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Unit-1 Prose-1: THE ONE MINUTE APOLOGY

Write Synonyms:- Rejected imminent essential constant apology legacy enforced override trampled yield paramount broke out weary affliction regretful wharf

Write Antonyms:- Rejected essential comfort battle right highest late last duty necessary important remember death cheerfully happy opened

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Questions: 1. What was Abraham Lincoln? 2. Why did Colonel Scott appeal for leave? 3. Why was Scott's appeal rejected? 4. Why did Lincoln spend a regretful night? 5. What do you think is the purpose of apologizing? 6. Do you think that Lincoln was wrong in being rude to

the Colonel? 7. If you were President Lincoln, would you beg for forgiveness?

Paragraphs: 1. Narrate the incident that happened in the life of Walter Scott. !

Poem-1: The Apology!Poem Comprehension: 1. I go to the God of the wood To fetch his word to men.

a) To whom does the poet go?b) Why does he go there? 2. Tax not my sloth that I fold my arms beside the brook; a) Who taxes whom? b) What does ‘Tax’ mean here? 3. Was never secret history But birds tell it in the bowers.

a) What do the birds tell? b) Where are the birds? 4. One harvest from thy field Homeward brought the oxen strong; a)What were harvested? b)How did the harvest bring to home?

Literary appreciation: 1. Think me not unkind and rude That I walk alone in grove and glen, I go to the God of the wood To fetch his word to men,

a) What are the rhyming words? b) What is the rhyme scheme of these lines?

3. Each cloud that floated in the sky, Writes a letter in my book.

a) What figure of speech do you find in this line? 4. Every aster in my hand Goes home loaded with a thought.

a) What figure of speech do you find in this line? 5. That I walk alone in grove and glen; a) Pick out the words that are alliterated. 7. Fold my arms beside the brook;

a) Pick out the words that are alliterated. 8. But 'tis figured in the flowers:,

a) Pick out the words that are alliterated. 9. But birds tell it in the bowers

a) Pick out the words that are alliterated.

Paragraph: Write the appreciation of the poem ‘The Apology’

SR-1: THE TEARS OF THE DESERT 1. Identify the character/speaker: 2/ A friend of mine returned from Morocco with a beautiful story. 3/ He's obviously mad 4/ What are you doing? 5/ I'm keeping the desert company 6/ "I didn't know the desert was capable of tears". 7/ "It weeps everyday” 8/ My soul fills with joy and I feel closer to the Creator. 9/ Did you tell the desert everything that I said? :/ We rarely discover our true destiny. 21/ Let us pray. 11. They each prayed 12. call the place 'The Well of the Desert's Tears'

2. Choose the correct answer ! 1. The author’s friend returned from …. a) Mozambique b) Montreal c) Mangolia d)Morocco 2. The missionary decided to for a walk in the …. a) park b) Desert c) fields d) treadmill 3. The missionary thought that the man was … . a) God b) genious c) mad d) fool 4. The man told that he didn’t know the desert was

capable of ….. a) happiness b) dates c) camels d) tears 5. The desert was weeping for its being ….. a) uselessness b) foolishness c) happiness d) idleness 6. The missionary told that the desert was performing

an important …. a) show b) drama c) play d) duty 7. The desert’s vast open space reminded the missionary

how … we were. a) large b) open c) small d) spacious 8. When the missionary looked at its …. he imagined all

the people in the world. a) sands b) oasis c) animals d) bedouins 9. The desert’s sand helped the missionary to …. a) drink water b) walk c) travel d) meditate 10. One of them turned towards …. to pray. a) Madhina b) Morocco c) Mecca d) Marakkesh 11.The place where the man embraced the desrt became … a) wet b) dry c) holy d) useless 12. The Bedouin built a … around the spring. a) fort b) building c) well d) palace 13. The Bedouin call the place 'The Well of the.....

a) man’s tears b) Desert's Tears c) missionary’s tears d) Morroco’s tears

14. The Bedouins told that the well’s water will help one to find his… .

a)lost thing b) destiny c) knowledge d) originality

3. Study the mind map and fill the details:

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Paragraph:- 4. Narrate the story ‘ The Tears of the Desert’



Unit-2 Prose-2: THE MARVELLOUS MACHINE

Write Synonyms:- Glanced daubed irritated notice exquisite sensitive photic trigger chuckled squirming intricate diaphragm yelled cuticles originated respite siesta grime

Write Antonyms:- inhale complicated discourage hastily inquisitive spend forget respond separate invade

Questions:- 1.What made Kaushik sneeze so loudly? 2. What is `photic sneezing’? 3. What are the muscles involved while sneezing? 4. What are some people allergic to? 5. What causes a person to hiccup? 6. How was Kaushik relieved from his hiccups? 7. What happens when a person bites his cuticles? 8. What makes your leg fall asleep? What term do we use to denote this numbness? 9. How can you prevent biting your nails? 10. What are the myths you come across in this lesson? Do

you believe in superstitions?

2nd Round Questions:- 1. How are finger nails helpful to us? 2. Have you seen animals sneeze? 3. How do you feel when you sneeze? 4. Do you bite your nails? When? Why? 5. Is yawning contagious? 6. When do we yawn?

