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English Grammar STD 12
English Grammar STD 12
Standard – 12
Functional English grammar
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Answers of all the exercises are given in a separate book
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Annual Exam
SECTION : A (Objective – 17 marks)
• Tick mark True or False against the following statements : [04]
• Find and write the nearest meaning : [03]
• Select the most appropriate language function given in the bracket and write against
the sentence : [03]
• Select the most appropriate response : (M.C.Q.) [04]
• Select the most appropriate question to get the underlined word / phrase as answer:
(M.C.Q.) [03]
SECTION : B (Reading comprehension - 19 marks)
• Read the extract and answer the questions : [10]
• Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words given in the brackets : [03]
• Write a short note focusing on the questions : [06]
SECTION : C (Reading comprehension 20 marks
• Read the following passages and answer the questions given below it : [05]
• Summary writing. [05]
• Read the news clipping and answer the questions : [05]
• Read the stanza and answer the questions : [05]
SECTION : D (Functions : 20 Marks)
• Transformation [04]
• Reported speech [04]
• Complete the sentence using the functions given in the brackets : [05]
• Synthesis [03]
• Editiing [04]
SECTION : E (Writing : 24 Marks)
• Information transfer [05]
• Paragraph writing [08]
• Application writing or Speech writing [06]
• Email writing or Report writing (Either is asked) [05]
Section - A
(158)We all must fight together against the menace of global warming.
(159)Solar energy should be used as much as it is impossible.
(160)The paper industry consumes a lot of trees.
(161)The pamphlets should never be given to the concerned people only.
(162)The discarded pamphlet causes a lot of burden of carbon foot prints.
(163)The low cost air-conditioners save a lot of electricity.
(164)The battery driven vehicles should be used more and more.
(165)Enough facility of sunlight in the house is advisable.
(166)The use of cars should be encouraged.
(167)Forest should be protected, conserved and increased.
(168)There should be cultivation of bio-fuel crops on large scale.
(169)Composting should be done both at individual houses and the community houses.
Select the most appropriate function given in the bracket and write against the sentence-03
(1) (Showing Purpose, Comparing People, Showing Contrast, Describing process, Showing result)
(1) The artist worked hard with a view to running a better livelihood.
(2) The colour of this trouser is good but the quality is the Worst.
(3) The ledge was so high that the leopard could not reach.
(2) (Showing Purpose, Comparing People, Showing Contrast, Describing process, Showing result)
(1) My selection of colours is as good as yours.
(2) Two tablespoon yeast are added.
(3) The students come to school in order to learn.
(3) (Showing Purpose, Comparing People, Showing Contrast, Describing process, Showing result)
(1) Inspite of his being qualified, he does not get a Government job.
(2) Prepare such a book that everyone will appreciate Mr.. Raval.
(3) No other cricketer is as cool as MS Dhoni.
(4) (Conditioning the past, offering advice, Reporting, Making Supposition, Deer is not important)
(1) The English teacher asked me why I was absent.
(2) The thief was caught today morning.
(3) Before exam the students should work really hard.
(5) (Conditioning the past, offering advice, Reporting, Making Supposition, Deer is not important)
(1) Khudabaksh sing the song as if he were Sukhwinder Singh.
(2) If it rains, we will not go to Central Mall.
(3) The boy told his father that he wanted to buy a new bicycle.
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(6) (Conditioning the past, offering advice, Reporting, Making Supposition, Deer is not important)
(1) The patient had been saved very intelligently.
(2) Mayur had beter meet Psychiatrist.
(3) Deepak Patel played guitar as if he were a rock star
(7) (Connecting Information, Comparing, Describing habitual action, Expressing manner of action,
Showing purpose)
(1) The labourers are working day and night so that the over bridge can be built up early.
(2) Tea is the best Dr.ink.
(3) Moksha tries to dance as Deepika Padukone.
(8) (Connecting Information, Comparing, Describing habitual action, Expressing manner of action,
Showing purpose)
(1) Run fast otherwise you will miss the train.
(2) I used to blow whistle when I was in college.
(3) Prabhas gained his weight in order to make his body fit for Bahubali - II.
(9) (Connecting Information, Comparing, Describing habitual action, Expressing manner of action,
Showing purpose)
(1) The monkey is more naughty than many other animals.
(2) He behaves like his father.
(3) Neither Virat nor Raina performed well in this IPL.
(10) (Comparing things, Talking about people / place relation to something, reporting, describing
person making supposition)
(1) This city is totally different from the city we have lived in.
(2) Do you know who is the founder of Whatsapp is Facebook?
(3) Visnagar is not so hot as Ahmedabad.
(11) (Comparing things, Talking about people / place relation to something, reporting, describing
person making supposition)
(1) Kinjal asked Viral if she could give him cham che bangadi vali gaadi '.
(2) Rakesh Rajgor was totally unaware about the issue though he were not informed.
(3) He is the same guy as we have seen in Kashmir.
(12) (Comparing things, Talking about people / place relation to something, reporting, describing
person making supposition)
(1) The leader assigned the work to those persons wer he had full trust.
(2) Gold is one of the costliest metals.
(3) The culprit wished the priest good morning.
(13) (Synthesizing expressions, Doer is not important, Showing Contrast, Expressing choice,
Expressing Manner of action)
(1) she would rather have spent money on a holiday.
(2) How can I say that Jadeja Sir will be available at his office on Monday morning?
(3) Sanjay has so many friends but the best friend is Sandeep.
(14) (Synthesizing expressions, Doer is not important, Showing Contrast, Expressing choice,
Expressing Manner of action)
(23) (Showing result, talking about a person in relation to something, expressing the manner, expressing
supposition, giving opinion)
(1) Dr. Kambli think that they should bring Nana with them.
(2) I saw such a man as you have suggested to meet.
(3) Unlike Akki, Ranvir Singh's films are more famous.
(24) (Showing result, talking about a person in relation to something, expressing the manner, expressing
supposition, giving opinion)
(1) We mean that love is a powerful feeling.
(2) This mobile is so costly that Veena can't buy it.
(3) Ajay Devgan looked at him as if he were blind.
(25) (Showing result, expressing condition in the past, showing contrast, giving suggestion, making
supposition)
(1) Had they been here, they would have created new World.
(2) You should do strike against war.
(3) He speaks as if he were homeless.
(26) (Showing result, expressing condition in the past, showing contrast, giving suggestion, making
supposition)
(1) Though Maya was a woman, nobody helped her.
(2) You had better sit with Arunirma.
(3) Mr.s. Mary was too worried to ask for other wish.
(27) (Showing result, expressing condition in the past, showing contrast, giving suggestion, making
supposition)
(1) He keeps his head in his hand as if he were a fool.
(2) Amitabh speaks as if he were a politician.
(3) They make progress but they can't make India free from pollution.
(28) (Giving opinion, connecting expressions, expressing manner, showing result, talking about place in
relation to something)
(1) Unlike Baroda, Gandhinagar is pollution free city.
(2) The school clerk works as politicians work.
(3) Kalpana Chawla went too far to come back.
(29) (Giving opinion, connecting expressions, expressing manner, showing result, talking about place in
relation to something)
(1) Mr. Morris talked as a real magician performs on the stage.
(2) Like Mosko, Abu Dhabi is the capital of UAE.
(3) Doraemon is such a famous cartoon that everybody knows.
(30) (Giving opinion, connecting expressions, expressing manner, showing result, talking about place in
relation to something)
(1) The Narrator knew that Nana was changed.
(2) Everybody thinks is a holy place while Mt. Abu is a - picnic place.
(3) scientists say that we should reduce production of deadly gases.
(31) (Showing Result, habitual action in the past, expressing manner of action, doer is not important,
comparing people)
(1) Pooja is too shy to talk to her fiance.
(2) This is such a powerful mobile that it can work as a computer.
(3) Gulabrao Maharaj used to wear his devotee's clothes.
(32) (Showing Result, habitual action in the past, expressing manner of action, doer is not important,
comparing people)
(1) Mr.s. Sharma speaks like Mother Teresa talked with poor people.
(2) Mr.. Jani was waiting for Mr.. Joshi as a fanatic.
(3) Aajwa - Nimeta was visited many times.
(33) (Showing Result, habitual action in the past, expressing manner of action, doer is not important,
comparing people)
(1) I was advised how to behave with Grandpa.
(2) ChilDr.en in my family used to go to watch magic - show in Hyderabad.
(3) Hitler was more dangerous than other leaders.
(34) (Showing result, synthesizing expressions, talking about person in relation to something, showing
purpose, making supposition)
(1) Naina behaves as if she were Priyanka Chopra.
(2) Switzerland is such a place that we all wish to visit.
(3) Anandiben Patel went to Delhi in order to meet our PM.
(35) (Showing result, synthesizing expressions, talking about person in relation to something, showing
purpose, making supposition)
(1) The doctor treated the child as if he were his relatives.
(2) China is too large a country to move in a day.
(3) I believe that one should love himself before he loves others.
(36) (Showing result, synthesizing expressions, talking about person in relation to something, showing
purpose, making supposition)
(1) Shiv wanted magic stick with a view to fulfilling his wishes.
(2) The doctor knew that Granny would not be cured soon
(3) Gujarat is such a state as you have never seen.
(37) (Connecting expressions, describing process, expressing manner of action, making supposition,
showing result)
(1) Robin Uthappa played so fast that none could beat him
(2) Unlike Mr. Bhatiya, Mr. Desai is very talkative.
(3) Kirti walks as if he were a girl.
(38) (Connecting expressions, describing process, expressing manner of action, making supposition,
showing result)
(1) This year's board question paper was easy enough to score good.
(2) Like Viru, Jay believes in 'We are the First.'
(3) Not only CO2, but also Carbon foot print is responsible for Global Warming.
(39) (Connecting expressions, describing process, expressing manner of action, making supposition,
showing result)
(1) We can control Global Warming, if we grow more trees,
(2) The water in the fridge was too chilled to be Dr.unk
(3) Cheese is spread on pizza,
(40) (Showing result, expressing condition in the past, showing contrast, giving suggestion, making
Supposition)
(1) If Swami Vivekanand had lived longer, he would have created other new World.
(2) Workers had better strike against war.
(3) The begger asked for money as if he were hungry.
(41) (Showing result, expressing condition in the past, showing contrast, giving suggestion, making
Supposition)
(1) Though Ilaben was a woman, none helped her.
(2) You ought to sit with your father - in - law.
(3) Shiv was too worried to ask for other wish.
(42) (Showing result, expressing condition in the past, showing contrast, giving suggestion, making
Supposition)
(1) Nakul keeps his head in his hand as if he were the boss.
(2) Jaival Bhatt speaks as if he were a politician.
(3) We make progress but we can't make India free from slavery.
(43) (Giving opinion, connecting expressions, expressing manner, showing result, talking about place in
relation to something)
(1) Unlike Chandigarh, Bombay is a polluted city.
(2) Khalil Gibran speaks as astrologer speaks.
(3) Saniya went too far to come back.
(44) (Giving opinion, connecting expressions, expressing manner, showing result, talking about place in
relation to something)
(1) Dynamo performs on the road as a real magician performs on the stage.
(2) Like Shakespear, Kalidas is the Shakespear of India.
(3) Chhota Bheem is such a famous cartoon that GET everybody knows about it.
(45) (Giving opinion, connecting expressions, expressing manner, showing result, talking about place in
relation to something)
(1) Raval sir knew that Nayanbhai was changed.
(2) Ambaji is a holy place while Polo Forest is a picnic place.
(3) Environmentalists say that we should reduce production of deadly gases.
(46) (Showing result, talking about a person in relation to. something, expressing the manner,
expressing suppositions, giving opinion)
(1) Jital is too egoist to talk with her boss.
(2) Dhirubhai suggests as if he were the proprietor of the firm.
(3) Kavya met the same boy as had got the first prize.
(47) (Showing result, talking about a person in relation to. something, expressing the manner,
expressing suppositions, giving opinion)
(1) I think that they should bring the chilDr.en with them.
(2) I saw such a man as you have suggested to meet him.
(3) Unlike Dharmen Dr.a, Amitabh is more famous.
(48) (Showing result, talking about a person in relation to. something, expressing the manner,
expressing suppositions, giving opinion)
(1) We all believe that love is a powerful feeling.
(2) This lappy is so costly that I can't buy it.
(3) Hrithik looks at him as if he were a blind.
(49) (Showing result, talking about a person in relations to something, expressing the manner,
expressing supposition, giving opinion)
(1) Art teacher, Mr. Bakulbhai is clever enough to understand student's ideas.
(2) Ashish Desai speaks as if he were Mr.. Kapadiya.
(3) Kidney stone differs from other pains.
(50) (Showing result, talking about a person in relations to something, expressing the manner,
expressing supposition, giving opinion)
(1) Everybody believe that Becharbha is no more.
(2) The peon behaves as the principal orders.
(3) Both John and Joseph were almost in same way.
(51) (Showing result, talking about a person in relations to something, expressing the manner,
expressing supposition, giving opinion)
(1) Roy Disney knows that Walt will never leave.
(2) Rupalee Jagga is too shy to answer.
(3) Kantabai thinks as if she were still slave.
(52) (doer is not important, connecting information, reporting, showing result, making supposition)
(1) Nine civilians were killed in Rajauri area.
(2) Prakashbhai won the election but he is not happy.
(3) Split AC of beDr.oom was cleaned yesterday.
(53) (doer is not important, connecting information, reporting, showing result, making supposition)
(1) While I was celebrating Diwali, they were working hard to succeed.
(2) Doctor said that Navinbhai had a problem of Vitamin B12.
(3) They were laughing as if they were a cartoons.
(54) (doer is not important, connecting information, reporting, showing result, making supposition)
(1) The doctor said that cold and cough is not a serious illness,
(2) Nirma was bold enough to fight with the ruffians.
(3) We move in the Disneyland as if we were in heaven.
Section - A
function):
(1) Ami : Why didn't he reach in time?
Anita : __________(Expressing Result)
(a) He got up late.
(b) Because he was lazy.
(c) He got up too late to get the school bus.
(d) He walked fast enough to get the school.
(2) Sonal : How was the way to Maldiv hill ?
Honey : __________(Expressing Result)
(a) The way was so hilly that we couldn't drive.
(b) The way was too hilly for us not to drive.
(c) The way was not so good.
(d) The way was so as we had an accident.
(3) Jinal : Vaidehi cannot write speedily.
Jiya : __________(Expressing Result)
(a) She has got an injury.
(b) She is too weak to write speedily.
(c) She is so weak that she can write speedily.
(d) She is weak enough to write speedily.
(4) Jensi : Asha and Sweta never come together.
Jasna : __________(Expressing Result)
(a) Because they fought with each other yesterday.
(b) They are too friendly to come together.
(c) They are too quarrelsome to come together.
(d) They are to quarrelsome to came together.
(5) Prachi : __________(Expressing Result)
Anita : It is always like this.
(a) This summer is too hot to bear.
(b) Summer is very hot this year.
(c) Summer is enough hot to bear.
(d) Summer is very hot that we cannot bear.
(6) Roma : How is his score ?
Rekha : __________(Expressing Result)
(a) He has scored so well.
(b) His performance is too good to impress us.
(c) His performance is so good that none could satisfy.
(d) His performance is good enough to satisfy all.
(7) Rinkan : Why did Priya come back ?
Rima : __________(Expressing Result)
(a) She walked so slowly that she could not get the bus.
(b) As she did not walk fast, she missed the bus.
Reshma : __________(Reporting)
(a) The report say corruption cannot be stopped .
(b) The report said that petrol price would be raised still more .
(c) The report said we stop pollution strictly .
(d) The report said that the why do some Indian people - support Pakistan .
(63) Manisha : What did your father advise you ?
Mansi : __________(Reporting)
(a) I should not waste my time .
(b) My father advises me to work hard .
(c) My father advised me that I must get up early .
(d) My father advised me to write answers completely .
(64) Monika : What did Kavita order to her friend ?
Meena : __________(Reporting)
(a) Kavita ordered her friend to bring some chocolates for her .
(b) Kavita ordered her friend why she did not bring water for her .
(c) Kavita ordered her friend to wrote her homework .
(d) Kavita orderted her friend that she would telephone her .
(65) Meeta : What did smita ask Bittu ?
Apeksha : __________(Reporting)
(a) Smita asks Bittu to help her .
(b) Smita asked Bittu that why was he late .
(c) Smita asked Bittu where he was going .
(d) Smita asked , “ Bittu , what are you doing ? ”
(66) Janvi : What news do you get ?
Hetvi : __________(Reporting)
(a) I got the news about farmer ' s strike . .
(b) The news said that 44 soldiers were killed in terrorist attack of Pulvama .
(c) India won the world cup . This is the news .
(d) I got the news what Mr . Modi has announced .
(67) Krishma : What did she say ?
Karina : __________(Reporting)
(a) She said to her parents that she would come .
(b) She requested her parents that she didn't ' t want to study .
(c) She told her father that she wanted to go abroad .
(d) She said , “ I want to donate my eyes after my death "
(68) Priyanka : What did Kohali say about his victory ?
Priya : __________(Reporting)
(a) India won the cup because players played well .
(b) Kohali played fast so India won the world cup .
(c) Kohali said that the victory was due to the team efforts .
(d) Kohali wanted to congratulate the players for the victory .
(c) I have read textbooks as well as magazines and is news papers to pass GPSC .
(d) I haven ' t started reading yet .
(76) Abhijit : Why are they late ?
Daya : __________(Connecting Information)
(a) They have not got bus . They have not got train .
(b) They get up very late .
(c) They have hired taxi and reached in time .
(d) They are late because they could neither get bus nor any train .
(77) Aryan : Who will accompany you ?
Girish : __________(Connecting Information)
(a) Anjali will accompany me .
(b) I will go with Heli .
(c) Either Anjali and Heli or Shital and Pankti will accompany me .
(d) I don ' t need any body ' s company .
(78) Mahesh : What did you do to win the game ?
Ramesh : __________(Connecting Information)
(a) I have joined coaching classes .
(b) The game can be won with hard work only .
(c) I practiced more so I could win the game .
(d) India ' s best couch could help us .
(79) Ramu : What did you think about next election
Raju : __________(Connecting Information)
(a) If Modi takes stern actions against terrorism and corruption , B.P.J. will
win.
(b) Congress party must win
(c) I haven ' t any interest in politics
(d) I am not sure
(80) Jitendra : What did Priya want to be ?
Dhiren : __________(Connecting Information)
(a) Priya wanted to be a PSI
(b) Priya was good at accounts . She could be a CA .
(c) Priya wanted to serve the poor people so she wanted to be a doctor .
(d) Priya will be a teacher because she likes children very much .
(81) Mayank : Who are your favourite actors ?
Jay : __________(Connecting Information)
(a) Amirkhan is my favourite Hero .
(b) Shastriji is my favourite national hero .
(c) I respect sardar patel very much .
(d) Mahatma Gandhi who is the father of the nation is my favourite national
hero .
(82) Jeel : What do you like ?
(c) Mr. Modi came to Ahmedabad in order to attend a metting with Shinjo
Abe,.
(d) Mr. Modi was invited to Ahmedbad by Mr. Rupani.
(160)Kavya : Why do you do exercise regularly?
Radha : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) We ought to do exercise regularly.
(b) I do exercise regularly as Baba Ramdev does.
(c) I do exercise regularly to remain fit.
(d) I do exercise so much that I will be a body builder.
(161)Krisha : Why should we take simple food?
Brinda : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) We should at simple food because heavy and fast food causes many
diseases.
(b) We should eat so much simple food that we can live long.
(c) We should eat such food as is simple.
(d) We should take simple food for avoiding stomach problems.
(162)Parul : Do you use computer? Why?
Kokila : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) Since computer is very accurate, I use it regularly.
(b) Yes, I use computer with a view to saving any important data.
(c) Yes, I use computer as my computer teacher e instructs.
(d) Yes, Computer is advisable for our job to use.
(163)Dhruvi : Why did the Board introduce new syllabus?
Hetal : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) The Board Introduced new syllabus with a view to enhancing student ' s
performance in JEE and NEET Exams.
(b) The Board introduced new syllabus because the current syllabus was not
relevant.
(c) The Board has to change the syllabus every ten years.
(d) The Board was ordered to change the old syllabus.
(164)Janvi : Why did Mr. Vaghela finish his lecture early?
Janu : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) Mr. Vaghela finished his lecture early because he was not so well.
(b) Mr. Vaghela was too hurry to continue his lecture - anymore.
(c) Mr. Vaghela had better finish his lecture early.
(d) Mr. Vaghela finished his lecture early so that he I could attend another
function.
(165)Pranci : Why did the government conduct a detailed survey '?
Naina : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) Unless the government conduct any survey it is I not possible to imply any
project.
(b) The government conducted a detailed survey in order to know people ' s
opinion.
(c) The government conducted a detailed survey because the poor people
could not get any benefit from government ' s scheme.
(d) However well the government conducted a detailed survey, no follow-up
work would be done.
(166)Harsha : Why did people always keep weapons wit) them in the past?
Varsha : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) Since people had to feed on hunting, in the past they always kept weapons
with them.
(b) The reason why people kept weapons with them in the past was that they
did not need any licence for them.
(c) In the past people kept weapons with them in order that they could protect
themselves.
(d) Though the people were never afraid of any body, they kept weapons
with them.
(167)Tirth : You were absent yesterday, why?
Tithi : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) I was ill so I was absent yesterday.
(b) I had better come to school.
(c) I was absent yesterday so that I could help my mother.
(d) If guests had not come to our home. I would not - have been absent
yesterday.
(168)Kavya : Why do you study English?
Khushi : __________(Showing Purpose)
(a) I study English with a view to going to U.S.A.
(b) I study English in order to going to U.S.A.
(c) I study English in order that go to U.S.A.
(d) I study English with a view to go to U.S.A.
(169)Teacher : Who is absent in the class today?
Student : __________.(Describing Person)
(a) Vrajesh is absent in the class today.
(b) Vrajesh who is from Jodhpur is absent in the class today.
(c) Vrajesh is absent in the class today who plays flute very well.
(d) Vrajesh whose the principal awarded yesterday is absent today.
(170)shankar : What a great man Gandhiji was !
Parvati : __________(Describing Person)
(a) Gandhiji was one of the greatest men in India.
(b) Gandhiji fought with britishers so bravely that India has got freedom.
(c) Gandhiji was the leader whom we call Bapu with respect.
(d) Gandhiji was born in Parbandar who has sacrificed - his whole life for the
freedom of Nation.
(171)Jay : What? You don ' t know about Nelson Mandela !
Vijay : __________.(Describing Person)
(a) Nelson Mandela whom we can compare with Gandhiji was a great
president of South Africa.
(b) Nelson Mandela fought for the rights of the black people who was
imprisoned for 27, years.
(c) Nelson Mandela whom was called “ The Gandhiji ' of Africa had spent 27
years in a jail.
(d) Nelson Mandela was as great as Gandhiji.
(172)Jeel : Whom you met in London?
Mili : __________(Describing Person)
(a) I met my close friend in London.
(b) I went to London with a view to meeting my friend.
(c) I met Mr. Raval in London whom brother is in my city.
(d) Imet Mr. Anilbhai who owned a big motel in London.
(173)Teacher : Who plays volleyball well?
student : __________.(Describing Person)
(a) Kavach plays volleyball very well.
(b) Kavach who is very tall and thin in our class plays volley ball very well.
(c) Kavach whose the teacher praised on the Annual day plays volley ball
very well.
(d) Kavach plays volley ball as if he were an international player.
(174)Sandeep : Do you know Walt Disney?
Uttam : __________(Describing Person)
(a) Yes, he was the most creative person.
(b) Yes, I know what Disney who created Micky Mouse.
(c) Walt was the owner of Disneyland so he is popular.
(d) Everyone knows walt for his Disnay world.
(175)Seema : Who died in the village today?
Meera : __________.(Describing Person)
(a) Manubhai died in the village yesterday.
(b) Though Manubhai was healthy he died yesterday.
(c) Manubhai whom, the people call all rounder died in the village yesterday.
(d) Manubhai who son is a doctor died in the village yesterday.
(176)Child : which city is known as the Pink city?
Mother : __________.(Describing Place)
(a) Jaipur is known as the pink City because all the buildings are pink in
Jaipur.
(b) Jaipur is known as the pink city where most of the buildings are pink.
(c) Jaipur is decorated with pink buildings so it is known as the Pink city.
(d) The reason why Jaipur is known as ' Pink City ' is that all the buildings
have pink colour.
(177)Girl : Do you like to visit hill - stations?
Boy : __________(Describing Place)
(a) Yes, I like to visit the places where there are hill or mountains.
(b) Yes, I like hill - stations very much.
(c) All the hill stations a have pleasant atmosphere therefore I like to visit hill
-stations,
(d) On account of cool and fresh air of hill stations, like to visit there.
(178)Asha : Where is the set of “ Tarak Mehta Ulta Chasma? ”
Meena : __________(Describing Place)
(a) The set off Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chasma ' is somewhere in Mumbai.
(b) The set of Tarak Mehta ka Ulta Chasma is known as Gokuldharm society.
(c) The set of “ Tarak Mehta ka Ulta Chasma ' is Borivali where my brother
lives
(d) Borivali is the place of Tarak Mehta ka Chasra ' s set
(179)Dipal : I live in Sanskrut lat,
Dharati : __________(Describing Place)
(a) It is one of the most luxurious flats of Ahmedabad.
(b) It is so peaceful that I feel relaxed here.
(c) Though I have a garden villa, I like to live in sanskrut flat.
(d) This is the flat where our P. M. Modi took a last year.
(180)Neeta : Is this place appropriate to stay?
Mukesh : __________(Describing Place)
(a) This place is better than the former one.
(b) This is the most appropriate place to stay.
(c) This is the place where no one stays for a night.
(d) No, I don ' t like this place because it is a little horrible.
(181)Husband : Where is the remote of AC?
Wife : __________(Describing Place)
(a) It is one the table.
(b) It is near the bed where we sleep.
(c) I have put it in the drawer.
(d) I don ' t know. Find it yourself.
(182)Sneha : Where will we go tomorrow?
Father : __________(Describing Place)
(a) We will go to Goa.
(b) We will visit Agra where Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.
(c) We will go either Mumbai or Delhi.
(d) We should go to Kashmir.
(183)Principal : The students got bored.
(257) Arushi : Hey, Sneha, look at those bangles in the imitation jewellery shop.
Sneha : Wow! wonderful golden glitter.
Arushi : ___________ (Talking about something in relation to something)
(a) yes, they seem to be real ornaments.
(b) They have the same golden glitter as real gold ornaments have.
(c) Though they glitter they are not real ornaments.
(d) They are too far to be real ornaments.
(258) Sneha : Are you thinking of your mamma's choice?
Arushi : You are right, Sneha, ___________ (Talking about people in
relation to someone)
(a) My mamma prefers the same imitation jewellery as I prefer.
(b) Though I prefer imitation jeweller, my mamma doesn't like.
(c) I prefer imitation jewellery because my mother like it.
(d) My mamma and I prefer imitation jewellery.
(259) A : I can't study these days.
B : ___________ (Making supposition)
(a) If you study, you will be a successful person.
(b) If I were you, I would study more.
(c) Though you try, you cannot study.
(d) I don't know the reason of it.
(260) Mitesh : Virsinh is not a king but he walks in style of a king.
Hitesh : Yes, you are right. ___________. (Expressing the manner of action)
(a) Virsinh's style is that of a king.
(b) Virsing wants to be a king.
(c) Virsingh is walking to be a king.
(d) Virsingh is walking as if were a king.
(261) A : I am tired of doing this job. It's boring for me.
B : Oh, really?
A : Yes, ___________ (Making supposition)
(a) I should quit my job.
(b) If I were not in debit, I would quit my job.
(c) Though I am tired, I will quit this job.
(d) I would quit my job to relax.
(262) A : What did you see during rescue operation?
B : I saw that ___________ (Describing process)
(a) they wanted to move away the car from the ditch.
(b) it was difficult to pull the car.
(c) the car was being moved away from the ditch slowly.
(d) I saw the car fallen in the ditch.
(263) A : Do you know that ___________ (connecting information)
B : No, I want to know about his condition.
Select and write the most appropriate questions to get the underline
words/ phrases as their answers: 03
(1) Gandhiji was born in Porbandar.
(a) Why was Gandhiji born?
(b) When was Gandhiji born?
(c) Where was Gandhiji born?
(d) In which was Gandhiji born?
(2) Sumanbhai has joined BSNL in 1992.
(a) When has Sumanbhai joined BSNL?
(b) Who has Sumanbhai joined BSNL?
(c) When Sumanbhai joined BSNL?
(d) When Sumanbhai has joined BSNL?
(3) Rajiv met the principal to get admission.
(a) Who Rajiv met to get admission to?
(b) Who met Rajiv to get admission?
(c) Who met Rajiv to get admission?
(d) Who did Rajiv meet to get admission?
(4) Atulbhai, a great businessman, was the chief guest of our function.
(a) Who was Atulbhai?
(b) What was Atulbhai?
(c) What was the cheif guest of our function?
(d) Who was the cheif guest of our function?
(5) Arunima's achievement was her climbing Everest an artificial leg.
(a) What Arunima's achievement was?
(b) What was Arunima's achievement?
(c) What did Arunima achieve?
(d) All of these
(6) Lajja went to Puna to get coaching.
(a) Why did Lajja go to Puna?
(b) What did Lajja do?
(c) Where did Lajja go?
(d) (a) and (b)
(7) Terrorism must be stopped.
(a) Who must be stopped?
(b) Why it must be stopped?
(c) What must be stopped?
Section - B
Customer Service Rep : The first step is to open your HEART. Have you located your HEART
ma'am?
Question :
(1) Does the customer have technical knowledge?
(2) What is the first step?
(2) Customer : Yes I have, but there are several programmes running right now Is it okay to install
while they are running?
Customer Service Rep : What programmes are running ma'am?
Customer : Let me see..... I have PASTHURT.EXE, LOWESTEE M.EXE, GRUDGE.EXE, and
RESENTMENT.COM running right now.
Question :
(1) What does the customer ask?
(2) What programmes are running right now?
(3) Customer Service Rep : No problem. LOVE will automatically erase PASTHURT.EXE from your
current operating system, It may remain in your memory, but it will no longer disrupt other
programmes. LOVE will eventually overwrite LOWESTEEM.EXE with a module of its own
called HIGHESTEEM.EXE. However, you have to completely turn off GRUDGE. EXE and
RESENTMENT.COM. Those programmes prevent LOVE from being properly installed.
Question :
(1) What can automatically erase PASTHURT.EXE?
(2) Will it be completely removed?,
(4) LOVE will eventually overwrite LOWESTEEM.EXE with a module of its own called
HIGHESTEE M.EYE However, you have to completely turn of GRUDGE.EXE and
RESENTMENT.COM. Those programmes prevent LOVE from being properly installed.
Question :
(1) What is highesteem.EXE?
(2) What can stop LOVE from being properly installed?
(5) Customer : I don't know how turn them off. Can you tell me how?
Customer Service Rep : My pleasure. Go to your Star menu and invoke FORGIVENESS.EXE. Do
this as many times as necessary until GRUDGE.EXE and RESENTMENT. COM have been
completely erased
Question :
(1) What does' My pleasure' mean?
(2) What should the customer do? How often?
(6) Customer : Okay, I'm done. LOVE has started installing itself automatically. Is that normal?
Customer Service Rep : Yes it is. You should receive a message that says it will reinstall for the
life of your HEART. Do you see that message?
Customer : Yes I do. Is it completely installed?
Question :
(1) Is the installing of LOVE normal?
(2) 'Yes I do', what does it mean here?
(7) Customer Service Rep : Yes, but remember that road have only the base programme. You need to
begin connecting to other HEARTS in order to get the upgrades.
Question :
(1) What should the customer remember?
(2) Why should she begin connecting to other HEARTS?
(8) Customer : Oops. I have an error message already. What should I do?
Customer Service Rep : What does the message say?
Customer : It says “ERROR 412 - PROGRAMME NOT - RUN ON INTERNAL
COMPONENTS”.
What does that mean?.
Question :
(1) Why does she say 'oops'? What does it show?
(2) What does the message say?
(9) Customer Service Rep : Don't worry ma'am, that's a common problem. It means that the LOVE
programme is set up to run on external HEARTS but has not yet been ran on your HEART. It is
one of those complicated programming things, but in non - technical terms it means you have to "
LOVE " your own machine before it can " LOVE ” others.
Question :
(1) Why is she advised not to worry?
(2) What does it mean?
(10) It is one of those complicated programming things, but non - technical terms it means you have to
" LOVE " of your own machine before it can “ LOVE ” others.
Question :
(1) Is it simple technical thing?
(2) What does she have to do to make it ‘LOVE’ others?
(11) Can you find the directory called " SELF ACCEPTANCE "?
Customer : Yes, I have it.
Customer Service Rep : Excellent, you are getting good at this.
Customer : Thank you.
Question :
(1) What is she asked to find?
(a) LOVE (b) MY HEART
(c) SELF - ACCEPTANCE (d) None of these
(2) Here the word 'Excellent' shows ______ .
(a) Praise (b) Anger
(c) Resentment (d) Fear
(12) My brother Walt is no more, yet his influence lingers like a living presence over the studio where
he turned Out the cartoons, nature films and feature movies that made him known and loved
around the world.
Question :
(1) The writer feels the presence of Walt Disney in the studio. True / False
Mountains) ; a California Institute of Art, for which he donated the land and several million
dollars; and, most ambitious of all, a 100-million-dollar Disney World and City of Tomorrow in
Florida.
Question :
(1) Walt wasted his money in food and drink True/false
(2) He donated a lot of money for the development o California Institute of Art and the Disney
World and The City of Tomorrow in Florida True/False
(27) Tragically, in the midst of all this activity, Walt was stricken with this fatal illness. I heard him
refer to this cruel blow only once. "Whatever it is I've got, he told me, "don't get it." I visited him
in the hospital the night before he died. Although desperately ill, he was full of plans for the future
as he had been all his life.
Question :
(1) What was Walt stricken with later in his life during all the activities?
(2) What did Walt have even during his illness?
(28) Mind, emotions and body are all closely interlinked and always work together It helps you
distinguish them more clearly if you try to understand them separately. Your mental capacities are
your abilities to concentrate, to take in new information, to remember old and new information and
to be in a position to think logically.
Question :
(1) What are closely related? How do they work?
(2) What do you mean by 'mental abilities'?
(29) Do you find yourself reacting in any of the following ways?
- You find it difficult to concentrate on things.
- Your memory is letting you down frequently.
- You have lots of different things on your mind but cannot grasp a clear thought.
- You are often undecided these days and this is untypical for you.
- You make longer to do tasks that you were able to quite quickly before.
- You start lots of things but don't finish any.
If yes, then it gives a sign of mental stress present in you: The better you deal with stress, the less
your mental capacity will be affected
Question :
(1) How many difficulties have been given?
(2) What should we do to lessen the bad effects on our mental capacity?
(30) Mental quick fixes
Put on some music you like and dance through the room. This creative activity exercises the right
side of the brain and helps rebalance your brain. Get a fish tank and watch the fish swim around
languidly. This allows your mind to calm down.
Question :
(1) What creative activity helps rebalance our brain?
(2) What does the activity of observing the fish swimming slowly in a tank do?
(31) Nobody is perfect and who wants to be nobody? Mistakes are OK. Delete the phrase "I can't" from
your vocabulary. It isn't constructive and blocks your view of possible solutions
(1) Is everyone likely to make mistakes?
(2) What is constructive?
(32) Basically, the day hasn't even started but you are already in a tizz. What is happening is that your
mind is racing ahead of you and anticipating how tired and stressed you will feel once you have
completed all the tasks ahead. These frantic thought starts weakening your energy and as a with
only half of your normal energy. you are entering into a busy day
(1) "Basically day hasn't started but you are already in a tizz" What does the underlined part mean?
(2) What is the effect of such thinking?
(33) In order to have the maximum energy available at the start of a busy day, use 'I have no
expectations and I will deal with whatever happens when it happens' as a form of mantra.
You will notice how your body starts relaxing at the thought of 'no expectations'. This relaxation
tells you that you have just stopped yourself from wasting valuable energy. You will feel calmer
mentally and emotionally as a consequence.
(1) What mantra should be followed for maximum energy?
(2) How will one feel as a result of the mantra?
(34) You can use this self-hypnosis state to relieve mental stress. Try the following exercise. It becomes
easier with your eyes closed. Settle back in a chair and close your eyes. Start counting backwards
from 99 to 70.Count slowly to fit in with your breathing.
(1) What should one do to relieve mental stress
(2) What should one do at first and thereafter?
(35) When emotions have taken you over, it becomes nearly impossible to think clearly. Then it
becomes very easy to make unwise decisions or to agree to something which is not to your
advantage. The Screen Exercise shows you how to step back and emotionally detach yourself from
your current situation so that you can see more clearly what is going on.
(1) What is the problem when emotions have taken over?
(2) What shows the way how to step back and detach oneself from problem emotionally?
(36) When life becomes too hectic, we can end up feeling mentally tied in knots. Nothing seems easy
and positive. Pessimism sets in and we cannot see a way out of our current problems. We can open
a source of optimism with the technique of anticipating success.
(1) What happens when life becomes hectic?
(2) The opposite of 'optimism from the text is
(37) Make sure you don't get all tangled up in considerations about how the situation will resolve itself.
It will look after itself as long as you keep your aim firmly in mind If you stay focused on a
positive outcome, you can think more clearly and you will make better decisions which will
eventually lead to the desired results
(1) 'Make sure you don't get tangled up in considerations about how the situation will resolve itself'
What do you understand by the underlined word?
(2) What should one do to be able to think clearly and take better decisions?
(38) It was a mistake not to take Nana, our grandfather, to the funeral of our grandmother, our Nani.....
With heavy hearts we hoisted Nani's bier over our shoulders. I turned to look, just once, and found
Nana stepping away from the balcony into the room, pulling the door shut after him
(1) Who does the author talk about?
(2) What had Nana suffered from?
(39) With heavy hearts we hoisted Nani's bier over our shoulders. I turned to look, just once, and found
Nana stepping away from the balcony into the room, pulling the door shut after him. He had lived
with Nani for over half a century, seen her radiant face every day of those years.
(1) 'With a heavy heart', we hoisted Nani's bier over our shoulders. What does the underlined
phrase mean?
(2) Who was younger, Nana or Nani?
(40) He would keep quibbling with her, as if they were two people who had just married in the first
flush of love and were still discovering each other
(1) ‘He would keep ______’ what does 'He mean?
(2) Both behaved as if they were trying to understand each other.' Say true or false.
(41) He imprisoned himself in the bedroom. We removed a few of Nani's belongings to make the room
liveable for Nana but he did not let us cart away Nani's bed in dry, hollow rasp, he said, 'Let it
be...where else is she going to sleep?
(1) How did he behave?
(2) What does Nani's belonging mean?
(42) The day we had to take Nani's ashes away for immersion, that day too Nana stayed locked in the
room. When I went in, I found him sitting on her bed. He just touched the urn and said, 'Take him
away...all my life he just kept fighting with me. The shift was gradual. I did not pay much heed to
it that first day but later it became more evident."
(1) Where was Nana sitting?
(2) The author took notice of Nana that first day.' Is it true?
(43) He paused, threw me a look and said, 'When this bottle gets over, get me a new one. ‘I was a little
taken aback. I had never heard him coughing. But this was nothing compared to the shock he gave
me a few days later.’
