Oscar English Grammar According to new paper style for board exam Standard – 12 Functional English grammar and Textbook and Lapwing Answers of all the exercises are given in a separate book - Suresh Mangukiya hild is Sp C ec y i er al v " E " O R S C A Since -2008 Excellent English by Suresh Mangukiya 1 Oscar English Grammar Annual Exam SECTION : A (Objective – 17 marks) • Tick mark True or False against the following statements : [04] • Find and write the nearest meaning : [03] • Select the most appropriate language function given in the bracket and write against the sentence : [03] • Select the most appropriate response : (M.C.Q.) [04] • Select the most appropriate question to get the underlined word / phrase as answer: (M.C.Q.) [03] SECTION : B (Reading comprehension - 19 marks) • Read the extract and answer the questions : [10] • Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words given in the brackets : [03] • Write a short note focusing on the questions : [06] SECTION : C (Reading comprehension 20 marks • Read the following passages and answer the questions given below it : [05] • Summary writing. [05] • Read the news clipping and answer the questions : [05] • Read the stanza and answer the questions : [05] SECTION : D (Functions : 20 Marks) • Transformation [04] • Reported speech [04] • Complete the sentence using the functions given in the brackets : [05] • Synthesis [03] • Editiing [04] SECTION : E (Writing : 24 Marks) • Information transfer [05] • Paragraph writing [08] • Application writing or Speech writing [06] • Email writing or Report writing (Either is asked) [05] Excellent English by Suresh Mangukiya 2 Oscar English Grammar Section - A Write whether the sentences are True or False: (1) Customer was technically powerful. (2) Customer cannot install LOVE while several programmes are running. (3) The customer informed that four programmes were running then. (4) The programme will remain in memory but it will disrupt other programmes. (5) She had the advanced programme. (6) The customer had an error message. (7) The programme has been set up to run on external HEART. (8) The system will remove any faulty file and programmes. (9) Then customer should empty the recycle bin. (10) Customer should not share and she would get back neat modules. (11) Walt is no more but he lives as a live influence in creations. (12) Walt hasn't given memorable cartoons, nature films feature film etc. (13) People think Walt is still alive. (14) Walt was matchless, imaginative and creative. (15) Walt provided a lot of fun and pleasure through his creations. (16) Walt was full of impractical dreams that he made them come true. (17) Walt sketched his first birds. (18) The new fashioned train was Walt's first attraction for his Disneyland. (19) In Chicago, Walt studied cartooning. (20) Walt started Animation Company in Kansa. (21) Walt was not well-to- do when he came to Bollywood. (22) At first, Walt started his cartoon series Alice in Cartoonland. (23) Walt was not disappointed though he didn't earn a lot initially. (24) A lot of people saw the movie of Mickey, watched series on TV end read a lot from the books and magazines. (25) Roy Edward liked Walt's way of storytelling than he finished movie. (26) Walt always took humour lightly. (27) Walt always asked for the views from his colleagues before the final decision. (28) Walt always involved himself in everything while making a creation. (29) He hoped that Disneyland would be unique. (30) It was opened in July-1955. (31) He saved a lot of money. (32) Our mind, body and emotions work together. (33) We can study and take right decision with our physical capacity. (34) Sometimes one has to make rational decision based on the current circumstances. (35) Some good exercises help us build better resilience and rebalance oneself. Excellent English by Suresh Mangukiya 3 Oscar English Grammar (36) Concentrate on what is not wrong at present. (37) One is likely to make mistakes. (38) Expect that you are lucky. (39) Over thinking releases pressure. (40) Don't have more expectations. (41) You will start doubting yourself due to over thinking. (42) You will feel less energetic than actually you are. (43) You will feel everything going right due to over thinking. (44) Watch the film as an outside observer. (45) Practise positive thinking only wherever and whenever it is impossible. (46) Hectic life and pessimism cannot make us successful and positive. (47) The focus on positive aim will make you think mort clearly. (48) The exercise like 'anticipating success' can drive away the negativity from your mind. (49) Nana was