Comprehension Passages From Short Stories

4] Read the following passage carefully and answer

any four questions given after it in a word or a
sentence each
2. Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow in a word or
a sentence each.
Short Story – 1. Playing The Game –
a) Do his best! Of course, he would. for Alan was playing in the school cricket match and was mightily proud
of being chosen to play. He had practiced bowling with his father for weeks now, and daddy said he was
shaping well.
Daddy was nearly as excited as Alan over the Match and he promised that if Alan’s side won, he would buy
him a bicycle. (page 66)
1] Do his best! Of course, he would. Who would be doing well?
A] Alan
2]what was he proud of?
A] proud of being chosen to play in the school cricket team
3] How did he practice cricket?
A] He practiced bowling with his father for weeks.
4] what was his father’s promise?
A] If Alan’s side won, he would buy him a bicycle.
5] write the antonym of win?
A] lose
6] Daddy was nearly as excited as Alan over the Match ‘ Here the adverb nearly means… … … Choose the
answer’.
A] Almost
7] What is the informal word used in the passage to refer to father?
A] daddy
8] Write the noun form of ‘practise’.
A] practice
b) ”Where do you, live sir? call Alan at last in the old man’s ear.

“Up the road and some way around the corner,” he answered in his thin, weak
voice. I should be so much obliged if you could see me home. you look a very kind
little boy.”

See him home? and there was still a long way off! if only he could walk a little
faster. why the team would be already on the field, and the captain would be
wondering why he did not come. (page 67)
1] What did Alan ask in the old man’s ear?
A] Where would he live?
2] Where was the old man’s house?
A] “Up the road and some way around the corner,”
3] What request did the old man make to Alan?
A] The old man wanted Alan to see him home.
4]Why was Alan in a hurry?
A] He was in a hurry since he was being late to play the game.
5] If only he could walk a little faster. Why did Alan want the old man to walk
faster?
A]As he was getting late to play the game.
6] Why would the captain be wondering?
A] Why Alan did not come?
7] I should be so much obliged if you could see me home. obliged in the sentence
means… … …Choose the correct answer.
A] b. thankful
8] Pick out the word from the passage which is the antonym of strong.
A] weak
c) And in the classroom next morning the boys game Alan three loud cheers, as only school
boys can, for in some mysterious fashion they too had learned all about his kind act. (Page
68)
1] From which story is this passage taken?
A] playing the game

2] Who is the writer of the story from which this passage is taken?
A] Arthur Mee

3] Where and when did the school boys meet?

A] They met in the classroom the next morning

4] What did they do?

A] The boys gave Alan three loud cheers

5] Why did the boys give Alan three loud cheers?

A] As they learned Alan’s kind act of helping the old man

6] What does the phrase three loud cheers mean?

A] appreciate, congratulations, etc

7]How did the boys come to know about Alan’s kind act?
A] They came to know in some mysterious fashion.

8]Pick out the word from the passage which means strange.
A] Mysterious

d) “Bravo, Alan,” he said, patting his little son on the back.

“But, Daddy,” began Alan. But his father interrupted him.
“It’s all right, old man,” he said. “You see, I came up behind that policeman
and he told me what had happened. So I knew you were playing the game although it wasn’t on the cricket pitch. So, I
went back into the High Street and bought the bicycle I promised you. It’s a beauty. And, Alan, we’re proud of you,
your mother and I.”
1] Who is the writer of the story from which this passage is taken?
A] Arthur Henry Mee

2] Why did Alan’s father pat on his back?

A] To encourage and appreciate what Alan had done

3] How did Alan’s father come to know what had happened?

A] Through the policeman behind whom Alan’s father came

4] I came up behind that policeman. Did Alan’s father go to the spot where Alan helped the old man?
A] Yes

5] Alan’s father says,” …………although it wasn’t on the cricket pitch,” Where did Alan play the game?
A] In the real world-in in-life-on the meadow

6] Why did Alan’s father buy the bicycle?

A] To support and appreciate Alan’s service activities

7] Why were they proud of Alan?

A] because Alan ‘played the game in its true sense

8] When would you use the expression bravo?

A] When we want to appreciate someone’s achievement, we use the word ‘bravo’.
Short Story – 2. The Five Boons Of Life
a) The man considered long, then choose love; and did not mark the tears that
rose in the fairy’s eyes.
After many, many years the man sat by a coffin, in an Empty home. And he
communed with himself, saying:” one by one they had have gone away and left
me; and now she lies here, the dearest and the last. Desolation after desolation
has Swept Over Me; for each hour of happiness and treacherous trade, love has
sold me I have paid thousand hours of grief. Out of my heart of hearts I curse him”
(Page 75)
1] The man chose the gift love at once, without thinking. Write true or false.
A] False
2] With whom did the man commune?
A] The man commune with himself
3] The word rose used as a verb in the passage means came forth. As a noun, it
means.
(a.) Stood up (b). a flower (c.) a fruit
A] (b) a flower
4] How is his sadness a loss expressed in the passage?
A] It is expressed using personification
5] Whom did the man call a treacherous trader?
A] Love
6]’ Out of my heart of hearts, I curse him ‘………..whom does the word him refer
to?
A] Love
7] Find the antonym of the word bless from the passage.
A] Curse
8] Write the word from the passage which means the box in which a dead body is
buried or cremated.
A] Coffin
b) “Choose yet again. “It was the fairy’s voice.
“Two gifts remain. And do not despair. In the beginning there was but one that
was precious and it is still here”.
“Wealth– which is power! how blind I was!” said the man. “Now, at last, life will be
worth the living. I will spend, squander, Dazzle. These mockers and despisers will
crawl in the dirt before me, and I will feed my hungry heart with their envy. (Page
76)
1] How many gifts had the man already chosen?
A] Three
2] Did the man choose the precious gift before? How do you know?
A] No, because the fairy told that the precious gift is still there, since the
beginning.
3] Who does the word I refer to in the sentence, ‘‘How blind I was!’’?
A] The young man
4] With what would his life be worth living?
A] Wealth
5] How would the feed his hungry heart
A] With the envy of mockers and despisers
6] The man said that he was blind to the fact. What was the fact?
A] The fact was that Wealth is Power.
7] What was the man’s real for choosing wealth?
A] His real motive was to make the mocker and despisers crawl in the dirt before
him.
8] Write the synonym of the word jealousy from the passage.
A] Envy
c) The fairy came, bringing again four of the gifts, but Death was wanting. She said: “I gave it to a mother’s pet, a little
child. It was innocent, but trusted me, asking me to choose for it. You did not ask me to choose.”
“Oh, miserable me! What is left for me?”
“What not even you have deserved” the wanton insult of Old Age.”

1. The fairy brought the gift, Death too. Say Yes or No.
A] No

2. Who does the word I refer to?

A] The word “I” refers to the fairy.

3. What did the fairy give the little child?

A] Death

4. What is the epithet used to describe the little child?

A] A mother’s pet

5. The man didn’t respose faith in the fairy. Write true or false.
A] True

6. What was left for the man?

A] Not even what he deserved; The wanton insult of old age.

7. Write the word from the passage that means very unhappy.
A] Miserable

8. Write the antonym of the word intelligent from the passage.

A] Innocent

d) “The years have taught you wisdom – surely it must be so. Three gifts remain. Only one of them has any worth –
remember it, and choose warily.”

The man reflected long, then chose Fame, and the fairy, sighing, went her way.

Years went by and she came again and stood behind the man where he sat solitary in the fading day, thinking. And
she knew his thought.

1. Two of the remaining gifts are worth. Write true or false.

A] False

2. What did the man opt for this time?

A] Fame

3. Was the fairy happy with his selection?

A] No, the fairy was not happy.

4. Which word in the passage indicates that the man was alone?
A] Solitary

5. Write the synonym of the word renown from the passage.

A] Fame

6. Write the word from the passage which means disappearing gradually.
A] Fading
Short Story – 3. The Short-Sighted Brothers –
a] Three elderly brothers, all very short-sighted, lived in a large house on the
outskirts of a city, in China. One day the youngest brother suggested that he
should take charge of the finances. “Elder brother’s sight is so bad, he cannot see
how much money he’s receiving or giving,” he said, “and people take advantage
of his disability.” (Page 82)
1. Where did the three brothers live?
A] They lived in a large house on the outskirts of a city, in China.
2. What did the youngest brother propose one day?
A] He proposed, that he should take charge of finances
3. How did the youngest brother support his claim?
A] He said that his elders brother sight was bad he cannot see, how much money
he has received or given.
4. How would people take the eldest brother’s short-sightedness, according to the
youngest brother?
A] People took advantage of the eldest brother’s short-sightedness, he don’t know
how much money he is receiving or giving.
5. Was the youngest brother sincere in his suggestion?
A] No
6. Their sight problem was negligible. Is it true or false?
A] False
7. Give the synonym of edge from the passage.
A] Outskirt
8. Write a set of antonyms you find in the passage as good is the antonym of bad
A] Receiving x Giving
b] The tablet has a flowery border. “The second brother went away very pleased with himself. Hardly had he gone
when the third brother arrived there. He too enquired about the inscription and on being told what it was, asked if
there was any other writing on it.”Only the donor’s name, Wang Lee, at the bottom,” said the monk, (Page 83)

1. What did the tablet have for its decoration?

A] “The tablet has a flowery border.

2 Who answered the question about its decoration?

A] The Monk

3. Who was very happy to know about that decoration?

A] The Second brother

4. When did the third brother reach the monastery?

A] After the second brother hardly left the monastery.

5. What did the youngest brother want to know particularly?

A] He wanted to know If there was any other writing on the tablet.

6. Where was the donor’s name mentioned?

A] At the bottom

7. Why was the second brother happy with himself?

A] Thinking that he was the only one who knew what was written on the tablet

8. Write the Antonym of departed from the passage.

A] arrived

c) The monk they had talked to the previous evening came out of the monastery just then and walked towards the
short-sighted brothers. “Oh, you’ve come to see the inscription,” he said. “So sorry’’. We couldn’t put it up yesterday
evening. We are going to put it up today.” The short-sighted brothers realized their follies. (Page 83)

1. When did they all talk to the monk?

A] The previous evening

2. Did each brother know that the others also had talked to the monk?
A] No

3. Where did the monk go?

A] He came out of the monastery and walked towards the brothers

4. Why did the monk say sorry?

A] Monk couldn’t put the tablet up the previous evening

5. What does the word it refers to?

A] The tablet / Incription

6. When were they going to put it up?

A] They were going to put it up the previous evening.

7. What did the brothers realize?

A] Sighted brothers realized their follies.

8. They didn’t put up the inscription as originally scheduled. How did it help the brothers?
A] It helped them in realizing their foolishness.
d) “I have my doubts about that,” said the eldest brother. “Let’s settle this once
and for all. I’ve heard the monastery is putting up a tablet inscribed with a
saying, above the main doorway, tonight. Let’s go there tomorrow and test our
vision.
Whoever can read the inscription with the least strain will get charge of our
money. Agreed?”
1] Name the story from which this passage is taken?
A]The short-sighted brothers
2]Who does “T” in the passage refer to?
A]The passage refers to the eldest brother
3] What did the speaker want to settle once and for all?
A] As to who among the three brothers had a better sight
4] What did the speaker come to know?
A] Of the monastery putting up a tablet inscribed with a saying above the main
doorway, that night
5] Where should they go to get their vision tested, the following day?
A] To the monastery
6] when was the monastery putting up a tablet above the doorway?
A] On that night
7] Who would get the charge of their money, according to the proposal?
A] The one who could read the inscription with the least stain
8] Write the word that is used in the passage that means a place where monks live.
A] Monastery
Short Story – 4. The Dinner Party –
a] A spirited discussion springs up between a young girl who insists that women have
outgrown the jumping-on-a-char -at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era and a colonel who says that
they haven’t.
“A woman’s unfailing reaction in any crisis, “the colonel says, “is to scream. And while a man
may feel like it, he has that ounce more nerve control than a woman has. And that last
ounce is what counts.”
The American does not join in the argument but watches the other guests. As he looks, he
sees a strange expression come over the face of the hostess. She is starting straight ahead,
her muscles contracting slightly. With a slight gesture, she summons the native boy standing
behind her chair and whispers to him. The boy’s eyes widen; he quickly leaves the room. Of
the guests, none expect the American notices this or sees the boy place a bowl of milk on
the veranda just outside the open doors. (Page 89)
1) What are the young girls and the colonel arguing about?
A] They are arguing whether a woman screams in a crisis or has good nerve control.
2) The American joins the discussion. Say true or false.
A] False
3) What does the American naturalist notice?
A] He notices a strange expression come over the face of the hostess
4) What does the hostess want the servant to do?
A] To place a bowl of milk on the veranda
5) Identify the Synonym of calls from the passage.
A] Summons
6) Find the Antonym of familiar in the passage.
A] Strange
7) “… he has that ounce more nerve control than a woman has.” What does the word nerve
mean?
A] One’s courage or steadiness in demanding situations.
8) Pick out the word that fits the meaning of making narrower in the passage
A] Contracting
b] ” I want to know just what control everyone at this table has. I will count everyone at this
table. I will count to three hundred – that’s five minutes. And not one of you is to move a
muscle. Those who move will forfeit fifty rupees. Ready!”
The twenty people sit like stone images while he counts. He is saying “… two hundred and
eighty…” when, out of the corner of his eye, he sees the cobra emerge and make for the
bowl of milk. Screams ring out as he jumps to slam the veranda doors safely shut.
“You were right, Colonell” the host exclaims. ” A man has just shown us an example of
perfect control” Just a minute,,” the American says, turning to his hostess. “Mys Wynnes,
how did you know that cobra was in the room?” A faint smile lights up the woman’s face as
she replies: Because it was crawling across my foot”. (Page 90)
1. What is the proposal from the Americans?
A] He wanted to know how much control people at the table had.
2. What does the American do to make the guest at the party stay stable?
A] He told, he will count to 300 i.e five minutes, till then no one should move a muscle.
3. Pick out the word which means lose as punishment from the passage.
A] forfeit
4. Pick out the word from the passage that means weak or dull.
A] faint
5. Why does the American shut the doors?
A] He shut the doors so that, the cobra doesn’t come back inside again.
6. How does the American react, when the host gives credit to him for having the most
control?
A] He said “Just as a minute” and turned to the hostess.
7} What does the hostess prove to her guests?
A] She proves that even a woman can have great nerve control.
8] When does cobra come out?
A] It came out when the American had counted two hundred and eighty.
 Reading General Comprehension Passage
5] Read the following passage carefully and answer any four
questions given after it in a word or a sentence each

