AP 10th Class English 1st Lesson Important Questions

These AP 10th Class English Important Questions 1st Lesson will help students prepare well for the exams.

AP Board 10th Class English 1st Lesson Important Questions and Answers

Study Skills
I. Read the pie-chart carefully.

Now answer the following questions.

1) What is the total amount in crores Rs. NHAI plans to arrange for Phase II projects through External Assistance?
Answer:
Rs. 11486 crores

2) How much does NHAI intend to raise through Toll for Phase II projects?
Answer:
4910

3) NHAI plans to raise the highest amount for Phase 11 projects through: (B)
A) External Assistance
B) Market Borrowing
C) Toll
Answer:
B) Market Borrowing

4) What funding source is marked as “SPVS” in the data provided for Phase II projects? (C)
A)Strategic Private Ventures for Sustainability
B) Structured Project Valuation System
C) Special Purpose Vehicles
Answer:
C) Special Purpose Vehicles

5) The total funds raised through Market Borrowing and Toll combined is: (A)
A) Rs. 34862 crores
B) Rs. 34842 crores
C) Rs. 34892 crores
Answer:
A) Rs. 34862 crores

II. Read the following bar graph.

Now answer the following questions.

1) What does the bar graph show?
Answer:
Sales of mobiles (in thousand numbers) from five 2021.

2) Which company sold maxium number of mobiles in 2020?
Answer:
Oppo

3) Which two companies sold equal number of mobiles in 2021? (B)
A) Samsung and Oppo
B) Motorola and Oppo
C) Vivo and Oppo
Answer:
B) Motorola and Oppo

4. How many mobiles are sold in 2021 by all the companies together? (C)
A) 4,25,000
B) 4,55,000
C) 8,80,000
Answer:
C) 8,80,000

5) Choose the correct statement from the following. (B)
A) Motorola company sold the least number of phones in 2020.
B) Oppo sold the most number of phones in 2020.
C) Motorola and Apple sold the equal number of phones in 2020.
Answer:
B) Oppo sold the most number of phones in 2020.

III. Study the following table carefully and answer the questions that follow.
EXPENDITURE OF A COMPANY (IN LAKH RUPEES) PER ANNUM OVER THE GIVEN YEARS

Now answer the following questions

1) What was the total bonus expenditure for the year 1998?
Answer:
3.00 lakh rupees

2) In which year did the company incur the highest salary expenditure?
Answer:
2002

3) What was the average fuel and transport expenditure over the given years? (B)
A) 117.2 lakh rupees
B) 117.6 lakh rupees
C) 117.8 lakh rupees
Answer:
B) 117.6 lakh rupees

4) Which year saw the highest combined expenditure on salary, fuel and transport? (C)
A) 1999
B) 2000
C) 2002
Answer:
C) 2002

5) What was the percentage increase in taxes from 1998 to 2002? (C)
A) 13.25%
B) 17.85%
C) 18.07%
Answer:
C) 18.07%

IV. Read the pie chart carefully.

Now answer the following questions.
1) What is the area in acres under Wheat cultivation?
Answer:
72 acres

2) What is the area in acres under Others category?
Answer:
99 acres

3) What is the total area in acres under all food crops? (A)
A) 360 acres
B) 342 acres
C) 450 acres
Answer:
A) 360 acres

4) Which food crop has the smallest area under cultivation? (B)
A) Rice
B) Jowar
C) Barley
Answer:
B) Jowar

5) Which two food crops together cover half of the total area under cultivation? (A)
A) Wheat and Rice
B) Wheat and Maize
C) Rice and Barley
Answer:
A) Wheat and Rice

Section – B
GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
Combining Sentences Using (who/which/that, etc.)
Exercise – 1

1. Lencho was an ox of a man. He was working like an animal in the fields. (Combine the sentences using ‘who’)
Answer:
Lencho was an ox of a man who was working like an animal.

2. The boys were exposing themselves to the rain. They ran out to collect the frozen pearls. (Combine the sentences using ‘who’)
Answer:
The boys who were exposing themselves to the rain ran out to collect the frozen pearls.

3. That was my house. I sold it in 2010. (Combine the sentences using which)
Answer:
That was my house which I sold in 2010.

4. My brother is very optimistic. He says everything shall be alright. (Combine the sentences using‘who’)
Answer:
My brother who is very optimistic says everything shall be alright.

5. This is a peaceful place. It is away from the city. (Combine the sentences using ‘which )
Answer:
This is a peaceful place which is away from the city.

6. This is the picture. It caused a great sensation. (Combine the sentences using ‘that’)
Answer:
This is the picture that caused a great sensation.

7. Mahi has left the school just now. She is my best friend. (Combine the sentences using ‘who’)
Answer:
Mahi, who is my best friend, has left the school just now.

8. I found the box. I lost it yesterday. (Combine the sentences using ‘which’)
Answer:
I found the box which I lost yesterday.

9. India will win the match. The prediction filled us with joy. (Combine the sentences using ‘that’)
Answer:
The prediction that India will win the match filled us with joy.

10. My friend gave me a book. I had read it twice. (Combine the sentences using ‘who’)
Answer:
My friend had given me a book which I had read twice.

Exercise – 2

1. They cheered the cricketer. He made a century. (Combine the sentences using ‘who’)
Answer:
They cheered the cricketer who made a century.

2. Sam had written the letter. Then he posted it. (Combine the sentences using ‘which’)
Answer:
Sam posted the letter which he had written.

3. The boy was punished. He was lazy: (Combine the sentences using ‘who’)
Answer:
The boy who was lazy was punished.

4. The flowers grow in our garden. They are not for sale. (Combine the sentences using ‘which’)
Answer:
The flowers which grow in our garden are not for sale.

5. She has stoleA my watch. It is almost clear. (Combine the sentences using ‘that’)
Answer:
It is almost clear that she has stolen my watch.

6. He is a boy. He misbehaved with the teacher. (Combine the sentences using ‘who’)
Answer:
He is the boy who misbehaved with the teacher.

7. The French honour Napoleon. He died at St. Helena. (Combine the sentences using ‘who’)
Answer:
The French honour Napoleon who died at St. Helena.

8. The boy bowls very well. You see him there. (Combine the sentences using ‘whom’)
Answer:
The boy whom you see there bowls very well.

9. Mokshitha likes this book. It is not available in the market. (Combine the sentences using ‘which’)
Answer:
Mokshitha likes this book which is not available in the market.

10. This is the tallest tree in the street. This is a nice tree. (Combine the sentences using ‘which’)
Answer:
10 This is the tallest tree which is nice in the street.

Voice

Change the following sentences into Passive Voice.

Exercise – 1

1. The postman handed the letter to Lencha.
Answer:
The letter was handed to Lencho by the postman.

2. The postmaster opened the letter to God.
Answer:
The letter to God was opened by the postmaster.

3. The corn field altoays promised a good harvest.
Answer:
A good harvest was always promised by the corn field.

4. Lencho counted the money.
Answer:
The money was counted by Lencho.

5. Lencho wrote a letter addressed to God.
Answer:
A letter addressed to God was written by Lencho.

6. The hailstorm destroyed the entire corn field.
Answer:
The entire corn field was destroyed by the hailstorm.

7. The postmaster gave part of his salary for charity.
Answer:
Part of his salary was given for charity by the postmaster.

8. Lencho bought a stamp from the window.
Answer:
A stamp was bought by Lencho from the window.

9. Lencho affixed the stamp to the envelope with a blow of his fist.
Answer:
The stamp was affixed to the envelope with a blow of hi$ fist by Lencho.

10. The postmaster put the money in an envelope.
Answer:
The money was put in an envelope by the postmaster.

Exercise – 2

1. Lencho dropped the letter into the mailbox.
Answer:
The letter was dropped into the mailbox by Lencho.

2. The hail has left nothing.
Answer:
Nothing has been left by the hail.

3. The woman was preparing supper.
Answer:
Supper was being prepared by the woman.

4. The boys collected the frozen pearls.
Answer:
The forzen pearls were collected by the boys.

5. I need it very much.
Answer:
It was very much needed by me.

6. The postmaster gathered money from his employees for an act of charity.
Answer:
Money was gathered from his employees by the postmaster for an act of charity.

7. God’s eyes see everything.
Answer:
Everything is seen by God’s eyes.

8. The postman showed the letter to the boss.
Answer:
The letter was shown to the boss by the postman.

9. The postmaster performed a good deed.
Answer:
A good deed was performed by the postmaster.

10. The postman saw this address for the first time in his career.
Answer:
This address was seen by the postman for the first time in his career.

Combining the Sentences Using Linkers

(Combining Sentences Using Adverbs ‘as/since/because/when/in spite of/such … that/although’.)

Exercise – 1

1. I was young and strong. Yet I was physically useless. (Combine the sentences with ‘in spite of’)
Answer:
In spite of my youth and strength I was physically useless.

2. I was seriously ill. I went to the doctor. (Combine the sentences with ‘since’)
Answer:
Since I was seriously ill I went to the doctor.

3. Malathi is very short. She can’t reach the switch. (Combine the sentences with ‘so … that’)
Answer:
Malathi is so short that she can’t reach the switch.

4. People respect him. He is a great scholar. (Combine the sentences with ‘since’)
Answer:
Since he is a great scholar, people respect him.

5. Siri is clever. But she got poor marks. (Combine the sentences with ‘in spite of’)
Answer:
In spite of her cleverness Siri got poor marks.

6. The environment is very degraded. So it is not able to support communities. (Combine the sentences with ‘because’)
Answer:
The environment is not able to support communities because it is very degraded.

7. We are planning to see a film. It is a holiday tomorrow. (Combine the sentences with ‘since’)
Answer:
Since it is a holiday tomorrow we are planning to see a film.

8. I was going down the stairs. I slipped and fell. (Combine the sentences with ‘as’)
Answer:
As I was going down the stairs I slipped and fell.