Paragraph: Write a paragraph about the 'marvellous machine'

Poem -2: Nose Is On Your Face Poem Comprehension: 1. Be glad your nose is on your face, not pasted on some other place,

(a) For what would we be glad? (b) Where is our nose?

2. Imagine if your precious nose were sandwiched in between your toes,

(a) What does ‘sandwiched’ mean here? (b) What is the imagination here?

3. Within your ear, your nose would be an absolute catastrophe, (a) When would your nose be an absolute catastrophe? (b) What does ‘catastrpohe’ mean?

4. it soon would drive you to despair, forever tickled by your hair. (a) What does ‘it’ refer to? (b) By which our nose gets tickled?

Literary appreciation: 1. Imagine if your precious nose were sandwiched in between your toes, that clearly would not be a treat, for you'd be forced to smell your feet.

a) What are the rhyming words? b) What is the rhyme scheme of these lines?

2. it soon would drive you to despair, a) Pick out the words that are alliterated.

3. your brain would rattle from the breeze. a) Pick out the words that are alliterated.

Paragraph: Write appreciation of the poem “Be Glad Nose Is On Face”

SR-2: A VISIT TO THE DENTIST Identify the character/speaker: 1. "The dentist's office called to remind you of your

appointment for tomorrow." 2. "Well, thank you for bringing me that piece of happy news," 3. "Oh! Don't be such a child," 4. "Good morning Mr. Franke! And how are you today?" 5. "I was doing OK until I stepped off the elevator and got

a whiff of that smell. 6. "I come 'from a very poor family and we couldn't afford

middle names." 7. "Oh! How cute! You are a real comedian, aren't you Mr. Franke?" 8. "You are next, sir. Please follow me." 9. “Here we are, Please be seated,” 10. “I’m not hurting you, am I ?” 11. “I hate the flavor of grape.” 12. "Well, let's see what we may find today," she said 13. "Have you ever seen a mulberry molar?" 14. This was one of the most expensive torture sessions

I’ve ever experienced 15. "Tell me, how it went on at the dentist?" 16. "Oh boy, you are a real comedian, aren't you?" 17. "Funny, that's what the happy receptionist thinks too." 18. She scrapped and chiselled to remove the tartar fro his teeth 19. She immediately called the assistant to show the tooth 20. She made some notes

Choose the correct answer: 1. Franke said that he was excited about seeing … a) Beena b) Dr.painc) Receptionist d)The hygienist 2. …. always brings back memories of pain and suffering." a) The tooth b) Beena c) The receptionist d) The pain 3. The Receptionist need to know Franke’s …." a) father name b) middle initial c) surname d) last name 4. The Receptionist called Franke a …… a) comedian b) guard c) hero d) villain 5. There were sounds of whizzing drills and … from patients a) extreme happiness b) fear of bill

c) treatment d) moans of pain 6. Mundane elevator music formed the accompaniment for

a scene reminiscent of a ….. a) melodrama b) tragedy novel c) horror film d) comic serial 7. A … was placed under my ….. a) towel, head b) gloves, hand c) socks, leg d) bib, chin 8. she wore a … and a complete face shield. a) mask b) toque c) tie d) apron 9. The hygienist removed the tartar buildup by …. a) scrapping and carving b) scrapping and chiseling c) shaping and chiseling d) shattering and trimming 10. Franke’s legs were ….. a) cramping b) battering c) flailing d) drooping 11. Franke hate the flavor of …. a) strawberry b) lemon c) Orange d) grape



12. Dr.Mary found a …. in Franke’s mouth a) premolar b) alveolar c) mulberry molar d) tartar molar 13. Dr.Mary said that he might have had some…. disease

that caused this molar. a) contagious b) childhood c) nervous d) skin

14. Franke’s strange molar could contribute to the furthering of the dentists’……

a) office b) education c) treatment d) idea 15. Beena is Franke’s …..

a) Mom b) Dental Doctor c) wife d) assistant

3. Study mind map and fill in the details:

4. Narrate the experiences of Mr.Franke:

English I Paper Content

I. Vocabulary: - 1. (i to v) Synonyms Exercise – 1: (Modal Exam) i)A battle seemed imminent a)important b) immediate c)imaginary d)nearing ii) Shakespeare is an exquisite playwright. a) refrined b) mediocre c) ordinary d) average iii) It would be wrong of me to override his rules

a) follow b) set aside c) joined d) connected iv) That works of humanity & affection can be done at peace a)wild b) bird c) mankind d) fish v) This condition is called photic sneezing. a) dull b) dim c) dark d) of light Exercise – 2: (unit-1) i) His request has been rejected a) accepted b) refused c) restored d) respected ii) Every officer was essential

a) necessary b) especial c) affectionate d) beloved iii) The new rules are made to be enforced

a) compelled b) made to follow c) for the enemy d) enlarged iv) He took Scott’s hand, held them and broke out a) broke his hands b) went out the room c) began to speak suddenly d) felled out v) I have had a regretful night a) rest b) feeling guilty c) to forget d) joyful.

Exercise – 3: (unit-1) i) How could I escape from these constant requests. a) repeated b) regular c) strong d) confusing ii) All are trampled upon and outlawed by war a) temporary b) escaped c) trained d) crushed iii) Everything must yield for the great ambition. a) yelled b) give up c) shaped d) enforced iv) Everyone engaged in their paramount duty a) permanant b) beautiful c) most important d) fantastic v) I was very weary last night a) tired b) fresh c) brisk d) thoughtful.