1. Complementing Comprehension ( Page: 209 )

Comprehension is a very comprehensive concept .it covers many aspects. Knowing the mere meaning of the
text is but a small part of comprehension. comprehension includes (a)decoding the meaning (b)relating it to
what one knows,(c)thinking about it appropriately, (d)responding positively, (e) applying it to real life, and (f)
remembering it and retrieving it when needed. in that inclusive sense, comprehension forms the very base of
any learning languages, Humanities, Sciences, and most importantly, Life’s lesson. treating comprehension as
an examination-linked task is to Limit our own progress. Enlightenment, Enrichment, and enjoyment go hand
in hand as one steadily progresses in acquiring comprehension skills!
1) Why is comprehension considered comprehensive?
A) Comprehension is considered comprehensive because it includes many as decoding the meaning, thinking
about it, responding positively, applying it to real life, and remembering it.
2) What is meant by comprehension?
A) To understand fully.
3) Write down two important aspects of true comprehension?
A) (a) decoding the meaning, (b) relating it to what one knows, (c) thinking about it appropriately,
4) What is the very base of any learning?
A) Comprehension forms the very base of any learning- languages, Humanities, sciences, and most
importantly, Lifes lessons
5) According to the passage, what is the most important subject to learn?
A) Life’s lesson
6]What is the result of steady progress in one’s comprehension skills?
A) Treating comprehension as an examination-linked task is to limit our own progress
7) What is comprehension in the opinion of some persons that hamper one’s progress in learning.
A) Enlightenment, enrichment and enjoyment
8) Write the expression used in the passage to mean together/ in coordination.
A) Go hand in hand
2. Opportunities Unlimited ( Page: 210 )
I noticed the method applied to about six of the wealthiest men in England in a book of interviews published
by an able and well-known journalist.
(This is a single sentence with 26 words. it is taken from GK Chesterton’s the worship of the wealthy.)
1) Who does the word I refer to in the passage?
A) G K Chesterton’s
2) What did the narrator notice?
A) Method applied to about six of the wealthiest men in England in a book of Interviews
3) Where did the narrator notice it?
A) In England in a book of interviews.
4) To whom was that method applied?
A) Six of the wealthiest man in England.
5) Where did those six wealthy person hail from
A) England.
6) Which is the book mentioned here?
A) “Worship of the wealthy”
7) Who published that book?
A) An Able and well-known journalist G K Chesterton
8) What is the specialty of the publisher?
A) He is an able and well-known journalist.
9) What kind of people find a place in the passage?
A) Journalist, News Reporter, and Interviewers.
10) Write the synonym of popular?
A) Well known
11) Write the other form of the word able.
A) Capable
12) Can we also call a reporter a journalist?
A) Yes
12) Can you write two or more such words used in that field as a journalist?
A) Editor, reporter, Press, Etc
3. Innovation In Irrigation – Kaleswaram ( Page: 210 )
Kaleshwaram, the brainchild of Shri K Chandrashekhar Rao, is considered the world’s largest
multipurpose, multistage lift irrigation project. The other two such projects in the world (one
in the USA- Colorado; and the other in Egypt -great man-made river) took three decades for
the completion. But Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project (KLIP) was inaugurated in just three
years (on 21 June 2019) after starting work on it in 2016. With three barrages, 20 left and 20
reservoirs, it aims at lifting water to 500 meters height and carrying it to over 500 KMs
spanning 13 districts with a Canal network crossing 1800KMs.
Built on the Godavari at Kaleshwaram in jayashankarbhopapali district, the project mainly aims
to use the till now unused Pranhitha water near its Confluence with the Godavari. the project
presently lifts 2 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) of water per day. Plants are afoot to
increase the capacity to 3 TMC a day. It AIMS at irrigating 37 lakh acres besides meeting the
drinking water needs of Hyderabad and other villages, developing water transport, and
promoting fisheries and tourism.
1] Why Kaleshwaram called a multipurpose project?
A] Used for agriculture, power generation and drinking water etc
2] Support the statement that KLIP is a multipurpose project?
A] With three barrage, 20 Lifts and 20 Reservoirs
3] What is the difference between KLIP and other such projects in the world
A] was inaugurated in just three years while others took three decades.
4) Name the river that provides water to KLIP
A] Godavari at Kaleshwaram in JayashankarBhopapali district,
5] To what height is water lifted from the beginning to the final point?
A] 500 meters height and carrying it to over 500 km
6] What is the irrigation potential of KLIP in acres?
A] It aims at irrigating 37 lakh acres
7] Expand TMC
A] Thousand million cubic feet
8] Give the location of KLIP
A] KLIP constructed at Kaleshwaram in Jayashankar Bhupapalli district.
4. Loving Warriors ( Page: 211 )
Love is gravity, for it makes some attached to others (including animals) Pradeep Nair and
Santhosi -made for each other Hyderabad couple – belong to that rarest category, attached to
others. These Heroes of Hyderabad have so far rescued seventy thousand distressed animals!
They foster disabled animals too. initiated indirectly into this mission by their parents, they
started their love Saga 14 years ago. with registration in 2019, their 25 + active, skill team is
now officially Animal Warriors Conservation Society. They coordinate with other NGOs, and
fire, forest, and zoo officials in wildlife conservation and activities like Lake cleaning and Manza
cleaning. Despite a resource crunch, they go ahead with their mission. sensitive souls,
intelligent Minds, and skilled hands are their invaluable resources. their determined will has
moved out IT Minister KT Rama Rao into the rearrest gesture of extending a fund of rupees 10
lakh. Crying wildlife appeals to all to strengthen caring Hands by sharing their mission of
animal protection, wildlife conservation, and awareness promotion.
1] When we read about Pradeep Nair and Santhoshi we think of the great saying, love is
gravity. explain in a sentence how.
A] For it makes some attached to others (including animals)
2] Who promoted them to love animals?
A] Their Parents
3] What are the three goals that constitute their mission?
A] Rescuing the distressed animals, lake cleaning Manza cleaning.
4] Who do they coordinate within their wildlife conservation?
A] Coordinate with NGOs ,fire,forest,zoo officials.
5] Name the organization that got an official status in 2019.
A] Animal warriors conservation society
6] What moved the it minister to show the rarest gesture?
A] Their determined will, sensitive souls, intelligent minds and skilled hands.
7] What is the appeal of crying wild life?
A] Appeal to all to strengthen their caring hands
8] Pick out the synonym of preservation from the passage.
A] Conservation
5. Initiative an INCH-Inspiration in TONS (Page 212)
An iota of initiative can ignite inspiration in tons, capable of moving mountains at a rapid pace.
Sounds incredible? See it happen in our Golden Telangana right now. Miracles become
common when the initiative comes from a man with integrity, good intentions, and
unconditional love for others.
Other worth emulating traits of sterling personality are:
a. simple living and high thinking; b. love for truth; c. discipline; d. practicing before preaching;
e. democratic to the core and; F. working for a common cause. His quest for truth is visible in
his 40 years old Satyavanshanamandali, his belief that individual progress and social progress
are inseparable has prompted him to work for the development of a model town involving
hundred of committed persons from all walks of life, including spiritual areas. He is Surendra
Babu Putta, 71, and the fortunate town witnessing his impact is kodada, the Gateway of
Telangana. His very lifestyle offers innumerable lessons on integrated personality
development to the interested. Think, think, think- this is his Mantra.
1] How is the value of initiative highlighted in the passage?
A] An iota of initiative can ignite inspiration in TONS
2] Does the initiative from any kind of person have the same impact?
A] No
3] The initiative from what kind of person can make miracles the order of the day?
A] Man with integrity, good intentions, and unconditional love for others
4] Name three traits of the lead character’s personality.
A] a. Simple living and high thinking. b. love for truth. C discipline
5] Is it usual to have all such positive traits in people around us?
A] No
6] What is the objective of the forty-year-old organization in the passage?
A] Quest For Truth
7] Name the person impacting and the place being impacted.
A] Surendra Babu Putta, Kodada, The Gateway Of Telangana
8] What kind of lessons can we learn from his way of living?
A] Integrated personality development
6. Save Girl Child-Save Mankind! ( Page No. 212 )
Gender bias is a global problem, and its intensity in India is intriguing for reasons both obscure and obvious.
Yet, at times we see brilliant rays of hope emanating from unexpected quarters an instance of this is an
inspiring move initiated at Haridaspur Village of Kondapur Mandal, Sangareddy district by the sarpanch, Shafi
to save girl children and to encourage their education. Proving that good manners too are infectious, the
movement started spreading fast, far and wide. In just a year of its beginning, a handful of villages have
already started following the example. inspired by this movement, Yeddumailaram Village (Kandi Mandal) has
set a record by opening Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) account for 72 girl children on a single day.
Openings such as accounts, planting trees, honoring mothers of girl children, encouraging girl education, etc.
are the main moves in this direction. public representatives, doctors, press, and officials have been actively
encouraging such persons. Pride of place is credited to intermediate education are personnel, particularly a
principal, have been playing an active role for a long by promoting crucial awareness and raising funds, even
NRI’s! May their tribe multiply!
1] What is the issue that is regarded as universal in this passage?
A] Gender bias
2] Is India in a better position in this connection than other countries?
A] No
3] How has Haridaspur set an example in eliminating gender bias?
A] Save girl children and encourage their education
4] What makes the narrator say that good manners are infectious?
A] The movement started spreading fast, far, and wide.
5] List the main moves initiated in the save girl child campaign
A] Openings SSY accounts, planting trees, honoring mothers of girl children, encouraging girl education, etc.
6] What kind of role is being played by the personnel from intermediate education?
A] Promoting crucial awareness and raising funds, even from NRI’s
7] Write the part of speech of the word personnel
A] Noun
8] Give the synonym for the word essential from the passage
A] Curcial
7. WOMEN AT CENTRE – WELFARE in PROGRESS ( Page no. 213)
A woman is a full circle, within her is the power to create, nurture and transform, which goes a glorious
complement, highlighting women’s power. Then, if many women are at the helm of a village, can you imagine
the degree of transformation? a lively example is unfolding itself at Madhavaram village of the Suryapet
district. With the initiative from the sons of the soil like Sri Koti Reddy, Superintendent of police, Ram Sudheer,
School assistant (teacher), the entire village panchayat was unanimously occupied by an all-women team.
Besides, women’s committees were formed for each important village development activity like education,
health, drinking water, and sanitation.
MS Vijayalakshmi, Sarpanch, and Ms. Janakamma, vice- Sarpanch are all smiles when asked about their
achievement in a short span of time the long list includes a library, purified water, gymnasium, English
Medium Sections in ZP School, greenery, etc. Their honesty in admitting that their move towards the
prohibition of liquor still awaits results stuns everyone. The village serves as a model, showcasing women’s
power.
1] Frailty, thy name is woman, says Shakespear. But, what does this passage say in this regard?
A] This passage represents Woman and entire opposite form. It says Woman has the power to create, nurture,
and transform power
2] Mention the unique feature of Madhavaram’s present panchayat.
A] Unfolding transformation –the entire village panchayat was unanimously occupied by an all-women team.
3 What do other all-women committees have for their function?
A] Education, health, drinking water, sanitation
4] Why were the sarpanch and vice-sarpanch all smiles?
A] All their achievement have been achieving in a short span of time
5] Which particular area still awaits satisfactory progress?
A] The prohibition of liquor
6] What does the village seek to showcase?
A] Women’s power
7] Who initiated the village development activities?
A] Sri Koti Reddy, superintendent of police, Ram Sudheer, School assistant (teacher)
8] Write the expression from the passage used to mean in charge of.
A] Helm of a Viilage
8. A Modern Marvel Taking Shape On Our Soil At Sangareddy ( Page no 214)
13] Can you conceive of a construction without cement and steel? Unimaginable? But, a modern-a 32-foot-
high Sri Chakra-shaped temple is taking shape on a sprawling one-and-a-half-acre site with natural elements
like lime, jaggery, jute, gum, myrobalan fruit (karakkaya) paste, Indian Bael ( Maredu /Bilwa) juice, sand and
stone (15 lakh pieces, some weighing 5 tons each). With Lord Shiva as the presiding deity, this Sri Kailasa
Prastara Mahameru (human body) Panchamukha Umamaheswara Devast Phasalvadi village, near Sangareddy,
is being devised, planned, and executed by JyothirvaasthuVidy.
Modeled after ancient temples like Konark, and Hampi, this 20-crore rupee mammoth miracle is expected to
have a life of 6,000 years, says Maheswara Siddhanthi, the man behind this project. Hundreds of expert
engineers, skilled sculptors, eminent architects, and famous artisans have been toiling since day one of June
2017 and are determined to complete it at the earliest. With concepts from epics as its inspiration, this temple
looks certain to flourish as a spiritual center with unique architectural features!
1. Mention the unique feature of this temple in terms of construction materials used.
A] Lime, jaggery, jute, gum, myrobalan fruit (karakkaya) paste, Indian Bael ( Maredu /Bilwa) juice, sand, and
stone
2. Which organization is executing the work of this temple?
A] Jyothirvaasthu Vidyapeetham
3. Where is this temple located?
A] Phasalvadi village, near Sangareddy,
4. Without using cement and steel, can the structure last long? Support your answer with a sentence from the
passage.
