SECTION - A
Objective Type Questions
Question No. 1 to 100 have four options, out of which
only one is correct. You have to mark your selected option on the OMR Sheet.
Out of 100 questions, you have to attempt only 50 questions. 50x1=50
1.
Sita loves to _______ expensive
clothes. (Choose the correct option)
a) by
b) bye
c) bi
d) buy
Choose the suitable preposition:
2.
We should beware………..false friends.
a)of
b) from
c)against
d)with
3.
Do not laugh………..him.
a)for
b)at
c)on
d)before
Choose the suitable form of the verb:
4.
He……….. to Delhi yesterday.
a) go
b)went
c)has gone
d)had gone
5.
If it……..I will not go to market.
a)rains
b)will rain
c)rained
d)would rain
6.
If I…………. the Prime Minister I would
remove the poverty from the country.
a)am
b)have been.
c)were
d)had been
7.
I found this ring while I ………… in the garden.
a) was
digging
b) digging
c) dig
d) had dug
8.
These flowers ……… sweet.
a)
smell
b) smells
c) smelling
d) was smell
9.
He ……….. teaching for ten years.
(A) has been
(B) have been
(C) will have been
(D) is
Choose
the correct active/passive form:
10. I
am writing a letter.
a)a letter is written by me.
b) a letter is being written by me.
c) a letter has been written by me.
d)a letter was written by me.
11. I
have bought a house.
a)a house is bought buy me.
b)a house is being bought buy me.
c) a house has been bought by me.
d)a house had been bought by me.
12. She
sang a song.
a)a song is sung by her.
b)a song was sung by her.
c) a song has been sung by her.
d) a song had been sung by her.
13. A house has been
bought by him.
(Choose the correct active voice)
(A) He is buying a house.
(B) He has bought a house.
(C) He may buy a house.
(D) He had to buy a house.
Choose the correct modal:
14. We………..follow
traffic rules.
a)should
b)must
c)can
d)may
15. ……….I come in, sir?
a)can
b)may
c)must
d)could
16. We………help
the poor.
a)should
b)could
c)may
d)would
17. …………… you bring some
coffee for me ?
a) Has
b) Should
c) Does
d) Would
Choose
the correct indirect form:
18. The
teacher said. “The earth moves round the Sun.”
a) The Teacher said that the Earth moved round the Sun.
b)The Teacher said that the Earth moves round the
sun.
c)The Teacher said that the Earth is moving round the sun.
d)The Teacher said that the Earth was moving round the sun.
19. He said. “Please bring me a glass of water.”
a)he said that I could bring a glass of water
b) he requested me to bring him a glass of water
c)he advised me that I should bring him a glass of water
d)he asked me to bring him a glass of water.
20. He
said to the students, “Can you solve this sum?”
a)He asked the student to solve that
sum.
b)he asked the students if they could solve that
sum.
c)he ordered the students
to solve that sum.
d)he asked the students if they can solve that sum.
21. Choose
the correct sentence:
a) How many people are in your family?
b)how many families do you have?
c)how big your family?
d)how big have your famiy?
22. Choose
the correct sentence:
a)I always wanted to singing.
b)I always wanted to been a singer.
c)I always wanted to be a singer.
d)I always wanted to have singing.
23. Choose the correct
sentence .
(A) Sugandha is more intelligent than Reeta.
(B) Sugandha is far intelligent than Reeta.
(C) Sugandha is much intelligent than Reeta.
(D) Sugandha is more intelligent from Reeta.
24. Choose
the correct spelling:
a)clauds
b)klouds
c)clouds
d)klauds
25.
Choose the correct spelling:
a)heratage
b)heretage
c)heiretage
d)heritage
26. Choose the correctly
spelt word :
(A) Exaggirate
(B) Exangerate
(C) Exaggerate
(D) Exajerate
27. Choose the correctly
spelt word.
(A) Baggege
(B) Bagigge
(C) Begage
(D) Baggage
Choose the best article:
28. She
is……………..most beautiful girl.
a)an
b)a
c)the
d)none of these
29. Ram
is………….good boy.
a)a
b)an
c)the
d)none
30. She is not ……… popular
singer.
(A) a
(B) the
(C) an
(D) no article
31. He was struck with
………… arrow.