Exercise – 4 (unit2) i) Sheela glanced at the books in the library. a) bewildered b) looked c) blinked d) pondered ii) Rajesh daubed his face with water colours. a) smeared b) wiped c) washed d) clouded iii) The buzzin mosquitoes irritated the child. a) annoyed b) scared c) confused d) enthused iv) No one could notice the error in my essay. a) information b) spot c) ignore d) read v) They form an astoundingly intricate network a) instructive b) important c) simple d) complicated.

Exercise – 5 (unit2) i) He is very sensitive to light. a) thick skinned b) smooth c) affected by slight changes d) sentiment ii) It is the time for siesta his face with water colours. a) nasta b) sister c) short sleep d) work iii) A tiny object can trigger a big sneeze. a) caused something happen b) trembled c) end d) introduce iv) She heard these words and chuckled. a) smiled b) laughed shyly c) laughed loudly d) cried v) She yelled on hearing the news a) shouted b) hissed c) laughed d) wistled.

2. (i to v) Antonyms: Exercise - 1 i) We inhale oxygen when we breathe in. a)yawn b) exhale c) hiccup d) burp ii) The students read the story hastily .

a) Temporarily b)quickly c)hurriedly d) leisurely iii) Don’t forget the eyelid muscles!

a) Absent-minded b)careless c)remember d) careful iv) His request has been rejected.

a) Accepted b) refused c) denied d) turned down v) “My dear Colonel, I was a brute last night. a)humane b)wild c) ferocious d) rude

Exercise - 2 i) The human body is a complicated machine. a) simple b) complex c) intricate d) extrodinary ii) Traffic police are to discourage drunken driving .

a) forbid b) encourage c) establish d) avoid iii) Rahul was inquisitive to know the secret

a) curious b) incurious c) notorious d) eager iv) He is very sensitive to dust and dew.

a) nonsence b) inactive c) indifferent d) lovable v) The message is sent to a special part of our brain. a) especial b) ordinary c) soft d) specialisation

Exercise - 3 i) It is a common place. a) discommon b) rare c) comomorate d) encommon ii) The road is closed temporarily . a) shortly b) soon c) momentarily d) permanently iii) Anu gave him comfort on his failure a) console b) discomfort c) ease d) calm iv) It is wrong to do that.

a) right b) write c) mistake d) sin v) She is a familiar lady in that area. a) wellknown b) renowned c) unfamiliar d) famous



3. Lexical Competencies (other vocabularies) i) Syllabification Separate the syllables of the following 1. document 2. president 3. duties 4. regimental 5. humanity 6. Environment 7. medical 8. sneezing 9. sensitive 10. Diaphragm

ii) Homophones –Choose: Fill in the blanks with suitable word choosing from the pairs given in brackets. 1. The driver applied the hand … to stop the car. (break / brake) 2. The hungry lion went in search of its ……. (pray / prey) 3. The …….. is pleasant today. (whether / weather) 4. Sundar ate the …….. cake yesterday. (hole / whole) 5. My uncle … a strange sound last night. (herd / heard)

Write the correct pairs 1. The thief broke open the …. Almirah to … the jewels. 2. The old man couldn’t …… the pain walking ….. foot

on the rugged road after the rains. 3. It’s very hard to say … to a person whom you … very well. 4. The ….. hair of the ….. person is gray. 5. They keep …… bags …….

iii) Abbreviation and Acronyms: 1) LPG. 2) WHO 3) UNO 4) GPM 5) WWW

iv) American English 1. Children like holidays. 2. If you take the lift to the tenth floor you will find the office. 3. Shall we go for a film. 4. My uncle brought me some sweets. 5. Close the tap when it is not in use. 6. Take a taxi to reach the railway station. 7. Fetch some petrol to wash my hands. 8. Where is your flat? 9. Open my purse and give him one rupee. 10. Give the American word for ‘autumn’ 11. Give the American spelling for ‘favour’ 12. Give the American spelling for ‘peddler’ 13. Give the American spelling for ‘offence’ 14. Give the American spelling for ‘focussed’ 15. Give the American spelling for ‘traveller’ 16. Give the American spelling for ‘visualise’ 17. Give the American spelling for ‘centre’ 18. Give the American spelling for ‘metre’ 19. Give the American spelling for ‘honour’ 20. Give the American spelling for ‘realise’

v)Phrasal Verb (Term1 syllabus – unit1) 1. The power cut extinguished the light.