A] Miracle is expected to have a life of 6,000 years, says Maheswara Siddhanthi, engineers, skilled sculptors,
eminent architects
5. Name the temples that were studied to design this temple.
A] Konark, Hampi
6. Who is supervising this major project?
A] Maheswara Siddhanthi
7. Write the synonym of the word famous.
A] eminent
8. When did the actual construction work start on this project?
A] 14 June 2017
9. Determine to Live and Write ( Page No 214 )
9] Deprivation has driven the determined Manoranjan Byapari to dare destiny with his pointed questions.
Bomas a poor, neglected, and hardworking laborer with hunger as his twin brother, Manoranjan Byapari
turned out to be an award-winning writer. With nearly twenty books in Bengali to his credit, including his
latest work, ChandalJibon (Bengali Title – semi-autobiographical) – most of them translated into English and
other languages – he received many awards -notable among them being West Bengal Sahitya Academy’s and
The Hindu Award for non-fiction.
“I write because I cannot kill,” said Byapari once, adding, “The indomitable will to live keeps me alive even
today despite odds like discrimination in dozens I face every day.” He started learning the letters of the
alphabet when he was in prison, for no fault of his. Once riding Byapari’s rickshaw and noticing his innate
talent to narrate, Maha Swetha Devi invited Byapari to write for her magazine, Bartikal. Thus, a great writer
was born, rather accidentally! And now he is elected as an MLA from the balagarh constituency (West Bengal)
in May 2021.
1. What drove Manoranjan Byapari to challenge even destiny?
A] Deprivation and Determination
2. How has this hard-working poor laborer become popular?
A] With his twenty books written in Bengali
3. Name his latest work.
A] Chandal Jibon
4. Mention some important honors he received.
A] West Bengal Sahitya Academy’s Award, The Hindu Award For Non Fiction
5. Why does he write, according to himself?
A] “I write because I cannot kill,” said Byapari, his will live keeps me alive even today.
6. Manoranj an Byapari had formal education like an ordinary boy. Say true or false.
A] False
7. What keeps him alive despite odds in dozens he faces even today?
A] The indomitable will to live
8. How did Maha Swetha Devi help the writer in Byapari take birth?
A] Mahaswetha Devi invited Byapari to write for her magazine (Bartikal)
10. Worshipping Heroes ( Page No 215 )
10] Here are two unique novels – Pharaoh and the King and The Victorian – that made two heroes fans of their
writers. The heroes are Chiranjeevi and Hrithik Roshan. And their writer is Dasari Venkata Vishwanath. But the
reason? Their writer is a visually challenged Telugu Medium student who started writing his first English novel
when he was just 11 (2004). Nystagmus or Photophobia is the disease that disables him from focusing his sight
on any object for more than a second.
Born into a farmer’s.family of Gokavaram in East Godavari district, the boy was inspired by JK Rowling. Helped
by his English teacher Buchibapayya and younger sister Sija. Venkat worked hard for seven years to complete
his first. novel in 2011. Which was launched by Chiranjeevi. After that, another five years of dedicated work,
and the second masterpiece was out in 2016.
Venkat dedicated it to his favorite hero Hrithik Roshan. That made the hero Venkat’s fan and he invited Venkat
to his birthday party as a special guest. Thus, he won the heart of two heroes, besides those of millions of
readers the world over.
1. What is unique about the two novels, according to the passage?
A] The two heroes became fans of their writer
2. Who are the heroes who turned fans of that writer?
A] Chiranjeevi and Hrithik Roshan.
3. How does the disease, Nystagmus impact Venkata Vishwanath?
A] It is the disease that disables him from focusing his sight on any object for more than a second.
4. Name the three persons who helped directly or indirectly, Venkat Vishwanath in writing his first novel?
A] Jk Rowling, Buchibapayya and younger sister Sija,
5. How long did Venkata Vishwanath take to write those two novels?
A] 7 years and 5 years = 12 years
6. What made Hrithik Roshan a fan of Venkata Vishwanath?
A] Venkat dedicated it to his favorite hero Hrithik Roshan.
7. How did Hrithik Roshan express his love for Venkata Vishwanath?
A] He invited Venkat to his birthday party as a special guest.
8. Visual challenges or Telugu Medium background failed to stop Venkata Vishwanath from daring to dream
and succeeding. Say true or false.
A] False
11. Albert Einstein: Humour. Humanity, Humility ( Page no 216 )
11] Albert Einstein, the Nobel Laureate, was a simple man to whom success, fame, and wealth
meant nothing. On being appointed the Dean of a University and asked to give his
requirements his demand was for a wastepaper basket. To the stunned person, his cool
response was to commit mistakes, you know.” Humility underlined his simplicity. His simplicity
extended to his love for children; he believed that the hope of the world lies in children. His
excellent sense of humor helped him to brighten every situation.
Asked for a mathematical formula for success in life, he gave, “A=X+Y+Z”, where A success, X=
work and Y= play”. “What is 27 was the question. “Keeping your mouth shut”, was Einstein’s
response! Everybody talks about him but nobody understands him because he is more of a
phenomenon and not just a man.
(i) What mattered little to Albert Einstein?
A] Success, Fame, and Wealth were nothing for him.
(ii)Why did Einstein ask for just a wastepaper basket as a Dean?
A] Because he would commit mistakes.
(iii)Which quality made his simplicity conspicuous?
A] Humility
(iv) What was his belief about children?
A] His belief was that the hope of the world lies in children.
(v) How did Einstein’s sense of humor help him?
A] His excellent sense of humour helped him to brighten every situation.
(vi) What is Einstein’s formula for success in life?
A] A=X+Y+Z
(vii) Why don’t people understand Einstein?
A] He is more of a phenomenon than of a man.
(viii) Give the noun form of simple as found in the passage.
A] Simplicity.
12. Keep Going-COVID-19 Taught Lessons! ( Page No 217 )
12] Nagaland is an excellent example of how communities rise to the occasion.
How? COVID-19-induced lockdown had convinced them about the importance of
self-reliance. Wage-earning jobs were lost, and they resumed farming. And they
say they have learned a lot. With smiles on their faces, they say it is a personal
rediscovery, going back to nature, and cultivating their own food. Food is at the
core of our community life, and they add with pride. And, they have been
expanding their farming. Love thy neighbor is the community’s philosophy. As the
lockdown pushed the same into poverty, people have supported those in need.
Even Churches began serving meals to the underprivileged. Discovering in
difficulties, opportunities to live and let live, that too, joyfully is what the Nagas do
and show!
1. What did Naga communities understand after Covid induced lockdown?
A] The importance of self-reliance.
2. What did they resume and why?
A] They resumed farming, because they lost their wage earning jobs in Covid-19.
3. What have they felt about resuming farming?
A] A personal discovery cultivating their own food.
4. What is their community’s philosophy?
A] Love thy neighbour.
5. How have they practiced that philosophy?
A] The people have supported those in need. Even Churches began serving meals
to the underprivileged.
6. What are the Nagas doing and showing all others?
A] Opportunities to live and let live in difficulties, is what the Nagas do and show.
7. Write the synonym, from the passage, of centre.
A] “Core” is the synonym of the the word “centre”.
8. According to the passage, COVID-19 helped more than it harmed them. Say true
or false.
A] True
13. Virus Vs Fear ( Page No 217 )
13] There is No virus in this world more dangerous than FEAR. Understand this fear; otherwise,
become a dead body before your body dies. It has nothing to do with the virus. The scary
atmosphere you feel in these moments is collective madness. It has happened a thousand and
will continue to happen. You usually keep your fear at bay, but in the moment of collective
madness, your consciousness can be completely lost. You won’t even know when lost control
of your fear. Then fear can make you do anything. In such a situation, you can take your own
life or the lives of others.
Attention, be mindful. Don’t watch news that triggers. Stop talking about the epidemic,
repeating the same thing is like self-hypnosis. Fear is a of self-hypnosis. This idea will cause
chemical changes in the body. During an epidemic, the energy around the world becomes
irrational. This way, you can fall into a black hole anytime. Meditation then becomes a
protective aura into which no negative energy can penetrate.
1. What, according to the narrator, is more dangerous than the virus?
A] “Fear” is more dangerous than the virus.
2. What happens if one doesn’t understand this fear?
A] One will become a dead body before one’s body dies.
3. Does this happen every time?
A] Yes, it may
4. What is lost when collective madness prevails in us?
A] We completely lose our consciousness.
5. What is the warning given by the narrator?
A] Don’t watch news that triggers fear. Stop talking about the epidemic, fear is a kind of self-
hypnosis.
6. Is it ADVISABLE to discuss the EPIDEMIC?
A] No, it is not advisable to discuss
7. What happens when one gets this idea (fear) ?
A] It will cause chemical changes in the body.
8. How can we remove our negative tendency?
A] Meditation becomes a protective aura
14. On Srinivasa Ramanujam ( Page no 218 )
14] Mathematics in India inevitably makes one think of one extraordinary figure of recent
times. This is Srinivasa Ramanajam. Born into a poor Brahmin family in South India, having no
opportunities for a proper education, he became a clerk in the Madras Port Trust. But he was
bubbling with some irrepressible quality of instinctive genius and played about with numbers
and equations in his spare time.
By a lucky chance, he attracted the attention of a mathematician who sent some of his
amateur work to Cambridge in England. People there were impressed and a scholarship was
arranged for him. So he left his clerk’s job and went to Cambridge and during a very brief
period there did work of profound value and amazing originality.
The Royal Society of England went rather out of their way and made him a Fellow, but he died
two years later, probably of tuberculosis, at the age of thirty-three. Professor Julian Huxely
has, I believe, referred to him as the greatest mathematician of the century.
(i) What makes one think highly of Srinivasa Ramanujam?
A] Mathematics in India.
(ii) Why did Ramanujam become a clerk?
A] Born into a poor family, having no opportunities for proper education.
(iii) What was Ramanujam doing whenever he found some free time?
A] He was playing about with numbers and equations.
(iv) What helped Ramanujam to go to Cambridge?
A] He attracted the attention of a mathematician, who sent Ramanujam’s amateur work to
Cambridge.
(v) What did people at Cambridge do for Ramanujam?
A] Arranged scholarship for Ramanujam.
(vi) Describe the work Ramanujam did at Cambridge.
A] At Cambridge he did work of profound value and amazing originality.
(vii) How did the Royal Society of England honor Ramanujam?
A] The Royal Society of England honored Ramanujan with a fellowship.
(viii) What is the compliment Professor Julian Huxley extended to Ramanujam?
A] The greatest mathematician of the century
15. On Tagore and Gandhi ( Page No 218 )
15] Tagore and Gandhi have undoubtedly been the two outstanding and dominating figures of
India in the first half of the twentieth century. It is instructive to compare and contrasts them.
No two persons could be so different from each other in their make-up or temperament.
Tagore, the aristocratic artist, turned democrat with proletarian sympathies, represented
essentially the cultural tradition of India, the Tradition of accepting life in the fullness thereof
and going through it with song and dance. Gandhi, was more a man of the people, almost the
embodiment of the Indian peasant, and represented the other ancient tradition of India, that
of renunciation and asceticism. And yet Tagore was primarily the man of thoughts, Gandhi of
concentrated and ceaseless activity. Both, in their different ways, had a world outlook, and
both were the same time wholly Indian. They seemed to present different but harmonious
aspects of India and complement each other.
i) How is it useful to compare and contrast Gandhiji and Tagore?
A] It is instructive
ii) What is the common to both Tagore and Gandhiji?
A] Both of them were two outstanding and dominating figures of India and both of them had a
world outlook.
iii) Tagore was primarily a man of thought. As opposed to Tagore in this respect, how was
Gandhiji?
A] Of concentrated and ceaseless activity.
iv) What did Tagore essentially represent?
A] The cultural tradition of India
v) Gandhiji represented ancient tradition. Which aspect of it did Gandji represent?
A] Renunciation and ascenticim
vi) Did the difference in their makeup or temperaments ( Of Gandhiji and Tagore lead to
relations?
A] No, there was no friction between their relations
vii) “… … and to complement each other … …” CComplement means ___ Fill In The Blanks (a)
congratulations (b) Appreciation (c) Complete (d) Appreciate
A] (c) Complete
viii) Write from the passage the antonym of the word “dictator”.
A] democrat
16. The Secret Under Ground ( Page no 219)
16] Nature is the best teacher. Redwood trees share a secret. They are the largest trees on the
Planet. Some of them are even thousands of years old. But, interestingly, their roots do not
Grow deep. Yet, they endure massive wind storms, devastating earthquakes, etc for centuries.
How is it possible? The secret of redwood trees lies under the ground. Their roots reach
outward seeking the roots of other redwood trees. When they meet, they intertwine, making
a permanent bond with one another. This way, all the redwood trees support one another.
Unity is strength. Thus, They give humanity a crucial lesson: when you receive, you make a
living: but when you give, you make a life!
i) Regarding size, what is unique about redwood trees?
A] They are the largest trees on the planet.
ii) How long do redwood trees live?
A] Thousands of years they live.
iii) What is the interesting feature of redwood trees?
A] Their roots do not grow deep.
iv) What is the secret of redwood trees lying under the ground?
A] Their roots reach outward seeking the roots of other redwood trees
v) How do all redwood trees support one another?
A] When their roots meet other redwood tree roots, they intertwine, making a permanent
bond with one another.
vi) What is the crucial lesson redwood trees teach humanity?
A] Unity is strength.
vii) Write the antonym, from the passage, of shallow.
A] deep
viii) Give the synonym, from the passage, of destructive.
A] devastating
 Parts Of Speech
6) Identify the parts of speech of any eight of the following underlined
words.
2. Identify the Parts Of Speech of the underlined words (Read page – 99)

