12th HSC English
Seen Prose Extracts from
Section 1 of the textbook
How to attempt this question :
This is a Seen Prose Extract of about 275-300 words, from
Section 1 of the textbook. Read the extract quickly (you are familiar with it) and then read the activities carefully. Answers are to be written in complete sentences. One-word answers or incomplete sentences will not be given credit.
Figures/Web diagrams/Charts/Tables, etc. should be drawn and presented completely with proper answers written as instructed. Following 6 activities of 2 marks each based on the extract will be asked:
Al. Global Understanding Activity: The answer to this activity will be found directly in the extract. This activity could be in the form of 'Fill in the blanks'. True or False', 'Complete the following. 'Complete the table', 'Pick out the true sentences', Choose the correct alternative'. 'Complete the web/diagram, etc.
A2. Complex Factual Activity: The answer to this activity may or may not be found directly in the extract. You may have to search the extract to gather the relevant points. This activity could be in the form of a Web. Complete the following', 'List the following, etc.
A3. Inference/Interpretation/Analysis Activity: The answer to this activity will not be found directly in the extract. You will have to understand the meaning from the given words/ sentences/language in the extract. This activity could be in the form of a Web, Complete the following. Find out, etc.
A4. Personal Response: In the answer to this, you are expected to give your opinion. Read the question carefully and give your own opinion. Do not give your opinion about something that is not asked. Answer 4-5 lines.
A5. Language Study Activity (Grammar): In this activity, you the expected to rewrite the 2 sentences picked up from the extract, as per the instructions given with them. These activities may be MCQ type. You have to be specific about the usage of Grammar Study all the grammar activities given in the textbook well.
A6. Activity Testing Vocabulary: In this, you are expected to do the activity as per the instruction given. (Generally, activities on synonyms, antonyms, word formation, meanings, etc... based on the extract will be asked.) There could be more than one activity in this part.
Notes:
(1) Study all the extracts given with answers. Also attempt the extracts for practice.
(2) We have given the type of activities and the marks allotted for each activity only for the first extract. These are applicable for all the extracts in this set.
(A) SEEN PROSE EXTRACTS WITH SOLUTIONS
Chapter 1.1 An Astrologer's Day
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given below them: (12 Marks)
EXTRACT 1
Punctually at midday he opened his bag and spread out his professional equipment, which consisted of a dozen cowrie shells. a square piece of cloth with obscure mystic charts on it, a notebook. and a bundle of palmyra writing. His forehead was resplendent with sacred ash and vermilion, and his eyes sparkled with a sharp abnormal gleam which was really an outcome of a continual searching look for customers, but which his simple clients took to be a prophetic light and felt comforted. The power of his eyes was between down streamed considerably enhanced by their position placed as they were t the painted forehead and the dark whiskers which his cheeks: even a half-wit's eyes would sparkle in such a setting To crown the effect he wound a saffron-coloured turban around his head. This colour scheme never failed. People were him as bees are attracted to cosmos or dahlia stalks. He sat under the boughs of a spreading tamarind tree which flanked a path running through the Town Hall Park. It was a remarkable place in many ways. A surging crowd was always moving up and down this narrow road from morning till night. A variety of trades and occupations was represented all along its way: medicine sellers, sellers of stolen hardware and junk, magicians, and above all, an auctioneer of cheap cloth, who created enough din all day to attract the whole town. Next to him in vociferousness came a vendor of fried groundnut, who gave his ware a fancy name each day, calling it "Bombay Ice Cream" one day and on the next "Delhi Almond," and on the third "Raja's Delicacy," and so on and so forth, and people flocked to him. A considerable portion of this crowd dallied before the astrologer too.
A1. Global Understanding: (2)
The Town Hall Park was a remarkable place in many ways for an astrologer to build his business. Choose from the list and write the exceptional qualities of the place.
The exceptional qualities of the place:
(1) auctioneers of cheap cloth
(2) a vociferous vendor of fried almonds
(3) magicians (4) bright lights
(5) plenty of traffic
(6) a large crowd
(7) a line of astrologers
(8) sellers of medicine
Ans:
A1. The exceptional qualities of the place:
(1) auctioneers of cheap cloth
(3) magicians
(6) a large crowd
(8) sellers of medicine
A2. Complex Factual: (2)
An astrologer's appearance helps to create an impression on his clients. List four points to justify this.
Ans:
A2. The astrologer had:
(a) a turban on his head
(b) sacred ash and vermilion on his forehead
(c) dark whiskers covering the face
(d) a sparkle in his eye accompanied by an abnormal glean All this created an impression on his clients.
A3. Inference/Interpretation/Analysis: (2)
Give reasons: The groundnut vendor was beneficial to the astrologer.
Ans:
A3. The vendor of fried groundnuts gave his wares fancy names like 'Bombay Ice Cream', 'Delhi Almond', Raja's Delicacy' and so on. People were amused and attracted by this and flocked to him to buy groundnuts. As the astrologer was seated right next to him the groundnut vendor's customers dallied near the astrologer and were probably tempted to consult him.
A4. Personal Response: (2)
Describe your reactions when you hear predictions about your future. Justify
Ans:. I do not like to hear predictions about my future. I do not believe that any person can foretell what is going to happen to someone's life. Astrology is just a way of making money from gullible people. I believe that one must work hard and be a good human being if one wants to be successful in life.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed): (2)
(1) This colour scheme never failed. (Choose the correct affirmative sentence from the given alternatives.)
(a) This colour scheme was never successful.
(b) This colour scheme always failed.
(c) This colour scheme was always successful.
(d) This colour scheme had no failure.
Ans: (c) This colour scheme was always successful.
(2) He sat under the boughs of a spreading tamarind tree which flanked a path. (Rewrite using the 'ing' form of the underlined word.)
Ans: He sat under the boughs of a spreading tamarind tree flanking a path.
A6. Vocabulary:
Give one word from the extract for the following:
(1) difficult to understand.
Ans: difficult to understand obscure
(2) something that relates to supernatural powers and is not easily understood.
Ans: something that relates to supernatural powers and is no easily understood - mystic
(3) bright, shining and impressive.
Ans: bright, shining and impressive - resplendent
(4) moving suddenly and powerfully forward.
Ans: moving suddenly and powerfully forward - surging
EXTRACT 2
"Stop" said the other .... gratified to hear it.
Al. Rewrite the following sentences and state whether they are True or False:
(1) The name of the astrologer was Guru Nayak.
Ans: False
(2) A passer-by had saved the other man.
Ans: True
(3) The astrologer took out a pinch of salt and held it to the other man.
Ans: False
(4) A knife had passed through the other man long ago.
Ans: True
A2. The other man looked gratified, because
(Choose two correct alternatives from the following )
(a) his enemy was going to meet him in his own village.
(b) the astrologer told him that his enemy was crushed under a lorry.
(c) his enemy died as he deserved.
(d) his enemy was very happy and contented.
Ans: (b) the astrologer told him that his enemy was crushed under a lorry.
(c) his enemy died as he deserved.
A3. The astrologer suggested to the other man never to travel southward again: Guess and write the purpose behind the astrologer's suggestion.
Ans. The astrologer wanted to get rid of Guru Nayak once and for all He did not ever want to see the man whom he had once tried to kill. He knew that if Guru Nayak recognized him some day. he would try to take revenge. Hence, he suggested that the other man should not travel southward again.
A4. Give/Express your views on the effects of superstitions.
Ans: Superstitions make a person lose confidence in himself/herself. The person who believes in superstitions is too dependent on silly things like 'charms' and 'luck'. It affects a person's life negatively and prevents growth. We should do our utmost to eradicate superstitions and promote the scientific attitude in people.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) He shook his head regretfully.
(Choose the correct alternative to get the Present Perfect Tense form of the given sentence.)
(a) He shakes his head regretfully.
(b) He has shaken his head regretfully.
(c) He had shaken his head regretfully.
(d) He will shake his head regretfully.
Ans: (b) He has shaken his head regretfully.
(2) I will not open my mouth.
(Choose the correct alternative to get affirmative form without changing the meaning of the sentence.)
(a) I will not close my mouth.
(b) I will open my mouth.
(c) I will shut my mouth.