9. The weather was bad. Still we went out. (Combine the sentences with ‘in spite of’)
Answer:
In spite of bad weather we went out.

10. Dhruva’s health is poor. Still he attends office regularly. (Combine the sentences with ‘in spite of’)
Answer:
In spite of her poor health Dhruva attends office regularly.

Exercise-2

1. You can write with a pencil. You can write in ink. (Combine the sentences with ‘either …. or’)
Answer:
You can write either with a pencil or in ink.

2. Give me a pen. Give me a pencil. (Combine the sentences with ‘either …. or’)
Answer:
Give me either a pen or a pencil.

3. I will go to a park. I will go to a movie. (Combine the sentences with ‘either …. or’)
Answer:
I will go either to a park or a movie.

4. My mom likes mangoes. She also likes bananas. (Combine the sentences with ‘either …. or’)
Answer:
My mom likes either mangoes or bananas.

5. Sarath did not come to school regularly. He did not pay the examination fee. (Combine the sentences with ‘neither …. nor’)
Answer:
Sarath neither came to school regularly nor paid the examination fee.

6. Rakesh is too timid to talk to his headmaster. (Combine the sentences with ‘so …. that’)
Answer:
Rakesh is so timid that he cannot talk to his headmaster.

7. The news is too good to be true. (Combine the sentences with ‘so …. that’)
Answer:
The news is so good that it cannot be true.

8. Ravi can solve the problem. Shiva can solve the problem. (Combine the sentences with ‘either … or’)
Answer:
Either Ravi or Shiva can solve the problem.

9. He ran fast. I could not overtake him. (Combine the sentences with ‘so …. that’)
Answer:
He ran so fast that I could not overtake him.

10. Vijay got first rank in the examination. His parents congratulated him. (Combine the sentences with ‘because’)
Answer:
Vijay’s parents congratulated him because he got first rank in the examination.

Suitable Prepositions

A) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in brackets.

1. The trial was done ________ the procedure of law. (in accordance with / due to / despise of)
2. India gate is located right ________ the President’s house. (in back of / beside / in front of)
3. Madhu got a good job ________ his own abilities and skills. (in addition to / instead of / by means of)
4. Everything falls to the ground ________ earth’s gravitational pull. (in case of / because of / cause of)
5. The companies are ________ each other. (agreement to / in accordance to / in agreement with)
6. The train was delayed for one hour the floods. (according to / on account of / ahead of)
7. Children should behave ________ the instructions of their teachers. (in addition to / because of / accordingfto)
8. The loan was rejected ________ his poor cibil score. (due to / owing to / on account of)
9. They finished the project several days ________ the deadline. (instead of / ahead of / apart from)
10. He is doing well ________ the adversities. (aside from / in spite of / instead of)
Answer:
A) 1. in accordance with
2. in front of
3. by means of
4. because of
5. in agreement with ahead of
6. on account of
7. according to
8. due to
9. ahead of
10. inspite of

B) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in brackets.

1. Anand is unaccustomed ________ the heat. (of / in / to)
2. Kumar was afraid ________ his enemies. (of / with / by)
3. Sriram was always arguing ________ his brother. (in / with / to)
4. Sindhu was dedicated ________ her job. (to / of / at)
5. I have always been terribly fond ________ you. (of / to / off)
6. My problems are very similar ________ yours. (of / on / to)
7. The accident sadly resulted ________ the death of a man. (on / in / at)
8. They may feel jealous ________ your success. (of / to / about)
9. She had always been bad ________ languages. (to / at / about)
10. If you don’t understand any of these words, you could refer ________ a dictionary. (to / of / about)
Answer:
B) 1. to
2. of
3. with
4. to
5. of
6. to
7. in
8. of
9. at
10. to

Suitable Forms of the Verbs

Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verbs given in the brackets.

Exercise – 1

1 My father ______ (buy) a new house last month.
2. Thousands of people ______ (lose) their lives in the earthquake.
3. They ______ (start) building their new house 18 months ago.
4. The children ______ (cheer) loudly during the game.
5. Suresh ______ (go) to the market this morning.
6. She ______ (open) the shop at 9 o’ clock every morning.
7. Children are ______ (make) noise in the class.
8. Gangu ______ (borrow) thousand rupees from me.
9. I decided to ______ (encourage) other people and give them courage.
10. Suresh was deeply ______ (depress) when he was 8 years old.
Answer:
1. bought
2. Lost
3. started
4. cheer
5. went
6. opens
7. making
8. borrowed
9. encourage
10. depressed

Exercise – 2

1. When we arrived at the station, the train ______ (leave)
2. We ______ (derive) a lot of inspiration from her story.
3. The doctor operated the patient and he ______ (talk) to him after the operation.
4. We must ______ (restore) our environment and always try to ensure its restoration.
5. Every morning, John ______ (take) a jpg in the park.
6. The rabbit ______ (eat) the carrot.
7. She ______ (want) to go.
8. We ______ (find) the house ^jesprted.
9. They ______ (go) to a picnic together yesterday.
10. Have you ______ (see) the baby?
Answer:
1. had left
2. derive
3. talked
4. restore
5. takes
6. ate / is eating
7. wants
8. found
9. went
10.seen

Giving a Suitable Advice or Suggestion

Exercise – 1

1. Your friend is planning to visit some places in Tamil Nadu. Advise him to learn a few words in Tamil.
Answer:
You should learn a few words in Tamil.

2. Your mother is very tired with household work. Advise her to take some rest.
Answer:
You should take some rest as you are tired.

3. Your friend always uses plastic carrybags. Advise him to use gunny bags.
Answer:
You should use gunny bags.

4. Your friend is suffering from cold and fever. Advise her to consult a doctor.
Answer:
You should consult a doctor.

5. Suresh is waiting his money on unnecessary things. You think this is wrong. Advise him not to waste his money.
Answer:
It would be wise on your part not to waste money on unnecessary things.

6. You have an urgent work at home. You want to leave early. How would you ask for permission?
Answer:
Would you permit me to leave early, please?

7. Your uncle is a heavy smoker. Advise him to stop smoking.
Answer:
You should stop smoking.

8. Your friend is rather fat and wants to lose weight. Advise him to do yoga every day.
Answer:
You should do yoga to reduce fat.

9. Your friend appears to be a good runner. Advise him to join a sports school.
Answer:
You should join a sports school.

10. Your friend has gone out of town. As he gets back, advise him to finish his homework.
Answer:
You should finish your homework soon.

Exercise – 2

1. Your friend is wasting water carelessly. You think it’s not good. Advise him/her not to waste water.
Answer:
You should not waste water.

2. Your friend is fond of eating fast food. Advise him to be careful about his health.
Answer:
You should avoid eating fast food.

3. Your friend rides his bike at night without lights. You think this is dangerous. Advise him not to do it.
Answer:
You should not ride a bike at night without lights as it is dangerous.

4. Your friend is going to visit Bangalore. Advise him to learn a few words of Kannada before he goes.
Answer:
You should learn a few words in Kannada.

5. Your friend has not been studying well. Advise him to study hard.
Answer:
It would be better for you to study hard.

6. Your brother who rides a bike does not use a helmet. Advise him to use a helmet.
Answer:
You ought to wedr a helmet while riding a bike.

7. Your mother is very tired with household work. Advise her to take some rest.
Answer:
You should take some rest as you are tired.

8. Your sister has passed the written test. Advise her to get prepared for interview.
Answer:
You should get prepared well for interview.

9. Your friend is suffering from a tooth-ache. Advise him to see a dentist.
Answer:
It would be better for you to meet a dentist.

10. Your friend appears to be a good singer. Advise him to join a music school.
Answer:
You should join a music school.

Changing a Sentences into a Polite Request

Change the following sentence into a polite request.

Exercise – 1

1. You to a shopkeeper : Give me kilo rice.
Answer:
Could you please give me a kilo rice?

2. You to a clerk in the bank : Tell me how to fill the D.D. form.
Answer:
Could you tell me how to fill the D.D. form?

3. A student to a teacher : Allow me to come in.
Answer:
Could you please allow me to come in, sir?

4. You to a stranger : Show me the way to the market.
Answer:
Could you please show me the way to the market?

5. You to your friend : Drop me at the post office.
Answer:
Would you drop me at the post office?

6. You to your uncle : Take medicines regularly.
Answer:
Please take medicines regularly.

7. You to a stranger : Where is the ATM center?
Answer:
Could you please tell me where the ATM center is?

8. You to the shopkeeper : Give me a pair of gloves.
Answer:
Could you please give me a pair of gloves.

9. You to a co-passenger in the train : Don’t stand at the door.
Answer:
Please don’t stand at the door.

10. You to a stranger at the post office : Give me your pen.
Answer:
Could you please lend me your pen?

Exercise – 2
1. You to a clerk in a bank : Help me to fill the application.
Answer:
Could you please help me to fill the application?

2. A student to a stranger: Please make way. I want to go to the other side of the verandah.
Answer:
Could you please make way?

3. You to a stranger at the bus stop : Give me your newspaper.
Answer:
Would you mind giving me your newspaper?

4. A student to a teacher : Clarify my doubts in grammar.
Answer:
Could you please clarify my doubts in grammar?

5. An old man to a stranger : Help me to cross the road.
Answer:
Please help me to cross the road.

6. A student to teacher : I want to leave early, madam.
Answer:
Could you please permit me to leave early, madam?

7. Boy to a stranger : Show me the way to Imax theatre.
Answer:
Would you mind showing me the way to Imax theatre?

8. Man to passerby: Which bus goes to Labbipet?
Answer:
Could you please tell me which bus goes to Labbipet?

9. Chandra to the postmaster: What is the pin code of Vijayawada?
Answer:
Could you please tell me the pin code of Vijayawada?

10. Ananth to a stranger : Where is the General Hospital?
Answer:
Could you please tell me where the General Hospital is?

