear – caught in the trap – punished. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
112 Way to Success UNIT TEST – 4 Total marks: 50
PART –I i) Choose the most appropriate synonyms. 8x1=8 1. I dragged our oxygen sets into the tent. a) pulled b) pushed c) lifted d) moved 2. Tenzing kicked steps in a long traverse back towards the ridge. a) look across b) move across c) give across d) climb down ii) Choose the most appropriate Antonyms. 3. From here the ridge narrowed to a knife-edge. a) limited b) widened c) diminished d) incited 4. After several hundred feet, we came to a tiny hollow. a) few b) many c) much d) little iii) Choose the correct option. 5. Choose the appropriate Compound word for the combination ‘Adjective + Noun’ a) ear mark b) Nervous disorder c) spelling book d) Ramp walk 6. The Prime Minister cannot depend on the opposite party’s support. a) bank up b) bank in c) bank on d) bank over 7. Choose the meaning of the idiom “throw in the towel” a) to give up b) to accept it c) to over come d) to put up 8. Choose the appropriate Modal verb. If I were you, I ______accept his offer a) should b) would c) will d) can PART –II i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow. 4x2=8 9. That ever with a frolic welcome took The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed i. What do ‘thunder’ and ‘sunshine’ refer to? ii. What do we infer about the attitude of the sailors? 10. ……………for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars, until I die. i. What was Ulysses’ purpose in life? ii. How long would his venture last? ii) Do as directed. 11. Unless you go for a walk regularly, you cannot reduce your weight. (Begin with ‘If’) 12. The baby cried. She was feeling sleepy. (Change into Simple sentence) PART – III i) Explain any two of the following with reference to the context. 5x3=15 13. He works his work, I mine. 14. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. ii) Answer any two of the following questions. (Any 2 out of 3) 15. What did Hillary do with his wet boots? 16. What did Hillary find in a tiny hollow? 17. Why was the original zest fading away? iii) Expand the proverb. 18. “Nothing is impossible” PART –IV Answer the following. 4x5=20 19. Describe the view from the top. What was the most important photograph? 20. What is Ulysses’ clarion call to his sailors? How does he inspire them? 21. Sketch the character of Ausable. 22. Identify each of the following sentences with the field in the list given below. (a) Snow-board is used to glide on snow. (b) Snow-mobile is a motorized vehicle designed for travelling in higher latitude countries. (c) Snow-chain is used in the vehicles in the snow region. (d) Snow-storms occur only at low temperature. (e) Snow-bird are people who migrates from colder area to warmer area. (f) Snow-belt is a line that connects places having heavy snowfall. (Machinery, Transportation, Weather, Sports, Geography, Travel) [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – Unit tests 113 UNIT TEST – 5 Total marks: 50
PART –I i) Choose the most appropriate synonyms. 10x1=10 1. They are the first great secular body of poetry written in India a) sacred b) secluded c) non-religious d) religious 2. Tamil constitutes the only literary tradition indigenous to India that is not derived from Sanskrit. a) new b) native c) modern d) foreign ii) Choose the most appropriate Antonyms. 3. I am delighted to respond to his request. a) doubtful b) unsuccessful c) recline d) inquire 4. There is not a facet of human existence that is not explored and illuminated by this great literature. a) non-existence b) actuality c) knowledge d) substance iii) Choose the correct option. 5. CLASSICAL : TRADITIONAL so as ANCIENT : ______a) modern b) anciently c) long-established d) latest 6. Choose the right definition for the given term “Phonetics”. a) one who about mobile phone b) one who studies insects c) The study of speech sounds d) The study of money and coins 7. Fill in the blank with correct homophone: Humans have foot, animals have ______. pass/pause/paws 8. Choose the correct non-finite verb: The bear climbed up the tree……..the honey. a) collects b) collect c) to collect d) collecting 9. Choose the correct tense form: Where……….your last holidays? a) do you spend b) did you spend c) you spend d) did you spent 10. Complete the sentence choosing the correct determiner. She earns so………that she could not make a decent living. a) all b) most c) much d) few PART –II i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow. 4x2=8 11. Life is a soft loam; be gentle; go easy.” And this too might serve him. i) Why does the poet suggest to take life easy? ii) Identify the figure of speech in the above line. ii) Do as directed. 