(1) What did he request the author to do?
(2) ‘I was taken aback.’ What do you understand?
(44) His intonation was nasal, exactly like Nani’s. It seemed as if it was Nani who was speaking. moved
back, a little worried. When I told Mother about it, she said, ‘These days he’s begun to miss
mother too much. I have seen him talking to her photograph. He has even begun to sleep in her
bed.’
(1) Who was speaking as if he were Nani?
(2) 'He has begun to miss mother too much. Who said this?
(45) His entire constitution had begun to morph. He had increasingly begun to talk in a feminine way. I
was beginning to get worried about him. I had a friend, Dr K.D. Kamble, a psychiatrist. I called
him over.
(1) Why was the author worried?
(54) They are called by that name because they are often seen carrying large pieces of leaf over their
heads like umbrellas. They take these pieces of leaf to their nests, where they chew them up nicely.
Afterwards they make heds of these chewed -up leaves. On these beds grows a kind of fungus,
which is the food of ants.
(1) Why are they called umbrella ant?
(2) How do they get food from leaves?
(55) What we have called 'cow' are a kind of greenfly. These are found on rose leaves and on the leaves
of beans. They give out a sweet, honey-like liquid which the ants relish a lot.
(1) What is the 'cow' here?
(2) The ants enjoy the sweet honey like liquid. False/True.
(56) Ants, we are told, play games, nurse their sick and bury their dead. They see that each one in the
nest does its share of the work, and that no one is allowed to be indolent. All this suggests that ants
have a highly developed social sense and perhaps some system of government.
(1) What are we told about ants?
(2) No one was allowed to be lazy" Do you agree with it?
(57) There are ants that keep other ants as slaves. One such type is a powerful red ant which is found in
Europe. Their slaves are taken from a type of black ant which is smaller in size. When the red ants
want slaves, they ambush the nests of the black ants and abduct some of their eggs.
(1) Where are the red ants found?
(2) What do they do when they want slave?
(58) The most ferocious kind of ants are the 'driver' ants of Africa. They have no fixed home but are
always on the move. They are completely blind, but they march in long lines, many million along,
and they devour any animal that happens to be in their path. Even large animals, like tigers and
elephants, live in fear of them.
(1) Which ants are very ferocious?
(2) What is very special characteristic of them?
(59) To begin with, I have a word to say to my good friends, the editors, and others who are moved to
pity me Some people are grieved because they imagine I am in the hands of unprincipled persons
who persuade me to adopt unpopular causes and make me the mouthpiece of their propaganda.
(1) Whom does Helen advise? What does she advise?
(2) What do they hope from the speaker?
(60) They are not free when they are compelled to work twelve or ten or eight hours a day. They are not
free when they are ill paid for their exhausting toil. They are not free when their children must
labour in mills and factories or starve, and when their women may be driven by poverty to lives of
shame. They are not free when they are clubbed and imprisoned because they go on strike for a
raise of wages and for the basic justice that is their right as human beings.
(1) How are the lives of workers?
(2) What is the right of the workers as human beings?
(61) We are not free unless the men who frame and erecute the laws represent the interests of the lives
of the people and no other interest. The ballot does not make a free man out of a wage slave. There
has never existed a truly free and democratic nation in the world.
(1) Against what does the speaker advise the workers to strike?
(2) According to Helen, what should the workers be finally?
(69) He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it.". "It would
bring a disaster" continued sergeant. "It has caused enough trouble already" and threw the paw
upon the fire.
(1) What was the result of the spell on it?
(2) What did the sergeant do?
(70) The next morning, a gentleman knocked on the door, "I come from Maw and Meggins your son's
employer" The old lady looked surprised. "Is anything wrong?" she asked breathlessly. "Has
anything happened to my son, Herbert? What is it?" The visitor looked down. "Badly hurt," he said
quietly "But he's not in any pain. Oh, thank God, thank God for that!"
(1) Who knocked on the door the next morning?
(2) What did the visitor inform the old lady?
(71) But his wife pulled him towards the door "Bring him back. Do you think I'm frightened of my own
son?" Mr White took out the monkey's paw and raised his hand. "I wish my son alive again."
(1) What did his wife want?
(2) What did Mr White wish?
(72) But the sinister meaning of the visitor's assurance suddenly became clear to the old lady and she
looked at him. His face was turned away, confirming her worst fears. She caught her breath and
put her trembling hand on her husband's. There was a long silence.
The stranger expressed grief and handed over an envelope containing some amount of money as
compensation
(1) Why did she have worst tears?
(2) What was given as compensation?
(73) The paw fell on the floor and after a few moments a knock was heard at the floor "Who could that
be?" enquired Mr White. "That must be my son." replied the old lady and ran towards the door.
"Don't let it in, for God's sake" cried Mr White shivering in fear.
"You're afraid of your own son. Let me go. I'm coming, Herbert, I'm coming!"
(1) What was heard soon after the paw had fallen on the floor?
(2) Who is Herbert?
(74) He was a family friend and had been posted in India and was back after completing his tenure.
"There he is" said Herbert, hearing the gate shut loudly and heavy footsteps coming to door
"Sergeant Major Morris" said Mr White introducing him. Mr White welcomed Morris and offered
him a drink. The family was mesmerized by the Morris's description of India.
(1) Who was Mr. Morris?
(2) Which sentence proves that they were surprised a lot?
(75) "What wish?" he asked. "Wish our boy alive again. 0Bring him back," cried the old woman. Mr
White explained that not only had Herbert been dead ten days but also that his body had been
decayed beyond recognition.
(1) What was then second wish?
(2) What did Mr. White explain her?
(76) Morris said, "An old fakir put a spell on it. He was a very holy man and he wanted to show that
fate ruled people's lives, and that to interfere with fate, only caused deep sadness.
(1) What did the fakir do?
(2) What would happen if one tried to interfere with fate?
(77) "It has caused enough trouble already" and threw the paw upon the fire. But Mr White was curious
and wanted to test the powers of the monkey's paw. He bent down and quickly retrieved it from the
fire. He said, "If you don't want it, give it to me." Morris, after reluctantly explaining the
appropriate manner for making the wishes warned him that he could have the paw but at his own
risk and departed soon afterwards.
(1) Why Mr. White did take the paw out from fire?
(2) What did he tell the sergeant Morris?
(78) After the guest left, Mr White held the paw in his hand and said, "I wish for 200 pounds." "It
moved," he cried, glancing with disgust at the object on the floor "As I wished, it twisted in my
hand like a snake."
(1) What did Mr. White wish?
(2) What happened as Mr. White wished?
(79) "How much?" "200 pounds," was the answer Mr White found it very difficult to comprehend and
became unconscious. He was filled with sorrow at the turn of events. His wish was granted at the
cost of his son's life.
(1) Mr. White found it difficult to comprehend and became unconscious word?
(2) Why did Mr. White become unconscious
(80) Mr White and his son, Herbert, were playing chess in their small living room of Villa, while Mrs
White, sitting by the fire, knitting and talking to them occasionally. They were expecting a guest
named Sergeant Morris.
(1) How was the weather?
(2) What were they doing?
(81) Suddenly there were sound of cracks and thunder. The house started collapsing. The roof, walls
and staircase started falling down. They rushed towards the ground and sighed in disappointment
and then ran towards main gate of the villa. Outside, the street lamp was spreading its light over a
calm and empty road. The spell of the Monkey's paw had worked.
(1) What happened suddenly?
(2) What did they do at last?
(82) Suddenly there were sound of cracks and thunder. The house started collapsing. The roof, walls
and staircase started falling down. They rushed towards the ground and sighed in disappointment
and then ran towards main gate of the villa. Outside, the street lamp was spreading its light over a
calm and empty road. The spell of the Monkey's paw has worked.
(1) What did Morris do at first?
(2) What warning did Morris give?
(83) Mr White searched frantically for the monkey's paw fearful of what was likely to happen. As he
heard the chain rattle back and the bottom bolt drawn slowly and stiffly from the socket, he found
the paw and made his the third and last wish. The sound of knocking stopped O at once, though its
echoes could be heard within the house
(1) How was Mr. White's condition when he searched for the paw?
(2) What happened when he made his third wish?
(84) To be free is to be intelligent, but intelligence does not come into being by just wishing to be free;
it comes into being only when you begin to understand your whole environment, the social,
religious, parental and traditional influences that are continually closing in on you.
(1) When we become intelligent?
(2) What become hurdles in our way to attaining freedom?
(85) I wonder if you have ever stopped to observe the marvellous glow in the west as the sun sets, with
the shy young moon just over the trees? Often at that hour the river is very calm, and then
everything is reflected on its surface: the bridge, the train that goes over it, the and presently, as it
grows dark the tender moon 4 stars
(1) What is the author's appeal to the reader?
(2) What does the author talk about next?
(86) To understand all these and become free from them requires deep insight; but you generally give
into them because inwardly you are frighten.
(1) Why do we need deep insight?
(2) Why do we generally give in?
(87) And that is why you should seek the right kind of education; for it is only when you grow in
freedom that you can create a new world not based on tradition or shaped according to the
idiosyncrasy of some philosopher or idealist. But there can be no freedom as long as you are
merely trying to become, or imitate a noble example.
(1) What can a free person create?
(2) What could there be if a person tries to imitate someone?
(88) It must not be occupied with problems, with worries with speculations. It is only when the mind is
very quiet that you can really observe, for then the mind is sensitive to extraordinary beauty
(1) It must not be occupied with problems.' What do you mean by 'it' here?
(2) When is mind sensitive to beauty?
(89) Don't most of us want to be safe? Don't we want to be told what marvellous people we are, how
lovely we look, or what extraordinary intelligence we have Otherwise we would not put letters
after our names Al that kind of things gives us self-assurance, a sense of importance. We all want
to be famous people and the moment we want to be something, we are no longer free.
(1) What do the expectations 'to be safe' 'to extraordinary' etc. give us?
(2) When are we no longer free?
(90) But the man or woman who sees the absurdity of all these things and whose heart is therefore
innocent, and therefore not moved by desire to be somebody- such a person is free. If you
understand the simplicity of it you will also understand its extraordinary beauty and depth.
(1) What kind of persons are free?
(2) ‘_____and therefore not moved by desire ’_____What does the underlined word mean?
(91) After all, examinations are for that purpose; to give you a position, to make you somebody. Titles,
position and knowledge encourage you to be something.
(1) Why are the examinations?
(2) What encourages us to be something?
(92) Whereas, if you look at what you actually are and understand it, then that very understanding there
is a transformation. So freedom lies, not in trying to become something different, nor in doing
whatever you happen to feel like doing, nor in following the authority of tradition, of your parents,
of your teacher, but in understanding what you are from moment to moment.
(1) When is there a transformation?
(2) Where does freedom lie?
(93) and it is possible to understand all that only when you don't want to be somebody, when you don't
imitate, when you don't follow- which means, really, when you are in revolt against the whole
tradition of trying to become something. That is the only true revolution leading to extraordinary
freedom. To cultivate this freedom is the real function of education.
(1) When is it possible to understand oneself?
(2) What is the real function of education
(94) I would like to discuss with you the problem of freedom. It is a very complex problem, needing
deep study and understanding. We hear much talk about freedom, religious freedom, and the
freedom to do what one would like to do.
(1) What is the author going to talk about?
(2) Is the problem of freedom complex? Why?
(95) Of all the blessings conferred on mankind by a benign providence, the most useful is the headache.
But for it, there would be many great embarrassments in life Factual explanations are not always
either palatable or feasible.
(1) What is the meaning of benign providence?
(2) Why people give false excuse of having headache instead of telling truth?
(96) We used to have drill after school hours (which I still think is an unfair and undesirable
practice).We disliked this hour On the drill ground almost all appeared to be afflicted with
"Splitting headache, Sir,"
(1) Why did the author think the drill an unfaith act?
(2) What was the most common excuse for almost everyone?
(97) Some people feel lost unless they carry tube of some headache remedy in their pockets all the time,
and opticians give glasses guaranteed to relieve headache. These are instances to show that
mankind easily begins to believe in its myths.
(1) What do some people carry always?
(2) What do the author call a myth?
(98) A clerk who writes to his master, "I am not attending the office today because I am not inclined to
look at any paper today," will lose his job, whereas he is quite at liberty to say that he is down with
headache
(1) I am not attending the office today because I am not inclined to look at any paper today"- What
does T stand for in the text?
(2) What would happen to the office clerk who would write to his master "I am not attending the
office today because I am not inclined to look at any paper"?
(99) On the contrary, they just accept it at its face value and pass on to the next item. They indisposition
could be used only at a particular level, not by all and sundry. A schoolboy who says, "As I am
indisposed, I want to be let off." will have his ear twisted for his precociousness.
(1) Can all use indisposition 'as an excuse?
(2) What would happen if a student uses 'indisposition as an excuse?
(100) "Mr. So-and-So regrets his inability to attend the meeting today owing to indisposition. People
will understand accept the statement and will not question. "What is that indisposition?" Is he
down with flu or malaria or cold or rheumatism?
(1) Mr. so and so regrets his inability to attend the meeting today owing to indisposition'. What
does 'regrets' mean here?
(2) Which ailments are mentioned here?
(101) It does not sound very well for anyone to write directly. "Owing to indisposition, I am not
attending your meeting." It sounds unconvincing. It sounds better in the third person. It implies that
the gentleman is an eminent one, has a secretary or a deputy who can speak for him.
(1) How would it sound if any common man uses indisposition as an excuse or his absence?
(2) Who can use indisposition as an excuse for his inability to attend any gathering?
(102) "There is no such thing as headache or indisposition. It is all just an excuse, an elegant falsehood,
nor have 1 not seen dozens of headache cases walking or driving about gaily to be seen everywhere
accept where they O ught to be at the particular hour!"
(1) What does the author think about indisposition?
(2) 'For have I not seen dozens of headache cases' What do you mean by the underlined words?
(103) What exactly is this indisposition? I have never been able to understand it except that it sounds
very well in press notes or health bulletins or in messages from eminent men to gatherings to
which they have been invited. Indisposition' cannot generally be said by the person directly
afflicted
(1) Where is the word 'indisposition' used generally?
(2) Can a common affected /ill person use indisposition?
(104)Headache gives the sufferer a touch of importance. All aches sound crude and psychological, and
sensitive people would not mention them. No other ailment can be so openly mentioned with
impunity. You could mention headache in the most elegant social gathering and no one would be
shocked by it.
(1) Why does headache give the sufferer a touch of importance?
(2) '_____ and no one would be shocked by it. What do you mean by 'it' here.
(105) Climate change and global warming are dramatically urgent and serious problems that can lead to
calamitous (tragic) consequence (results). We do not need to wait for government alone to find
solutions to these terrible problems.
(1) Which are the dangerous problems?
(2) What shall we have to face due to them?
(106) Each individual can play an important part by simply adopting a more responsible lifestyle,
beginning with some little, everyday Dos and Don'ts. It's the only reasonable way to save our
planet, before it is too late
(1) What can one do as a solution?
(2) When should one start to save environment?
(107) It is important for us all to think in terms of first reducing our emissions of CO2 or Carbon
Footprints The carbon footprint is a subset of the ecological footprint. A carbon footprint is the
total set of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (release) caused by an organization, event, product or
person.
(1) What should be thought of/taken care of at first?
(2) What is carbon foot print?
(108) Greenhouse gases can be emitted through transport, land clearance, and the production and
consumption (use) of food, fuels, manufactured goods, materials, wood, roads buildings, and
services. For simplicity of reporting, it is often expressed in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide
or its equivalent of other GHGS, emitted
(1) What things/places emit greenhouse gases?
(2) Which word means 'released'?
(109) Every single aspect (facet/part) of our economy from manufacturing to transportation, and
agriculture to health care is dependent on fossil (the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or
animal embedded in rock and preserved in petrified form) fuel derived energy and resources.
(1) What is dependent on fossil fuel?
(2) What is a fossil?
(110) As we seek and develop alternative sources of energy, and as we begin to think and live in more
efficient ways, we are still left with the undeniable reality that considerable CO2 emissions from
economic activity in the globe will continue and perhaps escalate over (rise/ go high) the
foreseeable (expected/predictable) future. The only cogent (strong and logical) way to take this
issue head on is to offset (counteract/balance) the emissions we cannot yet eliminate (remove).
(1) The amount and emission of CO2 is very high and is going higher. - True/ false
(2) Can we remove it completely? What else can we do?
(111) Solar Lanterns should be used for households in remote and inaccessible areas. Awareness
campaign may be initiated (began) for using solar lanterns. NGO's can play a vital role this
regards. Millions of household are still lacking basic facility of electricity. This will prove a boon
for them.
(1) What do you understand by 'initiate'?
(2) What will be a boon? For whom?
(112) People should be encouraged to use battery driven scooters which involve zero-emission.
Technological advancements are needed for sure to augment (enlarge by adding to) their present
single run which is around 70 km at present. Such vehicles should be given government subsidy
also because the carbon footprint is negligible (insignificant/small)
(1) Why should the battery driven scooters be encouraged?
(2) What can the government do?
(113) We should re-orient (change the focus of) our electricity consumption habits both at home and
office. For Instance, we should switch off fan, cooler, or AC whenever not required or not in use.
Generally, people are careless at offices Lights can be seen on even at unwarranted places or hours.
Houses and offices should be constructed to receive natural sunlight, obviating (avoiding) use of
lamps in the daytime.
(1) What care should we take while using electricity for appliances?
(2) What kind of buildings should be constructed?
(114) Use of bicycle should be made popular We should observe 'cycle day once in a month and, on
that day cycle riding alone should be allowed barring emergencies People used to go for their daily
chores on cycle in old times. Why can't we do the same today? In recreational trips, we can opt for
bicycle instead of car or motorbike.
(1) How can the use of bicycle be made more popular?
(2) "Only cycle riding should be allowed on 'cycle day' no other vehicle should be allowed on that
day at all" - True/ False
(115) Bio-degradable plastics certainly have a pronounced ecological edge over conventional plastics.
Bio - pasties are derived from renewable bio-mass sources.
(1) Is bio-gradable plastic safer?
(2) What are bio-plastic derived from?
(116) Judicious (sensible/careful) and Calibrated (standardized) use of water is the need of the hour.
Every action pertaining to (related to) water consumption should be well calibrated. As we have
already seen, water is a scarce (in short supply) and precious commodity (goods/ thing). Scarcity
(1) What is the demand of the hour?
(2) Do we have more than enough supply of water?
(117) Imbibe three more Rs with respect to water, viz. (namely) Repair Reclaim' and Restore in
addition to the three conventional ones -Recycle, Reduce and Re-use. We easily throw away old
electronic watches and toys etc. We should repair and use them. If an old bicycle lays unused.
Instead of buying new one, the old one should be cleaned, oiled serviced and restored. These six
Rs should be the buzzwords (fashionable terms) for the ensuing (consequent) decades until we
restore global environment back on its original track.
(1) What do the six 'Rs' stand for?
(2) Can we restore the global environment? How?
wants to be normal again, and the customer representative who is consulting him; represents the
psychologist or a consultant giving him consultancy or treatment. A human's heart; or the combined
feelings and emotions of a human being are mentioned as the operating system in the chapter. Love is
mentioned as a useful and most-needed programme which is to be installed on the OS. Programmes
running now are PASTHURT, LOWESTEEM, GRUDGE AND RESENTMENT are currently running in
the OS and they seem to be the reason for stoppage of the love-installation on the OS. After the
programme love.exe is successfully installed; it will auto install some other needy programmes like
SMILE.EXE, it will upgrade the version of ESTEEM.EXE from low to high; it will also install PEACE,
CONTENTMENT, WARMTH programmes along with installation. For upgrading the programme
Love.exe, you must connect its server from your OS (heart) to other peoples' OS and also install LOVE in
their computers via your Love.exe; otherwise it will just work as a basic programme and will not be
updated. The error while installing love.exe is that it is not installing on the internal components of the
OS. It seems to be installed only on the outer shell of OS.
(2) Conditions for making love
1. What is the condition for love ? 2. Which are the hurdles of love ? 3. How can we be gentle ? 4. When
will you feel love for someone? 5. What will be the change to your heart after love? 6. What should you
do for making love with others?
Love is freeware yet there are hidden conditions for love. If someone's feelings were hurt by the person
whom he/she loved too much in the past, then it will be the most incurable and unseen wound/ damage to
mind. It cannot either be 'forgotten or completely be healed; even after starting new relations. The
emotions like bad experiences from past, the sense of grudge and anger, the evil thoughts of taking
revenge, prejudice for everybody; are the stoppages or barriers which are responsible for stopping one to
fall in love. A person, who wants to make love, must forget the bad experiences which he/she had in the
past; he/she must be free from the spirit of resentment and revenge. Only when you judge and interact
with people without any prejudices, you can make feelings' transfer. To have loving emotions or to love
others; first of all, you should understand and start loving yourself. Because if you can't love yourself,
your own heart will be very small and will not be able to create position/space for someone. First of all,
the heart will feel like you are in a heaven. There will be positive thoughts throughout the mind; and there
will not be any negative thoughts in any corner of the heart. Whole the life and emotions will be
reconstructed having the reinforcement of love in structure. You must accept yourself, your good sides,
your weak sides, faults of yours and mistakes to be a generous and loving person. You must accept others
as they are, and should not try to change them according to your own mindset; only then you will be able
to make love with others.
(3) Positive effects of love
1. What will be the immediate result of love? 2. What will be the feelings one will start to have after love?
3. What love changes to a loving person's face? 4. What will fallen-in-love person will do? 5. What are the
advantages of loving a compatible person? 6. Enlist three signs of love?
Love makes life lovable. It teaches us to love life. After falling in love, the person will immediately show
the signs of energy in personality. He/she will start looking happy and pretty than ever. The love changes
one's personality on such a big scale, that the person becomes full of positivity, kindness and confidence.
After a person starts loving someone, he/she will have feelings such as; caring to loved buddy, happiness,
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positivity, removing of negativity, kindness and goodness towards each section of life. Face of the person
who has fallen into love, will look more bright, shinier and more glowing than ever. There will always be
a smile on his/her face as love is giving positive strength. The fallen-in-love person will start growing
kindliness , generousness and the helping nature. He/she will greatly care about the loved one. All the
activities will have only one final goal, to make the loved one happy and far away from sorrow. If you
love a person who is compatible to your personality, you will never have big quarrels. Both of you will be
happy and satisfied in relationship. Maturity and stability of love will be more and more reinforced with
time, and your whole life will be full of good moments and memories. The first sign of love is that the
person starts behaving very kindly. The second sign is that he/she very frequently murmurs some romantic
words or songs. The third sign is that his/her concentration in other daily works decreases and he/she starts
making silly mistakes in routine. Though you are not success in love, take it positively.
Unit - 2
UNFORGETTABLE WALT DISNEY
[1] Walt Disney's success from 'horse, to 'mouse'.
1. Describe Walt's figure. 2. What did he study? After the study what did he start? 3. What was his
decision at the age of 21? 4. Who helped him by money? 5. Which was his first series? 6. Which series
was a great success? 7. Describe Disneyland. 8. What did he do after being solvent?
Walt Disney was a common child like others but he was different from others too. He had an
extraordinary ability to think unbelievable thoughts. Walt was a complex man. It is very difficult to
understand him especially for them who worked with him. He had a dream to make something which is to
be again on this earth. He studied cartooning in Chicago and then started a little animated cartoon
company in Kansas City but that flopped. Then he decided to try his luck in Hollywood at the age of 21.
He borrowed 500 dollars from his uncle and the most successful journey began. Walt started a cartoon
series named "Alice in Cartoon land". That was very hard time for Walt and his brother. They tried to
make some money. The first series didn't make so many splashes. So Walt decided to start a new series
named "Oswald the Rabbit". It did better but some distributors made some trouble. Walt ignored all that
and continued his work. He started a new series about a mouse named: "Mickey". His journey for making
Disneyland starts from here. Mickey got an unbelievable success. By this series Walt became a rich
person. Walt's all dreams came true. Whatever he thought, he put all that in real. He got a great popularity
by the TV shows, magazines etc. His Disneyland is the most popular place on the earth still. His most
success was the result of his hard work and extraordinary ability to think. Being solvent for the first time
he started a business where he gave the chance to other people. So we can say that Walt was a very
humble and helpful person. He always tried to make something different and Disneyland is the result of
his great ability of genius. He will be remembered forever.
[2] Walt — A creative man.
1. Who was Walt Disney? What did he study? 2. Where did he decide to try his luck? Who helped him by
money? 3. Describe his first series. 4. Which series did make trouble? What was that? 5. Which was his
most popular series? 6. When did he open Disneyland? How was the reaction of people? 7. What
happened with him in the midst of his activity? 8. Walt was an enthusiastic person. How?
From childhood Walt was creative. He studied cartooning in Chicago and after that he started a little
animated company which was flopped. Then he decided to try his luck in Hollywood at the age of 21. And
he borrowed some money from his uncle and reached at Los Angeles. Here he had faced many problems
of money. He did hard work to get some money in the beginning. He started his first series named "Alice
in Cartoonland" but it didn't make much splash. It was tough going for him but he didn't stop. He started
again a new series named "Oswald the Rabbit". It did better than the first. But here distributors of the
series made some trouble and denied to give money to Walt. Although Walt took all things easily and
announced that they were going to start a new series and it was about mouse named "Mickey". Then the
real journey of Disneyland started from here. Mickey got so much popularity. Walt opened Disneyland in
July 1955. Since that first day millions of people came to see the unique creation of Walt. He did try to
make something new every day in this park. He wanted to continue the curiosity of people. He was always
ready with new project and new thoughts. He was very down to earth. He did help those people who
wanted to create something new. He gave them a chance. Tragically in the midst of his activity he was
stricken with illness, although he didn't loose his hope and that time also he had a lot of thoughts to make
Disneyland extraordinary. He used to say that Disneyland should never be finished and it never will.
many more are the techniques to improve mental balance. Our bodies always react to how we think,
proves that the three important parts of our bodies are linked with one another. To build better stress
resilience and rebalance yourself, you have to do several practices like meditation, yoga, diet, exercises,
positive thinking, herbal remedies, singing, walking, expecting to be lucky, and avoiding negative
thoughts. Mental balance plays vital role in our body as it reduces our mental stress and other physical
health problems and makes our life happier and healthier than before.
2.The techniques to reduce stress.
(1) Describe the techniques to reduce stress (2) Explain the first technique in detail. (3) What are the
benefits of first technique? (4) Explain the second technique in detail (5) What are the benefits of the
second technique? (6) Why is it important to do mental exercises regularly?
There are two main techniques to help yourself during mental stress . They arc to step over thinking and
self-hypnosis. When you are overloaded and you have less time, mental pressure and stress start building
up in your mind. As a result, mind goes into over thinking. You have 'to stop over thinking and let your
mind relax and calm' in this technique. 'I have no expectations and I will deal with whatever happens when
it happens.' This mantra will help you to calm down your excitement and decrease stress level. The second
technique is about self-hypnosis which includes many steps. They are like settling back in a chair and
relax, counting backwards from 99 to 70 and breathe deeply, counting 69 to 30 and assuming yourself on a
staircase stretching ahead you, counting down from 29 to 0 and visualizing you are in a luxurious lift with
views of landscape outside. As you arrive at 0, you need to start imagining that you enter in a room that is
furnished just as you like. You should remain there in your imagination until you feel relaxed and rested.
Finally you should open your eyes again slowly. The benefit of first technique is that you can gain
maximum energy at the start of your day by just thinking about "No expectation" and stop over thinking.
The main benefit of self-hypnosis is that it increases our concentration power and we feel relaxed and
calm which is very important to maintain mental capacity. By doing abovementioned two exercises on
regular basis, we gain many things in our body itself. They reduce anger and frustration, boost our
confidence, lower the blood pressure, make your body lighten and many more.
3. The positive thinking and screen exercises method.
(1) What is the positive thinking? (2) What are the steps in the positive thinking and when is it used? (3)
How does the positive thinking method help to focus on a positive future? (4) What exactly does the
author want you to do in screen exercise method? (5) What arc the steps involved in the screen exercises
method? (6) What are the main outcomes of these. exercises?
In positive thinking method, the author actually wants you to anticipate about your future success. This
method also includes various steps. The first is to close your eyes and imagine that you can travel fon%
and into the day without crisis. Then, to think as your all problems resolved and you feel relax or calm.
Stay with those positive thoughts and bring them back with you into current situation. Then slowly open
your eyes. As this method includes all positive thoughts, it clearly pulls away all negative feelings from
your mind so that you can take better decision in your worse situation. It automatically leads to a great and
positive future. The screen exercise is the best example of showing you how to step back in your life and
how to emotionally detach yourself from the current situation so that your vision becomes clear and you
can see more clearly what is going on. When emotions take you over, it becomes nearly impossible for
you to think right and clearly. Now comes the role of the screen exercises. There are various steps which
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you need to follow for completing the screen exercise. The process starts with closing your eyes and
thinking about your stressful situation as film in front of you. Replace yourself with somebody else of
same gender and give advice to that person who is replacing you and lastly open your eyes and act on your
advice only. The main advantage of doing this exercise is that you yourself give advice to your stressful
situation by keeping your emotions aside. As a result of it you are satisfied with your given solutions and
can act upon it carefully.
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Stress control exercises.
(1) What is short meditation-1 &2? (2) How will you provide enough oxygen in your brain? (3) What do
you get when your brain gets oxygen hit? (4) What is the crown pull technique? When is it used? (5) How
to do the crown pull? (6) Does this technique have any advantage on our body?
Meditation itself describes concentration of your mind in your body. Here author tells about 2 meditations
for your healthy and happy life. In short meditation-1, you need to close your eyes and think about the
words which give calmness to you like 'relax', 'peace' and 'harmony'. Then meditate on your chosen word
and after that you can open your eyes again. In short meditation-2, you need to pick some material like
cloth, stone, piece of paper or anything else that can appeal to you. Then, you should close your eyes and
explore the texture of this material, spend at least two minutes doing this. Sometimes when we are
stressed, we are unable to breathe properly, which results into insufficient oxygen supply in our brain. In
order to get adequate oxygen into your brain, you need to follow the steps like rubbing your hands and get
energy, placing your palms on the area just below your navel, breathing continuously into your belly, and
imagining breathing oxygen into your brain. When you get oxygen hit into your brain, you can concentrate
properly and reduce your stress level. When we are tense and don't breathe deeply enough, this can result
in cranial bones becoming slightly stuck together so that the cerebrospinal fluid cannot circulate properly.
It results into headache, stress etc. in our body. At that time the crown pull technique proves to be helpful.
First, you should place your hands on the top of your head in a way that your little fingers touch your
hairline. Then, you should press down on your scalp firmly. Now place your hands higher up on the
midline of your head and continue the procedure. You should do it on the back side of the scalp as well.
This influences the flow of the fluid move properly. It helps calm your nervous system and can also take
away a headache or stress-induced stomach ache. It also helps you in thinking clearly.
Unit - 4 READ-1 The Adjustment
(1)Relationship between Nana and Nani
(1) Who wrote this story ? (2) How many years did they live each other ? (3) How many children did they
have ? (4) Why did nani keep her daughter to her house ? (5) What happened at the end of their fight (6)
How did nana survive after the death of nani ?
Ans : Here writer expressed his feeling about nana and nani. There are so many incidents he described
here. Nana and nani lived for over half a century together. They both loved each other so much. But in
their sixty years of marriage they got a girl child only. One day there happened a tragedy with their
daughter and nani came first to help her.Their son in law did remarriage. She kept her in her house with
two grandsons. Nana did not like it. And he became angry on nani. But nani was very strong and she did
not give up. At the end nana accepted the death of nani. He accepted that nani was no more but he was
living two lives. One was his own and other was of nani. He loved nani so much and that's why he could
not accept the reality. So here we can say that there was strong and very powerful bonding they had.
[2] Nani's funeral
(1) From where did the story start ? (2) How many years did nana and nani live together ? (3) From what
did nana suffer ? What was the suggestion of doctor ? (4) How was nana at the time of nani's death ? (5)
Express feelings of writer about nana on nani's funeral ? (6) Nana told to whisper something in nani's ear.
What was that ?
Ans. Here writer starts his story by the funeral of nani. Nana and nani lived over half a century together
and nana was three years older than nani. And he always used to say that he will be going first. But nani
went first and nana became alone. Before a very few days nana had a heart stroke. So all decided not take
him in the funeral. Nana was very weak and old at the time of nani's death. He had lived with nani for
many many years. So writer has many questions to present his feelings for nana and nani. Must he see her
face in death? Must he see her at a fire? But nana was very weak he could not go. He also agreed with the
situation and said go take her away. He told the grandson to whisper into her ears that he himself too was
on the way to death. So there is so many tragic moments in nani's funeral.
(3) Adjustment - Explain the title:
(1) About whose was the story ? (2) What did they try to do with each other ? (3) Who died first ? (4) How
did nana adjust without nani ? (5) From what did nana suffer ? (6) Title is apt. How ?
Ans. Here the title itself tells many things. In this story there is a couple who lived over half a century
together. Still they tried to adjust with each other. On all the points we all have to adjust a little or more.
Here in a relationship there is so much adjustment we have to do. Nana and nani also tried this formula till
the end. Nani died earlier to nana. So nana became so alone. He tried to adjust himself without nani. But
he could not. Then gradually he found the way to live with nani in illusion. And on some point nana
suffered from multiple disorder personality. So in his all whole life he tried to adjust with nani and after
the death of nani he also found a new way of adjustment. So we can say that all persons need to adjust on
some point. Life is also a part of adjustment. So the title is given to this content is very apt and
appropriate.
(4) Different nature of nana and nani
(1) How many years did nana and nani live together ? (2) How much older nana was to nani ? (3) What
was the difference in their personalities ? (4) How was the reaction of nana about their daughter's matter ?
(5) Sometimes nana had dominant sound in his personality. Explain. (6) Express your own views on their
relationship.
Ans. Adjustment is a story about the writer's nana and nani. Two great souls lived over the half a century
together. They tried to adjust with each other till the end. Nana and nani both are very different
personalities. Both are very strong and kind. Here, nani was three years younger to nana. Nana was very
stone hearted sometimes but nani was very kind. Both had mostly different opinions on a matter. So there
were obvious arguments. Both would not give up at the end of the discussion. Instead they would become
silent and for few days would not talk to each other. Nani put her daughter with her because of her homely
issues. At that time, though nana did not like it, nani took care of her daughter and her two sons.
Sometimes there is dominant sound in nana's personality. Whatever they did was in fighting but that was
also a truth that they both loved each other so much. Both had great understanding. So, yes we can say
here that nana and nani were different personalities but in some points they were equal and adorable.
Unit - 5 READ-1 ANTS
[1] Ant : An intelligent insect.
1. What did scientist observe? 2. How is ant different from other creatures? 3. Do you think that ants are
clever? Why? 4. How do ants work?
The scientists have observed ants behaviour many times and come to the conclusion that there are many
similarity between ant and human being. Like human being ants work in groups. They are co-operative.
They are hard working. They help one another. Even when someone is sick, they nurse him. So they are
described as intelligent creature. We too have notice it while they are working collectively nearby us. We
have seen how they carry heavy load and now they finish their task crossing many obstacles in their path.
All these make us believe that ants are really intelligent creatures sometimes we observe that pit is steep
and there is no place to get a foot hold. In such situation they arrange themselves in such a way that they
climb over them and complete their task.
[2] The Farmer Ants :
• 1. How are ants? 2. Which ants are known as the farmer ants? Why? 3. Why are they called umbrella
ant? 4. How do they grow fungus?
There are different types of ants in the world. There are some ants which do farming. It is surprising for us
to know that ants can do farming. The South American Ants do farming. These ants are called umbrella
ants also. They carry a big piece of green leave over their heads. They take them to their nest. While they
are carrying leaves, it looks that they are taking umbrella. They bring these leaves to their nest then they
chew them up nicely. After wards they make beds of these chewed-up leaves. Here they grow a kind of
fungus. This is the food of ants. They like this food. These ants are called farmer who do such type of
farming. There are also a type of ants which like to have honey-like liquid. They bring green flies to their
nest. They protect them. By pressing their sides they 'milk' them and enjoy honey like liquid from them.
[3] The Driver Ants :
1. Describe different types of ants. 2. Which ants are called the driver ants? 3. Which ants are ferocious
ants?
4. Why are they called such ants? 5. Why are all afraid of these ants?
The most ferocious kind of ants is the driver ants of Africa. They have no fixed home but are always in
move. They are completely blind, but they march in long lines. They are very strong and they devour any
animal that come in their way. Even large animals like tigers and elephants live in a fear of them. if a
python which is unable to move after his dinner, comes in their way, these creatures eat both the python
and the animal in its stomach. Some villagers of Africa tells the stories about babies who have been eaten
by this tiny creatures. And these stories may well be true. When the driver ants enter in to their house, the
people living in it flee into the forest and stay there until the ants have passed. When the people come
back, they find that every insect and spider in the house has been cleared away. How dangerous ants!
Unit - 6 Strike Against War
Ans. She has entered into the fight against the conventional economical and socio-political system which
exploits the rights of workers. Helen has entered the fight against authorities' injustice towards the
workers. She is in mood to fight till the end. Helen thinks that she has got some exceptional skills as
compared to most of the editors she met. She can easily read and understand research papers and
magazines from various countries like England, Germany, and France, that too without anybody else's
help. She emphasizes that her sources of information are reliable. That is why she denies to accept
sympathy and pity from such editors and other people from Opposition. According to Helen, the editors
are an over worked and misunderstood class. They have a lot of work to completed in a shorter duration.
Some people are grieved because they think that Helen's thoughts and thinking are totally different from
their own. The writer does not ask about any kind of help or support from others. She just wants an
unbiased place to speak.
[2] The, trap for workers
Ans. The authorities, and the masters for whom the workers work, are the biggest enemies of them. They
force a worker for around half-a-day's hard labour, and then give them insufficient wages. The masters
enjoy the fruits of pain and hard work, for which they don't deserve. The writer addresses workers as
childish because if their authorities will order them in an emotional way, to fight for country; they will
wear the army uniform themselves, take weapons into hands and will blindly go to the battlefield to die for
their real, hidden enemies. Authorities think that it is essential to reduce the wages of workers, and that is
why they do not want workers to protest and go on strike. According to authorities, people should be ready
to sacrifice and stop complaining about the lower wages for the sake of the nation and their own very
liberties. The workers should be ready to fight on the battlefront. Helen has the fear that people are truly
very emotional; and they think by emotions rather than mind when this type of propaganda is used on
them So the writer is afraid that the workers will be fooled again by these sweet talks and will stop their
strike against injustices towards them.
(3) Terrible effects of war
(1) When should the workers be ready to die for the authority's call ? (2) Against what, the workers are
said to protest and go on strike? (Consider in terms of war) (3) What should the workers not be in any
situation? (4) Explain the effect of war on young generation. (5) For what danger, the writer is afraid that,
nobody will be left even to cry on it ? (6) Why workers are called the most unselfish human beings ?
Ans. After the workers' death in the battle, fighting for country; if the country takes care about the secure
and well nourished present and future of their families and educates their children in such a way, that they
never feel loneliness then this terrible sacrifice would be acceptable. The writer asks workers to protest
against the production of all the weapons like gas-bombs, rifles and all other tools that can snatch
someone's life; as she believes that manufacturing all these is same as to manufacture scrap. The workers
should not be just the toys or weapon-carts of the hands of almighty authorities; who can use them
anytime, anyway and against anybody. The workers must not follow orders like a robot, they should think
on it and then decide whether to follow them or not. There will be mass disruption to the young generation
if war takes place. As only the youngsters are fit for army, millions of them will be killed into war. And
those who would not be killed will lose their organs and become handicap; their whole life will be ruined.