Identifying the Expression

What do the following sentences mean?
Choose the correct answer and write in your answer book.

Exercise – 1

1. i) Can you spare some time for me? [C]
A) Asking permission
B) Refusing help
C) Making a request
D) Asking a question
Answer:
C) Making a request

ii) were you in Hyderabad last year? [A]
A) Making an enquiry
B) Making a suggestion
C) Requesting help
D) Predicting.
Answer:
A) Making an enquiry

2. i) We are going to see a picture now, aren’t we? [C]
A) Advice
B) Question
C) Confirmation
D) Request
Answer:
C) Confirmation

ii) It may rain. [A]
A) Expressing possibility
B) Expressing inability
C) Expressing confirmation
D) Expressing wish
Answer:
A) Expressing possibility

3. i) You must attend the classes. [B]
A) Offering
B) Obligation
C) Giving permission
D) Suggestion
Answer:
B) Obligation

ii) Shall I make a cup of coffee for you? [B]
A) Expressing inability
B) Offering
C) Expressing capacity
D) Expressing doubt
Answer:
B) Offering

4. i) Hist! Listen. [B]
A) Expressing fear
B) Attracting attention
C) Expressing inability
D) Offering help
Answer:
B) Attracting attention

ii) She has enough strength to lift this bag. [A]
A) Ability
B) Poverty
C) Permission
D) Help
Answer:
A) Ability

5. i) Have a pleasant day. [A]
A) Wishing
B) Hoping
C) Advising
D) Farewell
Answer:
A) Wishing

ii) Be here by Monday. [C]
A) Requesting
B) Inviting
C) Command
D) Guess
Answer:
C) Command

6. i) Could I give you a cup of coffee? [A]
A) Making an offer
B) Asking a question
C) Suggestion
D) Giving permission
Answer:
A) Making an offer

ii) Close the door. [A]
A) Ordering
B) Surprise
C) Asking a question
D) Making an apology
Answer:
A) Ordering

7. i) Are you quite well? [C]
A) Question
B) Order
C) Enquiring
D) Request
Answer:
C) Enquiring

ii) I am sure. I am sorry for it. [B]
A) Suggestion
B) Apologizing
C) Proposing
D) Giving information
Answer:
B) Apologizing

8. i) There is a knock on the door. Would you please open the door? [B]
A) Question
B) Request
C) Advise
D) Offer
Answer:
B) Request

ii) Let us go to the library and refer books. [D]
A) Request
B) Order
C) Offer
D) Suggestion
Answer:
D) Suggestion

9. i) Shall I carry the bag for you? [B]
A) Asking permission
B) Offering help
C) Giving information
D) Proposing
Answer:
B) Offering help

ii) Why don’t we take breakfast? [B]
A) Order
B) Suggestion
C) Question
D) Request
Answer:
B) Suggestion

10. i) I am sorry. I broke your pad. [A]
A) Making an apology
B) Making an offer
C) Making an excuse
D) Making a suggestion
Answer:
A) Making an apology

ii) Why don’t you concentrate on studies? Exams are coming nearer. [B]
A) Offer
B) Suggestion
C) Request
D) Apology
Answer:
B) Suggestion

Exercise – 2

1. i) You must appear for the viva voce. [A]
A) Obligation
B) Giving information
C) Suggestion
D) Offering
Answer:
A) Obligation

ii) Shall I bring the box for you? [B]
A) Expressing inability
B) Offering
C) Expressing capacity
D) Expressing doubt
Answer:
B) Offering

2. i) Will you call on me before you leave? [C]
A) Seeking permission
B) Making a suggestion
C) Making a request
D) Making an offer
Answer:
C) Making a request

ii) Return these books to the library. [C]
A) Making request
B) Offering suggestion
C) Giving an order
D) Making a statement
Answer:
C) Giving an order

3. i) I wish you were a little more helpful. [B]
A) Ordering
B) Hoping
C) Inviting
D) Thanking
Answer:
B) Hoping

ii) How about going for a walk? [A]
A) Suggesting
B) Showing ability
C) Criticizing
D) Congratulating
Answer:
A) Suggesting

4. i) You very poor in English. It is better to take extra coaching in the subject. [C]
A) Making an offer
B) Asking question
C) Making suggestion
D) Seeking permission
Answer:
C) Making suggestion

ii) Better learn swimming. [B]
A) Offer
B) Suggestion
C) Request
D) Permission
Answer:
B) Suggestion

5. i) I have no money to buy this dress. [C]
A) Expressing ability
B) Making a statement
C) Expressing inadequacy
D) Expressing possibility
Answer:
C) Expressing inadequacy

ii) You may leave the class. [B]
A) Seeking permission
B) Giving permission
C) Making a request
D) Expressing possibility
Answer:
B) Giving permission

6. i) She can sing for 8 hours at a stretch. [B]
A) Prediction
B) Ability
C) Futurity
D) Possibility
Answer:
B) Ability

ii) Could you lend me your book? [D]
A) Question
B) Suggestion
C) Order
D) Request
Answer:
D) Request

7. i) The Meteorological department says monsoons may be regular. [A]
A) Prediction
B) Advice
C) Suggestion
D) Question
Answer:
A) Prediction

ii) Why don’t you read additional books to become an autonomous user of English? [B]
A) Offer
B) suggestion
C) Order
D) Warning
Answer:
B) suggestion

8. i) Cuba is the capital of. ..er.. .. Hawana. [A]
A) Hesitation
B) Surprise
C) Pain
D) Agreement
Answer:
A) Hesitation

ii) We should complete this work by tomorrow evening. [A]
A) Advice
B) Offer
C) Exclaim
D) Order
Answer:
A) Advice

9. i) Can you give me two platform tickets please? [A]
A) Request
B) Permission
C) Suggestion
D) Obligation
Answer:
A) Request

ii) You are going to Chennai tomorrow, aren’t you? [B]
A) Asking for information
B) Asking for confirmation
C) Making a request
D) Making a suggestion
Answer:
B) Asking for confirmation

10. i) There will be widespread rain in some parts of the country. [C]
A) Hoping
B) Promissing
C) Predicting
D) Ordering
Answer:
C) Predicting

ii) How careless of you to drop the camera? [B]
A) Complaining
B) Scolding
C) Warning
D) Disagreeing
Answer:
B) Scolding

Synonyms

Read the paijagraph and write the Synonyms of the underlined words choosing the words given in the box.

1. [courage, hilltop, reap, dominate, speckled, familiarly]
The house – the only one in the entire valley – sat on the crest (a) of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted (b) with the flowers that always promised a good harvest (c). The only thing the earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho – who knew his fields intimately (d) – had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east.
Answer:
(a) hilltop
(b) speckled
(c) reap
(d) familiarly

2. [currency, hilltop, reap, dinner, foretold, shouted]
The woman who was preparing supper (a), replied, “Yes, God willing.” The older boys ‘ were working in the field, while the smaller ones were playing near the house until the woman called to them all, “Come for dinner”. It was during the meal that, just as Lencho has predicted(b), big drops of rain began to fall. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen approaching. The air was fresh and sweet. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body, and when he returned he exclaimed (c), “These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins. The big drops are ten cent (d) pieces and the little ones are fives.”
look like, covered, ice pellets, content, speckled, familiarly
Answer:
(a) dinner
(b) foretold
(c) shouted
(d) currency

3. [look like, covered, ice pellets, content, speckled, familiarly]
With a satisfied (a) expression he regarded the field of ripe corn with its flowers, draped (b) in a curtain of rain. But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones (c) began to fall. These truly did resemble (d) new silver’ coins. The boys, exposing themselves to the rain, ran out to collect the frozen pearls.
shouted, grasshoppers, reap, infestation, ruined, familiarly
Answer:
(a) content
(b) covered
(c) ice pellets
(d) look like

4. [shouted, grasshoppers, reap, infestation, ruined, familiarly]
“It’s really getting bad now,” exclaimed (a) the man. “I hope it passes quickly.” It did not pass quickly. For an hour the hail rained on the house, the garden, the hillside, the cornfield, on the whole valley. The field was white, as if covered with salt.

Not a leaf remained on the trees. The corn was totally destroyed (b). The flowers were gone from the plants. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness. When the storm has passed, he stood in the middle of the field and said to his sons, “A plague (c) of locusts (d) would have left more than this. The hail has left nothing. This year we will have no corn.”
gained, innerself, ground, guided, convict, alone
Answer:
(a) shouted
(b) ruined
(c) infestation
(d) grasshoppers

5. [gained, innerself, ground, guided, convict, alone]
That night was a sorrowful (a) one.
But in the hearts of all who lived in that solitary (b) house in the middle of the valley, there was a single hope : help from God.
All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope: the help of God, whose eyes, as he had been instructed (c), see everything, even what is deep in one’s conscience (d).
Answer:
(a) mournful
(b) alone
(c) guided
(d) innerself

6. [guided, deposited, friendly, selfish, communication, seal]
He wrote ‘To God;’ on the envelope, put the letter inside and, still troubled, went to town. At the post office, he placed (a) a stamp (b) on the letter and dropped it into the mailbox.

One of the employees, who was a postman and also helped at the post office, went to his boss laughing heartily and- showed him the letter to God. Never in his career as a postman had he known that address. The postmaster – a fat, amiable (c) fellowf- also broke out laughing but almost immediately he turned serious and tapping the letter on his desk commented, “What faith! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter. Starting up a correspondence (d) with God!”
Answer:
(a) deposited
(b) seal
(c) friendly
(d) communication

7. [seal, compelled, benevolence, agitate, clear, decision]
So, inorder not to shake the writer’s faith in God, the postmaster came up with an idea: answer the letter. But when he opened it, it was evident (a) that to answer it he needed something more than goodwill (b), ink and paper. But he stuck to his resolution (c) : he asked for money from his employees, he himself gave part of his salary and* ‘
several friends of his were obliged (d) to give something for an act of charity.
Answer:
(a) clear
(b) benevolence
(c) decision
(d) compelled

8. [endorsement, hilltop, satisfaction, dominate, kind act, refused]
It was impossible for him to gather together the hundred pesos, so he was able to send the farmer only a little more than half. He put the money in an envelope addressed to Lencho and with it a letter containing only a single word as a signature (a): God.