1. Hyderabad is a historical city.

A. Historical=Adjective

2. Children are a source of joy to the parents.

A. Source=Noun

3. Honesty is the best policy.

A. Honesty=Noun

4. We learn many things through observation.

A. Learn=Verb

5. Since it was raining, he took an umbrella with him.

A Since=Conjunction, with= Preposition

6. Alas! the legendary athlete Milkha Singh is dead.

A. Alas! =Interjection

7. They themselves interfered in the dispute.

A. Themselves=Pronoun.

8. The boy runs in the park joyfully

A. Joyfully=adverb

9. Music draws the attention of everyone.

A. Everyone=pronoun

10. Cricket matches are watched by lakhs of people.

A. Lakhs=adjective
3) Identify the parts of speech of the bold words in the following sentences.
(Read pg.100)
1. Several writers wrote about education. 14. I love singing because it is interesting.
A. Several=Adjective, about=preposition A. Because=Conjunction
2. The Hungry dogs are howling.
A. Hungry=Adjective 15. I can’t be at ease until I wash my face.
3. People eat vegetables across the world. A. Until=Conjunction
A. vegetables=Noun ,world= Noun
16. Eureka! I got it.
4. An idea can change a life.
A. Eureka! =Interjection
A. An=Article

17. I like salt and pepper.

5. Food is a necessity of Life.
A. And=Conjunction
A. food=Noun ,life= Noun

18. Have you passed? Congratulations!

6. I invited him to the party.
A. Congratulations! = Interjection
A. Him=pronoun

19. Make hay while the sunshine.

7. She is interested in painting.
A. while= adverb
A. Interested=verb/adjective

20. Wake up early so that you can study.

8. He completed the whole work
A. Early=adverb
successfully.
A. whole=Adjective/adverb 21. What is the result of that kind of
schooling?
9. The woman beside David is my cousin.
A. Schooling = Noun
A. beside=Preposition

22. I cannot answer that question.

10. She has two children.
A. Answer = Verb
A. Two=Adjective/noun

23. Each individual who wishes to

11. Treatment heals wounds.
succeed must get that kind of discipline.
A. treatment=Noun , wounds=noun
A. wishes = Verb
12. Ah! Don’t say you don’t agree with me.
24. Such persons are surely undesirable.
A. Ah! =interjection
A. Surely = Adverb
13. Since he was tired, he went to bed
early.
A. Since=Conjunction
4. Identify the parts of speech of the following underlined words. (Read page
101)

1. Do you (1) think, literacy (2) is a harbinger (3) of restlessness, fear (4), frustration?
isit (5) Adam [6] and [7] Eve eating the tree (8) of (9) knowledge, all (10) over again?
Ans.1]You=pronoun
2]literacy=noun
3]harbinger=noun
4]fear=noun
5]it=pronoun
6]Adam=noun
7]and=conjunction
8]tree=noun
9]of=preposition
10]all=adjective/noun

2 . Although (1) Thimmakka did not receive(2) formal(3) education, her (4) work (5) has
been honoured (6) with (7) the National (8) citizen’s award (9) of (10) India.
A.1] Although=conjunction
2]receive=verb
3]formal=adjective
4]her=pronoun
5]work=noun
6]honoured=verb
7]with=preposition
8]national=adjective
9]award=noun
10]of=preposition

3] I had (1)a moment (2) of (3) mixed joy (4) and anguish, when(5) my mind (6) took over .it(7)
raced well (8) ahead of my body and (9) drew my body compellingly (10) forward.
A.1]Had=verb(auxiliary verb)
2] moment=noun
3]of=preposition
4]joy=noun
5]when=adverb
6]mind=noun
7]it=pronoun
8]well=adverb
9]and=conjunction
10compellingly=adverb
4] Box: stop! (1) can you (2) inform (3) me who (4) the individual (5) is that
I invariably (6) encounter (7) going downstairs when I am coming up (8), and (9)
coming upstairs (10) when I am going down?
A.1] Stop=verb/interjection
2]you=pronoun
3] inform=verb
4]Who=pronoun
5]Individual=noun
6]invariably=adverb
7]encounter=verb
8]up=preposition
9]and=conjunction
10] upstairs=adverb

5]Ah! (1), Then you (2) mean to say that this (3) gentleman’s smoke (4), instead of emulating
example of all (5) the sort of (6) smoke, and (7) going up the chimney, thinks (8) proper to affect
a singularity (9) by taking the contrary (10) direction.
A.1] Ah!=interjection
2]you=pronoun
3]this=pronoun
4]smoke=verb/noun
5]all=adverb/noun
6]of=preposition
7]and=conjunction
8]thinks=verb
9]singularity=noun
10]contrary=adjective
5. Identify the parts of speech of the bold words in the following sentences.
(Read page 101)

1. I asked my biology teacher what I should do to save it.

A. what=Pronoun
2. From his talk, it seems studies were an ancillary subject; and living and experiencing the major
subject.
A. talk=noun, ancilliary=adjective
3. And she was cross.
A. And=Conjunction
4. Papa, that’s what happens in my craft and drawing class.
A. what=Pronoun
5. Anyway, papa, do you know where I lost that quarter mark that bought about my fall.
A. where= adverb, quarter=adjective, fall=noun/verb
6. Thimmakka could not go to school due to poverty and lack of facilities.
A .lack=Noun
7. The decision was my alone.
A. Alone=Adjective
8. The attempt was on.
A. Attempt=Noun
9. My knowledge of pace deserted me.
A. Deserted=Verb
10. A voice shouting ‘relax’ penetrated into me above the noise of the crowd
A. Above=Preposition
11. There was no pain, only a great unity of movement and aim.
A. only=Adverb
12. The world seemed to stand still or did not exist.
A. still=Adverb
13. The noise in my ears was that of the faithful Oxford crowd.
A. that=conjunction
14. There were only fifty yards more.
A. More=Adverb
15. I felt like an exploded flashlight with no will to live.
A .will=Noun
16. Well, Wonders will never cease.
A. Well=Interjection
 ARTICLES

7] Fill in any eight of the following blanks with a, an, or the [8x1/2=4M]
1. Fill in the blanks with ‘a’ / ‘an’ ( Read Page 104 )
1] An ant is an industrious creature.
2] we can’t live without a fan nowadays
3] An apple a day keeps the doctor away
4] An ATM is a useful machine
5] An honest man is always respected
6] Amitabh Bacchan is a famous actor
7] Are you a vegetarian?
8] It is an absurd story indeed.
9] I don’t believe him. He is a liar.
10] What a lovely Villa!
11] It is a one-man show!
12] I never witnessed such a long queue for Covaxin.
13] He is a United Nations employee.
14] We have quite a few books on yoga.
15] I saw an accident this morning.

I. Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the (Read Page 107)

A Vegetable seller’s wife gave birth to a son. A customer who

heard the good news congratulated the vegetable seller and inquired
about the state of the health of the newly born child. Then he said, ” sir,
it’s very fresh”.
II. Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the (Read Page 107)

In an accident, a person who lost his legs was crying. At that time, a man who came there
said,” why do you cry like a child?” and said,” See that man who lost his head and a hand
and still not crying.”

III. Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the (Read Page 108)
Q: A Truck Driver is going in the opposite direction in a one-way street. A police officer
sees him but doesn’t stop him. why doesn’t the officer stop him?
A: The truck driver is walking

IV. Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the (Read Page 108)
1] I bought a pair of new shoes
2] I saw a movie last night
3] It’s raining. let’s take an umbrella
4] Look at the woman over there! she is my mother
5] The night is quiet let’s take a walk
6] A spider has eight legs
7] Peter is an Italian
8] I read an amazing story last Sunday
9] A tiger is in danger of dying out.
10]She has got an imported pen.
11] The blind, the deaf, and the dumb lead a miserable life
12] My sister is married to a farmer
13] We spent a whole week in Hawaii
14] They met the Minister yesterday
15] It was the hottest day ever
16] I put the unopened letters over there
17] Is the clock slow or is it me?
18] Keeravani is a music composer and also a singer
19] I was moved by the kindness that he showed
20] I did not know that the dictionary belongs to you
V. Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the (Read Page 108-109)
1] I can’t play the piano
2] You are the first person to arrive here
3] Our swimming costumes were dry but the children’s weren’t
4] They live in an old house
5]Rajesh is an enterprising businessman
6] Our plane was delayed we had to wait at the airport for 3 hours
7] An idea can change your life
8] The more you learn the more you benefit
9] Mukesh Ambani is the Bill Gate of India
10] Is there an AC theatre in your town?
11] Panaji is the capital of Goa state
12] The moon is a symbol of pleasantness
13] I have given a one-rupee coin to the beggar
14] A rabbit runs very fast
15] Is there a bank near here?
16] The talent of a writer can’t be underestimated
17] I interviewed an MP in the evening
18] Did you get married after leaving the university
19] Would you like to be an actor?
20] Yours is an international company, mine is just a small local firm.

VI. Fill in the blanks with a, an, or the (Read Page.109-110)

1] Yes, my first slipped to the second.

2] Do you think literacy is a harbinger of restlessness, fear, and frustration?

3] From his talk, it seems studies were an ancillary subject; and living and
experiencing, the major subject. father, is he fibbing? Or is it possible that the world turned
topsy-turvy in just about 70 years?

4] You know just like that, boy Vinu, in that award-winning film. he prattles
on. The Hibiscus is red a hundred times, but in his book, he colors it yellow. are we missing
out on the essence of life? papa, that’s what happens in my craft and drawing class. my
imagination wants to soar like a rocket to Jupiter and Mars. To traverse new worlds, new
fields.
5] Thimmakka could not go to school due to poverty and lack of facilities.
At an early age, she had to wake up grazing of sheep and cattle and also
worked as a coolie.

6] Thimmakka(she) has been recognized by the government of India and

recently conferred with the Padma Shri award in 2019, which is the fourth
highest civilian award in the republic of India.

7] Failure is as exciting to watch as success, provided the effort is absolutely

genuine and complete. But the spectators fail to understand- and how can
they know the mental Agony through which an athlete must pass before he
can give his maximum effort.

8] If I faltered, there would be no arms to hold me and the world would

be a cold, forbidding place, because I had been so close. I leap at the tape
like a man taking his last spring to save himself from the chasm that
threatens to engulf him.

9] I can’t say I did, Mrs. B. I should feel obliged to you if you could
accommodate me with a more protuberant bolster, Mrs. B. The one I’ve got
now seems to me to have about a handful and a half of feathers at each end,
and nothing whatever in the middle.

10] It is not the case only with the coals, Mrs. Bouncer but I’ve lately
observed a gradual and steady increase of evaporation among my candles,
wood, sugar, and matches.

11] Why, the gentleman who has got the attic is hardly ever without a pipe in
his mouth and there he sits with his feet upon the mantelpiece.
From the experience of his outward man, I should unhesitatingly set him
down as a gentleman connected with the printing interest.
 Preposition
8] Fill in any eight of the blanks with suitable prepositions.
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions from the given below.
(to, up, for, on, after, to, off, at, of, in) [Read Page: 116]
1] We should not feel superior to others.
2] People usually put on new dresses on festival days.
3] He is Good at English but weak in mathematics.
4] Don’t rely on others for everything.
5] If you give up your efforts, you cannot succeed.
6] I went to the airport to see off my son.
7] The Minister left for Delhi yesterday.
8] We reached the station much ahead of the scheduled time.
9] They have agreed to our proposal.
10] The government should look after the orphans.

II.Fill in any eight of the blanks with suitable prepositions. (Read

Page 116)
(adjacent to, believe in, out, abide by, agree with, deal with, made of, adapt ourselves to, interested in, fond
of)

1] Shloka is fond of music.

2] Are you interested in reading novels?
3] We must adapt ourselves to the circumstances to lead a happy life.
4] Some poems deal with imaginary situations.
5] These chairs are made of plastic.
6] The members must agree with one another to come to an agreement.
7] If you don’t put out the fire immediately, it will spread fast.
8] You must abide by the rules and regulations.
9] SBI is located adjacent to the new shopping mall.
10] We don’t believe in superstitions.
IV. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (Read Page 117)
1] We lived in the USA for two years.
2] The office is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3] Abraham Lincoln came from a poor family.
4] She has been suffering from a fever.
5] He prefers coffee to tea.
6] He fell off a bicycle.
7] There is a spider on the wall.
8] We come to college by bus.
9] The girl sat between her parents.
10] We congratulated Ajay on winning the award.
11] We cut the fruits with a knife.
12] Children are fond of toys.
13] Gandhiji was born in 1869.
14] All of us are afraid of mad dogs.
15] The patient was shifted to a hospital.

V. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (Read Page.117-118)

1] India got independence in 1947.
2] I have been reading this book since 2018.
3] Suresh goes to college on foot.
4] He served in the military for 30 years.
5] Very few people can swim across the river Ganga.
6] The martyr wrote his final Testament in blood.
7] Many great people hail from rural areas of the country.
8] The snake crawled into its pit.
9] That is a cold war between these two countries.
10] There is a beautiful painting on the wall.
11] Yoga is good for health
12] She spoke about her travel experience.
13] Someone left for Australia.
14] Mohan is a student of Delhi University.
15] Are you aware of Corona precautions?
16] They are many Hills, beside the river.
17] Wealth is inferior to learning.
18] We open locks with keys.
19] He jumped into the well.
20] The issue is between you and me.
VI. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (Read
Page 118)
1] My grandson is fond of chocolates.
2] My friend lives in Delhi.
3] Apple cost at rupees100/- a kg.
4] I agree with you, cent percent.
5] The police are standing on guard at the building.
6] There is something extraordinary about Kohli.
7] Sheela is a nurse. she cares for the elderly.
8] Shrikant has gone away he will be away till Monday.
9] The five thieves shared the stolen money among themselves.
10] That the train started exactly at 6 o’clock.
11] It rained for 2 days.
12] Switch on the light, please, it is quite dark here.
13] The trains are seldom on time.
14] We live on the fifth floor.
15] She is familiar with computer hardware.
16] I have not slept properly for 2 days.
17] He trembled with fear when he was caught.
18] Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
19] Most foreigners dream about visiting India.
20] She insisted on joining us.
VII. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (Read Page 118-119)
1] Yet she is at peace with her pots, pans, her flower and garden, her B Bhagavat Geeta,
and scriptures. My mother, highly qualified, is Highly strung, tense, and Nervy. Do you think,
literacy is a harbinger of restlessness, fear, and frustration? is it Adam and Eve eating the
tree of knowledge, all over again?

2] My first rank is at stake, you see.