The writer is afraid for huge destruction of society and generations of the country. As the war is itself a
large scale tornado, it will swallow all the achievements, the traditions and the properties of the common
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people who earned them by hard work. Workers are called the most unselfish human beings; as for
whatever they work, doesn't concern or benefit them in anyway. They work to make others live normally;
they work to manufacture products for others' happiness. They fight and die in battles to protect others'
liberty and nation.
Ans. The first wish of Mr. White was about money. He asked for 200 Pounds from the paw. And as soon
as he completed the process for making a wish, the paw acted like a living one and twisted in White's
hand. Then paw fell on the ground. Next day an agent from the company, "Maw and Meggins" came to
White's house. It was the company where Mr white's son was working. The agent was sent by company to
give Mr. White the amount of compensation given by company to family of any worker who suffers
accidental death. Mr. White became unconscious by the shock of his only son's death. He realized that the
wish of 200 pounds that he granted from paw, was fulfilled by killing his son and giving the death
insurance to him. White realized that his son was dead due to his greed of money. The first , wish cost the
life of their dear son Herbert.
3. The second and third wishes
(1) Who demanded the second wish and why ? (2) Why Mr. White was afraid of the second wish ?
(3) Why `Mr. White was scared of opening the door ? (4) What happened as soon as Mr. White
wished for 3rd and last time ? (5) What happened to their house after 3rd wish was demanded ? (6)
Imagine, what could be the 3rd wish of Mr. White ?
Ans. Mrs. White demanded the second wish after 10 days of Herbert's death. As being a mother, she was
in a deep sorrow of her son's uncertain death; and wanted to try each way to make him alive, even using
the paw whose black magic killed him. Mr. White was afraid of the second wish, as he thought that if a
small change with fate for 200 pounds can cause his son's death; then what will be the outcome of
demanding the life of that son whose death took place before many days, as it will be large-scale
interfering with fate. Mr. White was scared of opening the door; as he knew that his son was dead before
10 days and then his body would become decayed beyond recovery; and also quickly after wising life of
son the door was knocked, and White was afraid that a bigger Risk was waiting outside. As soon as Mrs.
White rushed towards the door to open it, Mr. White demanded for the 3rd and last wish, and just after his
demand, knocking on door was stopped, he thought that the danger was gone far away due to 3rd wish.
Just after his 3rd wish was demanded; sounds of cracking, breaking, thundering and lightening started as
they were about to break the. The house started collapsing and Mr. & Mrs. White ran away from the house
with a sigh of disappointment. The 3rd wish of Mr. White could be that,
"O mysterious paw, save me and my wife from the fear that is standing next to our door and knocking it;
throw the person standing at door away from us .
Read – 2 Sojourner Truth
1.A mind-blowing speech by Sojourner Truth
(1) Explain the workplace hardness she faced in life. (2) For what reason she cried and no one even
heard ? (3) In this speech, what does she say about double standards of Negros' community ? (4)
What is the logic given by a person for not providing equality to women, and how Sojourner
countered it ? (5) What does she believe about God and religion ? (6) In 2-3 sentences, explain the
background of this speech.
Ans.-At the places where Sojourner Truth worked as a slave, she faced many hardships. She had to work
in farms like oxen. She had to carry away heavy loads from one place to another on muddy roads. She was
punished with a brutal lash of whip, often with no reason. In workplace, she was treated as a thing or
machine, not a human being. She had given birth to 13 children when she was in the state of slavery, often
forced to work hard. Before her eyes and against her will, all her children were sold as slaves; one by one
and she kept on weeping, but there was no one to listen to her except almighty God. In this speech,
Sojourner Truth mentions that everyone is discussing and murmuring about the equal rights for black and
whites, men and women, in both southern and Northern states. As no one helped her or any other African
slave woman for any of the hardships in the past. A person gave a logic that Jesus Christ was not a
woman, he was a man; and that is why women can't be given equality. Sojourner countered it with the fact
that, Jesus Christ was born by God and through a woman. She said that women are the sources of life
energy, if there would be a woman who founded religion, world would be much better than it is now.
What Sojourner Truth believed about religion was all that a modern open-minded liberal theist believes.
She strongly believed that, there shouldn't be any racism on the name of Lord. She believed that the very
founders of religions take birth via women; so women should be given respect, equal rights and equal
living facilities in all the fields. This speech was given by Sojourner Truth at The women's convention,
Akron, Ohio in the year 1851. The very years after the announcement of freedom for slaves. She was an
activist and working for women equality for a long time. In the speech, she presented her views about
racism and equality.
Unit - 8 For Youth
1. The real freedom
Even if we are independent, we do not feel so because we are afraid of what people say about us, we are
bound with so-called status of the society, we are about to follow or imitate somebody; there are a lot of
pressures on us regarding income, marriage, career and study. We generally think about having a famous,
rich, impressive and noble personality. We all want some praises from others and a self-pride in our mind
about us. All of us want to be like any hero, saint, good family member or anyone else who has set an
example. All we want is a safety/security. According to writer, the liberty of speaking anything you want,
or the liberty of expressing your thoughts is not the true meaning of freedom. All of these are,
undoubtedly, some parts of freedom, but they are not the whole freedom in their forms. Just by wanting to
be free, one can't develop Intelligence. For developing it, we must understand and go deep through the
surroundings like community, family members, nation, culture, tradition, economy and
background/history; only then our own intelligence will be developed. The true understanding of all the
things that we live in between, and also our own personality, without prejudice requires a deep insight. To
make sense of all, one must go thoroughly to his/her own mind's dark corners and find shining truth that is
to be revealed. Internally, we all are afraid of our parents, teachers, society, religious gurus and friends;
that what they will think about us, if we do these tasks. We are afraid of being alone and cut from the rest
of the world, and that's the reason for not drawing a different path.
2. No imitation is the real freedom
We want someone to praise about us; that how beautiful we look, how generous we are, at which high
level of success we are, how strong we are, etc. Actually we live and do most of the tasks only to be
praised or appreciated by people, we don't do thinks for our own self. Whenever you want to become like
someone, or to follow someone; at that very moment, you are turned to a slave of his/her personality. As
your own thoughts bound you, restrict and change your behaviour for being like someone, and so you do
not remain free. The ambition of a warrior is to be a hero in war, a doctor wishes to be very famous in his
profession, a saint wants his personality as symbol of religion and truth, a lawyer wants to be the 'never-
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losing' one and a businessman wants to be more & more richer. A human being can be free only when
he/she is beyond any kind of prejudices, any dreads or fears, want of praise, thoughts of 'what these/those
people will say" & reaches the true identity of himself/herself. After understanding freedom, you will
experience an extra-ordinary peace, highly positive thoughts, your own built personality changes and the
never-losing self-confidence that never lets you down.
3. The real function of Education
The main purpose of examinations in our system, is to get passed with good marks and make you someone
at a secure, high level. Examinations are taken just for boosting and testing our memory power, to be
converted in money and fame afterwards. The writer says to notice about the constant hammering of our
parents and teachers on us., advising us to be like someone successful from family, to copy the path of a
hero, to apply the thoughts of holy people or leaders. According to the writer, the education from primary
school to higher studies should be functioned as to make one best of his own personality, not to mould in
such a way to be fit into someone's imitation or image. To be what we are, is very tough because we have
to accept ourselves as we are. Whether we are beautiful or ugly, rich or poor, famous or infamous, good or
band, noble or ignoble; we must accept us. That is the reason that becoming our Own. personality is very
tough, indeed. Our current education system encourages us to become like someone, it encourages us to
follow the paths traced by some successor. It encourages us to imitate others' personalities and not making
our own, as it does not give safety-assurance. The real freedom exists. We are free only when we do not
want to become like someone, we revolt against whatever we think as wrong, we try to make our own
paths and go ahead on them without any fear. According to writer, the real freedom lies there only.
4. Hurdles in achieving the real freedom
Your are thoughts should be out of the tradition and the conventional theories. Your thinking must not be
copied from the literature we read. Our personalities must not be the imitations of best ones. That are the
essential requirements of freedom. According to me, current Indian education system needs some changes.
Education's function should be based on creativity or unique identity, not just based on the writing
capacity in examination hall or memory power. According to writer, imitating does not help, because it
makes us like somebody. Our own personality undergoes a dark shadow of that person. Imitating makes a
person, photocopy of someone, not known by its own. So, imitating does not help. The hope of new world
lies in the members of youth who really want to be free, or really want to grow freedom. It lies only when,
the youth creates new world according to its own path, not of any idealism or philosophy. You must revolt
against the unworthy and false traditional and conventional thoughts, against the people who enforce you
to become a copy of someone, against an education system that teaches you to increase memory rather
than creativity. Writer's views are the far twisted and miles away from the reality. In real world, we must
learn from the best examples, about their Mos and cons, to create a new world. In real, there must be an
ambition of becoming someone, as reinforcement of ambition is required for tall and strong structure of
successive personality.
Unit - 9 Headache
1. Headache: the blessings
1, Which is the most common excuse used by mankind? 2. Described the school incident of writer? 3.
Where does writer use headache as an excuse? How? 4. According to this essay define some examples? 5.
How does headache work? Explain. 6. Headache is the blessings. Give your views. Headache is the most
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common disease of mankind. But for it sometimes there would be many embarrassments in life. In some
situations headache acts as a sort of password. Headache is the very common excuse used by people. Here
writer says about his school incident. One day for the very first time letter writing lesson was taught to
them. It was something like this. "Respected sir, as I am suffering from headache, I request you grant me
leave." It shows that even in study also there is an example of headache. Headache is the very easy way to
deny for work. No one can blame you for that. The writer used to have drill after school hours. For him
headache was a boon at that time. All aches sound crude and psychological. but headache is different. You
could mention headache in the most elegant social gathering and no one could deny for that. Some
examples are given here : A man cannot say, "I am not attending the meeting because I do not like." A
clerk who could not write "I am not attending the office today because I do not like to see paper". If they
do so, will lose their jobs. However, if he says that he is down with headache, there will be no issue. So, in
many ways headache helps people to get relief. Therefore, in this entire situation we can say that headache
works as a blessing for the humankind.
2.Importance of headache
1. How does the writer determine other aches in the essay? 2. Which is the most useful ache? 3. What did
the writer learn in the first letter writing? 4. How is headache used in the office? 5. How is it used at the
home? - 6. Headache, as an excuse. Explain.
Headache works as the blessing for the humankind. There are many aches but all aches sound so rude and
psychological. But headache is the most common and most useful ache used by people. People do not like
to share other aches except headache. Everywhere headache is used to deny for work and any other things.
The excuse of headache is commonly used by people. However, there are many more benefits of it. If a
man does not like to attend the meeting, he could say that he has a headache. So no one can deny for that
on other way. If you do not like to attend any party, you could kindly say that you have a headache and
you are given permission. In a maintained relationship, headache is also used to get relief. If someone says
he has headache it means he may want to keep away from not only his friends and office colleagues but
would like his wife even not to pressurize him too much to fulfil his promise to take her out. So there is
much importance of headache to get relief from some work and promises etc. Here writer tries to clear that
not all time but many a times people use headache as an excuse.
Unit - 10 Green Charter
1. Global climate change
It is one of the most challenges to control pollution. Climate change and Global warming are mainly
responsible which create serious and dangerous environment nowadays. The responsibilities for climate
change fall on many shoulders, among them individuals are the first one who creates global warming
through their daily choices, habits and many more. It is not only the government's responsibility to find
solution for this situation but it is the duty of each and every citizen of the country to take some volunteer
steps and keep our environment clean and green by adapting a simple and healthy lifestyle and also with
their everyday Dos and Don'ts. Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the
atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community. The green
house gases are mostly produced through electricity, transportation, land use and forestry, by using fuels,
foods, roads, buildings etc. It is very vital to first of all think about how to reduce emissions of carbon
footprints and level of it in the environment as it is a very serious and dangerous issue which directly
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affects our health and lifestyle. The carbon footprint is most often considered as similar to carbon dioxide
and other green house gases which are emitted.
2. Alternatives of Fossil Fuels
As considerable emission of CO2 from economic and industrial activity will continue in the future by
human beings, it is very tough to state that alternative or renewable resources can completely replace
fossil fuels. We need to rely on alternative sources of energy such as solar energy, wind energy, hydro
power energy, geothermal energy, biomass energy, and ocean energy to control pollution and reduce our
dependency on traditional fossil fuels and also to meet our daily needs. We need to adapt various habits in
our day to day life like 'reduce, reuse and recycle", deciease water usage, support clean energy sources, eat
organic food, use solar energy, avoid traffic, change driving style, use low carbon vehicle, investing in
renewable and many more. The alternative resources like solar, wind, power etc. are considered as energy
securities nowadays as they serve many purposes to human beings i.e. they provide improved air quality,
cost saving, energy storage for future generation, decreased emission of CO2, revenue generation,
environment friendly, uninterrupted power supply-etc. Traditional fossil-fuel based energy sources release
carbon dioxide in the air, resulting in what's known as the greenhouse effect; which, many believe, is
responsible for climate change. Since renewable energies don't result in CO2 emissions, they offer a viable
solution to this problem. The amount of climate change depends upon many things-like emission rate of
greenhouse gases, the amount of sunlight reaching the earth, chemical interaction, human actions etc.
3. The green and renewable resources
Solar water heaters, solar roof tops, solar lanterns and solar panels should be installed in each and every
house to save and conserve our valuable energy for future generations as well as to reduce pollution in the
environment. The NGO plays vital and primary role to create awareness and organize a campaign in the
rural areas, as thousands of households are still lacking in getting electricity and it will be a new initiatives
for them for creating a green and clean environment. The best way to save trees is to use less number of
papers in your routine and print-out should be taken after pre-checking and editing, this will result into
decreasing the wastage of papers and automatically we can save the trees. As an individual, it is our
responsibility to stop misuse of printing by avoiding irrelevant pamphlets which are later on discarded on
the streets. We should use low-consumption air conditioner instead of conventional one to reduce
electricity consumption up to 50% and also we must not leave appliances on standby mode. By adopting
above habits, we can save electricity. The government plays vital role in encouraging the people of its
country to use resources which are reusable. people should use battery driven scooters which involve zero
emission, The role of government is to give subsidy on such vehicles which are environment friendly.
4. The individual's responsibility towards environment
1. What should people use for transportation? 2. Which is the main reason to save forest? 3. What we can
do to save electricity? 4. How to use house waste? 5. How to control scarcity of water? Why? 6. What is
6R's?
The people should use bicycle for their daily transportation and it should be popular among the public as it
is the most convenient way which do not require any fuels. People should use public transportation and
reduce the usage of private vehicles as much as possible and also they should adopt the habit of walking
and cycling. Forest consumes large quantity of carbon which is very important for healthy environment
and also it reduces emission of CO2. As an individual, it is our responsibility to save electricity by being
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less careless and pay attention to the usage of it like switch off the fan, AC, cooler, refrigerator and other
electronic appliances when they are not being used. Moreover, in the houses and offices, use more of solar
energy and construct the buildings in such a way that requires less electricity. The household waste should
be used as compost as It is environment friendly as well as it keeps the surrounding clean and keeps away
from epidemic. It can be made by individual and also it is available in the market at a cheap rate. As water
is scarce resource, we need to prevent them before our future generation suffers the unavailability of it.
People should opt various habits to save water like avoid excessive use of water, wash fruits and
vegetables in a pan instead of under the tap, reutilize water used for bathing to wash clothes after adding
anti-septic into it and many more. The six R's are "Repair, Reclaim, Restore, Reduce, Reuse, and Re-
cycle". The meaning of these six R's hold important place and also it is very vital to understand the
message behind these words because this will help in restoring our global environment back on its original
track.
Fill the blanks with the appropriate words given in the brackets: 03
(1) (Kanchenjunga, dews, vapour)
It is a fascinating sight to see________ in the morning. The ________ cover the whole valley. The
queen shines with________. It looks that if the sun kisses the hills.
(2) (glow, peaks, robe)
The snow of the old mountain________ get melted and turns into tiny rills. It looks as the hills
________ in the morning light. dews, The mountains _______in the morning light.
(3) (humour, opinions, improve)
Like many people who work to create ________ Walt took it very seriously. He would often sit
glumly through the funniest cartoon, concentrating on some way to ________ it. Walt valued the
________ of those working with him but the final judgement was always unquestion his.
(4) (dissent, evident, rubber)
Once after viewing a new cartoon with ________ displeasure Walt called for comments from a
group of our people. One after another they spoke up, all echoing Walt's criticism. I can get
________ stamps that say. Then he wheeled and asked the projectionist what he thought. The man
sensed that ________ was in order.
(5) (simplest, overwhelming, changed)
The ________ success of Walt's crazy idea triggered a dramatic about face in the Disney fortunes.
Yet success never ________ Walt. He remained the ________ of men.
(6) (extravagance, parties, solvent)
He hated ________ And his idea of night out was a burger and chili at some little restaurant. His
only ________ was a miniature railroad that ran around the grounds of his home. Being ________
for the first time since he started in business gave Walt a chance to develop other ideas.
(7) (cerebrospinal, tense, microscopic)
When we breathe, there is a ________ movement of the cranial bones which in turn allows the
________ fluid to move freely through the spinal column and the skull. When we are ________ or
upset and don't breathe deeply enough, this can result in bones in the skull becoming slightly stuck
together so that the fluid cannot circulate properly.
They ________any animal that happens to be in their ________When these ants enter a house, the
people living in it ________into the forest. When they return they find all the insects and the
spiders in the house has been cleared away.
(19) (brotherhood, humanity, harvest)
We should live in ________ .Each has his right to respect his nation and ________ all the good for
his nation, but at the same time all ought to recognize their duty towards ________ .
(20) (remember, outrage, defile)
So neither betray nor ________beneath any circumstances. ________that it is the human earth that
we ________ .
(21) (endure, expect, happened)
"Friends," it says, "fellow workmen, patriots; your country is in danger! There are foes on all sides
on all sides of us. There is nothing between us and our enemies ________the Pacific Ocean and
Atlantic Ocean. Look at what has ________Belgium. Consider the fate of Serbia. Will you murmur
about low wages when your country, your very liberties, are in danger? What are the miseries you
________ compared to the humiliation of having a victorious German army sail up the East River?
(22) (be ready, susceptible, walk into)
Quit your grumbling get busy and prepare to defend your firesides and your flag. Get an army, get
a navy; ________to meet the invaders like the loyal-hearted freemen you are." Will the workers
________this trap? Will they be fooled again? I am afraid so. The people have always been
________to oratory of this sort.
(23) (radical measure, wage, congestion)
It is your duty to insist upon still more ________ . It is your business to see that no child is
employed in an industrial establishment or mine or store, and that no work in needlessly exposed to
accident or disease. It is your business to make them give you clean cities, free from smoke, dirt
and ________ .It is your business to make them pay you a living ________ .
(24) (ordinances, preparedness, scrap)
It is your business to see that this kind of ________ Is carried into every department on the nation,
until everyone has a chance to be well born, well nourished, rightly educated, intelligent and
serviceable to the country at all times. Strike against all ________and laws and institutions that
continue the slaughter of peace and the cruelty of war. Strike against war, for without you no
battles can be fought. Strike against manufacturing ________and gas bombs and all other tools of
murder.
(25) (curious, magic, spell)
Mr. While liked old temples and ________ .He always tried to read ________ written on ancient
book of magicians. Once the old fakir asked him not to interfere with destiny because it might
bring disaster yet Mr. White was ________ to test the power of magic.
(26) (orator, inn, slavery)
Sojourner was a well known ________. childhood in She passed her ________She was a slave of
Baum free who lived in The winter ________ .
(27) (tavern, jargon, brutally)
He could not understand her, Dutch ________ so he punished her ________ .Her master owned a
________ in New York later on Sojourner Acquired, Idiomatic expressions and became an orator.
(28) (freedom, parential, insight)
To understand ________we need to understand whole environment around us. Social religious
________tradition influence on us to understand all these requires deep ________ but we
generally give in to them.
(29) (Imitate, accept, function)
The ________of education is to help us from childhood not to ________but to be ourselves. This
is a difficult thing to ________ ourselves;
(30) (ignoble, to feel like, ugly)
whether we are ________or beautiful envious or pleasant. To be ourselves is very difficult because
we think that we are ________ so freedom lies not in doing whatever. We happen ________ nor
in following our authority but to understand what we are actually.
(31) (boon, specimen, leave)
First time we use the word headache in a ________latter for ________in the school. It is a
________for those who want excuse.
(32) (afflicted with, drill, splitting)
When students are on ________ground, some of them say to the teacher " ________ headache,
sir!" so the drill instructor asks him to rest. Those who are ________pain are detained for other
task.
(33) (importance, sufferer, sensible)
Some diseases give ________ a sort of ________ yet ________people do not mention some crude
diseases.
(34) (be shocked by, headache, elegant)
________is mentioned in the most ________social gathering in such a way that no one would
________ it .
(35) ( dwellings, composting, shredded )
Household wet - waste should be composted separately . Pots made for receiving such waste could
be purchased from the market and the other material required , viz. sawdust , dry leaves , ________
paper etc . are cheap and eco - friendly . ________ could be done both for individual ' houses and
community ________.
(36) (cultivated, barren, imbibe)
This way we can produce a lot useful manure besides achieving cleanliness . ________ stretches of
land should be ________ and cultivation of bio - fuel crops should be encouraged . Ethanol &
Jatropha are promising bio fuels . Farmers at the same time should be collection of their crops.
________ three more R's with respect to water , viz. ( namely ) 'Repair' 'Reclaim' and 'Restore'
(37) (negligible, advancement, augment)
People should be encouraged to use battery driven scooters which involve zero-emission.
Technological ________ are needed for sure to ________their present single run which is around
70 km at present. Such vehicles should be given government subsidy also because the carbon foot-
print is ________ .
Section - C
I no longer miss the opportunities that life offers. I am more optimistic and my mind no longer
limits me .
Life is finally good!
Questions :
(1) What happened when the writer discover the techniques?
(2) How did the writer react when his self confidence grew?
(3) What does the words "Life is finally good" mean?
(4) Find out the antonym of Pessimistic.
(5) Find out the synonym for 'rely on.
(9) Early in the autumn of 1984, my mother began writing the story of her life. She was an energetic
woman in her seventies. It was her desire to put down her thoughts and memories in her "MY
BOOK". Once she came for dinner and told me that she had to work on her book. I laughed and
asked her where the fire was. The fire was inside her. She finished her book in early December
Three days after Christmas, her cancer was discovered and three months later she was dead From
my mother's book:
I have loved family friend, nature, animals, music and many other things. It will be hard to say
good bye to those I love and to the leanly in the world
Questions:
(1) Which season is mentioned in the passage?
(2) Give the name of the book written by the writer's mother.
(3) How was the writer's mother in her seventies?
(4) What did the writer's mother love?
(5) Find out the similar word for 'found out'.
(10) I have stepped out of the house in the middle of a summer night to watch the grass and flowers in
our garden. Suddenly my mother is at my side. Instead of sending me back to bed, she joins me,we
sit there together, Listening to bed noise made by cicadas "Look" she says pointing to a shooting
star But Fam looking at the light in her eyes. Later I fall asleep with my head in her lap.
I remember the day my mother asked that I write a last message from her to each member of the
family I wrote through my tears. I was aware that while my mother has accepted her death, I
hadn't. Over the next few days, my mother wanted to talk about her life so we began our long, final
comversation. As we talked, the picture of my mother's life grew stronger
Questions :
(1) Which season is mentioned in this paragraph?
(2) Why has the writer come out of his house?
(3) What was the writer aware of?
(4) Cicada is _______ .(Fill in the blank)
(5) Find out the antonym of 'rejected.
(11) The king had a very beautiful daughter One day he found out that she had fallen in love with a
poor young soldier in his army. The king was very angry. The soldier was arrested and taken to the
arena. The princess knew which door concealed the tiger and which one concealed the beautiful
girl. However she was a very jealous princess and did not want the soldier to marry the girl behind
the door. Neither did she want to see her lover killed the tiger .
When the soldier was brought into the arena he looked and saw the princess sitting next to her
father .
Questions :
(1) With whom had the princess fallen in love?
(2) Why was the soldier taken to the arena?
(3) Who was very jealous?
(4) What did the princess not want the soldier to do?
(5) Find out synonym for 'hide'.
(12) Dear Mummy, Dear Papa,
I love you both.
Yesterday I saw a child on a merry go round. He waved at his parents every round. The parents
waved back too. The incident ran through my mind the whole day and I kept asking a question to
myself: Where do the parents get patience from to express love for their child in trivial activities of
life? For searching the answer went back to my childhood and realized that on each day of your
life, you made O deposits in the memory banks of your children. In bringing me and Asmi up, you
had built self-esteem first and our house later you had finger-paint more and pointed the finger
less. You had done less correcting but more connecting. You had run through more fields and
gazed at more stars for us.
Questions :
(1) What did Ananya see?
(2) Where did Ananya go to search the answer.
(3) What had Ananya's parents done to bring him up?
(4) Whom did the writer see?
(5) Find out synonyms for 'stared'.
(13) Today I am just crossing the border between my childhood and adulthood. I am no longer a child
now In these years of my adolescence, I have unlimited confusions. I have started feeling that
'growing up is quite scary, whereas being a grown up' has many attractions. The responsibilities
that go with growing age often come as surprise. I think now I have started developing an
understanding about why and how you did what for us.
For last several years, I have been talking about my freedom. I remember the day when you
objected to my dress and hair, That day you appeared to me hike an evil dictators' who would
never understand my style, my personality. The next day you did not allow me to go out. I was
fiercely angry on you.
Questions :
(1) When did the writer face many confusions?
(2) How did the responsibilities come according to the writer?
(3) What would Ananya's parents never understand?
(4) How many character are there in this paragraph?
(5) Find out the word which means 'absolute rulers'.
(14) It is almost a week now. Vismay, a bright, ambitious Iv and hardworking student of 12th Science
looks confused to his class teacher One day during the recess, the teacher sat for lunch with
Vismay and asked, "You are hardworking and scoring very well in all the subjects then why are
you so much worried over something? If you have any problem you can share it with me. "
Vismay didn't speak for a while. He was staring at a tree outside the window. The teacher held
Vismay by his shoulder and said, "Feel free, and do not hesitate Every problem has a solution."
Vismay took a deep breath and said, "Actually... I am thinking about my studies after 12th. I don't
know much about aeronautics but I want to know more about it and wish to join the course
somewhere. But I....... don't know anything about a college that offers such course.
Questions :
(1) How does Vismay look to his classteacher?
(2) What was Vismay's problem?
(3) Which adjectives are used for Vismay?
(4) Which statement can help Vismay to feel free?
(5) Find out the synonym for: anxious
(15) I am sure you will learn as you start using search engines. Experience is the best teacher. There are
many more things to learn but own your own. I think the best way to start with is to start searching
additional information on your textbook topics. So, start using search engines and keep yourself
updated and abreast of the new information. Dear Vismay, internet is full of information on almost
all subjects. What you need to have is curiosity. All the best !!"
Questions :
(1) What is called the title of the webpage?
(2) What is the URL?
(3) Who is considered to be the best teacher?
(4) How can Vismay keep himself updated?
(5) Which proverb is mentioned in this paragraph?
(16) A heavy shower detained them midway at a rest-house. They resumed their journey after the rains
subsided. By the time they approached the town, it was past midnight. The capital was protected by
a high circular wall and the gates used to be locked at midnight by sentries who camped atop the
wall.
The guru and his disciples found three persons standing before the gate and shouting at one
another. They were about to come to blows. In the moonlight, the sentries seated atop the wall
were enjoying their quarrel.
Questions :
(1) How was the capital protected?
(2) What detained a guru and disciples at a rest house?
(3) Who was standing and shouting before the gate?
(4) What were the sentries doing?
(5) Which word is used for 'guards' in the passage?
(17) "Most of the arguments are like this-unrelated to reality. None of the three could have done what
he proposed to do. Yet he was eager to prove the superiority of his method over the other methods.
What is more important, there was a method different from theirs-a simple and healthy method.
That was to give their identity to the sentries and request them to open the gates. They would rather
cling to their false and unreal methods than thinking of the simple and true method", observed the
guru.
The two disciples kept quiet. They understood what the guru had in mind-their conduct.
Many beliefs are imposed on others in the name of religion which are insignificant. Controversies
resulting from discussion over such issues are meaningless and avoidable. Often ignorance and ego
are the major barriers in solving complex situations. Whereas a humble mind can avoid
unnecessary debate and present a simple solution to even complex issues.
Questions :
(1) What would the three men prefer to do according to Guru?
(2) What was each of the three man trying to do?
(3) Which are major barriers in solving complex situations?
(4) What can a humble mind do?
(5) Find out similar word for : obstacles.
(18) I got up at 4:00 in the morning, melted snow and brewed tea.
After a light breakfast of a few biscuits and half a slab of chocolate, I left my tent at around 5:30
a.m. Ang Dorjee was standing outside.
Ang Dorjee was going to climb without oxygen. But because of this his feet would get very cold.
He thus wanted to avoid long exposure at heights and a night at the Summit Camp. He had
therefore to either get to the peak and back to the south Col the same day or abandon the attempt.
He was keen to start immediately and asked if I would like to go with him. Going to the top from
the South Col and back in a day would be Strenuous and tough and there was the risk of Ang
Dorjee turning back if his feet got too cold. I, however, had full confidence in Ang Dorjee as well
as in my stamina and climbing capability Besides no one else was ready to move at that time.
Questions :
(1) How was Ang Dorjee going to climb?
(2) Why did Ang Dorjee avoid long exposure?
(3) What would be strenuous and tough?
(4) What was the writers confident about?
(5) Find out synonym for give up.
(19) Lhatoo noticed that I had been climbing with oxygen at about two and a half litres per minute
against-the normal four for these heights. After he increased the oxygen flow on my regulator, I
found even the steeper stretches comparatively easy.
Beyond the South Summit, the breeze increased. At that height the eddies of strong winds whipped
up the powder snow, reducing visibility to nil. On many occasions, I had to get into a crouching
position with my back to the onslaught of the icy wind saturated with fine particles of bone dry
powder snow
Questions :
(1) What had the writer to do to secure herself?
(2) How was the climbing between the south summit and Hillary's step?
Dr. Shalini replied :Hm..if you move to the chairs we could talk"
The dog rolled over on hisstomach and walked unsteadily Dr. Shalini cleared her throat.
"First of all, tell me how did you become so large?"
"One of my forefathers was Great Wolves."
"I see. Mixed up genes and all that." Muttere Dr Shalini and wrote down something rapidly on her
pad "How long have you been suffering from insomnia (inability to sleep) ?"
"Oh, nearly two months now."
"Any major change in diet in recent weeks?"
:Doctor, naturally. I have to eat more now to keep up my energy." said the patient painfully.
"And it shows. Particularly around the waist Wha time do you go to bed?
"Oh, around ten at night. I keep the same hours as humans as I work for them."
"Have you tried anything to promote sleep?
"Haven't I, now? I have tried a walk just before bedtime. I have tried a hot drink; I have tried a cold
10 drink. I have tried a full evening meal. I have tried no meal........ But nothing works."
Questions :
(1) What was the dog suffering from?
(2) What had the dog tried to promote sleep?
(3) What major change was there in the dog's diet?
(4) How long has the dog been suffering from insomnia?
(5) Find out synonyms for : (i) supper (ii) inability to sleep.
(23) "Well" said the doctor. "Doctors have recommended one remedy for sleeplessness counting
imaginary sheep. "
Do you agree to what the doctor suggested? How does it help?
The patient's eyes opened wide. His nostrils balooned. He jumped on his feet. "Doctor, don't
mention that word in my presence, for heaven's sake. I do nothing but count sheep all day. I am
Mil, the sheep dog !"
"That should not make you sleepless."
"Ah, but it does. It is those dumb things I chase around all day. I have to go looking for them up
the hills and down, in and out of bushes, behind fence, into caves.. "
"Relax, relax" said he doctor. "Don't take strain."
You would also get strained (tension) if you had to look after sheep for a living. It is the most
boring, uninspiring, exhausting and dead end hob. At the end of the day, I am so frustrated
(annoyed, upset) that I can't sleep. "
Questions :
(1) What was the sheep-dog doing all day?
(2) Where did the sheep-dog look for the sheep?
(3) What did the doctor advise the sheep-dog for?
(4) What did the doctor recommend to overcome sleeplessness?
(5) Find out synonyms for: (i) mute (ii) to take care of
(24) "There was a farmer, once, who was cross and surly and a very disagreeable man. Everyone who
knew him disliked him. He was sure to make the most of whatever went wrong about him; and the
poor offender always met with severe punishment. There was not a boy in all the neighbourhood
who did not feel uncomfortable as he passed his gate; and the poor dog that barked at his geese, or
the neighbour s rooster that crowed on his wall, was speedily visited either with the lash of his
whip, or the shot from his gun. The very cat knew his footsteps, and slunk away from him in terror.
He was a complete pest, So much so to himself as to those about him. Every day brought him some
fresh trouble, and found him in continual hot water'; Indeed, his very life was made up of broils.
Questions :
(1) How was the farmer?
(2) Why did people dislike him?
(3) What would happen to the poor offender?
(4) What would he do to the dog or the rooster
(5) Find out the similar words of : (i) run away (ii) in fear
(25) Yes, the 'enemy' was 'killed without the loss of a single life, or shedding even a single drop of
blood. He went in the morning to confess his ingratitude to his kind neighbour, and to ask his
forgiveness, and the very man who had been noted for nothing but his wickedness became the
friend of all.
There is the great set difference in the world between conquering by power, and conquering by
kindness, The former is like building a dam across a stream of water It may stop its flow for a little
while, but presently the dam will give way, and then the stream will rush on with more force and
fury than ever. Conquering by power is like changing a lion; conquering by kindness keeps the lion
from doing harm, by changing his nature, and turning him into a lamb
Questions :
(1) How was the enemy killed?
(2) What does the writer say about the conquering by power and conquering
by kindness?
(3) Whose examples does the writer give to explain conquering by power?
(4) Why does the ill-natured farmer go to Mr. Green?
(5) Find out the synonyms of : (i) winning (ii) to submit
(26) if everything goes as per the plan in any event of travel, we may enjoy it but don't remember it
after some time. On the other hand if something doesn't happen as per plan, on successful
completion of the activity we feel greater satisfaction and a sense of fulfilment. I felt the same after
the trek of Manimahesh via Sari Pass.
Chamba Valley in the Himalaya is surrounded by high mountains from three sides. Ravi flows in
the centre. Pir Panjal Range is in the North and in the West one can enjoy panoramic view of the
Dhauladhar Range. Manimahesh in the Himalaya is a 18556 ft high mountain in the middle of
these ranges. At the feet of the mountain is the Manimahesh lake. Manimahesh Yatra is almost
equivalent to Amarnath Yatra. The traditional route goes from Bhrammaur, Hadsar to
Manimahesh. But we in a group of 15 ch0se an untraditional route l.e. Chamba -Holy Tyori -
Kalah - Jail Kahd - Sukhdali Sari Pass Manimahesh. Interesting names, aren't they?
Questions :
(1) On which track was the narrator travelling?
people and although they may not know the comment, they will get a feeling you were not pleased.
There are also different types of smiles and each gives off a corresponding feeling to its recipient
which we'll cover next time.
Questions :
(1) What does palm's down gestures show?
(2) What shows openness.
(3) When do we purse or twist our lips?
(4) _______ are also a part of body language.
(5) Find out synonymous for (i) incident (ii) numbers of
(32) After returning to India, Salim tried to get a job as an ornithologist with the zoological survey of
India. But was rejected since he did not have an M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree. He decided to study further
to acquire eligibility (ability to do something/ requirement) for the job. Salim went to Germany
and go trained under professor Stresemann, an acknowledged (well known) anthologist in Berlin.
However; when he came back to India, he found out that three were still hardly any opportunities
in his profession. Another man would have given up in disgust, but not Salim. He decided to create
an opportunity, He went to the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and offered his free
services for conducting regional ornithological surveys.
Questions :
(1) Why Was Salim Ali not given a job as an ornithologist?
(2) Why did Salim Ali go to Germany?
(3) What brought disappointment for Salim Ali after his coming back from Germany?
(4) What you say about Salim Ali's can Determination?
(5) How did Salim Ali create opportunity for himself?
(33) In an attempt to block my shot, my opponent challenged me in midair But instead of heading the
ball, her body slammed into Mine leaving me unconscious in the middle of the field. My
teammates shorted cries of victory and horror at the same time .
When I regained consciousness, I found myself in a hospital bed, surrounded by family, friend and
teammates. Also at my side were doctors, the determiners of my future. In a matter of moments,
they would tell me the severity of my injuries.
I was told I would have to undergo an extremely rarer surgery. This type of surgery had only been
performed a limited number of times, with a mere 50 per cent success rate. After some thinking, I
Decided to undergo the surgery, knowing that either war, many challenges would await me. Would
I be able to finish my studies? What effect would it have on my grades? These questions circled
my head, and unfortunately, only time would provide answers.
Questions :
(1) How was the writer hurt?
(2) Why did the teammates of the writer shout two types of cries at the same time?
(3) What did the writer find when she regained consciousness?
(4) How was it a rare surgery?
(5) What thoughts crowded the writer's mind before deciding to undergo that rare surgery?
(34) I had to conquer (overcome) my low self-esteem (love for the self) . I had no other option.
One day I made a decision to change, and I started to read everything I could about self help.
I wanted to be a speaker and an author Seems odd,
I know, but it was my lifelong dream. I saw other people standing up, making a difference, and
doing it with an ease that I couldn't even fathom (understand) . Why was it so difficult for me? I
realized them that I needed to:
Understand exactly why felt low .
- Figure out why I was thinking everything as negative The way people looked at me, their
comments, their actions .... it was literally destroying me.
- Understand how much harm I was causing myself.
- Find effective ways to pause, recognize my negative behavior. and eliminate (remove, get rid of
the obstacles I was creating for myself- I was the only one with the power to do it.
Questions :
(1) How cold the writer change himself? What did he start doing to achieve it?
(2) What was the writer's lifelong dream?
(3) What couldn't the writer fathom?
(4) What was destroying the writer?
(5) What effective ways did the writer decide to find?
(35) From my notes, dated January 21, 1985.
My mother continues to amaze me. Despite what is happening to her body, she continues to
appreciate nature and the small bits of life, Her room no. 235 has a large window. She enjoys
watching birds busily flying outside Her pain is awesome (server) . She can no longer sit up. Today
is her grandson's birthday, and somehow she managed to write a note to him. One day, I will tell
him of the unimaginable amount of effort his grandmother put into writing this note.
One warm day is February, I opened the window in her room. The soft, scented air spilled in. My
mother opened her eyes and asked, "Is the grass beginning to grow
I Closed my eyes and stream of memory ran across.
Questions :
(1) What was amazing about his mother for the writer?
(2) What did the writer's mother do even if she could not sit up longer?
(3) What will the writer tell his mother's grandson one day?
(4) What happened when the writer opened the window?
(5) The words : 'stream of memory ran across' means:
(a) 'forgot, everything'
(b) 'recalled many thing'.
(c) 'started losing memory'.
(36) Dear mummy, Dear papa,
I love you both.
