Exam Preparation for English
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Write a review of a film that you have recently seen. Write your review based on any 4 points given below. 1) name of the character 2) About the story/theme of the film. 3) Why did you like or not like the film. 4) Special feature of film 5) Music/dance/song/action direction. 6) Should Others watch this film/would you recommend your friends to enjoy it/watch this film/why?.
A structured review covering character, theme, personal opinion, and recommendations.
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Write a blog in a proper format on 'how to be a true and real friend'. Write your answer in about 150 words.
A blog discussing qualities and actions that define true friendship.
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Prepare an appeal on topic 'save the earth' make use of the following points to write an appeal. 1) attractive slogan 2) Persuasive appeal 3) Information about the programme to be undertaken 4) Ask for contribution 5) Need to save the earth 6) Other ideas of your own.
An appeal highlighting the importance of environmental conservation and encouraging support.
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Express your views regarding school education in connection with character building.
School education is crucial for character development and social responsibility.
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Describe how you will react in the situation where a poor boy has taken dinner in the hotel and then he found he has not enough money to pay the bill.
A compassionate response to assist the boy in paying his bill.
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Q3) A) read the given extract and complete the activity given below (8m) He felt the cheering power of spring. it made him whistle, it made him Sing; His heart was mirth to excess, but the rover mirth was wickedness, Is eyes was on the inchcape float. Quoth he men put the boat, And row me to The inchcape Rock, And I will block the abbot aberbrothok, The boat is a lower'd the boatmen row And to the inchcape rock they go, Sir Ralph bent over from the boat, and he got the bill from the inchcape float, Down sunk bell with the gargling sound. The bubbles rows and burst around: Quoth Sir Ralph, the next who comes to the rock Won't blaze the abbot aberbrothok.
Analyze the extract and its themes.
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Q3) group discussion Ganesh wants to send money to his brother who is studying in Chennai. Ganesh as Omkar and his father how he should send money. write a discussion amongst Ganesh and Omkar and his father.
Discussion script on sending money.
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Q4)b). 1) email writing. Imagine that you are a sales manager of showroom selling cars. A Customer had booked car for which he had deposited advance and had been assure delivery in 10 days time. The supply got delayed on account of shutdown of factory for preventive maintenance. The annoyed customer rang of after 2 weeks, write an email to him/her apologizing for the delay.
Apology email for delayed car delivery.
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OR 2) report writing Your college organized save girl child movement. The health minister of Maharashtra state State shri Rajesh tope was invited to launch these campaign. Write a report of this function in about 120 words.
Report on the save girl child movement.
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OR 3) interview questions You are working as a reporter for a delay local newspaper. You are asked to interview a political leader. Frame at least at least 8 to 10 question that you will like to ask him/her during the interview.
List of interview questions for a political leader.
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Q4) C) 1) speech writing. Imagine that you are going to take part in a elocution. Competition to be arranged in your college. One of the topic for competition is 'the states of old women in Indian society'. Prepare a short speech on the given topic in about 120 words.
Speech on the status of old women in society.
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OR 2) imagine that you are a compere of annual sports day inauguration function of your college. write a script for the same. make use of the following points. *Introduction-a brief introduction of the programme/function. *Lighting of the lamp. *Welcome song *Welcome of the guest and welcome speech. *Inauguration of the sports day. *Vote of thanks.
Script for the annual sports day inauguration.
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OR 3) expansion of Idea Expand the following idea in about 120 words. it must have a introduction: ,middle and the conclusion 'knowledge is a power'.
Expansion on the idea that knowledge is power.
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Develop the flow chart given below: Early School years:-- Readjust to school; Letter School years:-- Social relationships; During adolescence:-; Peer group expectation:-
Flow chart illustrating school adjustment stages and peer expectations.
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Fine facts from the extract and complete the table: *learns-To maintain social relationships. *Acquires- Good habits, attitudes & behaviour through interaction.
Children learn social skills and acquire good habits through peer interaction.
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Write the answer of the following question in about 50 words: Fernman brought a comic relief in the students council programme. Write your answer in 50 words.
Fernman's humor provided a much-needed break in the serious student council program.
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Give a brief character sketch of Mr. Braithwaite in this novel 'To Sir, With Love'.
Mr. Braithwaite is a dedicated teacher who strives to connect with his students.
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Give a short description of Phileas Fogg's release at custom House and his journey from Liverpool to England.
Phileas Fogg's release at customs was marked by tension before embarking on his journey.
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Give reason Passepartout seized Fogg by the collar and dragged him along with irresistible force.
Passepartout acted out of urgency to ensure Fogg did not miss their journey.
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Out the odd elements from the group and rewrite the sentences: 1) The heart of darkness, the turn of the screw, the pilgrims progress, death in Venice.
Identify and remove the odd title from the list of literary works.
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The symbolic meaning of allegory may be political, religious, psychological, historical or philosophical.
Allegory can symbolize various meanings across different contexts.
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Gothic novels have terror, mystery, romance, horror, thriller in it.
Gothic novels encompass elements of terror and mystery.
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Science fiction deals with imaginative concepts such as a futuristic setting, futuristic science, technology space travel, and futuristic history.
