Sslc English II Paper Study Material

Section-A (Non-Detailed) I) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases’ given below to form a complete meaningfulparagraph: Kumar watched ………..(1) ………….flying in a ………(2) …………….and remembered the time when he had seen ………(3) ……………. and his father had told him that the birds had come there to stay only ………..(4) ………..and would soon leave the …….(5) and return to their home in the Artic. a) for a short while b) the migratory birds c) the place of their sojourn d) nestlings in vedanthangal e) Streamlined ‘V’. Answers: 1. The migratory birds 2. Streamlined ‘v’ 3. Nestlings in vedanthangal 4. for a short while 5. The place of their sojourn b) Read the following sentences and identify the character/Speech: (Question NO.6-10) Unit-1 SAM Name of the Character 1) Shelly 2) Goldy 3) Diane 4) Sam Role of the character a School boy a dog – its paw was hurt Shelley named goldy. owner of the dog, blind lady Goldy’s original name 1 Unit – 2 The Piano Lesson 1. Dad * a flying officer in army * Bought a piano for Mum * Got a new job in accounting firm 2. Mum * Fond of learning piano by herself. * The author’s mother 3. The author * Narrator of the story Rob Reilly Unit-3 The face of Judas Iscariot 1. The old priest 2. The artist * Narrator of the story to the author. * Painting a mural for the cathedral in a Sicilian town * Painting Child Jesus and Judas Iscariot 3. A twelve year old boy 4. The beggar * Model for Child Jesus * Model for Judas Iscariot The same twelve year old boy Unit 4 Swept Away 1. Serge * a Council worker * Living in Lunel with his wife Celine 2. Celine * the wife of serge * Disappeared in flood. Unit – 5 1. The author’s brother A Close Encounter * a tinkerer * bought a DC motor from a pawn shop * Saddled on his “beast of an invention” Unit-6 The Summer Flight 1. Kumar * a brilliant Indian engineer * Working for an MNC in USA * a green card holder 2 Unit-7 1. Hubert Caught Sneezing * a little boy of fourteen * Tackled to trap the three thieves. Unit-1 Sam C. Match the following 1. Goldy 2. Shelly 3. Diane 4. Sam 5. Mom Answers: 1. Goldy 2. Shelly 3. Diane 4. Sam 5. Mom the dog’s pet name the boy the dog’s rightful owner name of the dog notice in the paper notice in the paper the dog’s rightful owner the boy the dog’s pet name name of the dog (Question NO.11 – 15 ) Unit-2 The Piano Lesson 1. Dad 2. Dad bought 3. Mum 4. Dad’s New Job 5. The piano was positioned Answers: 1. Dad 2. Dad bought 3. Mum 4. Dad’s New Job 5. The piano was positioned - a piano for Mum fond of playing the piano a flying officer in the living room Chartered accountant 3 a flying officer a piano for Mum fond of playing the piano Chartered accountant in the living room Unit-3 The Face of Judas Iscariot 1. The old priest 2. Cathedral 3. The model for the child Jesus 4. The model for Judas Iscariot 5. The unfinished masterpiece Answer:1. The old priest 2. Cathedral 3. The model for the child Jesus 4. The model for Judas Iscariot 5. The unfinished masterpiece narrating the story of an artist Sicilian town a 12 year old boy the same boy the portrait of Judas the portrait of Judas the same boy Sicilian town narrating the story of an artist a 12 years old boy Unit -4 Swept away 1. Serge 2. Jack 3. Lunel 4. Celine 5. Amandine Answer: 1. Serge 2. Jack 3. Lunel 4. Celine 5. Amandine Council worker teacher a small town wife of serge Celine daughter a small town Celine’s daughter wife of serge teacher council worker 4 Kumar Worked 3. Kumar 2.Unit-5 A Close Encounter 1. The motor was mounted 5. Grandpa and grandma at an MNC in United States sacrificed many necessities green card a brilliant Indian engineer watching T.V. There are geniuses and tinkers 2. The author’s brother 3. Kumar’s brother and sister 4. The author thought living everywhere a tinkerer from a pawn shop on the main frame his brother was dead. 5 . Kumar Worked 3.V. and serving coffee green card. He bought a Dc motor 4. 5. Kumar obtained Answer: 1. He bought a Dc motor 4. Kumar’s brother and sister 4. Grandpa and grandma Kumar Obtained - a brilliant Indian engineer at an MNC in united states sacrificed many necessities watching T. The author thought Answer: 1. There are geniuses and tinkers 2. The author’s brother 3. and serving coffee 5. Kumar 2. his brother was dead from a pawn shop a tinkerer living everywhere on the main frame Unit -6 The summer flight 1. The motor was mounted 5. A _____________________________ is not a pet animal. 6 . 2. 2. a) Shelley and Sam b) Sam and Goldy c) Diane and Sam 5. Choose the correct answer:[ Q. The boy found the _____________________________________ with a hurt p pan a) Labrador b) Doberman c) Pomeranian. The important job the dog had was ___________________________________ a) To catch the thieves b) to guard Diane’s house c) to guard Diane. The narrator’s father came from ____________________________ a) Piano.NO: 16 -20] 1.Unit-1 SAM D. Dad bought ______________________________________ for mum a) Dresses b) books c) a guitar d) a piano 4. 4. The boy called the dog______________________________________ a) Sweey b) goldy c) browny 3. a) Blue b) brown c) white d) black 3.farm. Dad finally got a job in _______________________________________ a) Military b) in a shop c) an accounting firm d) an agri. His father was dressed in a __________________________ uniform. Mum became obsessed with her_________________________________ a) Son b) Cooking c) House work d) piano 6. ____________________________ were reunited. a) eight b) twenty c) three d) five. 5. a) Dog b) cat c) tiger Unit-2 The piano Lesson 1.shop b) Office c) the war d) the theatre. When the author’s father came home. he was ___________ years old. 5. 