12. Very few Indian languages are as ancient as Tamil. (Change into Comparative degree) 13. The peacock is more colourful than any other bird found in India. (Change into superlative degree) 14. The pen is mightier than the sword. (Change into positive degree) PART – III i) Explain the following with reference to the context. 4x3=12 15. Yet learning something out of every folly hoping to repeat none of the cheap follies ii) Answer any two of the following questions. (Any 2 out of 3) 16. Name the great Tamil work that speaks volumes on ethics. 17. What are the other classical languages mentioned by the author? 18. Supreme works in Tamil elevate it to be treated as sacred as the Vedas. How? iii) Write slogans to create awareness of the following topic: 19. “Junk food” PART –IV Answer the following. 4x5=20 20. Tirukkural is a fine example of an outstanding quality of classical Tamil Literature. Substantiate. 21. How according to the poet is it possible for his son to bring changes into a world that resents change? 22. What is the conflict between Margot and the other children in the story, “All Summer in a day”? 23. Write a paragraph of about 150 words, on the following topic: The importance of Reading [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
114 Way to Success UNIT TEST – 6 Total marks: 50
PART –I i) Choose the most appropriate synonyms. 6x1=6 1. It was pointed out to her that the pavement was the place for pedestrians. a) walkers b) drivers c) children d) adults 2. The liberties of all may be preserved. a) disregarded b) neglected c) maintained d) supported ii) Choose the most appropriate Antonyms. 3. We are all liable to forget this. a) responsible b) expected c) unlikely d) capable 4. You have submitted to a curtailment of private liberty a) resist b) privilege c) received d) accepted iii) Choose the correct option. 5. Choose the correct American English word for “bonnet”. a) hood b) hud c) hod d) hoode 6. Neither Lekha nor Leela….. been selected. a) has b) have PART –II i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow. 3x2=6 7. A film the mother-eagle’s eye When her bruised eaglet breathes i. Who is compared to the mother eagle in the above lines? ii. Explain the comparison. 8. Legs wide, arms locked behind, As if to balance the prone brow Oppressive with its mind. i. Whose action is described here? ii. What is meant by prone brow? 9. ‘You’re wounded!’ ‘Nay’, his soldier’s pride Touched to the quick, he said: i. Why did the boy contradict Napoleon’s words? ii. Why was his pride touched? PART – III i) Explain the following with reference to the context. 6x3=18 10. Then off there flung in smiling joy, And held himself erect 11. ‘I’m killed, Sire!’ And, his Chief beside, Smiling, the boy fell dead. ii) Answer any three of the following questions. (Any 3 out of 4) 12. What does the ‘rule of the road’ mean? 13. According to the author, what are we more conscious of? 14. What does the traffic policeman symbolize? 15. How would ‘liberty’ cause universal chaos? iii) Describing Process: 16. Organising a birthday party in your house. PART –IV Answer the following. 4x5=20 17. "My right to swing my fist ends, where your nose begins." Elucidate with reference to, ‘On the Rule of the Road’. 18. Napoleon was a great source of inspiration to his army. Justify. 19. Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife. 20. Identify the errors in each of the following sentences. a) Either Shyam or Ram have to pay the fine. b) Abdul as well as Karim deserve praise. c) Ten thousand rupees a month are an insufficient income. d) Many a student were awarded at the function. e) Neither Veena nor her sisters has been informed of the accident. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – WTS MODEL QUESTION PAPERS 115 WAY TO SUCCESS – MODEL QUESTION PAPER SET - 1
Part - I
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given: 20x1=20
Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word: 1. They were childish and quite artless. a) innocent b) cunning c) awful d) artist 2. This trolley was commandeered by an intrepid crew of two a driver and a mechanic. a) timid b) weak c) bold d) intermediate 3. The Tamil is the most fecund and productive languages on earth. a) barren b) loved c) furious d) fertile
Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word: 4. Chine tea has virtues and it is economical. a) qualities b) values c) vices d) merits 5. We scrambled cautiously over the rock traverse. a) seriously b) carelessly c) carefully d) attentively 6. We are all liable to forget this. a) responsible b) capable c) irresponsible d) luxury