The following Sunday Lencho came a bit earlier than usual to ask if there was a letter for him. It was the postman himself who handed the letter to him while the postmaster, experiencing the contentment (b) of a man who has performed a good d£gd(c), looked .on from his office.

Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money : such was his confidence – but he became angry when he counted the money. God could not have made a mistake, nor could have denied (d) Lencho what he had requested.
Answer:
(a) endorsement
(b) satisfaction
(c) kind act
(d) refused

9. [requested, folding, attached, seal, endeavour, forehead]
Immediately, Lencho went up to the window to ask for paper and ink. On the public writing-table, he started to write with much wrinkling (a) of his brow (b), caused by the effort (c) he had to make to express his ideas. When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed (d) to the envelope with a blow of his fist. ‘
Answer:
(a) folding
(b) forehead
(c) endeavour
(d) attached

Antonyms

Read the paragraph and match the words given in Column ‘A’ with the Antonyms in Column ‘B’.

1. The house – the only one in the entire valley – sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe (a) corn dotted with the flowers that always promised (b) a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho – who knew his fields intimately (c) – had done nothing else but see the sky towards (d) the north-east.

A		B
a) ripe		1) remotely
b) promised		2) unripe
c) intimately		3) deceived
d) towards		4) behind
		5) away from
		6) deceased

Answer:
a-2, b-3, c-1, d-5

2. The woman who was preparing supper. , replied, “Yes, God willing.” (a) The older boys were working in the field, while the smaller ones were playing near the house until the woman called to them all, “Come for dinner”. It was during the mecil that, jvjst as Lencho has predicted, (b) big drops of rain began to fall. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen approaching, (c) The air was fresh and sweet. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body, and when he returned he exclaimed, “These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins. The big drops are ten cent pieces and the little (d) ones are fives.”

A		B
a) willing		1) remotely
b) predicted		2) unexpected
c) approaching		3) deceit
d) little		4) huge
		5) leaving
		6) unwilling

Answer:
a-6, b-2, c-5, d-4

3. With a satisfied (a) expression he regarded the field of ripe corn with its flowers, draped (b) in a curtain of rain. But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain verv laree hailstones began to fall. These trulv did resemble (cl new silver coins. The bovs. exposing themselves to the rain, ran out to collect (dl the frozen pearls.

A		B
a) satisfied		1) differ
b) draped		2) dissatisfied
c) resemble		3) deceit
d) collect		4) exposed
		5) away from
		6) distribute

Answer:
a-2, b-4, c-1, d-6

4. “It’s reallv getting bad now.” exclaimed the man. “I hope it passes’quicklv.” fa). It did not pass (b) quickly. For an hour the hail rained on the house, the garden, the hillside, the cornfield, on the whole (c) valley. The field was white, as if covered fd) with salt.

A		B
a) quickly		1) uncovered
b) pass		2) unripe
c) whole		3) partial
d) covered		4) slowly
		5) halt
		6) deceased

Answer:
a-4, b-5, c-3, d-1

5. Not a leaf remained fa”) on the trees. The corn was totally destroved fb). The flowers were gone from the plants. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness (cY When the storm had passed, he stood in the middle of the field and said to his sons, “A plague of locusts would have left more than this. The hail has left nothing. This year we will have no corn.”

A		B
a) remained		1) happiness
b) destroyed		2) short-lived
c) sadness		3) deceit
d) sorrowful		4) cheerful
		5) away from
		6) restored

Answer:
a-2, b-6, c-1, d-4

6. But in the hearts of all who lived in that solitarv (a) house in the middle of the valley, there was a single hope tb’) : help from God;

“Don’t be so upset, even though this seems like a total loss, (c) Remember, no one dies (d) of hunger.”

A		B
a) solitary		1) despair
b) hope		2) unripe
c) loss		3) live
d) die		4) behind
		5) profit
		6) sociable

Answer:
a-6, b-1, c-5, d-3

7. All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope (a) : the help of God, whose eyes, as he had been instructed, seeevervthing. TbT even what is deep (c) in one’s conscience. Lencho was an ox of a man, working like an animal in the fields, but still he knew how to write. The following Sundav. at davbreak. he beean (d) to write a letter which he himself would carry to town and place in the mail. It was nothing less than a letter to God.

A		B
a) hope		1) despair
b) everything		2) ceased
c) deep		3) shallow
d) began		4) behind
		5) something
		6) deceased

Answer:
a-1, b-5, c-3, d-2

8. He wrote ‘To God’ on the envelope, put the letter inside (a) and, still troubled, (b) went to town. At the post office, he placed (c) a stamp on the letter and dropped (d) it into the mailbox.

A		B
a) inside		1) remotely
b) troubled		2) untroubled
c) placed		3) deceit
d) dropped		4) picked up
		5) outside
		6) removed

Answer:
a-5, b-2, c-6, d-4

9. One of the employees, who was a postman and also helped at the post office, went to his boss laughing heartily and showed him the letter to God. Never in his career as a postman had he known that address. The postmaster – a fat. amiable (a) fellow – also broke out laughing (b) but almost immediately he turned serious and tapping the letter on his desk commented, “What faith! (c) I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter. Starting (d) up a correspondence with God!”

A		B
a) amiable		1) crying
b) laughing		2) mistrust
c) faith		3) unfriendly
d) starting		4) behind
		5) away from
		6) ending

Answer:
a-3, b-1, c-2, d-6

10. So, in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God, the postmaster came up with an idea: answer the letter. But when he opened (a) it. it was evident (b) that to answer it he needed something more than goodwill. (c) ink and paper. But he stuck to his resolution : he asked for money from his employees, he himself gave part (d) of his salary and several friends of his were obliged to give something ‘for an act of charity’.

A		B
a) opened		1) remotely
b) evident		2) whole
c) goodwill		3) unnoticeable
d) part		4) closed
		5) away from
		6) hostility

Answer:
a-4, b-3, c-6, d-2

11. It was impossible for him to gather (a) together (b) the hundred pesos, so he was able to send (c) the farmer only a little more than half. He put the money in ap envelope addressed to Lencho and with it a letter containing only asingle (d) word as a signature: God.

A		B
a) gather		1) multiple
b) together		2) unripe
c) send		3) deceit
d) single		4) apar
		5) scatter
		6) receive

Answer:
a-5, b-4, c-6, d-1

12. The following Sunday Lencho came a bit earlier (a) than usual (b) to ask if there was a letter for him. It was the postman himself who handed the letter to him while the postmaster, experiencing the contentment (c) of a man who has performed a good deed, looked on from his office.

Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money : such was his confidence – but he became angry when he counted the money. God could not have made a mistake, nor could have denied (d) Lencho what he had requested.

A		B
a) earlier		1) later
b) usual		2) discontentment
c) contentment		3) granted
d) denied		4) behind
		5) away from
		6) unusual

Answer:
a-1 b-6 c-2 d-3

13.Immediately, Lencho went up to the window to ask for paper and ink. On the public fa”) writing-table, he started fb”) to write, with much wrinkling of his brow, caused bv the effort fc”) he had to make to express his ideas. When he finished fd”). he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the envelope with a blow of his fist.

A		B
a) public		1) remotely
b) started		2) ended
c) effort		3) private
d) finished		4) listlessness
		5) began
		6) deceased

Answer:
a-3, b-2, c-4, d-5

Right Forms of the Words

Fill in the blanks with the right form of the words given in brackets.

1. The house – the only one in the entire valley – ___ (a) (sat / sits / sitting) on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could ___ (b) (see / saw / seeing) the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always ___ (c) (promised / promise / promising) a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a ___ (d) (downpoured / downpour / downpouring) or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho – who knew his fields intimately – had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east.
Answer:
(a) sat
(b) see
(c) promised
(d) downpour

2. The woman who was ___ (a) (prepare / prepared / preparing) supper, replied, “Yes, God willing.” The older boys were working in the field, while the smaller ones were playing near the house until the woman called to them all, “Come for dinner”. It was during the meal that, just as Lencho has ___ (b) (predicts / predicted / predicting), bif> drops of rain began to fall. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen ___ (c) (approaching / approach / approached). The air was fresh and sweet. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body, and when he returned he exclaimed, “These aren’t raindrops (d) (falling / fell / falls) from the sky, they are new coins. The big drops are ten cent pieces and the little ones are fives.” ?
Answer:
(a) preparing
(b) predicted
(c) approaching
(d) falling

3. With a ___ (a) (satisfy / satisfied / satisfying) expression he ___ (b) (regard / regarded / regarding) the field of ripe corn with its flowers, draped in a curtain of rain. But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones began to fall. These truly did (c) (resembled / resemble / resembling) new silver coins. The boys, ___ (d) (expose / exposing / exposed) themselves to the rain, ran out to collect the frozen pearls.
Answer:
(a) satisfied
(b) regarded
(c) resemble
(d) exposing

4. “It’s really ___ (a) (get / getting / gets) bad now,” exclaimed the man. “I hope it ___ (b) (passes / passed / passing) quickly.” It did not pass quickly. For an hour the hail ___ (c) (rain / raining / rained) on the house, the garden, the hillside, the cornfield, on the whole valley. The field was white, as if ___ (d) (cover / covering / covered) with salt.
Answer:
(a) getting
(b) passes
(c) rained
(d) covered