Yesterday I saw a child on a merry-go-round. He waved at his parents every round. The parents
waved back too. The incident ran through my mind the whole day and I kept asking a question to
myself "Where do the parents get patience from to express love for their child in trivial (small)
activities c of life" For searching the answer, I went back to my childhood and realize that on each
day of your life, you made deposits in the memory banks of your children. In bringing me and
Asmi up, you had built self-esteem first and our house later. You had fingerprint (painting the
fingers) more and pointed the finger less. You had done less correcting but more connecting. You
had run through more fields and gazed at more stars for us.
Today I am just crossing the border between my childhood and adulthood. I am no longer a child
now In these years of my adolescence, I have unlimited confusions. I have started feeling that
'growing up is quite scary, whereas being a grown up' has many attractions. The responsibilities
that go with growing age often come as surprise. I think now I have started developing an
understanding about why and how you did what for us.
Questions
(1) Which incident ran through the writer's mind the whole day?
(2) What motivated the writer to go back to his childhood?
(3) What had their parents to do for them in bringing poodan them hem up?
(4) What does the writer realize after entering adolescence?
(5) What comes as a surprise along with growing age, according to the writer?
(37) "I access the net for e-mail only.
"that's good. You will be able to understand quickly then. "
After the lunch, the teacher took Vismay to the computer lab, logged on to the internet and said,
"Here you it given all information on what is then." are!! Read this aeronautical engineering"
"Its' so fast...how did you do it within no time, sir? Can I get information on anything? Can I also
know about institutions that offer courses in aeronautical engineering? ", Vismay was excited.
"yes, my boy need not depend on libraries or any other source for getting information."
"What is this search Engine?" asked Vismay.
"A web search Engine is a tool designed to search for information on the world wide web. All you
nees to do is to enter a word or a phrase in the search Engine and it will display the list of websites
in which the word/phrase occurs", replied the teacher.
Questions :
(1) For what purpose does the writer access the net?
(2) Where did the teacher take Vismay? What did he do there?
(3) Why was Vismay excited?
(4) What is a search Engine?
(5) How can one access a website?
(38) "I access the net for e-mail only.
"that's good. You will be able to understand quickly then. "
After the lunch, the teacher took Vismay to the computer lab, logged on to the internet and said,
"Here you it given all information on what is then." are!! Read this aeronautical engineering"
"Its' so fast...how did you do it within no time, sir? Can I get information on anything? Can I also
know about institutions that offer courses in aeronautical engineering? ", Vismay was excited.
"yes, my boy need not depend on libraries or any other source for getting information."
"What is this search Engine?" asked Vismay.
"A web search Engine is a tool designed to search for information on the world wide web. All you
nees to do is to enter a word or a phrase in the search Engine and it will display the list of websites
in which the word/phrase occurs", replied the teacher.
Questions :
(1) For what purpose does the writer access the net?
(2) Where did the teacher take Vismay? What did he do there?
(3) Why was Vismay excited?
(4) What is a search Engine?
(5) How can one access a website?
(39) "most of the arguments are like this - unrelated to reality. None of the three could have done what
he proposed to do. Yet he was eager to prove the superiority of his method over the other methods.
What is more important, there was a method different from theirs - a simple and healthy method.
That was to give their identity to the sentries and request them to open the gates. They would rather
cling to their false and unreal methods than thinking of the simple and true method," observed the
guru.
The tow disciples kept quiet. They understood what the guru had in mind-their conduct.
Many beliefs are imposed on others in the name of religion which are insignificant. Controversies
resulting from discussion over such issues are meaningless and avoidable. Often ignorance and ego
are the major barriers (blocks) in solving complex situations; whereas a humble mind can avoid
unnecessary debate and present a simple solution to even complex issues.
Questions :
(1) Why were most of the arguments made by the three men unrelated to
reality?
(2) What was each of the three men trying to do?
(3) What was the simplest method for them to get their purpose solved?
(4) What are the major barriers in solving complex situations?
(5) What can a humble mind do in critical situations?
(40) "He went in the morning to confess his in gratitude to his kind neighbour and to ask his
forgiveness, and the very man who had been noted for nothing but his wickedness, became the
friend of all."
There is the greatest difference in the world between conquering by power, and conquering by
kindness. The former is like building a dam across a stream of water. It may stop its flow for a
little while, but presently the dam will give way, and then the stream will rush on with more force
and fury than ever. Conquering by kindness keeps the lion from doing harm, by changing his
nature, and turning him in to a lamb.
Questions :
(1) What does the writer say about conquering by power and conquering by kindness?
(2) What does the writer want to say by giving an example of a dam?
(3) Why did the ill-natured farmer go to Mr Green?
(4) What change did come in the behaviour of the wicked man?
(5) Find out from the passage the words that mean _____ (a) winning (b) to submit
(41) There was a farmer once who was cross and surly and a very disagreeable man. Everyone who
knew him disliked him. He was sure to make the most of whatever went wrong about him; and the
a boy in all the neighbourhood who did not feel uncomfortable as he passed his gate; and the poor
dog that barked at his geese, or the neighbour's rooster that crowed on his wall, was speedily
visited either the lash or his whip, or the shot from his gun. The very cat knew his footsteps, and
slunk away from him in terror. He was a complete pest, as much so to himself as to those about
him. Every day brought him some fresh trouble, and found him in continual 'hot water'; indeed, his
very life was made up of broils.
After a time, good farmer green came to live near him; and, as you may suppose he was soon told
the character of his over pleasant neighbour "well," said he, "If he treats me badly, ll very soon kill
him.
Questions :
(1) What nature was the farmer?
(2) What would happen if a dog barked at the farmer's geese?
(3) How did Farmer Green React to his neighbour?
(4) Everyone who knew him, _____ (like) him.
(5) What did the boy feel when he passed his gate?
(42) After a time, good Farmer Green came to live near him; and, as you may suppose he was soon told
the character of his not over-pleasant neighbour. "Well" said he. "If he treats me badly, I'll very
soon kill him,"
This remark of Farmer Green's soon got abroad and all sorts of things were said about it. He
seemed the very last man to 'kill' any one, for his looks and words and actions, all told ofa loving
heart. Nobody could think for a moment of his becoming a murderer. Mr. Green's intention at
length came to the ears of the ill-natured farmer and you may be sure he was not at all pleased
about it. Everything he somehow or other the man who was to 'kill' this ugly-tempered farmer took
it all in good part and spoke as calmly and looked as kindly as ever
Questions :
(1) Why did people think that Mr. Green could kill no
(2) What was the reaction of Mr. Green when he heard about the character of his neighbour?
(3) What could the ill-natured neighbour of Mr. Green do to Mr. Green?
(4) Do You think Mr. Green was keen on killing his ill-tempered neighbour?
(5) Find out the synonyms for the following words from the passage : (a) Spread quickly (b)
Purpose
(43) "Lhatoo was following us and caught up with us when we rested below the south summit. After
drinking some tea, we moved on. Lhatoo had brought a nylon rope so Ang Dorjee and I roped up
while Lhatoo walked in the middle, holding the rope with one hand more for balance than security.
Lhatoo noticed that I had been climbing with oxygen at about two and a half liters per minute
against the normal four for these heights. After he increased the oxygen flow on my regulator, I
found even the steeper stretches comparatively easy.
Questions :
(1) What was the result of increasing in the flow of Oxygen?
standing outside. no one else was about. Ang Dorjee was going to climb without oxygen. But
because of this his feet would get very cold. He thus wanted to avoid long exposure at heights and
night a the summit camp. He had, Therefore, to either get to the peak and back to the south Col the
same day or abandon the attempt. He was keen to start immediately and asked if I would like to go
with him. Going to the top from the South Col and back in a day would be strenuous and tough and
there was the risk of Ang Dorjee turning back if his feet got too cold.
Questions :
(1) When did the writer get up? What did she take in breakfast?
(2) When did she leave her tent?
(3) What did Ang Dorjee want to do?
(4) Why had Ang Dorjee to come back to the South Col the same day?
(5) Going to the top from the South Col and back in a day was.......and....... .
(47) There was a farmer once who was cross and surly and a very disagreeable man. Everyone who
knew him disliked him. He was sure to make the most of whatever went wrong about him; and the
poor offender always met with severe punishment. There was not a boy in all the neighbourhood
who did not feel uncomfortable as he passed his gate; and the poor dog that barked at his geese, or
the neighbour's rooster that crowed on his wall, was speedily visited either the lash or his whip, or
the shot from his gun. The very cat knew his footsteps, and slunk away from him in terror He was
a complete pest, as much so to himself as to those about him. Everyday brought him some fresh
trouble, and found him in continual 'hot water'; indeed, his very life was made up of broils.
Questions :
(1) How was a farmer?
(2) What was the farmer sure to make?
(3) How did the poor offender meet?
(4) To whom was the farmer a complete pest?
(5) Find out and write the similar word from the above text :
(i) moved away (ii) to be full of tension
(48) One day Mr. Green sent to the wife of our surly friend a basket of nice plums; but her husband
wouldnt let her have them. He told the person who brought them, very gruffly, that it was only
done to get some of his pears in return, and he was not going to give any of them away.
At another time Mr. Green's team of oxen stuck fast in a bog and when he asked his neighbour for
a little help, he told him, in a very rough way, that he had enough to do to mind his own business,
and refused to help him.
"Never mind, " said Green to someone standing by, "I'll kill him very soon, see if I don't."
Questions :
(1) Why, according to the surly man, was the basket of plums sent to him?
(2) What happened to Mr. Green's oxen one day?
(3) What reason did Mr. Green's neighbour give for refusing the help?
(4) What oath did Mr. Green take for his neighbour?
(5) Find out words that are similar from the text :
(i) rudely (ii) wet spongy ground.
* Read the following passage and write its summary. Suggest a suitable title to it.
(1) Orphaned at a very young age, Salim Ali was brought up by his maternal uncle. As a child Salim
was given an expensive air gun as a present and spent all his time shooting sparrows around the
house. One day he noticed that one of the sparrows he had shot at had a yellow throat. He couldn't
hold his curiosity and approached his uncle. His uncle who was equally clueless took him to the
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) in the hope of finding an answer. There, the honorary
secretary, W.S. Milliard told him that the bird was the Yellow Throated Sparrow. Milliard also told
him about the variety of sparrows. That day Salim decided that he was going to be an ornithologist.
No one would have imagined that the bird shooter would become a bird lover and nature
conservator one day !!
(2) Says Salim Ali, "It is seldom one gets an opportunity in life to do what one wants to do. I think the
best results are those when you are doing something
worthwhile which you enjoy doing without the motivation of material reward."
It was his sincerity that won him many awards and medals from all over the world including the
Padma Shree and Padma Vibhushana.
Salim Ali was a true nature lover and his love for the wildlife is expressed in his autobiography
where he calls the wildlife a capital, an asset and says, "The interest on the capital must be used,
while leaving the capital itself intact. This is how I interpret wildlife conservation and believe that
future generations should enjoy the same fun with it that I had."
The BirdMan is-survived by his books on birds that a small group of people use to enjoy birding
and endeavour for the conservation of the wildlife. Dr. Ali Is no more but his legacy lives on.
(3) Mansi was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making purchase when the couple
approached the exit. Mansi observed the couple carefully. The man after paying the bill pulled out
a white stick and tapped his way toward the gate.
"He's a brave man", the clerk at the counter said. Most of us would give up if we were blinded at
such a young age. During the recovery, he made a vow that his life wouldn't change. So, as before,
he and his wife come in whenever there's a new art show."
"But what does he get out of the art ?" Mansi asked. "He can't see."
"Can't see! You are wrong. He sees a lot. More than you or I do," the clerk said. "His wife
describes each painting through his mind's eye. So he can see."
(4) One afternoon while waiting for her husband to finish a business meeting, Mansi toured an art
museum. She was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces.
A young couple viewing the painitings ahead of her chattered nonstop between themselves. She
obeserved then a moment and found the lady talking all the time. Mansi thought of the man and
admired his patience for putting up with her constant parade of words.
Mansi gazed at them several time as she moved through the various rooms of art. Each time she
heard the lady's constant gush of words, she moved away quickly.
(5) "Captains !" called the referee. I approached the centre of the field, and with confidence, looked in
the eyes of my opponent while giving her a powerful handshake, wishing her luck. As I took my
position on the field, I knew it was time for the final game to begin. I took a deep breath and
reassured myself that I would give this game best of my abilities as if it were the last game I ever
played.
"Goalie, Goalie," called the man dressed in black and white. The two goalies simultaneously raised
their right hands in air, indicating that they were ready. The game could begin. This was it. The
whistle sounded, and the ball was soon kicked in my direction. I received the ball and kicked it
twenty feet toward the goal just in time for my teammate to meet it and pound it. right into the net.
"Goal", everyone shouted. The game had started out well .
But the power of the game soon grew intense as the opposing team came right back at us with a
goal to tie the game at one to one. The game continued at the extremely competitive level
throughout the first half and into the second. The score was still tied at one to one, until I received
the ball with one minute to go. I needed to put the ball in the net, and I did just that, making the
final score two to one.
(6) After the surgery, I was no longer the independent person as before. I had to depend on others to
assist me in even the simplest tasks. It was going to be a long tough road to recovery, and I knew I
couldn't get through it without a positive attitude. Gradually I could adjust to the changes in my
life. I began to realize that I didn't have to give up my old life completé and I focused my energy
on a favorite pastime: writing. I was able to produce work of art in the silence and solace of my
mind and spirit. Although I was not in physical control of half of my body, I still had control of my
mind.
Looking back on the situation as a whole I am glad that the final game was, in fact, my final
game. I have no regrets. I said, "I would give it best of my abilities and I did that and ultimately, I
came out a winner." Although my accident robbed me of my physical abilities, it left me with
power of mind and forced me to discover my inner self. That final game was more rewarding. Not
only did we win, but I was able to discover a new level within. I guess I gained two victories that
day.
(7) Once I discovered the techniques that worked for me, my confidence grew and I began to see
challenges as opportunities to move forward and succeed.
Now I enjoy meeting people and my relationships are much better. I have more friends and can
rely on them when I feel myself slipping back to where I was before.
I am achieving my goals with ease because I have developed my self confidence.
I no longer miss the opportunities that life offers. I am more optimistic and my mind no longer
limits me.
Life is finally good !
(8) When I was younger, I was very shy. Whenever I even thought of speaking to new people about
anything, my whole would turn red. I'm sure people could even see me withdrawn from behind my
back.
By the time I reached high school, I was so stressed out by the thought of answering questions and
doing group projects that my self-confidence problem would get in the way of my ability to study.
I was nervous and agitated about being wrong and how people would react to me. My school and
work started to suffer. Because of my inferiority complex, I couldn't go out. I was afraid of even
going for shopping. I couldn't speak to people or make decisions. I hid myself away and felt like a
real loser.
That's when my negativity made me upset. There was nothing that I didn't over analyse and
criticise. The combination of my self-criticism, low self- confidence and bad self-image was
starting to destroy the life I wanted to build for myself.
(9) From my mother's book I haven't forgotten what it's like to be young all the hopes and anxieties
and the sensation in everything you do is going to advance or wreck your life. No in betweens
when you are young.
My ambition was to go on a stage. My sister and took dancing leassons and practised difficult
steps. In, those days I thought I'be a famous actress! It was all a dream of course.
Lying in the hospital, my mother had other dreams. One morning she awoke, and told me of her
dream. She had seen a man fall from a roof. All that day her thoughts were of falling.
"Don't be afraid", I reassured her. "Of course, I will catch you. For all those years when I was
growing up, tyou caught me. Now It's my turn."
Her face relaxed under the oxygen mask. But I knew there would come a time and soon when I
would have to let her go. And so would she.
(10) From my notes. March 1, 1985.
She is very weak and her breathing is irregular. But her spirit is still connected to the world. When
I held the pot of flowers close to her, she said delightedly, "Oh that's so pretty ! Isn't it wonderful
how life goes on ?"
That next to last evening of my mother's life, she stared out of the window into the blackness.
"What are you looking at ?" I asked her.
"Nothing." She replied.
"Well" I said, "Look at me.
More than anything else I wanted her last moments more than anything else. I wanted them to be
spent looking at the face of someone who loved her.
(11) There was once a King. If anyone committed a serious crime in the kingdom, the King did not
condemn him to death. Instead the criminal would be taken to a large arena. All the people would
come to see the show. In the arena there were two doors. Behind one door there was a fierce and
hungry tiger. Behind the other there was a beautiful young girl. The man would not know which
door was which. He would have to choose one of the two doors. If he chose well, he had to marry
the girl. If he chose badly....the tiger would eat him.
The king had a very beautiful daughter. One day he found out that she had falled in love with a
poor young soldier in his army. The king was very angry The soldier was arrested and taken to the
arena.
(12) Yesterday I saw a child on a merry go round. He waved at his parents every round. The parents
waved back too. The incident ran through my mind the whole day and I kept asking a question to
myself : 'Where do the parents get patience from to express love for their child in trivial activities
of life ?' Fo searching the answer, I went back to my childhood and realized that on each day of
your life, you made deposits in the memory banks of your children. In bringing me and Asmi up,
you had buiit self-esteem first and ou
house later. You had finger paint more and pointed the finger less. You had done less correcting
but more connecting. You had run through mere fields and gazed at more stars for us.
(13) For last several years, I have been talking about my freedom. I remember the day when you
objected to my dress and hair. That day you appeared to me like an evil dictators, who would never
understand my style, my personality. The next day you did not allow me to go out. I was fiercely
angry on you. We were on opposite sides and there seemed no meeting grounds. Now, when I
recall this incident, I also remember how you appreciated my choice when we had to buy a gift for
Asmi. I also recall how after getting angry on me for the bad report card for a few hours, both of
you came into my room and explained what I should do to score more marks. I have both the types
of memory but now I would prefer to remember the best. The little and big mishaps between us
were just thoughtless reactions.
(14) It is almost a week now. Vismay, a bright, ambitious and hardworking student of 12th Science
looks Confused to his class teacher. One day during the recess, the teacher sat for lunch with
Vismay and asked, "You are hardworking and scoring very well in all the subjects then why are
you so much worried over something? If you have any problem you can share it with me."
Vismay didn't speak for a while. He was staring at a tree outside the window. The teacher held
Vismay by his shoulder and said, "Feel free, and do not hesitate. Every problem has a solution."
"Vismay took a deep breath and said, "Actually....I am thinking about my studies after 12th. I don't
know much about aeronautics but I want to know more about it and wish to join the course
somewhere. But.... I..... don't know anything about a college that offers such course."
(15) After entering the keywords and getting the results for the search, you can use the Search within
Results option to narrow down on the sites you are interested in. Scroll down the page and go to
Search within Results option. For example, you may specify the city of your choice by entering
name in the Search within results box.
"It's so easy. I can use a search engine to get additional information on the topics of my syllabus,
too."
"Exactly Let me also show you how to read search results."
The search engine's goal is to provide you with results that are clear and easy to read.
(16) A guru had two disciples who were in the habit of arguing with each other. Often the two
accompanied the guru when he went out on a pilgrimage or went to visit his other dsiciples. While
he walked in silence, the disciples went on exchanging words heatedly. Each one stuck to his point
of view, unwilling to see any truth in the other.
One day the guru set out for the capital. The two disciples accompanied him. As usual, they argued
over many issues most of which were useless.
A heavy shower detained them midway at a rest- house. They resumed their journey after the rains
subsided. By the time they approached the town, it was past midnight. The capital was protected by
a high circular wall and the gates used to be locked at midnight by sentries who camped atop the
wall.
(17) The guru observed the three men and listened to their angry exchanges. He soon understood the
cause of their dispute. The third were the residents of the town, but had been locked out as they
were late in returning from some pleasure-trip. One of them, who was drunk, proposed that they
should storm the gate and march into the town over the smashed metal-plated doors: "Heroes that
we are, this will be the right thing for us to do," he claimed.
The second man, who was under the influence of opium said that they should jump over the
wallThat is going to be as exciting as flying !" he asserted.
The third one who was under the influence of Ganja, insisted on creeping through the key-hole.
"That would be great fun !" he insisted.
(18) Ang Dorjee was standing outside. No one else was about. Ang Dorjee was going to climb without
oxygen But because of this his feet would get very cóld. He thus wanted to avoid long exposure at
heights and a night at the summit camp. He had therefore to either get to the peak and back to the
south col the same day or abandon the attempt.
He was keen to start immediately and asked if I would like to go with him. Going to the top from
the south col and back in a day would be strenuous and tough and there was the risk of Ang Dorjee
turning back if his feet got too cold. I, however, had full confidence in Ang Dorjee as well as in my
stamina and climbing capability. Besides no one else was ready to move at that time.
(19) The steep frozen slopes were as hard and brittle as sheets of glass. We had to use the ice- axe and I
had to kick really hard to get the front teeth of the crampons to bite in to the frozen surface. I took
every step very deliberately on the dangerous stretches. In less than two hours we reached the
Summit camp. Ang Dorjee looked back and asked if I was tired. I replied, "No," to his surprise and
delight. He told me that the earlier summit party had taken four hours to reach the summit camp
and added that if we should keep our present pace. we would be on the summit by 1:00 p.m.
(20) The Tobors were strange beings. They came during the Third world war when a lot of people were
killed. They built a huge city, became the rulers and they made the Nems their slaves. The city was
like a huge factory, with a silver roof. The Nems had to live and work here, and they never saw the
sun. most of them didn't care. But some Nems did care. Nems like Derf and his friends Kram and
Nor. They wanted to escape from the city, and they met to talk about it. There was place in the city
called the centre. The Nems were never allowed to go there. Derf was sure this was their weak spot
and that the Tobors got their power from here. Somehow, soon, they must break into the centre and
destroy the Tobors.
(21) The computer's voice was weak, and derf had to listen very carefully to the answers. "Robots were
made by men," it said, "Robots must never ill men. Robots must.... The voice died away. There
was silence. And then. Derf understood, "We' re not nems," he said to himself. "We are men. men
and women. As time passed the names got mixed up. It's all clear now. Nem is men. Tobor is robot
?" He stood and looked at the computer. Before the war, people had made robots to help them.
After the war. the robots took over. People become the slaves of machines. This must never happen
again." Derf said, We must make a new worlds outside this city from now on, machines must be
our slaves."
(22) "It always did. I used to howl in the arithmetic class at school."
"Okay. We will drop counting, shall we ? Forget that you ever learnt to say 1,2,3,4.. Instead
imagine you are in a garden. With lots of beautiful, colourful flowers."
"Grass, too? Said the sheep- dog.
"Yes, yes."
"And a beach ball ? It is fun to chase a ball on-soft green grass.?
"Will you let me do the talking ?" said the doctor. In that garden, you won't be a sheep- dog, you
will be a honey bee. Going buzz- buzz- buzz from flower to. Simple, try it for a couple of days. It
works like a charm."
"I am hopeful. Thanks. See you on Friday"
(23) "And have you ever thought why you can't sleep." The dog kept quite. "It is because you bark at
the sheep all day. You growl by day and simply can't sleep by night. If you give the sheep more
freedom, you definitely sleep by night."
There was a silence in the room. Then slowly the sheep dog rose to his feet. "Hats off to you,
doctor" he said "I believe this time you have got it."
"Report back, will you.?"
"Sure" said the sheep- dog. He waged his tail and went off.
A week later. Dr. Shalini received a post with fees and at thank- you card.
(24) "There was a farmer once who was cross and surly and a very disagreeable man. Everyone who
knew him disliked him. He was sure to make the most of whatever went wrong about him ; and
poor offender always met with severe punishment. There was not a boy in all the neighbourhood
who did not feel uncomfortable as he passes his gate; and the poor dog that barked at his geese, or
the neighbour's rooster that crowed on his wall, was speedily visited either with the lash of his
whip, or the shot from his gun. The very cat knew his footsteps, and slunk away from him in terror.
He was a complete pest, as much so to himself as to those about him. Every day broug him some
fresh trouble, and found him in continual hot water: indeed his very life was made up of broils.
(25) There is the greatest difference in the world between conquering by power, and conquering by
kindness. The former is like building a dam across a stream of water. It may stop its flow for a
little while, but presently the dam will give way, and then the stream orwill rush on with more
force and fury than ever. Conquering by power is like chaining a lion: conquering by kindness
keeps the lion from doing harm, by changing his nature, and turning him into a lamb.
(26) That evening the ill- natured man had a strange feeling something which he had never felt before.
And his wife gave him a strange look as he said, "Peg, farmer Green has killed me? He said he
would and he has done it." Yes, the 'enemy' was killed without the loss of a single life, without
shedding drop of blood. He met in the morning to confess his ingratitude to his kind neighbour,
and to ask his forgiveness, and very man who had been noted for nothing but his wickedness,
become the friend of all."
(27) Everything was going as per the plan. The next day we started early in the morning to reach Jail
Khad. But the weather didn't favour us. Moreover, one of the team members ws tired and was
unable to walk. So we decided to halt early near a stream. There was a Gaddi already there with his
sheep. We cleaned and leveled the ground to erect the tents. We divided ourselves in different
tents. Meanwhile, the kitchen tent was also ready and we enjoyed hot soup before meal. The
weather cleared in the evening and everyone was out of the tents. Bawaji took us to the Gaddi. We
were surprised to know that they live in such cold and hard Himaliyan weather without a tent or
even a sleeping bag for months together. His only company was a Himalyan Shepherd dog who
helped him in protecting and managing the sheep. The Gaddi informed us of heavy snow on the
pass and in Sukhadali, our next destination. Generally, the snow melts by late May but due to late
winter heavy snow all it was still there. When we returned to our tents we found one re group often
young and enthusiastic rekkers who was going on the same route.
(28) The grown-ups then advised me to give up my drawings of boa constictors, whether from the
inside or the outside, and to devote myself instead to geography, history, arithmetic and grammar.
Thus I gave up a magnificent career as a painter at the age of six. I had been disappointed by the
lack of success of my drawing No. 1 and my drawing No. 2. Grown- ups never understand
anything by themselves. It is rather tedious for children to have to explain things to them time and
again.
So I had to choose another job and I learnt to pilot aeroplanes. I flew more or less all over the
world. And indeed geography has been extremely useful to me. I am able to distinguish between
China and Arizona at a glance. It is extremely helpful if one gets lost in the night.
(29) Eye Contact. Maintaining a Good eye contact shows respect and interest in what people have to
say Posture is the next thing to master. When the posture is right we automatically start feeling
better as if makes us feel good almost instantly. Chances are that we'll be slouched over with our
shoulders drooping down and inward. This collapses the best and inhibits good breathing, which in
turn can make us feel nervous or uncomfortable.
Head position is a great one to play around with, with one self and others. When we want to feel
confident and self assured, keep the head level both horizontally as well as vertically. One also use
this straight head position when one wants to be authoritative and what he is saying is to be taken
seriously.
(30) The proverb "action speaks louder than words" holds true. In a given situation, even if you do not
communicate verbally, your body speaks by revealing your feelings and emotions. Certain
messages are better conveyed through your body language. Body language and nonverbal
communication go hand in hand. Body language is an integral part of the selection criteria at a job
interview. A candidate may not be aware that there is someone among the interview panel who is
studying his/her body language. Body language is. read by observing the body posture, the eye
movements and the rhythm of breathing. One of the skills a human resource manager should
possess is the ability to read the body language. This would help him while conducting interviews
or imparting training to employees. Reading body language is a skill that could be acquired
through training and practice.
(31) That evening the ill-natured man a strange feeling os thing which he had never felt before. And his
wife gave him a strange look as he said, "peg, Farmer Green has killed me. He said he would and
he has done it". Yes, the enemy was killed without the loss of a single life, or shedding one drop of
blood. He went in the morning to confess his ingratitude to his kind neighbour, and to ask his
forgiveness, and the very man who had been noted for nothing but his wickedness, became the
friend of all.
(32) There is the greatest difference in the world between conquering by power and conquering by
kindness. The former is like building a dam across a stream of water. It may stop its flow for a
little while, but presently, the dam will give way, and them the stream will mash on with more
force and fury then ever. Conquering by power iS like chaining a lion; conquering by kindness
keeps the lion from doing harm, by changing his nature and turning him into a lamb.
(33) "Captains!" called the referee. I approached the centre of the field, and with confidence, looked in
the eyes of my opponent while giving her a powerful handshake, wishing her luck. As I took my
position on the field, I knew it were the last game I ever played.
"Goalie, Goalie," called the man dressed in black and white. The two goalies simultaneously.
Raised their right hands in air, indicating that they were ready The game could begin. This was it.
The whistle sounded, and the ball was soon kicked in my direction. I received the ball and kicked it
twenty feet toward the goal just in time for my teammate to meet it and pound(strike, hit) it right
into the net. "Goal" everyone shouted. The game had started. The game had started out well.
But the power of the game soon grew intense as the opposing team came right back at us with a
goal to tie the game at one to one. The game continued at the second. The score was still tied at one
to one, until I received the ball with one minute to go I needed to put the ball in the net, and I did
just that, making the final score two to one.
(34) From my mother's book :
I haven't forgotten what it's like to be young- all the hopes and anxieties and the sensation in
everything you do is going to advance or wreck your life, No in between when you are young.
My ambition was to go on a stage. My sister and I took dancing lesions and practiced difficult
steps. In those days, I thought I'd be a famous actress! It was all a dream of course.
Lying in the hospital, my mother had other dreams One morning she awoke, and told me of her
dream She had seen a man fall from a roof. All that day, her thoughts were of falling.
"Don't be afraid," I reassured her. "Of course, I will catch you For all those years when I was
growing up, you caught me. Now it's my turn."
Her face relaxed under the oxygen mask. But I knew there would come a time-and soon-when I
would have to let her go.
And so would she.
(35) Ang Dorjee was going to climb without oxygen. But because of this his feet would get very cold.
He thus wanted to avoid long exposure at heights and a night at the Summit Camp. He had
therefore to either get to the peak and back to the South Col the same day or abandon the attempt.
He was keen to start immediately and asked if I would like to go with him. Going to the top from
the South Col and back in a day would be strenuous and tough and there was the risk of Ang
Dorjee turning back if his feet got too cold. I, however, had full confidence in Ang Dorjee as well
as in my stamina and climbing capability. Besides no one else was ready to move at that time.
(36) It was terrifying to stand erect on a knife-edge- ridge with a sheer drop on either side. I had to dig
my ice-axe deep and secure myself by attaching the waist- strap to the ice-axe head. There was
some tricky climbing between the south summit and what is popularly known as Hillary's step.
Ang Dorjee and Lhatoo were already over it, but I was still negotiating its vertical face. When Ang
Dorjee gesticulated towards the top. I was thrilled. The goal was near with renewed vigour, I was
on top of step in seconds. The sun had made the snow soft and climbing was easier than it had been
earlier.
(37) Ang Dorjee was going to climb without oxygen But because of this his feet would get very cold He
thus wanted to avoid long exposure at heights and a night at the Summit Camp. He had therefore to
either get to the peak and back to the south Col the same day or abandon the attempt.
He was keen to start immediately and asked if I would like to go with him. Going to the top from
the
South Col and back in a day would be strenuous and tough and there was the risk of Ang Dorjee
turning back if his feet got too cold. I, however, had full confidence in Ang Dorjee as well as. In
my stamina and climbing capability. Besides no one else was ready to move at that time.
(38) I opened the bag and packed the boots in; and then, just as I was going to close it, a horrible idea
occurred to me. Had I packed my tooth-brush? I don't know how it is, but I never do know whether
I have packed my tooth-brush. My tooth-brush is a thing that haunts me when I'm travelling and
makes my life a misery. I dream that I haven't packed it and wake up in a cold perspiration and get
out of bed and hunt for it. And in the morning. I pack it before I have used it and have to unpack
again to get it and it is always the last thing I turn out of the bag; and then I repack and forget it
and have to rush upstairs for it at the last moment and carry it to the railway station wrapped up in
my pocket handkerchief.
(39) The computer's voice was weak, and Derf had to listen very carefully to the answers. "Robots were
made by men" It said. "Robots must never kill men- Robot must........ ." The voice died away.
There was silence. And then, Derf understood. "we're not Nems", he said to himself. "we are men -
men and women." As time passed, the names got mixed up. It's all clear now. Nem is men. Tobor
is robot !"
"He stood and looked at the computer. Before the war, people had made robots to help them. After
the war, the robots took over. People became the slaves of machines.
"This must never happen again" Derf said, "We must make a new world outside the city. From
now on machines must be our slaves."
(40) Soon after this, the team of the ill-natured man was in the same plight that neighbour's had been in
Mr. Green saw it. He ran for this oxen and chains and set off to the bog. He spoke kindly, offered
his help and began to render it; but what did he receive in reply ? why, a fierce look and an angry
word!
"I don't want your help! Take your oxen away."
"No," said the other, "I must help you, for the night is coming on, and what is bad enough by day it
ten times worse in the dark." Away pulled the oxen and the men, and soon all was set straight
again.
That evening the ill-natured man had a very strange feeling- something which he had never felt
before, And his wife gave him a strange look as he said, Peg, farmer Green has killed me ! He said
he would and he has done it."
(41) It was terrifying to stand erect on a knife-edge- ridge with a sheer drop on either side. I had to dig
my ice-axe deep and secure myself by attaching the waist- strap to the ice-axe head. There was
some tricky climbing between the south summit and what is popularly known as Hillary's step.
Ang Dorjee gesticulated towards the top. I was thrilled. The goal was near. With renewed vigour I
was on top of step in seconds. The sun had made the snow soft and climbing was easier than it had
been earlier.
(42) One day Mr. green sent to the wife of our surly friend a basket of nice plums; but her husband
wouldn't let her have them. He told the person who brought them, very gruffly, that it was only
done to get some of his pears in return, and he was not going to give any of them away. At another
time Mr. Green's team of oxen stuck fast in a bog, and when he asked his neighbour for a little
help, he told him, in a very rough way, that he had enough to do to mind his own business, and
refused to help him.
(43) At 6:20 when Ang Dorjee and I stepped out from the south Col, it was a perfect day.
There was a gentle breeze but the cold was intense. I was, however, warm in my well-insulated
climbing gear. We climbed unroped. Ang Dorjee set a steady pace but I had no difficulty keeping
up with him.
The steep frozen slopes were as hard and brittle as sheets of glass. We had to use the ice-axe and I
had to kick really hard to get the front teeth of the crampons to bite into the frozen surface. I took
every step very deliberately on the dangerous stretches.
(44) Says Salim Ali, "It is seldom one gets an opportunity in life to do what one wants to do. I think the
best result are those when you are doing something worthwhile which you enjoy doing without the
motivation of material reward."
It was his sincerity that won him many awards and medals from all over the world including the
Padma Shree and Padma Vibhushana.
Salem Ali was a true nature lover and his love for the wildlife is expressed in his autobiography
where he calls the wildlife a capital, an asset and says, "The interest on the capital must be used,
while leaving the capital itself intact. This is how I interpret wildlife conservation and believe that
future generation should enjoy the same fun with it that I had."
The birdman is survived by his books on birds that a small group of people use to enjoy birding
and endeavour for the conservation of the wildlife. Dr. Ali is no more but his legacy lives on.
Celsius. In 2010 there were 274 cases of heat stroke and 65 deaths. But after HAP was
implemented, the cases came down in to 64 cases and 15 deaths in 2014 and 57 cases and 11
deaths in 2015. in diminishing the adverse impacts of The HAP has helped extreme heat by
launching an early Warning system for residents, preparing and training medical and Community
workers, raising public awareness related to health issues arising due to heat, and also indulging in
coordinating inter- agency emergency response efforts. The Indian Meteorological Department
defines heat wave as an increase of 5 degrees Celsius above the normal maximum temperature. An
increase of 7 degrees Celsius on the normal maximum constitutes a severe heat wave.
Questions :
(1) Which system will protect residents from extreme heat?
(2) Where is IIPH situated?
(3) What is the definition of a severe heat wave?
(4) In which year did the temperature touch 47 degree Celsius.
(5) Which city was the first city in south Asia to inform citizen about extreme climate?
(4) No sale of books, uniforms in school : CBSE
Ahmadabad : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked its affiliated schools
across the country to shut down shops selling textbooks, stationery, school bags, shoes and similar
articles within uniforms, their premises. The board asked schools on Thursday to strictly comply
with its affiliation byelaws and "not indulge in commercial activities". This includes sales through
"selected vendors".
The board cited "19.1 (ii) of CBSE affiliation byelaws" which mandates that managements shall
ensure that the school is run as a community service and not as a business and that
commercialization will not take place in the school in any shape whatsoever. Naresh Shah,
president of Ahmadabad Parent's Association said, This illicit practice is not limited to just CBSE
schools, but I can give you several examples of Gujarat board schools which force parents to buy
uniforms and stationery from the school's premises or even of fixed brand. This should not be
tolerated." The directive comes close on the heels of the board's effort to make schools follow
NCERT textbooks and created an online link for schools to raise demand for these books in
February this year.
Questions :
(1) What has been asked by CBSE to its affiliated schools?
(2) What does "19.1 (ii) of CBSE affiliation byelaws" mandate?
(3) Who is the president of Ahmadabad Parent's Association?
(4) According to Naresh Shah, What should not be tolerated?
(5) What did the board ask the schools on Thursday?
In a press release issued on Thursday by Akshay Patra, it was claimed that the department has
expressed satisfaction over the quality and food safety standards maintained by the kitchen and that
it found pest control measures meeting standards of the Indian Pest Control Association (IPCA)
The cooking process was conducted in a hygienic centralized kitchen, the statement said, "It is
important to note that food is cooked at a temperature of about 95 to 99 degree centigrade and up
to 140 degree centigrade while seasoning in a through stirring and inspection process." read the
statement.
"The visuals shown in the reports clearly indicate that the incident Could have not occurred in our
kitchens," claimed the statement.
Akshay Patra claimed that it has received feedback from other School centres related to the same
distribution route which clarify that no illness of any kind was encountered after consumption of
the food supplied.
Questions :
(1) Where was a dead rat found in vegetable pulao?
(2) Who provides a mid-day meal at government run primary schools?
(3) Give the full form of IPCA.
(4) At what temperature is the food cooked at at Akshay Patra?
(5) According to the statement, where was the looking process conducted?
(6) Air Force Station Gandhinagar celebrates 50th anniversary
Ahmadabad : The Air Force Station at Gandhinagar celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 19,
2017. A cultural evening was organized at Air Force Station, Sector-27 in Gandhinagar, to
commemorate the Occasion.
This unit was originally formed at Gorakhpur and after various relocations, it was based at Sector-
27 in Gandhinagar. This unit participated in 1971 war, Exercise Brass tacks in May 87 and
Operation Parakram. The function was presided over by air defence commander Air Force Station
Gandhinagar. SWAC Air Marshal D Choudhury was the chief host of the event. The cultural
evening was attended by air veterans from and the Gujarat area and around.
Questions :
(1) Why was a cultural evening organized at Air Force Station in Gandhinagar?
(2) In Gandhinagar where is Air Force Station located?
(3) Who was the chief guest of the whole event?
(4) Where was Air Force Station formed originally?
(5) What was the major participation of this unit?
(7) Stent makers' offer : Buy 10, get three free
New Delhi : Stent makers are devising innovative methods such as "buy 10 and get 3 free" offers
to beat price caps imposed on them and push product sales through cardiologists and hospitals, the
drug price regulator has found.
The regulator has also received complaints of companies circum- venting the 8% cap on trade
margins for stents to be able to sell lower priced products at higher rates with both Indian and
multi-national firms indulging in such practices.