(A) a
(B) the
(C) an
(D) no article
32. He was out on parole.
(Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word)
a) constant
b) conditional release of a prisoner
c) plunge
d) to turn into stone
33. Choose the correct
synonym of ‘Deny’ :
(A) Regain
(B) Repair
(C) Refuse
(D) Reduce
34. Give one word
substitution for :
‘A
person who sells and arranges cut flowers’
(A) Florist
(B) Sculptor
(C) Radio Jockey
(D) Arena
35. Either my shoes or
your coat ……… always on the floor.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) are
(B) is
(C) has
(D) have
36. This girl is very intelligent.
(Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word)
(A) ugly
(B) industrious
(C) dull
(D) sharp
37. One of the boys …………
selected.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) was
(B) had
(C) were
(D) has
38. ………….., beware of
false friends.
(Choose the correct phrase)
(A) Along with
(B) At once
(C) Above all
(D) All along
39. …………. I came to my
house, the door was open.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) Since
(B) When
(C) Where
(D) That
40.
They will have a party in which all of …….. friends are
invited. (Choose the best option)
(A) they
(B) there
(C) than
(D) their
41. Try to do it without
……….. too much noise.
(Choose the best option)
(A) making
(B) to make
(C) make
(D) made
42. It won’t be hard to
convince her, ………….. ?
(Choose the best option)
(A) will it
(B) can it
(C) won’t it
(D) did it
43. You ……..... maintain a
good health, if you keep exercising. (Choose
the correct option)
(A) have
(B) can
(C) could not
(D) ought to
44. My friend writes
novels.
(Choose the correct negative sentence)
(A) My friend does not write novels.
(B) My friend does not wrote novels.
(C) My friend will not write novels.
(D) My friend can not write novels.
45. I ……. a book when he
came.
(Choose the best option)
(A) read
(B) was reading
(C) will read
(D) had read
46.
Choose the correctly-spelt word ;
(A) medicene
(B) medecene
(C) midecine
(D) medicine
47.
He …………. arrive tomorrow.
(Choose the correct auxiliary verb)
(A) had
(B) shall
(C) has
(D) will
48. I said to him, “Work
hard.”
(Choose the correct indirect speech)
(A) I advised him to work hard.
(B) Work hard was advised.
(C) Advising him to work hard.
(D) I had told him to work hard.
49. He ……….. a poem now.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) reads
(B) is reading
(C) has read
(D) had read
50.
He stopped ………….
(Choose the correct option)
(A) worked
(B) had work
(C) will work
(D) working
51. I
_______ go out for a walk. (Choose the correct option)
a) was not
b) dare
c) should
d) need
52. Has
the train arrived _______ the station? (Choose the correct option)
a) by
b) in
c) at
d) for
53. The
wind _____ over the trees. (Choose the correct option)
a) blow
b) flu
c) blew
d) clue
54. You
are _______ to help the poor. (Choose the correctly option)
a) will request
b) requests
c)requested
d)request
55. He
killed the tiger _________ a gun. (Choose the correct option)
a) at
b) with
c) to
d) for
56. He
________ said this. (Choose the correct option)
a) herself
b) himself
c) theirself
d) itself
57. The
question of the last examination ___________ out. (Choose the correct option)
a) leak
b) leaked
c) leaking
d) will leak
58. _________
the habit of smoking. (Choose the correct option)
a) give into
b) gave off
c) give up
d) give at
59. Choose
the correct spelling.
a) Improvement
b) Imprevement
c) Emprovement
d) Emproevement
60. He
said, “He is playing tennis.” (Choose the correct indirect speech)
a) He said that he was playing tennis.
b) He says that he is play tennis.
c) he will say that he is playing tennis.
d) He had said that he played tennis.
Instruction:
Question from 61to 100 are based on the prescribed texts:
61. The
poem in ‘An Epitaph’ has been written by……..
a)TS Eliot
b)Walter De La Mare
c)Kamla Das
d)Lord Tennyson
62. Who fought in the First World War?
a) WH Auden
b)Rupert Brooke
c)Walt whitman
d)Robert Browning
63. The
poem ‘snake’ narrates an incident that happened in…….
a)London
b)Paris
c)Sicily
d)Rome
64.