3] I would like you to be aware of my musings.

4] Papa, my grandfather, speaks of a very carefree and beautiful childhood.

5] As she grew up, she was married to Sri Bikkala Chikkayya of Hulikal village with whom
she found a purpose to plant trees.

6] Thimmakka and her husband used to carry four pails of water for a distance of 4 km to
what are the saplings.

7] Thimmakka continues her fight against afforestation.

8] At one and a half laps I was still worrying about the pace. A voice shouting’ Relax’
penetrated into me above the noise of the crowd.

9] As we lined up for the start, I glanced at the flag again. it fluttered more gently now,
and the scene from shaw’s Saint John flashed through my mind, how she, at her
desperate moment, waited for the wind to change.

10] From the appearance of his outward man, I should unhesitatingly set him down as a
gentleman connected with the printing interest.

11] He’s gone at last! Really I was all in a tremble for fear Mr. Box would come in before Mr.
Cox went out.

12] So it seems! Far be it from me, Bouncer, to hurry your movements, but I think it right to
acquaint you with my immediate intention of diverting myself of my garments and
going to bed.
 Tenses
9. Fill in any four of the following blanks with a suitable form of
the verbs given in the brackets
Exercise
1. Fill in The blanks with the Present Simple or Present Continuous Form Of the Verbs Given
in the brackets. ( Page no 124 )

1] Custard apple is (be) a tasty and healthy fruit.

2] The moon appears (appear) at night
3] It is raining (rain) now. We can’t go out at present.
4] A ray of the sun does not (not, pass) through a wall.
5] Hyderabad is (be) the Capital of Telangana state.
6] All banks are open (open) on the first and the third Saturday of the
month.
7] People speak (speak) Telugu all over AP and Telangana.
8] My English teacher usually speaks (speak) English in the class room,
but surprisingly she is speaking (speak) Telugu now.
9.] Do North Indians eat (eat) chapatis daily?
10] Is he doing (do) any job at present?
11] Usually I close (close) all doors before going to bed.
12] Do you believe (believe) in ghosts?
13] My father is watching (watch) a serial at the moment.
14] Water freezes (freeze) during winter in some areas of the Atlantic
Ocean.
1. Fill in The blanks with the Present Perfect or Present Perfect
Continous Form Of the Verbs Given in the brackets. ( Page no 131 )
1] Aarthi has been acting (act) in films since her marriage with Raghu, a
film director.
2] She has appeared (appear) in about twenty films so far.
3] I have just received (receive) a call
4] She has not paid (not, pay) the exam fee yet.
5] How long have you been watching (watch) this TV programme?

1. Fill in The blanks with the Simple Past, Past Continous, Past Perfect
Continous Form of the Verbs Given in the brackets. ( Page no 132 )
1] The tsunami broke (break) while the sailors were rowing (row) the
boats.
2] How did you spend (spend) your childhood?
3] I was browsing (browse) the internet when he came to our house.
4] The audience has occupied (occupy) their seats before the
cinema began.
5] The farmers had been sowing (sow) seeds for two hours when the
sun set.
6] There was a stampede when the pilgrims suddenly rushed (rush)
into the temple.
7] I wish I had (have) a car.
8] When were (be) you born?
9] How long had your brother been staying (stay) in the US when you
went there for MS?
10] Gandhi passed away (Pass away) in 1948.
1. Fill in The blanks with the Simple Future, the Future Continous, the future
perfect, Future Perfect Continous Form of the verbs Given in the brackets. ( Page
no 138 )
1] Telangana will become (become) a developed state in two years.
2] The umpire will resolve [resolve] the controversy within a few minutes.
3] At this point of time tomorrow the children will be watching (watch) a cartoon film.
4] Will you solve (solve) all these problems by next week?
5] If we follow A.P.J. Kalam’s advice, India will soon become (become) a superpower.
6] He will be doing (do) job for two years by next year.

2. Fill in The blanks with the appropriate forms of the verbs Given in the
brackets. (Page No 138)
1] Surya Namaskar consists (consist) of twelve postures.
2] Gandhi was influenced (influence) by the writings of Tolstoy.
3] Bandla Sirisha is (be) the first Telugu woman (third Indian origin woman) to go into the space on July 11,
2021.
4] Rohit Sharma had been batting (bat) for two hours when rain interrupted the match.
5] The meeting will start (start) by 10.00 a.m. tomorrow.
6] Usually my father takes (take) rice for lunch. But now he is taking (take) chapatis.
7] People speak (speak) Telugu in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
8] Mary eats (eat) her supper by 7.00 p.m.
9]] Don’t disturb! The child is sleeping (sleep]
10] If I were(be) a bird, I would fly high in the sky to have a beautiful view of the earth.
11) It is time we started (start) working hard
12] If I were you, I would have contructed (construct) an independent house
13] Don’t get off the train till it stops (stop)
14] Listen! somebody is screaming (scream)
15] A parrot repeats (repeat) are voice as soon as it listens to it.
16] Vinay lost (lose) the job last year because of his misbehaviour.
17] Dhirubhai Ambani did not live (not live) in a costly house even when he was a famous Industrialist.
18] Does he play (play) tennis daily?
19] While I was teaching (teach) grammar, a student raised a doubt.
20]A philanthropist thinks (think) about the welfare of others.
21] My nephew has been doing (do) business in Hyderabad for the last ten years.
22] The moon waxes (wax) and wanes (wane) during the cycle of a month.
23] I do not know (know, not) the right answer right now.
24] We had (have) hot coffee one hour ago
25] The birds have just flown (fly) away.
3. Rewrite the following sentence correcting the underline parts (Read No 139 )
1. He is doing homework since 8 o’clock.
A] He has been doing homework since 8 o’clock.

2. If they are going out, we will follow them.

A] If they go out, we will follow them.

3. If you will depend on others for everything, you will not learn anything.
A] If you depend on others for everything, you will not learn anything.

4. If you have your mother, she would have felt happy.

A] If you had helped your mother, she would have felt happy.

5. He is trying for a job since last year.

A] He has been trying for a job since last year.

6. Mukesh Ambani has constructed the world’s costliest house four years ago.
A] Mukesh Ambani constructed the world’s costliest house four years ago.

7. He has returned from Dubai a month ago.

A] He returned from Dubai a month ago.

8. He is not having any cash.

A] He does not have any cash.

9. I am knowing them for the last three years.

A] I know them for the last three years.

10. Is he remembering our help?

A] Does he remember our help?

11. He has borrowed a thousand rupees from me yesterday.

A] He borrowed a thousand rupees from me yesterday.

12. Don’t disturb him. He reads.

A] Don’t disturb him. He is reading.

13. Did you leave for Hyderabad last year.

A] Did you left for Hyderabad last year.

14. Sangeetha joined tomorrow.

A] Sangeetha will join us tomorrow.

15. Are you smelling anything bad?

A] Can you smell anything bad?
3. Fill in The blanks with the appropriate forms of the verbs Given in the
brackets. (Page No 140)
1. This is (be) in answer to your letter about my transgression.
2. The operating word ‘think’ made (make) me muse.
3. Father, we’ve never really been close, and I can’t rightly say you have been (be) my friend,
philosopher, guide etc.
4. Do you apply (apply) Pythagoras’ Theorem or Newton’s law of Gravity?
5. Father, is he fibbing (fib)?
6. She is (be) at peace with her pots, pans and Bhagavad Geeta.
7. Is it Adam and Eve eating (eat) the Tree of knowledge, all over again?
8. Last week my rose plant died (die).
9. I asked (ask) my Biology teacher what I should do (do) to save it.
10. If I were (be) to meet Newton face to face, I would fail (fail) to recognise him, so busy am learning
about him!
11. If he says (say) George Bush is the president of India, it will have (have) to be so
12. Every year, the count of these trees kept (keep) increasing.
13. Thimmakka (She) not only planted (plant) those trees but also fenced(fence), watered (water)
and guarded (guard) them.
14. Although Thimmakka did not receive (not receive )a formal education, her work has
been honoured (honour) with the National Citizen’s Award of India.
15. Saalumarada Thimmakka is (be) an individual who has brought (bring) worldwide recognition to the
state of Karnataka through her incredible and massive environmental services
16. If I faltered (falter), there would be (be) no arms to hold me and the world would be (be) a cold,
forbidding place, because I had been (be) so close.
17. Blood surged (surge) from my muscles and seemed (seem) to fell me.
18. I knew (know) it would be some time before I caught (catch) up with myself.
19. I felt that the moment of a lifetime had come (come).
20. The air I breathed filled (fill) me with the spirit of the track where I had run my first race.
21. I felt suddenly and gloriously free of the burden of athletic ambition that I had been carrying (carry) for
years.
22. At present I am(be) entirely of your opinion because I have (have) not the most distant particle of an
idea what you mean (mean).
23. The gentleman who has got (get) the attic is (be) hardly ever without a pipe in his mouth and there
he sits (sit) with his feet upon the mantelpiece.
24. I was (be) so dreadfully puzzled to know what to say when Mr. Cox spoke (speak) about it.
25. Why don’t (not) you keep (keep) your own side of the staircase, sir?
26. She thought (think) to cook her breakfast while I was (be) asleep with my coals.
 Active Voice & Passive Voice
10. Rewrite any four of the following sentences as directed
II. Change the following sentence into passive voice (Page 146)
1] We practice yoga everyday in the morning
A] Yoga is practiced by us
2] He will make all the arrangements
A] All the arrangements will be made by him
3] The judge declared the verdict
A] The verdict is declared by the judge
4] They had already announced the result before we entered the hall
A] The result had already been announced before we entered the hall
5] Many students sacrificed their precious life for the sake of separate Telangana
A] The precious life they sacrificed by many students for Telangana
6] The students borrowed some books from the library
A] Some books were borrowed by the students from the library
7] Nobody can save him
A] He cannot be saved
8] How much loan amount has the bank sanctioned?
A] How much loan amount has been sanctioned by the bank?
9] One should wear the helmet while riding a two-wheeler
A] Helmet should be worn while riding a two-wheeler
10] Money alone can’t solve all the problems
A] All problems cannot be solved by money
11] Switch off the lights
A] Let the lights be switched off
12] Please maintain silence in the prayer hall
A] Let silence be maintained in the prayer hall
13] We have to undergo many formalities for getting a visa
A] Many formalities have to be undergone for getting a visa
14] The workers called off the Strike
A] The strike was called off by the workers
15] The teacher is explaining the lesson
A] The lesson is being explained by the teacher
III. Change the following sentence into active voice (Page 146)
1] The parcels will be delivered at any time by the (courier agent)
A] The courier agent will deliver the parcels at anytime
2] Surya was invited to tea by Chandra
A] Chandra invited Surya to Tea
3] Traffic rules should be followed
A] We should follow traffic rules
4] Vegetables are washed before cooking
A] They wash vegetables before cooking
5] Let the following sentences be changed into passive voice
A] Change the following sentence into passive voice
6] How many times were u reminded of the medicine
A] How many times did I remind you of medicines
7] Let the dust bin be kept away from the eatables
A] Keep the dustbin away from the eatables.
8] Have all your friends been invited to your birthday
A] Have you invited all your friends to your birthday
9] Every sentence can’t be changed into passive voice
A] We can’t change every sentence into passive voice
10] If the ointment is it apply to the wound it will not Heal
A] If you don’t apply the appointment to the wound, it will not Heal
11] My brother has been beaten at chess by anyone in a school
A] No one in a school has never beaten my brother in chess
12] It is believed that Sammakka and saralamma are the saviour of their lives in
times of crisis by the villagers
A] The villagers believe that samakka and saralamma are the saviour of the lives in
times of crisis
IV. Change the following sentence into passive voice (Page 147)
1] Rain water fills potholes on road 9] They may not telecast it
A] Potholes on roads are filled with rainwater A] It may not telecast by them
2] He Is buying a TV set at the moment 10] One must do once duty
A] A TV set is being bought by him at the moment A] Once duty must be done
3] I have been growing plants in 1990 11] Call in the doctor
A] Plants have been being grown by me since 1990 A] Let the doctor be called in
4] They were reading the newspaper 12] Close the door
A] The newspaper of was being read by them A] Let the door be closed
5] I will write an essay to night 13] The government has to do it
A] An essay will be written by me to night A] It has to be done by the government
6] She had answered it already 14] Someone has already cast my vote
A] It had already been answered by her A] My vote has already been casted by someone
7] You will have posted it by Monday 15] Who could help him?
A] It will have been posted by you by Monday A] By whom could he be helped?
8] Can she play violin?
A] Can the violin be played by her

V. Change the following sentence into active voice (Page 147)

1] He was seen crossing the road 6] The class has selected her their monitor
A] We saw him crossing the road A] She has been selected their monitor (by the class)

2] You are advised to be careful 7] People say that the Earth is round
A] We advise you to be careful A] it’s said that the Earth is round

3] Let the picture be seen by me 8] The road had been repaired

A] Let me see the picture A] They had repaired the road

4] Her purchases were paid for by me 9] I am surprised at this news

A] I paid for Her purchases A] This news surprises me

5] They are no shops to be let They are no shops to be 10] It is hoped that I shall win
let A] I hope that I shall win
A] There are no shops to be let (out)
VI. Change the following sentence into passive voice (Page 148)
1] I have made a mistake
A] A mistake has been made by me
2] Your students will respect you a great deal more for your frankness and honesty
A] You will be respected by your students a great deal more for your frankness and
honesty
3] Call the attention of your near neighbour and the table to the excellence of the
coffee
A] Let the attention of your near neighbour at the table be called to the excellence
of the coffee
4] Do you apply Pythagoras theorem or Newton’s Law of Gravity
A] Is Pythagoras theorem or Newton’s Law of Gravity applied by you?
5] Rahul lost of quarter mark in English
A] A quarter mark in English was lost by Rahul
6] She planted trees fenced watered and guarded them
A] Trees are planted fenced watered and guarded by her
7] Their hope and encouragement gave me greatest strength
A] Given to me by their hope and encouragement
8] Instantly remove that hatter
A] Let that hatter be removed instantly
 Direct and Indirect Speech
10. Rewrite Any FOUR of the following sentences as directed
Study the following examples and observer how the questions are changed into indirect speech.

