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(Reading for Comprehension, summary, language Study and Mind-Mapping.) Q 1 A. Read the following extract and complete the activities given below it. (12) |
This is what Camus meant when he said that "what gives value to travel is fear" disruption, in other words, (or emancipation) from circumstance, and all the habits behind which we hide. And that is why many of us travel not in search of answers, but of better questions. I, like many people, tend to ask questions of the places I visit, and relish most the ones that ask the most searching questions back of me: "The ideal travel book," Christopher Isherwood once said, " should be perhaps a little like a crime story in which you're in search of something." And it's the best kind of something, I would add, if it's one that you can never quite find. I remember, in fact, after my first trips to Southeast Asia, more than a decade ago, how I would come back to my apartment in New York, and lie in my bed, kept up by something more than jet lag, playing back, in my memory, over and over, all that I had experienced, and paging wistfully through my photographs and reading and re-reading my diaries, as if to extract some mystery from them. Anyone witnessing this strange scene would have drawn the right conclusion: I was in love. When we go abroad is that we are objects of scrutiny as much as the people we scrutinize, and we are being consumed by the cultures we consume, as much on the road as when we are at home. At the very least, we are objects of speculation (and even desire) who can seem a exotic to the people around us as they do to us. All, in that sense, believed in "being moved" as on the points of taking trips, and "being transported" by private as well as public means; all saw that "ecstasy" ("ex-stasis") tells us that our highest moments come when we're not stationary, and that epiphany can follow movement as much as it precipitates it. |
A1. Read and rewrite the following sentences and state whether they are True or False:
- (a) A traveller may sink in love with his travel- memoirs.
- (b) One gets inspected as he inspects the world around him.
- (c) Quest for something may end in more mystery.
- (d) Staying in comfort at home gives one more happiness than travelling.
(c) Quest for something may end in more mystery. True.
(d) Staying in comfort at home gives one more happiness than travelling. False.
(i) Match the Columns :
Sr | Column A | Column B |
1) | Narrator | (a) ideal travel should be like a crime story. |
2) | Camus. | (b) ideal travel should be like a crime story. |
3) | Isherwood | (c) more happy when on move. |
4) | Traveller | (d) fear gives value to travel.. |
✒️Answer
Sr | Column A | Column B |
1) | Narrator | (d) fear gives value to travel.. |
2) | Camus. | (b) ideal travel should be like a crime story. |
3) | Isherwood | (a) ideal travel should be like a crime story. |
4) | Traveller | (c) more happy when on move. |
A5. Do as directed.
(i) I like to ask questions of the places I visit.
(Choose the correct tense form of the above sentence from the following options and rewrite.)
- (a) Simple past tense
- (b) Simple present tense
- (c) Past perfect tense
- (d) Present perfect tense
(ii) I would come back to my apartment in New York.
(Choose the correct option using 'used to' for the given sentence and rewrite.)
- (a) I use to come back to my apartment in New York.
- (b) I have used to come back to my apartment in New York.
- (c) I used to come back to my apartment in New York.
- (d) I had used to come back to my apartment in New York.
A6. Find out the words from passage which mean:
- (i) reminiscence
- (ii) exhilaration
B 1. Language study
Do as directed:
(1) Avneesh said, "Sanchit, what are you doing in the garden at this l.)
- (i) Avneesh asked Sanchit what he was doing in the garden at that time.
- (ii) Avneesh wanted to know from Sanchit his cause of being there in the garden.
- (iii) Avneesh asked Sanchit whether he was present in the garden at that time.
- (iv) Avneesh asked Sanchit whether he was doing in the garden at that time.
Answer:- (i) Avneesh asked Sanchit what he was doing in the garden at that time
(2) Neeraj Chopra may not participate in the world championship due to ankle injury.
(Choose the correct option from the following sentences which uses a more definite modal auxiliary.)
- (i) Neeraj Chopra cannot participate in the world championship due to ankle injury.
- (ii) Neeraj Chopra will not participate in the world
- (ii) Neeraj Chopra should not participate in the world championship due to ankle injury.
- (iv) Neeraj Chopra might not participate in the world championship due to ankle injury.
Answer:- (ii) Neeraj Chopra will not participate in the world.
3) Unless you are confident, you will'not succeed. (Choose the correct option from the following options to change the sentence beginning with If.." )
- (i) If you are confidence you will get success.
- (ü) If you have confidence you will get success.
- (ii) If you are confident you will not get success.
- (iv) If you are not confident you will get success.
B 2. Spot the error and rewrite correct sentence :
He prescribe medicine alongwith a few exercises to his patients..
Answer.
He prescribes/prescribed medicine alongwith a few exercises to his patients..
✒️Answer
Sr | Column A | Column B |
1) | Narrator | (c) A long Narrative Fiction |
2) | Camus. | (d) Spirit of Realism. |
3) | Isherwood | (a) Greek Romance |
4) | Traveller | (b) Middle class readers. |
Q 2 A Read the following extract and complete the activities given below:
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A1. Choose two correct alternatives which define the theme of the extract:
- (i) Love is a greater force in private as well as in public affairs.