European civilization will
mean_______for India.
a)want
b)living
c)real
d)ruin
65. Who among these is an American poet?
a) W.B. Yeats
b)John Donne
c)Walt Whitman
d)W. H. Auden
66. The
story of English begins from.
a)500 BC
b)449 AD
c)449 BC
d)500AD
67. The
history of English language has been divided into how many periods?
a)2
b) 3
c)4
d)5
68. English
belongs to which family of languages?
a)Germanic family
b)Asian family
c)American family
d)American family
69. Standard
English has grown out of which dialect?
a)Northumbrian
b)Midland
c)East Midland
d)Kentish
70. Who
wrote “Macbeth”?
a)Shakespeare
b)Milton
c)Wordsworth
d)Marlowe
71. The
story “the earth” has been written by………
a) Shiga Naoya
b)H.E bates
c)Anton Chekhov
d)Manohar Malgonkar
72. Who
has written “Bharat is my home”?
a)Mahatma Gandhi
b)Indira Gandhi
c)Dr Zakir Hussain
d)Jai Prakash
73. Who
was a champion of the cause of the Nigros?
a)JF Kennedy
b)George Washington
c)Martin Luther King
d)Bill Clinton
74. The
character ‘Benjy’ occurs in….
a)the earth
b)the artist
c)A Pinch of Snuff
d)a marriage proposal
75. Which
among these is the oldest influence on English?
a) Latin
b)Greek
c)French
d)Scandinavian
76. ‘India
Through a Traveller’s Eyes’ has been written by……
a) Rudyard Kipling
b)em forrester
c) Pearl S
buck
d)bertrand Russell
77. Who
among these is a metaphysical poet?
a)John Keats
b)John Milton
c)John Donne
d) T S Eliot
78. The
Line “I sing myself and celebrate myself” occurs in--
a)song of myself
b)ode to autumn
c)now the leaves are falling fast
d)An Epitaph
79.
The poem ‘Snake’ has been written
by______
a)W.B. Yeats
b)Lord Tennyson
c)Robert Frost
d)D. H. Lawrence
80. ‘A certain degree of
physical harmony and comfort is necessary’ …….is from :
(A) Indian
Civilization and Culture
(B) The Artist
(C) A Pinch of Snuff
(D) Bharat is My Home
81.
‘India Through a Traveller’s Eyes’ is_______
a) a short story
b) a novel excerpt
c) a political story
d) an essay
82. The Negro still finds
himself in exile_________
a) in other people’s land
b) in Canada
c) in his own land
d) in Australia
83. Nanukaka was the
narrator’s________
a) maternal
uncle
b) cousin
c) father
d) paternal uncle
84. Who says that every
atom of blood is the same in all human beings?
a) Rupert Brooke
b) T. S. Eliot
c) Walt Whitman
d) D. H. Lawrence
85. Keats is
a________poet.
a) Romantic
b) Metaphysical
c) War
d) Modern
86. _______ is an
inscription on a tomb in the memory of the dead.
a) An
Epitaph
b) Song of Myself
c) Macavity
d) Fire-Hymn
87. The Soldier belonged
to ________
a) England
b) Russia
c) America
d) Germany
88.
‘As soon as he woke the next morning, he would open the
tin and examine the gourd’ is from :
a) The Earth
b) How Free is the Press
c) A Marriage Proposal
d) The Artist
89. ‘In many traditional societies, the
relationship between _______ is more important than that between husband and
wife ________’
a) daughter and daughter-in-law
b) mother and father
c) mother and child
d) uncle and father
90. The second chief
source of a newspaper’s revenue is the ________
a) government
b) wealth of the owner
c) politicians
d) policies
91. ‘For the next four or five years Benzy went on
creating more houses for more hens’ if from:
a) The Earth
b) A Marriage Proposal
c) A Child is Born
d) How Free is the Press
92. Indians are by nature _________
a) stupid
b) religious
c) timid
d) jealous
93. Lomov is a ________ of
Stepan Choobookov.
a) brother
b) neighbor
c) uncle
d) grandfather
94.
Lomov wants to marry ________
a) Jessica
b) Susan
c) Florence
d) Natalia
95. H. E. Bates worked for
some time as a _______
a) doctor
b) journalist
c) singer
d) actor
96.