Verb (Page 149)

Direct speech: Gandhi said, “I respect all religions. “
Indirect speech: Gandhi said that he respected all religions.
Direct speech: He said to me, “Who is your favourite politician? “
Indirect speech: He asked me who my favourite politician was.
Direct speech: An American said, “how hard-working Indians are! “
Indirect speech: An American exclaimed that Indians were hardworking.
Direct speech: A customer said to the managers,” can you do me a favour.”
Indirect speech: A customer requested the manager if he could do him/her a favour.

Pronouns (Page 149)

Direct speech: Abdul Kalam said, “I have come from a poor background. “
Indirect speech: Abdul Kalam said that he came from a poor background.
Direct speech: The teacher said to the student, “Are you confident? “
Indirect speech: The teacher asked the student whether he/she was confident.

Tenses Of Verb (Page 150)

Direct speech: Amulya says, “I am learning music. “
Indirect speech: Amulya says that she is learning music.
Direct speech: The teacher said, “The sun rises in the East. “
Indirect speech: The teacher said that the sun rises in the East.

Reporting Verbs (Page 151)

Direct speech: Dr. Rahul said, “I will try my best to save the patient. “
Indirect speech: Dr. Rahul said that he would try his best to save the patient.

Direct speech: Yasoda said to Krishna, “you are mischievous and trouble me a lot. “
Indirect speech: Yasoda told Krishna that he was mischievous and troubled her a lot.

Direct speech: They said, “The minister has at last unveiled the statue today. It has not been unveiled for so many
months for reasons unknown”.
Indirect speech: They said that the minister has at last unveiled the statue that day and added It had not been unveiled
for so many months for reasons unknown.

Direct speech: A north Indian friend of mine said, “Unlike in Delhi, the climate in Hyderabad is moderate. “
Indirect speech: A North Indian friend of mine remarked that unlike in Delhi, the climate in Hyderabad was moderate.
Study the following examples and observer how the questions are changed into indirect
speech. (Page 152)
Direct speech Indirect speech

He said, “I have many problems. “ He said that he had many problems.

The cashier in the Bank said, “I have sent a

The cashier in the Bank said that he had sent a report.
report. “

A student said, “I have been trying to speak

A student said that he had been trying to speak English for two years.
English for two years. “

“I forgot my hall ticket.” a candidate said. A candidate said that he had forgotten his hall ticket

“I was watering the plants in the garden,” she

She said that she had been watering the plants in the garden.
said.

“We will move to Hyderabad next year,” Raju

Raju said that they would move to Hyderabad the following year.
Said.

Change the following statements into indirect speech. (Page 153)

1] Sunil said to his daughter,” I will take care of you”.
A] Sunil told his daughter that he would take care of her

2] The M.L.A. said to the villagers, “You have every right to question me”.
A] The M.L.A told villagers that they had every right to question him.

3] The Inspector said to the constable, “I am your boss

A] The Inspector told the constable that he was his boss,

4] It is better for you to join M.P.C,” said Bharath’s mother.

A] Bharath’s mother said that it would be better for him to join MPC.

5] The principal said to the lectures, “you should maintain records

A] The principal told the lecturers that they should maintain records,

6] “I have been waiting here for you far on hour,” Vasundara said to Vandana.
A] Vasundhara told Vandana that she had been waiting there for her for an hour.

7] Kranthi said to the inspector,” I met with an accident while taking a turn”.
A] Kranthi informed the Inspector that he had met with an accident while taking a turn.

8] He said, “I have lost my bag.”

A] He said that he had lost his bag.

9] The girl said, “ I can change any given sentence into reported speech”
A] The girl said that she could change any given sentence into reported speech.

10] “I am your fan,” said the boy to Allu Arjun.

A] The boy told Allu Arjun that he was his fan.
Study the following examples and observer how the questions are changed into
indirect speech. (Page 154)
Direct speech Indirect speech

The quiz master said, “When did the Quit India

The quiz master asked when the Quit India Movement had taken place.
Movement take place? “

The teacher said to his students, “Who

The teacher asked his students who had invented computer.
invented computer?”

I said to my son, “Have you ever thought

I asked my son whether he had ever thought about his future.
about your future? “

The realtor said to me, “Do you want to

The realtor asked me whether I wanted to purchase a flat or a plot.
purchase a flat or a plot? “

Raju said to his daughter, “Do you want to

Raju daughter whether she wanted to marry or doctor or a businessman
marry or doctor or a businessman? “

Change the following questions into indirect speech (Page 155)

1] visitor said to me, are there any places worth seeing in Warangal?”
A] A visitor asked me if there were any worth seeing places in Warangal.

2] Mother said to son, “When will you have your breakfast?”

A] The mother asked her son when he would have his breakfast.

3] The shop keeper said to the customer, “Shall I show you the latest model?
A] The shopkeeper asked the customer if he could show him the latest model.

4] I said to the shop assistant,” What is the price of tis dress?”

A] I asked the shop assistant what the price of that dress was.

5] Classmate said to me, “Is your father a businessman?”

A] A classmate asked me if my father was a businessman.

6] Harika said to her friend, “Will you come to my home tomorrow?”

A] Harika asked her friend if she would come to her home the following day

7] The passenger said to the principal,” Who teaches you English, Anita?”
A] The passenger asked the driver if the bus would stop at the crossroads.

8] A girl said to the principal, “Do I need to be a postgraduate to become an I.A.S officer?
A] A girl asked the principal if she needed to be a postgraduate to become an IAS officer.

9] Father said to his daughter, “Who teaches you English, Anita?”

A] The father questioned his daughter, Anita, who taught her English.

10] Teacher said to Kavitha, “what does the word corruption mean?”
A] The teacher asked Kavitha what the word corruption meant.
Change the following questions into indirect speech (Page 155)
Direct speech Indirect speech

The site engineer said to his colleagues, “Don’t

The site engineer ordered his colleagues not to deviate from the plan.
deviate from the plan. “

A student said to the teacher, “Can you, please,

A student requested the teacher to repeat the question.
repeat the question, Madam?”

Ahmad said to his son, “Don’t waste time and

Ahmad advised his son not to waste time and money.
money.”

The invigilator said to the candidates in the

The invigilator instructed the candidates in the examination
examination hall, “Write your hall ticket number
hall to write their hall ticket number on the question paper
on the question paper.”

Direct speech Indirect speech

Keerthi suggested (invited) to us that we should have

Keerthi said to us, “Let us have some snacks.”
some snacks

Dev said to us, “Shall we visit the Thousand-Pillar temple Dev proposed that we should visit the Thousand-Pillar
today?” temple today.

Change the following imperatives into indirect speech (Page 156)

1] Hima said, “Get out from here.”
A] Hima ordered him to get out from there.
2] Neha said, “Mom, please give me your mobile. “
A] Neha requested her mom to give her mobile.
3] Hardik said to Annu, “Go and study.”
A] Hardik ordered Annu to go out and study.
4] Nani said to me, “Exercise daily.”
A] Nani suggested me to exercise daily.
5] Father said to Swetha, “Switch off the fan.”
A] Father asked Swetha to switch off the fan.
 Direct speech Indirect speech

“Oh! They have lost the match”, he said. He expressed regret that they had lost the match.

“Hurrah! We have won the match”, said the boys. The boys exclaimed with delight that they had won the match.

My brother said to me, “Better luck next time. “ My brother wished me better luck next time.

Change the following exclamations into indirect speech (page 156)

1] Nivya said to his sister. “How interesting the serial is!
A] Nivya exclaimed to her sister that the serial was very interesting.
2] My friend said to me, “What a wonderful opportunity
A] My friend exclaimed to me that it was a wonderful opportunity.
3] “Oh! He is dead,” the doctor said
A] The doctor declared sadly that he was dead.
4] “Thank goodness! I’ve passed my exams,” my son said
A] My son happily said that he had passed his exams.
5] “Hurray! I’ve got the first rank in the entrance examination!” my friend said.
A] My friend cheerfully declared that he had got the fir
6] “How awful! She has missed the chance.” Mahesh said
A] Mahesh rather sadly exclaimed that she had missed the chance.
7] A visitor exclaimed that it was very sultry weather.
A] A visitor said, “What a sultry weather!”
8] “What a pity! Many passengers died in the accident,” said an eye witness.
A] An eye witness exclaimed sadly that many passengers had died in the accident.
9] Akshay said to his partner, “Bad luck, never mind.”
A] Akshay told his partner that it was their bad luck and said better not mind that.
10] “Oh! What a beautiful place it is!” he said.
A] He exclaimed that it was a very beautiful place.
Change the following sentences into indirect speech. (page 157)
1] A father said to his son. “Ramu, concentrate on your studies now.”
A] A father advised his son Ramu to concentrate on his studies then.
2] “What a wonderful poem it is!” said the teacher.
A] The teacher exclaimed that it was a very wonderful poem.
3] The principal said to a student, “Vinay, can you spell this word?”
A] The principal asked Vinay if he could spell that word.
4] “Is there any train to Delhi now?” I asked the enquiry clerk.
A] I asked the enquiry clerk if there was any train to Mumbai then.
5] “How much time does a ray of the sun take to reach the earth?” the quiz master
asked the team.
A] The quiz master asked the team how much time a ray of the sun took to reach
the earth.
6] “Alas! India has lost a famous scientist,” said the Prime Minister on the death of
Abdul Kalam.
A] The Prime Minister said on the death of Abdul Kalam that India had lost a
famous scientist.
7] “How would you help develop the company?” the interview board member said
to the candidate
A] The interview boar member asked the candidate how he would help the
company develop
8] “If I get a job, I will arrange a grand party,” said Spandana.
A] Spandana said that if she got a job, she would arrange a grand party
9] The officer said to the cadets, “Stand where you are.”
A] The officer ordered the cadets to stand where they were.
10] “Don’t make friends with bad boys”, said the mother to her son.
A] The mother advised her son not to make friends with bad boy
11] “Hearty welcome to our village,” Radha said her friends
A] Radha extended hearty welcome to her friends to her village.
12] “Hurrah! We have defeated Pakistan in T20 too,” said Kohli.
A] Kohli gladly said that they had defeated Pakistan in T20 too.
13] “Please be seated. My father is sleeping,” said the girl to the visitors.
A] The girl requested the visitors to be seated and informed them that her father
was sleeping.
14] Gandhi said that he was a pure vegetarian.
A] I am a pure vegetarian,” Gandhi said.
15] “How exciting it is to see Telangana as a separate state!” said a hundred-year-
old man.
A] hundred-year-old man exclaimed that it was very exciting to see Telangana as a
separate state.
16] “Remember, Man is mortal,” said the Swamiji.
A] The Swamiji said emphatically that man is mortal.
17] He said, “We need not wait here for the bus”.
A] He said that they needed not wait there for the bus.
18] “While I was going to see Deepthi, it started raining,” Kiran said.
A] Kiran said that while he was going to see Deepthi, it had started raining.
19] The doctor apologetically said that he could not help it.
A] The doctor said, “Sorry, I cannot help it.”
20] “Nothing is our hands,” said the priest.
A] The priest said that nothing was in their hands
Change the following sentences into indirect speech (Page 158)
1] I said to her, “I had already applied for a job”.
A] I told her that I had already applied for a job.
2] You told me that she loved me.
A] You told me that she loved me.
3] We said to him, “Can we use your phone?”
A] We asked him if we could use his phone.
4] Teacher said to her, “Why did you fail the exam?”
A] The teacher asked her why she had failed the exam.
5] She will say to me, “How do you solve the problem?
A] She will ask me how I will solve the problem
6] I said to them,” I don’t ever waste my time”.
A] I told them that I never wasted my time.
(OR) I told them that I never waste my time.
7] You said to me, “I have not yet met them”.
A] You told me that you had not yet met them.
8] The minister said. “The problem will be surely looked into.”
A] The minister said that the problem would surely be looked into.
9] They said to me. “Have you been working here since 2015?”
A] They asked me if I had been working there since 2015.
10] We said to them, “We were watching a movie?”
A] We told them that we had been watching a movie.
11] She said, “I went to the market yesterday”
A] She said that she had gone to the market the previous day.
12] They said to us, “We will be waiting for you?”
A] They told us that they would be waiting for us.
13] John said to her, “I will call a doctor for you?”
A] John told her that he would call a doctor for her.
14] I said to her, “Alas, I am undone!
A] I exclaimed with sorrow to her that I was undone.
15] She said to him, “Please complete the job.”
A] She requested him politely to complete the job.
16] He shouted at them, “Shut up!”
A] He ordered them loudly to shut up.
17] The officer said to him, “Don’t repeat this mistake in the future.”
A] The officer warned him not to repeat that mistake in the future.
18] The teacher said, “Akbar died in 1605AD”.
A] The teacher said that Akbar had died in 1605 AD.
19] She said to her, “Knowledge is power”.
A] She told her that knowledge is power.
20] A soft voice said, “What a cold day!”
A] A soft voice exclaimed that it was a very cold day.