3. Mr.Unit-3 The Face of Judas Iscariot 1.The narrator’s brother was a __________________________________________ a) Mechanic b) painter c) tinkerer 7 d) driver . The Villainous model the artist sought was _______________________________ a) A difficult to find b) readily available c) located easily d) unwilling to pose for him. Jack poderos was a ____________________ a) A council worker b) fire man c) teacher d) neighbor. The model was actually _______________________________________________ a) The artist’s Son c) angry with the artist b) one who posed for the child Jesus d) tortured by the artist. Serge and Celine lived in __________________ a) a hut b) a tent c) a mansion d) a terraced home. 4. 3. Jack b) a fireman c) serge Unit-5 A CLOSE ENCOUNTER: 1). 4. 2. The artist was Painting_______________________________________________ a) The life of Judas Iscariot c) the life of a an aged man b) the life of a young man d) The life of Jesus. Unit-4 Swept Away 1. The model for the child Jesus was____________________________________ a) Six year old b) twelve year old c) fourteen years old d) an infant. The town lunel was affected by _________________ a) Snow fall b) volcano c) violent storm and flood d) fire. Celine was taken up from flood by ______________ a) Mr. Serge was a ____________________ a) Teacher b) an officer c) a council worker d) neighbour. The brothers started off the ride with ______________________________ a) a thumbs up sign b) a wave of the flag c) whistle d) a gunshot d) Amandine 2). 2. The young man who approached the artist begged for____________________________ a) Money b) wine c) food d) clothes 5. 3. a) Cruel b) strict c) soft and sweet d) unloving Unit-7 Caught Sneering 1. I gave him the thumb up also and he pushed off to get the bike up to speed before throwing the switch. Kumar’s apartment was in _________________________________________ a) New York b) London c) Washington d) Paris 2.[Q. He bought _________________ from a local pawn shop for twenty bucks. a) Hut b) mansion c) room d) tent. Hubert entered into a ___________________ for help. Kumar was deputed on an assignment to ___________________________ a) China b) Africa c) America d) England 3. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: . E. He threw his leg over the contraption and held his thumb up for contact just like in these old war movies where the guy on the ground spins the propeller of the plane. Kumar’s mother was a _________________________________ Creature. put his bike helmet on along with his leather gloves. a) Four b) six C) three d) five 2.NO: 21-25] My brother saddled up on his beast of an invention. There were __________________________ thieves hiding in the cupboard. a) Tinkling b) pleasure c) goal d) worries 4. 8 . The birds mind had an important ____________________________to pursue.3). Hubert travelled on his _______________________________________________ a) Horse b) elephant c) donkey d) bicycle. a) a DC motor b) an AC motor c) wheels d) tires 4). A pulley was mounted to the ___________________________________ a) Seat b) back wheel c) hand bar d) steering Unit – 6 The Summer Flight 1. That was the danger. but the bike was much too fast. He turned it sharply around the corner and disappeared around the block. the man on the ground gave the ‘thumb up’ signal after spinning the propeller of an aero plane. The phrase refers to the brother’s invention.‘We have lifted off. I could see my brother was having a little trouble turning the bike around. 9 . So he was out of breath. The beast came to life and the bike hurried off into the distance. Darting through the double gate of the back yard I managed to escape under the clothes line to the back fence. In the old war movies. What danger befell the boy watching the rider? 5. How did the boy escape from the danger? Answer: 1. Thus he escaped from the danger. I tried to keep up with him. 3. The bike headed straight for the boy at top speed. 4. The brother on the bike who gave the ‘thumbs up’ signal looked like the character in the movie. 5. The boy ran fast. Why was the boy out of breath? 4. In what way the brother’s behaviour like that of the character in the movie? 3. I yelled! My brother put his hand down and threw the switch. It was to carry him like a clumsy animal 2. Questions:1. Tried as I was I had to run for my life to keep ahead of the invention. He could not keep up with the bike. Standing there out of breath with my hands on my knees. The boy darted through the double gate and ran under the clothes line to the back fence. When he reappeared minutes later he was headed straight for me at a high rate of speed. What do the words “beast of an invention” refer to? 2. It waited out till evening one day. All the neighbours’ were surprised.31-33] Unit1-SAM 1. He nursed it. Goldy licked her face. He named it Goldy. They became friends. Goldy’s real owner came there. Its paw was hurt and bleeding. 30) He rose in his position and after two years he bought a new piano for mum I Answer in a Paragraph: - [Q. Study the given mind map and fill in the incomplete details [Q. So.NO:.NO:. It followed him to school. 29) At last Dad got a job. 10 . Narrate the story “Sam” in you own words: Shelly was a school boy. he gave the dog to her. __________________ All the neighbours ___________________ They had to sell ______________ Dad was sad because ____________________ At last Dad got _____________________ He rose in his position and after two years ___________ Answers: 26) Mum practiced and within month she composed a tune.F. 27) They had to sell the piano because they had no money.26-30] Dad had bought Mum a piano We positioned it in the living room Mum practised and within a month. He saw a wounded dog. 28) Dad was sad because he had no job. Narrate the story “The face of Judas Iscariot” in your own words. He saved money. So his father got a piano on loan and presented it to her. But the loan was not paid. 11 . The author’s mother was interested in playing a piano. At last the man revealed the painter that he was the model for child Jesus in the same