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XI ENGLISH STUDY MATERIAL

ONE MARK: 1.SYNONYMS:

LESSON – 1 LESSON – 2 LESSON – 3

Vintage – wine with high
Absurd – illogical Princely – large sum quality
Monotonous – boring Appetite – hunger Antipathy – strong dislike
Snapped – break Consoled – comforted Fortunes – huge money
Dilapidated – damaged Lauded – appreciated Reluctant – unwilling
Expanse – widespread Conviction – belief Delinquent – person involved
Fables – stories Palate – sense of taste in wrong doing
Pucker – wrinkled face Sate - satisfy Exploits – heroic actions
Seclusion – isolation Adulation – appreciation Abstracted – lack
Pallor – pale appearance Felicitation – congratulation concentration
Perched – rested Etched – imprinted Prosaic – dull
Rebukes – scolding Speculation – guess Mediocre – not very good
Shroud – cloth wrapped Haul – taking a collection Fallible – making mistakes
over dead body Sieve – filter
Hobbled – unsteady walk Audacious – bold and daring
Eccentric – act strangely
Indignant – very angry
Vexation – irritation
Quivering - shivering
LESSON - 4 LESSON -5 LESSON – 6
Conferred – granted a title
Electrified – shocked Reiterate – say or do again Alley – a narrow passage way
Crescendo – progress Enunciated – spoke clearly Yanked – pulled with a jerk
towards climax Ruggedness – strength Consternation – worry
Congealed – thickened Repositories – storehouses Extravagantly – excessively
Smothered – suppressed Emissaries – deputes Cascade – waterfall
Nonchalantly – Eschewed – nothing to do Concourse – open area in
unconcernedly with public building
Glibly - smoothly but not Confronted – resisting Disgorging – discharging
sincerely Cloistered – restricted Gashed – cut deeply
Note of hand – promissory Perils – dangers Exasperation – irritation
note Inherent – inborn Catastrophe – terrible disaster
Rectitude – honesty Toilers – workers Hysterics – a fit of
Baize – coarse woollen Replenish – refill uncontrollable laughing or
material Endowed – gifted crying
Persuaded – motivated Sermons – speeches Suave – polite
Indelible – cannot removed Inheritors - successors Venerable - valued
Luster – glow of reflected
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2. ANTONYMS:

LESSON – 1 LESSON – 2 LESSON -3

Arid X moist Amateur X professional Common X uncommon
Frivolous X serious Compulsory X optional Admitted X denied
Omitted X included Traditional X modern Vile X delight
Protest X accept Expensive X cheap Methodical X haphazard \
Serenity X absurdity Hopeful X desperate disorganize
Gathered X scattered Accepted X refused Antipathy X liking
Monotonous X interesting Accepted X rejected Glorious X bad
Reality X fantasy Virtue X vice
Fact X fiction
LESSON – 4 LESSON – 5 LESSON – 6
Persuade X dissuade Despondent X happy Abruptly X slowly
Modestly X boastfully Eminent X unimportant Accumulated X dispersed
Curious X indifferent Enthroned X dethroned Recline X stand
Sufficient X insufficient Indebted X thankless Extravagant X economical
Genuine X fake Perseverance X laziness Frustration X happiness
Rectitude X dishonest Perils X safety Comfort X discomfort
Indelibly X removable Replenish X deplete Disturbance X calm
Grave X cheerful Solace X distress Panic X bravery
Venerable X dishonourable
3. COMPOUND WORDS:

Mantel piece Door knob Half hour Turning point Hip hop
Eye lashes Spinning wheel Home coming Sing song Dust bin
Water proof Spot less Over straining Key board Half way
Bee hive Sun set Court yard Desk top Crisscross
Toll gate Grand mother Gentle folk Mother board Jet lag
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5. PREFIX & SUFFIX:

Inaudible Mismanage Constantly

Indifferent Misappropriate Differently
Inconsistent Unnecessary Approval
Indirect Unhappy Optional
Inactive Unclear Honesty
Indecent Unfortunate Management
Infinite Unbeatable Agreement
Disapprove Uncomfortable Beautiful
Dishonest Unaware Peaceful
Discontent Irrational Hopeful
Disadvantage Irregular Collection
Disrespect Illegitimate Narration
Disagree Illegible conclusion
Disobedient Illiterate

6. IDIOMS:

7. HOMONYMS (same – words) & HETERONYMS (different – words):

HOMONYMS – I) HOMOGRAPHS (same – spelling)
II) HOMOPHONES (same – sound)

HOMOGRAPHS 2. Frame – rigid 3.Guide – person 4. Play – drama

1.Book – printed structure employed to show Play – take part in
work Frame – formulate tourists sports
Book – reserve in Guide – induce
advance.