Change the following sentence into the other Speech (Page 158)
1] I asked my Biology teacher what I should do to save it.
A] I asked my Biology teacher, “What shall I do to save it?”
2] I asked my grand mother how she got to be so wise.
A] I said to my grand mother, “How did you get to be so wise?”
3] Thimmakka concludes, “Even one sapling each could make a better place for children.”
A] Thimmakka says that even one sapling each could make a better place for our children.
4] Box: Stop! Can you inform me who the individual is that I invariably encounter going
downstairs when I’m coming up, and coming upstair when I’m going downwards?
A] Box stops Mrs. Bouncer and asks if she could inform him who the individual was that he
invariably encounters going downstairs when he was coming up, and coming upstairs when he
was going down.
 Degrees Of Comparison
10. Rewrite Any FOUR of the following sentences as directed
Note: Short Terms are used below, their full meaning are as follows

PD = Positive Degree

CD = Comparative Degree

SD = Superlative Degree

Exercise
1. Rewrite the following sentences as directed (Page No 163)
1] LIC is one of the most popular insurance companies in India. (Other degrees)
A] Very few insurance companies in India are as popular as LIC (PD)
LIC is more popular than many other insurance companies in India (CD)
2] The custard apple is better for health than apple. (Positive)
A] The apple is not as good for health as the custard apple (PD)
3] No other boy in the class is as active as Surya Teja. (Comparative)
A] Surya Teja is more active than any other boy in the class. (CD)
4] A computer works much faster than the human brain. (Positive)
A] The human brain does not work as fast as a computer
5] I cannot speak as fast as you. (Comparative)
A] You can speak faster than me
6] Virus infects a person faster than bacteria. (Positive)
A] Bacteria does not infect a person as fast as virus.
7] Teaching profession is the best of all professions. (Other degrees)
A] The teaching profession is better than any other profession (CD)
No other profession is as good as the teaching profession. (P.D)
8] Laxmi Mittal is one of the most popular industrialists of Indian origin. (Other degrees)
A] Very few industrialists are as popular as Laxmi Mittal (PD)
Laxmi Mittal is more popular than many other industrialists (CD)
9] No other bank in India is as widely spread as SBL. (Superlative)
A]SBI has the most number of branches. (S.D)
10] Cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases. (Other degrees)
A] Cancer is more dangerous than many other diseases (CD)
Very few diseases are as dangerous as cancer (PD)
11] The Amazon is one of the longest rivers in the world. (Other degrees)
A] The Amazon is longer than many other rivers in the world (CD)
Very few rivers in the world are as long as the Amazon. (P.D)
12] Jupiter is bigger than any other planet. (Other degrees)
A] No other planet is as big as Jupiter. (P.D)
Jupiter is the biggest planet. (S.D)
13] A rainbow is one of the most beautiful sights in nature. (Other degrees)
A] A rainbow is more beautiful than many other sights in nature. (C.D)
Very few sights in nature are as beautiful as a rainbow. (P.D)
14]Very few English poets are as great as John Keats (Other Degrees)
A] John Keats is one of the greatest poets of English. (S.D)
A] John Keats is greater than many other poets of English (CD)
15] Lotus is the most beautiful flower. (Other degrees)
A] The lotus is more beautiful than any other flower. (C.D)
No other flower is as beautiful as the lotus. (P.D)
16] Mathematics is more difficult than most other subjects. (Superlative)
A] Mathematics is one of the most difficult subjects. (S.D)
17] Shimla is cooler than Ooty. (Positive)
A] Ooty is not as cool as Shimla
18] He can’t run as fast as I. (Comparative)
A] I can run faster than him.
19] Vinay is not as mischievous as some other boys in the college. (Comparative)
A] Vinay is more mischievous than many other boys in college
20] Of all the Telugu singers S.P. Balasubramanyam had the most melodious voice. (Positive)
A] No other Telegu singer has a voice as melodious as SP. Balu’s
21] Health is more important than wealth. (Positive)
A] Wealth is not as important as health
22] Very few TV channels are as popular as ETV. (Superlative)
A] ETV is one of the most popular TV channels
Exercise
2. Rewrite the following sentences as directed (Page No 164)
1] The taste of Pizza is more pleasing than that of Berger. (Other degree)
A] The taste of Burger is not as pleasing as that of Pizza. (P.D)
2] Sheela is getting smarter and smarter than Neela. (Into the other degree)
A] Neela is not getting as smart as Sheela (P.D)
3] Raj is one of the bravest fighters. (Into comparative)
A] Raj is braver than any other fighters. (C.D)
4] Radha speaks more fluently than Sudha. (Other Degree)
A] Sudha does not speak as fluently as Radha. (P.D)
5] Riding a horse is not as easy as riding a motorbike. (Into the other degree)
A] Riding a motorbike is easier than riding a horse. (C.D)
6] Silence is the most potent weapon to win an argument. (Into positive]
A] No other weapon is so potent as silence to win an argument. (Positive)
7] Rachana’s sister is taller than yours. (Into the other degree)
A] My sister is not as tall as Rachana’s sister. (P.D)
8] Dogs don’t look as cute as rabbits. (Into the other degree)
A] Rabbits look more cute than dogs. (C.D)
9] He is not the worst student in the class. (Into comparative)
A] Other students in the class are worse than him (C.D)
10] Very few heroes are as great as Gandhiji in the world history. (Into superlative)
A] Gandhiji is the greatest of all the heroes in the world history. (S.D)
3. Change the following sentences into other Degrees Of Comparison
(Page No 164)
1] Bus journey is not as comfortable as train journey.
A] Train journey is more comfortable than bus journey. (C.D)
2] Radhakrishnan is more highly respected than any other teacher.
A] Radhakrishnan is the most respected teacher of all. (S.D)
No other teacher is as respected as Radhakrishnan (P.D)
3] Robert Frost is one of the best American poets.
A] Very few American poets are as good as Robert Frost. (P.D)
No other American poet is better than Robert Frost (C.D)
4] No other road in the world is as long as the Pan-American Highway,
A] The Pan-American Highway is the longest road in the world. (S.D)
The Pan America is longer than any other road in the world. (C.D)
5] Kashmir is one of the coolest places in India.
A] Kashmir is cooler than any other places in India. (C.D)
No other place in India is as cool as Kashmir (P.D)
6] A foolish friend can be more dangerous than a wise enemy.
A] A wise enemy cannot be so dangerous as a foolish friend. (P.D)
7] Money is not as important as character.
A] Character is more important than money (C.D)
8] Modern culture is not as stable as Traditional culture.
A] Traditional culture is more stable than modern culture. (C.D)
9] For many Indians, cricket gives greater pleasure than football.
A] For many Indians, football doesn’t give as much pleasure as cricket. (P.D)
10] Natural flowers appeal more to our senses than artificial flowers
A] Artificial flowers do not appeal to our senses as much as natural flowers. (P.D)
 Question Tags
10. Rewrite any Four of the following sentence as directed
Exercises [4x2=8M]

1. Add an appropriate question tag to each of the following

(Page No 166)
1] Sandeep has attended all the classes, hasn’t he?
2] We are lucky to be born in India, aren’t we?
3] English is an interesting language, is it?
4] He was very busy yesterday, wasn’t he?
5] I am very happy now, aren’t I?
6] I can face challenges, can’t I?
7] Ravi always thinks positively, doesn’t he?
8] He does not criticize others, does he?
9] Some people always depend on others, don’t they?
10] Discipline must be maintained at any cost, mustn’t it?
11] Let us keep to the pavement, shall we?
12] Don’t blame others for everything, do you? (or will you?)
13] One can do wonders with knowledge, can’t one?
14] Nothing is permanent except change, is it?
15] Students are our best judges, aren’t they?

2. Add an appropriate question tag to each of the following

(Page No 167)
1] You don’t like me, do you?
2] It is not raining, is it?
3] You have done your homework, haven’t you?
4] I am not late, am I?
5] I am invited to your party, aren’t I?
6] You like fast food, don’t you?
7] You will come to my party, won’t you?
8] You remembered to feed the cat, didn’t you?
9] Let’s play tennis, shall we?
10] There’s a problem here, isn’t there?
11] He never says a word, does he?
12] Nobody Came to your party, did anyone? / did they?
13] Don’t forget, will you?
14] You think you’re clever, don’t you?
15] You are clever, don’t you?
16] We don’t have to go to the party, do we?
17] It is stopped raining, isn’t it?
18] Have a seat, won’t you ? / haven’t you?
19] Help yourself to some cake, won’t you? / haven’t you? / will you?
20] Children, be quiet, won’t you ? / will you?

3. Add an appropriate question tag to each of the following

(Page No 167)
1] I am unable to answer your question, am I ?
2] Rahul’s first rank is at stake, isn’t it?
3] The noise in my ears was that of the fateful Oxford crowd, wasn’t it?
4] The stop-watches held the answer didn’t they?
5] It belongs to both of you, doesn’t it?
 Correction of Errors in Sentences
11] Rewrite any four of the following sentences correcting the
underlined errors
I. Nouns and Pronouns Phrases (Page 168)
a) Observer the following sentence:

1) I have seen some beautiful sceneries Ramoji Film 9) They were a series of programs to mark the
City Telangana formation day on 2nd June;
A) I have seen some beautiful scenery in Ramoji A) There was a series of programs to mark the
Film City Telangana formation day on 2nd June
2) I wish I had a better news for you 10) Athletics are given more importance nowadays.
A) I wish I had better news for you A) Athletics is given more importance nowadays.
3) She bought a toothpaste 11) Mumpsare kind of disease
A) She bought a tube of toothpaste A) Mumps is a kind of disease
4) Can you read the Urdu alphabets 12) This box has twelve dozens Apples
A) can you read the Urdu alphabet A) This box has twelve dozen apples
5) Here is your glasses! 13) I received five thousands rupees from the
A) Here are your glasses! manager
A) I received five thousand rupees from the
6) Have you seen the table of content of his
manager
textbook?
A) have you seen the table of contents of his 14) The athlete ran a four miles race
textbook? A) The athlete ran a four-mile race man servants
7)The police is investigating the case 15) She is my cousin sister
A) the police are investigating the case A) She is my cousin
8) Look at the men in blue jean 16) There is a scarcity of manservants nowadays
A) look at the men in blue jeans A) There is a scarcity of men servants nowadays
17) Many passer -bys observed the accident
A) Many passers-by observed the accident.
18) Most male deers have horns like antlers
A) Most male deer have horns like antlers
b) Correct the mistakes in the following sentences and rewrite them (Page 171)
1) The news of the earthquake have spread like Wildfire
A) The news of the earthquake has spread like Wildfire
2) Keep your surrounding clean
A) keep your surroundings clean
3) The man in blue jean is my brother
A) The man in blue jeans is my brother.
4) The first inning is over
A) The first innings is over
5] We must Express thank to those who help us
A] we must Express thanks to those who help us
6] Economics are an interesting subject
A] Economics is an interesting subject
7] Athletics are an interesting sport
A] athletics is an interesting sport
8] Measles are a dangerous disease
A] measles is a dangerous disease
9] Oceans sandsare not used for construction
A] Ocean sand is not used for construction
10] The sceneries of Darjeeling are very beautiful
A] The scenery of Darjeeling is very beautiful
11] CV Raman knowledges of all branches of Physics are abnormal
A] l CV Raman knowledge of all branches of Physics is abnormal
12] Mouses have spoiled the crop
A] Mice have spoiled the crop
13] There are 5 womans in the team
A] there are 5 women in the team
14] We should wash our foots before coming into the house
A] We should wash our feet before coming into the house
15] He has many sheeps
A] He has many sheep
II. Pronouns
a) Now observer some more sentence given below (Page 172)

1] One should respect his teacher 9] If I were him I wouldn’t have played
A] One should respect one’s teacher the game
A] if I werehe I wouldn’t have played
2] One of my classmates are an officer
in the Indian Army the game
A] one of my classmates is an officer 10] Sheela and Nancy like one another
in the Indian Army A] Sheela and Nancy like each other
3] Both didn’t attend the meeting 11] Only they who have passes will be
A] Neither attended the meeting allowed
A] Only those who have passes will be
4] Sharma plays cricket better than me
A] Sharma plays cricket better than I allowed
12] Every woman raise their voice
5] We all didn’t go
A] none of us went A] Every woman raised her voice
13] My neighbour that works in a
6] ‘Who did this?‘ Myself’
A] ‘who did this? ‘I’. bank has gone to Mumbai
A] My neighbour who works in a bank
7] Any one of these two boys are sent has gone to Mumbai
for pilot training
14] Drink water which tastes better
A] Either of these two boys is send for
A] Drink water that tastes better
pilot training
15] Your’s obediently,
8] I haven’t got some pens
A] Yours obediently,
A] I haven’t go any pens.
b) Correct the mistakes in the underline part of the following sentence. (Page 173)
1] Every men are responsible for this situation 6] Yourself are responsible for your future
A] Every man is responsible for this situation A] You are responsible for your future
2] Each of them weregiven a gift 7] There are no less than ten employed persons in
A] Each of them is given a gift their village
A] There are not less than ten employed persons in
3] Students must avail the opportunities
the village
A] Student must avail themselves the opportunities
8] He and me are brothers
4] The two players blamed one another for their
A] He and I are brothers
defeat
A] That two players blame each other for their 9] Divide the pieces of bread between him and me
defeat A] Divide the pieces of bread between you and I
5] All Indians must respect each other. 10] My three sisters like each other
A] All Indians must respect one another A] My three sisters like themselves