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given: 7. Choose the expanded form of JEE. a) Joint Entrance Examination b) Joint Eligible Examination c) Junior Entrance Examination d) Joint Entrance Eligibility 8. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “speed”. a) world b) letter c) post d) full 9. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix respectively to the root word “lexical”. a) il b) non c) de d) un 10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the given sentence. Suresh is a loca parent. a) a guide b) lawyer c) a guardian d) advicer. 11. Choose the right definition for the given term. “bibliophile” a) a great patriotic b) a great lover of books. c) a great lover of teaching d) a great philosophy. 12. Add suitable question tag. No one understood the important point. a) didn’t they? b) didn’t he? c) did they? d) did you? 13. Replace the underlined words in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs given below to convey the same meaning. The employee asked for hike in salary. a) requested b) allowed c) accepted d) denied 14. Choose the suitable preposition Sheela was responsible ______conducting many programmes. a) on b) in c) of d) for 15. Choose the correct relative pronoun. I don’t know _____ the answer to this question. a) which b) what c) when d) where 16. Choose the meaning for the idiom “Second childhood” a) old age b) young age c) rebirth d) once again [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
116 Way to Success 17. Choose the appropriate syllabification for the given word “disability” a) dis-ab-i-li-ty b) dis-abi-li-ty c) dis-a-bi-li-ty d) dis-abi-lity 18. Choose the plural form of ‘child’. a) childs b) children c) childes d) childrens 19. Complete the following sentence using appropriate determiners. ______tourists visited Ooty inspite of heavy rains. a) a few b) more c) many d) much 20. Choose the clipped form of “luncheon” a) lunch b) lunc c) cheon d) lunche
Part - II
Answer the following. 7x2=14 i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow: (any four out of six) 21. For what, we thought, had we to fear. With our arms and provender, load on load. a) What did the soldiers have? b) What does “Provender” mean? 22. Like a huge python, winding round and round. a) What is compared to python? b) Mention the figure of speech used in the line. 23. Then the whining school-boy, with his satchel. And shining morning face, creeping like snail. a) How does the boy go to school? b) Which stage of life being referred here by the poet? 24. You know, we French stormed Ratisbon A mile or so away. a) By whom was Ratisbon stormed? b) Mention the figure of speech. 25. Life is hard; be steel; be a rock. a) How should one face life? b) Identify the figure of speech in the above line 26. When I am gone. He works his works, I mine. There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail. a) What does ‘I’ refer to? b) Where is the ship? ii) Do as Directed: (Answer any three of the following) 27. Report the following dialogue: Priya : Where are you going? Vijaya : I am going to the railway station Priya : Why are you going there? Vijaya : I want to receive my uncle, who is coming from Bangalore. 28. Combine the sentences by using ‘if’ clause. Raju did not write the exam well. He failed. 29. Change into comparative degree. Hurricanes are as dangerous as tornadoes. 30. Ramya worked hard. She scored good marks. (Combine into Compound sentence) [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
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Part – III Answer the following: (7x3=21) Explain any two of the following with Reference to the Context: (any two out of three) 31. I will maintain until my death 32. It is the tree’s lament, an eerie speech,… 33. ‘I’m killed, Sire!’ And, his Chief beside, Smiling, the boy fell dead (ii) Answer any two of the following questions briefly: (any two out of three) 34. Describe the appearance of Nicola and Jacopo. 35. Why does Dr. Barnard describe the blind boy as a ‘walking horror’? 36. Can you define and list the themes explored in Tamil Literature? Why?
(iii) Answer any three of the following: (any three out of four)
37. Read the following pie-chart and answer the following question.
a) Which is the most favourite activity of the students? b) Which activity gets the fourth place of preference? c) Which activity is preferred 8% lesser than Cycling?