In Bangladesh,
________ is a kind of fairy tale.
a) Tupthoka
b) Canthoka
c) Jupthoka
d) Rupthoka
97. Which state does
Martin Luther King, Jr. want to see as a developed state ?
a) Alaska
b) Texas
c) Alabama
d) Chicago
98. ‘O how feeble is man’s power’ is from :
a) Sweetest Love, I Do Not Goe
b) Fire-Hymn
c) Snake
d) Song of Myself
99. Our
ancestors were very happy with true ________ rule.
a) National
b) Home
c) International
d) Society
100.
_________ was overwhelmed by the love
and trust of Indian people.
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Bertrand Russel
c) Shiga Naoya
d) Dr. Zakir Hussain
Group-B
1. Write an essay on any one of the following in about 150-200 words: [8]
a) The book you like most
b)Election c)Discipline
d)Your aim in life e)
Online Education
2. Explain any one of the following: [1x4]=4
a) This means that the cheap daily paper, which goes
everywhere and has most influence, is far less than the more expensive weekly
or monthly.
b) ‘European civilization’ is, no doubt, suited for the Europeans but it will
mean ruin for India if we endeavour to copy it.’
c) ‘Yet gradually his father had begun to scold him for painting pictures.’
d) “You are people on the land”, the doctor said, ‘let him keep hens.’
3.
Explain any one
of the following: [1x4]=4
a) And the nightingale is dumb.
And the angel will not come.
b) How often I think of going
There, to peer through blind eyes of windows.
c)Here lies a most beautiful lady
light of step and heart was she
d) And laughter, learnt of friends and gentleness,
In hearts at peace, under an English Heaven
4. Write a letter to your cousin, asking about her plans to visit a tourist
place in the summer vacation. 5
or
Write a letter to the Principal of a college requesting him to arrange a
cricket match between his college and yours..
5. Answer in about 40 to 50 words, any five of the following: 5
(a) Why
did then narrator always obey Nanukaka?
(b) Why
does the poet call Macavity a mystery cat?
(c) How
does the poet feel in dying for his country?
(d) How
we can improve our English?
(e) Write
briefly about the dialects of Middle English.
(f) What are the elements of drama?
(g) Name
the important types of Drama?
(h) How
did our ancestors view large cities? Why were they satisfied with small villages?
(i) Write the name of two British poet.
(j) Where
does the lady lie? How does she look to poet?
6. Answer
any three of the following in about 100-120 words: [3x5=15]
(a)
Write a summary of any one of the following poems in about 100 words:
(i) To
Autumn (ii)Song Of Myself (iii)An Epitaph
(b) Write a summary of any one of the following prose-pieces in about
100 words:
(i) Bharat is My Home (ii)
Indian Civilization
(iii) Ideas That Have Helped Mankind
(c)Write a note on English as a global language.
or
Write a note on the dialects of Middle English.
or
What is the difference between a short story and a novel?
(d)Match the names of the poets given in List-A with their works in List -B
List-A List-B
(a)Song of Myself (i) Rupert Brooke
(b) My Grandmother’s House (ii) Walt Whitman
(c)Now the Leaves are falling fast
(iii) W.H. Auden
(d) Sweetest Love I Do Not Goe
(iv)Kamala Das
(e)The Soldier (v)John Donne
(e)Translate any five of the following sentences into English:
(i)वह अंग्रेजी बोलना नहीं
जनता है|
(ii) हम लोग खा रहे हैं|
(iii) बच्चे हल्ला नहीं कर रहे हैं|
(iv) क्या रेनू गा रही है ?
(v) वह बीमार है |
(vi) क्या तुम्हें अग्रेजी बोलने अत है?
(vii) वह पटना जा चुका है |
(viii) दो और दो चार होते है|
(f) Match the names of the poets given in
List-A with their works in List-B
List-A List-B
i) Pearl S. Buck a) The Artist
ii) Dorothy L. Sayers b)A Marriage
Proposal
iii) Martin Luther King Jr c) How free
is the press
iv)Anton Chekov d) Indian
Through Traveller’s Eye
v)Shiga Naoya e) I Have a Dream
7. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Discipline
is the necessity of life. A man without discipline can achieve nothing
worthwhile in life. Discipline is the very important condition of progress,
stability and strength. Discipline is necessary in all walks of life. Without
discipline, there will be disorder and lawlessness. It costs nothing but wins a
lot.
