JUNE 2019

a) Progress in life depends upon

crossing one threshold after
another.
(b) We can accomplish the most
difficult tasks by trying to
overcome it.
(c) When a new difficulty obstructs
our path, we should not complain
and should accept the challenge.
(d) Real progress in life stops when we
start steering clear of thresholds.
(e) De Morgan's life teaches us that we
should try and fail than not try at all.
(f) It means to get and achieve bigger
and bigger goals in life.
(g) The man made a success of his
business.
(h) Some middle-aged and elderly
people add brilliance to their lives
by continuing to cross thresholds.
(i) The phrase 'steer clear of' means
take care to avoid and keep away
from and the sentence is 'One
should steer clear of negative
people.
(i) 'Rut' from the passage means habit'.
(a) 'Two laughing maidens' is a
suitable title to the poem.
(b) 'Like Tunisian silk' is an example of
simile and 'laughing sidewalk' is
an example of personification.
(c) The central idea of this poem is to appreciate the good and beautiful
things in life. It also urges us to
appreciate mother nature. Our mood
gets uplifted when we look and
appreciate good things around us
and also makes our whole day. By
seeing the goods things, negativity
also removes automatically and the
environment surrounding us also becomes
very beautiful.
(d) Simile is used in the poem in the line
‘Waved is the air like Tunisian silk’.
(e) One maiden wore a turquoise skirt
while the other wore a chocolate
t-shirt.
(f) (i) 'Cadence' means the regular
rise and fall of the voice. It means
the same as Rhythm.
() Strut' means to walk in a proud way
trying to look important. Hence,
'strutted' in the poem means the
same as 'walked confidently'
3. (a) Adversity brings out the best in man

Adversity Shapes Success

An old age proverb 'Adversity brings
out the best in man' means that
struggles bring out and polish the best
qualities within man. It shapes man
and lends meaning to their lives. It
reveals those innate virtues that have
been lying hidden within. It fills one
with knowledge, confidence and
courage.

Adverse circumstances are a part and

parcel of life. Those who are not
challenged or are at peace are not
living. Life is all about facing and
overcoming all obstacles and harships.
First like ships that are safe at their
harbours but still go out to struggle
across the dangerous oceans, man also
has to face problems to reach their
destinations. The difficult journeys are
essential to realise ones true potential.
Human history is full of such examples
of good men who reached success after
a lot of suffering.

Adversity is that part of life that seems

to us ugly and painful but in reality is
as precious as a jewel.
(b) The Value of Friendship

Everyone needs special people to

laugh, share secrets and celebrate life
with. Some of these special people are
our friends, a gift that we give to
ourselves and the first relations we
form ourself.
Friendship a Gift for Life
Friendship is a precious gift. It binds
us to some people who stay by our side
at all times, even during the weakest
and darkest moments. These people
become our trustworthy confidence and
companion. They empower us to live
our best in every moment of everyday.•

They build our confidence and

motivate us to work harder. Friendship
brings an opportunity to love, to learn
about ourself, to mature and to open
up to the full experience of life.
Friendship is one of the best presents
that life bestows on us. So when we
find it, hold onto it, nurture it and
value it.
(c) The Role of Students in Bringing about a Welcome change in Our Environment

Awareness among
students. Students are the citizens of
the future. They form the most
powerful stratum of the society who
understand the current condition of
our environment. They know the
importance of preserving the nature
and hold the power to bring about a
welcome change in our environment.
Students' Role in Environment
Change
As the citizens of tomorrow, students
are aware of the need of protecting the
environment. Not only can they
promote it but also can effectively
implement the strategies aimed at it.
Starting by changing their habits like
walking or cycling to school, planting
trees and interacting with others. They
can encourage others to promote
conservation. In fact, they have come
up with various means and technologies
that prevent further damage.
Understanding such a role, there is a
need to involve students in programs
and initiatives that focus on bringing
the desired change in our environment.
(d) Every Dark Cloud has a Silver Lining
The above proverb, Every dark cloud
has a silver lining is very well known,
which means that we should never
lose confidence as better days won't be
far behind. Our difficulties,
misfortunes and problems are like dark
clouds. They lead us to the worst of
times and takes away all our
happiness. However, if we look closely
we could see the sun shining like silver
at the edges of a cloud.
The silver lining presents us with a
hope for progress and solution. It
brings an opportunity to go ahead.