38. Complete the dialogue Mother : When did you return home? daughter : ______Mother : Did the school bus come? daughter : Yes, ______Mother : Do you have test tomorrow? daughter : ______39. Expand the newspaper headlines i) CM inaugurates flower show in Ooty tomorrow. ii) Lap-tops distributed to XII students in Trichy. iii) Housing loan interest increases 0.5% by RBI. 40. Fill in the blanks. i) ______Waters run deep. ii) Prevention is better than ______iii) Brevity is the soul of ______(cure, wit, still)
Part – IV Answer the following: 7x5=35 41. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in about 150 words. a) What message is conveyed through the story ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’? b) What do you infer from Gardiner’s essay ‘On the rule of the Road'? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
118 Way to Success 42. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in about 150 words. a) Human greed led to the mighty fall of the citadel. Explain. b) List the roles and responsibilities Ulysses assigns to his son Telemachus, while he is away. 43. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in about 150 words. Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semeyonich, in the story. (OR) Develop the hints into a story Lord Weston - Well known judge – discovered a piece of paper – ‘Remember Caesar’ – feared for the message – remembered 15th March – Caesar assassinated – Roger – secretary – ordered to shut the doors and Windows – Mr.Caesar – actually gardener – appointment to visit garden – forgot the note – absent Mindedness, forgetfulness – irony.
44. Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: Some people think the aim of education is merely to give knowledge. These people want students to read books and do nothing else but add to their knowledge. Others believe that knowledge alone is not enough; only that which enables a man to earn his living can be called education. Such people think that bread is more important than anything else. Still other believe that education should aim solely at making good citizens and good patriots, education should aim at all these three things together. It should give men, knowledge, make them self-reliant and able to others. Education should not produce citizens who. while they love their own freedom, take away the freedom of others. It should produce men who love their own country but who do not want to harm other countries.
45.Read the following advertisement and prepare bio-data considering yourself fulfilling the conditions specified. (Write XXX for your name and YYY for your address)
WANTED A Marketing Executive A private company functioning at Mumbai requires a Marketing Executive with atleast 3 years experience. Candidates with MBA Degree can only apply. Apply with Biodata to AMAZON No. 348, Marine Drive, Colaba, Mumbai - 87 (OR) Write a letter to your relative or friend who is admitted in hospital for treatment of jaundice. Advise him/her not to worry about the illness and be positive. Assure him/her of your psychological and financial help during the crisis.
46. Fill in the blanks of the following sentences: a) The ……lorry is loaded with …….. goods. (Stationery / Stationary) b) No man……call back yesterday. (Fill in model verb) c) I …….. wake up at 5’O clock in the morning regularly. (Fill in with a semi-model) d) ……. you have an entry pass, you can get in. (use a suitable link word) (OR) Identify the errors in each of the following sentences and rewrite them Correctly. a) Mithra as well as her daughters enjoy singing. b) Inspite of his poverty and set back, he was able to launch his dream carrier. c) Let’s organise a trip to Goa, can we? d) Raja has been working here from 2001. e) As I was ill and I did not come to school. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – WTS MODEL QUESTION PAPERS 119 47. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
Wander-thirst BEYOND the East the sunrise, beyond the West the sea, And East and West the wander-thirst that will not let me be;It works in me like madness, dear, to bid me say good-bye;For the seas call, and the stars call, and oh! the call of the sky! I know not where the white road runs, nor what the blue hills are;But a man can have the sun for a friend, and for his guide a star;And there’s no end of voyaging when once the voice is heard, For the rivers call, and the roads call, and oh! the call of the bird! Yonder the long horizon lies, and there by night and dayThe old ships draw to home again, the young ships sail away;And come I may, but go I must, and, if men ask you why,You may put the blame on the stars and the sun and the white road and the sky. - Gerald Gould Choose the best option and complete the sentences. 1. ______works like madness in the poet. a) Wander – Thirst b) Bidding Farewell c) Eastern Sunrise d) Western Seas 2. A man could choose ______as his guide. a) the sun b) the hills c) a star d) a bird 3. There is no end of ______once the voice is heard. a) walking b) roaming c) talking d) voyaging 4. The old ships return, while the young ships ____ a) drift b) move c) sail d) wander 5. The blame is on the sun, stars, the road and the ____ a) hills b) trees c) seas d) sky
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Identify each of the following sentences with the field in the list given below, by understanding the word or words serving as the clue. (a) Snow-board is used to glide on snow. (b) Snow-mobile is a motorized vehicle designed for travelling in higher latitude countries. (c) Snow-chain is used in the vehicles in the snow region. (d) Snow-storms occur only at low temperature. (e) Snow-bird are people who migrates from colder area to warmer area. (f) Snow-belt is a line that connects places having heavy snowfall.