(a) put in (b) put out (c) put off (d) put back 2. The Children must be raised with love and care.

a) brought up b) brought in c) brought about 3. She gets Rs.500 per month.

a) brings up b) brings in c) brings about 4. The south-west monsoon will get lots of rain.

a) bring up b) bring in c) bring about 5. His foolish habits will definitely cause a big loss.

a) bring up b) bring in c) bring about 6. We are trying to make happen a change in politics.

a) bring up b) bring in c) bring about

7. The president distributed the prizes. a) gave away b) gave up c) give in

8. You must stop your bad habits. a) give away b) give up c) give in

9. They surrendered when they were outnumbered. a) give away b) give up c) give in

10. Please see the picture in the blackboard. a) look at b) look into c) look through

11. The sub inspector will examine the matter soon. a) look at b) look into c) look through

12. I read quickly the book. a) look at b) look into c) look through

13. Please hand over the sugar. a) pass on b) pass by c) pass away

14. The pilgrims passed over the forest without any fear. a) passed on b) passed by c) passed away

15. His grandmother died last week. a) passed on b) passed by c) passed away

16. They postponed the match. a) put off b) put in c) put up

17. Many people applied for the job. a) put off b) put in c) put up

18. They were lodged in an old building. a) put off b) put in c) put up

19. He discovers a new idea to solve the problem. a) make b) hits on c) hits in

20. They started their journey in an early morning. a) set up b) set in c) set ou

a) vi) Prefix 1. Use the prefix ‘un’ to the appropriate word given below

a) easy b) play c) possible d)locate 2. Use the prefix ‘dis’ to a suitable word. a) comfort b) trouble c) employment d)selfish 3. Use the prefix ‘im’ to a suitable word a) justice b) possible c) regard d) told 4. Use the prefix ‘fore’ to a suitable word a) honour b)discipline c) selfish d) told 5. Use the prefix ‘in’ to a suitable word.

b) a) employment b) honour c) human d) danger

Attach suitable prefixes to the highlighted word !!!! (dis, tri, un, bi, in, fore, im) 1. She looked at me in __belief. 2. It is __possible for a dog to fly. 3. She is ___obedient. 4. The patient is still __conscious. 5. Coming late to a meeting is a __honour for the

members. 6. __prove yourself with soft skills. 7. The Scientists ___told the impending danger. 8. As he was a handicapped person, he drove a __cycle. 9. Punishments will be given for ___discipline. 10. We were pained at her __regard 11. __fold the paper in this way. 12. The women rose against the __justice, he has done.

vii) Suffix 1. Use the suffix ‘ly’ to the appropriate word a) comfort b) profit c)sure d) often



2. Use the suffix ‘ment ‘ to a suitable word. a) courage b) encourage c) care d)kind 3. Use the suffix ‘ness’ to the most appropriate word a)dark b)victory c)generous d) doubt 4. Use the suffix ‘ful’ to the most appropriate word a) real b) success c) punctual d) graduate 5. Use the suffix ‘able’ to the most appropriate word a) ferocious b) potential c) visual d) reason Attach suitable suffixes to the highlighted words. (ly, ful, ment, ion, ous, ise, ity, ness, able)

1. The dogs fought ferocious__. 2. It was potential__ dangerous situation. 3. You gave me a success__ plan. 4. She looks there in astonish__. 5. It is a reason__ price. 6. He saw his reflect__ in the water. 7. It is real__ wonderful. 8. Our teacher insists punctual__. 9. Everyone admired his human__. 10. He is personal__ known to me. 11. Visual__ your dream and work for it. 12. We appreciated his great__.

viii) idioms Type-1 1.Write meaning of the idiom – to nip in the bud 2.Write the meaning of the idiom – Stay on one’s toes 3. Write the meaning of the idiom – Get cold feet 4. Write the meaning of the idiom – be in over one’s head 5. Write the meaning of the idiom –to take a new turn Type-2: Choose the correct ideam for the words that underlined: 1. They wanted to stop his development at the very beginning. a) fool’s errand b) in deep waters c) nip in the bud 2. He came to know that it is a fruitless undertaking. a) fool’s errand b) move heaven and earth c) nip in the bud 3. It is raining heavily now. a) under the sun b) in deep waters c) raining cats and dogs 4. He makes a new beginning in his life. a) fool’s errand b) Turns over a new leaf c) nip in the bud 5. We can do nothing. She exaggerates the problem. a) make a mountain out of a molehill b) under the sun c) in deep waters 6. Don’t waste time by delaying. Try to do some thing. a) nib in the bud b) not let the grass grow under your

feet c) fool’s errand 7. She might live anywhere in the earth. a) move heaven and earth b) under the sun c) all over 8. Do everything possible to solve this problem. a) move heaven and earth b) It is impossible c) Don’t give up 9. She is in big trouble. a) fool’s errand b) in deep waters c) in tears 10. It is not for your talent. You have to be thankful for

your luck. a) thanks to god b) Well done c) thank one’s lucky stars. 11. Firefighters have to be prepared as they have to fight a

fire at anytime. a) Stay on one’s toes b) Get cold feet c) See eye to eye.

12. Could you take care of my bike while I go to the store. a) Stay on one’s toes b) Keep an eye on t c) See eye to eye. 13. Kumar was in a very difficult situation when he

missed his flight to London. a) Bereft of b) Be in over one’s head c) To bear with 14. I hope that I’ll get first rank this time. a) Keep one’s fingers crossed b) Get cold feet c) To bear with 15. My son Theo really wants that bike May be I will buy

it for his next birthday. a) Keep an eye on b) Have one’s heart set on something c) Stay on one’s toes