"We have found at least two to three companies offering such schemes," a senior official told TOI
While the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is examining the complaints, it has
cautioned Companies and hospitals of strict action against any violations.
"Therefore, all manufacturers/importer s/marketers of coronary stents and all hospitals /nursing
homes / institutions are once again directed to follow all instructions of NPPA which have been
issued so far, with regard to the price fixation of coronary stents. Non-compliance of these
instructions shall be taken up for prosecution under relevant provisions o Essential Commodities
Act," NPPA said in an office memorandum issued on Thursday.
Questions :
(1) Which offer is given by Stent makers?
(2) Whom has NPPA cautioned?
(3) What has been cautioned to companies and hospitals?
(4) How many companies have been found offering such schemes?
(5) What is NPPA?
(8) Harsha Bhogle's Cricbuzz videos grab 100 million eyeballs.
New Delhi : Cricbuzz, the leading cricket information destination on the web and mobile,
announced on Friday that its presenter Harsha Bhogle's videos have crossed the milestone figure of
100 million views across platforms.
Harsha's videos- which include match previews, reviews and special blogs on players and teams,
among other things- have generated, on an average, over five lakh views on a daily basis. These
numbers are unprecedented in the genre.
Cricbuzz roped in Harsha Bhogle as its Voice of Cricket' in Sept 2016 and has produced over 150
videos with the esteemed commentator. Thrilled by his debut on Harsha the digital platform, Harsh
Bhogle said, "I must admit I wasn't quite aware of how big CricBuzz was and, indeed, could
become."
Pankaj Chhaparwal, CEO of Cricbuzz, said: "Our goal has always been to deliver cricket
information in the most entertaining and uplifting manner and getting Harsha Bhogle, arguably
cricket's best storyteller, on board has certainly been one of the high points.
Questions :
(1) What does Harsha's videos include?
(2) On an average, how many people view Harsha's videos?
(3) Where has Harsha Bhogle made his debut on digital platform?
(4) Who works as the CEO of Cricbuzz?
(5) Who has been the circket's best stroyteller?
(9) Virtual Reality may help autistic children
Autistic children are coping with phobias using virtual technology that recreates anxiety triggers. A
university in UK has come up with a revolutionary approach that it hopes can be used to help the
UK's 1,50,000 autistic children.
Its blue room facility uses screens, projectors and speakers to immerse children in a 360 degree
virtual world without having to wear a headset or goggles, which autistic children can find
distressing. psychologist, they are given breathing and relaxation exercises in Supported by a the
safe, controllable virtual environment to help them learn to cope with tough situations. They are
observed by their parents via a video link so they can see the techniques being used to help their
child. And it's successful - eight out of nine children who used the room in trials were subsequently
able to tackle the situation they feared.
Questions :
(1) What recreates anxiety triggers?
(2) Which revolutionary approach has a University in UK has come up with?
(3) How will blue room facility work?
(4) What treatment is given to Autistic Children by psychologist?
(5) How are the Autistic children observed by their parents?
(10) Widow tries to kill herself at DRT office
Chandigarh: A 45 year old widow tried to commit suicide in the campus of the Debt Recovery
Tribunal (DRT) in sector 17 after a case filed against her by a nationalized bank for not repaying a
loan did not go in her favour. A resident of Karnal in Haryana, Saroj Verma, alleged consumed a
poisonous substance on Thursday noon soon after coming out of the tribunal's office.
Ranjit Singh, SHO of sector 17 police station, said Verma had taken the loan of Rs 15 lakh to
renovate her house in Kamal from the bank. Sources she had not paid back the bank in years. Bank
officials had then filed a case against her in DRT.
Questions :
(1) Where did the widow try to commit suicide?
(2) Who filed a case against the widow?
(3) Who took the loan of 15 lakh?
(4) Why has the widow taken the loan?
(5) why had the Bank official filed a case against Saroj Verma?
(11) NEW DELHI : The BJP is poised for handsome for gains in poll - bound Uttar Pradesh on
account of the central government's demonetization drive, two senior leaders involved in election
campaign told ET citing a survey conducted by the party.
The survey was conducted from November 15 to December 15 to gauge public mood following the
government's decision to withdraw old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes as legal tender, said one of the
leaders, who, did not wish to be identified. The elaborate survey entailed almost half an hour of
interview with each participant, he said.
'' The survey suggested unbelievably overwhelming support for the demonetization decision of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, '' the leader said about the preliminary findings of the survey. He
said, many senior people in the party Wondered whether the survey presented the correct picture
given media reports of massive inconveniences faced by the people.
(1) For what is BJP poised in poll - Uttar Pradesh?
(2) Why was the survey conducted?
(3) What was the government's decision, according to one of the leaders?
(4) What did the survey suggest?
(5) What did many senior people in the party wonder?
(12) New Delhi : In what could be termed as an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on Tuesday added a lethal edge to India's fight against black money by announcing that the
currencies in the denominations of Rs 500 and Rs 1, 000 will be invalid when the clock strikes 12
midnight of 8 November.
The move was announced in a sudden address at 8 pm that was televised across all news channels
when the frenzy was otherwise with the US presidential polls.
The demonetization of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes is a major assault on black money hoarders, fake
currency, and corruption.
In his 40 - minute address, first in Hindi and later in English, the Prime Minister said the notes of
Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 '' will not be legal tender from midnight tonight " and these will be '' just
worthless piece of paper. ''
However, he said that all notes in lower denomination of Rs 100, Rs 50, Rs 20, Rs 10, Rs 5, Rs 2
and Re 1 and all coins will continue to be valid.
He also announced that new notes of Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 will be introduced.
ATM withdrawals will be restricted to Rs 2,000 per day and withdrawals from bank accounts will
be limited to Rs 10,000 a day and Rs 20,000 a week
Banks will remain closed on Thursday and ATMs will also not function tomorrow and day after,
Modi said.
He expressed confidence that the staff of banks and post offices will rise to the occasion to
introduce the new order within the available time.
(1) what did Narendra Modi announce on Tuesday?
(2) What is the withdrawals policy relating to ATM and Banks?
(3) How long did The PM address the country?
(4) On whom will the demonetization attack, according to PM?
(5) Give synonyms of (1) limited (2) valueless
(13) By : Express News Service | Pune | February 21, 2017
Higher Secondary School (HSC) students who have missed practical examinations are being given
another chance. The board has arranged an out - of - turn round of examinations from February 8
to 25 for such students. Officials of Pune division of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and
Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) said the out - of - turn practical examinations will take
place on March 27 and 29 at three colleges in the city.
'' For whatever reasons, if students could not give practical examinations, they need not worry
about losing marks. They can give their practical's now. Junior colleges have been intimated to
inform the students of these centres and exam dates. The colleges will have to give the
Conformation of the student, such as seat number and challan for additional fee payment, at the
centre, '' said BK Dahiphale, secretary, MSBHSE Pune Division. The fee per subject, per student is
Rs 100.
(1) Which students will be given chance for practical examination?
(2) When will The Board arrange an out - of - turn round of ex Board arrange an out - of - turn
round of exam?
(3) How did the officials of MSBSHE console the students missing the practical exam?
(2) Which railway division is ranked as the best division in the country?
(3) Which railway division is ranked as the second best division in the
country?
(4) How many rail stations of Gujarat are in the top 100 in the country?
(5) Name some of the cleanest rail stations in our state.
(18)
Radio to DTH
From mere curiosity and technical experiments Radio became a truly powerful and popular
medium of mass If communication, After it was developed in the west we had radio by the 1920s
and the First formal radio station was started in Bombay. One of the technological marvels of the
20 century was television invented in 1920 by Baird. In India television started in 1959 on an
experimental basis and the first television station was set up in Delhi. The beginnings were modest
and slow but television was popular and became available in colour in 1982. Today Doordarshan
has one of the largest television networks. From early 1990s satellite television also came to India
and later Direct to Home (DTH) television And the story goes on....
(1) Where was First Radio station started?
(2) By whom and when was television invented?
(3) When was colour television available?
(4) What is '' Doordarshan ''?
(5) What is the Full from of DTH?
(19)
World celebrate yoga day
Yoga is most important for everyone's life as it helps in balancing the relationship between body
and mind. It is type of exercise which helps in learning physical and mental discipline through
regular practice. It was Originated in India long years ago in ancient time. Various types of yoga
are Raja yoga, gnana yoga, Bhakti yoga, karma yoga, Hatha yoga, Generally Hatha yoga having
many asana s practiced by the people in India. A world level event is celebrated every year, called
'' International Day of Yoga '' in order to increase the awareness of yoga benefits among people all
over the world.
' International Day of Yoga ' or ' World Yoga Day ' has been declared by the united Nations
General Assembly to get celebrated on 21s of June after the suggestion and initiation of yoga. It
makes some positive changes to the internal is specific yoga for different purposes so only required
ones can be practiced.
(1) Where was Yoga originated?
(2) Usually how many types of yoga and which are those?
(3) which are those Who has declared the world yoga day?
(4) When do we celebrate world yoga day?
(5) What are the benefits of yoga?
(20)
'' Beti bachao... Beti Padhao '' a movment of government
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao '' (means save the girl child and educate the girl child) is a scheme
launched by the government of January in 201(5) The purpose of launching this scheme was
generating awareness as well as improving the efficiency of welfare services for women and girl
child in the Indian society. The initial capital required for initiating this scheme was Rs. 100 corer.
The launch of this was very much required as according to census data of 2001, child sex ratio of
age group 0 - 6 years was 927 girls / 1000 boys in our country. It was Sean a huge drop in the sex
ratio 918 girls / 1000 boys in 2011.
Indian was ranked 41 among 195 countries worldwide by the UNICEF in 2012 that's why the
scheme for girls was very necessary to aware people about the safety of women all over India. This
scheme also makes a call to people to eradicate female feticides.
(1) By whom and when '' Beti Bachao Beti Padhao '' Scheme was launched?
(2) What is the purpose of '' Beti Bachao Beti Padhao ''?
(3) What was the sex ratio in 2011?
(4) According to UNICEF What was the Rank of sex ratio?
(5) What was the necessity of this Scheme?
(21)
Another Century of Virat
A Sensational Virat Kohali's Century - A Fourth in VIVO IPL 2016, and his 147 runs partnership
with his opening partner chris Gayle, was the highlight of Royal Challengers Bangalore's
Comprehensive win over Kings XI Punjab. This match was reduced to Fifteen over due to heavy
rain at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium, Bangalore. Kings XI Punjab won the toss and chose
bowling. Virat and Gayle were opening batsman of Royal challengers Bangalore. And both were
on Fire. Gayle has smashed 73 Rans. Captain Kohali matched him stroke - For - stroke at the other
end. He made 113 runs. From 50 balls and his inning was laced with 12 Fours and 8 sixes. Final
score of RCB was 211 runs on lose of 3 wickets in 15 overs. In compared with RCB, King XI
Punjab can manage only 120 Runs on lose of 9 wickets in 15 overs. So this was the great victory of
RCB.
(1) Who were the opening partners and How many Runs partnership was there between them?
(2) Where was the match played?
(3) Which team won the toss?
(4) What was the final score of RCB?
(5) How many runs did Virat score?
(22)
Organic food a requirement remains Healthy
Organic food has become very popular. Making a Commitment to healthy eating is a great start
towards a healthier life. Beyond eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good fats,
however, there is the question of food safety, nutrition and sustainability. The term '' organic ''
refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed, specific requirements must be met
and maintained in order for products to be labelled as organic. Organic crops must be grown in
safe soil, have no modifications and must remain separate from conventional products. Farmers are
not allowed to use synthetic, petroleum based fertilizers. Organic food is ' GMO ' free (it means,
genetically modified organism). Organic foods provide a variety of benefits. Some studies show
that nutrients, such as antioxidants, than their conventionally grown counterparts people with
allergies to foods, chemicals, or preservatives often find their lessen or go away when they eat only
organic foods.
(1) What is the meaning of ' organic '?
(2) In which atmosphere organic food are grown?
(3) Which materials are not allowed for growing the organic food?
(4) What is the Full from ' GMO '?
(5) What are the benefits of organic food?
(23)
Giant Dinosaur Footprint Discovered
Sep, 30, 2016
The Times of India
One of the biggest dinosaur footprints ever recorded has been unearthed in the Gobi Desert,
researchers said on Friday, offering a fresh clue about the giant creatures that roamed the earth
millions of years ago.
One of the veral footprints were discovered in the vast Mongolian desert the huge fossil was
discovered last month in a geological layer formed between 70 million and 90 million years ago,
researchers said.
The footprint is believed to have belonged to Titanosaur, a long - necked dinosaur, and could have
been more than 30 metres long and 20 metres tall, according to researchers. '' This is a very rare
discovery. '' said a statement issued by Okayama University of Science. The Japanese University
has been involved in the study with the Mongolian Academy of Science.
(1) What is the news about?
(2) How old was the fossil found by the researchers?
(3) What are the long - necked dinosaurs called?
(4) Which two institutes have taken up the study?
(5) In this clip talking about which type of animal footprints?
Section - D
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(1) Ram worked hard. Laxman helped him. They were studious persons. They succeeded very much.
Start like this : Ram works hard_______
(2) The teacher is teaching now. Are all the students interested? Perhaps, they are not. The teacher
does not teach them well.
Start like this The teacher was _______
(3) We went to Ahmedabad yesterday. There was a funfair on the Municipal ground. We had various
tasty dishes there. We enjoyed too much
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(16) While the teacher was distributing papers, Manthan entered. All the students looked at him but
nobody responded. So, Manthan was surprised.
Start like this : While the teacher is distributing _______
(17) Having done my work, I went out. I saw that there was a huge crowd surrounding two men. There
was a quarrel between them. All enjoyed the scene but nobody interrupted.
Start like this : Having done my work, I shall go out _______
(18) I really feel relieved and happy with just a thought that I will pursuer a profession which has
incorporated my hobbies and my values. I will never be bored but witl enjoy working. Haven't you
done a great job, Mr. Raval?
Start like this I really felt relieved _______
(19) Shyam did everything sincerely. Did he do his duty seriously? Yes, he did because he wanted to
regain his fame which he had lost in the past. It seemed surprising to everyone.
Start like this : Shyam does everything _______
(20) The Annual Day will be celebrated on 12 May Mr. Modi will be present there. We shall present
sarious dances. Our cultural committee will hold the programme. Umang will handle the whole
programme.
Start like this : The Annual Day is Celebrated _______
(21) There are dark clouds in the sky. It may rain tonight. It will be troublesome for people. There can
be a shortage of many things so people are requested to be alert.
Start like this : There were dark clouds _______
(22) How much land does a man need? Have you ever thought? Man is not satisfied with what he has.
He struggles a lot and gets somethig. He has to try hard to survive.
Start like this : How much land did _______
(23) We haven't got a deal," Walt admitted. The distributor copy righted Oswald and he is taking over
the series himself. "Walt did not seem downhearted".
Start like this: We hadn't got a _______
(24) "What do you do with all your money?" A friend once asked him. Pointing at the studio, Walt said,
"I fertilize that field with it. I plough money back into the company almost as fast as it comes in."
Start like this: What did you do with _______
(25) Sergeant continued, "It would bring a disaster. It had caused enough trouble already." He threw the
paw upon the fire But Mr. White was curious and wanted to test the powers of the monkey's paw.
Start like this : Sergeant will continue _______
(26) Morris said, "An old fakir put a spell on it. He was a very holy man and he wanted to show that
fate ruled people's lives, and that to interfere with fate, only caused deep sadness."
Start like this : Morris will say _______
(27) Suddenly there were sounds of cracks and thunder. The house started collapsing. The roof, walls
and staircase started falling down. They rushed towards the ground and then ran towards main gate
of the villa.
Start like this : Suddenly there are _______
(28) Riddhi was reading a novel. Vaidehi entered. She asked her, "Why did you not attend school?"
Riddhi replied her that she did not remain absent but Vaidehi often left English lecture.
(42) Many games are being played all over the world nowadays. Football is played almost everywhere
in Europe. The game has been made exciting by the professional players. These professional
players are paid lots of money.
Start like this : People are playing games_______
(43) We make mistakes everyday. We should know our mistakes. But last time we forgot them. We
must not repeat our mistakes.
Start like this : Mistakes are made_______
(44) My father looks after this account. We often put many responsibilities upon him. He does his
duties well. We pay great respect towards him.
Start like this : This account is looked after_______
(45) The students use the library magazines regularly. The librarian issues books to them. The children
also visit the library. They do not make noise while being in the library.
Start like this : The library magazines are used_______
(46) John has given me a coin. He has found it from the rags. I have never seen such a coin in my life.
Even I haven’t thought about it.
Start like this : I have been given_______
(47) Rahul was playing cricket. He saw a ball lying on the pitch. He called his friends for help. They
did not like it.
Start like this : Cricket was being played_______
(48) Our principal welcomed the new students. He also gave a speech. The students praised him. Our
principal thanked them.
Start like this : The new students are welcomed_______
(49) The clerk requests passengers to stand in a queue and he also tells them “If you do not follow this
instruction, I will not open the ticket window in time.”
Start like this : Passengers are requested_______
(50) Journalists and writers have written many articles in praise of Sachin. People call him Run
Machine because he has made the highest runs in ODIs. We can never forget his contribution.
Start like this : Many articles have been written_______
(51) Flower plants are grown in plenty. They are looked after very well. They are also watered
regularly. Then they are distributed to the members of the club.
Start like this : The gardner of the club grow flower plants_______
(52) Atlanta’s father left her in a jungle to die. But a boar took care of her. Hunters brought up her then
so she became a brave huntress. To avoid marriage she laid down a condition. No one could fulfill
it easily.
Start like this : Atlanta was left in jungle_______
(53) Tress give us many things. They provide shelter to birds. Why should we cut them down?
Shouldn’t we grow more trees?
Start like this : We are given many things_______
(54) What have you bought from the book fair. I have bought nothing. Then why did you visit it? I
visited it to pass my free time.
Start like this : What has been bought from the book fair_______
(55) To prepare instant coffee, we boil milk first. Then we filter it into cups as per our requirement.
After that we add sugar and coffee powder as to meet our taste. Do you know who discovered
coffee?
Start like this : To prepare instant coffee, first milk is boiled_______
(56) We can prevent noise pollution very easily. For that more than one mechanical device should not
be used. We should keep the volume of radios low. Thus the world can be made a quieter place.
Start like this : Noise pollution can be prevented_______
(57) We use money to buy things. We can buy food, clothing or play things with the help of the
currency notes. In olden days, people followed barter system. Now-a-days, people use E-card as
they are easy to carry.
Start like this : Money is used to buy things_______
(58) Who broke my new toy car? Mummy, now 1 do not like this old one. You have promised me to
buy a ‘Barbie’ doll. When will you buy it?
Start like this : By whom was my new toy car broken? _______
(59) Do you know how scientists invent new things? They perform many experiments. They give most
of their time in research work. Such newly invented things make our life comfortable.
Start like this : Do you know how new things are invented_______
(60) We write papers for the examination. First we read the questions. Then we write the answers and
submit the question papers.
Start like this : Papers are written_______
(61) Birds build their nests very intelligently. Some water birds lay eggs in the wet land. Birds like the
cuckoo never take such trouble. Do you know this fact?
Start like this : Birds’ nests are built_______
(62) Pure milk is always drunk by us. The rules of good health are never broken by us. The basic
instructions are always followed by us. We are always guided properly by our parents.
Start like this : We always drink pure milk_______
(63) We get wood from trees. Trees give shade to birds and animals. We should grow more trees. We
must not cut trees.
Start like this : Wood is got from trees_______
(64) Shreyans took the injured woman to the hospital. He admitted her to the emergency ward. He
called the doctor. He said that he would call her relatives then.
Start like this : The injured woman was taken_______
(65) The master called his servant. He gave him the keys. The servant locked the cupboard. He put the
keys on the table.
Start like this : His servant was called_______
(66) The policeman asked the stranger some questions. The stranger did not reply any questions. The
police man held him by his collar.
Begin like this: The stranger was asked some questions by the _______
(67) Birds build nests very intelligently. Some water birds lay eggs in the wet land. Birds like the
cuckoo never take such trouble. Do you know this fact?
Start like this : Bird’s nests are built_______
(68) Pure milk is always drunk by us. The rules of good health are never broken by us. The basic
instructions are always followed by us. We are always guided properly by us parents.
Start like this : We always drink pure_______
(69) We get wood trees. Trees give shade to birds and animals. We should grow more trees. We must
not cut trees.
Start like this : Wood from trees is got by_______
(70) A man looking at the cage of monkeys. He was wearing spectacles. The man was reading a notice
on the cage. Suddenly a monkey snatched his spectacles.
Start like this : The cage of monkey was being looked at_______
(71) Gandhiji knew the children. They wanted answers from Gandhiji. Gandhiji told them that Krishna
had only one Arjuna to answer.
Start like this : The children were known by_______
(72) Many games were played by Krishna. Tricks were played by him, too. Butter liked very much by
little Krishna. One morning his friends were called for getting some butter.
Start like this : Krishna played many_______
(73) The princes ate tasty dished. The princesses saw them They did not select any of the prince. Why
did they not select them?
Start like this : Tasty dishes were eaten by_______
(74) The diamond plays an important role in modern industry. As it is known as the hardest substance,
people use it in tools for engraving, drilling and cutting. It is also used in making bulb filaments,
watches and smoothing of airplane runways.
Start like this : An important role is made in modern industry by.…….
(75) The old man called all his sons. He gave them a bundle of sticks. He told them to break the whole
bundle. Then they separated the sticks.
Start like this : The old man’s all sons were called._______
(76) A king rang the bell. Nobody answered him. He opened the door. He saw his servant sleeping with
his mother`s letter in his hand.
Start like this : The bell was rung by._______
(77) Gessler called the soldiers and ordered them to arrest William Tell. They carried out Gessler’s
order. They arrested W. Tell and his son. They brought them to the court.
Start like this : The soldiers were called and they were ordered …….
(78) We should grow more trees. We shouldn`t cut down them thoughtlessly. We should consider them
as friends. Some steps should be taken to protect the environment.
Start like this : More trees should be grown by us_______
(79) Mr. Mehta has just had some snacks. He has written some sentences on the blackboard. He has
asked us to write down them. I have writing all the sentences in my note book.
Start like this : Some snacks has just been had by_______
(80) The postman collects the post from the post office. He puts the letters into bag. He hangs the bag
on his shoulder. He does his duty well.
Start like this : The post from the post-office is collected by_______
(81) Our maid servant looks after the children. We often out many responsibilities upon her. She does
her duties well. We pay her regularly.
Start like this : The children are looked after by_______
(82) Socrates advised the young people of Athens to think for themselves. According to him, "They
should seek the truth". He never gave them answers. He only raised questions.
Start like this : The young people of Athens were advised to_______
(83) My parents love me. They help me in my study. They solve my difficulties. They also encourage
me for different activities.
Start like this : I am loved by my parents._______
(84) Krishna played many games and tricks. Krishna who liked butter very much called his friends for
getting some butter in morning. But they could not get it so Krishna showed them a trick.
Start like this : Many games and tricks were played by._______
(85) We hear news on TV regularly. Last week it telecast the flood situation in Surat. People were
watching the news with horror. The government has started relief work.
Start like this : News is heard on TV by us regularly_______
(86) Last Sunday I visited a public garden. I saw an elephant ride there. It took me on its back. It carried
me near a water tank.
Start like this : Last Sunday a public garden was visited by_______
(87) Last Friday our school organized an inter school quiz competition. Mr. Varma was invited as the
Guest of honor. He inaugurated the function. He wished the participants best of luck.
Start like this :The previous Friday in inter-school quiz competition was organized by_______
(88) A cat sprang upon the table. She broke plates. She spilled milk. All the table without a meal.
Start like this : The table was sprung upon by_______
(89) We gather flowers from the garden plants. We make garlands from them. We put some flowers
before gods and offer the garlands to them.
Start like this : Flowers are gathered from the_______
(90) The captain of our cricket team bought a ball and a bat for us. Then he threw the ball at me. I
caught it. All the players praised me.
Start like this : We were bought a ball and bat by the captain ……….
(91) We allow no one to sit here. We prohibit loud noises. We keep our vehicles in a shade. They must
not disturb us.
Start like this : No one is allowed to sit here._______
(92) We will start our class work tomorrow. No pupil should neglect studies. You will learn every
lesson thoroughly. It can gives you full satisfaction.
Start like this : Our class work will be started tomorrow______________
(93) They open the gate. They see the watchman. They put questions before him. He answers them
well.
Start like this : The gate is opened______
(94) You must trust your friend. He won`t cheat you. I assure you of his kindness. You can’t repay it.
Start like this : Your friend must be trusted________
(95) We celebrate Diwali every year. We clean the house. Children buy crackers. Women draw
colourful rangolis.
Start like this : Diwali is celebrated by us_______
(96) Nikita is sick and she will go to the doctor. He will examine her body temperature. He will give an
injection. He will give also medicines. The doctor will give advice her to eat fresh and healthy
food.
Start like this : Nikita is sick and she will go to the doctor _______
(97) Raju wrote a poem. Sunil read it. He won the first prize. The principal and our teachers
congratulated him. He was very happy.
Start like this : A poem was written by_______
(98) Yesterday, there was a birthday party. My friends cleaned the house. They decorated the room.
They wished me, "Happy birthday." My mother cooked food.
Start like this : Yesterday there was a birthday party_________(99) Keyur won the first prize. The
chief guest gave him a gold medal. His friends congratulated him. His parents gave him a bicycle.
Start like this : The first prize was won by__________
(100)Remember natural resources are limited. We should not cut trees. We should not waste food. We
should waste electricity. We should grow more trees.
Start like this : Remember: Natural resources are limited ._______
(101)Mahagiri was an elephant. He was owned by merchant. A lot of work was taken by a merchant.
The elephant was sent to the forest by the merchant. People were carried by him from one place to
another.
Start like this : Mahagiri was an elephant__________
(102)Mahagiri was an elephant. He was owned by merchant. A lot of work was taken by a merchant.
The elephant was sent to the forest by the merchant. People were carried by him from one place to
another.
Start like this : Mahagiri was an elephant__________
(103)Mahagiri was an elephant. He was owned by merchant. A lot of work was taken by a merchant.
The elephant was sent to the forest by the merchant. People were carried by him from one place to
another.
Start like this : Mahagiri was an elephant__________
(104)Mahagiri was an elephant. He was owned by merchant. A lot of work was taken by a merchant.
The elephant was sent to the forest by the merchant. People were carried by him from one place to
another.
Start like this : Mahagiri was an elephant__________
(105)Mahagiri was an elephant. He was owned by merchant. A lot of work was taken by a merchant.
The elephant was sent to the forest by the merchant. People were carried by him from one place to
another.
Start like this : Mahagiri was an elephant__________
(106)Mahagiri was an elephant. He was owned by merchant. A lot of work was taken by a merchant.
The elephant was sent to the forest by the merchant. People were carried by him from one place to
another.
(119)"Who will bring the tickets?" everybody asked. Everyone looked at Amir. But Amir didn`t say
anything. So everyone cancelled the plan of going to a movie.
Begin like this:"By whom will the tickets be brought?" ________
(120)Once Mulla and his wife celebrated their wedding anniversary. They invited many friends and
relatives. The guest enjoyed the party happily. They thanked Mulla while going home.
Start like this : The wedding anniversary of Mulla and his wife was once_________
(121)Chirag is playing with a toy. He brakes the toy while playing. His mother gives him another toy.
But he throws the other toy away.
Start like this : A toy is being played by Chirag_______
(122)The kings enjoyed tasty food. They gave a lot of food of the poor. Many cooks made mouth-
watering dishes for the kings. The king also rewarded the cooks generously.
Start like this : Tasty food was enjoyed by the kings_________
(123)Many games are played all over the world nowadays. One such game is football. It is played
almost everywhere in Europe. The game has been made exciting by the professional players. These
professional players are paid lots of money.
Start like this : People are playing many games all__________
(124)What can I do you? You can help me in any way. I need your help. Will you help me?
Start like this : What can be done for you by me?_________
(125)We make 'ghee' from milk. We take out milk cream and collect it for a few days. Then we boil the
milk cream or butter turn it into 'ghee'.
Start like this : 'Ghee' is made from milk by us_________
(126)All of us have heard the name of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He loved children. Children called him
'Chacha Nehru'. We celebrate the 14th of November as the Children`s Day.
Start like this : The name of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru has been ________
(127)The Giant built a high wall around his garden. He put a notice on the gate. He said, "I will not
allow anybody to entre my garden." The children could not use the garden.
Start like this : A high wall was built around his___________
(128)All of you know me well. For years, poets and philosophers have written many books in praise of
me. They call me 'Mother Earth'. That is because for hundreds of years I have taken good care of
people.
Start like this : I am known well by all of you_________
(129)We can prevent the noise pollution very easily. We should not use more than one mechanical
device at a time. We should keep the volume of radios low. We can make the world a quieter
place.
Start like this : The noise pollution can be prevented ______________
(130)We use paper a lot in our life. We make it of trees. As we know we should not cut trees. So we
should not waste paper.
Start like this : Paper is used a lot in our_________
(131)Atlanta`s father left her in a jungle to die. But a boar took care of her. Hunters brought up her then
so she became brave huntress. To avoid marriage she laid down a condition.
Start like this : Atlanta was left in a jungle to die________
(132)Noise pollution causes great damage to our environment. How can we reduce noise pollution?
What steps should we take to control noise pollution? The WHO has suggested several steps to
control pollution.
Start like this : Great damage is caused to our________
(133)The peon rang the bell. The teacher called the students. She taught a new lesson to the class. The
students opened the books.
Start like this : The bell was rung by the peon____________
(134)We celebrate the Independence Day with great joy. The British ruled over us for two hundred
years. Gandhiji led our freedom struggle. The British killed many young Indians.
Start like this : The Independence Day is celebrated by _______
(135)All the newspaper printed the news of Blackhat`s arrest. People congratulated Emil. He invited his
friends to his grandmother`s house. They celebrated the end of Blackhat.
Start like this : The news of Blackhat`s arrest was printed _______
(136)The readers use the library magazines from morning to evening. The librarian issues books to the
members of the library. The children also visit the special 'Kid Section' in the library. They do not
make noise while being in the library.
Start like this : The library magazines are used from__________
(137)The boy has given me a coin to shine it. He has found it from the old bag. I have never seen such a
coin in my life. Even I haven`t thought about it.
Start like this : I have been given a coin by the boy________
(138)The boys cleaned the house. They decorated the hall. The girls drew rangoli. Mother cooked food.
Start like this : The house was cleaned by______
(139)On Ganesh Chaturthi, people worship Ganpati. They bring idols of Ganesh at home. They worship
them with devotion. At the end of this festival, they take idols in procession to lakes, rivers of seas.
Start like this : On Ganesh Chaturthi Ganpati is worshipped_________
(140)Darshan likes stamps. Dhaval gently removes stamps from letters. Dhaval carefully separates them
according to their countries. Dhaval pastes them in his album neatly.
Start like this : Stamps are liked by Darshan___________
(141)In the recess, we play hide-and-seek. Some students take breakfast. The peon makes tea and the
teachers drink it.
Start like this : Hide-and-seek is played by us______________
(142)I write my homework in the evening. Then I play cricket with my friends. Sometimes I watch a TV
serial at night. My grandmother tells me a story at night.
Start like this : My homework is written by me in the ______________
(143)Prem opened the door. The watchman gave him the keys. Prem took the keys and kept them on the
table.
Start like this : The door was opened by Prem______________
(144)Each candidate makes a speech. The teachers gives a ballot paper to every student. The students
cast only one vote. The teacher counts the votes.
Start like this : A speech is made by each candidate ______________
(145)Tomorrow we shall visit Diu. We shall see a sea. We will play basket ball there. We will eat
potato-chips.
Start like this : Diu will be visited by us tomorrow_________
(146)Yesterday we visited a zoo. There we saw many animals and birds. We ate ice-cream and drank
Pepsi.
Start like this : Yesterday a zoo was visited by us___________
(147)He was flying kites at that time. He saw one caught in the wire. He called his friends for help but
they did not like it.
Start like this : Kites were being flown by him at that __________
(148)Who will catch this parrot? Will you do it? Yes I can think over it. But I do not like this activity.
Start like this : By whom will this parrot be caught?____ _______
(149)"Who will bell the cat?" The nice thought. One mouse has brought a special bell. Everyone looked
at it. But no mouse spoke anything.
Start like this : By whom will the cat be bell?__________
(150)The children drew nice pictures in the competition. They were given the best facility and fresh
snacks. They felt joy after the competition. They were also shown a film 'Paintings and carvings of
the Ajanta and Ellora'.
Start like this : Nice pictures were drawn by the________
(151)Nature may save us at any cost. Nature has benefited us a lot of ages. It gives us life. We must not
forget its blessings on us and we must try by all means to protect it.
Start like this : Nature must be saved at any cost by us _______
(152)We all make mistakes. We should know our mistakes. But last time we forgot it. We must not
repeat our mistakes.
Start like this : Mistakes are made by all of us______
(153)The boy took new brushes. They painted the whole colourful paints. The giant saw it. He advised
him to be cooperative with the children.
Start like this : New brushes were taken by the________
(154)We should use our mobile phones wisely. We should never misuse them. Their misuse can bring in
horrible results. We should take enough care for that.
Start like this : Our mobile phones should be used___________
(155)Doctors often advise us to keep in good health. So we should take regular exercise to keep
ourselves fit and fine. We should avoid over-eating. Smoking can also harm our health a lot.
Start like this : We are often advised by doctors_________
(156)It is very easy to prepare instant coffee. We boil milk first. Then we filter it into cups as our
requirement. After that we add sugar and coffee powder as to meet out taste. Do you know who
discovered coffee?
Start like this : It is very easy to prepare instant__________
(157)It is very important these days to know how we send e-mails. First we draft the mail/letter offline.
Then we go online and enter the recipient`s e-mail address into 'To Box'. Then we click the 'send
button'.
Start like this : It is very important these days to know ______________
(158)Nikita is a girl of 15. She is a student of standard X. She lost her mother before six months.
Therefore she looks after her younger brother and sister. She does all the household work. She
does not spend enough time on study.
Start like this : Nikita is a girl of 15_________
(159)In the examination hall supervisors keep strict vigil over the examinees. Once they distribute
question papers, they do not allow the examinees to do any kind of interaction among themselves.
If the supervisors catch them doing any mischief, they penalize them.
Start like this : In the examination hall strict vigil is kept by _______
(160)We should play sports and games in the right spirit. We must not put into practice unfair means to
win them. If somebody makes such efforts, others must criticize them.
Start like this : Sports and games should be played by _______
(161)We must keep our vehicles in right order. Generally we don`t care for them they are in their right
order. But when they develop some defect, we get disturbed and search for a mechanic to sent
them right.
Start like this : Our vehicles must be kept in right __________
(162)A king built this palace in 16th century. We do not know the name of the King. But it is said that he
had killed all the workers who contributed in the construction. It had taken 12 years in building
that palace.
Start like this : This palace was built by a king in_____________
(163)People all over the earth have endangered our environment. They have cut down a large numbers
of trees and polluted air and water. They dispose harmful wastes, which is a great threat to our
environment.
Start like this : Our environment has been endangered _______
(164)It is said that an honest man is always rewarded. But in the world we find that the honest are
punished. Is this justice? Shouldn`t they be given reward for what they have suffered?
Start like this : People say that society always rewarded ______________
(165)Man uses animals for his selfish purposes. He kills them for inverting new medicines and vaccines.
He perform experiments on them to rest the effects of medicines and vaccines. He hunts them for
the sake of the entertainment.
Start like this : Animals are used by man for_____________
(166)The girl saw three men coming towards the hut. The girl could not understand their language. The
condition of the girl moved them. They washed her wounds with salt water.
Start like this : Three men were seen by the girl___________
(167)Our principal welcomed the new students. He also gave a speech. The students praised him. Our
principal thanked them.
Start like this : The new students were welcomed__________
(168)The clerk requests passengers to stand in a queue and he also tells them "If you do not follow this
instruction, I will not open the ticket window in time."
Start like this : The passengers are requested by_________
(169)Journalism and writers have many articles in praise of Sachin. People call him Run Machine
because he has made the highest runs in ODIs. We can never forget his contribution.
(195)Miss Sullivan made some finger movements on Helen’s palm. That was an exciting experience for
Helen as she got interested in the play and started imitating the movements.
Start like this : Miss Sullivan makes some finger movements on ________
(196)The boys were in the library. The librarian was giving books to the boys. The peon was arranging
the books in the cupboard. Some boys were reading newspapers in the comer.
Start like this : The boys are in the library ._______
(197)On the first day, Miss Sullivan gave Helen a doll and made some finger movements on her palm.
Helen succeeded in imitating the movements correctly. Soon she learnt to spell.
Start like this : On the first day, Miss Sullivan gives Helen a doll ._______
(198)Hellen Keller became deaf and blind when she was very young. Since she was deaf, she could not
speak. One day her parents found Miss Sullivan, a teacher for the deaf and blind.
Start like this : Hellen Keller becomes deaf and blind_______
(199)Once, there lived a boy named Rohan. He never listened to his parents. One day he went to see the
Golden Temple with his parents. There he saw a pond full of fish.
Start like this : Once, there lived a girl named Rashmi. _______
(200)Topsy and Turvey are twin pandas who live alone. Topsy is very lazy and loves to eat turkey all
day long, so he is very fat. Topsy tries to eat turkey.
Start like this : Topsy and Turvey were twin pandas_______
"But can a camel eat its hump?" asked Arpan to his teacher .
(17) Dev : Where are you going?
Devansh : To play. Come with me
Dev : Let's go to the stadium.
Devansh : What a wonderful idea!
(18) "Sit quietly, Chintan. What are you doing?"
" Sir, I did nothing. I am paying attention to you now "
" What a lie ! I saw you teasing Chirag, said Mr. Rana.
"Sorry sir," said Chintan.
(19) "Papa, I want 2000 rupees, Will you please give me?" said Aayushi.
"Why? "
"I want to help my poor friend."
"What a great idea, Take the money."
(20) Hello Sumitra, Are you busy now?"
"No, But why do you ask me so, Pooja"
"I want nothing. Don't waste your time in this way." Shut up and get lost."
(21) "What is your name?, The manager asked the stranger. "Vijay Chauhan."
"Please, sit on this chair and tell me why have you come here?" "To give you this letter from my
master."
(22) The teacher asked, "Who broke this window glass?" "It was I who did it, Sir", said Manoj. "What a
brave boy you are ! You admitted your fault showing real bravery." "Thank you, Sir."
(23) "Will you have tea and Biscuits, Kavya?" Said Mita.
"Yes. I shall love them."
"Please, take it and enjoy."
"Thanks a lot" said Kavya.
(24) "Are you ill?"
"No," said Ronak.
"Then why are you sitting idly like this. Go out at once and help you brother." said Virendra.
"Sure, papa."
(25) "What a cold day it is today ! Let's have some hot tea and Dalvadas." said Vishvas.
"It is really a good idea."
"Oh ! But the tea-stall is closed. What shall we do?" said Vishvas to Alpesh.
(26) "How delicious this Kaju Katri is! Did you like it, Khushi?", said Jhanvi.
"Certainly. Who prepared this for us?", Said Khushi.
"My mother."
"Let me go and thank your mother," said Kushi to Jhanvi.