Ans: (c) I will shut my mouth.
A6. Find and write the words which have similar meaning for the following from the extract:
(1) bargaining
(2) surrender under pressure
(3) made a low sound of distress
(4) to look cautiously
Ans:. (1) bargaining - haggling
(2) surrender under pressure - disgorge
(3) made a low sound of distress - groaned
(4) to look cautiously - peep
Chapter 1.2 On Saying "Please"
EXTRACT 1
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given below them: (July '22)
The young lift-man ------------------ in these matters.
Al. Rewrite the following sentences and state whether they are 'True' or 'False':
(1) 'Politeness' was the chief character of the liftman.
Ans: False
(2) The passenger was pushed out of the lift by the liftman.
Ans: True
(3) Moral and intellectual damages are not allowed in such cases.
Ans: True
(4) The passenger's demand was denied by the liftman.
Ans: False
A2. Explain the given points below:
Act of the liftman : He hurled the passenger out of the lift.
Reason : The passenger was not polite and did not say 'Please', or make a request to the liftman to take him to the top floor.
A3. Complete the flow-chart:
The legal system cannot
Ans: (a) attempt to legislate against bad manners
(b) sanction the use of violence against something or someone
A4. "An ill-mannered fellow is harmful to our society". Explain the statement in your own words.
Ans: An ill-mannered person is discourteous and rude. He does not respect the opinions of others and is not public-spirited. Hence, he upsets others and disturbs the social atmosphere around him. He has a negative attitude and creates disharmony in society. Hence, he is harmful to our society.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
Choose the correct option as the answer to the following sentences:
(1) Discourtesy is not a legal offence.
The correct affirmative form of this sentence is ........
(a) Courtesy is an illegal offence.
(b) Courtesy is always an illegal offence.
(c) Discourtesy is never an illegal offence.
(d) Discourtesy is an illegal offence.
Ans: (d) Discourtesy is an illegal offence.
(2) There is no allowance for manners and intellectual damages in these matters.
The correct use of 'as well as' in the given sentence is .......
(a) There is none of allowance for manners as well as intellectual damages in these matters.
(b) There is always a allowance for manners as well as intellectual damages in these matters.
(c) There is no allowance for manners as well as intellectual damages in these matters.
(d) There is a definite allowance for manners as well as intellectual damages in these matters.
Ans: (c) There is no allowance for manners as well as intellectual damages in these matters.
A6. Write the meanings of: (a) legislate (2) haughty
Ans:. (a) legislate - make a law or laws.
(b) haughty - having a high opinion of oneself and often a low opinion of others.
EXTRACT 2
I have missed him .... the fellow into the mud.
Al. Complete the following:
(1) A modest career can be made dignified by ..........
Ans: A modest career can be made dignified by good temper and kindly feeling.
(2) The law can only protect us against ..............
Ans: The law can only protect us against material attack.
(3) The narrator says he does not want to apologies for ..............
Ans: The narrator says he does not want to apologies for praising an unknown bus conductor.
(4) A man who is polite may lose material advantage but .............
Ans: A man who is polite may lose material advantage but he always has the spiritual victory.
A2. Describe how, in the narrator's opinion, the liftman should have dealt with the passenger's uncivility and why.
Ans:. In the opinion of the writer, the liftman, instead of throwing the passenger out of the lift, should have treated him with elaborate politeness. He would have then had victory not only over the rude passenger, but also over himself, and that was the spiritual victory that was more important. His revenge would then has been more subtle and effective.
A3. Describe the narrator's justification of his praise of the bus conductor.
Ans: The narrator says that if the famous poet Wordsworth could gain wisdom from a poor leech-gatherer, he sees no reason why ordinary people should not take lessons on conduct from a bus conductor, who shows how a modest job can be made more dignified by behaving in a good-tempered and cheerful manner and with kindliness towards the people one comes in contact with.
A4. A modest calling can be made dignified by good temper and kindly feeling. Explain the statement with examples of your own.
Ans: This means that whatever career or job one has, however simple or modest, it can be made more dignified by behaving in a good. tempered and cheerful manner and with kindliness towards the people one comes in contact with. For example, even a simple job like that of a security guard at a mall can be made pleasant and dignified if the guard smiles and says "Thank you' or 'Good morning every time he/she checks a person. A sweeper's job can also be made more dignified if he/she just nods and smiles at passers-by or helps them if they are in need.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) A very modest calling may be dignified by good temper and kindly feeling. (Rewrite as a rhetorical question.)
Ans: Can't a very modest calling be dignified by good temper and kindly feeling?
(2) The polite man may lose the material advantage, but he always has the spiritual victory. (Rewrite beginning "Though......')
Ans: Though the polite man may lose the material advantage, he always has the spiritual victory.
A6. Write the meaning of the phrase 'lower than the angels' and use it in your own sentence:
Ans:. lower than the angels: Meaning - less than perfect
Sentence: However much we try to be perfect, our life is destined to be lower than the angels.
Chapter 1.3 The Cop and the Anthem
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below them:
EXTRACT (March '22)
At a corner of Sixth Avenue ...... walked down the street.
Al. Read the following sentences and state whether they are True or False. Correct the false statements and rewrite them:
(1) Soapy broke the glass of the shop window.
Ans: True
(2) Nobody heard the breaking of the window.
Ans: False
(3) The policeman chased Soapy.
Ans: False
(4) Soapy did not run away from the place.
Ans: True
A2. Rearrange the following statements in order of their occurrence in the extract:
(1) The policeman refused to accept Soapy even as a clue.
(2) Soapy took a stone and dashed it through the glass.
(3) "Now. get busy and call a cop." said Soapy.
(4) Soapy. with disgust in his heart, drifted along twice unsuccessful.
Ans: (2) Soapy broke the glass of the shop window.
(1) The policeman refused to accept Soapy even as a clue.
(4) Soapy, with disgust in his heart, drifted along twice unsuccessful.
(3) "Now, get busy and call a cop." said Soapy.
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?"
Ans. Soapy encouraged the policeman to arrest him by indirectly hinting that he might have had something to do with the breaking of the window.
(2) He told the waiter the fact that the minutest coin and himself were total strangers.
Ans: He told the waiter that he did not have a single penny to pay the bill.
A4. Suppose you are a manager of a hotel, a poor boy has taken dinner in the hotel and then he found, he has not enough money to pay the bill. Describe how you will react in the situation.
Ans. I will first check if the boy is genuinely honest and does not have money. Then I will talk to him and if I feel that he is really hungry and in need of a meal. I will pay for it from my own pocket. I believe that we must always help those who are in need.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) On the opposite side of the street was a restaurant of no great pretensions.
Ans: On the opposite side of the street was a restaurant of no great pretensions.
(2) Men who smash windows do not remain to chat with the police. (Make the above sentences simple.)
Ans: Men smashing windows do not remain to chat with the police.
A6. Match the following words in Column 'A' with their in meaning Column 'B':
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Column 'A' |
Column 'B' |
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(1) gibberish |
(a) magic |
|
(2) enchantment |
(b) meaningless speech |
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(3) arrest |
(c) threw |
|
(4) pitched |
(d) nab |
Ans:
|
Column 'A' |
Column 'B' |
|
(1) gibberish |
(b) meaningless speech |
|
(2) enchantment |
(a) Magic |
|
(3) arrest |
(d) nab |
|
(4) pitched |
(c) threw |
Chapter 1.4 Big Data - Big Insights
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given below them:
EXTRACT 1
Health Care Industry .......................the problems they are encountering,
A1. Complete the following:
Health apps help us to:
detect
monitor
keep
measure
Ans: detect our heart rate
monitor our sleep pattern
keep a record of our exercise
measure the distance we have walked
A2. Make pointwise notes from the lesson regarding any four uses of Big Data in the Health Care Industry. Do not write complete sentences.
Ans:. Uses of Big Data in the Health Care Industry:
(1) Various apps, smart watches, gadgets, etc. collect data about various functions of our body.
(2) Data is analyzed and feedback is provided.
(3) Doctors can have a better diagnosis of any ailment; effects of any drug
(4) Past data of patients maintained; suggestions, solutions for their problems given.
(5) Helps in monitoring the outbreaks of epidemics, diseases. (Any four points.)