T
Therefore we must not lose hope and
blame our destiny. We must wait for
the true time to come.
life is a mixture of light and dark
phases. Each one of us has to
experience the dark sides of life. One
must remember that things would
change soon and develop positive
attitude towards life. Hard work is the
price that we pay for success and all
gifts of life. We should be focused,
determined and accept every failure
wholeheartedly since failures are the
stones to success.
4. Rahul was alone at home. Suddenly, the
phone rang. It was his friend and
partner, . George.
George
informed
Rahul about a treasure in the spooky
old mansion. He also informed Rahul
that he had found a map in one of his
grandfather's book. This information
excited Rahul. He and George together
were the Sherlock Holmes of their city.
They had helped the police in solving
many mysterious cases and had also
been awarded by the government for it.
This
new mystery,
however,
was
different. It was a rumour and a legend
that he was keen on solving. Soon, he
informed George about him being alone.
So, they decided to go to the mansion
the next afternoon after school.
The next afternoon they reached the
mansion, and started following the
map. Soon they reached a hall with big
dusty potraits. In the centre of the hall
was a table with a key and another
map. It seemed that the new map was
the map of the actual treasure, The
new map pointed and directed the
boys to the basement. As they reached
the door, George used the key to open
it. Rahul was right, the basement had
the real treasure. In the basement,
there was case. As Rahul opened it, his
eyes sparked. It was the biggest
diamond they had ever seen. On its
sides were other coloured stones. The
Sherlock Holmes due had found a
treasure that government had been
looking for years. Not only were boys
appreciated for their courage and
intelligence but were also rewarded
scholarships in best of the schools and
universities.

-5.

Sender’s address

Date

Rec address

Subject Nuisance of Loud Speaker

Sir

Through this letter, I would like to draw

the attention of the concerned authorities and the people at large towards the problem of
noise pollution that is persistent in the area.
The unrestricted use of loudspeakers is
increasing day by day. Though the
people are aware of the prohibitory ban
of loud music between 10:00 pm to 6:00
am, loudspeakers are indiscriminately
used.

As a result, the residents of the area do

not get peaceful sleep. Of all the worst
affected are students who cannot
complete or concentrate on their
studies. The residents have repeatedly
requested the organisers but all in vain.
It seems that the request has fallen on
deaf ears as the unethical use of
loudspeakers still continues. I, therefore
request you to strictly implement of the
prohibitory ban of loudspeakers and
also take action against the violators,
The residents of the locality will be very
grateful to you for this act.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely
XYZ
6. Teaching as a Profession

Teaching is the most honourable

profession wherein a teacher has an
essential duty to perform, A teacher is
responsible for the holistic development
of young children. Apart from
knowledge, a teacher can develop in
them qualities of good citizenship,
and disciplined man. Besides it, the
young company keeps a teacher forever
young and happy.
7. (a) He said that he had not to go

(b) 'He speaks as if he were an educated

person'.
(c) Nobody informed me that he left
yesterday.
(d) 'Borrowing is not so good as
lending'
(e) I will always remember you in my
life'

8: (a) 'Ambidextrous'
(b) 'Calligraphy
(c)*Orthography'
(d)'Epitaph'
(e) 'Bibliophile' is a person
who collects or has a great love
for books.
9. (a) (il) The word 'PROLIFERATION'
means a rapid increase in the
number of amount of something.
So, increase is its correct
synonym.
(b) 'INSTIGATE' means to bring
about or incited an action or
event. So, (ii) incited is the correct
synonym of "instigated'.
(c) (in) 'APATHY' means behaviour that
shows no interest or energy and
shows that someone is unwilling
to take action, especially over
something important. Hence,
eagerness is its correct antonym.
(d) (ili) 'OBSCURE means to make
unclear or difficult to understand.
So 'clarified' is its correct
antonym.