(Machinery, Transportation, Weather, Sports, Geography, Travel)
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WAY TO SUCCESS – MODEL QUESTION PAPER SET - 2
Part - I Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given: 20x1=20 Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word: 1. There is also the mysterious etiquette surrounding the teapot. a) rudeness b) manners c) crucial d) vital 2. ______the great confusion of the traffic, and with no small peril to herself. a) comfort b) care c) precaution d) danger 3. Our original zest had now quite gone. a) enthusiasm b) desire c) hate d) zesty
Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word: 4. Then as trade slackened we went over. a) demised b) increased c) shivered d) relaxed 5. My gloomy thoughts probably stem from... a) depressed b) cheerful c) careful d) glorious 6. It was a great thrill to look straight down this enormous rock face and to see. a) immense b) puny c) big d) large
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given: 7. Choose the correct expansion of DTH a) Direct to Home b) Deliver to Home c) Direct to Human d) Disconnect to Home 8. Choose the appropriate compound word for the combination: Adjective +Adjective a) life long b) robin blue c) white wash d) kind hearted 9. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix respectively to the root word “ambitious” a) ful b) ly c) ity d) ness 10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the given sentence. My proposal was declined by the management “in toto” a) Partially b) finally c) initially d) totally 11. Choose the right definition for the given term “globetrotter” a) one who wants to be aloof b) one who wishes traveling all over the world c) a strong desire for alcoholic drinks d) one who believes the best 12. Add suitable question tags to the following sentence. Let us go to movie ______? a) do we b) don’t we c) shall we d) do us 13. Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs given below. We turned a corner and we met an old man. a) came up b) came upon c) came down d) came in 14. Choose the appropriate preposition. Yuvan has been playing cricket well _____ 2011. a) in b) at c) since d) before 15. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom “round the corner” a) very near b) very far c) at top d) very distant 16. Choose the appropriate semi-modal. You ____ not go to the market as I have bought vegetables. a) used to b) dare c) need d) ought to 17. Choose the clipped form of “pop music” a) pop b) music c) Muse d) Mus 18. Choose the appropriate polite alternative word in the given sentence. Maid should be diligent. a) servant b) domestic Engineer c) maid servant d) house keeper [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – WTS MODEL QUESTION PAPERS 121 19. Choose the tri syllabic word. a) biology b) drive c) careful d) educate 20. Choose the correct option. Neither Sudha nor Leela ______been selected. a) have b) was c) is d) has Part - II Answer the following. 7x2=14 i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow: (any four out of six) 21. Perched him! The chief’s eye flashed; his plans Soared up again like fire. a) Mention the figure of speech in the above line. b) What is compared to fire? 22. In crimson clusters all the boughs among whereon all day are gathered bird and bee. a) What are gathered on the tree? b) What does “cluster” mean? 23. A little wicked wicket gate. A Wizened warder let them through a) Who guarded the wicket gate? b) Mention the figure of speech 24. One equal temper of heroic hearts Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. a) Though made weak by time and fate, the hearts are heroic. Explain. b) Pick out the words in alliteration in the above lines. 25. Tell him solitude is creative if he is strong and the final decisions are made in silent rooms. a) Can being in solitude help a strong human being? How? b) Identify the figure of speech in the above line. 26. His acts being seven ages. At first the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms: a) How many stages are in the life time? b) Who is known as a nurse? ii) Do as Directed: (Answer any three of the following) 27. Change into indirect speech The teacher said to the boys, “Don’t waste your precious time.” 28. Combine the sentence using ‘If’ clause. Suresh is late. He is punished. 29. Combine into simple sentence. The box is very big. He could not lift it. 30. Change into passive voice. The chief guest was giving prizes to the winners. Part – III Answer the following: 7x3=21 Explain any two of the following with Reference to the Context: (any two out of three) 31. “Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel, Seeking the bubble reputation”. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
122 Way to Success 32. I am become a name; For always roaming with a hungry heart 33. Brutes have been gentled where lashes failed. (ii) Answer any two of the following questions briefly: (any two out of three) 34. How did the narrator help the boys on Sunday? 35. How did the hospitalization of Dr. Barnard and his wife affect their routine? 36. How did the mountaineers belay?
(iii) Answer any three of the following: (any three out of four)
37. Extend the following dialogue Conductor : Where do you want to go? Passenger : I want to go Coimbatore. 38. Describe the process: How will you prepare fruit juice? 39. Read the following table and write three sentence on your inference about the data.