A3. 'Big Data has improved the quality of life. Explain how, with reference to the extract.
Ans: Big Data has certainly improved the quality of life. Through various apps, we can maintain our body weight and exercise levels and remain healthy. Our heart rate, sleep patterns, etc. can be monitored and any changes can be immediately reported to the doctor, who can then prescribe the correct treatment as soon as possible. Age-related diseases like diabetes and arteriosclerosis can be treated at the early stages. Thus, we can lead healthier and more active lives. Big Data is also being used to predict and monitor epidemics, thus ensuring that they affect as few people as possible.
A4. Describe in brief an app that monitors your health.
Ans: I have an app on my phone that helps me to measure the calories I have eaten and I can thus plan my meals. It also records my weight and tells me whether it has gone up or down. There is a very clear graph too which gives me complete information of the ups and downs in my weight. I have managed to lose a few kilos with the help of this app and feel healthier now.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) No other diagnosis is as good as the diagnosis done with the help of Big Data. (Choose the correct use of 'best' and rewrite the sentence.)
(a) The best diagnosis is done with the help of Big Data.
(b) No other diagnosis is as best as the diagnosis done with the help of Big Data.
(c) No other diagnosis is best as the diagnosis done the help of Big Data.
(d) The best diagnosis is being done with the help of Data.
Ans: (a) The best diagnosis is done with the help of Big Data.
(2) We have gadgets to monitor blood sugar. (Choose the correct question tag and rewrite the sentence)
(a) haven't we?
(b) have we?
(c) don't we?
(d) doesn't we?
Ans: (c) We have gadgets to monitor blood sugar, don't we?
A6. Complete the following, giving the meanings:
(1) health conscious people: people who _________
Ans: health conscious people: people who are conscious of their health.
Ans: smart watches: watches that are smart.
(3) necessary precautions: precautions that ________
Ans: necessary precautions: precautions that are necessary.
(4) unnecessary guesswork: guesswork that ________
Ans: unnecessary guesswork: guesswork that is unnecessary.
EXTRACT 2
Extract (Textbook pages 38 and 39)
5. Sports: When watching ------------- a more engaging user experience.
Al. Complete the following
(1) A huge data has been created over a period of time from ________
Ans: A huge data has been created over a period of time from the recording of matches, training sessions and workouts.
(2) Video analytics help one to _________
Ans: Video analytics help one to see each and every performance minutely.
A2. List the ways in which sensors help a person :
Ans: Sensors help a person:
(1) to understand the game from close quarters
(2) to understand field conditions
(3) to understand the weather conditions
(4) to understand individual performances
A3. Explain, giving an example, the technique used by Netflix and Youtube to increase viewership.
Ans: Netflix and Youtube know through Big Data just what a person has viewed and his/her behaviour online. Based on this information the person will be shown different recommendations. For example, if a person has viewed a couple of horror films from start to end. Netflix will know that the viewer is interested in horror films. Accordingly, Netflix will recommend a few more horror films. The viewer is pleased with this easy access to his/her favourite genre, and continues to be a customer, thus increasing Netflix revenue.
A4. De you spend a lot of time on Facebook. Netflix, etc.? Explain your views on this being addictive.
Ans: Yes. I do spend a lot of time on Facebook. I have a large number of friends, and hence the news feed is quite a lot. I like to know what my friends are doing, where they have gone, etc. It is addictive, and since I have Facebook on my mobile phone too. I can check it at any time. This is what most of my friends do too. I know it is not good, and I am trying to control screen time. I do not subscribe to Netflix.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) Advertisers are one of the biggest players in Big Data. (Begin the sentence with Very few..........)
Ans: Very few players in Big Data are as big as advertisers.
(2) These internet giants provide the greatest data about people (Choose the correct alternative with greater than and rewrite the sentence.)
(a) These internet giants provide the greater data than about people.
(b) These internet giants provide greater data about people than any other networking services.
(c) These internet giants provide greater data about people.
(d) These internet giants provide data greater than people.
Ans: (b) These internet giants provide greater data about people than any other networking services.
A6. Match the words in Box A with the meanings in Box B:
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Box A |
Box B |
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(1) revenue |
(a) huge |
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(2) gigantic |
(b) allows |
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(3) enables |
(c) implanted |
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(4) embedded |
(d) earnings |
Ans:
|
Box A |
Box B |
|
(1) revenue |
(d) earnings |
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(2) gigantic |
(a) huge |
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(3) enables |
(b) allows |
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(4) embedded |
(c) implanted |
EXTRACT 3
Extract (Textbook pages 39 and 40)
Education Industry: Big Data _________ benefit of mankind.
A1. Correct the sentences that are False and rewrite them:
(1) Every student's level of understanding is the same.
Ans: False
(2) Big Data has brought about a big negative change in the education industry.
Ans: False
(3) Designing the course material to cater to different requirements of the students is a good idea.
Ans: True
(4) Big Data has provided a solution to the 'one-size-fits-all' pitfall.
Ans: True
A2. Make pointwise notes from the let Big Data in the Education Industry. Do not write complete sentences.
Ans: Uses of Big Data:
(1) Get information about the study patterns of students can now prepare customized and dynamic learning programmes according to need of individual students.
(2) Every student's comprehension level is different-course material designed to cater to different requirements of the students. One-size-fits-all pitfall avoided.
(3) Students' choices, difficulties, results, etc, are available.
(4) Strengths and weaknesses gauged-guidance while choosing career.
A3. Discuss a solution provided by Big Data.
Ans: Through Big Data we have information about the study patterns of students, and we can now prepare customized and dynamic learning programmes according to the need of an individual student.
A4. Make a list of 4 negative things which can be done with the help of Big Data.
Ans: Negative things which can be done with the help of Big Data are:
(1) Loss of privacy - Big Data has all information about us.
(2) Misuse of personal information.
(3) Leaking of information this leads to thefts, blackmail. cheating, and so on.
(4) Data may fall into wrong hands, and a person may be harassed.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) Every student's comprehension level is different. (Choose the correct question tag.)
(a) Every student's comprehension level is different, Is It?
(b) Every student's comprehension level is different, wasn't it?
(c) Every student's comprehension level is different, isn't it?
(d) Every student's comprehension level is different was it?
Ans: (c) Every student's comprehension level is different, isn't it?
(2) This will also help in guiding the student regarding the best career for him. (Rewrite using the noun form of the underlined word.)
Ans: This will also help in providing guidance to the student regarding the best career for him.
A6. Make sentences of your own using the following expressions:
(1) leaps and bounds
Ans: leaps and bounds: Suman's progress in studies increased by leaps and bounds after her health improved.
(2) to make optimum use of
Ans: to make optimum use of: Saurav decided to make optimum use of the Diwali vacation to catch up with his studies.
Chapter 1.5 The New Dress
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given below them:
EXTRACT 1
Extract (Textbook pages 44 and 45)
Mabel had her first serious __________ Mrs Dalloway's drawing room.
A1. Complete the following:
(1) What depressed Mabel was ________ and ________.
Ans: What depressed Mabel was her appalling inadequacy, her cowardice and her mean, water-sprinkled blood.
(2) The feeling that grew stronger as she went upstairs was _________.
Ans: The feeling that grew stronger as she went upstairs was that something was not quite right.
(3) The eyelids of the guests _______,
Ans: The eyelids of the guests flickered and then shut rather tight.
A2. Pick out the sentences from the extract which describe ambience of the party at Mrs Dalloway's place.
Ans: Mrs Barnet, while handing her the mirror and touching the brushes and thus drawing her attention, perhaps rather markedly, to all the appliances for tidying and improving hair. complexion, clothes, which existed on the dressing table.
A3. There is another character mentioned in this extract. Dise the way his/her reactions help us to understand the inferior complex of Mabel.
Ans. Mrs Barnet, the maid, touched the brushes and drew Mabel's attention. rather markedly, to the appliances kept on the dressing table for improving one's looks. She indirectly indicated to Mabel that something about Mabel's looks was not quite right. Mabel immediately lost whatever confidence she had. This shows us that Mabel's inferiority complex was so deep and strong that even a housekeeper's hint rattled her and made her lose confidence.
A4. Describe the criteria you use to choose a dress/outfit.