painting. A painter wanted to paint the figures of Jesus Christ and Judas Iscariot. Narrate the story “The piano Lesson”. He searched for the models. He was full of sing. Dad got a job. So it was taken away. he found a man. He finished the figure of Jesus Christ using twelve year old boy. Unit-3The Face of Judas Iscariot 3. She was able to play the piano well. After some years. Mum was sad. He used him as a model for Judas Iscariot.Unit-2 The Piano lessons 2. He bought Mum a new piano two years later. But he could not find model for Judas Iscariot. Use abbreviations and acronyms and numbers for figures. adverbs. Omit un-important ideas in the rough draft. and main verbs. Finalize the details. Write the Fair Draft in a single Paragraph. Remove structural words as pronouns.making carefully.NO. Arrange the main points with the sub-points from the selected content words systematically. Omit the repeated subject and example. conjunctions and interjections. adjectives. Form small sentences meaningfully.34-35 5+5=10 MARKS. Add words of continuity. Select content words such as nouns. Give the title already selected. Steps involved in note – making:Read the passage once and understand fully. Steps to be followed in summarizing:Go through the note. 12 . helping verbs (auxiliaries). articles. NOTE – MAKING AND SUMMARISING.ENGLISH PAPER II SECTION –B (Language Functions -15 marks) Q. Write the rough draft and revise it. Get an over –all idea and select a suitable title. prepositions. Thus these insects provide us with food and clothing. a) 6 legs 2. pretty little ladybirds and fluttering moths are a joy to behold. Their strong. Insects can be grouped into two main kinds from man’s point of viewthose insects which are useful to man and those which do more harm than good to us. Note –Making:INSECTS 1. Insects like locusts and mosquitoes are harmful to us. In fact they are the most plentiful of all living creatures. Bees collect nectar and wax from flowers. 3. Mosquitoes bite us and spread dangerous diseases like malaria. b) give joy ii) elegant butterflies. Bees and silkworms are examples of useful insects. iii) pretty little lady bird 13 i) sweep in swarms i) bite people ii) destroy fields. Make notes of the following passage and 35. They have no backbone and their body is divided into three parts. ii) spread diseases. . Silkworms are kept by man for the silk they produce. Harmful insects a) Locusts _ b) Mosquitoes4. fine lustrous silk is used to make clothes. We get honey and amber from beehives. a) Bees B) Silkworms i) collect nectar and wax i) strong silk ii) give honey and amber ii) make clothes b) no backbone c) body into 3 parts c) Provide food and clothing. They are interesting. Model Exercise:- 34. Beautiful insects a) Neither useful nor harmful c) Examples i) fluttering moths. Locusts sweep into fields in swarms and destroy leaves and grains of plants and trees. Prepare a summary using the notes: [5+5=>10] Insects are small creatures having six legs. The multi coloured butterflies. The very sight of these creatures fills us with delight.head. Special features of insects. Every year millions of people become ill or even die due to mosquitoe bites. thorax and limbs. Useful insects. elegant and beautiful.II. There are some other insects which are neither useful nor harmful to us. 14 . Useful insects like bees and silkworms provide us food and clothing. Their sights give us delight. II. Their body has three parts. Beautiful insects like butterflies and lady birds are neither useful nor harmful but elegant and pretty. Subject+ AV+ MV+ Information. Of words summarized 210 75 Q.) Question word (who. what.head.. Beautiful insects like butterflies and moths are neither harmful nor useful.Summarising:Rough draft:INSECTS Insects have six legs and no backbone. The harmful insects like locusts and mosquitoes destroy fields and spread diseases. Insects are grouped into three kinds.head. when.No :. Harmful insects like locusts and mosquitoes destroy fields and spread diseases. Of words given: No. Useful insects like bees and silkworms give honey and silk respectively. subject+ AV+MV+ Others. Why. thorax and limbs. Their body is divided into three parts. ‘wh’ question ‘wh’ QW+ AV+ Subject+MV+ Others? Yes. how. Completion of Dialogue writing. Details:No. subject+ AV+ not+ Mv+ Others. ‘Yes/ No’ question? AV+ Subject+ MV+ Others? Notes:AV MV QW = = = Auxiliary verb Main verb (be/do/ have modals) (write/ read/ prepare. whom. et.36. how far). No.40. Their sight gives us delight. Fair Draft: INSECTS Insects have six legs and no backbone. There are mainly three kinds of insects. thorax and limbs. whose. how long. how much. which. where. Important points to be remembered in completing the dialogue:Read the in completed dialogue and think about the subject matter. Subject noun (or) Object noun Time (in 1990. otherwise she will mark You absent. you may.am on july. : you must inform your class teacher. madam? : Yes.> come Did+ come <-> came. Use short grammatical sentences and choose informal style.before. Madam? : Of course. Object noun. ( since Monday. Subject Change I <-> You My <-> your Me <. STUDENT TEACHER STUDENT : Shall I go now. 15 . Why are you late? : My bus broke down. Distance ( about 2 kms) Duration of time. after . for many years). no= >158 in the text book).> you We <-> you Our <->your Us <-> you Verb change:Am <-> are Shall < -> will Was <-> were Does+ come < -> comes Do+ come <. ( due to /for/ because of + noun). I will not Madam. You can go. So I could not come to school on time. at 6. Model exercise:Complete the following appropriately. Avoid idioms and phrases and be spontaneous and natural (For more details refer page. STUDENT TEACHER STUDENT TEACHER : May I come in. Will you come againg late? : No.Question Word Who Whom What / Which When <=> <=> <=> <=> <=> <=> <=> <=> <=> <=> Where Why How far How long Information Subject noun. at home ) Reason. then) Place ( in karur. Section-C (Communicative skills) a) Sumathi has won the first at an elocution competition. Good. The manner in which she spoke and how she had overcome her nervousness. describing the number of contestants. sir. But I did well. Sir Good evening. Sarathy visits the doctor. complaining of a headache and fever. 