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5.Plan – proposal 6.Print – text appear in 7.Dear – loved one 8.Park – place of
Plan – decide to do in book Deer – hoofed animal public land for
advance Print – write clearly recreation
Park - to leave the
vehicle at place
9. Bat – sport 10.File – a folder of 11.Wind – rush of air 12.Bear - wild
equipment to hit a loose papers Wind – gasping for animal
ball File – submit a record breath Bear - tolerate
Bat – a mammal
HOMOPHONES
1.Brake – to stop 2.Waste – rubbish 3.Principle – legal 4.Bread – food item
Break – to take Waist – hip region rules Bred – to produce
a recess Principal – high offspring
authority
5.Lesson – something 6.Pale – to look weak 7.Through – moving 8.Coat – dress
you learn or teach Pail - bucket one side to other side Quote - statement
Lessen – to make Threw – to propel
smaller something with force
9.Feet – bottom of 10.Corps - organisation 11.Weather – climate 12.Loose – not fit
legs Corpse – dead body Whether – express a Lose – to fail
Feat – good skill doubt
13. Weary – tired 14.Guilt – sense of 15.Paused – stopped 16.Pocket – small
Wiry - thin wrong doing Passed - crossing bag stitched in shirt
Gilt – covered in gold away Packet – wrap up
things
HETERONYMS:
1.Lead(led) – a metal 2.Minute (minnit) – 3. Present (prezent)– 4.Tear(tare) – split
Lead(leed) - guide period of time gift into pieces
Minute (mynoot)– very Present (preesent)– to Tear(teer) – droplets
small give a talk from eyes
8. CLIPPED WORDS:

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9. DEFINITIONS:

Ambidextrous – ability to use both hands

Archaeologist – studies artefacts and Neurologist – treats nervous disorders
physical remains Nonagenarian – people in their nineties
Bibliophile – lover of books Oology – study of bird’s eggs
Cardiologist – treats heart problems Ophthalmologist – treat vision problems
Cynology – study of dog training Optimist – person who’s hopeful and looks
Dentist – treats dental problems brightside of future
Dermatologist – treats skin problems Ornithologist – studies birds
Ecology – study of organisms in Otolaryngologist – treats the problems of
environment ear, nose, tongue
Entomologist – study of insect Pathologist – studies diseases
Gastroenterologist – treats stomach Philanthrologist – person who seeks welfare
disorders of mankind by donating money
Geologist – studies matter of Earth Polygot –person who speaks multiple
Globetrotter – travels all over the world languages
Gynaecologist – treats diseases of women Pulmonologist – treats lung problems
Herpetologist – studies reptiles and Sadist –person who derives pleasure
amphibians by hurting others
Ichthyology – study of fish Seismologist – studies earthquakes
Linguist – studies language and its Sociologist – studies functioning of human
structure Meteorologist – studies weather society
and climate Misanthrope – keeps aloof and Teetotaller – person who never drinks
avoids all social activities alcohol
Neonatologist – treats critical infants Thespian – gifted theatre artist
Nephrologists – treats kidney diseases

10. PHRASAL VERBS:

Stand up – raising Look into – investigate Put on – to apply Run over – hit
position Look at – view Put up – to tolerate Run away – flee
Stand for – represent Look through - scan Put off - postpone Run into – meet
Stand by - support accidently
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HIGHER SECONDARY FIRST YEAR

GENERAL ENGLISH
ONE MARK ONLY - QUESTION NUMBER 1-14
SET-1
SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
I . A) Choose the most appropriate synonym 3×1=3
1. Her silver locks were scattered untidily over her pale, puckered face……
a) graceful b) fresh c) smoothed d) wrinkled
2. It is the efficiency rather than the inefficiency of human memory that compels my
wonder. a) irritation b) inability c) inferiority d) ability
3. … we have to re-call the struggles of the past and realize the perils and possibilities
a) safeties b) dangers c) securities d) certainty
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite to
4. The other teams had already completed their weight in, which is compulsory for all
players.
a) required b) obligatory c) voluntary d) compulsion
5. The staff looked so prosperous and unsympathetic.
a) rich b) wealthy c) poor d) luxurious
6. It was at this point that my wife looked at me with an expression of wonder not ange
r or exasperation.
a) irritation b) calmness c) vexation d) annoyance
7. Choose the clipped form of “Demonstration”
a) Demon b) Monster c) Demo d) Station
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “Pathologist”.
a) one who studies diseases b) one who studies insects
c) one who studies earthquake d) one who studies birds
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom “Back to the wall”
a) In serious difficulty b) abandoning one who is in difficulty c) try any method to over
come a crisis d) sign of something going wrong
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence: Talking business at dinner
is a “faux pas” in France
a) genuine b) social blunder c) summary d) secret session
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “toll”
a) Plaza b) late c) proof d) wheel
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “audible”
a) in b) re c) un d) de
13. Choose the expanded form of “GST”
a) Goods and Service Trade b) Goods and Savings Term
c) Goods and Service Tax d) Good Social Tax
14. The process of listening to an audio file and writing what has been said verbatim.
a) Translation b) Transcription c) Narration d) Transliteration
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SET-2
SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
I.A) Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined lexical item in each of the
following sentences. 3×1=3
1. Wondering if the money lenders who talk so glibly
a) cunningly b) loudlyc) silently d) insincerely
2. I tell you how much I ache to be suave.
a) sophisticated b) continuation c) implementation d) closure
3. Indignant at her husband’s behaviour, she decided to teach him a lesson.
a) bad b) severe c) angry d) brave
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4. A common plant he sees her, often seen growing in moist areas.
a) marshy b) arid c) slimy d) sultry
5. The suave gentleman charmed everyone who attended parties at the embassy.
a) accuse b) elevate c) lower d) unrefined
6. I’m reluctant to get involved with their scheme.
a) unimportant b) inclinedc) significant d) long
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘refrigerator’
a) refer b) rator c) fridge d) frigid
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “Kennel –”
a) a place for monkey b) a place for worms c) a place for dogs d) a place for rats
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined:
She is in big trouble.
a) fool’s errand b) in deep waters c) in tears d) in sadness
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence. I gave him a quick resume
of events.
a) summary b) autograph c) purpose d) principle
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “gazing”
a) goat b) star c) boy d) land
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “real”
a) –ion b) –ous c) –ation d) –ity
13. Choose the expanded form of “CSIR”
a) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
b) Center for Science and Industrial Research
c) Center for Share and Investment Ratio
d) Council for Scientific and Informational Research
14. are the two important techniques of fast reading.
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SET-3

SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
I A) Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined lexical item in each of the
following sentences. 3×1=3
1. I’m afraid it’s so. I always have catastrophes.
a) design b) fear c) follow d) a terrible disaster
2. The other’s story is so inaccurate that either he has a memory like a sieve or is an a
udacious perverter of the truth. a) careless b) usual c) bold d) dull
3. I shall not attempt to offer original ideas or theories with a special stamp, but only
reiterate some of the cardinal.
a) believe b) honour c) respect d) state
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite to the usage of t
he underlined word in the following sentences. 3×1=3
4. I explained to her the close and venerable relationship
a) respectful b) disrespectful c) useless d) significant
5. A young performer endowed with a great singing voice
a) deprived b) presented c) allowed d) awarded
6. I think he sees her as a frivolous young woman.
a) serious b) sad c) furious d) happy
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘examination’
a) exam b) amity c) nation d) excess
8. Choose the definition for ‘regicide’
a) Killing a member of royal family b) Killing of self c) Killing of people
d) Killing of father
9. The disappointed player was about to throw in the towel.
a) state of near collapse b) state of near victory c) state of fear d) state of tie
10. Rani is seriously preparing for the ‘viva-voce’
a) aptitude test b) spoken examination c) written examination d) fitness test
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “walking”
a) pole b) stick c) belt d) cane
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “govern”
a) ment b) able c) al d) ic
13. Choose the correct expansion of AIDS
a) Acquired Immature Deficiency Syndrome b) Acquired Immune Developing Syndrome
c) Accustomed Immune Deficiency Syndrome d) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrom
14. The process of writing down important points from a lecturer
a) Note-making b) Summarising c) Note-taking d) Hints developing

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SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
I. A) Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined lexical item in each of the
following sentences. 3×1=3
1. The zip on the bag was jammed. So I pulled on it and yanked at it,
a) argued b) carried c) pushed d) pulled
2. During the monarchical or feudal days, Universities had to train scholars and poets
to adorn the chambers
a) medieval b) current c) new d) modern
3. What was her vexation however, when just before lunch her husband
came in smiling cheerfully and asking.
a) sadness b) happiness c) annoyance d) relief
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite.
4. The music the group produces is dark and monotonous.
a) interesting b) tiresome c) fragrant d) satisfying
5. The entree was good, but the dessert was just mediocre.
a) extra-ordinary b) boring c) dull d) ordinary
6. Ingratitude, more strong than traitor arms
a) patriots b) slaves c) betrayers d) politicians
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘aeroplane’
a) lane b) aero c) aeroplane d) plane
8. Choose the right definition for the given term ‘musicologist’
a) one who studies infants b) one who studies music
c) one who studies animals d) one who studies birds
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is
underlined: The loud noise made the sick woman drive up
the wall.
a) irritated b) amused c) animated d)encouraged
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
A postmortem showed that he had been poisoned.
a) postal delay b) previous action c) examination of dead body d) false report
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with ‘hand’
a) light b) mark c) written d) write
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix “operate” to the root word
a) co b) micro c) en d) im
13. Choose the expanded form of SSC
a) State Subordinate Commission b) Staff Selection Commission
c) State School Certificate d) School System Common
14. The process of storing information in the form of pie-chart.
a) non-verbal output b) decoding c) reporting d) summarising
SET-5
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I A) Choose the most appropriate synonym