5. Not a leaf ___ (a) (remained / remain / remaining) on the trees. The corn was totally ___ (b) (destroy / destroying / destroyed). The flowers were gone from the plants. Lencho’s soul was ___ (c) (filled / fill / filling) with sadness. When the storm had passed, he stood in the middle of the field and said to his sons, “A plague of locusts would have left more than this. The hail has ___ (d) (left / leave / leaving) , nothing. This year we will have no corn.”
Answer:
(a) remained
(b) destroyed
(c) filled
(d) left

6. But in the hearts of all who ___ (a) (lives / lived / living) in that solitary house in the middle of the valley, there was a single hope: ___ (b) (help / helping / helped) from God. “Don’t be so upset, even though this ___ (c) (seems / seemed / seeming) like a total loss. Remember, no one ___ (d) (die / dies / died) of hunger.”
Answer:
(a) lived
(b) help
(c) seems
(d) dies

7. All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope : the help of God, whose eyes, as he had been ___ (a) (instruct / instructed / instructing), see everything, even what is deep in one’s conscience. Lencho was an ox of a man, ___ (b) (work / working / worked) like an animal in the fields, but still he ___ (c) (knew / know / known) how to write. The following Sunday, at daybreak, he began to write a letter which he himself would ___ (d) (carries / carried / carry) to town and place in the mail. It was nothing less than a letter to God.
Answer:
(a) instructed
(b) working
(c) knew
(d) carry

8. One of the employees, who was a postman and also ___ (a) (helping / helped / help) at the post office, went to his boss laughing heartily and showed him the letter to God. Never in his career as a postman had he ___ (b) (know / knew / known) that address. The postmaster – a fat, amiable fellow – also ___ (c) (break / broke / broken) out laughing but almost immediately he turned serious and ___ (d) (tap / tapped / tapping) the letter on his desk commented, “What faith! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter. Starting up a correspondence with God!”
Answer:
(a) helped
(b) known
(c) broke
(d) tapping

9. So, in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God, the postmaster ___ (a) (come / came / coming) up with an idea : answer the letter. But when he ___ (b) (open / opened / opening) it, it was evident that to answer it he needed something more than goodwill, ink and paper. But he stuck to his resolution : he asked for money from his employees, he himself ___ (c) (give / gave / given) part of his salary and several friends of his were ___ (d) (obliged / obliges / obiliging) to give something ‘for an act of charity’.
Answer:
(a) came
(b) opened
(c) gave
(d) obliged

10. It was impossible for him to ___ (a) (gather / gathered / gathering) together,the hundred pesos, so he was able to ___ (b) (send / sent / sending) the farmer only a little more than half. He put the money in an envelope ___ (c) (addressed / addressing / address) to Lencho and with it a letter ___ (d) (contain / contained / containing) only a single word as a signature : God.
Answer:
(a) gather
(b)send
(c) addressed
(d) containing

11. The following Sunday Lencho ___ (a) (come / came / comes) a bit earlier than usual to ask if there was a letter for him. It was the postman himself who handed the letter to him while the postmaster, ___ (b) (experience / experienced / Experiencing) the contentment of a man who has ___ (c) (perform / performed / performance) a good deed, ___ (d) (look / looked / looking) on from his office.
Answer:
(a) came
(b) experiencing
(c) performed
(d)looked

12. Lencho ___ (a) (show / showed / showing) not the slightest surprise on ___ (b) (see / seen / seeing) the money; such was his confidence – but he ___ (c) (become / became / becoming) angry when he counted the money. God could not have ___ (d) (make / made / maken) a mistake, nor could he have denied Lencho what he had requested.
Answer:
(a) showed
(b) seeing
(c) became
(d) made

13. Immediately, Lencho went up to the window to ___ (a) (ask / asked / asking) for paper and ink. On the public writing-table, he started to write with much ___ (b) (wrinkled / wrinkle / wrinkling) of his brow, caused by the effect he had to make to express his ideas. When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then ___ (c) (affixed / affix / affixation) to the envelope with a blow of his fist. The moment the letter fell into the mailbox the postmaster went to open it. It said : “God : Of the money that I asked for, only seventy pesos ___ (d) (reach / reaching / reached) me. Send me the rest, since I need it very much. But don’t send it to me through the mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Lencho.”
Answer:
(a) ask
(b) wrinkling
(c) affixed
(d) reached

Vowel Clusters

Complete the spelling of the words choosing ‘ae’ ‘ee’ ‘ea’, ‘oo’, ‘ou’, ‘ai’ ‘ia’, ‘io’, ‘oi’, ‘au’ or ‘ua’.

Exercise – 1

1. The only thing the earth needed was a downp _ _ r or at least a shower.
2. In the north-east huge (a) m _ _ ntains of clouds could be seen (b) appr _ _ ching.
3. The air was fresh and sw _ _ t.
4. The big drops are ten cent p _ _ ces and the little ones are fives.
5. With a (a) satisf _ _ d expression he regarded the (b) f _ _ ld of ripe corn with its flowers, draped in a (c) curt _ _ n of rain.
6. The boys, exposing themselves to the (a) r _ _ n, ran out to collect the frozen (b) p _ _ rls.
7. “It’s (a) r _ _ lly getting bad now,” (b) excl _ _ med the man,
8. “I hope it passes q _ _ ckly.”
9. For an hour the hail (a) r _ _ ned on the house, the garden, the hillside, the corn (b) f _ _ ld, on the whole valley.
10. The f _ _ ld was white, as if covered with salt.
Answer:
1. (a) downpour
2. (a) mountains (b) approaching
3. sweet
4. pieces
5. (a) satisfied (b) field (c) curtain
6. (a) rain (b) pearls
7. (a) really (b) exclaimed
8. quickly
9. (a) rained (b) field
10. field

Exercise – 2

1. Lencho’s s _ _ l was filled with sadness.
2. Lencho was an ox of a man, working like an animal in the f _ _ lds, but still he knew how to write.
3. I need a hundred pesos in order to sow my field (a) ag _ _ n and to live until the crop comes, (b) bec _ _ se the hail storm …
4. At the post office, he placed a stamp on the letter and dropped it into the m _ _ lbox.
5. Never in his car _ _ r as a postman had he known that address.
6. He put the money in an envelope addressed to Lencho and with it a letter cont _ _ ning only a single word as a signature : God.
7. The following Sunday Lencho came a bit (a) earl _ _ r than (b) us _ _ l to ask if there was a letter for him.
8. God (a) c _ _ Id not have made a mistake, nor could have (b) den _ _ d Lencho what he had requested.
9. He started to write with much wrinkling of his brow, caused by the effect he had to make to express his id _ _ s.
10. But don’t send it to me through the mail because the post office (a) employ _ _ s are a bunch of (b) cr _ _ ks.
Answer:
1. soul
2. fields
3. (a) again (b) because
4. mailbox
5. career
6. containing
7. (a) earlier (b) usual
8. (a) could (b) denied
9. ideas
10. (a) employees (b) crooks

Suffixes or Inflections

Complete the words with correct suffixes given in brackets.

Exercise -1

1. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harv ___ (est / ast).
2. Throughout the morning Lencho – who knew his fields intimate ___ (ly / li) had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north-east.
3. The women who were prepar ___ (ing / ation) supper, replied, “Yes, God willing.”
4. It was during the meal that, just as Lencho has predict ___ (ad / ed), big drops of rain began to fall.
5. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen approach ___ (ed / ing).
6. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body, and when he returned he exclaim ___ (ad / ed), “These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins.”
7. With a satisfied expression he (a) regard ___ (ad /ed) the field of ripe corn with its flowers, (b) drap ___ (ped / ed) in a curtain of rain.
8. “It’s really getting bad now,” exclam ___ (ad / ed) the man.
9. “I hope it passes (a) quick (ly /lly).” It did not pass quickly. For an hour the hail (b) rain ___ (ad / ed) on the house, the garden, the hillside, the cornfield, on the whole valley.
10. The corn was totally destroy ___ (ad / ed).
Answer:

1. harvest
2. intimately
3. preparing
4. predicted
5. approaching
6. exclaimed
7. a) regarded b) draped
8. exclaimed
9. a) quickly b) rained
10. destroyed

Exercise – 2

1. That night was a sorrow ___ (full / ful) one.
2. “We’ll all go hung ___ (ry / er) this year.”
3. “Don’t be so upset, even though this seems like a total loss. Remember, no one dies of hung ___ (ry / er).”
4. “That’s what they say : no one dies of hung ___ (ry / er).”
5. All through the night, Lencho thought only of his one hope : the help of God, whose eyes, as he had been instruct ___ (ad / ed), see everything, even what is deep in one’s conscience.
6. He wrote To God’ on the envelope, put the letter inside and, still troubl ___ (ad / ed), went to town.
7. One of the employees, who was a postman and also helped at the post office, went to his boss laughing heart ___ (ily / ely) and showed him the letter to God.
8. The postmaster – a fat, ami ___ (able / ible) fellow – also broke out laughirfg but almost immediately he turned serious.
9. So, in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God, the postmast ___ (er / ar) came up with an idea : answer the letter.
10. It was the poistman himself who handed the letter to him while the postmaster, experiencing the (a) content ___ (ment / nent) of a man who has (b) perform ___ (ad / ed) a good deed, looked on from his office.
11. Immediate ___ (ly / Hy) Lencho went up to the window to ask for paper and ink.
12. The. corn was total ___ (ly / li) destroyed.
Answer:
1. sorrowful
2. hungry
3. hunger
4. hunger
5. instructed
6. troubled
7. heartily
8. amiable
9. postmaster
10. a) contentment b) performed
11. Immediately
12. totally

Identifying the Wrongly Spelt Word

Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling.
AP 10th Class English 1st Lesson Important Questions 5
Answer:
1. downpour
2. approach
3. measure
4. envelope
5. signature
6. illegible
7. pessimistic
8. generous
9. perseverance
10. stirrups
11. slippery
12. moustache
13. bureau
14. ignorant
15. insurance
16. vision
17. several
18. witness
19. psychology
20. possession

Dictionary Skills

1. Read the following dictionary entry of the word.

Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
a) What is the part of speech of the word ‘amiable’?
Answer:
adjective

b) What is the synonym of ‘amiable’?
Answer:
agreeable

2. Read the following dictionary entry of the word.

Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
a) What is the part of speech of the word ‘charitable’?
Answer:
adjective

b) What is the opposite of ‘charitable’?
Answer:
uncharitable

3. Read the following dictionary entry of the word.

Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
a) What is the part of speech of‘evident’?
Answer:
adjective

b) What is the synonym of ‘evident’?
Answer:
obvious

4. Read the following dictionary entry of the word.

Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
a) What is the part of speech of the word ‘intimate’?
Answer:
adjective

b) What is the adverb form of ‘intimate’?
Answer:
intimately

5. Read the following dictionary entry of the word.

Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
a) What is the part of speech of the word ‘pleasure’?
Answer:
noun

b) What is the synonym of ‘pleasure’?
Answer:
enjoyment

6. Read the following dictionary entry of the word.

Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
a) What is the part of speech of the word‘usual’?
Answer:
adjective

b) What is the synonym of ‘usual’?
Answer:
normal

Classificcation of Words

Arrange the following words under correct headings.