(27) Mr. Desai : Take this heavy bag to my office .
Coolie : Sir, it will cost more.
Mr. Desai : Don't worry. I will pay 200 rupees to you.
Coolie : Thank you, Sir. What a kind person you are !
(28) Dhruvi : Good morning, Riddhi. How are you?
"You are right. Sometimes I forget to take it back and many times the borrower forgets to return",
said I.
(38) "Lily, do you know the nature of an oath?"
"I don't know what you mean, sir," said she.
"There, may it please your honour," said the lawyer to the judge. "Her evidence cannot be taken
"let's see," said the judge.
(39) Ahmed : Good morning, Sir.
Mr Shah : Good morning. What book is there in your hands?
Ahmed : Hamlet, Sir.
Mr Shah : Let me have it for a week, will you?
Ahmed : All right, Sir.
(40) "Show me some new purses, please" said Rina to the salesman.
"Foreign or Indian?" Said the salesman.
"Both" said Rina.
"Wait a minute, Please" Said the salesman.
(41) Keyur : Do you know that man?
Diya : Yes, he is my uncle.
Keyur : Can I talk to him?
Diya : What do you want from him?
(42) "What happened to your brother?" I asked Maya.
"He met with an accident," Maya said.
"When?"
"Yesterday."
(43) "Did you call me. Dada?" asked Taruna.
"What are you doing?"
"Nothing. what can I do for you, Dada?
"Go and light the kitchen fire." said the postmaster.
(44) "Who are you?" said the swallow.
"I am the Happy Prince."
"Why are you weeping then? asked the swallow.
"My heart is moved when I see misery of my people.
(45) Mona said to Smita, "Where are you going now?
Smita said "I am going to a beauty- shop"
Mona said, "Wait, I shall accompany you."
(46) "Are you Bob?" the man asked doubtfully
"Yes I am. But who are you?"
"Don't you recognize me? I am Jimmy."
"Oh, I am sorry. How forgetful I am?"
(47) "How lovely this book is?"
"Yes."
"Where did you buy it from?" asked Sunny to Sona "From the book- shop near my house. Do you
want to buy one like this?"
(48) Rucha : Please, help me to complete this project
Rushil : Sorry, I am busy this time.
Rucha : When will you be free?
Rushil : You can tell me after one hour.
(49) Tarun : Where is Mr. Shah? Is he well?
Tinu : He is not very well. He has gone to see the doctor.
Tarun : How sad! Is he worried about something?
Tinu : Yes. His son is the reason of his worry.
(50) Nasruddin : Haven’t you got mangoes from India?
Fruitman : I’ve got nice mangoes from India.
Nasruddin : How much are they?
Fruitman : They are one dinar each, sir. All are good, taste any of
them.
(51) Janak : Sir, can I begin this speech with my introduction?
Sir : What a good idea!
Janak : How many lines shall I write for introduction.
Sir : Write not more than five lines.
(52) Anand : Let’s go for a walk.
Mihir : Where shall we go?
Anand : We will go to a nearby garden.
Mihir : What a great idea!
(53) Doctor : How are you now?
Patient : I feel much better now.
Doctor : Continue the same medicine.
Patient : Thank you, doctor.
(54) Papa : Rahul, how was your first day at school?
Rahul : Ok. Papa. But I haven’t got any friends yet.
Papa : Well, it’s O.k. You will make friends in a day or two.
(55) Shepherd : Your Majesty, you’re worth exactly twenty-five shillings.
King : Twenty - five shillings! This is simply an insult.
Shepherd : Pardon me, your majesty, it’s only simple arithmetic.
King : What do you mean by that? Explain.
(56) Gulliver : Please take away my chains. I want to move about.
King : You must be careful while walking. You mustn’t walk on
my people.
Gulliver : I promise I will be very careful.
King : (to his men) Take away his chains. He is not a dangerous
man.
(57) Policeman : Athwa Police Station. Can I help you?
Doctor : Since when have you been suffering from this trouble?
Patient : For the last three days. I can’t eat anything. Please do something.
Doctor : (Gives medicines) Take these capsules twice a day for five
days.You will be all right.
Patient : Thank you, sir.
(78) Neha : What a fine wrist watch you are wearing!
Mithun : Do you like it?
Neha : Yes, where did you buy it from?
Mithun : Actually my Papa has brought it from U.S.A. It’s a gift from
him.
(79) Vipul : Why didn’t you come to school yesterday?
Sohil : Because I had viral infection.
Vipul : Now how do you feel? Have you consulted your physician?
Sohil : Yes, I feel better today. So I have come to school.
(80) King : Where is the Abbot of Canterbury? Is he present here?
Shepherd : Yes, I am here my lord.
King : Can you answer my question now?
Shepherd : My answers are ready. But please pardon me if one or two
of them displease you, sir.
(81) King : What are you doing here? Why haven’t you gone home yet?
Beggar : Sir, I have lost a rupee. I have been searching for it since
morning.
King : You are a very greedy man. Return the whole amount to me.
(82) Bunty : I am learning to ride my uncle’s bike, Montu.
Montu : Not possible. Your uncle is not such a stupid person that he will
trust you.
Bunty : Do you want to bet? I will show you on Sunday.
(83) The manager : What is your name?
Chintan : My name is Chintan.
The manager : Do you know English well?
Chintan : I certainly do.
(84) Rekha : “What will you do after the board exam?”
Roshan : “I’m planning to visit Goa.”
Rekha : “With whom will you go?”
Roshan : “I shall go there with my friends.”
(85) The captain : “We have won the match.”
The teacher : “What was your score?”
The captain : “I scored twenty-seven runs.”
The teacher : “It proved to be a captain’s match.”
(86) Mihir : “Can you show me some gifts?”
Trader : “These are the gifts.”
"What particular skills do you know?" said the manager very angrily.
(107)Poonam : Good evening, Ketan. Where is your friend Kushal?
Ketan : Good evening. He is at home. He is preparing for the
examination today.
Poonam : Yeasterday I saw him playing cricket.
Ketan : Are you sure? Did you stop him?
(108)"Sir, shall we plant some plants here?" said the monitor.
"Yes, you can. I think you can plant an Ashoka plant." Said the teacher Mr. Joshi.
"I think it will be a problem in future." said Umesh.
"What will be the problem?" asked Minakshi.
"There will be many ants on it and they will enter our rooms." said Sonal
(109)Ram said to Sita, "Why would you not stay at home? Why will you take trouble for me?"
Sita said with seriousness, "O lord ! it is not the trouble that I want to share with you but it is my
joy that I wish to share."
Ram said with surprise, "How can you get the joy in the dark forest and in a hut?"
Sita said with love, "My joy lies in the footsteps of mu husband.""
(110)The principal said to the pupils, "we shall celebrate the Van Mahotsav in our school. Are you all
ready?"
All said, "Yes sir. We are with you. Please guide is what to do." The principal said. "You will have
to take part in different activities and make this celebration a success."
The pupils in one voice said, "we will surely make it a success.""
(111)The angle touched the model and said, "It's too soft."
"But very touch," said the Lord excited. "You cannot imagine what this mother can do and
endure."
"Can it think?"
"Not only think, but can reason and compromise too," said the Lord."
(112)Uncle : Meeta, Good evening.
Meeta : Good evening.
Uncle : Congratulations on winning a prize in the debate competition.
Meeta : Thank you uncle. "
(113)Krupa : What are you going to do tomorrow?
Kush : to visit the sea shore.
Krupa : what a good idea ! With whom will you go?
Kush : With my cousin."
(114)"Do you know my younger brother, Darshan?" said Kiran to Payal.
"I know only the meaning of Darshan," said she with a smile.
"What a fantastic reply it is !" said he.
"It's my nature to give a fantastic reply to a fantastic question." She said coolly."
(115)"How beautiful the Kankariya lake looks !" said miss Bru.
"We are proud of this lake", said Amit, a tourist guide.
"Are there anyother interesting places to visit?" said Miss Bru.
(135)An American tourist said, " What a wonderful painter you are !"
Mr. Hussein said, "I have been painting sine my childhood, sir."
The tourist said, "When did you last arrange an exhibition in the U.S.A?"
Mr. Hussein said, "In 1990."
(136)Uncle : Khushboo, Good evening. Congratulations on your winning a
prize in the debate competition.
Khushboo : Good evening. Thank you, uncle. I spoke well but I was not
sure that I would win the prize.
Uncle : I've heard that you are now going to take part in the
competition at the district level.
Khoshboo : Yes, I'm. I will try my luck.
Uncle : Good luck and good-bye.
(137)"You should be patient, Orpheus," the friends said.
Orpheus said, " I can't live without her, so I will go to Hades."
The friends said, " You will have to face many difficulties."
Orpheus said , " I will face all the difficulties."
(138) "Bela, do you know that my company has given me a new assignment?" said Anita.
"What a good news ! Where?"
"In Banglore at our new branch."
Oh ! What a wonderful city it is ! Don't refuse to go."
(139)"What is the matter, Amisha?" said Sonal.
"I have no mood."
"Let's go to see a movie."
"Which movie shall we see?"
"Babul."
(140)"Hennry, I think house is on fire", she cried.
"You think?" I replied, "you ought to know."
I can smell something burning, can't you?"
"Yes, I can. What is it?" I asked
"Never mind what it is," she said "come and put it out."
(141)Traffic police said to a young man, "Did you see the red light on the cross-roads?"
"Yes, I did but my bicycle didn't."
"What a clever chap ! Next time ask your bicycle to be careful."
"Pardon me this time, please."
(142)Mrs Brams : Was this announcement about the bus to Vadodara, Akram?
Akram :Yes, it said that there was a breakdown and there would be no
direct bus till 12:00.
Mrs Brams : Is there any other alternative?
Akram : Let's go and at the inquiry counter.
(143)Policeman : How did the man steal away the purse? What did the man
look like?
Raghu : As the salesman handed me my carry bag, I saw a man blue
shirt and trousers running away so I don't know anything about the purse.
Policeman : Do you have anything more to say?
Raghu : Sorry. I have nothing to add.
(144)The unemployed man said, "I want some work here in your factory. Do you have any?"
The manager said. "Sorry, here we don't have any job for you. You may go elsewhere."
"I know some particular skills, Sir." Said the unemployed man.
"What particular skills do you know?" said the manager very angrily.
(145)"Sir, shall we plant some plants here?" said the monitor.
"Yes, you can. I think you can plant an Ashoka plant." Said the teacher Mr. Joshi.
"I think it will be a problem in future." said Umesh.
"What will be the problem?" asked Minakshi.
"There will be many ants on it and they will enter our rooms." said Sonal
(146)Mukesh returned home and said to his sister, "Where did papa go?"
Mitali said, "I don't have any idea. Please don't disturb me now."
Mukesh said, "I am very hungry today. Please cook something for me."
Mitali said, "I can prepare only tea. Will you like to take?"
Mukesh said, "Yes that will be nice. Thank you."
(147)The principal said to the pupils, "we shall celebrate the Van Mahotsav Day in our school. Are you
all ready?"
All said, "Yes sir. We are with you. Please guide us what to do." The principal said. "You will
have to take part in different activities and make this celebration a success."
The pupils in one voice said, "we will surely make it a success."
(148)Teacher : Rakesh, you came late yesterday and today you are again late. Stand
up on the bench.
Rakesh : I am very sorry, Sir. I forgot to wind my watch and did not know
the time this morning.
Teacher : Make a regular habit of winding your watch otherwise I shall have
to complain the principal.
Rakesh : Pardon me, Sir. I shall not come late again."
(149)"How lazy you look !" said the old man. "Which of you is the laziest? I will give him a rupee."
Tom at once jumped up and said, "I am the laziest here. Give the rupee to me."
"No. no." said the man, "You are too active."
"Give it to me, then," said Dick, sitting up. "I am the laziest."
"I don't think you are," said the man."
(150)"Where did you hide wealth, O father?" asked the eldest son.
"I have hidden the wealth in our field" replied the dying father.
"How difficult it is for us to find it out ! " said the youngest son.
"Let's all dig it out", suggested the eldest son."
(151)"Show me your license," said the police officer to the truck driver.
"I haven't got it with me, sir"
"What an irresponsible man you are ! You have to pay the fine."
"Please forgive me. I shall keep it with me."
(152)"It is time for you to take your lunch," said mother.
"Please, let me finish my experiment first," said Paresh.
"When will you finish it?"
"Oh, Mummy, how impatient you are !"
(153)The unemployed man said, "I want some work here in your factory. Do you have any?"
The manager said. "Sorry, here we don't have any job for you. You may go elsewhere."
"I know some particular skills, Sir." Said the unemployed man.
"What particular skills do you know?" said the manager very angrily.
(154)"Sir, shall we plant some plants here?" said the monitor.
"Yes, you can. I think you can plant an Ashoka plant." Said the teacher Mr. Joshi.
"I think it will be a problem in future." said Umesh.
"What will be the problem?" asked Minakshi.
"There will be many ants on it and they will enter our rooms." said Sonal
(27) The teacher caught the boy. He was copying from other in exam. (who, whom, whose)
(28) Kerala is a coastal state. Goa is also a coastal state. (either...or, neither...nor, not only.. but also)
(29) How does this robot work? All the students want to know it.(that, what, how)
(30) A model walks gracefully. Nitisha walks gracefully like her. (So, asif, that)
(31) A book has many pictures. Show me that type of book. (such...as, same...as)
(32) Do you know Jethalal? He lives in Gokuldham Society in Mumbai. (Who, whom, whose)
(33) Arunima was confident. She had a little fear to return back from the Everest. (However, so that,
therefore)
(34) Repair the chair. Its leg is broken. (Whom, whose, which)
(35) Uttarayan is the festival. People fly kites whole the day. (why, where, when)
(36) Nidhi is intelligent. She can easily answer your question. (too, enough, to)
(37) Bharatbhai earns much. He does not spend much. (Though, so that, because)
(38) Dr. Hathi can work hard. He is very fat. (and, so, but)
(39) You have listened something. It is not the complete truth. (What, why, who)
(40) Our surpanch will host the flag. Our principal will host the flag. (neither....nor, either...or,
both...,and )
(41) Yug went to Canada. He could get higher education. (so that, so.... that)
(42) Nehru was kept in Dehradun Jail. It was on a hill station. (which, whom, where)
(43) Arvind Kejarival lost the election. People had no trust on him.(and, but, because)
(44) Kapil's show comes on a certain Day. Can you tell me the day? (why, when, where)
(45) Katrina is very beautiful. She can attract anyone. (so....that, so that, yet)
(46) Axaykumar met some Army officers. He wanted to perform the role of a Colonel. (And, but,
therefore)
(47) Life is not a bed of roses. We should be ready to face problems in life.(since, though, yet)
(48) Apurva reads Eight hours a day. He can pass the GPSC exam. (in order that, therefore, as soon as)
(49) Kishan will join music class. He wants to learn playing Banjo. (and, but, because)
(50) A mad man laughs in a strange way. Priyansh laughs like him. (as if, and, when)
(51) The king was ill. The people heard the news. They crowded to the palace. They wished to inquire
about his health.
(52) The king was ill. The people heard the news. They crowded to the palace. They wished to inquire
about his health.
(53) Honest persons don't tell lies. They do not cheat others. People honour them. They love them too.
(54) A person cannot know about the future. He cannot prevent problems from coming. He should do
his daily work well. He should not be discouraged easily.
(55) The shepherd saw the traveller. He was coming to- wards the cave. He rose to welcome him. He
offered him a place in his cave.
(56) Hari wanted to study further. He was a poor coolie's son. His daily income was only 40 Rs. He
decided to help his father to support the family.
(57) Vikram Rathod is my friend. He is a doctor. He is very honest. He treats poor patients free of
charge.
(58) It was their good luck. They found their lost son. He was sitting on the steps of the temple. It was
built outside the village.
(59) Aunt Jane handed a cheque of ten pounds to Jill. She could pay off just one of her bills. She could
say one thing atleast really belongs to her. She sent the cheque to the doctor.
(60) We lost our way. We asked a home guard to help us. He was a stranger to the place. He could not
help us.
(61) Let us all be true Indians. Let us all work for her unity. In that way we can make her great. We can
make it prosperous too.
(62) The Earth goes round the Sun once a year. You donot know the fact. It is very strange. The fact is
known to every educated person.
(63) Both the sisters used a high stool. They both scram- bled up on to the ledge. It was not very wide.
It was high enough from the ground for some degree of security.
(64) I agreed instantly. I spoke to him a little more. Was there any other course he preferred? I wanted
to find out this.
(65) Mr. lyre was not perturbed. He did not get angry with his wife. He served Abdul with his own
hands. He sat down beside him to eat his meal.
(66) India became free in 1947. At that time there were more than five hundred small states. Sardar
Patel united the nation. He was a bold leader.
(67) We lost our way. We asked a home guard to help us. He was a stranger to the place. He could not
help us.
(68) The Taj Mahal is a wonderful monument. It was built by Shah Jahan. It was built in the memory of
his wife, Mumtaj. It is on the banks of the river Yamuna.
(69) Pollution is caused by industrialization. It is also caused by increase in population. Pollution must
be control- led. If not, people will die of it.
(70) The computer is a machine. It is a mechanical brain. It can solve many mathematical problems. It
can not feel like human beings.
(71) opened the cash box on the table. I took out hundred rupees note. It was given to me by the lady.
She had come earlier.
(72) You type in a keyword in the search engine. It will search its database. It will display the websites.
These websites are related to the keyword.
(73) Krunal heard the news of his friend's accident. He soon rushed to the hospital. He went to see his
friend. He had been run over by a truck.
(74) Gandhiji had been kept at Yeravada Central prison, It was in Maharashtra. My father said so.
(75) Ram went to the battlefield. Soon he realized the fact. The young warrior was Kush. Ram felt
fatherly feelings for him.
(76) There are no ghosts in the world. Science says this. People should not afraid of them. They need
not keep themselves in doors at night.
(77) It is very much uneconomic to go on paying rent year after year. We realised it. It is possible you
can buy and enjoy a home of your own.
(78) We can set our biological clock by practice. We can practise the same action at the same time. We
can carry it on for a longer period. This is the good news.
(79) He was unable to study further. He said this in the interview. He lived in a village. His father
earned only 40 Rs. a day.
(80) Hemant was given a cash prize. He was also given a certificate of merit. He was given this for his
achievement. He had excelled in achieving the unprecedented target in sales.
(81) Television is an invention of science. It is a great invention of science. It gives knowledge to the
people, It gives entertainment to the people.
(82) Shruti left the train. She would forget the brief en counter soon. It would stay with me for the rest
of the journey. It would also stay with him for some time later.
(83) On a tall column, there stood the statue. The column was high above the city. It was the statue of a
Happy Prince. It was gilded all over with leaves of gold.
(84) The train is running in time. The announcement said so. The train will come late. The commuters
are say- ing so.
(85) This speech was delivered. It was delivered by Swami Vivekanand. Swamiji was the representative
of Hindu religion from India. The speech was delivered in Chicago U.S.A.
(86) We were studying in the Sarvoday High School. At that time Kantibhai Suthar was Principal. He
was a scholar of English Literature. He taught us English subject very interestingly.
(87) Martin Luther King was called the Gandhiji of the black people. He fought for the rights of the
black people. He fought non violently. He fought in U.S.A.
(88) Natubhai Patel Sir will retire in next Month. He will be 59 years old. He has served as a teacher for
33 years. It is certain.
(89) Ashishbhai met many rich people of the village. He tried to get some help. No one helped him. He
returned home with a heavy heart.
(90) Navinbhai is a poor man. He is always ready to help us. He is kind at heart. He likes to help
everyone.
(91) Anokhi looked at the statue. She was greatly surprised. The statue resembled her a lot. The statue
was prepared by an unknown idol maker.
(92) The message was very important. It was sent by e-mail. He could not access the net. The server
was out of order then.
(93) Alan ran off to the sports ground. He flew as fast as his legs would carry him to the sports ground.
He arrived. The game had already started then.
(94) The Maharaja was a poor tennis player. There was someone. He was even worse. The Maharaja
was delighted to discover this.
(95) Honesty is not the mark of any particular class. It is also not related to education. It has nothing to
do with wealth. Experience has taught me this.
(96) The office is closed for lunch break. It keeps closed from 1: 00 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m. You must come
before 1: 00 p.m. you must come after 2: 30 p.m.
(97) Hanumanthappa wanted to study further. He was a poor coolie's son. His daily income was only 40
rupees. He decided to help his father to support the family.
(98) Mahendra Jaggad is my friend. He is a doctor. He is very honest. He treats poor patients free of
change.
(99) It was their good luck. They found their lost son. He 10 was sitting on the steps of the temple. It
was built outside the village.
(100)Aunt Jane handed a cheque of ten pounds to Jill. She could pay off just one her bills. She could say
one thing at least really belongs to her. She sent the cheque to the doctor.
(101)We lost our way. We asked a home-guard to help us. He was a stranger to the place. He could not
help us.
(102)India became free in 1947. At that time there were more than five hundred states. Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel united the country. He was a bold leader.
(103)Let us all be true Indians. Let us all work for her unity. In that way we can make her great. We can
make it prosperous too.
(104)Honest people do not tell lies. They do not cheat others. People honour them. They love them too
(105)Honest persons do not tell lie. They do not cheat others. People honour them. People love them
too.
(13) The governors at other provinces complain the Shah that the new governor was highly honest.
There was also a complain that he had secretly kept money.
(14) Where the governor approached the Shah , he rebuked him of robbing the poor and behaving
dishonestly for his master. He than asked him what precious treasure he carried in the iron chest.
(15) The following behaviour was noticed by a scientist which was making a study of ants. A number
of ant were down in a pit when they had killed some flies and other insects of food.
(16) Harry was waiting for a bus on the cross - road. He show a accident. A school bus drove very fast
by its driver.
(17) During the civil war , Truth bought gifts for the shoulders with money raised from her lectures and
helping fugitive slaves find work and housing after the war , she continued her tirade for a Lord
and against racial justice.
(18) I am enough strong to fight my battles , I am bought up by my kind parents. They would fill bad if
I became independent.
(19) We visited the Science City who is situated at Ahmedabad next Sunday. We riched there at 2 : 30
a.m.
(20) Madhuben has been suffering of “ Chicken Gunia ” since last twenty days. She gave treatment by
his family doctor
(21) Many years before in kerala , One's there lived a king whom name was King mahabali.
(22) The son is great source of energy unless we could find a good way of use it. It's energy is stored in
food by plants.
(23) The leopard jumped on the dog slept in a corner. King Krushnadev's older son ran saving the dog.
(24) Neha started to weep. so she thought that the leopard in the house will kill his parents when they
returned ,
(25) Ice hockey is to fast a game to my liking. Field hockey too is a excited game.
(26) Antonio was a merchant whom lived in venies - a prosperously city in Italy.
(27) Very few student in my class is as clever than Parth. This puzzle is too tough for he to be solved.
(28) The better way of avoid stress is to learn what to relax. Don't pay many attention to your worries.
(29) Shital is richer then me. She is enough rich to buy a Audi car but she mostly travels by bus
(30) Raju ' s hobby is to make a modal aircraft. He doesn't make plans for sell. He make them for fun.
(31) The new governor went by his camel from village to village listen to the complains of his people.
He lived a very simple life and made no saw of his high position.
(32) The old woman was afraid of cross the road there fore she fears that she might be dashed down by
the horse's feet. Her feet was weak.
(33) Many years before in Kerala once there lived a king whom name was king mahabali. He loves his
people very much.
(34) A Greek slave named Aesop bought together a collection of stories. Today we know it as Aesop's
Fables. One of the fable deals with a dispute among the sun and the wind.
(35) I want too become a shoulder. I have joint N.C.C. form class VIII only so I have a good physique
and I want to serve my country in future.
(36) The birth centenary of sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was celebrating here yesterday for great
enthusiastie as a part of celebration, a blood donating camp was jointly organized by the youth club
and the red cross society at the local hospital.
(37) From than on I mate Mr. Franks everyday Wednesday. Wednesday was my day of from the school
hostel.
(38) It was one of the hot autumn nights. The old banker was remembering how, fifteen years before, he
had given a party on a similar autumn evening. Very few garden parties in that village had been so
gorgeous as that one.
(39) As the methods of autofab advanse, the for of raw materials will be unimportant. Sophisticated
Sop
autofab machines would be capable in rearranging molecular structures to generate many objects
from them.
(40) Sardar Patel was one of the great leader of India. He was the most trusted person of Gandhiji.. He
brought 562 small state together. He is well known for the Bardoli satyagraha and unity of India.
Section - E
(2) Study the following table and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
Invention Inventor Year Country
Aeroplane Orville and Wilbur Wright 1903 USA
Bicycle K. Macmillan 1839 UK
Motor - Cycle G. Dailmler 1829 Germany
Sewing machine B. Thimminier 1829 France
Telephone Alexander Bell 1876 UK
(3) Study the following pie-chart
chart of Bhavikkumar's monthly income. write a paragraph in about 80
words based on it.
(4) Study the following pie-chart showing the percentage of failling students in the preliminary exam.
of the school and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(5) Study the following details and write a paragraph about 80 words based on it.
(6) Study the following table and write paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
No Main Character Source of Story Shows ideal love between
1 Ram - Laxman, Bharat The Ramayana Brothers
2 Heer - Ranjha Folk - tale of Panjab Man and Women
3 Shravan and his Parents The Ramayana Parents - son
4 Romeo - Juliet English Folk tale Man and Women
Excellent English by Suresh Mangukiya 204
Oscar English Grammar
(8) Study the following graph of Dhirenbhai's car value (rupees) and write a paragraph in about 80
words based on it.
(9) Study the following comparative table of three models and write a paragraph in about 80 words
based on it.
(19) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(21) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(22) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(23) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(24) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(25) Read the IPL Ticket and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(26) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(27) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(28) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(29) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(30) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(31) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(32) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(33) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(34) Read the data and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(35) Read the graph bar and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(36) Read the invitation card and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(37) Study the picturee and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(38) Study the picture and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
(39) Study the details of the entry ticket and write a paragraph in about 80 words based on it.
There are many characters in this cartoon series such as Bheem, Chutki, Raju and a monkey named
Jaggu. My favorite cartoon character is Chhota bheem. I also like a character of Chutki in Chhota
Bheem. She is very cute and beautiful. Chhota Bheem first appeared in pogo T.V. in 2008. Bheem lives
in Dholakpur. Dholakpur is ruled is by king Indraverma, who likes Bheem very much. Bheem protects
the city from many evils like Keechak, Kirmada, Mangal Singh etc. Bheem always fights for justice and
destroys evils. I like him because he is very strong and powerful. He likes laddoos, especially made by
Tuntun aunty. Tuntun aunty is Chutki’s mother. She is also round in shape like her laddoos. Bheem’s
best friends are Jaggu and Raju. Kalia always feels jealous of Bheem but Bheem likes him too. There
are Dholu and Bholu the identical twins.
In the series we see Bheem helping everyone in Dholakpur and also the neighbouring kingdom. He
made a tree house for his friend Jaggu. He fights the dacoits alone and gets back the things that they
have looted from the people. All these qualities of Bheem make him my favourite character.
1. Stress Management
(Points : What is stress? — it's effects — signs of stress — how to overcome stress)
Stress has become an inescapable part of today's world. People are facing stress everywhere, whether it
is their homes, offices or even while driving on the road. The world has become a very stressful place.
In many cases it is because there are genuine reasons for stress and in some cases it is because people do
not know how to cope with stress. Stress is nothing but the incapability of the human mind to cope with
the physical and imagined threats that it has to encounter on a daily basis.
Stress can lead to all sorts of mental and physical illnesses. Stress management is the only way by which
stress can be coped with. The main signs of stress could be fear, pain, anger, fatigue, emotional arousal,
humiliation, frustration, loss of concentration, non-occurrence of an expected event, occurrence of an
unexpected event, death/separation of a loved one etc. Clearly, to enjoy life it is nowadays absolutely
vital that all of us develop the following skills that will give us the ability to control our responses to
stress. Here are some important tips for stress management:
• Do only one thing at a time. This is the simplest and best way to start your day. Focus as much as
possible on doing one thing at a time. • A hectic schedule is also one of the major causes of stress so
simplify your schedule by reducing the number of commitments in your life just to the essential ones
and get some room for fun and family. • Do some activities like walk, hike, play a sport, go for a run, hit
the gym etc. This will give you positive energy and physical fitness to fight with stress.
Finance is one of the main drains of your energy and some of stress in your life. Spend less by shopping
less and find ways to have fun that don't involve spending money. Be creative in the field you like most.
Throwing yourself into a creative activity is a great way to reduce stress. Do time management and be
early in works you do in your routine. Things always take much time then expectation so schedule some
buffer time to reduce stress and enjoy the work. Really in this modem world where over 80% people are
having some or other problems and that problems lead them to stress we have to be very careful about
ourselves and be stress free by applying stress management techniques in our life.
My Grandparents
Grandparents are the very elder member of the family. They are the most influential and important
person in the household. In everyone’s life, they are most important. They love us so much and care
for us selflessly and endlessly.
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No one can take place in the heart, which special place they hold in our heart.
They know very well about the life because they suffered the whole life from the childhood to old. It is
the primary reason they know all as compared to us. They never show us the wrong way for the life
and always gives us advice and give guides for every step of life.
My grandparents are so lovable, caring, mature and patient. My grandparents always taught to me for
make an always good behaviour with all especially, with our elders. They taught me how to lead a
respectable and fruitful life.
They share their all experience with me what they had done and what enjoyment they had joy. My
grandparents always help to me for any problem and taught me to do a great thing in life.
I know that all thing they taught to me for my better life. And help me to take a right decision in life. I
am not worrying that time when they showed me for doing anything.
My grandmother age is 65 years old, and grandfather age is 70 years old. But still, they have a young
heart and do not seem to look so old like other people of the same age.
Always I notice that my grandparents are so conscious of his health and good physical being. My
grandparents make all efforts for not seem to so old. Every day they do yoga and meditation for their
good health. They are doing this exercises for moving at this old age. I admire with my grandparents
because they are so healthy and active throughout the day.
They also teach me to yoga so that I can have a healthy skin and body. At this age also so strong desires
towards leading an enjoyable house. They are full of and kindness bonding and family bonding. They
are very modern yet firmly believe in family values. I have a big joint family. We are total 12 members
in my house. We all love and respect each other a lot. My grandparents play a significant role in the
great love and intimacy in the entire family.
They considered as an ideal couple in my relatives. People of all age love them and respects them a lot.
They always have this aim of life for to see my family happy and healthy. At this age also they are very
particular about their dressing and watch what they are wearing and how they look.
They have a good general knowledge as today also they regularly read the newspaper, books, and
economics. I think I am blessed to have such good-hearted, lovable and unique grandparents. I learn
many new things from each day. They are my role models. Nobody can ever replace them in my lives.
OR
I have a sweet, loving grandmother. She is seventy years old. Her hair has turned grey. Yet, she is very
active and always smiles. Her name is Sukanya Chowdhury. Every day she worships Goddess Kali very
sincerely. I get ‘prasad’ from her. She gets up early in the morning. She calls me to wake up. My
grandmother cares for everybody. She tells me stories of ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata’. She knows
many fairy tales. I love her very much.
My grandfather is seventy-two years old. His name is Sanjay Chowdhury. He is alert about his
health. He goes out for a walk every morning. He loves to read books. He is very wise. He teaches me
many things. He loves me deeply. I also love and respect my grandfather.
My grandparents are my guide, my teacher and my friends. I learn many new things while enjoying in
their company. I thank God for blessing me with such wonderful grandparents.
3.Hard Work Always Wins
Hard work is the most important key to success. The achievements without hard work are impossible.
An idle person can never gain anything if they sit and wait for the better opportunity to come. The
person who is working hard is able to gain the success and happiness in life. Nothing is easy to be
achieved in life without doing any hard work.
We have all heard of the old saying, “ Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat ! ” If you want
something done you had better get your chin up and do it. Basically success, fortunes and dreams aren’t
created by themselves. They are created by work.
The Edison was working for 21 hours a day, and he sleeps only for 2 or 3 hours on the Laboratory
tables with his books as his pillow. The Mahatma Gandhi worked ceaselessly day and night and he won
freedom for his country. The hard work is a price that we pay for success in the life. Our great former
president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam has achieved all this success only through sheer hard work. To support
his studies, he started off as a newspaper vender. Then in his engineering studies, he worked very hard
and bagged scholarships. Even our former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who was born in the village
without electricity studied in candlelight and still stood first throughout his academic career. Sunil Mittal
started a small bicycle business in Ludhiyana From then on with his sheer hard work, he moved on and
finally founded Airtel.
There is no easy way to do hard work. You have to find your passion, stay, focused and keep at the
task until the job is done. Success never comes to one who sits idle. It is said,
“ Fortune Favors The Brave. ”
Unfortunately today’s modern youth wants everything very fast. This is a fast food era! People want
to have success in their life without exerting much but “There Is No Short Cut Of Success. ”
Helen Keller
Birth date : June 27, 1880, Birthplace : West Tuscumbia, Alabama -early childhood and illness- formal
education deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree-writings- death: June 1, 1968- posthumous
honours.
Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and a
lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her teacher, Anne
Sullivan, taught her language allowing the girl to blossom as she learned to communicate. The story of
how Keller's teacher has become widely known through the dramatic depictions of the play and film The
Miracle Worker. Her birthplace in West Tuscumbia, Alabama, is now a museum and sponsors an annual
"Helen Keller Day". Her birthday on June 27 is commemorated as Helen Keller Day in the U.S. state of
Pennsylvania and was authorized at the federal level by presidential proclamation by president Jimmy
Carter in 1980, the 100th anniversary of her birth.
A prolific author, Keller was well-travelled and outspoken in her convictions. A member of the Socialist
party of America and the Industrial Workers of the World, she campaigned for women's suffrage, labour
rights, socialism, antimilitarism, and other similar causes. Helen proved to the world that deaf people
could all learn to communicate and that they could survive. She also taught that deaf people are capable
of doing things that hearing people can do: She is one of the most famous deaf people in history and she
is an idol to many deaf people in the world.
1 . Woman Education and Women Empowerment
Women Empowerment is empowering the women to take their own decisions. Empowering women
is to make them in all aspects from mind, thought, rights, decisions etc. It is to bring equality in the
society for both male and female in all area. Women empowerment is very necessary to make the bright
future of family, society and country. Women need fresh and more capable environment so that they can
take their own right decisions.
In order to make the country fully developed, women empowerment is an essential to get the goal of
development. There are many strategies started by the government of India in order to bring women
development. Women empowerment is very important because the population of women is around 50%
of the total population of the world. In our country. The boy-child often gets preference for education
and health diet over the child. The society should be made aware that both boy and girl child are equal
and they both should have equal rights.
All Children should be given equal, free and compulsory education, this is what our constitution has
accepted and recommended. An educated woman can serve not only the family but also the whole
society and nation. I strongly believe that there should be no distinction between a male or female child
of a family. The women education and empowerment has benefitted the country, family and society
also. Let us take a vow to work for it. No woman will be illiterate or dependent. There are special
schemes of the government for the girl education - special scholarships, special provision for admission,
giving study-kits etc. In the 21st century, there is (33%) reservation for women in politics and many
other organizations and NGO's the women have performed well in the industries, manufacturing
,computer technology and even in space research too.
education. Even today they prevail in one form or the other. Today we live in twenty first century - a
century of scientific inventions. So we should not believe in superstitions.
There are superstitions all over the world. They are about birds, animals, natural calamities,
colours, numbers, particular behaviour etc. Even there are superstitions about eclipse in Europe. There
are natural calamities like the earthquake, flood, drought, storm or the fire. Some of us think that they
are caused by anger of some gods or goddesses.
Even in 21st century, superstitions exist in civilized or educated countries. Even the educated
people believe in superstitions. Many people believe do not have a hair cut or a shave on Saturdays.
Some people believe no. 13 as an unlucky number. Some consider the crossing of a widow to be a bad
sign. Famous persons consult astrologers while taking important decisions. A lot of people offer fruits,
food, gold, silver etc. to please God or win favour.
Superstitions are a great hindrance to the progress of our society. Superstitious people are
generally illiterate, ignorant, credulous and gullible. They are exploited by the 'bhuvas', 'tantries' etc.
superstitious people refuse to see reason.
It is necessary to educate people to get rid of superstitions. It is also necessary to teach them
scientific truths. They should be made fearless against the result of such beliefs.
Real Freedom
What is freedom? Is it an absolute right? We are born to become free. Freedom is defined from different
aspects and according to different cultures, freedom varies from culture to another. Some define
freedom as a natural right, the human being is born with. Everyone wants to be free and independent
from others. Freedom is the right to do what one wants, live where he wants, eat what he wants, learns
what he wants, and chooses the religion in which he believes, without ignoring or harming other's rights.
How can we live free? From my point of view, we can live free by respecting others' rights to live free,
too. We cannot ignore the rights of people with whom we live in the society. We cannot simply do what
we want and ignore others. We must take other people rights into consideration. The idea behind
freedom is to be respectful and useful to our society. Freedom is important to everyone. When freedom
is guaranteed, I can think freely, go where I want, say my opinion without fear from people who may
not like my opinion. Where freedom of opinion is not guaranteed by the authority, the creativity of mind
is killed and buried .Society is the largest and biggest loser because of this lack of creativity. But our
practicing of freedom should never lead to threatening our national security.
Among the most humiliating ways to punish a human, is to deprive him of freedom. When one goes to
jail, he is derived from freedom, and so he is suffering, which is the point to punishment. lacking
freedom teaches the human lessons , he will make use of it. Freedom cannot be felt right, unless one
tastes lack of freedom, then only he will really appreciate freedom.
Freedom is not absolute. Freedom must be limited. You cannot just do what you like and say "I am a
free man". You can not kill, smuggle drugs or violate the laws and rules for freedom's sake. There
should be respect to other people and their needs. Once, there were two men setting side by side, and
someone lifted his own hand and touched the others' nose, the latter complained, the former said "I am
free", this was as a dismay to the latter who was ready with an appalling answer ,and said "The freedom.
of your hand ends where the freedom of my nose begins". Yes, the freedom of anyone ends where the
freedom of another one begins.
Parents must teach their youngsters to be free. They must plant in them the love for freedom. But their
freedom must be watched, it should not be without limits. If so, we can censor their behaviour without
fear from friends of our children. Freedom in the teen years is very important for building a good
character and stable personality. Teens want to hang around with friends, do whatever they like, or do
not like. They want to experience everything. If they are given freedom with no limits, they can go down
to the base and may be lost. So we must watch their behaviour, teach them to do what is right and leave
what is wrong. Such supervision is, generally not considered a limit or constraint on freedom, it is
important for protection of existence.
In summary, freedom is an innate right, humans are born with. Nothing should threaten our freedom,
deprive us from our right. Also our right of freedom must never harm any other human being, directly or
indirectly. We must respect freedom of everyone in the society. This way we can enjoy our freedom
throughout our life.
2. YOUTH
Today's world has the largest generation of young people in history. There is great hope in their power
to shape our future. Young people are hungry for better future. They are rejecting the status quo and
demanding a better future. Many of them are claiming their right to a decent living, and they are willing
to take risks to do so. We have seen in recent times the high numbers of young people taking risks
around the Mediterranean, trying to reach a better life. But if these youth are allowed to realize their full
potential, developing countries could see huge economic gains. The more young people grow into well
educated adults with fewer dependents and new opportunities to acquire wealth, savings and purchasing
power. Increasing investment in young people is key. This includes promoting quality education that
prepares them for future opportunities. A diversity of training will be needed from quality primary and
secondary schools to technical training. There is also critical need to involve young people in decisions
that will affect them. We cannot talk about sustainable development without the active involvement of
youth. So here is the article on youth empowerment which has many issues, we have to give attention on
it.