Ans. When I buy a dress, the first thing I look at is the price. If it is beyond my budget. I don't even think of buying it. however much I like it. I then look at the colour and cut. I do not go in for branded stuff as I feel they are unnecessarily expensive. I am careful while buying clothes as I have limited pocket money. I try to buy things which I can mix and match.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) Mabel had her first serious suspicion that something was wrong as she took her cloak off. (Frame a Wh-question get the underlined part as the answer.)
Ans: When did Mabel have her first serious suspicion that something was wrong?
(2) What a hideous new dress! (Choose the correct assertive sentence)
(a) The new dress hideous.
(b) Isn't the new dress hideous?
(c) What hideous new dress.
(d) The new dress is very hideous.
Ans: (d) The new dress is very hideous.
A6. (1) Pick out two words from the extract formed by using prefixes.
Ans: inadequacy, dissatisfaction
(2) Write the noun forms of:
(a) improve : Improvement
(b) suspect : Suspicion
EXTRACT 2
Extract (Textbook pages 48 and 49)
Then Mrs Holman ________ pretended to feel it.
A1. Match the sentences from Box A and Box B and rewrite the completed sentences:
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Box A |
Box B |
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(1) Mrs Holman did not notice Mabel's dress because |
(a) Mrs Holman treated her like a house agent or
messenger boy. |
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(2) Mabel was angry because |
(b) how her eldest boy had strained his heart
running. |
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(3) Mrs Holman leaned forward and told Mabel |
(c) to a row of cormorants. barking and
flapping their wings. |
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(4) Mabel clamour compared the and greed of human
beings for sympathy |
(d) she was worried about her family.
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Ans:
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Box A |
Box B |
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(1) Mrs Holman did not notice Mabel's dress because |
(d) she was worried about her family. |
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(2) Mabel was angry because |
(a) Mrs Holman treated her like a house agent or messenger boy. |
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(3) Mrs Holman leaned forward and told Mabel |
(b) how her eldest boy had strained his heart running. |
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(4) Mabel clamour compared the and greed of human
beings for sympathy |
(c) to a row of cormorants. barking and flapping their wings. |
A2. Complete the following:
(1) Mrs Holman's eldest boy had ________
Ans: Mrs Holman's eldest boy had strained his heart running.
(2) Mabel compared human beings to...........
Ans: Mabel compared human beings to a row of cormorants, barking and flapping their wings for sympathy.
A3. Discuss the way Mrs Holman's reactions help us to understand the inferiority complex of Mabel.
Ans: When Mrs Holman asked her questions about Elmthorpe and other things. Mabel was furious to be treated like a house agent or a messenger boy, to be made use of. It shows that she was insecure about herself, and felt that people were always humiliating her. Even a person like Mrs Holman, who was having a difficult time with her family, could make Mabel feel insecure and inferior.
A4. Does your attention often wander when people are talking to you? Give examples.
Ans: No, in general it does not. I try to pay full attention when someone is talking to me. But if the person is very slow, or is talking on a very boring topic or boasting, then my attention does wander. For example, the other day my neighbour Aditya was telling me in great detail about some great thing that he did. Aditya is a big liar, and exaggerates everything, so my attention wandered and he got upset with me!
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) Mrs Holman looked at it suspiciously. (Choose the correct Wh-question to get the underlined word as the answer.)
(a) How did Mrs Holman look at it?
(b) What did Mrs Holman look at suspiciously?
(c) Who looked at it?
(d) Why did Mrs Holman look at it?
Ans: (a) How did Mrs Holman look at it?
(2) Though Mrs Holman was leaning forward and telling her how her eldest boy had strained his heart running, she could see her, too, quite detached in the looking glass. (Rewrite using 'yet'.)
Ans: Mrs Holman was leaning forward and telling her how her eldest boy had strained his heart running; yet, she could see her, too, quite detached in the looking glass.
A6. Write the meanings of:
(1) scarlet fever
Ans: scarlet fever - a bacterial illness; symptoms are a bright red rash that covers most of the body, a sore throat and a high fever.
(2) self-loathing : self-hatred.
EXTRACT 3
Extract (Textbook pages 50 and 51)
now and then, there did come _________ made her feel ashamed of herself.
Al. Choose the correct alternative and fill in the blanks:
(1) The children ___________ as they paddled. (shouted/cried)
Ans: The children shouted as they paddled.
(2) Mabel was ________ years old. (fifty/forty)
Ans: Mabel was forty years old.
(3) All Mabel's brothers and sisters were ________ people. (strong/weak)
Ans: All Mabel's brothers and sisters were weak people.
(4) Mabel went to the seaside at (Christmas/Easter)
Ans: Mabel went to the seaside at Easter.
A2. Discuss Mabel's opinion of herself as a wife and mother.
Ans: Mabel felt that she had always been a fretful, weak, unsatisfactory mother, and an unsteady and uncertain wife. She felt that she was hanging about lazily in a kind of twilight existence with nothing very clear or very bold, or standing out.
A3. Describe Mabel's delicious/divine' and 'flat' moments. was there a reason for them?
Ans: The delicious moments of Mabel's life were reading contentedly in bed, or being down by the sea in the sun and sand at Easter. listening to the melody of the waves and the happy shouts of the children paddling in the water. Also, sometimes she had these moments with Hubert, when he was carving the mutton for Sunday lunch, opening a letter, or coming into the room. On the other hand, sometimes, when everything was arranged music, weather, holidays and there was every reason for happiness, it turned suddenly flat.
A4. Describe your relationship with your siblings/cousins.
Ans: I have an elder sister, who is two years older than me. I get along very well with her, because she is kind and very loving She helps me a lot in my studies, and in choosing my clothes. She has many friends, and I know all of them and get along well with them. We enjoy watching movies at home and listening to music.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) By degrees she would cease to struggle any more.
(Choose the option with the correct adverb of the same meaning in place of the underlined expression.)
(a) Quickly, she would cease to struggle any more.
(b) Gradually, she would cease to struggle any more.
(c) Gratefully, she would cease to struggle any more.
(d) Unquestionably, she would cease to struggle any more
Ans: (b) Gradually, she would cease to struggle any more.
(2) It didn't matter so long as one never said them. (Choose the correct alternative using 'unless')
(a) It didn't matter unless one didn't say them.
(b) It mattered unless one said them.
(c) It didn't matter unless one never said them.
(d) It didn't matter unless one said them.
Ans: (d) It didn't matter unless one said them.
A6. Find the meanings of:
(1) crest of a wave : a situation in which somebody is very happy, successful, etc.
(2) by degrees : gradually
EXTRACT 4
Extract (Textbook pages 51 and 52)
She would go _________ she had worm these twenty years.
Al. Who said to whom: OR Complete the following table:
|
The Words |
Who said |
To whom |
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"I have enjoyed myself." |
---------- |
---------- |
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"Lies, lies, lies!" |
---------- |
---------- |
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"But it's too early to go." |
---------- |
---------- |
|
"Right in the Saucer!" |
---------- |
---------- |
Ans:
|
The Words |
Who said |
To whom |
|
"I have enjoyed myself." |
Mabel |
Mr Dalloway |
|
"Lies, lies, lies!" |
Mabel |
To herself |
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"But it's too early to go." |
Mr Dalloway |
Mabel |
|
"Right in the Saucer!" |
Mabel |
To herself |
A2. Describe Mabel's (imaginary) plans and expectations for the next day.
Ans: Mabel planned that she would go to the London Library the next day. She would find some wonderful, helpful, astonishing book. by a clergyman or by an American no one had ever heard of or she would walk down the Strand and drop into a hall where a miner was telling about the life in the pit, and suddenly she would become a new person. She would be transformed. She would wear a uniform; she would be called Sister Somebody she would never give a thought to clothes again. And after that she would be perfectly clear about Charles Burt and Miss Milan forever.
A3. Complete the following:
The last sentence suggests that - __________
Ans: The last sentence suggests that - The last sentence suggests that however hard Mabel tried to be stylish or fashionable, she was ultimately a middle-class, ordinary woman. She did not even have enough money to buy a new cloak. She had thought that she would shine at the party in her yellow dress and get rid of her inferiority complex; but this did not happen. Instead, her complex had deepened, leaving her 'right in the saucer'.