16. Ragu wants to help his friend in time. a) Lend him a hand b) Keep an eye on c) Stay on one’s toes

17. Parents should watch their wards if they are okey. a) Lend him a hand b) Keep an eye on c) Stay on one’s toes 18. Agree with us in this point. a) Lend him a hand b) Keep an eye on c) See eye to eye 19. She said the embaracing words and felt later it was wrong. a) Lend him a hand b) Put her foot in her mouth c) bad 20. She is in the middle of mysteries a) in the middle of b) in the midst of c) Fool’s errand

ix) Giving plurals 1. What is the plural form of radius? (a) radiuses (b) radii (c) radius (d) radiis 2. Give the plural form of ‘loaf’ 3. Give the plural form of ‘nucleus’ 4. Give the plural form of ‘crisis’ 5. Give the plural form of ‘sheep’ Type-2: 1. What is the plural of the word ‘nucleus’?

a) nuclei b) nucleuss c) nucleuses 2. What is the plural of the word ‘bacillus’?

a) bacilluses b) bacillies c) bacilli 3. What is plural form of ‘datum’?

a) datas b) data c) datums 4. What is the plural form of ‘crisis’?

a) crisise b) crisista c) crises 5. What is the plural form of ‘radius’?

a) radiuses b) radii c) radis 6. What is the plural form of ‘tooth’.?

a) teeth b) tooths c) toothe 7. Give plural for ‘sheep’? a) sheeps b) sheepes c) sheep 8. Write the plural for ‘medium’?.

a) mediums b) medias c) media 9. What is the plural of the word ‘axis’?

a) axises b) axes c) axii 10. What is the plural form of ‘analysis’?

a) analyses b) analyss c) analyx 11. What is the plural form of ‘thesis’?

a) thesi b) theses c) thesises 12. What is the plural form of ‘basis’?

a) basises b) basis c) bases 13. What is the plural form of ‘fungus’?

a) funguis b) fungi c) fungais 14. What is the plural form of ‘index’?

a) indexes b) indices c) indis 15. What is the plural form of ‘vortex’?

a) vortices b) vortexes c) vorteses 16. What is the plural form of ‘phenomenon’? a) phenomena b) phenomenea c) phenomenons



17. What is the plural form of ‘formula’? a) formulas b) formulea c) formulae

18. What is the plural form of ‘son-in-law’? a) son-in-laws b) sons-in-law c) sons-in-lawses 19. What is the plural form of ‘man-of-war’? a) mans-of-war b) men-of-war c) man-of-wars 20. What is the plural form of ‘passer-by’? a) passers-by b) passer-bys c) passers-bys 21. What is the plural form of ‘woman’? a) womans b) weman c) women 22. What is the plural form of ‘scenery’? a) sceneries b) scenery c) scenerieses 23. What is the plural form of ‘stationary’? a) stationary b) stationaries c) stationarys 24. What is the plural form of ‘luggage’? a) luggages b) luggage c) luggies 25. What is the plural form of ‘deer’?

a) deers b) deerses c) deer 26. What is the plural form of ‘swine’?

a) swine b) swines c) swina 27. What is the plural form of ‘information’?

a) informations b) information c) informina 28. What is the plural form of ‘news’?

a) news b) newses c) newsins 29. What is the plural form of ‘Inspector-General’? a) Inspector-generals b) Inspectors-general c) Inspectors-generals 30. What is the plural form of ‘commander-in chief’? a) commanders-in-chiefs b) commanders-in-chief c) commander-in-chiefs

x) Constructing Sentences using a word 1. Use one of the following words in a sentence of your own a) patience b) patiently c) patient 2. a) success b) successful c) succeeded 3. a) special b) speciality c) specialize 4. a) life b) live c) lively 5. a) kind b) kindly c) kindness. 6. a) migrating b) migrant c) migration

7. a) earnest b) earnestly c) earnestness 8. a) beauty b) beautiful c) beautifully

9. a) fortune b) fortunate c) fortunately 10. a) pity b) piteous c) piteouly

xi) Who is the Doctor specialist) One who specialises in 1) General dentistry 2) Heart ailments 3)Nervous disorder 4) Skin problems 5) Mental disorder 6) Bones 7) Kidneys

xii) Write tamil words for the following 1) OPERATION THEATRE 2) INTENSIVE CARE UNlT 3) CHEMIST'S SHOP 4) OUT PATIENTS 5) VISITING HOURS 6) BLOOD BANK 7) EMERGENCY CARE UNIT 8) AMBULANCE

II Grammar : i) Changing into Passive voice 1) The Chief Guest congratulated the winners. 2) Some send more e-mail than paper mail. 3) Radio stations are playing songs online. 4) Indian fishermen catch fish in nets. 5) They had folded the net carefully. 6) The fishermen washed the net after fishing.

7) The children painted these pictures. 8) They were constructing a dam. 9) We must help the poor. 10) Marconi invented Radio.

ii) Changing into Active Voice 1) Cotton is exported by India in a large scale. 2) His request had been rejected by the officers. 3) The rules are made by them. 4) All are trampled by the war. 5) Every family is crushed by the war. 6) Let the door be opened. 7) My pencil had been sharpened by me. 8) English is spoken fluently by Ragu 9) Many accidents have been caused by careless driving. 10) The answer papers will be given by the teacher soon. 11) A story had been told to me by my grandmother 12) Four problems have been answered by me. 13) A day was spent at Ooty by me. 14) The window was broken by the boys while playing. 15) The net was pulled by them to shore.