The temperature of Various Cities City Temperature Madurai 38o Chennai 32o Trichy 36o Ooty 18o Kodaikanal 17o 40. Write an e-mail to your uncle thanking him for the gift that he had sent from abroad. Part – IV Answer the following: 7x5=35 41. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in about 150 words. a) Describe the feelings of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing as they reached the top of the Summit. b) Summarise George Orwell’s distinctive ideas in “A Nice Cup of Tea”. 42. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in about 150 words. a) Explain how the poet guides his son who is at the threshold of manhood, to face the challenges of life. b) Describe the various stages of a man’s life picturised in the poem “All the World’s a stage.” 43. Develop the hints into a story School children – lives on the Venus – Sun comes out every seven years – heavy rain there – eager to see the Sun – Margot – 9 years old student – unlike others – very intelligent – envious for her knowledge and memory – pushed into a closet and locked– one day the sun comes out – ecstatic – played each other – felt for wrong to Margot – Finally realized mistakes (OR) Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 150 words. Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so? 44. Write a summary or make notes of the following passage . To match the best cities across the world, the Government of India initiated ‘smart cities’ to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people. The agenda under smart city promises to resolve urban sustainability problems. Urban forests provide a range of important ecosystem services that are critical for the sustainability of cities. Urban forestry, which is defined more as ‘Management of Trees’ contributes to the physiological, sociological and economic well-being of the society. Mangroves, lakes, grasslands, and forests in and around our cities, act as sponges that absorb the air and noise pollution and they present themselves as our cultural and recreational hotspots. However, these spots are rapidly being reclaimed and replaced in the name of development. Presence of urban green has shown to increase the economic value of the place. [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – WTS MODEL QUESTION PAPERS 123 Urban forests contribute to reduce the cost of building storm water drain systems for municipalities and neutralizing urban heat island effect. Plants not only provide shade but also help in regulating the micro- climate. They help regulate energy budgets, improve air quality, and curtail noise pollution. Trees, herbs, shrubs and grasses arrest sedimentation and prevent other pollutants from entering our water systems. This will give a chance for our urban lakes and rivers to recover and help improve aquatic ecosystems. Biodiversity also gets a boost through the urban forests and helps create corridors connecting the forest areas. High biodiversity areas can also help to build resilient ecosystems. Availability of forests within our urban areas gives an opportunity for children to connect to the natural environment and learn about native species. 45. Write a letter to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to help you obtain a duplicate mark sheet of class XII, which you lost while travelling. (OR) Read the following advertisement and prepare bio-data considering yourself fulfilling the conditions specified. (Write XXX for your name and YYY for your address) WANTED 100 part-time Graphic Artists Experienced in Photoshop and In Design- Salary negotiable. Apply to: MM Graphics, Triplicane, Chennai - 5 or Mail your Resume to [email protected]
46. Spot the errors and correct them. a) Mary is superior than Jose in drawing b) Raju met in a accident c) None of you know the answer. d) My father gave me a lot of advices. e) She goes to school by foot. (OR) Fill in the blanks of the following sentences: a) Soldiers …obey their officer. (Use a modal verb) b) He ……. play cricket in his college days. (Use a semi modal verb) c) He lecture was boring ……. his English was good. (Use a suitable link word) d) The Children ……. (burst) into pearls of laughter. (Use suitable form of verb) e) If they had tried hard, they ……. (win) the trophy. (Use the verb in the correct form)
47. Expand the Proverb ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed ’. (OR) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. The first recorded Olympic competition took place at Mount Olympus in 776 B.C. The only event was a race equal to the length of the stadium. However, additional races and other athletic events were included slowly and the competition was held every four year. Only the citizens of Greece were allowed to enter. It was a high honour just to be in the competition. The winners received crowns of leaves and were given many special advantages. In 1896, the first modern Olympic games were held in Athens, Greece. Pierre de Coubertin, a French scholar and historian, realised that part of the Greek’s importance came from athletic celebrations. He was the founder of the International Olympic Committee. In 1894, he invited people from twelve countries to organize the modern Olympics. It had been more than 1500 years, since the Roman Emperor Theodosius had stopped the games. In 1896, nine countries sent their athletes to the Olympics. Now athletes from more than 100 nations participate in these events. The biggest change in modern Olympics has been the addition of winter sports in 1996. These sports now include ice-skating and skiing competitions. Questions: a) When did first Olympic competition take place and which was the only event conducted then? b) How were the winners honoured and rewarded? c) Where was the first modern Olympics held? d) Who was Pierre de Coubertin and what did he do in 1894? e) What is considered as the biggest change in the Modern Olympics? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