Questions
i) What must we have if we want to achieve something worthwhile in life?
ii) What will happen if there is no discipline?
iii)Why is discipline important?
iv)Make sentences with: Discipline, strength.
or
Write a précis of the following passage and give a suitable title
A pet
is kept for
companionship and enjoyment.
The most popular pets
– the dogs,
are noted for
their loyalty. Keeping
pets have been shown
to help relieve
stress. Walking a dog can
provide both the owner
and the dog
with exercise, fresh
air and social
interaction. Animals and birds
are good companions
of man.
ANSWER
1. a) The Book You
Like Most: The book I like most is My Grandmother’s House by Kamala Das. This
book is very close to my heart because it expresses deep emotions in a simple
and touching way. The poet describes her childhood days spent in her
grandmother’s house with great love and affection. That house was full of
warmth, care, and happiness. After her grandmother’s death, the house became
lonely and silent, which made the poet very sad.
What I like most about this book is its emotional honesty. The poet openly
shares her feelings of loneliness and longing. The language of the book is
simple, yet it leaves a deep impact on the reader’s mind. It teaches us the
value of love, family, and emotional attachment. The book also reminds us that
material things cannot replace emotional security.
This book inspires me to respect relationships and remember my roots. It helps
me understand human emotions better and makes me more sensitive towards others.
That is why this book is my favourite.
b) Election: Election
is an important process in a democratic country. Through elections, people
choose their representatives to form the government. In India, elections are
held regularly at different levels such as local, state, and national levels.
Every citizen above the age of 18 has the right to vote.
Election gives people the power to express their opinions. It ensures that the
government is formed by the will of the people. During elections, different
political parties present their plans and promises. People compare them and
vote for the candidate they trust the most.
Elections also teach us responsibility and awareness. A good voter always
thinks about the future of the country before casting a vote. Free and fair
elections are necessary for a strong democracy. If elections are not honest,
corruption and injustice increase.
Thus, elections play a vital role in maintaining democracy. Every citizen
should vote wisely and honestly to help build a better nation.
c) Discipline: Discipline
means following rules and behaving in an orderly manner. It is very important
in every part of life. A disciplined person is punctual, honest, and
responsible. Discipline helps us manage time and work properly.
In student life, discipline plays a key role. Students who follow discipline
perform better in studies and develop good habits. Discipline teaches
obedience, self-control, and respect for others. It helps us achieve our goals
step by step.
Discipline is also important in family, school, and society. Without
discipline, there will be chaos and confusion. Great leaders and successful
people always follow discipline in their lives.
In short, discipline is the backbone of success. It makes life smooth and
meaningful. Therefore, everyone should practice discipline to become a good
human being and a responsible citizen.
d) Your Aim in Life:
Everyone should have an aim in life. An aim gives direction and purpose to our
life. My aim in life is to become a good teacher. Teaching is a noble
profession because it helps shape the future of students.
A teacher not only teaches books but also builds character and values. I want
to educate students, especially from rural areas, and help them become
confident and responsible citizens. Education can remove ignorance and bring
positive change in society.
To achieve my aim, I work hard and stay focused on my studies. I believe that
honesty, dedication, and discipline are necessary to succeed. I want to inspire
students to dream big and work sincerely.
Thus, my aim in life is not only to earn money but also to serve society
through education.
e) Online Education:
Online education has become very popular in recent years. It allows students to
study from home using the internet. Through online classes, videos, and digital
notes, students can learn anytime and anywhere.
One of the biggest advantages of online education is flexibility. Students can
learn at their own pace. It also saves time and travel expenses. During
situations like pandemics, online education becomes very useful.
However, online education also has some disadvantages. Students may feel lonely
and distracted. Not everyone has access to good internet or devices. Practical
learning is also limited in online mode.
Despite these challenges, online education is a powerful tool if used properly.
It should be combined with traditional education for better learning. Online
education is shaping the future of learning.
2 (a) The given
line has been taken from the essay “How Free Is the Press” which is written by
Dorothy L. Sayers.