A4. Describe one fulfilled/unfulfilled dream of yours.
Ans:. I am an avid reader. I have read many books written by English authors, in which they have described places in England and Scotland, and the beautiful landscape. It had been my dream to see all this at least once, but it had seemed impossible, as it would have been very expensive. Then one fine day, a cousin got married in Scotland, and she wanted all of us to be present. My parents decided to go and take me along. We toured the UK for fifteen days after the wedding, and my dream was fulfilled.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) 'I have enjoyed myself, she said to Mr Dalloway. (Choose the correct option using indirect speech.)
(a) She told to Mr Dalloway that she had enjoyed herself.
(b) She said Mr Dalloway that she had enjoyed herself.
(c) She told Mr Dalloway that she had enjoyed herself.
(d) She told Mr Dalloway that she has enjoyed herself.
Ans: (c) She told Mr Dalloway that she had enjoyed herself.
2) She would never give a thought to clothes again. (Choose the alternative with the correct question tag)
(a) She would never give a thought to clothes again, would she?
(b) She would never give a thought to clothes again wouldn't she?
(c) She would never give a thought to clothes again, w she?
(d) She would never give a thought to clothes again, wont she?
Ans: (a) She would never give a thought to clothes again, would she?
A6. Complete the table:
|
Noun |
Verb |
Adjective |
|
---------- |
---------- |
ridiculous |
|
---------- |
enjoy |
---------- |
Ans:
|
Noun |
Verb |
Adjective |
|
ridicule |
ridicule |
ridiculous |
|
enjoyment |
enjoy |
enjoyable |
Chapter 1.6 Into the Wild
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given below them:
EXTRACT 1
Extract (Textbook pages 56 and 57)
The eight-and-a-half-hour-long day _________________ that the Leopard had moved away.
A1. Complete the web, describing each step taken by the writer as a solitary traveller while moving in the jungle with great precaution:
A2. Complete the flow-chart stating the reactions of the petrified Langurs due to the presence of the Leopard.
Khyak-alarm call
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
A3. The narrator says: 'I was alone here like a fox'. Explain why.
Ans:. Foxes are solitary creatures. They move around and hunt alone. In the same way, the narrator was alone: he hade going forest alone to do his research, and now he was going h to the village all alone. He too, like the fox, has to be careful Hence, he compares himself to a fox.
A4. Have you ever been on a safari or travelled through a jungle? How was your experience?
Ans: Ans:. I have gone to the Periyar National Park in Kerala, It is in Western Ghats. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers elephants. There are also deer, leopards and Indian bise leave also been on a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. It was a wonderful experience to see tigers drinking at the watering holes. I really enjoyed the experience and will repeat it as soon as I can.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) The surroundings were reminding me. (Choose the correct sentence, beginning the sentence with 'I......)
(a) I was reminding the surroundings.
(b) I reminded the surroundings.
(c) I being reminded by the surroundings.
(d) I was being reminded the surroundings.
ANs: (d) I was being reminded by the surroundings.
(2) The petrified Langurs speeded to the trees near and far and secured their places on the tree tops.(Choose the correct sentence using 'not only....but also..)
(a) Not only the petrified Langurs speeded to the trees near and far but also secured their places on the tree tops.
(b) The not only petrified Langurs speeded to the trees near and far but also secured their places on the tree tops.
(c) The petrified Langurs not only speeded to the trees near and far but also secured their places on the tree tops.
(d) The petrified Langurs not only speed to the trees near and far but also secure their places on the tree tops.
Ans: (c) The petrified Langurs not only speeded to the trees ne and far but also secured their places on the tree tops.
A6. Guess the meaning of the following words :
(1) upheaval - uproar; disturbance.
(2) predator - an animal that preys on other animals.
(3) hovering - - fluttering in the air.
(4) antelope - deer-like animal with hollow horns.
EXTRACT 2
Extract (Textbook pages 57 and 58)
Meanwhile I saw a man ------------- appeared alien to me.
A1. Complete the following:
(1) Raju had come to the jungle ---------
Ans: Raju had come to the jungle to collect logs.
(2) The FDC marked the forest boundary with the help of -------
Ans: The FDC marked the forest boundary with the help of a cement pillar and stacked stones.
(3) Of the two bags the narrator had, --------- and the other tiffin.
Ans: Of the two bags the narrator had, one contained a camera and the other a tiffin.
(4) Umbarzara was a refuge for --------
ANs: Umbarzara was a refuge for tigers, leopards and sloth bears.
A2. Pick out and write two statements from the extract telling t that the writer was lost.
Ans:. Two statements that tell us that the writer was lost are:
(1) The thought instantly flashed in my mind - I'd lost my way'.
(2) Good Heavens! I was lost. Completely lost in the jungle.
A3. Give reasons: Complete the statements by giving proper reasons:
(1) After meeting Raju, the writer and Raju both felt relaxed because --------
Ans: After meeting Raju, the writer and Raju both felt relaxed because now there were two of them four eyes and four hands with a stick to find their way out of the jungle and to battle predators.
(2) The time was dreadful because --------
Ans: The time was dreadful because it was evening and was setting. Being alone in the jungle at night time win predators all around was dreadful.
A4. Narrate a real/imaginary experience when you have lost your way.
Ans:. Once when I was in Panchgani with my family I got lo I decided to go for a walk alone. I set out without finding on the name of the road on which our hotel was located. As I was walking it suddenly began to rain heavily, and got quite dark When I looked around I found that I was in a sort of a jungle I was terrified: I did not even have my cellphone with me I was in tears when all at once I saw my hotel. I had walked round in circles! I was very relieved. It was indeed a frightening experience.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed) :
(1) Raju was amazed at my solitary visits to Umbarzara. (Choose the correct option beginning 'My solitary ......)
(a) My solitary visits to Umbarzara amazes Raju.
(b) My solitary visits to Umbarzara has amazed Raju.
(c) My solitary visits to Umbarzara amazed Raju.
(d) My solitary visits to Umbarzara has been amazing Raju.
Ans: (c) My solitary visits to Umbarzara amazed Raju.
(2) Umbarzara is the haven for Tigers, Leopards and Sloth Bears. (Rewrite the sentence using 'not only... but also'.)
Ans: Umbarzara is the haven not only for Tigers but also for Leopards and Sloth Bears.
A6. (1) Choose the correct meaning for 'spooked':
(a) frightened :
(b) happy
(c) angry
Ans: (1) spooked - frightened
(2) Find the contextual meaning of 'stacked':
Ans: stacked-piled one on top of the other
Chapter 1.7 Why we Travel
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given below them:
EXTRACT 1
Extract (Textbook pages 66 and 67)
We travel, initially, _________It's all very much the same.
A1. Write the name of the litterateur and his quotation mentioned by the writer in the extract:
Ans: Name of the litterateur - George Santayana.
Quotation: George Santayana writes, "We need sometimes to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life, to taste hardship, and to be compelled to work desperately for a moment at no matter what."
A2. Differentiate between a tourist and a traveller.
Ans: (1) A tourist is someone who does not leave his assumptions at home and complains, 'Nothing here is the way it is at home'. He lacks the vision to notice the new and different things.
(2) A traveller is someone who leaves his assumptions at home but grumbles, 'Everything here is the same as it is in Cairo or Cuzco or Kathmandu. He wishes to experience different things
A3. Guess the difference between: travel and travail
Ans: Travel helps us to have a better balance of wisdom and compassion, of seeing the world clearly and truly. Travail means agony, or hard toil, which we may have to go through while travelling.
A4. Name the places you would like to visit the most. Give reasons to support your answer.
Ans: I like to travel but I have not had much opportunity yet. I love seeing new places and meeting new people. I would love to travel to the North-Eastern states of our country. I would also like to go to remote islands. As a nature lover. I want to visit places with high mountains, clear lakes and green pastures.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) The beauty of this process was best described by George Santayana. (Choose the correct alternative beginning George Santayana ......)
(a) George Santayana was best described the beauty of this process.
(b) George Santayana described the beauty of this process very well.
(c) George Santayana best described the beauty of this process.
(d) George Santayana is best described by the beauty of this process.