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WAY TO SUCCESS – MODEL QUESTION PAPER SET - 3
Part - I
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given: 20x1=20 Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word: 1. My interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour a) character b) appearance c) gesture d) identification 2. He was a walking horror, with a disfigured face a) spoiled b) adorned c) beautiful d) duplicate 3. The end of such liberty would be universal chaos a) freedom b) curious c) confusion d) cheerful
Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word: 4. Tamil as a classical language a) old b) modern c) different d) classify 5. They brought her here, persuaded us to take her into the hospital a) pleased b) convinced c) followed d) dissuaded 6. ______which are not to be despised nowadays. It is economical a) cheep b) expensive c) compact d) reduced
Choose the correct answer for each of the following from the options given: 7. Choose the appropriate confusable word. The ______candidates are not selected in the interview for ______handwriting (illegible/eligible) 8. Replace the underlined phrasal verb with one of the word given to convey the same meaning. The people turned away the Hydro Carbon project a) opposed b) admitted c) changed d) completed 9. Choose the expanded form of “CIA” a) Central Indian Association b) Central Intelligence Agency c) Central Intelligence Activity d) Central Intelligence Activity 10. Choose the right definition for the given term “lexicographer” a) a reader of dictionaries b) a reader of lexical c) a reader of lexicon d) a compiler of dictionaries 11. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix respectively to the root word “interrupt” a) in b) dis c) mis d) ir 12. Choose the appropriate compound word for ‘big’ a) bang b) wave c) air d) storm 13. Choose the Suitable question tag. Don’t commit this mistake again. a) Don’t you b) will you c) won’t you? d) do you? 14. Choose the appropriate linker. It started raining ______he could not play. a) but b) yet c) so d) and 15. Choose the appropriate preposition I saw a helicopter fly _____ a lake. a) Over b) on c) upon d) up 16. Choose the correct meaning for the underlined idiom. My father was under a cloud about my future. a) obvious b) suspicion c) imagine d) think [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
12th English – WTS MODEL QUESTION PAPERS 125 17. Choose the noun form of ‘amuse’ a) amusement b) amusingly c) amusable d) amusing 18. Identify the pattern of the following sentence. Children are sleeping in the bedroom a) SVO b) SVC c) SVA d) SVIODO 19. Choose the appropriate articles I found ______one rupee coin in the play ground while playing a) a b) an c) the d) some 20. Choose the equivalent American English word for the under lined British English word. We use the lift to go the top. a) side walk b) mail c) elevator d) flat
Part - II
Answer the following. 7x2=14 i) Read the given sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow: (any four out of six) 21. And the final decision are made in silent rooms. Tell him to be different from other people a) Where are final decision made? b) What does the poet want his son to be? 22. It little profits that an idle king, By this still hearth, among these barren crags, Match’d with an aged wife, I mete and dole a) What does the phrase ‘it little profits’ means? b) who does ‘I’ refer to? 23. And then the justice, In fair round belly with good capon lin’d, With eyes severe and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; a) Whom does justice refer to? b) Describe his appearance. 24. Oh then our maze of tunneled stone Grew thin and treacherous as air. The castle was lost without a groan, The famous citadel overthrown, a) What happened to the castle? b) Find out the rhyming words and rhyme scheme in the above line 25. The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung In crimson clusters all the bough among! a) Who is the giant here? b) Why is the scarf colourful? 26. I’m killed, Sire!’ And, his Chief beside, Smiling, the boy fell dead. a) Where did the boy die? b) What happened at last? [email protected] www.waytosuccess.org
126 Way to Success ii) Do as Directed: (Answer any three of the following) 27. Report the dialogue: Father : What is your aim? Son : I want to become a teacher 28. If it had not rained, we would have gone to the theatre. (begin with ‘Had’) 29. Shakespeare is greater than many other dramatists of the world. (Change into Superlative degree) 30. The trio met at the station. Vasha left for Mumbai. (Combine the sentence using ‘As soon as’) Part – III Answer the following: 7x3=21
(i) Explain any two of the following with Reference to the Context: (any two out of three) 31. “How can this shameful tale be told? 32. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. 33. He will be lonely enough to have time for the work
(ii) Answer any two of the following questions briefly: (any two out of three) 34. What were the various jobs undertaken by the little boys? 35. Whom does the author call ‘misguided people’? What is his advice to them? 36. Why is it said that Tamil has the most independent tradition?