In this line, the author says that cheap daily newspapers reach a large number
of people and have great influence on public opinion. However, their quality
and depth of thought are often lower than that of weekly or monthly journals,
which are more expensive.
The writer points out that popularity does not always mean truth or
responsibility, and cheap papers may fail to provide serious and honest
information.
(b) The given line
has been taken from the essay “Indian Civilization and Culture” which is
written by Mahatma Gandhi.
In this line, the author says that European civilization may be suitable for
Europe, but it is not fit for India.
Gandhi warns that blindly copying Western ways will destroy India’s moral
values, simplicity, and culture. He believes that India should develop
according to its own traditions and needs, not by imitating foreign models.
(c) The given line
has been taken from the story “The Artist” which is written by Shiga Naoya. In
this line, the author shows the conflict between the boy and his father.
The boy loves painting, but his father does not consider it a serious or useful
activity. Slowly, the father begins to criticize and discourage him.
This line highlights how parental pressure and lack of understanding can
suppress a child’s natural talent and creativity.
(d) The given line
has been taken from the story “The Earth” which is written by H. E. Bates.
In this line, the doctor advises Benjy’s parents to let him keep hens.
He understands that people who live close to the land should remain connected
with nature and simple work.
The hens give Benjy happiness, responsibility, and purpose in life, and help
him feel secure and useful.
3 (a) The given
stanza has been taken from the poem Now the Leaves Are Falling Fast which is
written by W. H. Auden. In this stanza, the poet says that the world has become
silent and empty. The nightingale, which is a symbol of joy and song, is no
longer singing. The angel, a symbol of hope and protection, will not come.
These lines show loss of innocence, fear, and loneliness in a harsh and
uncertain world.
(b) The given
stanza has been taken from the poem My Grandmother’s House which is written by
Kamala Das. In this stanza, the poet says that she often thinks of going back
to her grandmother’s house. The house now looks lifeless, with windows like
blind eyes. It reminds her of the love and security she once enjoyed there. The
lines express her deep loneliness and strong emotional attachment to her past
and childhood memories.
(c) The given
stanza has been taken from the poem An Epitaph which is written by Walter de la
Mare. In this stanza, the poet describes a woman who was very beautiful and
graceful. She was light in movement and kind at heart. The lines praise her
inner and outer beauty. The poem suggests that true beauty lies not only in
physical appearance but also in goodness, simplicity, and a gentle nature.
(d) The given
stanza has been taken from the poem The Soldier which is written by Rupert
Brooke. In this stanza, the poet talks about positive human qualities like
laughter, friendship, and gentleness. He feels peace and happiness in his heart
and connects these feelings with England. The phrase “English Heaven” shows his
deep love for his country. The poet presents England as a land that gives
peace, values, and emotional comfort.
4 Navi Colony
Naka No-5
Darbhanga, Bihar
10 January 2025
Dear Ritu,
I hope you are fine
and in good health. I am writing this letter to ask about your plans for
visiting a tourist place during the summer vacation. You had told me earlier
that you were planning a trip, so I am very curious to know the details. Which
place have you decided to visit, and with whom will you be going? How many days
will the trip be, and what places will you see there? Summer vacation is the
best time to relax and explore new places. If possible, do share your travel
plan with me soon. I am eagerly waiting for your reply.
Yours lovingly,
Rahul
OR
To
The Principal
ABC College
Darbhanga, Bihar
3rd January
2026
Subject: Request to
arrange a cricket match between our colleges
Sir,
With due respect, I
would like to request you to kindly arrange a friendly cricket match between
your college and our college. Such a match will promote sportsmanship,
cooperation, and a healthy competitive spirit among the students. It will also
help in developing physical fitness and teamwork. Our college students are very
interested and well prepared for this event. We can mutually decide the date,
venue, and other arrangements according to your convenience. I hope you will
consider our request positively and give us an opportunity to strengthen
friendly relations between our colleges.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
Rahul Verma
5 (a) The narrator
always obeyed Nanukaka because he was a strict, truthful, and morally strong
person. The narrator respected his discipline and honesty. Nanukaka’s authority
and moral superiority made the narrator feel that obedience was necessary and
proper.
(b) The poet calls
Macavity a mystery cat because he commits crimes but is never caught. He breaks
laws of nature and society, yet always disappears before the police arrive,
making him puzzling and mysterious.