Ans: (c) George Santayana best described the beauty of this process.
(2) Yet for me the first great joy of travelling is simply the luxury of leaving all my beliefs and certainties at home. (Choose the correct finite verb from the options.)
(a) joy
(b) is
(c) leaving
(d) travelling
Ans: (b) finite verb - is
A6: (1) Guess the meaning: riches are differently dispersed
Ans: cultures that are rich in ways different from ours
A6. (2) Find out a past/present participle from the extract that has been used as an adjective.
Ans: crooked angle (crooked - past participle)
EXTRACT 2
Extract (Textbook pages 67 and 68)
But for the rest of us _________ dreams with tenderness.
A1. Based on the extract, complete the web:
Reasons why we travel
Ans: (1) to fill in the gaps in our information about the world
(2) to carry values and beliefs and news to the places we go
(3) to rescue the humanity of places
(4) to shake up our complacencies
A2. Write 2 sentences from the extract conveying the fact the travelling brings together the various cultures of the different parts of the world:
Ans: (1) We can become a kind of carrier pigeon in and forth what every culture needs. transporting
(2) 1 find that I always take Michael Jordan posters to Vya and bring woven ikebana baskets back to California.
A3. Read the sentence 'If a diploma can famously in cultural relativism from this extract. (Pick out the correct alternative which justifies the above statement.)
(a) A diploma certificate can be used as a passport and passport can be used as a diploma certificate.
(b) If one has a diploma, he does not need a passport and he has a passport, he does not need a diploma.
(c) One can acquire permission to travel to foreign countries for educational purposes based on one's academic one the most regarding the knowledge and wisdom of the world.
Ans: One can acquire permission to travel to foreign educational purposes based on one's academic and travelling to foreign countries enriches one the most regarding the knowledge and wisdom of the world. countries achievement
A4. Describe some ways by which you can please your hosts in a country you visit.
Ans: We can give gifts to the people with whom we are staying, that place. travelling on business to Amsterdam, we can carry some s It could be something that is typic Indian, and which is a novelty for them. For example, an Ind scarf or a shawl for a woman, and some curio for a man.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) Read the following sentence and choose the phrasal verb from the given options:
We travel, then, in part just to shake up our complacencies.
(a) shake up
(b) just to
(c) just to shake up
(d) in part
Ans: (a) shake up
(2) We carry values and beliefs and news to the places we go. (Choose the correction option using 'not only.....but also....)
(a) We not only carry values but beliefs and also news to the places we go.
(b) We carry not only values and beliefs but also news to the places we go.
(c) We carry not values only and beliefs but also news to the places we go.
(d) We not only carry values and beliefs and news but also to the places we go.
Ans: (b) We carry not only values and beliefs but also news to the places we go.
A6. Pick out from the following the past/present participles that have been used as adjectives:
(1) walking video screens
(2) censored limits
(3) living newspapers
(4) impoverished places
Ans: censored, impoverished - past participles used as adjectives walking, living - present participles used as adjectives
EXTRACT 3
Extract (Textbook page 72)
All of us feel this ---------------------- and her prodigies in us."
Al. Write if the following statements are True or False:
(1) Travel is a sort of journey into the imagination.
Ans: True
(2) The writer constantly reads Emerson and Thoreau.
Ans: True
(3) Mandeville wrote extensively about European countries.
Ans: False
(4) The writer feels that making new friends is also a form of travel.
Ans: True
A2. Complete the following:
(1) Travel is a voyage into _________ and is the conspiracy of _______
Ans: Travel is a voyage into the imagination and is the conspiracy of perception and imagination.
(2) Sir John Mandeville never _______ but yet gave _______
Ans: Sir John Mandeville never visited the Far East but yet gave colorful accounts of it.
A3. "We carry within us the wonders we seek without us." Explain.
Ans: This means that all the wonders and emotions are within us, and if we wish to, we can experience them ourselves. Everything is within our own hearts and imagination. Everything is internal. Whatever we find outside is just an expression of ideas and concepts that we already have within ourselves.
A4. Do you think red people travel more today, or in a different way, as compared to people fifty years back? Explain different.
Ans: Yes, people certainly travel more today. They also travel for different reasons. Fifty years back, in India, people generally travelled to holy places or to participate in family functions. Travelling for sightseeing was relatively rare. Today, in addition to these reasons, people also travel for fun, relaxation and sight- seeing. People also go on holidays abroad, which was not done often earlier.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) We travel when we see a movie, strike up a new friendship. (Rewrite using 'as well as...')
Ans: We travel when we see a movie, as well as when we strike a new friendship.
(2) Both of them insist on the fact that reality is our creation. (Choose the correct 'Wh-question to get the underlined part as the answer.)
(a) Who insists on the fact that reality is our creation?
(b) Whose insistence is it that reality is our creation?
(c) What fact do both of them insist on?
(d) Why should both of them insist?
Ans: (c) What fact do both of them insist on?
A6. Give the verb forms of :
(1) perception - perceive
(2) imagination - Imagine
(3) friendship - befriend
(4) conspiracy - conspire
EXTRACT 4
Extract (Textbook pages 72 and 73)
So, if more and more of us -------------- never really end.
A1. Name the litterateur whom the writer considers the heir Emerson and Thoreau. Write down his quotation.
Ans: Quotation from George Santayana: "There is wisdom in turning as often as possible from the familiar to the unfamiliar: it keeps the mind nimble; it kills prejudice, and it fosters humour,"
A2. Complete the following:
The finest recent travel books are those that:
(1) _________________
(2) _________________
Ans: . The finest recent travel books are
(1) undertake a parallel journey, matching the physical steps of a pilgrimage with the metaphysical steps of a questioning
(2) chronicle a trip to the farthest reaches of human strangeness
A3. "There is wisdom in turning as often as possible from the familiar to the unfamiliar; it keeps the mind nimble; it kills prejudice, and it fosters humour." Explain.
Ans: This means that we must not get set in our ways and always keep to familiar things. We must seek newer and newer adventures and experiences, so that our minds remain alert. This also encourages us to be broad-minded and unbiased, and learn to accept other people and cultures as they are. It makes us open-minded and adaptable.
A4. Do you think that we must always seek new experiences and new places? Or do you feel that the best place is home, and we must never move out?
Ans: If we just stick to our own homes, we will be like the frog in the pond, which thought its small pond was the whole world. This is not advisable in the world of today. To be happy and successful, we must be broad-minded and unbiased. We must see what the world and other cultures have to offer. We must try to imbibe the best from other cultures and places.
A5. Language Study:
(1) We have to carry our sense of destination. (Choose the correct sentence in the passive voice.)
(a) Our sense of destination is carried with us.
(b) Our sense of destination has to be carried with us.
(c) We carry our sense of destination.
(d) Our sense of destination has been carried with us.
Ans: (b) Our sense of destination has to be carried with us.
(2) It keeps the mind nimble. (Choose the sentence having the correct present perfect tense of the verb.)
(a) It will have kept the mind nimble.
(b) It is keeping the mind nimble.
(c) It had kept the mind nimble.
(d) It has kept the mind nimble.
Ans: (d) It has kept the mind nimble.
A6. (1) Write the meanings of (1) prejudice (11) fosters
Ans: Meanings: (i) prejudice - bias (ii) fosters encourages
(2) Find from the extract the antonyms of:
(1) worthless (11) public
Ans: Antonyms: (i) worthless x valuable (ii) public × private
Chapter 1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given blow them
EXTRACT 1 (March (23)
Extract (Textbook page 80)
I was quite happy ------------------- and gripped me.
Al. Choose and rewrite the two correct statements from the following:
(a) The writer had his entire education in English.
(b) The writer wished to run away from IIT and even Mumbai.
(c) The senior guy was co-operative and he encouraged the writer.
(d) The writer could overcome his feeling of depression with his own efforts.
Ans: (b) The writer wished to run away from IIT and even Mumbai.
(d) The writer could overcome his feeling of depression with his own efforts.
A2. The writer developed an inferiority complex during his stay in Mumbai. Enlist the causes: (2)
(a) _____-_____
(b) _____-_____
(c) _____-_____
(d) _____-_____
Ans: The writer developed an inferiority complex during his stay in Mumbai because :
(a) He was from a simple background and was overawed b Mumbai and IIT in particular.