16 . with a minimum of five utterances each. O. I feel so uneasy. Sir. She excitedly informs her mother of this. Mom.K. Mom. At what level was it conducted? At my school level How did you feel while participating? I was nervous. I have won a prize at an elocution competition. Write a dialogue with a minimum of five exchanges for this situation. Which prize did you win? The first prize. Sarathy Doctor Sarathy Doctor Sarathy Doctor Sarathy Doctor Sarathy : : : : : : : : : Good evening. How do you feel now? My head is very painful. Sumathi Mother Sumathi Mother Sumathi Mother Sumathi Mother Sumathi Mother Sumathi Mother : : : : : : : : : : : : Mummy. Open your mouth. Congrats. Oh! Very good. Very good. I am very happy Why my dear child? Because. Build conservation between the doctor and sarathy. Sir Take these tablets. Thank you. You’ll be alright Thank you. What’s your problem? I have headache and fever. How are your studies? We are planning to celebrate Deepavali function in our house. enabling him/her to join a computer course. Tirunelveli. Yours lovingly. Write a letter to the principal of your school requesting him/her to provide you with a bonafide certificate. Tanking you. Xxxx Address on the cover: TO C. From: Xxxx Yyyy To: The Principal Government High School.42. Bring your camera also. I am the student of 10th “A” in your school. You are planning to celebrate a festival in the house. 957. Sir. High Schoo. Date .Aditya. Yyyyy. I am fine. Subject: Asking for a bonfide certificate. I invite you to attend the function. Write a letters to your cousin asking her / him to come over with some things that you need for the arrangements. Thanking you Yours faithfully. So I request you give me a bonafide certificate. Palayamkottai. I wish to join a computer course. I want some crackers. How are you? I am studying well. Y city. Xxxxx Address on the cover: TO The Principal.. Yyyyy. 17 Y city. Govt. Bharthi Street. Date: Dear Aditya. Y city. Yours lovingly. How are you? Vedanthangal. Y city. How are you? I am studying well. Krishna. We must help to stop this.624620 Vedasandur (T. I am fine.T) Write a letter to your friend describing a particular bird that you saw.95. Karur-1 I am studying well. Date: Dear friend. C.Raja D.Gudalur. I am fine.Write a letter to your friend describing your reaction to the various acts of violence you are aware of. The twin tower blast in USA and Mumbai bomb blast in India are cruel and inhuman. Date: Dear Raja. No. R. Xxxxx Address on the cover: To Mr. big street. Xxxxxxxxx Address on the cover:TO Mr.K) Dindigul (D. I saw a beautiful parrot in 18 . Yours lovingly. It was nice. Failure is the stepping stone for success. Sir. Yours faithfully. Tirunelveli. Chitra No. Anna salai. Sub: Change of address – reg. Y city. Head post office. How are you? I am studying well. All the best. Karur. I request to redirect all the letters to the above address. Y city. Don’t Worry for it. I have shifted my house to the following address. Karur 19 . Head post office.957. Xxxxxx Address on the cover: To The Post Master.25. Date: From: Xxxx Yyyy To: The post master. Yours lovingly. Date: Dear Chitra. Thanking you. Chennai . bharathi street. Xxxxx No.156. I came to know that you lost your championship by just one point. I am fine.Write a letter to your friend consoling him/ her who lost the athletic championship by just one point. Xxxxxxx Address on the cover:To Miss. Write a letter to the postmaster informing him of your change of address. Write a letter to the manager of a bank. asking him/her information regarding the bank loan facilities for further studies. From Xxxx Yyyy To The Bank Manager. State Bank of India. State Bank of India. Kindly send me all the in formation about the loan facilities. I would like to know the loan facilities offered by you. Xxxxxx Address on the cover: To The Bank Manager. Sub: Requesting to provide in formation about loan facilities – Reg. Yours faithfully. Y city. Date: I want to do my higher studies. In this regard. Sir. Tirunelveli. Tiruneveli 20 . Nehru Street. Nehru Street. Mouth watering. Delicious food. Write catchy slogan Guidance for catchy slogans with products. you long for more and more Crave and rave Vegetarian Restaurant. Kids and parents! Nice mouth watering! Hygienic Preparation! Rush In! Delicious Food! Affordable Price. Hygienic Preparation. Internet 9. No. Available it.C 6. No.Poster. 21 . Washing powder 8. Choose from a wide variety. Give a topic for the advertisement Colour the poster and draw the relevant diagram. Give contact number and the given address at the bottom of the poster.:1.23. Computer course 10. Dress material 2. A. Hotel -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> Makes you smart and Elegant Walk with pride Pearls in your mouth Quick relief Bring home Switzerland Draws every one by fragrance Stain Champion Connect world Placement assured Feel at home. Coimbatore. Perfume 7. Prepare an advertisement for the following products using the appropriate language. Mention special points such as offers and discounts. Crave and Rave Restaurant.preparation Here are some details about a commercial organization. Coimbatore. Tooth Paste 4. Shoes 3. Pain balm 5. Prepare an advertisement bringing out its best features. Affordable price. Key:Mention the key words gives in the questions.23. c) Latest Model electronic Gadget Oil Merchants! Rush in!! Latest electronic gadgets cheap. 17. 10% Discount. Karur. Pick and Use Available at. Tirunelvelli. 