iii) Question tag 1. He draws a picture ,----------? a) don’t he b)doesn’t he? c) isn’t he? d) will he? 2. Children like ice cream, ……………..? a) do they? b) don’t they c) shouldn’t you 3. Children don’t like sitting idle, …………..? a) do they? b) don’t they c) shouldn’t you 4. We can’t live without water, …….? a) can we?, b) can’t we?, c) do we? 5. You will come in time, ……………? a) will you? b) won’t you? c) shouldn’t you? 6. I am your teacher, ………….? a) am I? b) amn’t I? c) aren’t I? 7. I am not your enemy, …………? a) am I?, b) ain’t I?, c) amn’t I? 8. Let us go for a picnic, …………….? a) will you?, b) shall we?, c) should we? 9. Stop crying, ………………? a) Shall I? b) will you? c) do you? 10. The flag has four colours on it ……………? a) has it? b) hasn’t it? c) do they? 11. Walk faster, ………………..?

a) won’t you? b) shall you? c) do you? 12. We get uninterrupted power supply …….? a) getn’t we? b) didn’t we? c) don’t we?

iv) Direct or Indirect speech Rewrite the following into indirect speech 1) Kannan said to me , “Do you like icecream?” 2) He said, "Hurrah! We have won the match!" 3) She said to me, "Where did you get this interesting novel from?" 4) She said to me, "Were you in town yesterday?" 5) My friend said, "What a pity you didn't come for the field trip!" 6) I said to him, "When do you intend paying me back?" 7) “Why does it always happen to me, mom?” questioned Kaushik. 8) “Aren’t they beautiful?” asked Prithi. 9) “AAHH! There is a cockroach on your chair!” she exclaimed. 10) He said, “How did it happen, sis?” 11) “Am I boing, Vino?” Prithi said. 12) The moher said to her child, “Don’t go in the rain.”



Rewrite the given sentences in the direct speech 1. Lalitha asked her friend if she was ready to come with

her to the shop. 2. The teacher asked the boys not to speak ill of others 3. My friend said that it was a very beautiful view 4. The teacher asked the students if they had done the problem

which he had given to them the previous day. 5. Praveen told me that he did not go to movies often. 6. Bhalaji exclaimed that I had rendered him a good deed. 7. Naveen asked his brother if he would accompany him to

the provision store. 8. The Headmaster advised us to switch off the fans when

we left the class. 9. Selvan wondered if he could climb that hill. 10. The teacher told Rangan that she was happy to see that

he had done the exercises correctly.

v) Verb forms 1. …… is a good exercise. a) to walk b) walking c) walks 2. Tom enjoyed …. a) walks b) walked c) walking d) to walk 3. ……. is believing. a) see b) saw c) to see d) seeing 4. Kaushik is fond of …. ice cream. a) eat b) eating c) eats d) ate 5. I love ….. a) walking b) to walk c) walk 6. I like ……. model aeroplanes. a) build b) to build c) building d) built 7. Kaushik loves ….. ice cream. a) eat b) eating c) to eat 8. The time … is now. a) think b) thinking c) to think 9. I regret ….. the first scene. a) missing b) to miss c) missed 10. The class wanted ….. a) paint b) to paint c) painting 11. Grammar is easy …….. a) understanding b) to understand c) understood 12. …….. the remote should not be difficult. a) repair b) to repair c) repairing 13. Ram has an interest in …...a) read b) reading c) to read 14. Indira’s hobby was …roses. a) growing b) to grow c) grow 15. …… was Sheeba’s hobby. a) singing b) to sing c) sing 16. Jackson came ….. Jerry. a) help b) helping c) to help 17. My son asked me……..him a pen. a) buying b) buy c) to buy 18. My first duty is ..... my most sincere thanks. a) tender b) to tender c) tendering. 19. ……… is a good exercise. a) To swim b) swim c) swiming 20. Geetha agreed …………. me a computer. a) buy b) buying c) to buy 21. My mother is fond of …………….. a) cooking b) cook c) to cook 22. I do not like ………………. mangoes. a) eat b) eating c) to eat. 23. Ravi liked ……….. songs. a) singing b) sang c) to sing 24. She decided ………….. a watch. a) buy b) buying c) to buy 25. The society has nothing …… with entertainment.

a) doing b) to do c)done.

vi) Articles 1. He is -------MLA a) an b) a c) the 2 The bus came ----------- hour late. a) an b) a c) the 3. Siva gave…….one rupee coin to the man. a) a b) an c) the 4. She has returned home for ........moment's rest.

a) an b) a c) the. 5. I went to ----- airport to catch a flight to Mumbai.

a) a b) an c) the 6. Every child jumps with joy at the sight of ….. elephant.

a) a b) an c) the 7. I have brought you a collection of ……. award winning

books of this year. a) a b) an c) the 8. Jack is ………… one eyed man. a) a b) an c) the 9. This is ….. book that I wanted to read. a) a b) an c) the 10. … educated man is always respected by all. a) a b) an c) the 11. Education is … essential thing for life. a) a b) an c) the 12. Ravi Shankar is … famous pianist. a) a b) an c) the

vii) Punctuation 1. anand said sarathy you have done a good job 2. children enjoyed watching the film didnt they 3. unless john learns driving he cannot impress his boss 4. how pleasant the weather is today 5. congratulations i heard you ve got a job in singapore 6. nagaraj said to his father will you allow me to go on an

excursion to kerala 7. help i m drowning 8. the teacher said be sure to turn off the lights when you

leave the room 9. gee what happened to you 10. what you told that old beggar all my private affairs cried

hughie looking very red and angry

viii) Fill the Imperatives: 1. …..a phone. 2. …..108. 3. …. clearly. 4. …. your name. 5. …. the address . 6. …. the problem. 7. …. any question. 8. …. carefully. 9. …. any instruction. 10. ... for help.