(e) (iv) Clean (SQUALID means dirty)

10. (a) (in) The idiom let the bygones be

bygones' means to decide to forget
about unpleasant things or causes
of conflict and be reconciled.
So, 'ignore the past' gives its
correct meaning.
(b) (ili) The idiom 'threw down the
gauntlet' means to invite someone
to fight or compete with you.
So, "invite someone to fight' gives
its correct meaning.
(c) (in) "At the drop of the hat' means
to do something immediately
without stopping to think about it.
Hence, 'Done in an instant' gives
its correct meaning.
(d) (ii) The idiom 'on a roll' means
experiencing a period of success or
good luck.
Hence, 'in the midst of successes'
gives its correct meaning.
(e) (il) The idiom 'A man of straw'
means a person regarded as having
no substance or integrity.
Hence, "a man of no substance
gives its correct meaning.
Il. (a) 'Befriend' is appropriate filler for
the given blank. It means to be
friendly towards someone.
(b) 'Criticise* is suitable to fill the
blank. It means to indicate the
- faults of someone or something in
a disapproving way.
(c) 'Bleed' is suitable to fill the blank.
It means to lose blood from the
body as a result of injury or illness.
(d) "Heighten" is the suitable verb form
of the word 'height' to fill the given
blank.
It means to increase or make
something increase, especially an
emotion or effect.
(e) 'Strengthened' is the suitable verb
form of the word 'strong'* to fill the
given blank.
It means to make or become
stronger.
12. (a) (li) 'Fall out* is a phrasal verb
which means to argue with
somcone and stop being friendly
with them.

Hence "fallen out' is suitable to fill

the given blank.
(b) (i) 'Pull up' means to criticise
someone about something.
Hence, 'pulled up' is appropriate to
fill the given blank.
(c) (ii) 'Cheer on' means to shout
loudly in order to encourage
someone. Hence, 'cheered on' is
suitable to fill the blank.
(d) (ini) The phrasal verb look up'
means to try to find a particular
piece of information by looking in a
book or on a list. Hence, look up' is
suitable to fill the blank.
(e) (in) 'Green about the gills' is an
idiom which means to look ill and
pale. So, as per the sentence, the
phrasal verb 'threw up' is suitable
to fill the blank as it means to
vomit.
13. (a) Hardly had we walked one
kilometre when they stopped us.
(b) We can use too in the sentence in
the following manner.
The memory is too vivid for me to forget.
(c) We can start the sentence by 'All'
in the following manner:
All we cared about was food and
sleep.
(d) Herbert did not accept the job offer
without consulting his parents.
(e) Put your tools away, lest the
children should fall over them.
14. (a) 'One of is always used with a
plural noun. Hence, 'reason' should
be changed to 'reasons' to correct
the sentence. The correct sentence
will be:
One of the reasons of his failure is his
careless attitude.
(b) 'needs not' is not correct. It should
be changed to 'need not' to correct
the sentence. 'Need not' means not
necessary, The correct sentence
will be:
He need not go there.
(c) The second 'would have' in the
sentence should be replaced by
had' to correct the sentence.
The correct sentence will be :

Delhi capital would have won IPL 2019

if they had played well.
(d) The expression 'number of' takes a
singular verb. So, are will be
replaced by is to correct the
sentence.
The correct sentence will be:
The number of people we need to hire is
thirteen.
(e) The sentence describes a fact. So,
Simple Present tense will be used
in place of future tense. The correct
sentence will be :
If you freeze water, it becomes a solid.
15. (a) 'On purpose' means deliberately i.e.
15.
not by chance or accident
Here,
'on' is suitable to fill the blank.
(b) 'By' is suitable to fill the blank.
(c) 'on' is approximate to fill the
blank as per the context of the
sentence. 'on' is used here for
stating the purpose of an action.

(d) The word 'congratulation' is used

with the preposition on. So, 'on' is
suitable to fill the blank.
(e) 'At' is used when we talk about
position at a point. So, as per the
sentence
"at' is suitable to fill the
blank.
16. (a) (i) should

(b) might
(c) (in) 'Need'
(d) Ought to .
(e) (i)'May
17. (a) No preposition
(b) the
(c) No preposition
(d) a
(e) an