1. Poetry which in turn was to be converted into dazzling garments.
a) costly b) shining c) beautiful d) cheap
2. A peaceful pallor spread on her face.
a) darkness b) whiteness c) happiness d) sadness
3. I am no great delinquent in such matters.
a) acceptance b) offender c) playful d) serious
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite
4. Men with fallible memories have sometimes a) perfect b) weak c) thick d) bad
5. In order to find a remote place a) far-off b) nearby c) unsafe d) distant
6. Not anger or exasperation but just simple wonder
a) enjoyment b) irritation c) helplessness d) sadness
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘bicycle’ a) cycle b) bic c) bicycle d) cycles
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “Linguist”
a) one who studies languages b) one who talks continuously
c) one who hates marriage d) one who cuts precious stones
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined:
Orders for the new product are coming in ‘thick and fast’
a) large members b) small volumes c) limited quantity d) appropriate level
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
Her supporters arrived em masse for the rally.
a) as a whole group b) mass media c) employees’ mess d) mass media
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with ‘fast’
a) play b) food c) run d) cycle
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “kind”
a) ion b) ative c) less d) ity
13. Choose the expanded form of “UNI”?
a) United Nation of India
b) United News of India
c) Universal Nutrition India
d) United Nation Information
14. The process getting the gist of a text
a) summarizing b) note taking c) scanning d) skimming
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I A) Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined lexical item in each of the
following sentences. 3×1=3
1. The greatest disadvantage for me was my loss of appetite
a) fault b) hunger c) criticism d) appreciation
2. Principles enunciated by those who offered their advice in past years,
a) planned b) unidentified c) spoken d) thrashed
3. Newspaper cuttings and other loose papers, a 14-ounce tin of pipe tobacco, magazin
es, passport, English money, film – was extravagantly ejected
a) excessively b)completely c) partly d) wholly
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite to the usage of t
he underlined word in the following sentences. 3×1=3
4. Men with fallible memories have sometimes tried
a) strong b) good c) perfect d) permanent
5. Surely they can be tighter when they are mental.
a) frequently b) seldom c) rarely d) doubtfully
6. The link of friendship was snapped
a) damaged b) constructed c) destroyed d) bonded
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘doctor’
a) doct b) doc c) doctor d) doctors
8. Choose the right definition for the given term ‘teetotaller’
a) A person who never smokes b) A person who never tells lies
c) A person who never brushes teeth d) A person who never drinks alcohol
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined: The bowler was hit below t
he belt
a) unfair behaviour b) fair treatement c) under threat d) serious condition
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
Administrators need to maintain better liaison with employees.
a) better performance b) coordination of activities c) enmity with others d) good habits
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound
word with “air”?
a) sea b) port c) pool d) loom
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “comfort”
a) mis b) un c) dis d) in
13. Choose the expanded form of “CV”?
a) Circulum Vitae b) Computer Virus c) Central Vigilance d) Circular Velocity
14. The process of writing using all the important points
a) note making b) hints developing c) summarising d) non-verbal presentation

SET-7

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I A) Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined lexical item in each of the
following sentences. 3×1=3
1. It may be that it is because of their antipathy to pills and potions.
a) liking b) dislike c) forgetfulness d) joy
2. I always have catastrophes when I travel.
a) confusions b) collections c) disasters d) demerits
3. They were content to work in seduced spheres.
a) satisfied b) selected c) allotted d) amused
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite
4. I do claim to represent him in all his ruggedness.
a) softness b) clarity c) foolishness d) doubts
5. I explained to her the close and venerable relationship between Bill and William.
a) respected b) wasted c) meaningful d) disrespected
6. an expanse of pure white serenity breathing peace and contentment.
a) agitation b) calmness c) solidarity d) stillness
7. Choose the clipped form of “Caravan” a) car b) Van c) carve d) raven
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “linguist”.
a) one who studies literature b) one who studies languages
c) one who studies birds d) one who studies lessons
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom “right up one’s alley”
a) begin the journey again b) deceiving somebody c) appealing d) forgetting everything
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence: The management
accepted our proposal “in toto”. a) party b) partially c) totally d) selectively
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “case”
a) step b) river c) stair d) steam
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “code”
a) up– b) en– c) is– d) im–
13. Choose the expanded form of “FDI”
a) Foreign Direct Incentive b)ForeignDirect Investigation
c) Fixed Deposit Investment d) Foreign Direct Investment
14. The process of looking for exact information.
a) Skimming b) Scanning c) Scouting d) Drafting
SET-8
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following sentences. 3×1=3

1. We have eschewed monarchy and autocracy.
a) accepted b) avoided c) informed d) believed
2. I was nodding away to the auctioneer like a bloatocrat.
a) rich b) poor c) clever d) foreigner
3. But she ignored our protests.
a) disregarded b) regarded c) accepted d) understood
B) Choose the antonyms of the italicized words from the options given. 3×1=3
4. We were confined to the sports area.
a) restricted b) sent c) open d) limited
5. It is only a methodical man, I imagine who can always remember to take
the medicine. a) careless b) careful c) lazy d) busy
6. coins bounced to a variety of noisy oblivions.
a) forgetfulness b) remembrance c) strength d) weakness
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘cafeteria’
a) cafete b) caferia c) cafe d) ria
8. Choose the right definition forthe given term “ornithologist”
a) one who studies earthquake b) one who studies birds
c) one who studies language d) one who studies rocks and sand
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined:
idiom - once in a blue moon. a) frequently b) always c) rarely d) now and then
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
The workers pulled the coir strongly. a) rope b) wood c) log d) cart
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “shift”
a) leave b) follow c) collect d) make
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “balanced”
a) im_ b) in_ c) un_ d) down_
13. Choose the expanded form of “VAT”
a) Valuable Added Tax b) Valued Additional Tax
c) Valuable Accumulated Tax d) Valuable Assorted Tax
14. The process of jotting down important points from a text.
a) report writing b) note taking c) note making d) synopsi
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following sentences. 3×1=3