1. Handy. Egmore. ladies and gentlemen! Marvelous vehicles! Cheap price!! Smooth to ride. Venue: Guild of service hall. handy. new street. Colorful toys. Swarm in! Only 3 days left! Grab the offer!! Pay 10% less!!! Colorful ones.toxic material. Egmore. Pick and choose from a wide variety Available at guild of service. Available at TVS Motors.toxic. Modern Electronics. made of non. novel. safe to use. novel. smooth and easy to write unbelievable Select from a wide choice. No. Available at modern pens. Kids. Hall. Chennai-8. safe to use. mileage giving. safe to use. b) Newly invented vehicle: Youth. handy. 2. Palayamkottai 3) Prepare an advertisement for the below catchy words and phrases.35. non. Chennai-8 Expanding Headlines:- 22 . lovely.a) Long lasting pens for examination Children and students! Rush in!! Nice Pens ! Less Cost!! Colorful pens. Sale for 3 days only 3. Toddlers and pranksters! Rush in. easy and safe to use. big street. A Space scientist has discovered a new planet in space. 5) Indian awarded Nobel Prize for physics. centre or end of the sentence. Some Dutch teenaged boys have arrived in India for reunion with their families here. Supply suitable articles.Things to follow:Expand the headline into a meaningful Sentence Expand the initials and abbreviations. 2) Scientist discovers new planet. 7) Jewels stolen from house in Mylapore. A business campaign has been launched in China to increase business growth there.finals in Chennai. to discuss rehab. 9) Parents arrested for child abuse. The Police department has rescued thirty child labourers in Agra. recently 3) Business Campaign launched in china. 8) Dutch teens arrive for reunion with family. 4) Thirty child labourers rescued in Agra. Some parents have been arrested recently in Madurai for abusing their children. Meets C. Model:1) Mobile phones banned in schools.12 Lakhs have been stolen from a house in Mylapore. 10) Andhra X1 beat Viva to enter Football Cup semifinals. Andhra X1 team has defeated Viva team to enter Football cup semi.M. Supply suitable punctuation marks. 6) Foreign secy. Add Adjectives and adverbs suitably Add relevant details at the beginning. India’s foreign secretary for Srilanka is going to meet the chief minister of Tamil Nadu to discuss rehabilitation to the Tamilians there. An Indian has been awarded Nobel Prize for his new theory in physics. Mobile phones have been banned in school and other Educational Institutions. Jewels worth of Rs. 23 . 52) The difference between the expenditure on food and rent is equal to that on_________ a) Entertainment b) education C) clothes d) savings 53) The expenditure on education is ________________________ that on food. Aditya's Monthly Expenditure Entertainment 5% Education 15% Food 30% Cloths 20% Rent 20% Savings 10% 50) Mr. Aditya’s expenditure on food and clothes is equal. Savings 53. Half of 54. Twice. Aditya spends the maximum on _____________________________ a) Rent b) clothes c) food d) education 51) State whether the following statement is true or not. Aditya’s Monthly expenditure: Mr. 24 .Study the Pie. A) Twice b) less than c) half of d) equal to Answer:50. a) Greater thanb) double c) half of d) twice 54) The expenditure on Savings is ________________________ that on entertainment. Mr.Chart and answer the questions given below:Mr. True 52. Food 51. HINTS DEVELOPING Points to remember:Read the passage twice or thrice carefully. so it flew here and there in search of water. there is a way. Where there is a will. and went to the jar and found only small quantity of water in it.etc. Add helping verbs. therefore.only small Quantity of water.thinks a while. The crow brought some small pebbles and started putting into it one by one. write the story in past tense.brings Small pebbles.while. thus. One day the crow was very thirsty. prepositions and articles suitable. MORAL:Knowledge is Power.hit on an ideas. Arrange the matter in two or three paragraphs Give a Suitable title which reflects the central idea. mean. 25 . Understand the passage well Develop the hints into sentences. It was too difficult for the crow to drink and it thought of a plan. Slowly.then.puts into jarwater comes up – crow drinks water flies happily –learn.goes to jar.flies here and there finds far. as soonas. Add Adverbs like so. the water level came up and the crow drank the water and flew away happily.knowledge is power.backyard cottage. Model:A crow – thirst. If the events in the passage are in present tense. Finally. ANSWER:A CROW Once there lived a crow along a town side. besides. soon. At last it found a jar at the backyard of a cottage. Hotel -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> Stain Champion Draws every one by fragrance Quick relief Feel at home.C 6. Planting of trees should be encouraged in schools and colleges. Perfume 7. Shoes 3. Trees should not be cut down as it aids rainfall in plenty. Makes you smart and Elegant Pearls in your mouth Placement assured Bring home Switzerland Walk with pride Connect world 26 . TOPIC:Protect trees. Match the slogans with their products:- 1. They can even have this as an aim in their life. Dress material 2. Washing powder 8. For more details refer Page No: 162 in textbook.Planting of trees – encourage – in schools. Tooth Paste 4. Trees are the main source of natural resources. It will be far more better if we create awareness among the public about the importance of saving and preventing the cutting down of trees. Pain balm 5. create awareness in public – regarding – saving trees – preventing – cutting down trees. protect Nature. Internet 9.Hints Developing Model:-2 Trees – wealth of nation – should not be cut down – forests aid rainfall – natural resources – students – aim in life. A. colleges. Students should understand the importance of planting and saving trees as much as possible. ANSWERS: Trees are the Wealth of a nation as nature plays an important role in the development of a nation. Computer course 10. 