(b) His education had been in Marathi and his English was very poor.
(c) Most of the students and professors used to converse English.
(d) His seniors used to taunt him about his language.
A3. Point out the qualities of the writer that you have come across while reading the extract.
Negative qualities:
(i) _____-_____
(ii) _____-_____
Positive qualities:
(i) _____-_____
(ii) _____-_____
Ans: The qualities of the writer :
Negative qualities
(i) shyness
(ii) fear inferiority complex, no self-confidence
Positive qualities:
(i) determination
(ii) strength intelligence, strong will power
A4. Give any four suggestions to improve English communication skills.
Ans: To improve communication skills in English
(i) We must read a lot of English books.
(ii) We must read English newspapers and magazines.
(iii) We must listen to English news on TV.
(iv) We must try to converse in English whenever possible.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) I was quite happy getting into IIT, but my joy was short- lived (Choose the correct alternative showing the proper use of 'though'.)
(a) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT, but my joy was short-lived.
(b) I was quite happy getting into IIT, though my joy is short-lived.
(c) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT, my joy was short-lived.
(d) I was quite happy though getting into IIT, my joy was short-lived.
Ans: (c) Though I was quite happy getting into IIT, my joy was short-lived.
(a) What humiliated and upset I felt!
(b) How humiliated and upset I felt!
(c) How extremely humiliated do I feel!
(d) What a humiliated and upset I felt!
Ans: (b) How humiliated and upset I felt!
A6. Match the following words in Column 'A' with their meanings in Column 'B' :
|
Column A |
Column 'B |
|
(a) diffident |
(i) humble |
|
(b) humiliated |
(ii) superiority |
|
(c) arrogant |
(iii) confident |
|
(d) inferiority |
(iv) exhilarated |
Ans:
|
Column A |
Column 'B |
|
(a) diffident |
(iii) confident |
|
(b) humiliated |
(iv) exhilarated |
|
(c) arrogant |
(i) humble |
|
(d) inferiority |
(ii) superiority |
EXTRACT 2
Extract (Textbook pages 84 and 85)
After working for all these --------------- Thinking big
A1. Match the topics in Column 'A' with the names of the writer's books in Column 'B' :
|
Column A |
Column 'B |
|
(1) Management |
(a) Manat |
|
(2) Painting |
(b) Symphony |
|
(3) Western music |
(c) Canvas |
|
(4) Psychology |
(d) Boardroom |
Ans:
|
Column A |
Column 'B |
|
(1) Management |
(d) Boardroom |
|
(2) Painting |
(c) Canvas |
|
(3) Western music |
(b) Symphony |
|
(4) Psychology |
(a) Manat |
A2. Describe briefly how the author's books 'Kimayagar' and 'Arthat have brought about very good changes in the lives of readers.
Ans: The author's books 'Kimayagar' and 'Arthat' have brought about very good changes in the lives of readers. There are hundreds who say that they understood the theory of relativity or Big Bang after reading his book on Science 'Kimayagar'. Then there are also hundreds who can understand Economic Times or NDTV Profit after reading his book on economics 'Arthat'.
A3. Describe the second innings of the writer in your own words.
Ans: After working for software companies for many years, the writer wanted to return to his first love, i.e. reading and writing on various subjects concerning human life and existence. Therefore, he gave up two lucrative offers to become a writer. This is how his second innings as a writer in Marathi began. After this, he wrote about 34 books in Marathi. Most of them became bestsellers, bringing about good changes in the lives of thousands of readers. Hundreds came out of depression, many gave up thoughts of committing suicide and decided to start all afresh. Thousands more have been helped in the fields of science, economics, music, mathematics, etc. by the writer's books. It is these reactions of readers and the feeling that he is touching their hearts that has kept him going.
A4. 'Passion is more important than wealth'. Write your views.
Ans:. Passion is certainly more important than wealth. Wealth can give the luxuries of life, but it cannot give mental peace and satisfaction. This can only be gained by having an interest in what we do, or in simple words, by loving our jobs. Hence, when one chooses a career, it is more important to choose one which we love rather than one which pays more.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) These books have brought about very good changes in the lives of thousands of readers. (Rewrite beginning 'Very good changes....)
Ans: (1) Very good chargers have been brought about in the these books
(2) I have option clay 34 books in Marathi. (Choose the correct option changing the verb into the future perfect tense.)
(a) I will be writing about 34 books in Marathi.
(b) I will be write about 34 books in Marathi
(c) I shall have been writing about 34 books in Marathi.
(d) I shall have written about 34 books in Marathi.
Ans: (d) I shall have written about 34 books in Marathi.
A6. Give the adjective forms of the following:
(1) humanity - Humane
(2) rationality - Rational
(3) humility - humble
(4) equality - Equal
(B) SEEN PROSE EXTRACTS FOR PRACTICE
Chapter 1.1 An Astrologer's Day
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below
Extract (Textbook pages 6 and 7)
The place was deserted --------------- stretched herself on the pyol.
Al. Write if you Agree or Disagree with the following statements with reference to the extract:
(1) When the astrologer came to know that the man whom killed is alive he felt that he was relieved of his guilt.
(2) The moral of the story is that we must be responsible for what we have done and should not run away from Our mistakes.
(3) The astrologer's wife was happy with her husband's earnings
(4) There were still large crowds in the area when the astrologer finished for the day.
A2. Describe the 'load' that was on the astrologer's mind and the reason for it.
A3. The astrologer feels relieved that Guru is not dead. Explain why
A4. Describe, with an example, your behaviour when you know you have done something wrong.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) His wife demanded an explanation. (Choose the correct passive voice sentence.)
(a) An explanation demanded his wife.
(b) His wife is demanding an explanation.
(c) An explanation is being demanded by his wife.
(d) An explanation was demanded by his wife.
(2) "The swine has cheated me! He promised me a rupee," said the astrologer. (Rewrite using reported speech.)
A6. (1) Find from the extract the antonyms of the following words:
(i) light
(ii) noise
(2) Give 2 examples of code-mixing from the extract.
Chapter 1.2 On Saying "Please"
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
Extract (Textbook page 15)
This does not mean -------------- our moods and manners.
Al. List the people who probably made the passenger rude and ill- mannered.
A2. Write the reasons for the liftman's uncivilized behaviour.
A3. Explain the sentence :
The pain of a kick on the shins soon passes away but the pain of a wound to our self-respect or our vanity may poison a whole day.
A4. The service of the police is necessary for the implementation of law in our society. Do you think you require this service for a good social environment? Justify your answer.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed) :
(1) We infect the world with our ill-humours. (Choose the correct question tag and rewrite.)
(a) will we?
(b) won't we?
(c) do we?
(d) don't we?
(2) For there are few things more catching than bad temper. (Choose the correct negative sentence.)
(a) There is nothing more catching than bad temper.
(b) There is not anything more catching than bad temper.
(c) There are not many things more catching than bad temper.
(d) There are not few things more catching than bad temper.
A6. Match the words in Column 'A' with their meanings Column 'B
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Column A |
Column 'B |
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(1) redress |
(a) unhappy |
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(2) insolent |
(b) remedy |
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(3) morose |
(c) threatened |
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(4) bullied |
(d) extremely rude |
Chapter 1.3
The Cop and the Anthem
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
Extract (Textbook pages 31 and 32)
Soapy walked eastward __________ in the Police Court next morning
Al. Rearrange the following sentences according to the occurrence in the extract:
(1) Soapy decided to go into the downtown district and find work.
(2) A policeman caught Soapy's arm.
(3) Soapy saw a quaint old church.
(4) Soapy's ears caught sweet music.
A2. Complete the following:
When Soapy reached near the church:
(1) __________
(2) __________
(3) __________
(4) __________
A3. Describe the wonderful change in Soapy's soul.
A4. Giving reasons, narrate an incident when you did something wrong and repented for it later.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) On an unusually quiet corner, Soapy came to a standstill. (Choose the correct alternative using 'that'.)
(a) On an unusually quiet corner that Soapy came to a standstill.
(b) Soapy came to a standstill on a corner that was unusually quiet.
(c) soapy came to a standstill on a corner that was usually quiet.