1. Then I set to pondering on the problem what to do next.
a) choosing b) looking
c) discussing d) thinking
2. I kept this up for some minutes but it wouldn’t budge.
a) stop b) move c) break d) close
3. She was distressed that there was not teaching about God and the scriptures.
a) doubtful b) upset c) happy d) delighted
B) Choose the antonyms of the italicized words from the options given. 3×1=3
4. Words of praise and adulation were showered on me.
a) reverence b) admiration c) irresponsibility d) condemnation
5. I shall not attempt to offer original ideas. a) give b) deny c) restrict d) close
6. not anger or exasperation but simple wonder
a) enjoyment b) irritation c) helplessness d) sadness
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘bridegroom’ a) groom b) bride c) ride d) grom
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “misanthrope”
a) one who hates maskind b) one who hates woman
c) one who hates marriage d) one who hates foreignners
9. Choose the correct idiom: idiom - `by the skin of one’s teeth’
a) biting strongly b) fighting leniently c) a narrow escape d) a direct hit
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
This is the magnum opus of the novelist.
a) costly work b) favorite book c) great work d) ordinary work
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “win”
a) defeat b) win c) loss d) victory
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “burden”
a) ly b) ness c) some d) y
13. Choose the expanded form of “PSLV”
a) Polar satellite launch victory b) Polar satellite launch vehicle
c) Power satellite launch vehicle d) Powerful satellite launch vehicle
14. The process by which data is presented in a non - verbal form.
a) Decoding b) Encoding c) Translation d) Transcription
SET-10
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following sentences. 3×1=3

1. Either he has a memory like a river or is an audacious perverter of truth.
a) wicked b) soft c) bold d) cowardly
2. He rammed his handkerchief in his mouth.
a) pushed b) gave c) pulled d) bought
3. I amused her twenty minutes with the scattering of urbane bons mots.
a) witty remarks b) serious remarks c) angry remarks d) sorrowful remarks
B) Choose the antonyms of the italicized words from the options given. 3×1=3
4. After a break fast of thick, stale chapatti with a little butter and sugar spread on it.
a) old b) fresh c) dull d) unused
5. There was no sound but a curious smothered noise from my friend.
a) eager b) strange c) uninteresting d) interested
6. I pulled on it with gaunts and frowns and increasing consternation.
a) anger b) smile c) violence d) sadness
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘chimpanzee’ a) pan b) zee c) chime d) chimp
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “seismologist”
a) one who studies herbs b) one who studies animals
c) one who studies earthquake d) one who studies diseases
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined: idiom `be at logger heads’
a) work willingly b) disagree frequently c) play together d) discuss strongly
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
I received my certificates in absentia .
a) in absence b) directly c) presently d) in a bad condition
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “back”
a) garden b) paper c) car d) verandha
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “comparable”
a) un b) im c) dis d) in
13. Choose the expanded form of “IMF”
a) International Money Fund b) International Monetary Fixation
c) Internal Monetary Fund d) International Monetary Fund
14. The process by writing words or letters using letters of a different alphabet
or language. a) transliteration b) transcription c) translation d) verbal presentation
SET-11
SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
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lexical item in each of the following sentences. 3×1=3

1. If put an end to speculation among my family and friends around that particular to
pic. a) impression b) estimate c) assumption d) assurance
2. But he became grave at once seeing the........a) dead b) alive c) happy d) serious
3. sunshine into dingy places, solace into the afflicted
a) support b) comfort c) apology d) fund
B) Choose the antonyms of the italicized words from the options given.
4. For several hours she thumped the sagging skims of the dilapitated drum.
a) taut b) loose c) strong d) unbroken
5. they consoled me and lauded me on the silver win
a) cursed b) praised c) welcomed d) rejected
6. I pulled myself together sufficiently to hand my card nonchalanthy to the clak.
a) coolly b) concernedly c) irresponsibly d) politely
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘helicopter’ a) heli b) cop c) copter d) helic
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “misogynist”
a) a man who hates marriage b) a man who hates another man
c) a man who hates woman d) a man who likes power
9. Choose the correct idiom - take (somebody) for a ride’.
a) travel happily b) difficult situation c) deceive d) walk a long distance
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence. He was shocked to see a ‘
bandicoot’ peeping from behind the door.
a) a terrorist b) a kind of rat c) a kidnapper d) a wild cat
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “well”
a) do b) for c) fair d) fare
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the root word “cipher”
a) im b) in c) un d) de
13. Choose the expanded form of “MHRD”
a) Minister for Human Resource Development b) Ministry for Hosing Resource Depart
ment c) Ministry for Human Resource Department d) Ministry for Human Resource De
velopment
14. The process of taking photo copies of documents.
a) telex b) teleprinter c) telegram d) xerox
SET-12
SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
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lexical item in each of the following sentences. 3×1=3