Excuses Taken for Granted
Ans. Why do we make excuses? You may have probably more reasons than I can tell you. We have
developed a culture of excuses. The main reason behind excuse is that excuses make life easier,
especially when we know the majority of people will buy into them. It's like a snowball effect. When
one person makes an excuse, another person hears that and realizes that it will work for them too. Then
they share that excuse and so on. When we do something wrong we usually know it's wrong and are
already making up an excuse in our head. In our minds we want to believe that others will always buy
our excuses. In the school we hear many excuses regarding the homework such as: I have completed my
homework but I have forgotten it at home. This is the most common excuse we hear or give regarding
not doing the homework. The other common excuse is I was absent when the homework was given or I
was so ill that I could not complete the homework. Other reasons are also given such as I was
participating in school extracurricular activity and so I did not find any time to do it. Some students have
extra ordinary and hilarious excuses such as when I was coming to school a cow ate my note book. The
problem is, when we make excuses for our situations, we give up control of those same situations. We
decide we would rather make an excuse instead of make a change. Excuses are much easier than change.
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I can make an excuse for not doing my homework, even though I'm free the whole day. What happen if
the person does not buy your excuse? Then I'll say,"I'll fix that and get it done right." instead of "I'm
sorry". Sorry means that you knew you were going to do something wrong to begin with. "I'll fix that"
means that you are admitting to a mistake, but not the intent. "I'm sorry" is making an excuse. How
many times do you say you are sorry in a day? Probably quite a few, if you are the average person. I
challenge you to never use those words ever again! Not even if someone loses a loved one! Say
something positive instead! Say, you can tell they were loved and you'll pray for them. Say you will
keep good thoughts and memories of them. "Sorry" is a word with a negative connotation. Try to only
use words with positive connotations. Maybe you can be the one to start a positive snowball effect in the
people's lives around you! No human on Earth is perfect. We will make mistakes. Just make sure you
own up to those mistakes instead of making excuses for them!
Cause and Effects of Global Warming.
Global warming is the issue we are talking about today. In our universe, there are many galaxies. In our
galaxy, the Milky Way contains our solar system like other more than ten thousands billions stars. We
mankind exists only on one planet, our Mother Earth. Because of greenhouse effect caused by water
wapour, carbon dioxide, methane, and Ozone, our planet has sufficient higher temperatures necessary
for life.Even a little decrease or increase in the temprature can create Ice Age or Fire Age, and threats
life. For last a couple of hundred years, rapid industrialization and modern life style have created global
warming. Global warming is a term used to indicate the increasing temperature of the Earth's climate
system, and its related effects. That the Earth's temperature is rising is now proven fact . Its impact has
influenced different regions differently. Rapid growth of industrialization, excessive use of fossil fuels,
deforestation, and urbanization have caused global warming. Our Earth is becoming an oven. Its effects
we see in rising see levels, retreating glaciers, loss of see ice in the poles, warming global temperature,
changing precipitation, expansion of desert area etc. Rajendra Pachauri, the former chairman of the Inter
Governmental Panel on Climate Change, has warned that this condition rises significant threats such as
food security from decreasing yields, submergence of low lying area like Maldives due to the rising sea.
He pointed out that 14 of the 15 years in the 21st century have been the hottest years on record with
constant accuracy of extreme weather cyclone, draughts and floods. To sum up, I would say to restrict
such threats, mankind must limit the greenhouse effect by controlling global warming at any cost.
* Application Writing
Post and Required Qualifications:-
(1) Rajan S Prajapati from 15, Shivam Society, Maninagar, Ahmedabad, applies for the post of a
Salesman, to a 'Liza Manufacture Company of Plastic, Nadiad, Dist :Kheda. Draft this application
on behalf of him.
Ans : (1)
Rajan S Prajapati
15, Shivam Society,
Maninagar, Ahmedabad
10 March 2019
The Manager
Liza Manufacture Company of Plastic,
Nadiad, Dist :Kheda
Subject : Application for the post of a Salesman
Respected Sir,
With reference to your advertisement published in the Times of India dated 9 March,
2019, I would like to apply for the post of a Salesman in your company. My personal bio-data and
educational qualifications are given below for your kind consideration.
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : Rajan S Prajapati
Residence Address: Shivam Society, Maninagar, Ahmedabad
Date of Birth : March 13, 1988
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Unmarried
Languages Known : Gujarati, Hindi English
Mother Tongue : Gujarati
Personality : Extrovert, Pleasing
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualifications :
(1) I passed H.S.C. Examination (Commerce Stream) of G H S E B Gandhinagar in March 2005
securing 75% of Marks.
(2) I passed B.Com. Examination of Gujarat University in April 2008 securing 75% of Marks.
(3) I passed Diploma in Marketing and Salesmanship of Gujarat University in April 2009 securing
Grade I.
Reference :
(1)Mr. D. J. Patel,
Manager
Arpan Marketing, Maninagar, Ahmedabad,
Contact No : 8128106088
(2)Mr M. S. Patel,
Principal, B. M. Patel College of Commerce,
Nadiad, Dist- Khedar
Contact No : 7127106088
I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you. If I am selected for this job, I
will render my services with honesty and hard work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully
Rajan S Prajapati
(2) Wanted a Cashier, good at accounts. Apply to : Aniket Medical Store, Teen Darwaja, Ahmedabad.
Amar B. Rathva from 5, Ambe Plaza, Jodhpur Chaar Rasta, Ahmedabad responds to this wanted.
Draft this application on behalf of Amar.
Ans : (2)
Amar B. Rathva
5, Ambe Plaza,
Jodhpur Chaar Rasta,
Ahmedabad.
15 March 2019
The Proprietor,
Aniket Medical Store,
Teen Darwaja,
Ahmedabad.
Subject: Application for the post of a Cashier
Respected Sir,
With reference to your advertisement published in the Times of India dated 14 March,
2019, I would like to apply for the post of a Cashier in your Medical Store. My personal bio-data
and educational qualifications are given below for your kind consideration.
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : AMAR B. RATHVA
Residence Address : 5, ambe Plazaa,
Jodhpur Chaar Rasta, Ahmedabad
Date of Birth : March 13, 1988
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Unmarried
Languages known : Gujarati, Hindi English
Mother Tongue : Gujarati
Caste Religion : Hindu Rathva
Personality : Extrovert, Pleasing
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualifications :
(1) I passed H.S.C. Examination (Commerce Stream) of G HSE B Gandhinagar in March 2005
securing 75 % of Marks .
(2) I passed B.Com. Examination of Gujarat University in April 2008 securing 75 % of Marks.
(3) I passed Diploma in Accountancy of Gujarat University in April 2009 securing Grade 1.
I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you. If I am selected for this job, I will
render my services with honesty and hard work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully
Amar B. Rathya
(3) Vaibhav Patel, A-903, Aakash Apartments, Satellite Road, Ahmedabad-380 015 wants to apply
for the post of a Medical Representative to the Carewell Laboratories, Vatva, Ahmedabad- 380
008. Draft this application on behalf of him.
Ans : (3)
Vaibhav Patel,
A-903, Aakash Apartments,
Satellite Road,
Ahmedabad-380 015
15 March 2019
The Personal Manager
Carewell Laboratories,
Vatva,
Ahmedabad - 380 008.
Subject : Application for the post of a Medical Representative
Respected Sir,
In response to your advertisement published in the Times of India dated 14 March, 2019, I
would like to apply for the post of Medical Representative in your company. I am a postgraduate
of well-known University and hold the required skills and abilities for the post of a Medical
Representative. I enclose a resume including my personal bio-data, educational qualifications and
experience for your kind consideration.
I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you. If I am selected for the post I
will render my services with honesty and hard work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Vaibhav Patel,
Encl. -
(1) Resume
(2) True copies of mark sheets and certificates
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : VAIBHAV PATEL
Residence Address : A-903, Aakash Apartments,
Educational Qualification :
Degree Subject Board/University Passing Year Result
H.S.C Science Stream G.H.S.E.B, Gandhinagar March 2002 85%
B. Farm G.T.U April 2006 70%
M. Farm G.T.U April 2008 72%
Experience : For the last seven years, I have been working as a Medical Representative in 'Krishuja
Farma', Kalol, Dist: Gandhinagar
With reference to your advertisement published in the Times of India dated 9 March, 2019,
I would like to apply for the post of a Chemistry Teacher in your school. My personal bio-data and
educational qualifications are given below for your kind consideration.
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : POOJA S. PRAJAPATI
Residence Address : 4, Post Office Block, Mota Bazaar, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Dist- Anand
Date of Birth : March 13, 1988
Sex : Female
Marital Status : Unmarried
Languages known : Gujarati, Hindi English
Mother Tongue : Gujarati
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualification
Degree Subject/Stream Board / University Year of Passing Result
H.S.C Science Stream G.S.S.E.B March 20058 85%
B. SC Chemistry Gujarat University April 2008 70%
M. SC Chemistry Gujarat University April 2010 72%
B. Ed. Chemistry Gujarat University April 2011 80%
Experience :
I have been working as a Chemistry Teacher in C. N. Science school, Anand since July 2011
(2) Mr M. S. Patel,
Principal, B. M. Patel College of Education Nadiad
Dist- Kheda
Contact No: 7127106088
I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you. If I am selected for this job, I will
render my services with honesty and hard work
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(5) Jay Bharat Prajapati from 5, Ram Nivas, Ambaji, Dist: Banaskantha applies for the post of an
accountant to the Roop Pharma Pvt Ltd., Odhav, Ahmedabad. Write this application on behalf of
him
Ans : (5)
JAY BHARAT PRAJAPATI
from 5, Ram Nivas,
Ambaji, Dist: Banaskantha
3 March 2019
The General Manager
Roop Pharma Pvt Ltd.
Odhav, Ahmedabad
Subject : Application for the post of an accountant.
Respected Sir
With reference to your advertisement published in the Times of India dated 3 March, 2019,
I would like to apply for the post of an accountant in your company. My personal bio-data and
educational qualifications are given below for your kind consideration.
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : JAY BHARATPRAJAPATI
Residence Address : 5, Ram Nivas, Ambaji, Dist. Banaskantha
Date of Birth : March 13, 1988
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Unmarried
Languages known : Gujarati, Hindi English
Mother Tongue : Gujarati
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualifications :
(1) I passed HSC Examination in March 2002 securing first class with Accountancy and Statistics.
(2) I passed B.Com. Examination of Gujarat University in March 2005 securing first class with
Accountancy and Auditing as principal subjects.
Experience : For the last seven years, I have been working as a Junior Accountant,M/S.Unit
Chemicals, Race Road Vadodara-390 005
References :
(1)Prof Rakeshbhai M Prajapati
Principal
Saurabh College of Commerce
Ahmedabad
I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you. If I am selected for the post I will
render my services with honesty and hard work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Jay Bharat Prajapat
(6) Shivani S Sharma from 5, Shiv Apartment, GIDC, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Dist- Anand writes an
application for the post of a Computer Operator in D-Mart, Iscon Road, Ahmedabad. Write this
application on behalf of her.
Ans : (6)
SHIVANI S SHARMA
5, Shiv Apartment,
GIDC, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Dist- Anand
3 March 2019
The Manager,
D-Mart, Iscon Road,
Ahmedabad
Subject : Application for the post of a Computer Operator
Respected Sir'
With reference to your advertisement published in the Times of India dated 2 March, 2019,
I would like to apply for the post of a Computer Operator. My personal bio-data and educational
qualifications are given below for your kind consideration.
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : SHIVANI S SHARMA
Residence Address : 5, Shiv Apartment, GIDC, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Dist Anand Date of Birth :
March 13, 1988
Sex : Female
Marital Status : Unmarried
Languages known : Gujarati, Hindi English
Mother Tongue : Gujarati
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualifications :
(1) I passed HSC Examination in March 2002 securing first class with Accountancy and Statistics.
(2) passed BCA Examination of Gujarat University in March 2005 securing first class.
Experience : For the last seven years, I have been working as a Computer Operator in "N" Mart,
Nadiad
References :
(1)Prof Rameshbhai M Prajapati
Principal
Saurabh College of Bachelor of Computer Application
Ahmedabad
(2)Mr Ashish Patel,
Manager,
"N" Mart, Nadiad
I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you. If I am selected for the post I
will render my services with honesty and hard work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
SHIVANI S. SHARMA
Encl. True copies of the following certificates
(1) H. S. C. Marksheet
(2) BCA Marksheet
(7) The Times of India, Ahmedabad, requires a journalist. Draft an application addressing to the Editor
on behalf of Gaurang Vyas,21, Upmanyu Park, Maninagar, Ahmedabad-380008.
Ans : (7)
GAURANG VYAS
21, Upmanyu Park
Maninagar,
Ahmedabad-380008.
2 March, 2019
The Editor
The Times of India,
Ahmedabad
Subject: Application for the post of a Journalist
Respected Sir'
In response to your advertisement published in the Times of India dated 1 March, 2019, I
would like to apply for the post of a Journalist. My personal bio-data and educational qualifications
are given below for your kind consideration.
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : GAURANG VYAS
Residence Address: 21, Upmanyu Park Maninagar, Ahmedabad-380008.
Date of Birth : March 13, 1988
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Unmarried
Languages known : Gujarati, Hindi English
Mother Tongue : Gujarati
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualifications:
(1)I passed HSC Examination in March 2002 securing first class with Common Stream securing 75
% of marks.
(2)I passed B.A. Examination of Gujarat University in March 2005 securing first class in English
as a special subject
(3)1 passed the Diploma in Journalism from IGNOU with first class in 2006
Experience : I have been working as a Journalist In 'India Today', Ahmedabad Office for the last
six years
References :
(1)Ramcharan Vaishnav,
Editor, 'India Today,
Ahmedabad Office
(2)Mr Ashish Patel,
Principal,
Arts and Commerce College Idar, Dist: Sabarkantha
I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you. If I am selected for the post I
will render my services w honesty and hard work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Gaurang vyas
Encl.: True copies of the following certificates
(1) H. S. C. Marksheet
(2) B. A. Marksheet
(3) Certificate of Diploma in Journalism
(4) Experience Certificate
(8) Dipak S Patel, from 5, Satyam Apartment, Odhav,Ahmedabad applies for the post of an Electrical
Engineer in Elecon Engineering Company, Anand. Draft this application on behalf of him.
Ans : (8)
Dipak S Patel,
5, Satyam Apartment,
Odhav, Ahmedabad
3 march, 2019
The General Manager,
Elecon Engineering Company,
Anand
Subject : Application for the post of an Electrical Engineer
Respected Sir
In response to your advertisement published in the Times of India dated 1 March, 2019, I
would like to apply for the post of an Electrical Engineer. My personal bio-data and educational
qualifications are given below for your kind consideration.
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : DIPAK S PATEL
Residence Address : 5, Satyam Apartment, Odhav, Ahmedabad
Date of Birth : March 13, 1988
Sex : Male
Educational Qualifications:
(1) I passed HSC Examination (Science Stream) in March 2002 securing scoring 85 % of marks.
(2) I passed B.E. Degree Examination of Gujarat Technological University in March 2006 securing
first class in Electrical Engineering.
References :
(1)Mr Kaushik Patel
Branch Manager, Vraj Industries,
Maninagar, Ahmedabadi
(2)Mr Ashish Patel,
Principal,
BVM Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand
I can come for an interview at any time convenient to you. If I am selected for the post I
will render my services with honesty and hard work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully
Dipak S Patel
Encl.: True copies of the following certificates
(1) H. S. C. Marksheet
(2) B.E. Marksheet
(3) Experience Certificate
(9) Prachi Raval writes an application for the post of an English teacher to the Principal, Sheth CN
Vidhyalay, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad. Draft an application on behalf of her.
Ans : (9)
Prachi D. Raval,
11, Vatsalya City, Detroj Road,
Kadi, Dist. Mahesana
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : Prachi Dhirenkumar Raval
Address: 11, Vatsalya city, Detroj Road, Kadi, Dist. Mahesana Residence
Age : 24 years
Sex : Female
Caste : Hindu, Brahmin
Languages known : Gujarati, Hindi English
Personality : Dynamic
Hobby : Music, Reading
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualification
No Degree Board / University Year of Passing Subject Result
1 H.S.C G.S.H.E.B March - 2011 Arts 85%
Gandhinagar
2 B.A Gujarat University April - 2014 English 65%
3 M.A Gujarat University May - 2016 English 55%
4 B. Ed. Gujarat University March - 2018 English / Sanskrit 82%
5 CCC IGNOU June - 2015 Computer A+
Grade
Other Merits :
(1) NCC 'C' certificate
(2) A cretificate course in creative writing.
Reference :
(1)Mr. Sanjaybhai Raval
The Principal,
Gurukul highschool,
Gandhinagar.
(2)Dr. Jagdishbhai Joshi
The Head of the Department. (English)
Sardar Patel University
Vallabh Vighyanagar, Anand.
If I am selected, I shall try my best to satisfy my students and the institute with my hard
and sincere work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Prachi Raval
(10) Dhaumya Thakkar, from 8, Hari Villa Society, Rajkot writes application for the post of an English
Language teacher to the Director, Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalay, Gandhinagar. Draft the application
with the resume.
Ans : (10)
Dhaumya Thakkar
8, Hari Villa Society
Rajkot
16 August, 2019
To,
The Director
Mhatma Gandhi Vidyalay
Gandhinagar.
Subject : An application for the post of an English language Teacher
Respected Sir,
With reference to your advertisement published in The Times of India dated 14th August
2019, I would like to apply for the post of an English language Teacher in your school, I would
like to apply for the same.
I attach here with a resume stating personal information and Educational Qualifications for your
kind kind. consideration.
Personal Bio-data
Name in full : Dhaumya Thakkar Address : 8, Hari Villa Society, Rajkot Residence
Date of Birth : 15 March 1993
Gender : Female
Languages known : Gujarati, Hindi English
Mother Tongue : Gujarati
Hobby : Reading, Music
Category : General
Personality : Introvert
Nationality : Indian
Educational Qualification
No Degree Board / University Year of Passing Subject Result
1 H.S.C G.S.H.E.B March - 2010 Common Stream 75%
Gandhinagar
2 B.A Gujarat University April - 2013 English 85%
3 M.A Gujarat University 2015 English 60%
4 B. Ed. Gujarat University 2016 English 80%
Additional Qualification: I passed Teacher's Aptitude Test [TAT] from Gujarat Education Board,
Gandhinagar in 2017 securing 85% of marks.
Experience : I have been serving as an English Language Teacher in T.V. Patel Higher Secondary
School, Anand since July 2017
Reference :
(1) Dr. A. M. Patel
The Principal,
M. B. patel College of Education
Kheda
(2) Dr. P. M. Patel
The Principal,
T. V. Patel Higher Secondary School
Anand
If I am selected, I will render my services with honesty and hard work.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Dhaumya Thakkar
Encl. : attach her with this application my Resume and true copies of following certificates.
(1) H.S.C. Marksheet
(2) B.A. Marksheet
(3) M. A. Marksheet
(4) B.Ed. Marksheet
(5) TAT Marksheet
(6) School Leaving certificate
(7) Bonafide Certificate
Speech Writing : 06
(1) "Twisha is going to deliver a speech on the topic 'Love is more powerful than hatred or grudge' "
Prepare a speech on behalf of her.
(Points : Love more powerful feeling - more powerful than hatred or grudge - most powerful force
- hatred is nothing but misunderstanding - grudges between family members - giving becomes
more important than gaining.)
Ans : (1) Respected guests on the stage, principal and friends, the topic of today's speech is leading
you towards the thing I strongly believe in what the title "Love is more powerful than hatred or
grudge" suggests. Heart keeps pumping blood to our body continuously in a particular rhythm. But
so far as I think the most fascinating quality is love. The most powerful force in the world is love.
Love can lead a person to the stars but it can be fatal also if the love is lost. Love is beautiful,
gentle, ugly and brutal. Love is the drive force of any person to reach the goal.
Sometimes we come across many people whom we dislike and later on this turned into hatred. We
may have grudges towards some people also. But when we try to think we feel that this dislike or
hatred is nothing but a misunderstanding. And when we resolve this misunderstanding it turned
into love for the person. We cannot go away from love because love is like sleeping in mother's lap
or a beautiful painting painted with colours of imagination. Love is just like a light of hope in the
darkest caves of adversity.
In this era of modern world we are facing the social problem of nucleus families. We find small
grudges between the family members too. But if we help each other to come out of this grudges
then life can be very beautiful. As love creates indestructible families, builds long lasting bonds in
relationships, develops inner happiness and promotes peace and understanding in the family. I
personally believe that "Love" is the greatest virtue; it is by far the greatest gift you can receive or
give.
Love can be defined by many ways: when a sister tells her brother that she eats the hidden
chocolates from his bag everyday and brother thinks that he puts it only for her that is love. Love is
the leading force of life in the old age. Love is helping a person cry giving your shoulder. When
giving becomes more important than gaining it is love. Love is for getting hidden strength and
accepting a person knowing all his traits
At last I can say of all my virtues, love is the most important. Love has become a driving force
within me. Love has built me, destroyed me, crippled me, and then healed me. Love is life in four
letters. It's all what I have, will always have, and always seek to find in others. Love simply is the
most powerful force in the world. Thank you.
(2) Vishwa is going to deliver a speech in a competition about The Real Freedom'. Prepare a speech in
about 100 words.
(Point : What is freedom - varies from culture to culture - right to live free - important to everyone
- parents should allow freedom - they should keep watch - enjoy freedom through our life.)
Ans : (2) Respected judges, honourable guests, fellow participants and friends. The point on which I
am going to speak is The Real freedom. At first we should think what is freedom? Is it an absolute
right? According to me we are born to become free. Freedom is defined from different aspects and
according to different cultures, freedom varies from culture to another. Some define freedom as a
natural right, the human being is born with it. Everyone wants to be free and independent from
others. Freedom is the right to do what one wants, live where he wants, eat what he wants, learns
what he wants, and chooses the religion in which he believes, without ignoring or harming others
rights.
How can we live free? From my point of view, we can live free by respecting others' rights to live
free too. We cannot ignore the rights of people with whom we live in the society. We cannot
simply do what we want and ignore others. We must take other people rights into consideration.
The idea behind freedom is to be respectful and useful to our society. Freedom is important to
everyone. When freedom is guaranteed, I can think freely, go where I want, say my opinion
without fear from people who would not like my opinion. Where freedom of opinion is not
guaranteed by the authority, the creativity of mind is killed and buried But our practicing of
freedom should never lead to threatening our national security
Parents must teach their youngsters to be free. But their freedom must be watched, it should not be
without limits. If so, we can censor their behaviour and give direction to the children. Freedom in
the teen is very important for building a good character and stable personality. Teens want to hang
around with friends, do whatever they like, or do not like to be controlled. If they are given
freedom with no limits, they can go down to the base and may be lost. So we must watch their
behaviour, teach them to do what is right and leave what is wrong.
In summary, freedom is an innate right, humans are born with. We must respect freedom of
everyone in the society. This way we can enjoy our freedom through our life.
(Point : people living life with stress and pressure - exam stress - more stress, less work- cannot
concentrate - proper planning - exercise - break in work - proper sleep.)
Ans : (3) Respected guests on the stage, principal sir, teachers and my dear friends, we all know that
our exam is quite near and we all feel enormous pressure on ourselves. My name is Shiv Raval and
as a secretary of school it is my duty to share my views on stress management. The exam stress
occurs when we feel an increased sense of panic in exam days, weeks or months before, during or
after an assessment or test of some sort. The board exam stress is most frequently short lived and
as soon as the exam is finished and we realize that we are free from studying, the stress diminish.
According to me when we feel stress our brain is not in its best state to accumulate information
which lead to vicious cycle. The more stress we take the less work we do. According to me when
we feel panic or stress during exam we forget the information we learnt. Sometimes over
preparation also lead to problems. There are several symptoms regarding stress which we should
identify because sometimes we don't know that we are stressed. The main symptoms are feeling of
despair or worry. We may also feel that we cannot concentrate or think clearly. We may have
inability to sleep because our mind is racing or inability to relax because we feel that we should
keep working constantly. Other symptoms are migraine, headache or prolonged tiredness. If there
is a problem there will always be a remedy. First of all it is important to remember for us that
everyone has different way of learning. For example some of us like to study in groups some likes
to work alone. Some like to make notes and some like to practice lot of papers and find it useful.
So first make it clear which method is better for us. It is good to have an overall plan for our study
time. This will allow us to manage our time effectively. However, avoid setting unrealistic goals
which will make you disheartened and more stressed. Make sure we look after ourselves during
our exam period. Eating junk food and relying on stimulus to keep us awake will not help our brain
perform well. Taking a little exercise each day will not only give our body a break from studying
but give us time to digest the information we have crammed in. We will also be more likely to
concentrate better when we return to our books. Make sure to sleep well as this will make our brain
(and body) more alert and perceptive when revising. Bear in mind that the exam period is short and
we will soon be free from the stress and worry of assessment. At the end I should tell you to follow
the tips given to you and if feel stressed then we should consult our teachers and parents.
Thank you.
(4) In social gathering Mrs. Joshi is going to deliver speech on problem of working women. Draft a
speech using the given points in about 100 words.
(Point : smart phone, data, sandwich - is it freedom? - bound by invisible ropes of culture - follow
certain religion - opposite to fear - others also have freedom.)
Ans : (4) Ladies and gentlemen today I want to say something about problems of working women.
In the traditional country like India, role of women is mostly house hold jobs. Now the table turns
because in this time women are not only workers of house hold jobs but they have proved
themselves in many sectors which are called mail domain. You cannot find a single sector without
women. As women become super women, they have to face many problems Vtike mental
harassment, discrimination of work place, lack of family support, insufficient maternity leaves, job
insecurity and workplace adjustment.
Working women have to face problems just by virtue of their being women. Working women here
are referred to those who are in paid employment. Social attitude to the role of women move slow
much behind the law. Women find employment easily as nurses, doctors, teachers caring and
nurturing sectors, secretaries or in assembling jobs-the routine submissive sectors. But even if well
qualified women engineers or managers or geologists are available, preference will be given to a
male of equal qualification. Women's issues do not occur on the priority list of most of the trade
unions. Women going to work are often subject to sexual harassment. Public transport system is
overcrowded and men take advantage of the circumstances to physically harassed women.
Colleagues offer unwanted attention which can still be shaken off but a woman is placed in a
difficult situation if the higher officer demands sexual favours. If any woman employee refused,
the boss can easily take it out woman in other ways to make life miserable for her. If a woman is
praised for her work or promoted on merit, her colleagues do not hesitate to attribute it to sexual
favors. A gender bias creates an obstacle at the recruitment Sage itself. Most people think that
women are capable of less work than men or less efficient than men. Though women work hard as
men, they have to obey their social responsibilities towards society, children and most obvious
duty, making meal etc. We should think that now if women can help for improvement of economy
level of home, men should help them household jobs. Lastly I conclude my speech by saying one
important point that friends now the time comes, we should change our attitude towards women
and understand feeling of them. Women have changed her role so it's our duty that society ought to
change its attitude and thoughts for women.
(5) In school assembly hall you are going to deliver a speech on problem of dissociative disorder.
Draft a speech using the given points in about 100 words.
(Point : Mental disease - not madness - two or more identities - affect person's behaviour - male
behaves as female - can kill or injure anyone - need special care and treatment.)
Ans : (5) Honourable Chief Guest, respected principal and teachers and my friends. I want to say
something about one mental disease, dissociative disorder. Friends let me clear that every mental
disease is not madness. Now the question arise "what is dissociative mental disorder?" Dissociative
identity disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct or split identities or
personality states that continually have power over the person's behaviour. With dissociative
identity disorder, there's also an inability to recall key personal information that is too far-reaching
to be explained as mere forgetfulness. With dissociative identity disorder, there are also highly
distinct memory variations, which fluctuate with the person's split personality.
The different identities have their own age, gender or race. Yes, sometime a male behaves as a
female also even sometime victim thinks him or herself as any animal. Patient can't understand the
reality of life. Sometime the patient lives with two or more personalities, which is also called
multiple personality. Each personality has his or her own postures, gestures, and distinct way of
talking. As each personality reveals itself and controls the individuals' behaviour and thoughts.
When the patient's personalities change, patient can't remember previous personality. Even patient
can kill or injure anyone but after that he or she behaves as if he were unknown about this matter. I
should say that the patient needs special care and treatment, it can be cured but this kind of disease
can be cured after long psychological treatment.
Thank you all.
(6) In school assembly hall you are going to deliver speech on benefits of positive attitude. Draft a
speech using the given points in about 100 words.
(Point : Positive attitude is power to live happy life - realize good and expect success - yoga -
physical exercise - meditation - healthy mind live in healthy body - negative thoughts loose our
confidence.)
Ans : (6) Honourable chief guest, respected principal, teachers my dear brothers and sisters. My
subject is benefits of positive attitude. Friends, positive attitude is not only a phrase but it is the
power to live happily and successfully. You may ask what is positivity? Friend, Let me tell you
that positivity makes you realise a good side and expectation of success. No doubt for getting
success, hard work is important but you should have desire to get success or your desired result.
Ok. Positive attitude does all such things but how can one improve positive attitude towards life?
First prepare your mind for thinking only good and positive aspect of any events and incidents. It is
said that as you think, it happens so why should we think negative side of life. If you see good
aspects of life, you will definitely get what you desire. Here I want to say that my friends, your
upcoming incidents depend on your positive thinking. I want to quote one proverb "Healthy mind
lives in healthy body". If you believe this, you should be regular in your daily activities of your
life; you should do yoga, physical exercises and meditation. These will help you to acquire
positivity in life. Friends, we human being do more mental works than any other animal, so I
emphasis on creating strong mental power for your present and future thoughts.
Sometime, we may confuse or worry about results and decisions, yes obviously we sometime think
negative but do you know, negative thoughts make us nervous and we lose our confidence.
Meanwhile negative thoughts create worry and discouragement. As a student when we face
examination, positive attitude helps us to get good result. Now I should conclude my speech with
proverb "Think positively, live happily".
Thank you.
(7) In school assembly hall Kavya Thakar is going to deliver speech on 'My favourite leader'. Draft a
speech using the given points in about 100 words.
(Point : favourite leader - Sardar Patel - hard work and determination - worked for humanity -
Unification of India and Bardoli Satyagrah - integration of princely states - great personality.)
Ans : (7) Honourable principal, respected teachers and students. I want to say about my favourite
leader. My favourite leader is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He is called iron man of India because of
strong will power and personality. He was born on October 31st, 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat. His
father, Jhaverbhai Patel, was a farmer. Vallabhbhai's early education was in Karamsad. He
belonged to a modest family; his family had not educated. But because of truthful hard work and
determination, he obtained great heights in his life. There are many stories of his bravery in
childhood. Vallabhbhai was strong pillar in freedom of India. He led many freedom movements
but most famous were 'Unification of India' and 'Bardoli Satyagrah' The Bardoli Satyagraha of
1928, in the state of Gujarat, India during the period of the British Raj, was a major episode of civil
disobedience and revolt in the Indian Independence Movement. Patel first wrote to the Governor of
Bombay, asking him to reduce the taxes for the year in face of the calamities. But the Governor
ignored the letter, and reciprocated by announcing the date of collection.
Patel then instructed all the farmers of Bardoli taluka to refuse payment of their taxes. Patel
instructed the farmers to remain completely non-violent, and not respond physically to aggressive
actions from officials. In 1928, an agreement was finally broken. The Government agreed to
restore the confiscated lands and properties, as well as cancel revenue payment not only for the
year, but cancel the 30 % raise until after the succeeding year.
Sardar Patel handled effectively the integration of the princely states with his diplomatic skills and
foresightedness. The problem of merging 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing
India was difficult and delicate. But it was essential to save India from balkanization, once the
Paramount of British crown would lapse. He, by his policy, broke the union of separatist princes.
By August 15, 1947 all except Hyderabad, Junagadh and Kashmir agreed to join in India. He
thereafter carried three fold processes of assimilation, centralization and unification of states, The
states were merged with the Union of India.
Then he worked hard and used his special power to merge Junagadh and Kashmir in India.
So lastly I should say Sardar Patel is the great personality who created great India.
Thank you.
must try towards the success of this mission. This mission has been declared by the Indian
government as "beyond politics' and 'inspired by patriatism' to give its credit to all citizens of
India. Cleanliness is not limited to any person or place, it is the responsibility of everyone to clean
themselves as well as their surroundings to really make India a clean India in near future.
Cleanliness would keep everyone happy and healthy in all aspects : physically, mentally, socially
and intellectually by reducing the chance of diseases.
Clean India, Disease Free and Economically strong India. Gandhji believed cleanliness next only
to Godliness. Let's pledge today to convert cleanliness into a national passion. Every road, path,
office, home, hut, stream and particle of air around us can and must be kept clean. India can do it.
people of India can do it. We can do it. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat.
preserved in blood banks for a week or so as it is, and later is preserved in the plasma form. When
another human being is struggling for life as cause of loss of blood, in an accident, war, ordinary
emergency; the blood bank will examine his blood and supply a blood from its storage which
corresponds with the blood group of that person. In this way hundreds of lives have been saved in
our country. Among the blood groups, O-positive group is the universal donor, and can be
transferred in the blood stream of persons of any other group. Donation of blood is a prime need of
the country, and the government itself has taken charge of the department. It requests all hale and
healthy citizens in the country to donate blood. This is done through publicity in the form of
signboards, hoardings, etc., in front of hospitals, or through media advertisements.
Of course, no cash incentive or any other attractive gifts are given to the people who volunteer for
blood, as is done to encourage people who adopt family planning. The government leaves it to the
will and pleasure of the donors to donate their blood voluntarily and with the noble motive of
helping fellow citizens to survive
It is purely obligatory on the part of every citizen who is not suffering from anaemia, or whose
blood is free from any virus infection or any other ill conditions to donate blood. We can come
across people among us who donate blood periodically.
Normally a volunteer should be conscious to have an interval of 180 days between one donation
and another. Blood donation is a noble gesture. It enhances the sense of pride in a person and it
develops an altruistic attitude among the mankind. Thank you for listening my speech.
(11) Speech on Women Empowerment
(Point : Empowering women - gender equality - Indian need to change mentality - cannot perform
daily routine without women - transformational change in society.)
Ans : (11) Good morning to all the Excellencies and my friends, Today I would like to give a speech
on the topic of woman empowerment in India. Empowering women in India is very necessary to
bring gender equality or we can say that gender equality is very necessary to empower women.
India is a male dominated country. Men are walking alone and they force women to do only
household works. They do not know that women are the half power of this country and combining
to male can form full power of the country. The day when full power of the country would start
working, no other country would be more powerful than the India.
Gender equality is the first step to bring women empowerment in India. Men should not
understand that Women are made only to handle household chores or take responsibility of home
and family.
There are so many laws for empowering women however none are effective and followed by
people. Every Indian need to change their mind towards women and strictly follow the rules made
for women empowerment.
Woman empowerment is the key to strengthen their participation in the decision-making which is
the most important key to socio-economic development. women too need to empower themselves
by being strong from heart and think from mind.
As we all know that without women. no grandmother, mother, sister, friend, wife, etc., We cannot
perform our daily routine. Women in the home are only responsible for preparing our food,
washing our clothes, and other activities. It is a big question that why only woman, why not men
are responsible for the same. It is the matter of laugh that they are promoted for household
responsibilities from childhood however they are demoted to do outside works and leadership like
men, why?
Both gender equality and women empowerment are key strategy to bring transformational change
in order to achieve development and high economic status of the nation.
Thank you.
(13) Krutarth has been elected as the General Secretary of his school. He has to deliver a speech on his
future plans and how he is going to fulfil them. Draft a speech for him in 150 words.
Ans : (13) Namaste friends,
I feel a great joy to welcome you all in our first meeting. In the beginning I would like to thank you
all for your support and encouragement. Because of your support I was elected as a General
Secretary. At this moment, I take this chance to assure you that I will work with the best of my
abilities to satisfy the needs of our school and the students. I believe that the school election is the
first lesson of democracy. We would work according to the guidance and suggestions of our school
teaching staff. We will arrange various programmes like celebrations of the independence day, the
republic day, the cultural festival, blood donation camp etc. I hope for kind cooperation from you
throughout the next academic year. I hope that all of you should take part in such activities
enthusiastically. Once again I thank you for the trust you put in me.
together in that direction. Cleanliness is the basis to start. We must follow the principle 'Live and
Let Live' and save the other species of animals and trees. Our life is completely dependent on their
existence. Many species have been totally disappeared or are on the verge of extinction. The cause
of it is the air-pollution caused by the release of poisonous gases from industries and vehicles. The
deforestation is also another one. The atomic waste has also caused a great danger to the
environment. We must stop it by implementing the various programmes or activities. Really it is
high time to make sincere efforts to save it. Let's take pledge to do it right now! Thanks.
* Email :05
(1) Write an E-mail to express condolence on the demise of a manager's father.
Ans : (1) To : [email protected]
Subject : expressing deep condolence on the death of your father
I, Suresh Mangukiya, the managing director and owner of Peters Incorporation, am writing
this letter to you in order to express my deepest condolence to you on the demise of your father in
a road accident. I got this sad news from one of my staff members and was very sad on hearing it. I
have known your father for the last 5 years and think of him as a man with dignity and pride. It is
very upsetting to know that a man of his caliber and talent is no more in this world.
Mr. Lawson was a man of virtue and always believed in working honestly toward his
personal and professional goals. I wish to express my support to you in these tough times and
really pray for his soul to rest in peace. Life and death go hand in hand and one can't run away
from the grief that a death of a loved one brings along with itself.
I hope you are doing fine and advice you to have faith in the Almighty and not lose strength
and composure. Please let me know if I can be of any help to you. You can contact me on
8128206077. I look forward to see you.
Sincerely
Suresh Mangukiya
(2) Write an E-mail to your friend wishing him a best luck for his/her board examination.
Ans : (2) To : [email protected]
Subject : Wishes for board examination
My dear Sejup,
I wish you best of luck for your board examination of 12th Science. I know you have worked
hard and you definitely deserve the best result.
Take care of your health during examination. You must have revised all the subjects and must be
ready for examination with preparation and confidence.
May god help you do your best and obtain the best result in this examination.
Once again wishing you all the best to pass the examination with flying colours.
yours sincerely
Saurav
(3) Isha Joshi writes her friend Alka Patel on [email protected] in about 30 words about the
dedicated ecologist Jitubhai Talavia. Draft an email on her behalf.
Ans : (3) To : [email protected]
Subject : About the dedicated ecologist Mr. Jitubhai Talavia
Dear Alka,
I would like to tell you about the famous ecologist; resident of Amreli district of Gujarat but
accepted and loved by all eco - lovers, Mr. Jitubhai Talavia. He works for 'nature conservation'. He
has dedicated his life in saving trees, birds and animals. Nearly 10 lac copies of his 175 books
about eco awareness have been read. His trust has taken eco - exam of 4.5 lac pupils. In 2001, by
the governor of Gujarat and in 2004, by UNO in New Delhi, he was honoured for his special eco
service and awareness activities. Salute to him.
What about your dance class? Do write to me.