(c) In The Soldier,
the poet feels proud and peaceful at the thought of dying for his country. He
believes such a death is honourable and eternal, as it makes the soil sacred
and filled with English memories.
(d) We can improve
our English by reading good books, newspapers, and literature regularly.
Listening to correct English, speaking without fear, learning grammar basics,
and practicing writing daily help in developing fluency and confidence in the
language.
(e) Middle English
had five main dialects: Northern, Southern, East Midland, West Midland, and
Kentish. These dialects developed due to regional differences after the Norman
Conquest. Among them, East Midland later formed the base of Standard English.
(f) The main
elements of drama are plot, characters, dialogue, theme, and setting. These
elements work together to present the story on stage. Action and conflict are
essential to maintain interest and convey the central idea effectively.
(g) The important
types of drama are Tragedy, Comedy, Tragi-Comedy, Farce, Melodrama, Masque, and
One-Act Play. Each type has its own features, purpose, and style, ranging from
serious themes to light entertainment and humour.
(h) Our ancestors
disliked large cities because they believed cities caused stress, pollution,
and moral decline. They were satisfied with small villages as village life was
simple, peaceful, close to nature, and based on cooperation and strong social
relationships.
(i) Two famous
British poets are William Wordsworth and Rupert Brooke. Both poets made great
contributions to English poetry through their emotional depth, patriotic
feelings, and love for nature and humanity.
(j) In An Epitaph,
the lady lies buried in her grave. To the poet, she appears eternally
beautiful, gentle, and graceful. Her physical death cannot destroy her inner
beauty and purity.
6 (a) (i) The poem “Ode to Autumn” is
written by John Keats. In this poem John Keats describes the beauty and
characteristics of autumn season. He says that autumn season is good season
because in this season people are happy. They feel very good because this
season is neither hot nor very cool. Wind blows very friendly. In this season
new leaves and fruits grow on the trees. In this season nature looks very
beautiful because there is greenery everywhere. All people feel to work in this
season even the birds also sing. The sun rays of this season make the fruit
fleshy, fat and tasty. In this season nature remains calm and cool.
(ii) This poem “Song of Myself” is
composed by an American poet Walt Whitman. He is known as an People’s poet or
individualistic poet.
In this poem poet has presented the life of American people. He has presented
his concept of life and says that he enjoys himself and sings alone. He thinks
that the feeling all the American people are same. He also says that there is
similarity between man and in their opinion. Poet says that the atom of the
blood of every individual is same.
He is thirty seven years old and is in sound health. He hopes to stay healthy
till his death. The poet says that we should not harm the nature. It can be
dangerous if we harm the nature. Nature always looks beautiful in its original
(iii) An Epitaph is written by
Walter de la Mare. Epitaph is tomb of a dead body. Where lies a beautiful lady.
Actually poet loved very much to that lady. She was very beautiful. One day
that lady died and buried finally in the grave. So in this poem poet is
expressing his sad feeling for a lady who is lying in a grave. The poet goes to
the tomb which was made in the memory of that lady. He weeps there bitterly and
thinks who will remember her after his death. The poet is in the opinion that
man is mortal and soul is immortal. Poet says body falls down into pieces but
soul changes the other new body to live. The poet says whoever comes on the
earth must die. But their fame remains permanently in this universe.
(b) (i) "Bharat Is My Home" is
an excerpt from the speech given by Dr. Zakir Hussain in 1967, after he took
the oath as the President of India.
First of all, he thanks the people and says, "I am very happy because you
have shown your trust in me and elected me as President." During his
speech, he speaks about Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who is a great scholar and
philosopher.
Dr. Zakir Hussain pledges his loyalty to the rich heritage of our past culture.
He emphasizes that education is the only instrument that can develop an
individual, a state, and a nation.
Emotionally, he states, "Today, I feel that the full Bharat is my home,
and I am the head of this home, and its people are my family. It includes
people from every caste and religion. It is a strong and beautiful family, and
we must work hard for its progress."
