Subject: - English (22101) : Prepared by Dr. H. K. Mishra (Department of Science and Humanities) Page 1 of 32
Subject: - English (22101) : Prepared by Dr. H. K. Mishra (Department of Science and Humanities) Page 1 of 32
Subject: - English (22101) : Prepared by Dr. H. K. Mishra (Department of Science and Humanities) Page 1 of 32
1 Applied Grammar 17
2 Comprehension 34
3 Paragraph and Dialogue Writing 16
4 Vocabulary Building 16
5 Speeches 12
Total Marks :- 95
Questions :
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i. State the interest of Stephen and Joseph.
ii. Mention the incident which gave Joseph an idea.
iii. Explain the experiment made by the brothers after getting idea.
iv. Describe the ascent by Lunardi.
Write the word from the passage which means –(a) baked (b) rise
c) Do as directed :
i. He (come) to class on time every day, but he (reach) late today. (Rewrite the
sentence using correct form of the verb given in the bracket.)
ii. As soon as we (see) the accident, we immediately (go) there. (Rewrite the sentence
using correct form of the verb given in the bracket.)
It was a lovely day. (Change into exclamatory sentence)
Read the following passage and answer the given questions: (06 Marks)
Paragraph 01- Every baby's face is different from every other's, in the same in the same way, every baby's
pattern of development is different. One may be very advanced in his general bodily strength and
coordination, an early sitter, stander, walker – a sort of infant athlete. And yet he may be slow in
doing careful, skillful things with his fingers, in talking. Even a baby who is an athlete in rolling over,
standing and crawling may turn out to be slow to learn to walk. A baby who's advanced in his
physical activities may be very slow to learn to walk. A baby who's advanced in his physical activities
may be very slow in his teething and vice versa. A child who turns out later to be smart in his school
work may have been so slow in the beginning to talk that his parents were afraid that he was dull; and
a child who has just an ordinary amount of brains is sometimes a very early taker.
Questions:
1. Which baby is called 'an infant athlete'?
Ans: A baby who is very advanced in his general bodily strength and coordination like an early sitter,
stander and walker is called as 'an infant athlete'.
Paragraph 02-Since football is the most popular game in the world, the best football player is Pele. He was born
on October 23, 1940 in Brazil. He was a Negro, who had earned the name of 'Black Diamond of Football'.
He used to play Soccer-barefoot in the street with a football made from cotton cloth. Once he stole peanuts
from a goods train and bought a leather football after selling them. Pele became a famous football player
under the coaching of Waldima Brito, the famous football instructor. He took part in the world football
competition of 1962, 1966 and 1970. He scored 1216 goals in 1254 matches. It was a world record for a
single football player.
Questions:
1. When was Pele born?
Ans: Pele was born on October 23, 1940.
2. Who was Pele's instructor?
Ans: Pele's instructor was Waldima Brito, the famous football instructor.
3. Which game does you like the most? Why?
Ans: I like cricket because it‟s very interesting game and I know almost all the rules of this game.
Besides, playing cricket is a good exercise that keeps me healthy.
4. Find out from the passage, the opposite of the following words :
(1) Purchase - sell
(2) Worst - best
Paragraph 03-We left Dehradun early in the learning and stopped by for breakfast at Mussouri. From
Mussouri the picturesque road heads north to Yamuna bridge, then to Barkot, where one road
branches to Gangotri. The road winds along the Yamuna river through luxurious dense green
vegetation to Hanumanchatti, the end of motorable road. The remaining journey has to be undertaken
on foot or pony. Yamunotri is only 13 km from Hanumanchatti. But it is better to proceed another 6
km and have the night halt at Janakibaichatti. The journey to Yamunotri is simply breathtaking. High
snow-covered peaks all around, glaciers, streams and waterfalls; vibrant green foliage and the pristine
air are a sheer delight to tired city lungs. Yamunotri, 3322 metres above sea level, is located on the
western bank of the great peak of Banderpunch (monkey's tail) which is 6315 metres high.
Questions:
1. State the reason of taking halt at Mussouri.
Ans: The reason of taking halt at Mussouri was taking breakfast there.
2. Mention the reason to undertake remaining journey to Yamunotri on foot or pony.
Paragraph 04- Our forests are important source of natural wealth covering one fifth of the country's land
area. They supply the timber for the railways, house building and furniture making. They also supply
the fuel for cooking and bamboo for paper making. Medicinal herbs also come from the forests. In the
olden days our wise men and philosophers had their "Ashrams' in the forests. These Ashrams were
centers of knowledge and learning. Unfortunately forests were ruthlessly cut down in the past few
years. While the forests are disappearing the demand for timber is growing. We must therefore protect
and develop our forests. "Vana Mahotsava" is a most important step in this direction. It is observed
for a week in July every year. During this week lakhs of saplings are planted throughout the country.
This is being done to restore our fast disappearing forests.
Questions:
1. What do forests supply for paper making ?
Ans: Forests supply bamboo for paper making.
2. What was the purpose of Ashrams?
Ans: The purpose of Ashrams was to provide knowledge and learning.
3. Why is Vana Mahotsava observed? How is it observed?
Ans: Vana Mahotsava is observed in order to protect, develop and restore our fast disappearing
forests. Vana Mahotsava is observed for a week in July, when lakhs of saplings are planted
throughout the country.