not taken to the funeral of the author's grandmother. (50) We were scared for Nana's health and we want to expose him to further trauma. (51) Nana was fifty eight when his wife died. (52) Sometimes they would not talk to each-other for a few days together. (53) Nana might have got married at the age of twenty five. (54) The grandmother fought with the author's step mother. (55) The Nana defended the author's step mother and favoured her. (56) Nani will regret the day Nana die. (57) Nana didn't allow the author and his family members to take away the bed of his wife. (58) Nana stayed locked in his bed room. (59) Nana asked for a new bottle of cough syrup though he had cough. (60) Nana refused for haircut though he needed it. (61) Nana began to talk in a feminine way more and more. (62) Dr. Kamble was a physiotherapist. (63) He was suffering from dissociative personality disorder. (64) The doctor advised the author to make adjustment with his grandfather. (65) In the old age, the suffering of the author's grandfather was curable. (66) Ants share work to each other. (67) Ants help each other to reach to the top. (68) The behaviour showing the adeptness of ants has been noticed and studied by none. (69) They are called umbrella ants because they carry large pieces of leaf over their heads like umbrellas. (70) Ants do farming in their own way. (71) When ants need slaves, they attack the nests of others and abduct some of their children. (72) From their birth ants are taught to disobey (73) The people living in the houses flee when driver ants pass from their house. (74) Driver ants eat small insects. (75) Ants play games, nurse the sick and bury the dead. Excellent English by Suresh Mangukiya 4 Oscar English Grammar (76) Helen Keller speaks based on authentic material. (77) Helen Keller cannot read various magazines himself. (78) The author is going to speak impartially. (79) The fight is against the preparedness and economic system. (80) Helen warms the workers that there are enemies all round their country. (81) The speaker demotivated them to be ready for the protest. (82) The enemies of the masters are their workers. (83) They are ready to fight though they are not rewarded properly. (84) The workers are innocent childish and silly. (85) They have sacrificed many a times yet they a are not well off. (86) They are ready to fight for even other people. (87) The workers have liberties. (88) No free and democratic country has ever existed. (89) They have to face the dangers of transport, construction etc.. (90) At last, they get nominal salary and the war compensations. (91) What masters need is reorganization and reconstruction of their whole life. (92) The statesmen and government have always ignored what the worker want. (93) It is the duty of the workers to force such reforms. (94) The author advises them to be ready for war for their good. (95) They are also advised not to be the ode obedient salves. (96) The father and the son were arranging chess. (97) The mother was sitting by fire and knitting. (98) He was posted in India and retired after completing his tenure. (99) The family was mesmerized by the description of Mumbai. (100) The paw hadn't a spell on it. (101) An old and holy fakir had put a spell on the paw. was mesmerized by the description of Mumbai. (102) The paw would fulfill desire but cause deep sadness. (103) He threw the fire upon the paw. (104) He was curious and he wanted to test the powers of the paw. (105) He took the paw back from the fire. (106) At first, he wished to get 200 dollars. (107) His son was employed by Maw and Meggins. (108) He got 200 pounds but he had lost his son. (109) When he heard about his son's death, he became unconscious. (110) After a few days, his mother wished to see their grandson alive. (111) Her husband warned her against her wish that she might be afraid to their son's decayed body. (112) But she insisted on having her wish come true. (113) On demanding his third wish, there were sound of cracks and thunder. (114) The house collapsed and rushed out and sighed in disappointment. (115) The spell of the monkey's paw has worked a bit. (116) He has lost his son and house. Excellent English by Suresh Mangukiya 5 Oscar English Grammar (117) It is a very complex problem. (118) To enjoy nature, we must have open mind. (119) There should be no pre-concept in mind. (120) To be free is more than to be dependent. (121) The intelligent cannot be free person. (122) One should study the whole environment and all kind of influences. (123) The surrounding people and condition should not inter fear if you want to be free.