(ii) This essay, "Indian
Civilization and Culture," is written by Mahatma Gandhi, who is known as
the Father of the Nation. He was born on 2nd October 1869 at Porbandar,
Gujarat. In this essay, Mahatma Gandhi highlights the salient features of
Indian civilization and culture. He says that the foundation of Indian
civilization is far better than Western civilization, and our civilization
cannot be beaten in the world because we are following the path that our
ancestors made for us.
There is a charge against us by Western people that we are ignorant,
uncivilized and stolid, but Gandhi Ji says this charge is actually against our
merits. We can also do everything, but our civilization does not give us
permission to do so.
Gandhi Ji mentions that our ancestors preferred villages to cities because they
knew cities were full of vices, crimes, robbers, and thieves, while in
villages, people live in peace. Gandhi Ji says that the mind is a restless
bird: the more it gets, the more it wants, and it remains unsatisfied.
Therefore, we should not indulge in our passions.
(iii) “Ideas That Have Helped
Mankind” is an essay written by Bertrand Russell, a British philosopher,
logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist,
and Nobel laureate, born on May 18, 1872, in the United Kingdom.
In this essay the author has explained about the ideas which have helped
mankind. He says that we are civilized today but thousands of years ago we were
uncivilized. We were living in jungles and caves like animal. But today we are
civilized. However, today, we enjoy the pleasures of alcohol, music, poetry, games,
and other forms of entertainment, which animals do not experience. It is our
intellect and moral qualities that distinguish us from animals.
Russell notes that it is unclear when language first began, but it must have
developed gradually. Without language, it would have been nearly impossible to
pass information from one generation to the next. It would also have been
difficult to preserve knowledge of the inventions and discoveries made over
time.
Another significant advancement is the utilization of fire. Initially, people
used fire only for protection. It is speculated that a child may have
accidentally thrown a piece of meat into the fire and was likely scolded for
it. However, when the meat was retrieved, it was found to taste much better,
marking the beginning of the long history of cookery.
These are some of the ideas that, according to Russell, have greatly
contributed to the progress of mankind.
(c) English is called a global
language because it is used and understood in many countries of the world.
People from different nations use English to communicate with each other. It is
the main language of international business, science, technology, aviation, and
diplomacy. Most books, research papers, and websites are written in English.
Many countries teach English in schools as a second language. English also
helps people get better jobs and higher education opportunities. It plays an
important role in connecting people through social media, movies, music, and
news. Because of its wide use and importance, English helps to bring the world
closer and makes global communication easy and effective.
OR
Middle English had many dialects
because England was divided into different regions and there was no standard
language at that time. The main dialects of Middle English were Northern,
Southern, East Midland, West Midland, and Kentish. Each dialect had different
spellings, pronunciations, and words. People spoke according to their local
area, so the same word was written in different ways in different regions. The Northern
dialect was influenced by Scandinavian languages, while the Southern dialect
kept many Old English features. The East Midland dialect later became more
important because London was located in this region. Gradually, this dialect
developed into Standard English used today.
OR
A short story and a novel are
both forms of fiction, but they differ in length and detail. A short story is
brief and usually focuses on one main event, one theme, and a few characters.
It can be read in one sitting and has a simple plot. On the other hand, a novel
is long and detailed. It has many characters, subplots, and a well-developed
story. A novel takes more time to read and explains characters’ lives,
thoughts, and situations deeply. In short, a short story gives a quick impact,
while a novel gives a full and detailed picture of life and society.
(d) a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-v, e-i
(e) (i) He doesn’t know how to
speak English.
(ii) We are eating.
(iii) The Children are not making a noise.
(iv) Is Renu singing?
(v) He is ill.
(vi) Do you know how to speak English?
(vii) He has gone to Patna.
(viii) Two and two makes four.
(f) i-d, ii-c, iii-e, iv-b, v-a
7 (i) If we want to achieve
something worthwhile in life, we must have discipline.
(ii) If there is no discipline, there will be disorder and lawlessness.
(iii) Discipline is important because it helps in progress, stability, and
strength in life. Without discipline, success is not possible.
(iv) Discipline: Discipline makes a person successful in life.
Strength: Unity is our greatest strength.
OR
Title: Value of
Pets
Pets are kept for
companionship and enjoyment. Dogs are the most popular pets because of their
loyalty. Keeping pets helps reduce stress and provides comfort. Animals and birds
are good companions of human beings.
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