3. Slippers On your guard Dazzle and Sparkle you are what you wear. Tooth Paste 4. Tooth Paste 4. Dress material 2. 27 . Detergent 2. Clothes 4. go. Dresses ANSWER:1. A 1. 5. b) You are what you wear c) The magic of words d) Dazzle and sparkle e) On your guard. 2. Wrist watch 2. Clean with a glee make fire in a rare way Don’t need to press our dress.C 6. Box of Matches 5. Hotel -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> Makes you smart and Elegant Walk with pride Pearls in your mouth Quick relief Bring home Switzerland Draws every one by fragrance Stain Champion Connect world Placement assured Feel at home.Point pent 3. Jewellery 3. Perfume 7. Slippers B a) Get set. Clothes 4. Computer course 10. Detergent Ball. go. Flawless writing flows. Answer:1. Pain balm 5. Shoes 3. The magic of words Get set. f) Wear and tear. Wrist watch 2. A. Ball. 4.Answer: 1. Pens 5. Washing powder 8. Internet 9. Clean with a glee Wash and use even torn clothes Don’t need to press out dress. Match the following products and slogans:A 1. Wash and use even torn clothes Flawless writing flows. Pens 5.Point pent Tooth Paste Box of Matches Dress - B make fire in a rare way. Jewellery 3. Salai 3rd Lane 13th Cross Road 3rd Cross Road 2nd Lane 1st Lane 28 Kumaran’s Salai . Go a few meters It’s Just opposite to Look for bus stop / college/ Petrol bunk / Fire stations Observe the given route keenly Note the spot where you are Give the directions Say the land marks Use imperative sentences.K.ROAD MAP:ROAD MAP DIRECTIONS:D) Guidance:Go straight on Cross the road Walk past the road Points to remember:- Turn left/ right Use the over bridge. MODEL:Study the road map given below. High School Your friend is here Exhibition on India’s Heritage X 4th Land V. Help your friend reach the exhibition on India’s heritage. 6th Lane 2nd Cross Road Govt. A water conservation measure. Deck . His voice no longer heard. You say. A creature of heroic blood. because the taps are dry. The flame that lit the battle’s wreck Shone round him O’er the dead. Casablanca The boy stood on the burning deck. he would not go Without his father’s word. go . Salai till you reach the 5th lane. faint in death below. Reach the 6th lane through the 2nd cross road. Read the poem given below and complete it paraphrase with suitable phrases in the given blanks.WRECK. A proud though child like form. Where all but him had fled. word – Heard. She told you to plant trees and you paid her no need and now the taps are dry. Yet beautiful and bright he stood. The father. The flames rolled on.Below stood – blood. DEAD. Section-D F) Read the poem given below and fill in thde blanks with the rhyming words. Storm – form. Reach the exhibition nearby. As born to rule the storm.K. They released a water rationing schedule today. You should have rationed your greed 29 .Answer:Proceed along the V.Fled. But you did not see the wisdom of her pleas. and now the taps are dry. The shining 2. when she told you -not to cut down forest trees. Hope is a __________on a hot day. Hope lets us __________of a future and doesn’t allow us to be ________. ANSWERS:1. Hope is to remain positive when going gets tough. beautiful things never die. You should have controlled your greed and paid attention when she told you (66) not to cut down the forest. Hope gives us a _______attitude when things go wrong. 3. 2. she told you to plant trees.What is Hope? Hope is the bright shining light which keeps darkness at bay Hope is the gentle cold breeze on a hot summer day. You did (63) no heed to her when.and paid her heed. And now this is no water in the taps. Now there is no (64) water. 5. 1. You tell me that (65) they released a water rationing schedule to control and distribute a limited supply of water in order to conserve water. Hope is __________ light. Hope is seeking more when others think you had enough Hope is the dreaming of tomorrow Hope is simmering under sorrow Hope is the sparkle of tears in our eyes Hope is a beautiful thing. Hope keeps ____________ things alive/ external. but you did not understand how (67) the wisdom of her pleas. Breeze 3. Positive 30 . 4. Read the poem given below and complete its paraphrase with suitable phrases in the given blanks. SECTION –D TRANSLATION 1V Question Number: .4.by. A man from other state who does not know Tamil wants you to explain the situations to him in English. No: 120 in the text book. Avoid word. There is the following announcement at the station. Read the given passage in Tamil carefully.-68 Steps to be remembered in Translation. .word translation. Use simple sentences to make the translation into English Use catching slogans if possible. 31 . Model exercises 1V g) You are at the railway station. Understand its meaning clearly. Give the essence of the passage as translation meaningfully. sorrowful For another example refer page. Read the situation given in English. Beautiful. Dream 5. 1. 32 .1 in fifteen minutes’ time. ãiwæUªjhš Ãwçl« TW§fŸ. 5. For another example refer text book page no: 37. Translate the instructions into English to help him. FiwæUªjhš v§fël« TW§fŸ. 2. òif Ão¡fhjtiu¡ Tl g¡fthj« jh¡F« mgha« c©L. Answer:The next train to beach will arrive at platform no. Caution: Smoking released by the smokers may cause paralysis to non. nehahëfŸ cgnahf¤Â‰F k£L« Answer:Only for the patients. Answer:Say the fault if any to us. Answer:Warning: Passive smoking may cause Paralysis. Passengers are requested to bear with the delay. Convey the merit to others. Ϫj ä‹t©o mL¤J tU« ãW¤j¤Âš Ïu©L ãäl§fŸ TLjyhf ã‰F«. Passengers may get in or get off without hurry. v¢rç¡if : mL¤jt® éL« òifædhš. Answer:Foot at the step. 4. fl‰fiu¡F brš»‹w mL¤j bjhl® t©o Kjš eilnkilæš Ï‹D« gÂidªJ ãäl§fëš tªJ nrU«. gaâfŸ ãjhdkhf Ïw§» VwΫ. Answer:This electric train stops two minutes more at the next stop. goæš gaz«. behoæš kuz«. (Or) For the use of patients only. death in a minute.68. jhkj¤ij¥ bghW¤J¡ bfhŸS«go gaâfŸ nf£L¡ bfhŸs¥gL»‹wh®fŸ.smokers. 