1. kind, sarcastic, courteous, arrogant, insipid, placid, zealous, timid

Answer:

Positive Qualities	Negative Qualities
1. kind	1. sacrcastic
2. courteous	2. arrogant
3. zealous	3. insipid
4. placid	4. timid

2. charity, sadness, sorrowful, goodwill, upset, amiable, crooked, pleasure

Answer:

Positive Qualities	Negative Qualities
1. charity	1. Sadness
2. goodwill	2. sorrowful
3. amiable	3. upset
4. pleasure	4. crooked

3. cruel, haughty, compassionate, cheerful, contented, friendly, introverted, vain

Answer:

Positive Qualities	Negative Qualities
1. compassionate	1. cruel
2. cheerful	2. haughty
3. contented	3. introverted
4. friendly	4. vain

4. proud, sensitive, thoughtless, unforgiving fashionable, generous, talented, stolid

Answer:

Positive Qualities	Negative Qualities
1. sensitive	1. proud
2. fashionable	2. thoughtless
3. generous	3. unforgiving
4. talented	4. stolid

5. generous, lonely, determinedcreative, miserable, complacent, coward, arrogant

Answer:

Positive Qualities	Negative Qualities
1. generous	1. lonely
2. determined	2. miserable
3. creative	3. coward
4. complacent	4. arrogant

 

Matchings

Match the following words / phrases under Column – A with their nature/meaning in Column – B.
1.

Column – A		Column – B
1) gale		A) a violent tropical storm in which strong winds move in a circle
2) whirl wind		B) a voilent storm whose centre is a cloud in the shape of a funnel
3) cyclone		C) an extremely strong wind
4) hurricane		D) a tropical storm with strong winds
		E) a very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement
		F) a very violent storm with very strong winds especially in the western Atlanta

Answer:
1-C, 2-E, 3-A, 4-F

2.

Column – A		Column – B
1) downpour		A) a heavy fall of rain that often starts suddenly
2) hailstorm		B) a short period of rain or snow
3) shower		C) a violent tropical storm with very strong winds
4) hail		D) a storm during which hails fall from the sky
		E) small balls of ice that fall like rain
		F) an extremely strong wind

Answer:
1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-E

3.

Column – A		Column – B
1) typhoon		A) a violent tropical storm in which strong move winds move in a circle
2) tornado		B) a storm during which hails fall from the sky
3) cyclone		C) a violent tropical storm with very strong winds
4) hailstorm		D) a violent storm whose centre is a cloud in the shape of a funnel
		E) an extremely strong wind
		F) a violent storm with very strong winds espe-daily in the western Atlanta

Answer:
1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

4.

Column – A		Column – B
1) crest		A) an inner sense of right and wrong
2) locusts		B) friendly and pleasant
3) conscience		C) insects which fly in big swarms
4) amiable		D) top of the hill
		E) covered with cloth
		F) lonely

Answer:
1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B

5.

Column – A		Column – B
1) solitary		A) grateful
2) draped		B) responsible
3) contentment		C) covered with cloths
4) obliged		D) lonely
		E) satisfaction
		F) several

Answer:
1-D, 2-C, 3-E, 4-A

Section – C

Greative Expression

Conversation

1. For an hour the hail rained on house, the garden, the cornfield on the whole valley. The total field was covered with hailstones. It destroyed the entire crop. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness. He shared his feelings with his wife.

What would be the conversation between Lencho and his wife?
Answer:
Lencho’s Wife : Good morning my Lord ! Why are you looking so gloomy today?
Lencho : Good morning. Actually it is a very bad morning. I can’t tell you how bad it is.
Wife : Why are you in bad spirits today ? What made you so distressed?
Lencho : Woman, we’re ruined. The entire crop was destroyed by the hailstorm.
Wife : It rained only one hour. One hour hailstorm has brought that much destruction.
Lencho : Yes ! Total destruction ! I hoped it would pass quickly. But it turned the entire field white as if it was covered with salt!
Wife : Oh God ! That much ruination !
Lencho : Not a leaf remained on the trees. Corn was totally destroyed. The flowers were gone from the field.
Wife : We hoped a good rain would bring us good harvest. That’s why people say “Man proposes and God disposes”.
Lencho : A plague of locusts would have left more than this. The hail has left . nothing. This year we will have no corn.
Wife : Shall we go hungry this year ? Who can help us now ? What should we do now ?
Lencho : We’ve to sow the field again.
Wife : But it is very much expensive. But how to live until the crop comes.
Lencho : We need a hundred pesos to sow the field again and to live untihthe crop comes.
Wife : Who can give us that much money ?
Lencho : Don’t be so upset. Even though this is a total loss, no one dies of hunger. Help from God is the single hope we have.
Wife : Yes. God can only save us from this runination.
Lencho : It is said that God can see everything, even our conscience. It’s sure He will help us.
Wife : We must be optimistic. We do have a relentless hope in God. But how to ask Him ?
Lencho : Tomorrow I’ll go to town and drop a letter for Him requesting 100 pesos.
Wife : Very nice. Good idea. God will help us for sure.

2. Lencho wrote a letter to God. He requested God to send him 100 pesos to sow his field again and to live until the crop comes. He addressed the letter to ‘God’. On seeing the letter addressed to God the postman was astonished. He showed the letter to the postmaster. He broke out laughing.

What would be the conversation between the postman and the postmaster?
Answer:
Postmaster : Hello ! Postie sir ! What makes you so much astonished?
Postman : Sir, how can you understand I’m astounded.
Postmaster : Not me, even a little baby can say you’re very much amazed by looking at your gaze with gaped mouth.
Postman : This letter made me confounded, sir.
Postmaster : What is it about the letter that made you startled?
Postman : I don’t understand how to deliver the letter.
Postmaster : You know everyone on this earth. Why don’t you understand how to deliver it ? You’re master in delivering letters.
Postman : This letter is addressed to God. Never in my career had I seen a letter addressed to God.
Postmaster : To God. Now it’s my turn to be stunned. Read what is written to God. The writer appears to be an ignorant. But his faith in God is relentless. He requested God to send him one hundred pesos.
Postman : Why did he need such a large amount of money ?
Postmaster : Yesterday’s hailstorm destroyed all his crop. He is left with nothing. So he needed 100 pesos to sow the crop again and to live until the next crop comes.
Postman : What a faith ! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter. What shall we do now, sir ?
Postmaster : Start correspondence with God.
Postman : Why, sir ?
Postmaster : I don’t want to shake the writer’s faith in God.
Postman : What to write sir ! ?
Postmaster : To answer the letter, I think, we need not only ink and paper, but goodwill and charity.
Postman : I don’t understand what you say, sir.
Postmaster : An act of charity. I’ll give a part of my salary. Ask every staff member to donate at their will and I collect some from my friends.
Postman : You’re magnanimous. We’ll do the same.
Postmaster : Thank you for your compliments! We’ll just do it in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God.
Postman : Helping a devout person is godliness.

3. When Doctor Herriot saw Tricki – the dog – with his mistress in the street he was shocked at his huge, bloated sausage like appearance. Mrs Pumphrey the mistress of the dog was very much concerned about his health.

What would be the conversation between Mrs Pumphrey and Doctor Herriot in this context?
Answer:
Mrs Pumphrey : Good morning doctor.
Dr Herriot : Good morning, ma’m. Why are you looking so much anxious ? What made you that much worried ?
Mrs Pumphrey : Doctor ! You know how greatly I love my Tricki.
Dr Herriot : What happend to him ?
Mrs Pumphrey : He is listless. He seemed to have no energy.
Dr Herriot : I think he is excessively fat. He is like a bloated sausage.
Mrs Pumphrey : Do you think he is ill because of his excessive size.
Dr Herriot : Yes. Moreover that his eyes, bloodshot and rheumy, and his tongue is lolled from his jaws.
Mrs Pumphrey : Why is this for my dear?
Dr Herriot : How are you feeding him?
Mrs Pumphrey : He seemed to have no energy. I thought he must be suffering from malnutrition.
Dr Herriot : Have you given him nutritious supplements ?
Mrs Pumphrey : Yes. I gave him some little extras between meals to build him up.
Dr Herriot : May I know, what supplements you have given him ?
Mrs Pumphrey : Some malt and cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks at night – nothing much really.
Dr Herriot : Did you cut down on sweets ?
Mrs Pumphrey : I did for you a bit, but he seemed to be so weak. As you know he loves cream cakes and chocolates. I can’t bear to refuse him.
Dr Herriot : Your Tricki is not suffering from malnutrition but from over feeding. His only fault was greed. Are you giving plenty of exercise ?
Mrs Pumphrey : Well, he has little walks with me. Since our gardener Hodgkin has been ill with lumbago there is no ring-throwing lately.
Dr Herriot : If you don’t cut his food right down and give him more exercise, he is going to be really ill. You must harden your heart and keep him on a very strict diet.
Mrs Pumphrey : I’m sure, you are right, but it is so difficult. If it is here, I’ll pamper him more. What shall we do now ?
Dr Herriot : I suggest that he should be hospitalised for about a fortnight. I want it to be kept under observation. Tricki was very ill and this is the only way to save him.
Mrs Pumphrey : I give my consent. I want my Tricki safe and sound as early as ’ possible.
Dr Herriot : Sure. Your Tricki will come back very soon healthy, agile and fit.
Mrs Pumphrey : Thank you sir.