Regards
Isha Joshi
(4) Draft an e-mail on behalf of Mital Doshi in about 30 words informing him about the article he has
read about Pandit Shukhlalji to his friend Vipul Maheta on [email protected].
Ans : (4) To : [email protected]
Subject : Informing about Pandit Shuklaji
Dear Vipul,
In the Sunday edition of The Gujarat Samachar, I've read an inspirational article about the
visionary blind legend Pandit Shukhlalji. Despite of his blindness, he keenly studied and taught
theology, philosophy and literature too effectively for many years. He stands tall as a beacon in
'Jain Darshan' too. His books, speeches and articles have greatly influenced the authors, poets and
thinkers of Gujarat and abroad. His 'inner eyes' have provided us the real vision of life. He was
very humble and simple person rightly honoured as a 'pragyachakshu' pandit by us. A real Inspirer
What about your art classes ? Tell me.
Regards
Mitul Doshi
(5) Draft an e-mail on behalf of H. Vijayan, a history teacher, in about 30 words about sending the
details about Indian mythological characters to Om Rajan, a film director, on
[email protected].
Ans : (5) To : omvrajan_05fmail.com
Subject : The details about Indian mythological character
Hon'ble Rajan sir,
I herewith send you the authentic names' list with detail about some known characters of
Indian Mythology. This will be helpful to you for the production of your films based on this theme.
Aaruni, Nachiketa, Ahiravan, Karthikeya, Kach Devyani, Abhimanyu, Shakuntala. These are same
names on which you may make very effective and entertaining films by adding your special skills,
effects and vision and relevant music. You know the 'public choice' too well. I humbly request you
to think over it deeply.
What about your new projects? Do write to me.
Regards
H. Vijayan
(6) Tushar Patel writes an Email to his friend Manan advising him not to neglect his health.
Ans : (6) To : [email protected]
Subject : Not to neglect health
Dear Manan,
I have come to know about your ill health. How are you feeling now? You are hardworking
but it doesn't mean that you neglect your health. Sound mind in a sound body is a well known
proverb. Follow it. Spare some time for exercise. Take a walk early in the morning. Good food is
also necessary. You should get at least eight hours of good sleep. Remember, all work and no play
makes jack a dull boy. Write me soon. Take Care.
Yours lovingly
Tushar Patel
(7) Rohini Ramavat writes an Email in about 50 words to her friend Roshni on
[email protected] cogratulating her on wining the first prize in the elocution competition.
Ans : (7) To : [email protected]
Subject : Congratulation for winning
Dear Roshni,
Hearty congratulations on winning the first prize in the elocution competition. We are proud
of you. I know you are an avid reader. Your interest has brought you this reward. You have good
command over language. You posses better general knowledge. You are able to collate every bit of
information into a perfect presentation. You really deserve it. Keep it up. Good wishes for bright
opportunities. Love you
Yours lovingly,
Rohini Ramavat
(8) Your friend Vishwa Patel is weak in English. Write an E-mail advising her an how to improve her
English.
Ans : (8) To : [email protected]
Subject : How to improve English
Dear Vishwa,
I have come to know that you dislike English. Why is it so ? English is an international
language. We must learn it. In this letter I will tell you how to improve your English.
First of all, shake off your fear of English. Remember, Everyone can learn English. It is as
easy as Gujarati. You should read English News papers. Listen English news on TV. Read small
and interesting story books. Use a dictionary when you find difficult words. Listen lots of English.
I am sure by and by your English will be improved. I hope you will following my advice. Love you
Yours lovingly,
Priyanka
(9) Draft an e-mail in about 30 words on behalf of Ronak Patel to his friend Gaurav Shah, on
[email protected], telling him about the importance of good health, physical fitness and simple
diet. (March-2018)
Ans : (9) To : [email protected]
Subject : Importance of good health.
Dear Sir,
I come to know about your illness from our friend Priyam. How are you feeling now ?
I know you are a hardworking student. But that doesn't mean that you ignore your health.
You must spare some time for exercises or for sports for physical fitness. You should go for
jogging.
You should sleep at least eight hours. Make a timetable for study and sports and follow it. A
good, simple and regular diet is also important for good health. You should drink enough water.
Have lots of green vegetable in your diet.
Yours lovingly,
Ronak Patel
(10) Jiten Patel writes his friend Naman Shah on [email protected] in about 30 words about the IPL
match he saw at Rajkot.
Ans : (10) To : [email protected]
Subject : About the IPL match at Rajkot
Dear Naman,
I would like to tell you about the IPL match I saw at Rajkot. We bought tickets on line and
went to see the match by car. Luckily, we got the tickets in the front row. It was really exciting to
see the famous cricketers playing vigorously. It was the match of RCB versus GL. Kohli hit a
splendid century and RCB won by 35 runs. We enjoyed the attacking batting with ice cream and
samosas. It was really fun.
Regards
Jiten Patel
(11) Write an E-mail to ircte.com in for not getting your refund of a cancelled ticket of second class
sleeper from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. Mention- PNR No, date of journey, date of cancellation of
ticket and the amount
Ans : (11) To : [email protected]
Subject : Refund of a cancelled ticket
Dear Sir,
I, Krish Prajapati from Mumbai, have not got the refund of my cancelled ticket of second
class sleeper from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The details are given below.
• PNR No 3535
• Date of Journey: 15 March
• Date of Cancellation : 9 March
• Amount of the ticket : Rs. 500.00
Please do the needful. Thank you.
Yours faithfully
Krish
(12) You are the General Secretary of your School. You want to e-mail a circular about the Parent
teacher meeting scheduled the next weekend. The time of that meeting is 10-30 am. You also want
each of the class Representative to get the same. Draft an e-mail to send the Head clerk of the
school.
Ans : (12) To : [email protected]
Subject : Circular about the parent-teacher meeting
Dear Sir,
Could you send out a circular about the parent-teacher meeting, scheduled this Saturday at
10.30 a.m. ? Please make sure all the class representatives receive the circular by tomorrow
afternoon.
Thanks,
Regards
Vidyut Gaud
(13) Write an E-mail apologizing for missing a scheduled meeting about an important project.
Ans : (13) To : [email protected]
Subject : about missing a meeting
Dear Christine,
I am deeply sorry for missing our scheduled meeting on 11th March, 2015 regarding the
discussion of the latest project. I am really embarrassed for the same.
As you might understand, I was unable to come for the meeting because my flight was
delayed by 10 hours due to continuous rain. I tried to inform you the same through a call but the
networks failed to work at that time.
This meeting with you was very important as I was to discuss all the working directions and
the product requirements for our new project.
Would you like to settle another meeting with you for the upcoming week? I would be
available from 20th March to 27th March, anytime before 7.00 pm.
Please let me know whatever time best suits you by 15th March so that I book a ticket for
myself, beforehand. You can contact me on 8128206077. I look forward to see you.
Sincerely yours
Suresh
(14) Draft an e-mail in about 30 words to ajantastationars@bsnl. net. in ordering new textbooks for
class X on behalf of proprietor of Bharat Book Stores.
Ans : (14) To : ajanatastationers. @bsnl. net. in
Subject : New textbooks of class X
Dear Sir,
The new textbooks for class X you ordered last week are now available and we are waiting
for you to collect them. A list of the textbooks currently in stocks at our stores is attached here
with.
D. Menon
Proprietor, Bharat Book Stores
Attachment :
A list of new text books
(15) Your friend has got through the JEE advance Examination with flying colours. Write an e-mail in
about 30 words to him Congratulating on his success in the entrance exam.
Ans : (15) To : [email protected]
Subject : Congratulations for success in the entrance exam.
Attachment : No attachment
Dear Jamil,
Heartiest congratulations to you in your brilliant success in the entrance exam of JEE
Advance. It’s a matter of great pride for us that you have topped the list of the toppers. Your hard
and smart work has borne fruits after all. You have made your parents feel proud. Great! Keep it
up.
Your loving friend
Mihir Patel
(16) You are appearing for the Board Exam next week. Draft an e-mail in about 30 words to your father
telling him how you hope to fare in the exam.
Ans : (16) To : [email protected]
Subject : Preparation for the Board Exam
Attachment: No attachment
Dear Papa,
My Board Exams begin from next Monday. I’m fully prepared for the exam. I have revised
every Subject two to three times. I’m confident enough to do (to fare) well in all of the Subjects. I
promise, I will make the most of the time. I am getting. Don’t worry about my exam. I’ve prepared
excellently well in maths too.
with love
Yours affectionately
Manish
(17) Imagine that you are Aalapi Prajapati. Write an e-mail in about 30 words to your father at
[email protected] informing him about your winning the first prize in the state level
elocution competition.
Ans : (17) To : [email protected]
Subject : Winning the first prize
Dear Papa,
I’m extremely delighted to inform you that I have won the first prize and a medal in the
state level elocution competition recently organized by the ministry of Rural Development,
Government of Gujarat. The medal and the first prize of ? 2500 cash were handed over to me by
the C. M. of our state. It was a proud moment for me. If you had been there, my joy would have
doubled. It is all due to your blessings. Keep me blessed.
Yours loving daughter
Aalapi
(19) Draft an e-mail in about 30 words on behalf of Kalpesh Patel to his friend Ankit at
[email protected] inviting him to attend the wedding of his sister.
Ans : (19) To : [email protected]
Subject : An invitation to attend sister’s wedding
Attachment : Invitation card of the wedding
Dear Ankit,
You will be glad to know that the wedding of my sister Priya is to take place on 26th July,
2017 at ‘Rajratna Party Plot’ at 8:30 p. m. You are cordially invited to attend the wedding
ceremony. Do come with your family and bless my sister on these auspicious occasion. Awaiting
for your arrival. Sincerely yours
Kalpesh Patel
(20) You are in a new hostel. Write an e-mail to your father at [email protected]
informing him about your hostel, roommates and the quality of food.
Ans : (20) To : [email protected]
(21) Draft an e-mail in about 30 words on behalf of our Prabodh Desai, a teacher of English to
Jamnadas Publishing House on [email protected] placing an order for some reference
books for std IX and X.
Ans : (21) To : [email protected]
Subject : Order for reference books
Sir,
It’s my immense pleasure to place an order for the following books published by your
reputed publishing house.
(1) Modern Writing and English Grammar Std IX and X 50 copies for each
standard
(2) Modern English (S. L. ) Std. IX and X 55 copies for each standard
(3) Modem 100 plus Class X 50 copies You are requested to courier the
copies on the address.
Panchshil Madhyamik Shala,
Katosan Road, Dist - Ahmedabad 383215.
Yours
Prabodh Desai
(22) Jamnadas Publishing House, Ahmedabad writes an e-mail to Mr. Prabodh Desai, the teacher of
English on [email protected] in about 30 words informing him about the couriered
parcel containing the ordered books at his address.
Ans : (22) To : [email protected]
Subject : Parcel containing ordered books courieredDear Sir,
We are pleased to inform you that we have already couriered the parcel containing all the
books that you have ordered. The parcel has been despatched through Pawan couriers Ltd. ,
Ahmedabad bearing the docket No. R7788009.
Please inform us as soon as you receive the parcel. Thanking you for your trust in us.
Yours sincerely
D Shah
Jamnadas Publishing House
(23) Shabu Philip, a student of Std 10, a Central School, Valsad is suffering from cold and fever. Draft
an e-mail on his behalf to his class teacher seeking leave for three days. You should write between
30 to 50 words.
Ans : (23) To : [email protected]
Subject : Sick leave.
Respected Madam !
I am writing this e- mail to inform you that I have been suffering from cold and fever since 15th,
March. I went to my home town last week with my
parents. I got infected from there. The doctor has advised for bed rest for at least three days. I am
feeling very weak. In this position, I will not be able to attend
school. I humbly request you to grant me leave up to Wednesday. I will attend the school on
Thursday.
Thanking you,
Obediently yours,
Shabu Philip
(24) Draft an e-mail on behalf of Smita Gajjar, the principal of Akshar High school, Surat, to Mayank
Agrrawal informing about his son’s misbehaviour in the school. You should write between 30 to
50 words.
Ans : (24) To : [email protected]
Subject : Regarding Swapnil’s behaviour.
Season's Greetings!
This is to inform you that your son Swapnil misbehaves in the class especially with girl
students. He has no manner to talk with his classmates and even with other teachers. He slams
books on the bench and disturbs the whole class. I know he is a brilliant student. But he has
stopped doing his home work for a few days and doesn’t attend all the classes. Kindly try to find
out what’s wrong with him. I hope you will take this matter seriously as I am accountable to other
students, too. You can come and meet me on Monday by 12:30pm.
Thanks!
Obediently yours,
Smita Gajjar.
The principal
Akshar High school
(25) You are on holiday in Vadodara. Write an email to your friend Shital telling her how you are
spending your time. Shital’s email address is
[email protected] You should write between 30 to 50 words.
Ans : (25) To : [email protected]
Subject I am on cloud nine.
Dear Shital,
How are you ? I’m having a wonderful time here and wish that the holiday goes on forever.
Guess where I am at the moment! I’ve been on cloud nine. I’ve been trying to visit all the
interesting places in Vadodara. .
On Monday I visited Gayakwad’s Palace. It was so wonderful seeing all those amazing
statues and carving. I’ve visited the planetarium and enjoyed the view of our galaxy. I also visited
the M S University. There are so many other places to visit. One ofthe other things I’ve enjoyed is
visiting Ajwa Water Park. This is one of the best parks around Vadodara. Many people go there to
bath and relax. However, what’s interesting about this particular park is the dancing fountains. I
hope you’ll have the opportunity to visit Vadodara someday. It’s such an exciting place to be'! I’m
having so much fun! Time’s up ! Say hi to all the others. See you soon.
Lovingly yours
Devanshi.
(26) You have been to drama performed by eminent artists but one of your closest friends could not
make it. Draft an e-mail, using between 30 and 50 words, to tell her/him all about it. Your friend’s
e-mail address is [email protected]
Ans : (26) To : [email protected]
Subject : Missed you dear.
Hi Dinesh,
I couldn’t wait to tell you all about yesterday, what a great time we had, I really wish you
could have been there. But I really should ask about you first.
how are you ? Is your coughing better ? I wish you will get well soon. Sneha and I went to
the Town Hall to see a drama performed by eminent artist from Pune. Though it being a comedy
play, it carried an interesting social theme. work which I need for my assessment and I m really
We got belly ache laughing at every scene. I heard someone say they were going to organize
another drama
performance soon - and you’ve got to come next time !
See you on Monday and take care.
Lots of love,
Rahul.
(27) You have just returned from the last day at school and realized that you left your laptop in the
school hall. You cannot go for it the next day because you’re leaving on a camping trip. Write an
email to the Head of School about this. The school’s email address is [email protected] You
should write between 30 and 50 words.
Ans : (27) To : [email protected]
Subject : urgent attention required.
Respected Sir,
I am writing because this afternoon, while I was waiting for the school transport to arrive, I
left my laptop in the Hall, in the library. I only realised this
when the bus was already some distant away. The driver would not turn back and disrupt the whole
route. Ideally, I should come to the school tomorrow to collect my belongings but I will not be able
to. My family is going away on camping trip. The laptop contains comedy play, it carried an
interesting social theme. work which I need for my assessment and I m really worried in case it
goes missing. Can I please ask you to tell one of the school peons to put my laptop in a safe place ?
I’ll come and collect it as soon as the camping trip is over.
Thank you.
Smit Chauhan
(31) As a student representative of your school, write an email to your batch mates, suggesting a
farewell party for Science teacher Mrs. Rajeshvari Puvar who is retiring next month. Sign the mail
as Vraj.
Ans : (31) To : [email protected]
[email protected]
amisha. [email protected]
Subject : Farewell function.
Hi all,
I would like to inform you that our Science teacher Mrs. Rajeshvari Puvar is going to retire
next month. We all know that Mrs. Rajeshvari Puvar is an exceptional teacher and guided us in
many typical situations during our study time. In addition to that, she mentored and groomed many
of our seniors to grow into successful citizens. For her helpful contribution, we will host a small
party to surprise her. We shall also invite her family. Please inform all the students and together we
will make it successful and it will be memorable for us forever.
Thanks and regards,
Vraj Rathod
(32) Draft an e-mail in about 30 words on behalf of Ronak Patel to his friend Gaurav Shah on
[email protected], telling him about the importance of good health, physical fitness and simple
diet.
Ans : (32) From : [email protected]
To : [email protected]
Subject : importance of good health, physical fitness and simple diet. Dear Gaurav,
Your exams are over now. You seem to be physically very weak. I would like to write you
about the importance of health and hygiene. Simple diet plays an important role in keeping us
healthy and fit. They are easy to digest. You should eat vegetables, fruits and simple but nutritious
food. These foods keep your digestion system in order. You can enjoy good health. You know
‘sound mind is in a sound body’. If you are physically fit, you can enjoy mental health and peace.
Take light exercises and do Yoga and Pranayams. Shake off all kinds of tensions. Feel relaxed.
Avoid fatty, oily junk food Hope you will understand the importance of health. Wish you a.
healthy life.
Yours,
Ronak Patel
(33) Write an E-mail to your friend giving him information about your successful participation in the
Science Fair at national level.
Ans : (33) From : [email protected]
To : [email protected]
Subject : Successful participation in the Science Fair at national level.
Dear Kunsh,
On 5th December, my school participated in the National Science Fair held at Science City. I
was the leader of my team. There were different sections like Energy, Water, Force and Motion,
Science and Technology, Pollution, etc. I presented a project on ‘Magic of Science’ through the
principles of ‘Force and Motion’.
When the chief guest and visitors came, we showed the floating paper fish. Do you want to
know how we showed them the floating paper fish? We did the experiment with the help of a small
bowl, a pair of scissors, water, thick paper, and a bottle. While showing, the experiment of floating
paper fish we cut a piece of thick paper and cut it into a shape of a fish. We made a small hole in
the centre of the fish. We put the fish into the bowl filled with water. We put a drop of the
dishwashing liquid into the hole. It spread at the rear part and disturbed the surface tension there
pushing the fish forward. The surface tension in the front was not disturbed. The paper fish floated
on the scientific principle of force and motion. We also showed them the experiment of the
underwater working on the principle of force and motion.
All the spectators clapped and congratulated us. We got the prize for our project on Magic of
Science.
Do write to me about your activities going in your school
Your loving sister,
Aashi
(34) Write an E-mail to your sister who is ill. Suggest her to pass her time by reading a good book or
watch some T. V. programmes.
Ans : (34) From : [email protected]
To : [email protected]
Subject : pass her by reading a good book or watch some T. V. programmes.
Dear Ishva,
I read about your illness in mother’s letter. I hope you are feeling better. Are you able to sit in
the garden and enjoy the sunshine ?
I miss you a lot. I am eagerly waiting for your mails which are full of your love and warmth.
Even mother and father would be feeling sad. They also must be missing your senseless talks.
Anyway, the best way to get rid of illness is to take proper rest, take medicines and do things that
keep you pleased. I know the best thing that can keep you happy is a good book. As you are fond
of knowing about different places of the world, I am sending you a book on the history of Greece
with my friend Mahesh. I hope you will enjoy the book. Moreover you can also watch T. V. for
some time. Your favourite programmes on T. V. will keep you hale and hearty.
Take good care of your health. Give my regards to mother and father. Bye.
Your loving brother,
Kunsh.
(35) Your father is on a business tour. Write an E-mail to your father telling him why you could not do
well in the first terminal examination.
Ans : (35) From : [email protected]
To : [email protected]
Subject : Explanation on having bad result regarding the first terminal examination.
Dear Papa,
I am sorry I failed in the first terminal examination. I know you will be pained knowing the
result.
I will not put forth any excuse for this failure. After getting the result I feel that I am not the
stuff for this education. I tried my best, working day and night, but still I failed.
To be frank, my brain works in other directions, such as scouting, organizing of hands for
social work and other activities which require strength, ability and skill.
I am afraid that you will come to know about my activities from my cousin brother. In truth,
I did try my best but I failed. Please give me some active work, I can do as best as any man can do.
Such work always gives me pleasure. When I doing this type of work, my teachers and friend think
I am a hopeless boy in the field of education.
Now these are the facts. I have not tried to conceal my weakness from you. Believe me, I am
not talking lightly. Now I am serious. I would leave all the activities before the annual examination
and show you better result of my hard work.
Please consider this matter sympathetically and forgive me.
With love,
Yours affectionately,
Bipin
(36) Write an E-mail to your friend thanking him for the great hospitability that you received at his
birthday party.
Ans : (36) From : [email protected]
To : [email protected]
Subject : Thanking notes.
Dear Vandana,
Thank you for inviting us to your 15th birthday party. We had a fantastic time last Sunday.
We really enjoyed ourselves.
Although I haven’t had the chance to say “thank you” until now, I’ve thanked you a hundred timed
in my heart. Even if every flower in the world had a voice I couldn’t send as many as it would take
to say thanks enough! This isn’t a thank you note it’s a hug with a fold in it. The world’s a better
place Because of people like you, who take the time to do nice things the way that you always do. I
would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom. More than you
can imagine or even comprehend; I thank God for you, my very special friend!
I just wanted to say thank you again for everything this weekend. We had an amazing time
both nights and your establishment went above and beyond the call of duty in helping us have a
great time. Just wanted to say thank you again for all your hard work to make this so easy.
We all had a fantastic time and the venue was decorated very tastefully. The food was
simply delicious and the service was superb. The meal was scrumptious, especially the chocolate
dessert. You must give me the recipe sometime.
This is a long overdue thank you but I haven’t forgotten the GREAT hospitality and service
you provided us. All of our family and guests had a wonderful day at the farm! I will never forget
the helpful, thoughtful, cheerful hospitality you rendered on your birthday. Thanks for making our
experience special and for being such good hosts. We totally look forward to such more
celebrations.
Thank you again and I appreciate all of your kindness during your birthday celebration!
Yours loving friend,Bhairavi.
(37) Write an E-mail to your friend telling him your plan to take up a temporary vacation job to support
your father after the examination.
Report Writing : 05
(1) You watched a rescue operation of a burning house. Prepare a report on it.
Ans : (1) A Rescue operation of Burning House
August 15,2018
Surat
Fire accidents are not very common. But when they take place they cause great alarm and
destruction and sometimes loss of life. After taking our food in the night, we went away into our
room. The beds were ready and we slept. It was 9 o'clock in the night. My father was reading a
newspaper. Suddenly, we saw smoke entering our room. We wondered from where it was coming.
We went out in the courtyard. The smoke was coming out of the nearby house. The house had
caught fire. The neighbour was crying loudly for help. He began to take out costly things. The
people came quickly for help. Some helped him in bringing out the things from the house, while
others ran to a nearby well for water. There were only three buckets in the house. They cried for
more buckets. Some brought four more. Others only kept weeping in pain. The neighbours were
nervous and they lost presence of mind. They did not know what to save and what to leave behind.
There was more noise and less work. People were running over the roof and pouring water with
buckets. Neighbour's young boy Raju was also pouring water to extinguish fire. He worked very
hard to put out fire. He ran with the buckets over the roof of the kitchen. Suddenly the roof fell
down and he fell over the head of burning wood. We saw him in the flames. We acted quickly and
took him out of the burning home. Pappu was lucky because the intensity of fire was rising. In the
meanwhile somebody had the good sense to inform the fire-station. The fire-engines soon arrived
at the site of the fire. The firemen immediately set to the work of fire-fighting. They did their best
to control and extinguish the fire. They pumped fast the water in the flames, with their hoses. It
took almost two and a half hours to control and then finally to extinguish the fire. They struggled
hard and heroically. One of the firemen was seriously injured in the efforts, and a few of them had
received burns and bruises. Most of the fire accidents occur because of our carelessness. Every
year there are many fire accidents, resulting in a great loss of property and life. Many of these can
be easily avoided if we are more careful, and observe certain rules and regulations regarding fire-
protection, etc.
(2) Dr Raman Patel, MD delivered a talk on headache by accepting the invitation of your school. He
talked about the reasons for headache like physical, mental, emotional and environmental. Prepare
a report on the event.
Ans : (2) Last Saturday, we had arranged a special lecture of Dr. Raman Patel, M. D.. He gave a
speech on a very simple topic; 'The Reasons of Headache'. (He said simple truth about the reasons
of headache and simple solution). It happens due to physical, mental, emotional or environmental
disturbance. The reason of headache can be heavy food at night. If one is suffering from any worry
or anxiety, he is likely to have headache. If one does not have enough rest and sleep, it may result
into headache. One can also have it if there is any death or serious illness in the family. If there is a
lot of air pollution and suffocation due to crackers, one can have headache. The person suffering
from headache has side effects, the said disease like Blood Pressure or diabetes. If you want to
such problems, one must do regular physical exercises Pranayam and Yoga. The principal are
thanked him for providing time.
(3) Write a report on how your school celebrated Environment Day. You may use the following
(points : Place - Date - Advance Preparations - Chief Guest Commencement - Activities - Speech -
Your Resolution)
Ans : (3)
SD JAIN SCHOOL - SURAT
The Environment was celebrated on 5th June, 2016. We planned well in advance. The different
committees were assigned different activities. The chief guest and other prominent people were
sent invitation in advance. The prayer was sung at first. Then the guests were welcomed with
flower bouquet and Kum Kum Tilak. Later the introduction of the chief guest was given by our
principal. The different activities started in different rooms - the quiz, the painting competition, the
education competition, and tree plantation, the cleanliness campaign, in and around the school
campus. I was asked to handle the quiz competition as an anchor. I love it too much. It was very
close and interesting competition. Many students also participated in different activities and the
remaining was in audience. The chief guest also gave a very inspiring speech. We were advised to
save the environment in many ways, for example - avoid using plastic, maintain cleanliness etc.
Really, it was a great celebration as it brought immense awareness about saving the environment!
(4) Saavan P. Joshi writes a report on a seminar organized by his school on the topic - "Importance of
English Language in modern World."
Ans : (4) A ONE DAY SEMINAR ON IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN MODERN
WORLD
5th May, 2019, Anand
A one day seminar was organised by Saraswati Vidyalaya, Anand on the importance of
English language in modern world on 4 May, 2019. The seminar was held in the Assembly Hall of
the school. Dr. A. P. Shah, the famous Educationalist, Dr. D. P. Mandal, the Director of English
language Teaching Institute, Dr. S. S. Gupta, the Professor in M. D. Patel Arts College were the
chief guests. The seminar started with lamp - lightening. The guests were welcomed with garlands
of flowers. Almost one thousand students and fifty three teachers were present in the seminar. The
principal of Saraswati Vidyalaya, Mr. C. P. Patel, delivered a nice speech stressing on the
importance of English language at school level. After that Dr. A. P. Shah explained that English
has become an inevitable medium for anyone who wants to pursue higher education. Dr. A. P.
Mandal stressed on the importance of English language in researches, modem technology and
internet. At last Dr. S. S. Gupta stated that English is no more called a foreign language but it has
become a link language. All the three orators explained their views very well. At the end a small
session of half an hour was arranged for students to ask their queries regarding English language.
At the end the supervisor of the school, Mr. Trivedi thanked all the guests, students and teachers to
have witnessed the seminar.
Halol is no more a safe city. Various accidents are reported everyday on the roads of the city.
Yesterday a terrible accident took place at about 11.00 p.m. on Halol Baroda highway. The Halol -
Baroda bus collided with a huge truck There were fifty passengers in that bus. Five passengers died
on the spot and some were hurt seriously. They were taken, immediately to the Civil Hospital,
Halol. The driver of the bus died on the spot. The truck-driver ran away leaving the truck.
The truck which had no indicator and lights, was parked on the left side. The truck-driver
must have been careless who drove the truck roughly. He did not see the bus coming in front of so
he lost control and collided with the bus. The passengers who died were sitting on the front left
side rows. The truck crushed all these passengers. There was traffic jam for two hours. The police
reached this place after two hours. The cries of women and children were heart rending
Immediately many people gathered and they served as the volunteers. Gradually, the situation
came under control.
(6) You witnessed a fire in a neighbour's house. Write a short report on it.
Ans : (6) A HOUSE ON FIRE
July 03, 2019 Bhuj
There were loud screams in my neighbourhood at about 5 p.m. yesterday. I rushed out and
found that a house in my neighbourhood was on fire. Big flames and clouds of smoke were coming
out from the building. Four children and their mother were inside the house. Many people rushed
out from their houses. They continued throwing water to put out the fire but it seemed out of
control. I immediately called the fire brigade. Cries like "Help, Help" were heard from the
building. The fire brigade came soon and started immediate efforts to save the human lives They
took out tall ladders and water hoses. The two men in fire-jackets jumped into the
(7) Write a report how "The Independence Day" was celebrated in your school.
Ans : (7) CELEBRATION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY
August 16, 2019 Rajpipla.
This year we celebrated the Independence Day with great enthusiasm in our school. On this
occasion, a programme was arranged on the school playground. A big stage was set up and
decorated with tri-colours. All the students and the teachers of our school gathered on the school
playground. The national flag was hoisted by the president of the school at 8.00 a.m. The national
anthem was sung by the school band while we were standing respectfully. Then Priti Pandya from
Class VIII recited a song "Sare Jahanse". Then Mena Patel from Class IX recited a poem "Mera
Hindustan." Then Abhay Shah from Class XI gave his speech on "Why I am proud of India. His
speech was really effective that day. The principal gave a short speech and advised all the students
to love our country and work for it. He also advised to be ready to sacrifice for our country. The
best cadets of scout were given medals for their brave act. Then there was the parade of N.C.C.
cadets. Sweets were distributed among all. At last the function ended with" Jan Gan Man "It was a
thrilling event for the students.
(8) Write a report on your successful participation in the Science Fair at national level. You may use
the following points :
(Points : held in the science city - different sections - shown with experiments - ‘project on Magic
of Science’ - principle of force and motion - prize)
Ans : (8) On 5th December, my school participated in the National Science Fair held at
Science City. I was the leader of my team. There were different sections like Energy, Water, Force
and Motion, Science and Technology, Pollution, etc. I presented a project on ‘Magic of Science’
through the principles of ‘Force and Motion’.
When the chief guest and visitors came, we showed the floating paper fish. Do you want to
know how we showed them the floating paper fish ? We did the experiment with the help of a
small bowl, a pair of scissors, water, thick paper, and a bottle. While showing, the experiment of
floating paper fish we cut a piece of thick paper and cut it into a shape of a fish. We made a small
hole in the centre of the fish. We put the fish into the bowl filled with water. We put a drop of the
dishwashing liquid into the hole. It spread at the rear part and disturbed the surface tension there
pushing the fish forward. The surface tension in the front was not disturbed. The paper fish floated
on the scientific principle of force and motion. We also showed them the experiment of the
underwater working on the principle of force and motion.
All the spectators clapped and congratulated us. We got the prize for our project on Magic of
Science.
(9) The students of your school visited the school for the blind. Prepare short report on your visit. You
may use the following points.
(Points : Blind students of all age groups - workshop, where blind are taught carpentry - learn
music - singing - painting - Braille Script charity shop - income used for the welfare of the blind).
Ans : (9) Yesterday we had a holiday but the social club of our school arranged a visit
to the school for the blind situated at Vastrapur. We went there in the morning and watched the
daily routine of the blind students. There were blind students of all age groups working normally as
us. They were acclimatized with the surroundings of the school premise. There were different
departments in the school. We saw the students learning carpentry, music, singing, painting in the
various department. The expert teachers were teaching them patiently and kindly. The students
were also eager to learn what their teacher destined to teach them. We saw many products prepared
by the blind students. Those products were on sale in the Braille Scrip Charity Shop. They were
made beautifully by the blind students of the school. The income of that sale was used for the
welfare of the blind. When I returned home I felt that they were more self-reliance than we. They
used to face the challenges which were put against them by fortune. But they did not seem piteous.
(10) Prepare a short report In about 80 words on how the Teachers' Day was celebrated in your
school. You may use the following points.
(Points : student teachers - boys in tidy dresses - girls in 'saris' - their performance in the
classrooms - response from students - observations of regular teachers - prizes given to the
best student-teachers at the end of the day.)
Ans : (10)
September 6, 2006
Ahmedabad.
On September 5, 2006, Teachers Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Learners'
High School, Mandvi. The students were well prepared to participate as teachers on the day.
The boys were in tidy dresses and the girls-teachers were dressed in neat, clean 'saris1. They
behaved like real teachers, it also seemed that they had worked very hard on the subjects they
were to teach. They tried their best to justify their roles as teachers. The students in the
classes were also greatly excited to study. The student-principal went round the school to see
how everything was going on. The student- peons also carried out their jobs with great
interest. All these was keenly observed by the real principal and teachers. In the last period,
the students who performed their best were chosen for the prizes. As per the tradition, the
principal gave away the prizes. The day ended with the feeling of great achievement.
(11) You attended a Scout camp at Mount Abu. Prepare a short report on ft in about 80 words :
(Points : Camp incharge - scouts - different schools - activities - nice food - games - rock
climbing - swimming - hard training - camp fire - enjoy.)
Ans : (11)
5 November, 2008
Sharda Vidyataya,
Vadodara.
During the Diwali vacation, a week-long scouts camp was held at a village named
Navagam, near Bhavnagar. About 45 students of the school, accompanied by three teachers,
team leaders and guides attended the camp. The scouts first took up the activity of cleaning
up the village. They informed people about the importance of cleanliness and hygiene. They
also educated old men and women of the village. In the evening, the scouts presented various
entertainment programmes, showing their skills drama, music, mimicry. It was a successful
camp.
(12) Prepare a brief report on Maths - Science exhibition held at your School.
(Points : Venue - time organizers - participants - visitors - set up - working models - charts -
sections - enthusiastic - students - judges - praise.)
Ans : (12)
October 1, 2008
Ahmedabad.
Last week, a maths - science exhibition was organized by our school. It was held in the
class-rooms and the ground of our school. Them were various sections like : projects,
technology, experiments, charts, slides etc. Each section was well arranged. The scientific
points were well explained by the students. Many kinds of plants, stuffed birds, snakes and
insects were shown. The other section showed the models and chrats of space technology.
Experiments on electricity and magnetism were shown. The model of a robot was the main
attraction of all . One other section showed charts explaining various chemical reactions.
Moreover, the charts regarding sums were also shown. They helped the students to calculate
any sum easily. There were many visitors at the maths- science exhibition. They asked
questions and the students gave answers satisfactorily. The students of our school provided
services. Scientific films were also shown. The exhibition remained open for three days. Most
of the students of city visited this exhibition. This exhibition was organized under the
guidance of the teachers and the principal. The efforts of the students were praised by all. It
was entertainment with education.
(13) Write a short report in about 80 words on 'Your Visit To a Bank.' You may use the following
points.
(Points : reception counter - counters to deposit, to withdraw or to transfer money - loan
section - queues clerks - manager - cashiers - routine bank word - guards)
Ans : (13)
16th November, 2007
Ahmedabad.
Yesterday, I visited Bank of Baroda with my brother. Two guards were standing at the
entrance of the bank. They had guns in their hands. When we entered the bank there was a
reception counter. There were counters to withdraw, deposit or to transfer money. There were
queues at the counters to deposit and withdraw money. Ail the officers, clerks and cashiers
were busy. There was a loan section behind the counters. The manager was sitting in his
cabin. He explained me about the working of the bank. I learnt to fill withdrawal slips, pay-
in-slips and to write cheques. He also taught me how to write a Demand Draft. Some
customers were sitting on the sofa. 1 was really excited to visit the bank. It was really an
important visit for me.
(14) Write a short report in about 80 words on the steps taken by the Municipality to arrest the
spread of cholera in your town. You may use the following points.
(Points : a cholera epidemic - case of the epidemic - steps taken by Municipality - responsible
people for the epidemic - removal of garbage - sprinkling of disinfectants - food cause -
licenses cancelled - awaken the citizen - praiseworthy steps.)
Ans : (14)
16th November, 2006
Ahmedabad.
There was a possibility of breaking out a cholera epidemic in my town. In tie hot
atmosphere, the heaps of garbage collected at different places lay rottine. There were three to
four cases of cholera and the Municipality woke up. Timely and fast steps were taken and it
helped to arrest the spread of the deadly disease. The municipality tackled the problem as a
war-like emergency, it got all the garbage heaps removed, and had the places sprinkled with
disinfectants. The authorities, especially Sanitary Inspectors, saw to it that the vendors
maintained utmost cleanliness, and they did not sell unhealthy eatables. The guilty were
fined; even their licenses were taken away. Municipality also made a great propaganda. It
made the citizens awake to the danger. Anti-cholera vaccinations were used free and freely.
The Municipality deserves praise for its timely and effective handling of an explosive
situation.
(15) Write a short report In about 80 words on 'How you spent your last summer holidays'. You
may use the following points.
(Points : final examination over - summer holidays began - dislike to wander aimlessly -
decided to spend holidays in the best possible manner - weak in mathematics - devoted some
time for studying - importance of good health - visited uncle's house)
Ans : (15)
20th June, 2007
Ahmedabad.
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Our final examination was over by 10 April. On 5 May, the result was posted to
me. I was thrilled to learn that I was promoted to Std. X. Overall, I had secured 80% of
marks. Meanwhile, the ^school was closed and summer holidays had begun. I intended to
spend my time in a profitable manner. I decided to brush things. I thought of giving time for
health. I began to go for a long walk everyday. I began to go to my father's office and helped
him in is work. I also used to help our peon m keeping our office neat and tidy. Every
evening I played games with my friends. I had a lot of recreation this way. I then thought of
spending the last week at my uncle's house. At his house, there was neither studies nor any
special work to do. The days were spent joyfully in the company of my cousins. I bade them
goodbye after a week. They were delightful days and so I returned home with a heavy heart.
(16) Prepare a short report in about 80 words on "The Tree Plantation Week" Or "Van Mahotsav"
held in your school. You may use the following points.
Ans : (16)
September 20, 2006
A hmedabad.
Our school recently celebrated the Tree Plantation Week. It was decided to celebrate it
from September 11 to September 1& The Chief Quest was the Mayor of Ahmedabad - Smt.
Anisha Mirza. She inaugurated the Tree Plantation Week at 9.00 a.m. It was decided to plant
hundred and one trees in the school campus and other two hundred and one in nearby areas.
The required pits for the plantation were dug by the students of our school. All the students
and the teachers planted the trees together. The next day a drawing competition was held In
our school. The students drew the pictures of natural scenes, forests, mountains, flowing
fivers etc. On the third day there was a composition competition on The Importance of Trees'.
The elocution and other competitions were held on the following three days. On the last day
of the week, an exhibition was held in our school. Many people of the city, students, their
guardians visited our school. The journalists and the photographers also came to collect the
information. The winners of the various competitions were given away the prize by our
principal.
(Points : chief guest - hundred and one trees - students and teachers - various competitions -
exhibition - journalists and photographers - prize distribution)
(17) Write a short report in about 80 words on the day of elections when you visited an election
booth.
(Points : General elections - excitement - volunteers of parties - long line of voters - press
reporters - voting begins at 8 a.m. sharp - voters - minor incidents - booths closed at 6 p.m)
Ans : (17)
30 April, 2010
Ahmadabad,
Yesterday, on the day of the general elections, I visited an election booth. Hundreds of
policemen were posted outside the booth. Volunteers of various parties were standing outside
the booth. When the polling began at 8 a.m., there were very few voters. However, by
afternoon, there was a long queue outside the booth. Many voters were seen talking about the
electronic voting machines. There were press reporters and TV crew also. The polling went
off smoothly, except for a small quarrel between the volunteers of two parties. The polling
ended at 6 p.m.