1. That seemed quite absurd on her part
a) inconsistent b) logical c) isolated d) tempted
2. If the money lenders who take so glibly about note of hand only.
a) smoothly b) profoundly c) roughly d) merely
3. He showed his inherent ability.
a) inborn b) organised c) acquired d) ob tuned
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite to the usage of t
he underlined word in the following sentences. 3×1=3
4. Memory works with less than its usual perfection.
a) perfectly b) promptly c) properly d) none of the above
5. ‘Well’ I ‘am hanged!’ he said
a) suspend b) detach c) revolved d) incline
6. It is Scarcely more......a) barely b) insufficiently c) inadequately d) plentifully
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘Perambulator’
a) peram b) ram c) pram d) preem
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “Dermatologist”
a) one who studies diseases b) one who studies skin diseases
c) one who studies birds d) one who studies inserts
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined: takes a hard line
a) generous b) lenient c) liberal d) strict
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence. I saw a match of CSK Vers
us KKR a) in b) against c) at d) for
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with
The management accepted our proposal “ear”. a) wall b) call c) sing d) ring
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “collect”
a) in b) re c) un d) de
13. Choose the expanded form of “JEE”
a) Joint Engineering Exam b) Junior Engineering Exam c) Joint Entrance Exam
d) Junior Entrance Exam
14. If you want to have photostat copies of certain book you need to go to section
a) Reference b) Electronic c) Journal d) Regrography
SET-13
SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
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following sentences. 3×1=3

1. A felicitation programme was held in Langol.
a) denial b) refusal c) congratulation d) facility
2. I am always reluctant to trust a departing visitor.
a) unenthusiastic b) unwilling c) willing d) indifferent
3. My heart stopped, my blood congealed
a) mesmerise b) liquid c) frozen d) rejoice
B) Choose the antonyms of the italicized words from the options given. 3×1=3
4. It was extravagantly rejected over an area about the size of a tennis court.
a) ramble b) thriftily c) deserted d) excessively
5. I post an important letter.
a) valuable b) substantial c) great d) unimportant
6. He had a vile meal.
a) good b) bad c) evil d) pleasant
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘influenza’
a) flu b) influence c) bonanza d) influ
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “pacifist”
a) one who opposes harmony b) one who opposes war
c) one who supports war d) one who supports force
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined:
Pulling pranks. a) make note of b) take care of c) make fun of d) winks at
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.We should not do adharma
a) justice b) non–violence c) rituals d) injustice
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “sea”
a) fort b) shore c) store d) mark
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “long”
a) pro b) auto c) in d) un
13. Choose the expanded form of “CAT”
a) Competetive Aptitude Testb) Central Law and Aptitude Test
c) Criminal Law and Aptitude Test\ d) Career Aptitude Test
14. In order to know synonyms and antonyms for a word, you should consult a
a) Dictionary b) Encyclopedia c) Thesaurus d) Wikipedia
SET-14
SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
I A) Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined lexical item in each of the
following sentences. 3×1=3
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1. I ate enough to sate my appetite.

a) abstain b) diet c) fast d) satisfy
2. Women endowed win the spirit of service.
a) gifted b) instilled c) offered d) blocked
3. I pulled on it with grunts and frowns and increasing consternation
a) happy b) anxiety c) trouble d) joy
B) Choose the antonyms of the italicized words from the options given. 3×1=3
4. It is not an easy task to place appropriate guidelines before them.
a) suitable b) unsuitable c) first d) assigned
5. Optimism will be discouraged to take the path of ease.
a) encouraged b) forced c) comfort d) console
6. Naturally I preferred to be the last.
a) liked b) rejected c) elected d) selected
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘demarcate’
a) marc b) mark c) market d) demo
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “Anglophobia”
a) fear of angler b) fear of snake
c) fear of using English d) fear of strangers
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined: burn the mid night oil.
a) walking up late night b) sleeping for a long time
c) last minute preparation d) saving electricity
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
Mr. Chokkalingam is my ‘guru’
a) master b) expert c) disciple d) trainee
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “main”
a) wall b) entrance c) shell d) seal
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “perfect”
a) in b) dis c) im d) un
13. Choose the expanded form of “NAAC”
a) National Assessment and Active commission
b) Naional Assessment and Accrediation committee
c) Native Assessment and Accrediation council
d) National Assessment and Accrediation council
14. A word has and meaning.
a) direct-indirect b) direct – implied c) literary - content d) literal-contextual

SET-15
SECTION - A ( Vocabulary)
I A) Choose the most appropriate synonym.
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a) broadly b) far c) large d) narrowly