ix) Making Questions 1. The students can wait for ten minutes. 2. We shall meet again on Tuesday. 3. We met last week. 4. We meet twice a week. 5. Jagan broke the window. 6. The British gave us English. 7. I am in 9th std. 8. I go to school by bicycle. 9. I have got a dictionary. 10. It is handy. 11. I can find out the meaning of any difficult word. 12. I will help my friend to use the dictionary. 13. Trees give us fresh air. 14. Edition invented electric bulb. 15. We have been using computers since 1996.

ix) Degrees of Comparition 1. The cat is sweeter than any other pet animal. (Comp) 2. Very few inventions are as amazing as the computer. (Ps) 3. Iron is the most useful metal. (Superlative) 4. Coffee is not so good as tea. (Positive) 5. The peacock is more colourful than many other birds. (Cm) 6. Vellore is hotter than Coimbatore. (Comparative)



V Language Fuctions:- 10. Picture Comprehension 5 x 1 = 5

(a) What do you see in this picture? (b) In what season do you normally see trees without leaves? (c) Suggest one reason why there are only some trees with

leaves in this picture? (d) Give your views on how to prevent loss of trees on our

earth. (e) If you change this picture, what would you add or take

away?

a) What do you see in the picture? b) What is the teacher doing? c) Do you think the children are enjoying the class? Why

do you say so? d) When will you enjoy a class?

e) What makes the classroom situation healthy?

a) Which water is salty – sea water or river water? b) Is the sea calm or rough? c) Where does the river flow from? d) What are sailing in the sea?

e) How many trees are there in the second picture?

11. Correcting the errors (Term1 syllabus – unit1) 1. I met an European. 2. Geetha’s father is a M.L.A 3. They are going to Himalayas. 4. Ragu prefers milk than tea. 5. A bunch of keys were found in my car. 6. One of the boy looks happy. 7. We bought office furnitures. 8. My father is a honest man. 9. Mathematics are my favourite subject. 10. Ramu wanted an one rupee coin.

English II Paper Content II Language Functions:- 5. Note Making 1. Butterflies are found in gardens. They look very

beautiful with all the colours of the rainbow. There are about 50,000 different kinds of butterflies. They fly from flower to flower to suck nectar. The feelers help the butterfly to find its way. The tube mouth helps it to suck nectar and the tiny holes on the sides of its body help it to breathe. In the life cycle of the butterfly, there are four stages-egg, larva, pupa and adult. The life span of a butterfly is very short. William Wordsworth wrote a poem on the butterfly. He said that he could not tell whether it was sleeping or feeding.

2. We do not realise the fact that our minds are moulded by the books we read. In fact we have several means by which we acquire knowledge today – the radio, the TV, the newspapers and magazines, the internet etc. But reading books is the most ancient and the most effective them of all. Reading a book is different and it is an activity which gives us immense pleasure. We are never alone when we have the company of books. In the modern world , we have very little time. When we have a little leisure, we watch TV, gossip or run to parties, clubs or other social activities. We are afraid to be alone with ourselves, afraid to sit quietly and think. We are happy with others but not with ourselves. Reading a book on such an occasion gives us the comfort of good company and true pleasure.

6. Completing a Dialogue Exercise – 1: i) Bookseller: Hello Sir! ....................... ? Customer : Sir, would you allow me to exchange this

book with another book? ii) Bookseller: ......................? Customer : A few pages are missing in this book. iii) Bookseller: ....................... ? Customer : I bought the book this morning. iv) Bookseller: ....................... ? Customer : Here is the bill........................ Exercise – 2:

Customer : Good Morning, sir! i) Shop keeper : …………………………

Customer : I want to exchange this cell phone. ii) Shop keeper : ……………… Customer : It doesn’t work.

Shop keeper : Can I repair it for you? iii)Customer : No. ………………………. iv)Shop keeper : …………………………….?

Customer : Yes. I have the bill and warranty. v) Shop keeper : ……………………………. Customer : Thank you, sir. Exercise-3:

Employer : How old are you ? i) Candidate : …………………………… ii) Employer : ……………………………

Candidate : I studied at Presidency College, Chennai. iii)Employer : ………………………… ?

Candidate : I am Post-graduate in Physics.



iv) Employer : …………………………… Candidate : No sir, I am not employed at present. Employer : When can you join duty if you are appointed?

v) Candidate : ……………………………… Exercise-4:

Radha : Pushpa, I have brought my family photo album to show you.

Pushpa : Have you? Let me see it. Oh! Is this you? You must have been about five years old when this was taken.

i) Radha : Yes. ………………… ii) Pushpa : And who is this? …………………. iii) Radha : Yes, that’s my father. We took this photo

when ………….. Pushpa : And this photo is a family photo, isn’t it? iv) Radha : Yes, this is my mother. These are … v) Pushpa : ……………………?