4. What would you do to restore forests?
Ans: I would do following things to restore forests:
1. I would plant trees.
2. I would motivate others to plant trees.
3. I would take care of existing trees.
Paragraph 05- Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for
many years. One night in 1782, Josephnoticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in
front of fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper carried up the chimney. Soon
afterwards the brothers made an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag which was opened
at the bottom. At once the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, they made many more experiments, both
indoor and in the open air. Then they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783 they
sent this balloon up in the village of Annonay, where they lived. The first ascent in England was made
on September 15th, 1784 by Vincent Lunardi, an Italian who was living in England. Lunardi took off
in a hydrogen balloon from a field in London, taking with him a Pigeon, a cat and a dog. He had to
come down to leave the cat which was suffering from the cold, but afterwards flew on to Standon in
Hertforshire.
Questions:
1. State the interest of Stephen and Joseph.
Ans: The interest of Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier was flying.
2. Mention the incident which gave Joseph an idea.
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Ans: One night in 1782, Joseph was sitting in front of fire when he saw some small pieces of
scorched paper carried up the chimney. This incident gave Joseph an idea.
3. Explain the experiment made by the brothers after getting idea.
Ans: The brothers lit a fire under a small silk bag which was opened at the bottom. At once the bag
rose to the ceiling.
4. Describe the ascent by Lunardi.
Ans: On September 15th, 1784, Vincent Lunardi took off in a hydrogen balloon from a field in
London, taking with him a Pigeon, a cat and a dog. He had to come down to leave the cat which was
suffering from the cold, but afterwards he flew on to Standon in Hertforshire.
5. Write the word from the passage which means-
(a) baked - scorched
(b) rise – ascent
2. Replace the underlined words with correct word and rewrite the sentences. (01*4=04 Marks)
1. I no the truth.
Ans: I know the truth.
2. The cinema hall is to far from my house.
Ans: The cinema hall is too far from my house.
3. The Sahara is the largest dessert.
Ans: The Sahara is the largest desert.
4. I never lite up the porch.
Ans: I never light up the porch.
5. I always except good advice.
Ans: I always accept good advice.
6. They placed an order for office stationary.
Ans: They placed an order for office stationery.
7. We here a loud noise.
Ans: We hear/heard a loud noise.
8. I don't know weather my friend will come or not.
I don't know whether my friend will come or not.
9. There are various fruits kept in the basket like banana, apple and pair.
Ans: There are various fruits kept in the basket like banana, apple and pear.
10. Have you read the story of the tortoise and the hair?
Ans: Have you read the story of the tortoise and the hare?
11. The glass brakes easily.
Ans: The glass breaks easily.
12. You are not aloud to play here.
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Ans: You are not allowed to play here.
13. Amit's father is very industrial.
Ans: Amit's father is very industrious.
14. A hoard of dacoits looted the village.
Ans: A herd of dacoits looted the village.
15. The goods train is stationery.
Ans: The goods train is stationary.
16. Raju is very week.
Ans: Raju is very weak.
17. The principles of the colleges were present for the meeting.
Ans: The principals of the colleges were present for the meeting.
18. I don't know weather my father will allow me for picnic or not.
Ans: I don't know whether my father will allow me for picnic or not.
19. The army personal carried out the search operation.
Ans: The army personnel carried out the search operation.
20. During the storm, I entered into a stationery car that was parked in front of the building.
Ans: During the storm, I entered into a stationary car that was parked infront of the building.
3. Write the meanings of following idioms and make sentences of your own: (02*2=04 Marks)
1. Through thick and thin
Ans: Meaning : under all circumstances - good or bad times
Sentence : The family members need to stay together through thick and thin.
2. Man of letters :
Ans: Meaning : author /scholar / A man who is well-versed in literature and related scholarly pursuits
Sentence: He can deliver a lecture on literature for hours as he is a man of letters.
3. Bore away:
Ans: Meaning: to remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; to
transport into a new location or state.
Sentence: Sunil bore away his old material to his store room.
4. Every dark cloud has a silver lining.
Ans: Meaning: There is always something hopeful about even the most difficult or unhappy
situation
Sentence: I'm sorry to hear that your business is going badly. Don't be depressed because every cloud
has a silver lining.
5. Burn the midnight oil
Ans: Meaning: To work late into the night
Sentence: Most of the students burn the midnight oil during the examination period.
6. Castles in the air
Ans: Meaning: Imaginary schemes
Sentence: Swara builds castles in the air and actually does nothing to accomplish it.
7. Blessing in disguise
Ans: Meaning: something good which is not identified at first.
Example: He was not happy with the offer but it was actually a Blessing in disguise.
8. Crocodile tears
Ans: Meaning: tears or expressions of sorrow those are insincere /false
Example: She shed crocodile tears over her relative‟s death.
9. Ball is in your court.
Ans: Meaning: It‟s time for you to deal with problem or take decision/ it is your responsibility
now/it‟s up to you,
Sentence: I have performed my role, now the ball is in your court.
10. Piece of cake.
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Ans: Meaning: Very easy work or task / something that is very easy
Sentence: Don‟t worry about the project design; it‟s a piece of cake for me.
4. Choose the correctly spelt words from the following: (01*4=04 Marks)
1. benifit, benefet, benefit
Ans: benefit
2. explaination, explanation, explenation
Ans: explanation
3. challenge, challange, chalange
Ans: challenge
4. finger, fingar, fingure
Ans: finger
5. noticable, noticeble, noticeable
Ans: noticeable
6. happyness, happiness, happines
Ans: happiness
7. greatful, grateful, gratefull
Ans: grateful
8. ninth, nineth, nintth
Ans: ninth
9. courageus, corageous, courageous
Ans: courageous
10. beautyful, beautiful, beautifull
Ans: beautiful
11. leafs, leaffs, leaves.
Ans: leaves
12. unique, unic, unque
Ans: unique
13. counsellor, counselar, counselor
Ans: counselor
14. angrily, angryly, angrilly
Ans: angrily
15. Keys, Keyes, Keies
Ans: Keys