3. Due to their poverty they are in rugged clothes. Look at the picture given below. A lady with her two children goes to fetch drinking water from a distant place. This picture shows the water & security and poverty which are the inseparable twins. 33 .69. Water scarcity and poverty . Express your views on it in about five sentences.the inseparable twins It is a dried lake. “At least we could spend some time together” 10. b) Read the following sentences and identify the character / speaker. Mom 14. a) Fill in the blanks with appropriate phrases given below to form a complete meaningful paragraph: 5x1=5 Kumar watched (1) _____________________ flying in a (2) ____________________ and remembered the time when he had see (3) _____________________ and his father had told him that the birds had come there to stay only (4) _____________________ and would soon leave the (5) _____________________ and return to their home in the Artic. “I shall perform some magic tricks” 8. Celine 15. c) Match the following appropriately: 11. Max. Judas 12. “I will call you Goldy” 7. Time : 2 ½ Hrs. Marks : 100 a) for a short while b) the migratory birds c) the place of their sojourn d) nestlings in Vedangthangal e) streamlined ‘V’ I. Hubert a) Caught in a drain b) clever little boy c) One of two figures for a painting d) Young and enterprising e) fond of playing the piano f) hid in the cupboard 5x1=5 34 . “Help! Save me from drowning” 9.Model Question Paper English – Paper II Class: X Section A – Non-detailed (35 marks) I. “I’ve been in search of a model to pose as Judas Iscariot” 5x1=5 I. Kumar 13. 6. with an auditing firm. a. is there?” Kumar gazed at the flock flying home from where they had come. a thumbs up sign b. Shelly c. five 19. I. He remembered his childhood picnic with his parents to Vedanthangal. a wave of the fla c. Dad had hired a telescope to give him a closer view of the nest. 35 . at a doctor’s clinic b. six c. where he had seen flocks of birds nestled among the trees. Sam d. Kumar left the room with a sure stride and a strong determination writ large on his countenance. every one of them of one mind as if they had an important goal to pursue. There were _____________________ thieves hiding in the cupboard a. a beggar d. e) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 5x1=5 With a shudder he once again turned to the window. they know that their home is in Arctic. four b.I. as a lecturer d. The sky was dotted with birds flying in a streamlined ‘V’! They seemed to be hurrying. His father’s words rang clear in his ears “you see kumar. The brothers started off the ride with _____________________ a. three d. Goldy b. But slowly his vision blurred as tears filled his eyes. they would soon go back to their homes far in the cold regions of the planet. an artist b. where he saw tiny little nestlings-five of them! Dad had then told him that even though these families resided here. It was that time of the year when the migratory birds were returning to their homes after a five – month warm sojourn. Mom allowed _____________________ to keep the dog. though they have stayed here for almost half a year and have enjoyed our climate and the food available. Judas Iscariot c. The painter was trying hard to find a model for a painting of ___________________ a. Dad finally got an employment _____________________ a. a whistle d. as a clerk c. watching the birds till they were just specks on the distant horizon. a poet 20. d) Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from the options given below: 5x1=5 16. And there’s no place like home. ‘Home is where the heart is’ Kumar thought. Diane 17. a gun shot 18. f) (26-30) study the given map and fill in the incomplete details. How did the close encounter result in bringing the brothers closer to each other? 33. What behavior among the birds taught Kumar of the importance of ‘Home’? 25. Imagine you were Hubert and knew of the thieves’ plan to rob the house. g. What do you think Kumar had decided to do? Give a reason for your answer. How would you have dealt with the situation? 36 . 1x5=5 32. as 1. I. 5x1=5 Shelley saw a wounded dog He brought it home He loved the dog 27 26 The dog too __________ ____________________ One day. ______ ____________________ to trace the owner 28 ____________________ The dog’s real name 29 ____________________ 30 The dog had to be given back. 24. a lady. Narrate the story ‘The Face of Judas Iscariot’ in your own words. Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions: 31. What did the flight remind him of? 23.21. What was the ‘V’ shaped formation seen by Kumar? 22. Describe what Kumar had seen amidst the trees while on his picnic. My bus broke down. _____________________. These are expressions whose meanings cannot be easily worked out from the words they contain. Gautham : 36. 37 5 . So I could not come to school on time. (145 words) Complete the following dialogue appropriately. 5 + 5 = 10 No study of English can be complete without a reference dictionary of idioms. 5 b. Teacher : 38. 34. each idiom is provided with a suitable sample sentence.Section – B (Language Functions – 15 marks) II. Make notes of the following passage and 35. The main emphasis. Ramesh wanted to write to Mr. Teacher : May I come in Madam? _____________________. Gautham : 37. _____________________. This dictionary contains clearly explained meanings of over three thousand common English idioms. Teacher : 40. A very useful and easily available reference material is The Collins Dictionary of English Idioms. Write a dialogue with at least ten utterances between a shopkeeper and a customer who wishes to get his defective watch exchanged. rather than attempting to be a complete guide to idiomatic usage. however is on providing an understanding of the meaning of the idioms. The dictionary also provides a great many variations in the way these idioms are used. Gautham : Section – C (Communicative Skills – 15 marks) a. Prepare a summary using the notes. 