III. Comunicative Skills:- 7. Completing the content of a Letter: 1. The appeal for the Colonel Scott’s leave was rejected. He

couldn’t go to his wife’s funeral. So He had started to write a letter to his children, but had not completed it. Complete the content of his letter in about 100 words.

2. Your friend is very fond of junk food. He /She keeps eating anything, anywhere, anytime. Write a letter to him / her asking him 1 her to put an end to his 1 her habit of eating JUNK FOOD and to become more health conscious..

3. Write an article to the newspaper about the awareness programme on eye donation you attended recently. Follow the tips given above.

4. Mani started writing a letter to his father asking permission to join an excursion party. Complete the content of his letter in about 100 words.

5. Sriram wanted to write to the Postmaster of his village informing him of his change of address. He had the format of his letter ready but had yet to write the content. Complete the content of his letter in about 100 words.

6.Sreeja celebrated her birthday last week. Her uncle Ranjan had presented her a watch. Sreeja wants to thank him for the gift. The format of the letter is ready. Help Sreeja to complete the content of her letter in about 100 words.

8. (a or b) Advertisement 1. Pen world - mightier than sword - variety of pens - different

dazzling colours - writes smoothly - prices from Rs. 10 to Rs. 1000/- for gifts - personal use.

2. Susee - Hyundai - New cars - sales - special offer spot booking - exchange offer- Venue : Gandhi nagar - Madurai.

3. Mouth watering - delicious food -. Hygienic preparation – affordable price - excellent service - open air - elegant and posh.

4. Sale of furniture - wooden chairs - dining tables - teakwood tables - comfortable sofa cum bed - all under one roof - door delivery - 15% less – hurry

5. Laptop & Computer shop – Systems for students – special discounts – affordable price – limited period offer – details: visit www.stulap.com (OR)

6. Malaysia – 3 nights and 2 days – Rs.20,000/- - accommodation, sight-seeing – book now – Tours and Travels – M.G.Road – Bangalore.

IV.Expantion of Ideas:- 9. Expanding Headlines Exercise-1:

a) Prime Minister to inaugurate National games b) Business campaign launched in China c) Scientist discovers new planet d) Thirty Child labourers rescued in Agra e) Mobile phones banned in schools

Exercise-2: a) Unexpected visit of Minister to schools b) Chennai celebrates Madras Week c) TN State Board Examination Results Declared d) Prime Minister to inaugurate National Games e) Passengers injured in accident.

Exercise-3: a) Earthquake in Turkey – over 250 dead b) Railway fares to go up says Railway Minister c) Bus driver prevents major accident d) India wins Test series against Australia e) Diabetic day celebrated with Free check up

Exercise – 4: a) Schools closed due to heavy rains b) Storage reduced at reservoir for repair c) Students collect funds for flood relief d) Indian swimmers win Gold in Olympics e) PM to attend UNO meet.

Exercise – 5: a) R.B.I. releases new coin-Big Temple Centenary b) India Wins Medals at CWG c) Heavy floods in Bihar, crops ruined d) Students take up rally on AIDS awareness e) Obama to visit India in November.

10. Non-verbal charts: Exercise-1:

i) In which year was the profit the lowest? a) 2005 b) 2006 c) 2007 d)2008 ii) What was the profit in the year 2008? a) 10 % b) 15 % c) 30 % d) 20 % iii) What was the trend in 2005 – 2007? a) increasing b) decreasing c) same d) without gain iv) What was the percentage rise of the profit between 2007 and 2008? a) 15 % b) 10 c) 5 % d) 20 % v) In which year was the profit the highest?

a) 2005 b) 2006 c) 2008 d) 2009



Exercise-2 :

i) What causes major pollution to water bodies? a) washing clothes in river b) bathing cattle in rivers c) Using lakes a public toilet d) unfavoured well ii) Identify the waste that is not dumped into the river. a) kitchen wastes b) chemical wastes c) wind swept rubbish d) toilet waste water iii) 10% of the river is used for….. a) washing clothes b) bathing cattle c) washing clothes and bathing cattle d) throwing waste into the river. iv) ......per cent of hazard to water bodies in Sharath's locality

is caused by uncovered wells. a) 40% b) 5%. c) 20% d) 15%. v) State whether the following statement is true or false Sharath's locality does not have clean water.

11. Matching slogans Exercise- 1 a) Micro tip pen - Technology at your door step b) Motor bike - Fixes everything except broken hearts c) Ice cream - Flawless writing flows d) Gum - No more summer, chillers are here e) Computer - For extra mile and smile Exercise-2 a) music system - Let's capture the moment b) Tea - put your best foot forward c) Shoes - The world at a click d) Camera - Hear more, enjoy more e) Mouse - The cup that cheers most Indians Exercise- 3: a) Pens - dark and oily b) Cell phone - remove dirt from clothes c) Washing machine - the magic of words d) Diapers - connectivity on the move e) Fairness cream - silky glow - dry babies Exercise – 4: a) Chocolates - Home away from home b) Silk sarees - For a confident smile c) Lipstick - A sweet gift of love d) Hill resort - Choose the colour of your smile e) Toothpaste - Blooms from the looms - dazzling diamonds. 12. Road map Exercise-1: Write the direction in about three imperative sentences to guide your friend.

Exercise-2: You are near the Government Hospital. A stranger asks you to direct him to a nearby school. Guide him with your directions in about 3 sentences.

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