- (ü) To rebuild civilization we need tolerance more than love.
- (iii) Patience is the solution in any sort of confrontation.
- (iv) When you do not like people, nations or civilizations, you need to love them to change them.
- (i) To rebuild civilization we need tolerance more than love.
- (ii) Patience is the solution in any sort of confrontation.
A2. Complete the following table with the help of the extract:
Give one merit and one demerit of Love' and 'Patience.'
Answer:-
A3. Write how we can build up a civilized society; with the help of the extract.
Answer:-
To build a civilized society, we need to be nice to each other, even if we don't always like everyone. It's like when you have to play with a classmate you don't really like. You still have to be polite and play nicely. That's what tolerance is. It's about being okay with people, even if they are different from us. This is important for making our world a better place after war.
A4. Love and tolerance are the true indicators of a civilized person.' Justify
Answer:-
Being civilized means being nice and understanding towards others. It's about treating people kindly, even if we don't always agree with them. Love and tolerance show that someone is civilized because they care about others and try to get along with them. When we love and tolerate others, it makes our world a nicer place for everyone to live in.
- (a) They had tried it again and again.
- (b) They has tried it again and again.
- (c) They tried it again and again.
- (d) They have tried it again and again.
- (a) It is the sound state of mind and we are looking for it.
- (b) We are looking for the sound state of mind.
- (c) We are looking for it but it is the sound state
- of mind.
- (d) The sound state of mind is looked for.
(b) We are looking for the sound state of mind.
Sr | Column A | Column B |
1) | Secular | (a) feeling of great friendship and understanding between people. |
2) | Absurd. | (b) a society which has its own highly |
3) | Civilisation | (c) not connected with any religion. |
4) | Brotherhood | (d) not at all logical or sensible. |
✒️Answer
Sr | Column A | Column B |
1) | Secular | (c) not connected with any religion. |
2) | Absurd. | (d) not at all logical or sensible. |
3) | Civilisation | (b) a society which has its own highly |
4) | Brotherhood | (a) feeling of great friendship and understanding between people. |
(B) Summarising:
Answer:-
Love and Tolerance.
(C) Mind Mapping :
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Section. II Poetry
Q 1 Raed the following lines and complete the activities given below it.
She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent! |
A1. Select and write the two statements from the given list which justify the theme of the poem.(2)
(a) The poet is blunt and direct in his expression of love.
(b) Internal beauty is as important as the external beauty.
(c) The poet is in love with lady's outward beauty.
(d) Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder.
Expected Answer
(b) Internal beauty is as important as the external beauty.
(d) Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder
A2. Complete the following web describing the various aspects of the lady's beauty. One is done for you at the centre place.
Expected Answer:-
Q A3 Write your idea of a "beautiful person" in your own words.
My idea of a beautiful person is , I would emphasize the importance of inner beauty, kindness, and emotional depth as the defining qualities of a beautiful person. Someone who is compassionate, empathetic, and genuine, and whose beauty shines from within, is truly beautiful in my eyes.
Q 4. Find out the examples of Antithesis from the given extract.
Expected Answer:-
One shade the more, one ray the less
Or.
all that’s best of dark and bright
A5 Compose a poem of your own in about 2 to 4 lines on the topic "Beauty"
Expected Answer
Beauty is like the soft wind's whisper
A rainbow in the sky
It's a child's happy laughter
A mirror of the heart, flying high
In every part of life, it's found, never shy
Q 4 B Poetic Appreciation
They hear no sound, the swell is strong; Though the wind hath fallen they drift along, Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock,- 'O Christ! it is the Inchcape Rock!' Sir Ralph the Rover tore his hair; He curst himself in his despair; The waves rush in every side, The ship is sinking beneath the tide. But even in his dying fear One dreadful sound could the Rover hear, A sound as if with the Inchcape Bell, The Devil below was ringing his knell. |
Expected Answer:- Poetic Appreciation of "The Inchcape Rock"
Section -VI Literary Genre Novel.
Q 5 A. Complete the activities given below as per the instructions.
(i) Match the Columns :
Sr | Column A | Column B |
1) | Novel | (a) Greek Romance |
2) | 18th Century Literature. | (b) Middle class readers. |
3) | 2nd to 6th Century | (c) A long Narrative Fiction. |
4) | Newspaper and Magazines | (d) Spirit of Realism. |
✒️Answer
Sr | Column A | Column B |
1) | Novel | (c) A long Narrative Fiction |
2) | 18th Century | (d) Spirit of Realism. |
3) | 2nd to 6th Century | (a) Greek Romance |
4) | Newspaper and Magazines | (b) Middle class readers. |
(ii) Choose the correct alternatives and rewrite the sentences:
(a) The novel that bears more than one level of meaning is called novel. [Realistic/Allegorical/Historical]
(b) novel is concerned with the protagonist's overall growth from childhood to adulthood. [Bildungsroman/Utopian/Gothic]
(c) novel is a novel based on the author's life. [Epistolary/Psychological/Autobiographical]
(d) The novel based on an imaginary community possessing the ideal qualities is calle [Utopian/Epistolary / Picaresque ] novel.