2. I ate enough to sate my appetite and my palate
a) sense of taste b) distaste c) sate d) aversion
3. Women endowed with the spirit of service
a) gifted b) instilled c) hindrances d) obstacles
B) Choose the antonyms of the italicized words from the options given.
4. The referee feels one of the boxers is inferior to the other.
a) superior b) lesser c) junior d) menial
5. It is not an easy task to place appropriate guidelines before them.
a) suitable b) unsuitable c) tiffing d) assigned
6. We protested a) followed b) revotted c) agreed d) violence
7. Choose the clipped word for ‘Hippopotamus’
a) hippo b) thalamus c) potato d) thalus
8. Choose therightdefinitionforthe giventerm “Hydrophobia”
a) fear of fishes b) fear of hyperactive
c) fear of water d) fear of hydra
9. Choose the correct idiom for the word that is underlined: at the eleventh hour
a) first moment b) middle moment c) latest moment d) last moment
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
I took my viva voce in February, 2018.
a) written examination b) Aural oral examination
c) Spoken examination d) important examination
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “shoe”
a) lay b) lake c) lace d) lack
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “argue”
a) pro– b) cantra – c) counter – d) bi –
13. Choose the expanded form of “BHEL”
a) Bharat Heavy Electicals Language b) Bharat Heavy Educational Limited
c) Bharat High Electicals Limited d) Bharat Heavy Electicals Limited1
14. One who cooks is called
a) cooker b) cooking c) cooked d) cook
SET-16
SECTION- A ( VOCABULARY)
I) A) Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined lexical item in each
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1. We were confined to the sports arena.

a) bound b) open c) free d) loosened Ans : a) bound
2. I am always reluctant to trust a departing visitor to post an important letter.
a) ready b) unwilling c) eager d) anxious Ans : b) unwilling
3. ‘I always have catastrophes, when I travel’.
a) disaster b) fortune c) prosperity d) success Ans : a) disaster
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite
4. My grandmother accepted her seclusion with resignation. Ans : b) companionship
a) isolation b) companionship c) retirement d) retreat
5. You may find self-seekers enthroned and the patient worker decried.
a) adorned b) elevated c) dethroned d) glorified
6. A fourth was torpedoed in the war.a) saved b) destroyed c) attacked d) damaged
7. Choose the correct prefix for the word “approve” a) mis b) dis c) in d) im
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “feminism”. Ans : a)
a) a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women b) a doctrine that advocates equal r
ights for all
c) a doctrine that advocates women’s welfare. d) a doctrine by women writers
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom “hit the road” Ans : a) set out on a journey
a) set out on a journey b) block a path c) damage a road d) forget a journey
10. Complete the sentence choosing the appropriate phrasal verb.
Come what may, I will you.
a) stand up b) stand for c) stand by d) stand in
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “mark”
a) table b) post c) sheet d) pen
12. Choose the expanded form of “GPS”.
a) Global Positioning System b) Geometric Positioning System
c) Global Placing System d) Geometric Placing Service
13. Choose the correct syllabification of the word ‘spectator’.
a) spect-a-tor b) spe-cta-tor c) spec-ta-tor d) sp-ec-ta-tor
14. Choose the meaning of the foreign word “resume”.
a) summary b) translation c) paragraph d) report
SET-17
SECTION- A ( VOCABULARY)
1. Her silver locks were scattered untidily over her pale, puckered face
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2. It is the efficiency rather than the inefficiency of human memory that compels my
wonder. a) irritation b) inability c) inferiority d) ability
3. we have to re-call the struggles of the past and realize the perils and possibilities…
a) safeties b) dangers c) securities d) certainty
B) Choose the most accurate of the four given words which is opposite .
4. The other teams had already completed their weight in, which is compulsory for all
players. a) required b) obligatory c) voluntary d) compulsion
5. The staff looked so prosperous and unsympathetic.
a) rich b) wealthy c) poor d) luxurious
6. It was at this point that my wife looked at me with an expression of wonder – not an
ger or exasperation. a) irritation b) calmness c) vexation d) annoyance
7. Choose the clipped form of “Demonstration”
a) Demon b) Monster c) Demo d) Station
8. Choose the right definition for the given term “Ornithologist”.
a) one who studies diseases b) one who studies insects
c) one who studies earthquake d) one who studies birds
9. Choose the meaning of the idiom “Back to the wall”
a) In serious difficulty b) abandoning one who is in difficulty
c) try any method to overcome a crisis d) sign of something going wrong
10. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence:
Talking business at dinner is a “faux pas” in France.
a) genuine b) social blunder c) summary d) secret session
11. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “toll”
a) Plaza b) late c) proof d) wheel
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “audible”
a) in b) re c) un d) de
13. Choose the expanded form of “GST”
a) Goods and Service Trade b) Goods and Savings Term
c) Goods and Service Tax d) Good Social Tax
14. Choose the correct syllabification of the word ‘education’
a) edu-ca-tion b) educ-a-tion c) e-du-ca-tion d) ed-uc-at-ion
TWO SETS- SECTION - B ( POETRY & PROSE)
II) A) Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any three (3) of the following in
a sentence.
15. If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature’s holy plan.

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a) What is the figure of speech implied in this line?