(d) Soapy came to a standstill on that corner that was unusually quiet.
(2) At length Soapy reached one of the avenues to the east. (Choose another adverb phrase with the same meaning as the underlined phrase and rewrite the sentence.)
(a) Lengthily
(b) Final
(c) Quickly
(d) After a long time
A6. Find out 4 phrases used for the 'degraded state of Soapy.
Chapter 1.4Big Data Big Insights
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below :
Extract (Textbook page 36)
What is Big Data? ___________ with the data is what matters.
A1. Complete the web :
Big Data has affected
A2. Explain, with examples, how a huge amount of data is collected
A3. Describe how Big Data is increasing in volume, variatic velocity, veracity and value.
A4. In your opinion, how can industries benefit? Explain with example.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) Whatever activity we do online is recorded, monitored analysed. (Rewrite using 'either...or'.)
(2) Big Data analytics is the complex process of examining and varied data sets or Big Data to uncover information. (Choose the correct Wh-question to get the underline as the answer.).
(a) What is Big Data analytics ?
(b) What analytics does Big Data have?
(c) Who is Big Data analytics?
(d) How Big is Data analytics?
A6. From the extract, find the antonyms of the following words:
(1) understandable
(2) tiny
(3) sales
(4) simple
Chapter 1.5
The New Dress
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given below
EXTRACT 1
Extract (Textbook pages 46 and 47)
She saw the truth ------------- that people did say
A1. Complete the following:
(1) Miss Milan's workroom was ---------
(2) When Mabel looked at herself in the glass, she saw ---------
A2. Describe Miss Milan.
A3. Discuss different pessimistic thoughts in Mabel's mind.
A4. Name a simple thing that makes you feel really happy. Explain why it is so.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) Use the correct tense form of the verb given in the brackets and rewrite the sentence:
One human should (be do/doing/be doing) this for another always.
(2) She felt much, much fonder of Miss Milan than of any c in the whole world.
(Choose the correct alternative using 'as fond as')
(a) She did not feel as fond of Miss Milan as she felt anyone in the whole world.
(b) She did not feel as fond as anyone in the whole we as she felt of Miss Milan.
(c) She did not feel as fond of anyone in the whole world as she felt of Miss Milan.
(d) She felt as fond of anyone in the whole world as she felt of Miss Milan.
A6: . (1) Write the meanings of:
(a) suffused
(b) wrinkles
(2) Pick out two abstract nouns from the extract.
EXTRACT 2
Extract (Textbook pages 47 and 48)
She faced herself..... like Violet Searle.
Al. Pick out the sentences that are false and write them correctly:
(1) Mabel was not at all confident when she went into the room.
(2) Rose Shaw was actually looking very fierce and tragic.
(3) Charles Burt wanted to talk to Mabel.
(4) Charles Burt told Mabel that she was looking charming.
A2. Describe Mabel's behaviour as she entered the room.
A3. There is another character mentioned in this extract. Discuss the way his/her reactions help us to understand the inferiority complex of Mabel.
A4. Do you appreciate Mabel's tendency of deciding her own value from the comments given by others? Explain your views.
А5. Language Study (Do as directed):
Rewrite in indirect speech:
(1) If he had only said, "Mabel, you're looking charming tonight!" it would have changed her life.
(2) "Mabel's got a new dress!" he said. (Choose the correct option of reported speech.)
(a) He said that Mabel got a new dress.
(b) He questioned that Mabel had a new dress.
(c) He exclaimed that Mabel had got a new dress.
(d) He told that Mabel had got a new dress
A6. Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B
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Column A |
Column 'B |
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(1) slinking |
(a) pushed |
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(2) shoved |
(b) moving quietly and stealthily |
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(3) ruffled |
(c) superficial appearance |
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(4) veneer |
(d) made somebody annoyed, worried or upset |
Chapter 1.6 Into the Wild
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below Extract (Textbook pages 58 and 59)
It was more than an hour ....... isn't this our good luck?
Al. Complete the web:
Signs of the vicinity of the village
A2. The narrator was frightened'. Justify.
A3. Explain what is called 'silver lining of the trail by the writ giving the reasons for it.
A4. Describe a situation that frightens you.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) I found a bright red soil trail. (Choose the correct option beginning with 'A.......)
(a) A bright red soil trail found me.
(b) A bright red soil trail is found by me.
(c) A bright red soil trail was found by me.
(d) A bright red soil trail was finding me.
(2) I had no other way to climb the hillock before me. (Rewrite as an affirmative sentence.)
A6. Choose appropriate phrases/expressions from the extract given in the brackets: (with full vigour, in clear sight, frantic speed, in a jiffy)
(1) All their educational problems were sorted out ________ because of the funds given by an NGO.
(2) Raj ran at a .... .... to catch the train.
(3) The girl attempted the exercises ..........
(4) When the sun rose, the mountain was.....
Chapter 1.7 Why we Travel
Q. Read the extracts and complete the activities given below:
EXTRACT 1
Extract (Textbook pages 69 and 70)
Abroad is the place ------------ surrendering ourselves to chance.
Al. Complete the sentences given below by choosing the correct options from the box :
(a) past or future
(b) impulsive things
(c) as if we have been reborn
(d) others and sometimes to ourselves
The changes that come to us because of foreign travel are:
(1) We stay up late and do
(2) We live without a
(3) We become mysterious to
(4) We feel younger
A2. Write sentences from the extract conveying the fact that travelling brings together the various cultures of the different parts of the world.
A3. Explain in your own words how travel can be a type 'monasticism'.
A4. What will you do
If you don't know the language, and you come across a problem in communicating when you are travelling somewhere?
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) Travelling is a way to reverse time. (Choose from the options the part of speech of the underlined word.)
(a) participle
(b) adverb
(c) verb
(d) gerund
(2) I tend to believe more abroad than I do at home. (Choose the correct option using as .......as)
(a) I tend not to believe as much at home as I do abroad.
(b) I tend to believe as much abroad as I do at home.
(c) I tend to believe as much at home as I do abroad.
(d) 1 tend not to believe as much abroad as I do at home
A6. Complete the table:
|
Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
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easy |
---------- |
--------- |
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treacherous |
--------- |
---------- |
EXTRACT 2
Extract (Textbook pages 71 and 72)
When you go to a McDonald's __________ can be one and the same thing.
A1. Write if the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements:
(1) The posters at McDonald's outlet in Kyoto have pictures of places in San Francisco.
(2) The young people in Kyoto McDonald's outlet look very American.
(3) The writer was born in America.
(4) Cities like Sydney and Toronto are a mix of many cultures.
A2. Write the sentences from the extract that indicate that travelling brings together the various cultures of the different parts of the world.
A3. The writer calls himself many-tongued and monger. Give reasons.
A4. Would you like to move from place to place, or always live in one place? Explain your answer.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed):
(1) When you go to a McDonald's outlet in Kyoto, you will find Teriyaki McBurgers and Bacon Potato Pies. (Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined part as the answer.)
(2) Air-conditioned, purely synthetic versions of places may replace the real thing. (Choose the correct alternative having the verb in the future perfect tense.)
(a) Air-conditioned, purely synthetic versions of places will replace the real thing.
(b) Air-conditioned, purely synthetic versions of places will have replaced the real thing.
(c) Air-conditioned, purely synthetic versions of places will have been replacing the real thing.
(d) Air-conditioned, purely synthetic versions of places would replace the real thing.
A6: Write the meanings of :
(1) many-tongued
(2) mongrel
(3) inheritance
(4) notions
1. | Choose the Correct Option | 5 Marks | |
2 | Complete the Correction | 5 Marks | |
3 | Give Economic Term | 5 Marks | |
4 | Find the Odd Word | 5 Marks | |
5 | Complete the following Statements | 5 Marks | |
6 | Assertion and Reasoning Questions | 5 Marks | |
7 | Identify and Explain the Concepts | 6 Marks | |
8 | Distinguish Between | 6 Marks | |
9 | Answer in Brief | 12 Marks | |
10 | State with Reasons, Do you Agree/ Disagree | 12 Marks | |
11 | Table, Diagram, Passage Based Questions | 8 Marks | |
12 | Answer in Detail | 16 Marks |
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