(iii) Answer any three of the following: (any three out of four) 37. Match the proverb a) Haste makes waste - Make use of ever opportunity b) As you sow so you - Hurry makes you worry c) Strike while the iron is hot - Accept the result of your action
38. You are the school pupil leader. Draft a message on the notice board regarding fancy dress competition in your school.
39. Rearrange the words and phrases to make meaning sentences i) liked/ for his weakness / Aksionor / the prison authorities ii) Career guidance and counselling / schools / for students / to organise / should take the initiative iii) home / my brother / in the evening / will return.
40. Study the following pie-chart pertaining to the house rent and write three sentences on your inference from the data
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12th English – WTS MODEL QUESTION PAPERS 127 Part – IV Answer the following. 7x5=35 41. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in about 150 words. a) Describe the ‘Grand Prix’ at Cape Town’s Red Cross Children’s Hospital. b) Tirukkural is a fine example of an outstanding quality of classical Tamil Literature. Substantiate.
42. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in about 150 words. a) Describe the reminiscences of the poet, when she sees the casuarina tree. b) Napoleon was a great source of inspiration to his army. Justify.
43. Develop the hints into a story Piscine Molitor ‘pi’ patel – an Indian boy – survives 227 days after shipwreck – stranded on a life boat – Bengal tiger named Richard Parker – a Hyena and Sharks beneath him – search for water – finds water and drinks enough – leaves the tiger in the jungle – finally reunited with his family (OR) Answer the following question in a paragraph of about 150 words. How did Ausable outwit Max?
44. Write a summary or make notes of the following passage: The Red cross is basically a Swiss organisation. In 1863, Jean Henri Dunant brought together a small group of Swiss citizens to provide humanitarian aid. Dunant saw the battle of solferino and was horrified by the number of French and Austrian soldiers hurt and wounded in the battle. In 1862, he wrote a book asking government to set up an international organization for treatment of the wounded. The next year, the Red cross was born. The idea caught on, and soon, the Red cross became one of the biggest organisations of its kind in the world. Thus for more than a hundred years the Red cross has collected money, medicine, food and clothes etc, and sent them to people in need. Today, over a hundred Red cross societies exist all over the world, the headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize thrice in 1917, 1944 and 1963.
45. Write a paragraph of 150 words on a speech during morning assembly on “the importance of tree planting”. (OR) Prepare Curriculum Vitae to the given advertisement:
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128 Way to Success 46. Identify the errors in each of the following sentences and rewrite them Correctly. a) Either Shyam or Ram have to pay the fine. b) My eyes are sour. c) The result announced yesterday. d) I read Hindu daily. e) I saw a flock of sheeps.
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Fill in the blanks of the following sentences: a) You …… not attend music classes on Sundays. (Use a semi modal verb) b) The workers ….. (clean) the stage now. (Use the given verb in a suitable form) c) …… her illness, she attended her dance class. (linker/phrase) d) My daughter is learning to play ……violin at her school. (Use suitable article) e) If I were the wind I …….. (travel) everywhere. (Use the given verb in suitable form)
47. Develop the following hints into a paragraph.
Big cotton merchant – owned a factory – many employees – one day a heap of cotton stolen – no clue – merchant’s secretary assured to find out - asked him to host dinner - invite all workers – merchant agreed – middle of feast – secretary suddenly shouted – cotton sticking to hair of thieves – the guilty dusted their heads – tried to clear – caught in the trap – punished.
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Match the following with suitable fields. a) The monitor displays the menu b) The hybrid variety of paddy was a failure. c) There is no drop out in schools now. d) We go by bus to Bangalore. e) The last goal was scored in the last minute (Education, Sports, Computer, Travel, Agriculture)
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