Science fiction explores futuristic themes and technological advancements.
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Q3)B) read the given extra and write the appreciation of the given poem based on the following aspects. (4m) My father travels on the late evening train - disgust Standing among silent commuters in the yellow light Suburbs slide past his unseen eyes His shirt and pants are soggy and his black raincoat.
Appreciation of the poem's themes and imagery.
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A2) rearrange the following statement in order of their occurrence in the extract: A) the police man refused to accept Soapy even as a clue. B) Soapy took a stone and dashed it through the glass. C) 'Now, get busy and call a cop,' said Soapy. D) Soapy, with disgust in his heart, drifted along twice unsuccessful.
B, D, C, A.
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A3) read the following sentences and write down what it means: 1) 'don't you think that I might have had something to do with it?' Soapy asked inquiringly if they did not.
Soapy questioned if he was suspected.
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Q2) B) write a summary of the above extract with the suitable title.
Summary of Soapy's actions and motivations.
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Q2)C) develop a mind mapping frame/design using your ideas thoughts/concept to illustrate developed on the topic 'best sources of entertainment'.
Mind map illustrating various entertainment sources.
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A1) rewrite the following sentence as per their occurrence in the extract. 1) Sir Ralph cut the inchcape bell. 2) Sir Ralph ask his a men to row to the inchcape rock 3) The inchcape bell sank down 4) Sir Ralph kept his eyes on the inchcape float.
2, 4, 1, 3.
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A2) explain the line 'But the Rover's mirth was wickedness,' Explain the line in your own words.
The Rover's joy was rooted in evil deeds.
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A4) pick out and write the rhyming words from the first stanza and also write its a rhyming scheme.
Rhyming words: 'sing', 'excess'; scheme: AABB.
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A5) compose 4 poetic lines of your own on-a memorable evening on a beautiful beach.
Personal poetic lines reflecting a beach evening.
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Complete the following statement and rewrite. 1) The 18th century has gifted English literature to entirely new forms named The novel and the periodical essay.
The 18th century introduced new literary forms in English literature.
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Complete the following statement and rewrite. 2) The European novel is often said to begin with 'Don Quixote' by Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes.
'Don Quixote' is considered the beginning of the European novel.
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Complete the following statement and rewrite. 3) Novelists Anita Desai, Nayanthara Sehgal, Arun Joshi and Manohar Malgulkar through their works change the current of The Indian English novel.
These novelists significantly influenced the Indian English novel.
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Complete the following statement and rewrite. 4) The background in which the story takes place is called The setting.
The setting refers to the background of a story.
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Fill in the blanks from the options given in the bracket and rewrite the sentence. 1) The _____ novel is based on the life of the author. (Biographical, historical, dystopian, autobiographical)
The autobiographical novel is based on the life of the author.
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Fill in the blanks from the options given in the bracket and rewrite the sentence. 2) In the first half of the 20th century a cult of _____ became popular (Science fiction, allegorical novel, epistolary novel, pulp magazine)
A cult of science fiction became popular in the first half of the 20th century.
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Fill in the blanks from the options given in the bracket and rewrite the sentence. 3) Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley is considered the first novel based on----- (Crime and investigation, emotion and psychology, stream of consciousness, science and technology)
Frankenstein is considered the first novel based on science and technology.
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Fill in the blanks from the options given in the bracket and rewrite the sentence. 4) The Spanish word picaro means-
The Spanish word picaro means rogue.
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Complete the following sentence with the help of the extract 1) The formal education that a child gets in school moulds him into a good citizen.
Formal education shapes a child into a good citizen.
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Complete the following sentence with the help of the extract 2) School adjustment has a long-lasting effect on children's success in life.
School adjustment significantly impacts children's future success.
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Complete the following sentence with the help of the extract 3) A child's interaction with peers has a great influence on his attitude, habits and behaviour.
Peer interaction greatly influences a child's behaviour.
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Complete the following sentence with the help of the extract 4) A child's school adjustment relies largely on his interaction with peers.
School adjustment depends on peer interactions.
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Choose the correct alternative that indicates modal auxiliary showing obligation: A child _____ spend a major portion of his life in taking formal education. a) must b) will c) should
must spend
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Choose the correct alternative to get not only ----but also form of the above sentence: A peer group has _____ its own group structure and expectation from its members. A) not only it's own group structure but also expectation from its members B) not only has its own group structure but also expectation from its members C) has its own group structure not only but also expectation from its members
not only has its own group structure but also expectation from its members
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Make about the simple sentences: Men who smash windows do not remain to chat with the police.
Men who smash windows do not chat with the police.
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Write antonyms word's: 1) early - late
early - late
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Soapy broke the glass of the shop window.
Soapy committed an act of vandalism.
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Nobody here the breaking of the glass window.
No one witnessed the glass breaking.
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The police man cased soapy X
The policeman pursued Soapy.
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Soapy did not run away from the place.
Soapy remained at the scene.
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2) Rejection - Acceptance.
The theme contrasts rejection with acceptance.
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A3)' those men who do wrong things meet with the due punishment'.
Wrongdoers eventually face consequences.
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Q4) D) 1) film review.
Write a review of a film.
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