42. otherwise she will mark you absent. Complete the content of his letter in about 100 words. Gautham : 39. 41. To make the meaning even clearer. He had the format of his letter ready but had yet to write the content. In this dictionary. _____________________. _____________________. and to show you how the idiom can be used. the emphasis is on ‘true’ idioms. Nagaraj asking him to be the chief Guest for a function in his school. K City.B. Yours sincerely. B City. C. S. Prepare an advertisement on the information given below: 1x5=5 43. ABC Arts College.I. Pin XXX XXX Dear Sir. XYZ Higher Secondary School. 2011. Ramesh. (K. releases new coin . 3 November.B City. Ramesh) (SPL) c. Professor of English.Big Temple Centenary (Expansion od ideas – 35 marks) 5x1=5 38 . Section – D a. New Millennium Bike – Comfortable ride – Sleek look – affordable price. School Pupil Leader. rd From K. Expand the following headlines: 45. Nagaraj. Grand look – Clothes shop – Aadi Sale – 15% discount – Gents / Ladies / Kids apparels (or) 44. Sub : Invitation to preside over the inauguration of Literary Association _____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you. Pin XXX XXX To Mr. clothes and rent. d) savings. b. Mr. Krishnan spends equally on a) food and education. d) double. State whether the following statement is true: Expenditure on food and savings equals the sum of the expenditure on entertainment. Heavy floods in Bihar. The expenditure on savings is _________ that on education. Write a paragraph using any one of the following outlines in about 100 words: 1 x 5 = 5 55.46. Students take up rally to create AIDS awareness 49. It is better to prevent something disastrous before it happens – students – study daily lessons – work – regularly – avoid scoring less – family – save money – avoid getting into debts – take care of health – avoid diseases – save money – rather than spending on medicines. c) education. c) less than. crops ruined 48. b) food and clothes c) food and rent d) education and clothes 51. b) the same as. India wins medals at CWG 47. 52. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions given below: Mr. Obama to visit India in November. 39 . The expenditure on clothes is _____ that on entertainment. 53. a) Twice b) half of c) equal to d) more than c. a) Greater than. Krishnan’s Expenditure Savings 10% 5x1=5 Rent 30% Food 30% Education 20% Entertainment 5% Clothes 5% 50. The difference between the expenditure on food and savings is equal to that on: a) Rent b) clothes and entertainment. 54. Wrist watch 58.OR 56. colleges. Observe the map given below and write the instructions required. You are hear Hotel Park Abirami Textiles Temple Main 40 . d. Jewellery 59. 62. A stranger asks you to direct him to a textile shop. Slippers a) Get set. Match the following products and slogans: 57. Pens 61. Clothes 60. 5x1=5 You are near the park. Trees – wealth of a nation – should not be cut down. Forests aid rain-fall – natural resources – students – aim in life-planting of trees – encourage – in schools. go b) You are what you wear c) The Magic of Words d) Dazzle and Sparkle e) On your guard f) Wear and tear 5x1=5 e. create awareness in public – regarding – saving trees – preventing – cutting down trees. Guide him with your directions in about 50 words. You should have controlled your greed and paid attention when she told you (66) ________________ the forest. when she told you not to cut down forest trees. Now there is no (64) ________________.Barbu She told you to plant trees and you paid her no heed and now the taps are dry. and now the taps are dry.f. 5x1=5 They released a water rationing schedule today. a water conservation measure you say. but you did not understand how (67) ________________. You did (63) ________________ to her when she told you to plant trees. but you did not see the wisdom of her pleas. Read the poem given below and complete its paraphrase with suitable phrases in the given blanks: Now the Taps Are Dry : Environment Poem by Moses H. And now there is no water in the taps. You tell me that (65) ________________ to control and distribute a limited supply of water in order to conserve water. 41 . You should have rationed your greed and paid her heed. because the taps are dry. jhkj¤ij¥ bghW¤J¡ bfhŸS«go gaâfŸ nf£L¡ bfhŸs¥gL»‹wh®fŸ.68. FiwæUªjhš v§fël« TW§fŸ. Translate the instructions into English to help him. Answer:Say the fault if any to us. Answer:This electric train stops two minutes more at the next stop. 3. 1. v¢rç¡if : mL¤jt® éL« òifædhš. 42 . 4. gaâfŸ ãjhdkhf Ïw§» VwΫ. For another example refer text book page no: 37.smokers. fl‰fiu¡F brš»‹w mL¤j bjhl® t©o Kjš eilnkilæš Ï‹D« gÂidªJ ãäl§fëš tªJ nrU«. (Or) For the use of patients only. Answer:Foot at the step.1 in fifteen minutes’ time. Passengers are requested to bear with the delay. nehahëfŸ cgnahf¤Â‰F k£L« Answer:Only for the patients. Answer:Warning: Passive smoking may cause Paralysis. behoæš kuz«. Answer:The next train to beach will arrive at platform no. Convey the merit to others. 2. death in a minute. Passengers may get in or get off without hurry. ãiwæUªjhš Ãwçl« TW§fŸ. goæš gaz«. òif Ão¡fhjtiu¡ Tl g¡fthj« jh¡F« mgha« c©L. 5. Caution: Smoking released by the smokers may cause paralysis to non. Ϫj ä‹t©o mL¤J tU« ãW¤j¤Âš Ïu©L ãäl§fŸ TLjyhf ã‰F«. Water scarcity and poverty .kalvisolai. Look at the picture given below. A lady with her two children goes to fetch drinking water from a distant place. Due to their poverty they are in rugged clothes. This picture shows the water & security and poverty which are the inseparable twins.the inseparable twins It is a dried lake.com 43 . www. Express your views on it in about five sentences. . : .69. .