✒️Answer:-
(a) The novel that bears more than one level of meaning is called Allegorical novel.
(b) Bildungsroman novel is concerned with the protagonist's overall growth from childhood to adulthood.
(c) Autobiographical novel is a novel based on the author's life.
(d) The novel based on an imaginary community possessing the ideal qualities is calle Utopian novel.
Q 5 B) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below: (4)
(i) Write a character-sketch of the narrator E.R. Braithwaite in 'To Sir With Love'
✒️Answer:-
E.R. Braithwaite, the narrator of the novel "To Sir, with Love" He is the protagonist of the of the novell. Being black educated man, he had to face diversity at great extend. He shows his strength and compassion when faced with racial prejudice in 1960s London. As a teacher in an East End school, he uses unconventional methods to build character and self-esteem in his students, emphasizing their personal development. Braithwaite's character evolves through the story, making him an inspirational figure who triumphs over adversity and discrimination through the power of education and humanity.
(ii) Consider 'student-teacher relationship' as one of the themes of 'To Sir With Love'.
✒️Answer:-
One of the prominent themes of the novel To Sir With Love is The relationship between teachers and students. The very important part of the novel highlights the proceedings of half yearly report. This was lead by the students of the author who were not fit for learning but the narrator E.R. Braithwaite not only teach them but also make them capable of handling the situation. This shows an improvement in students' conduct, it also increase in confidence level and courtesy-freedom and openness in student-teacher interaction. The author taught his students passionately and bring the desired changes among them. Hence the students teachers relationship is the prominent them of the extract.
There are other themes like racial discrimination as there is discrimination between balck and white, prejudice.
(C) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below: (4)
(i) Appreciate Phileas Fogg as the protagonist of 'Around the World in Eighty Days.'
✒️Answer:-
Phileas Fogg, the protagonist of "Around the World in Eighty Days," is a remarkable character who embodies a blend of qualities that make him both relatable and admirable. His adventurous spirit is evident in his daring attempt to circumnavigate the globe in an unprecedented eighty days. His meticulous nature is apparent in his careful planning and precise calculations, which enable him to accomplish this feat. Fogg's willingness to accept challenges and his determination to see them through reflect his courage and tenacity. Despite his reserved nature, Fogg's honesty and straightforwardness endear him to those he encounters on his journey. His sentimental attachment to his wager and his loyalty to his friends demonstrate his genuine and caring nature. Thus, Phileas Fogg is a multifaceted character who captivates readers with his adventurous spirit, meticulousness, courage, honesty, sentimentality, and loyalty.
(ii) The most interesting part of the extract 'Around the World in Eighty Days' is its climax. Discuss.
✒️Answer:-
The climax of "Around the World in Eighty Days" is the most exciting part of the story. It's when Phileas Fogg, the major character, comes back and thought that he had lost the weger as Detective fix arrasted him and he lost a day. When Passepartout comes to know that they have got a day and finally they come to London and win the bet he made with his friends. He had to travel around the world in 80 days, and he did it just in time. It's a really tense moment because they're racing against the clock to get back to London. But they make it, and Fogg proves that he's brave and smart. It's a happy ending because Fogg wins the bet and gets the girl he loves.
(D) Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below
(i) Mary Morstan encourages Dr. Watson to get involved in her case. Justify the statement with reference to "The Sign of Four.'
✒️Answer:-
Mary Morstan is assertive and open about discussing her case in Dr. Watson's presence, indicating her trust in him and her need for his assistance. Her willingness to share details about her case shows her confidence in Watson's ability to help and her urgency to find answers. Additionally, Mary's insistence that Watson may prove invaluable assistance highlights her belief in his skills and intelligence. Furthermore, her request for Watson to accompany her and Holmes to the Lyceum theatre with appealing eyes and expressions indicates her desire for his company and support. Overall, Mary's actions and requests showcase her strong and independent character, as well as her reliance on Watson's assistance in solving her case.
(ii) Write the importance of various places such as 'Holmes' residence, Lyceum Theatre and unknown destination with reference to 'The Sign of Four."
✒️Answer:-
Holmes' House in "The Sign of Four" serves as a central hub for the events of the story. It's where Holmes conducts his business, entertains clients, and often solves cases. The action begins and ends at Holmes' house, emphasizing its importance as a setting where key events unfold and where Holmes' character is most fully realized.
The Lyceum Theatre, on the other hand, is a place of transition in the story. It's where the characters gather for the party, confirm their identities, and are initiated into the mystery of the adventure. It's a pivotal setting that marks the beginning of their journey into the unknown and sets the stage for the unfolding of the plot.
Lastly, the unknown place, described as a questionable, forbidding neighborhood with an inhabited house, is a crucial setting that adds tension and mystery to the story. It's where the characters encounter danger and where the climax of the story takes place. This setting highlights the danger and risk involved in the adventure and adds a sense of urgency and suspense to the narrative.
Please Note:- The above answer are the way to write the answer of all questions, the similar questions can be answered in different way by keeping it in the mind the main core of the answer.
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