Diary Entry

1. The corn was totally destroyed because of hailstorm. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness. He did not know what to do. On that sorrowful night Lencho wrote a diary and expressed his feelings.
Consider yourself as Lencho and write the diary entry of your feelings about the destruction of your crop.
Answer:
September 28, 20xx.
Thursday, 9.30 p.m.

Dear Diary.

Today I am very much sad. What an ill-fated fellow I am! I am ruined today because of hailstorm. The hailstorm has taken a heavy toll on my corn. For a fortnight there hasn’t been any rain. I prayed to God for a spell of rain. Last night there was a heavy downpour. I was very happy. 1 thought God had listened to my prayer. We all went out into the rain to have the pleasure of rain on our body. The drops o! rain appeared to me as coins. The field of ripe corn with its flowers draped in a curtain of rain. But our happiness was transitory. Suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones began to fall. They resembled silver coins. I hope it would pass quickly. But it did not stop until it ruined the total crop. The field was white, as if it was covered with salt. Not a leaf remained on the trees. The corn was totally destroyed. My soul filled with sadness. I am ruined. Nature has showered not the rain but the bane. It is a gust of nature’s wrath on all the ill-fated humans. The hail has left nothing. At this! point of this destructive catastrophe only one hope is God. He will help us. With relentless faith we have to pray to Him. He will not anyone die of hunger. He can see everything – even our deep conscience. God … save us. Please shower your blessings on us.
Lencho

2. Lencho had received money. He thought that God had sent him money. He felt very happy and contented. He wanted to express his gratitude to God. So he wrote the diary to express his gratitude.
Consider yourself as Lencho and write the diary entry of your feelings in this context.
Answer:
September 28, 20xx.
Thursday, 9.30 p.m.

Dear Diary,
I am very happy today. Not me, but all my family danced with bliss of God’s blessings on us. We are not happy just because we got money but because God proved His existence. It’s proved that He listened to our prayer. God can see everything – even our conscience. He will not let anyone die of hunger. God can shower His magnanimity if He is pleased with our prayer. We must have relentless and unslackened faith in Him. I am confident He will send money. That is why I did not show even the slightest surprise on seeing the money from God. Such was my confidence in God. People may call me ignorant layman to write a letter to God. God! All our family shall be grateful to you life long for bestowing your blessings on us. You did not let us go hungry. God ! I’ve just received 70 pesos instead of 100. Please send me the remaining amount. But this time don’t send me through mail because the post office employees are a bunch of crooks. Once again I offer my complete surrender to you. Once again I express my thankfulness to you.
Lencho

3. When the postmaster saw Lencho’s letter to God he broke out laughing. He was astonished at the faith of Lencho in God. It made him write the diary of his feelings about Lencho’s staunch and relentless faith in God.
Consider yourself as the postmaster and write the diary entry of your feelings about Lencho’s belief in God.
Answer:
28th September, 20xx.
Thursday, 9.30 p.m.

Dear Diary,
Today I have had a peculiar experience. I haven’t had such a strange experience in my service so far. Today we got a letter psoted in our mail box. On seeing the letter our postman was astonished. He laughed heartily and brought it to me. On seeing it 1 also broke out laughing. It was addressed to God. At first I pitied the man for his ignorance and innocence. At once I turned serious. I could not help praising the man for his relentless and unslackened faith in God, I wish I also had such a staunch faith in God as the one this Lencho possessed. I asked the postman to open the letter and read the contents. Lentho requested God to send him 100 pesos as the hailstorm completely destroyed his corn field and he was left grainless. He now needs 100 pesos to sow his field again and to live until the next crop comes. I pitied the man for his innocence and ignorance. I don’t want to shake Lencho’s fatih in God. I came up with an idea. I wanted to answer it. But I realised I needed something more than goodwill, ink and paper to answer it. That is charity. So I decided to give away a part of my salary and I collected some more from my employees and my friends. It was impossible for me to gather together 100 pesos. We put the money in an envelope addressed to Lencho signing the letter – God, and posted it. 1 am very much happy. I am very much contented. On the name of God I could help someone who has a staunch faith in God. This gives me a lot of pride and satisfaction. I have done a good deed in my life.
Postmasier

Letter Writing

Question 1.
Technology is vital in daily life as it enhances communication, simplifies tasks, and provides access to information. From smartphones connecting people globally to computers streamlining work, technology has become indispensable, making our lives more efficient and interconnected.
Write a letter to your friend Had explaining to him the importance of Technology in our everyday life.
Answer:

Chittoor, 27.09.20xx Dear Hari. I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I wanted to share some thoughts with you about the incredible impact of technology on our lives. Imagine a world without smartphones, computers, or the internet. It’s quite challenging, isn’t it? Technology has become an integral part of our daily existence, making things easier, faster, and more convenient. Firstly, let’s talk about communication. Thanks to technology, we can connect with friends and family no matter where they are. Whether it’s a quick text, a video call, or sharing updates on social media, technology helps us stay-in touch effortlessly. Education has also greatly benefited from technology. Remember the days of heavy textbooks and handwritten notes? Now, we have access to a vast amount of information online. Learning has become more interactive and engaging, making it easier for us to grasp new concepts. Work has transformed as well. Computers and software have automated tasks, making processes more efficient. We can collaborate with colleagues from different parts of the world, making the working environment more dynamic and diverse. In terms of entertainment, technology has opened up a whole new world. We can stream movies, play video games, and listen to music with just a few clicks. It’s like having a universe of entertainment options at our fingertips. Beyond personal benefits, technology has played a crucial role in addressing global issues. From medical advancements to environmental solutions, technology has the power to improve the world we live in. In simple terms, technology is like a magical tool that makes our lives better. It’s not just about gadgets and gizmos; it’s about making connections, learning, working efficiently, and enjoying life to the fullest. I hope this letter helps you see the importance of technology in our lives. Next time you use your smartphone or browse the internet, remember the positive impact it has on making our world a more connected and convenient place. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this! Best regards, [Your Name]

Question 2.
Child labour is the harmful employment of children in work that deprives them of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular schools, and is mentally, physically, socially, or morally harmful. It is a widespread issue, denying children their basic rights and the opportunity to develop in a healthy and nurturing environment.

Now write a letter to the Editor of Deccan Chronicle, protesting against the Child Labour using the information given.
Answer:
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]

The Editor
Deccan Chronicle
[Newspaper Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Subject: Let’s End Child Labour Together

Dear Editor,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my strong concern about the ongoing issue of child labour in our community. It’s disheartening to see young kids working instead of going to school and enjoying their childhood.

Childhood is a time for learning, playing, and growing, but child labour denies children these important experiences. It’s not right for them to be doing jobs that can be harmful to their health and stop them from going to school.

I urge our community and leaders to take action against child labour. We need stronger rules to protect children and ensure they have the chance to learn and dream for a better future.

I also request the Deccan Chronicle to keep shining a light on this problem and supporting efforts to stop child labour. Together, let’s make sure every child gets the chance to be a child.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Question 3.
Write a letter to your brother, advising him to read English newspapers. Tell him. – why newspapers are important, how they bring not only news but also improve one’s writing skills in English.
Answer:
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Date]

Dear [Brother’s Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to talk to you about something important – reading English newspapers. I believe it can be a great way for you to improve your English skills.

Newspapers are not just about news; they can help you become better at English. Reading articles regularly can expose you to new words, phrases, and different writing styles. This exposure will enhance your vocabulary and improve your understanding of how sentences are structured.

Moreover, newspapers cover a variety of topics, from current events to sports and entertainment. This broadens your knowledge and gives you a chance to learn about different subjects. It’s like a daily dose of information that keeps you informed about what’s happening in the world.

When you read well-written articles, it also rubs off on your own writing. You start picking up on the way sentences are formed, how ideas are presented, and it helps you express yourself more clearly. It’s like learning from good examples.

So, I encourage you to start reading English newspapers regularly. It’s not just about staying updated but also about growing your language skills. It might feel a bit challenging at first, but trust me, it gets easier, and you’ll notice the positive changes in your English.

Take care, and happy reading!
Yours lovingly,
[Your Name]

Biographical Sketch

Question 1.
Write a biographical sketch of Annie Besant using the information given below.
Answer:
Full Name : Annie Besant
Birth : October 1, 1847
Parents : Annie Wood and William Wood Frank Besant (married in 1867, separated in 1873)
Children : Arthur Besant
Schooling : Early Education from her parents
Education : University of London
Achievements : • Prominent social reformer and advocate for women’s rights
• Became a leading figure in the Theosophical Society and eventually its president
• Actively participated in the Indian independence movement and joined the Indian National Congress
Died : September 20, 1933
Answer:
Annie Besant, born on October 1, 1847, to Annie Wood and William Wood, was a remarkable woman with a life filled with diverse accomplishments. She married Frank Besant in 1867, but their paths diverged, leading to their separation in 1873. Annie and Frank had a son named Arthur Besant.