Anaphora
b) Why does the poet call it ‘holy’?
The poet calls it ‘holy’ because Nature is God’s work from heaven.
16. For he’s a fiend in feline shape, a monster of depravity.
a) Identify the poem and the poet.
Poem: Macavity, the mysterious cat
Poet : T.S.Eliot134
b) Explain the phrase ‘monster of depravity’.
Macavity is an evil monster of all devilish qualities.
17. “A life that knows no kneeling and bending
We are proud and feel so tall”
a) What kind of a life, does the poet talk about?
The poet talks about a life which is not known how to kneel and bend.
b) Pick out the alliterated words.
Knows, no, kneeling
18. “And nothing can we call our own but death
And that small model of the barren earth”
a) Pick out the rhyming words in these lines.
Death and earth
b) What is the small model of the barren earth?
Human body is the small model of the barren earth.

SET-2
15. ‘ I have learned to wear many faces like dresses’ –
a) State the figure of speech in the above line.
Simile
b) Who does the term ‘I’ refer to ?
‘I’ refers to the poet Gabriel Okara.
16. ‘The budding twigs spread out their fan
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there.’
a) Pick out the rhyming words in the given lines.
Fan, can ; air , there.
b) Describe the activity of the twigs.
The twigs spread the air.
17. ‘He’s outwardly respectable (They say he cheats at cards)
And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s
a) Identify the poem and the poet.
Name of the poem: Macavity, the Mystery cat
Name of the poet : T.S. Eliot
b) Whose footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s?
Macavity’s footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s.
18. ‘… - for within the hollow crown
That rounds the mortal temples of a
king
Keeps Death his court, and there the antic sits,
a) Where is the hollow crown placed?
The hollow crown is placed around the temples of a king.
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44.Read the following advertisement and respond to it with a resume/bio-data/CV

con sidering yourself
fulfilling the conditions specified:
[Write XXXX for your name and YYYY for your address]
From, 31st Oct 2018
R. Rajkumar,
Door No.34, V.O.C. Street,
Karuppayurani, Madurai 625 020.
To
The Advertiser,
Post Box No.1998,
C/o The Hindu,
Chennai – 02.

Sir / Madam,
Sub: Application for the post of English Teacher – Reg.
Ref: Your Advt in “The Hindu” dt 29th Oct 2018.

With reference to the above advt, I wish to apply for the same as a candidate. I enclose herewith my detail
ed
resume for your kind perusal. If I am selected for the above post in your esteemed institution, I shall prove
myself
my teaching efficiency and sincerity in the task assigned to me.
I thank you,
Yours faithfully,
Encl: Resume R. Rajkumar

WRITING CONVERSATION (Type –)

42. Write a dialogue between a passenger and ticket examiner with minimum of four exchanges.
Ticket Examiner : Show me your ticket please
Passenger : Sorry sir, My ticket is lost.
Ticket Examiner : You seem to be educated.
Passenger : Yes sir. But someone picked my pocket.
Ticket Examiner : Don’t tell lies.
Passenger : No sir. Believe me.
Ticket Examiner : Ok. But you have to pay the fine.
Passenger : OK sir. I will.
Frame a dialogue with at least four utterances between a bus conductor and a passenger
who does not have change for the bus – fare.
Bus Conductor : Excuse me sir, Where do you want to go?
Passenger : I want to go to Trichy sir.
Bus Conductor : How many tickets?
Passenger : Three tickets.
Bus Conductor : Give me Rs. 360/-
Passenger : Here is Rs. 2000/-
Bus Conductor : I don’t have change. Give me exact fare.
Passenger : No problem. I will get from you when I get down.

III) A) Answer any seven of the following: 7 X 2 = 14

27) Report the following dialogue :
Taj : Where are you going now?

Harsha : I am going to the library. Are you coming with me ?

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Ans : Taj asked Harsha where he was going then. Harsha replied that she was going to the library and ask
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if she (Taj) was coming with her. (Harsha)

28)Change into passive voice of the following sentence:

Vani wrote a letter to the editor . She posted it yesterday.
Ans : A letter was written to the editor by Vani and it was posted by her yesterday.

27. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense forms of the verbs given in brackets:

I (call) for an interview and ( make ) to sit in a large waiting room.

Ans : had called, made
28. The stranger said to the boy,“ Where do you live?”. (Rewrite using reported
speech) Ans: The stranger asked the boy where he lived.
29. The dog did not bark. We were not aware of the stranger’s entry. (Combine using ‘ If’)
If the dog had not barked, we would not have been aware of the stranger’s entry.
30. There has been an accident. Buses are being diverted. ( Combine into a compound sentence)
There has been an accident and so buses are being diverted.

37. Correct the errors in the following sentences:

a) Do not discuss about your problems
here. Ans : Do not discuss your problems
here.
b) Many a question remain unanswered.
Ans : Many a questions remains
unanswered.
c) Siva is a clever boy, is he?
Ans : Siva is a clever boy, isn’t he?
d) Answer all questions, without omitting each.
Ans : Answer all questions without omitting any.

2mark question
1. Why did the grandmother accompany the author to school?
2. What is a tight corner? What happens when one finds oneself in a tight corner?
3. When does human memory work with less than its usual capacity?
4. Why did Mary Kom call herself ‘lucky’?
5. What is the difference between a physical and a mental tight corner?
6.What happened to Bryson when he leaned to tie his shoelace?
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