Annie’s early education was provided by her parents, setting the foundation for her future endeavors. Later, she pursued higher education at the University of London, further enriching her knowledge. She married Frank Besant in 1867 and had a son named Arthur Besant. Later, in 1873 she is separated with her husband.

Annie Besant became a prominent social reformer and a strong advocate for women’s rights. Her dedication to social causes and her relentless efforts to empower women earned her widespread recognition.

In addition to her advocacy for women, Annie played a crucial role in the Theosophical Society, eventually rising to the position of its president. The Theosophical Society focused on spiritual and philosophical exploration, and Annie’s leadership contributed significantly to its growth and influence.

Annie Besant extended her activism to the Indian subcontinent, actively participating in the Indian independence movement. She aligned herself with the Indian National Congress, becoming an important figure in the struggle for India’s freedom.

Annie Besant’s life came to an end on September 20, 1933, leaving behind a legacy of social reform, advocacy for women’s rights, and active participation in the quest for India’? independence. Her contributions continue to inspire and influence generations, marking her as a significant figure in history.

Question 2.
Write a biographical sketch of Vikram Sarabhai using the information given below.
Full Name : Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai
Birth : August 12, 1919
Parents : Ambalal Sarabhai and Sarladevi Sarabhai
Spouse : Mrinalini Sarabhai (renowned classical dancer)
Children : Kartikeya Sarabhai (Son) and Mallika Sarabhai (Daughter)
Schooling : Gujarat College in Ahmedabad for early education
Education : Ph.D. in 1947 from the University of Cambridge.
Achievements : • Played a pivotal role in establishing the Indian National Committee for Space Research in 1962, which later became the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
• He laid the foundation for India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, launched in 1975.
• Appointed as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India in 1966 .
Awards : • Padma Bhushan in 1966 for his contributions to science and engineering
• UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the popularization of science in 1972.
Died : December 30/1971
Answer:
Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, born on August 12,1919, to Ambalal Sarabhai and Sarladevi Sarabhai, was avisionary scientist and a key figure in shaping India’s space and scientific landscape. He was married to Mrinalini Sarabhai, a renowned classical dancer, and they had two children, Kartikeya Sarabhai and Mallika Sarabhai.

Vikram began his educational journey at Gujarat College in Ahmedabad, where he laid the groundwork for his future endeavours. Later, he pursued a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 1947, enhancing his knowledge and expertise.

Dr. Sarabhai’s achievements are numerous and impactful. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Indian National Committee for Space Research in 1962, which eventually evolved into the renowned Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Under his leadership, India saw the launch of its first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration efforts.

In addition to his contributions to space research, Vikram Sarabhai was appointed as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India in 1966, highlighting his multifaceted impact on the scientific community.

For his outstanding contributions to science and engineering, Vikram Sarabhai was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 1966. His efforts in popularizing science earned him the UNESCO Kalinga Prize in 1972.

Vikram Sarabhai’s passed away on December 30,1971. Despite his untimely depiise, his legacy lives on through India’s space programme and scientific advancements, and he continues to be remembered as a pioneering force in the nation’s scientific community.

Question 3.
Write a biographical sketch of Srinivasa Ramanujan using the information given below.
Full Name : Srinivasa Ramanujan
Birth : December 22, 1887
Parents : K. Srinivasa Iyengar (father) and Komalatammal (mother)
Spouse : Janakiammal (married in 1909)
Schooling : Ramanujan attended the Kumbakonam Town High School in Tamil Nadu, India
Education : Government Arts College in Kumbakonam
Achievements : • Landmark Formulas in number theory, infinite series and continued fractions.
• He discovered Mock Theta Functions which have applications in mathematical physics and modular forms.
Awards : • In 1918, he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, a prestigious scientific honor.
• He received a fellowship at Trinity College, Cambridge, allowing him to continue his mathematical work in collaboration with G. H. Hardy.
Died : April 26, 1920
Answer:
Srinivasa Ramanujan, born on December 22, 1887, to K. Srinivasa Iyengar and Komalatammal, was a brilliant mathematician whose life was dedicated to groundbreaking contributions in the field of mathematics. In 1909, he married Janakiammal.

Ramanujan received his early education at Kumbakonam Town High School in Tamil Nadu, India. His thirst for knowledge led him to the Government Arts College in Kumbakonam, where he continued to nurture his passion for mathematics.

His achievements in mathematics were extraordinary and had a profoundMipact on the field. Ramanujan developed landmark formulas in number theory, infinitC’Series, and continued fractions. One of his notable contributions was the discovery of Mock Theta Functions, which found applications in mathematical physics and modular forms, further expanding the boundaries of mathematical knowledge.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Srinivasa Ramanujan was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1918, a prestigious honour in the scientific comjnunity. This acknowledgment was a testament to the significance of his work in advancing mathematical understanding.

Ramanujan’s journey also took him to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he received a fellowship, allowing him to collaborate with G. H. Hardy continued his mathematical endeavours.

Srinivasa Ramanujan passed away on April 26, 1920. His legacy lives on through his groundbreaking mathematical theories, and he is remembered as one of the greatest mathematicians in history.

Framing ‘Wh’ Questions

1. Mrs Pumphrey (A) hastened to explain. “He was so listless (B), Mr Her riot. He seemed to have no energy. I thought he must be suffering from malnutrition (C), so I have been giving him some little extras between meals to build him up (D), some malt and codliver oil and a bowl of Horlicks (E) at night to make him sleep – nothing much really.”
Now frame ‘WH’ questions to get the underlined parts in the passage as answers.
Answer:
A) Who was the owner of the dog?
B) How was he?
C) What must he be suffering from?
D) Why has she been giving some little extra food to Tricki?
E) What has she been giving it at night?

2. At the surgery (A), the household dogs surged round me. Tricki (B) looked down at the noisy pack with dull eyes and when put down, lay motionless (C) on the carpet (D). The other dogs, after sniffing round him for a few seconds, decided he was an uninteresting object (E) and ignored him.
Now frame ‘WH’ questions to get the underlined parts in the passage as answers.
Answer:
A) Where did the household dogs surge round him?
B) Who looked down at the noisy pack?
C) What did Trick do when he was put down?
D) Where did Tricki lie motionless?
E) What did other dogs decide Tricki to be?

3. I made up a bed for him in a warm loose box next to the one where the other dogs slept (A). For two days I kept an eye on him, giving him no food but plenty of water (B). At the end of the second day he started to show some interest in his surroundings (C) and on the third he began to whimper when he heard the dogs in the yard (D).
When I opened the door, Tricki trotted out and was immediately engulfed by Joe, the greyhound (E), and his friends.
Now frame ‘WH’ questions to get the underlined parts in the passage as answers.
Answer:
A) Where did he make up a bed for him?
B) What did he give Tricki for two days?
C) What did Tricki start to do at the end of the second day?
D) When did Tricki begin to whjmper?
E) What was Joel?

4. I walked through the house into the garden (A). A mass of dogs was hurtling round and round the lawn (B) and in their midst, ears flapping, tail waving, was the little figure of Tricki (C). In two weeks he had been transformed into a lithe, hard-muscled animal (D); he was keeping up well with the pack, stretching out in great bounds, his chest almost brushing the ground (E).
Now frame ‘WH’ questions to get the underlined parts in the passage as answers.
Answer:
A) Where did he walk?
B) What was the mass of the dogs doing?
C) What was the little figure that was flapping its ears and waving its tail?
D) What had Tricki transformed into?
E) How was Tricki keeping well with the pack?

5. I carried him back along the passage to the front of the house (A). The chauffeur (B) was still holding the car door open and when Tricki (C) saw his mistress he took off from my arms in a tremendous leap and sailed into Mrs Pumphrev’s lap (D). She gave a startled “Ooh !” And then had to defend herself as he swarmed over her, licking her face and barking (E).
Now frame ‘WH’ questions to get the underlined parts in the passage as answers.
Answer:
A) What did the speaker do?
B) Who was still holding the car door open?
C) Who saw his mistress?
D) What did Tricki do when he saw his mistress?
E) When did she have to defend herself?

Information Transfer

Question 1.
Study the following pie-chart and write a paragraph based on the information given in it.

Answer:
The pie chart illustrates the distribution of various expenditures incurred in publishing a book. Among the key components, the largest share goes to Paper Cost, accounting for 25%. This highlights the significance of the raw materials required for the physical manifestation of the book. Binding costs follow closely behind, constituting another 25%, indicating the expenses associated with assembling and presenting the book in its final form. Printing Cost and Royalty share an equal percentage, each contributing 15%. This suggests that a considerable portion of the overall expenses is attributed to the production process and compensating the author for their creative work.

Promotion Cost and Transportation Cost each account for 10%, emphasising the importance of marketing and delivering the book to its target audience. While Promotion Cost is crucial for creating awareness and attracting readers, Transportation Cost ensures the efficient distribution of the finished books. In summary, the pie chart portrays a balanced allocation of resources, emphasising the multifaceted nature of publishing, where costs are distributed among the creation, production, promotion, and distribution stages of bringing a book to its readership.

Question 2.
Study the following pie-chart and write a paragraph based on the information given in it.

Answer:
In the city, a recent study examined the literacy rates among males and females, revealing an interesting distribution. Among females, 8% were found to be illiterate, while a majority of 33% were literate. On the male side, 24% were identified as illiterate, with 35% being literate. This data highlights the diverse educational backgrounds within the city’s population, emphasising the need for targeted educational initiatives. While a significant number of females have achieved literacy, there is room for improvement in reducing the percentage of illiterate females.

On the male front, efforts should be directed towards enhancing literacy skills for the 24% identified as illiterate. Overall, the study underscores the importance of promoting literacy and education for both genders in the city. It calls for collaborative efforts from educational institutions, policymakers, and community organisations to address the existing disparities and work towards creating a more literate and empowered population. By investing in education, the city can pave the way for improved opportunities, empowerment, and an enriched quality of life for its residents.