III. Adjectives
a) Now learn few more adjective and adjective phrases with their correct use. (Pg 174)
1] His both sons are lawyers
A] Both his sons are lawyers
2] These all mangoes are ripe
A] All these mangoes are ripe
3] I lost my all belongings
A] I lost all my belongings
4] There are no less than ten thousand book in the library
A] There are no fewer than ten thousand books in the library
5] She is worst than her cousin
A] She is worse than her cousin
6] This picture is the best of the two
A] This picture is the better of the two
7] He is more better than she
A] He is better than she
8] This is the most best book I have read
A] This is a best book I have read
9] Virat Kohli is better than any cricketer in India
A] Virat Kohli is better than any other cricketer in India
10] This is strongest of any other metals
A] This is the strongest of all metals
b) Now study the following sentence.
11] She has been helping the poors 16] He hasn’t written much stories
A] She has been helping the poor. A] He hasn’t written many stories
12] The two first chapters are very 17] Open your book at six page
interesting A] Open your book at page six
A] The first two chapters are very
18] This is a best book
interesting
A] This is a very good book
13] I am hopeless about his success
19] Ooty is Cool than Tirupati
A] I have no hope of his success
A] Ooty is Cooler than Tirupati
14] She was not smart early
20] I paid him rupees hundred
A] She was not smart earlier
A] I paid him a hundred rupees
15] This is a worth reading novel
A] This is a novel worth reading
c) Correct the mistakes in the following sentences (Page 175)
1] As there are only few students, I can interact with them easily
A] As they are only a few students, I can interact with them easily
2] My all friends are very active
A] All my friends are very active
3] Gandhi is more truthful than any political leader
A] Gandhi is more truthful than any other political leader
4] This is taller than many buildings in Hyderabad
A] This is taller than many other buildings in Hyderabad
5] Raghu is my older brother
A] Raghu is my elder brother
6] Sania Mirza is more popular than any tennis player
A] Sania Mirza is more popular than any other tennis player
7] The streets of Hyderabad are wider than Warangal
A] The streets of Hyderabad are wider than the streets of Warangal
8] Of the two this is the best article
A] Of the two this is the better article
IV. Articles
a) Here are some sentences with correct usage of articles (page 175)
1] My brother is working in tribal area 8] The Calcutta is a big city
A] My brother is working in a tribal area A] Calcutta is a big city
2] I have an urgent business 9] I have read Ramayana thrice
A] I have (some) urgent business A] I have read the Ramayana thrice
3] Kaleshwaram project is built on Godavari 10] David goes to the church every Sunday
A] Kaleshwaram project is built on the Godavari A] David goes to church every Sunday
4] Moon is very bright today 11] The gold is a precious metal
A] The moon is very bright today A] gold is a precious metal
5] I shall be visiting UK next month 12] He can play Sitar well
A] I shall be visiting the UK next month A] he can play the Sitar well
6] Himalayas form the northern boundary of India 13] Lion is the king of beasts.
A] The Himalayas form the northern boundary of A] The lion is a king of beasts
India
14] I had the lunch at noon
7] We should love the nature A] I had lunch at noon
A] we should love nature
15] I met my friend at college
A] I met my friend at the college

b) Correct the mistakes in the underline part. (Page 176)

1] Suma is an popular anchor 3) I waited for a hour
A] Suma is a popular anchor A] I waited for an hour.
2) Our apartment is on third floor 4) Sun rises in the east.
A] Our apartment is one the third A] The Sun rises in the east.
floor 5) Onion cost Rs.40 Kg
A) Onion cost Rs.40 a KG
V. Verbs
a) The most common error in English are seen in the use of Verb forms. Observer the
following sentence (Page 176)
1] One of my friends have gone to UAE.
A] One of my friends has gone to the UAE.
2] Each of the girls were given the medals.
A] Each of the girls was given the medals.
3] Everyone of the workers have stayed from work.
A] Everyone of the workers has stayed away from work.
4] Neither of the participate were able to win the match.
A] Neither of the participate was able to win the match.
5] Age and experience bring wisdom to man.
A] Age and experience brings wisdom to man.
6] Bread and butter are my favourite breakfast
A] Bread and butter is my favourite breakfast
7] Where you are going?
A] Where are you going?
8] When you will come here again?
A] When will you come here again?
9] He asked me if I am going to Dubai
A] He asked me if I was going to Dubai
10] I asked her if she is learning dance
A] I asked her if she was learning dance
11] You are married, isn’t it?
A] You are married aren’t you
12] I like skating, do I?
A] I like skating, don’t I
13] As I was ill so I could not go
A] As I was ill I could not go
14] Both Hari as well as Krishna came to see me
A] Both highly and Krishna came to see me
b) The following are few more sentences with correct use of verbs.
15] She said that she saw him last night 21] I said to him to go.
A] She said that she had seen him last night A] I told him to go.
16] The train left before I arrived 22] He gave a speech
A] The train had left before I arrived A] He made a speech.
17] I had been to Vijayawada yesterday 23] He made a lecture
A] I went to Vijayawada yesterday A] He gave a lecture
18] I took my supper 24] My tooth is paining
A] I had my supper A] My tooth is aching
19] He knows to swim 25] He made a goal
A] He knows how to swim A] He scored a goal
20] She cut her pencil
A] She sharpen her pencil.

c) Correct the mistakes in the underline part. (Page 178)

1] When Rome was burning Nero is playing 7] As soon as I opened the doors the bird fly
on the flute away
A] When Rome was burning Nero was A] As soon as I opened the doors the bird
playing on the flute flew
2] They are staying in the same flat for the 8] If I will stand on my own legs, my parents
last many years will feel happy.
A] They have been staying in the same flat A] If I stand on my own legs, my parents will
for the last many years feel happy.
3] How long are you waiting here 9] if you consult me, I would have advised
A] How long have you been waiting here you what to do
A] If you had consulted me, I would have
4] He is interested to do a job
advised you what to do
A] He is interested in doing a job
10] He is visiting the library daily
5] They have moved to the new house last
A] He visits the library daily
week.
A] The moved to the new house last week. 11] She enjoys to sing patriotic song
A] She enjoys singing patriotic songs
6] he Is having many imported clothes
A] he Has many imported clothes 12] Why you were absent yesterday
A] Why were you absent yesterday
VI. Adverbs
a) The following are few wrongly used adverbs with their right forms. (Pg 178)
1] I am too glad to see you 9] She works very hardly
A] I am very glad to see you A] She works very hard
2] This coffee is very hot to drink 10] He speaks English very good
A] This coffee is too hot to drink A] he speaks English very well
3] She is very much sorry 11] His version somewhat true
A] She is very sorry A] His version is partly true
4] You are living back your bag. 12] She speaks the truth always
A] You are living behind your bag. A] She always speaks the truth
5] You can lift it by and by 13] He comes to me often
A] You can lift it little by little by A] He often comes to me
6] we scarcely see a lion. 14] Most likely the shops will remain closed
A] we rarely see a lion tomorrow
A] Most probably the shops will remain closed
7] He behaved cowardly.
tomorrow
A] He behaved in a cowardly manner.
15] The whole India is proud of his achievement
8] Sarojini Naidu was called as nightingale of India
A] The whole of India is proud of his achievement
A] a Sarojini Naidu was called the nightingale of
India

b) Correct the mistakes in the underline parts. (Page 179)

1] He walks very fastly
A] He walks very fast
4] She scares blames others
2] We don’t hardly believe it A] She scarcely blames other
A] We hardly believe it
5] He is walking very slow
3] They don’t do anything careful A] He is walking very slowly
A] They don’t do anything carefully
VII. Prepositions
a) Correct the mistakes in the underline pair. (Page 180)
1] I have ordered for three dishes. 11] Sign the documents with ink.
A] I have ordered three dishes. A] Sign the document in ink.
2] He entered into the hall. 12. This is a comfortable house to live.
A] He entered the hall. A] This is a comfortable house to live in.
3] She has married with her cousin. 13] I filled water in the bucket.
A] She has married her cousin. A] I filled the bucket with water.
4] We are awaiting for the train. 14] I shall explain them this.
A] We are waiting for the trrain A] I shal explain this to them.
5] He has been suffering with Corona. 15] I traveled by my Principal’s car.
A] He has been suffering from Corona. A] I traveled in my Principal’s car.
6] She covered her head by shawl. 16] She was accused for stealing a gold ring.
A] She covered her head with shawl. A] She was accused of stealing a gold ring.
7] They waited three hours. 17] He congratulated me for my success.
A] They waited for three hours. A] He congratulated my on my success.
8] I enquired her where her husband was. 18] She got the bus at Mancherial
A] I enquired of her where her husband A] She got down from the bus at
was. Muncherial
9] He went for riding. 19] I dont agree for your proposal
A] He went for a ride. A] I dont agree to your proposal
10] She is called with different name. 20] This is the road to go.
A] She is called by different name. A] This is the road to go by.
b) Correct the mistakes in the underline part.
1] The property was divided between the four brothers 5] The shop will be open between 10 AM to 8 PM.
A] The property was divided among the four brothers A] The shop will be open between 10 AM and 8PM.

2] I prefer fruits than sweets 6] This is different to that

A] I prefer fruits to sweets A] This is different than that

3] He is afraid with darkness 7] She resembles to her mother

A] He is afraid of darkness A] She resembles of her mother

4] Beside the poet Tagore is a short story writer 8] I prevented to do my work.

A] Besides being a poet Tagore as a short story writer A] I was prevented from doing my work.

VIII. Conjunctions
a) The following are the few wrongly used conjunctions with their right forms. (PG 181)
1] Though he is fat, but he runs fast. 6] He was handsome but everyone admired him
A] Though he is fat, he runs fast. A] He was handsome and everyone admired him
2] Scarcely, had he gone than the phone rang. 7] You are not right nor wrong
A] Scarcely, had he gone when the phone rang. A] You are neither right nor wrong
3] No sooner had he gone when the officer came 8] Wait while I come
A] No sooner had he gone than the officer came A] Wait till I come
4] She is not only beautiful but intelligent 9] Unless you do not try you will never succeed
A] She is not only beautiful but also intelligent A] Unless you try you will never succeed
5] I doubt that he will get through the exam 10] City life is tense and village life is relaxed
A] I doubt whether he will get through the exams A] City life is tense but village life is relaxed Very

b) Correct the following sentences

1] Either you must take up a shop or start a business
A] You must either take up a job or start a business
2] Neither she drinks tea nor coffee.
A] She drinks neither tea nor coffee.
3] They asked me that where SBI was.
a] They asked me where SBI was.
4] Sheila is as proud like a peacock.
A] Sheila is as proud as a peacock.
IX. Learning from Mistakes
a) Correct the mistakes and rewrite the following sentences (Page 182)
1] Very good morning 11] This road is more shorter than that.
A] Good morning A] This road is shorter than that.
2] What is your good name 12] We often chit chat with our friends
A] What is your name? A] We often chat with our friends
3] Why you are late today? 13] Please shut the TV
A] Why are you late today? A] Please switch off the TV
4] The staff meeting has been preponed 14] I and my wife went to a movie
A] The staff meeting has been advanced A] My wife and I went to a movie
5] I will report it to the concerned the 15] Mohan and myself will come.
teacher A] Mohan and I will come.
A] I will report it to the teacher concerned
16] I am having a scooter
6] We go home by walk A] I have a scooter
A] We go home on walk
17] This costed me a lot
7] I do not know what is your name A] This cost me a lot
A] I do not know what your name is
18] I doubt that he will succeed
8] He went to the backside of the house. A] I doubt whether he will succeed
A] He went to the back of the house.
19] We are living in Bengaluru since 2015
9] We have to take care of the females in A] We have been living in Bengaluru since
our family 2015
A] We have to take care of the women in
20] We have a lot of furnitures in a house
our family
A] We have a lot of furniture in our house
10] Please bring your luggages here
A] Please bring your luggage here
b) A list of common Errors in English. (Page 183)
1] A bouquet of yellow Roses lend and colour and 13] He gave his examination
fragrance A] He took his examination
A] A bouquet of yellow roses lends colour and
14] Columbus invented America.
fragrance
A] Columbus discovered America.
2] Here is the keys
15] Edison discovered electric bulb.
A] Here are the keys
A] Edison invented electrtic bulb.
3] Two miles are too far to walk
16] Never I have seen such a mess.
A] 2 miles is too far to walk
A] Never have I seen such a mess.
4] If I was a bird I would fly
17] Should I cut this word.
A] If I were a bird, I would fly.
A] Should I erase this word.
5] I wish it was Sunday
18] He asked a help
A] I wish it were Sunday
A] He asked for help
6] All the staff are here
19] They insisted to pay
A] All the staff is here
A] They insisted on paying.
7] The captain with his mens were killed.
20] Choose the best of the two options.
A] The captain with his men was killed.
A] Choose the better of the two options.
8] It is a two days programme
21] He went to foreign
A] It is a two-day programme
A] He went abroad
9] Neither he came nor he wrote.
22] I asked a question to him.
A] Neither did he come nor did he write.
A] I asked him a question.
10] One of my friend is here
23] We are doing yoga everyday.
A] One of my friends is here
A] We do Yoga everyday.
11] He enjoyed at the party
24] All the roads are covered by snow.
A] He enjoyed himself at the party
A] All the roads are covered with snow.
12] He is in class tenth
25] He does not care for my words
A] He is in class ten
A] He pays no attention to what I say
c) Correct the mistakes and rewrite the following sentences. (Page 184)
1] They asked what was my name 13] He is not an expert in Grammar, isn’t it?
A] They asked what my name was A] He is not an expert in grammar, isn’t he?
2] We elected Ram as president 14] Children are fond for chocolates
A] We elected ram president A] Children are fond of chocolates
3] This article is made with cotton 15] Would you mind to open the door.
A] This article is made of cotton A] Would you mind opening the door.
4] We look forward to meet the Minister 16] Did you went to school yesterday.
A] We look forward meeting the Minister A] Did you go to school yesterday.
5] I know them for the last many years 17] She explained me the matter
A] I have known them for the last many years A] She explained to me the matter
6] Why is she hating classical music? 18] Are you really interested with English grammar
A] Why does she hate classical music? A] Are you really interested in English grammar
7] It is raining since yesterday 19] Bring me half glass water.
A] It has been raining since yesterday A] bring me half a glass of water
8] I am good in English 20] Every Sunday we go to the church
A] I am good at English A] Every Sunday we go to Church
9] If cleanliness will be maintained, we will be 21] He plays tennis isn’t he?
healthy A] He plays tennis doesn’t he?
A] If cleanliness is maintained, we will be healthy
22] The river has flown over its bank
10] We had seen them two weeks ago A] The river flowed over its banks
A] We saw them two weeks ago
23] I returned back from London
11] He has hanged his coat to a nail. A] I returned from London
A] He hung his coat to a nail.
24] A bend in the road is not an end of the road
12] All banks will be open between 10 AM and 6 A] A bend in the road is not the end of the road
PM.
25] I must change my cloths at once
A] All banks will be open between 10 AM to 6 PM.
A] I must change my clothes at once
 Missing Letters
12] Supply the missing letters in any eight of the following words [8x1/2=4M]
1. Supply the missing letters in the following words. (Read Page 189-190)

Exercise 1 Exercise 2 Exercise 3 Exercise 4

1) School 1) Teacher 1) Childhood 1) guide / grade

2) Encouraging 2) gloomy 2) peace/piece 2) manner

3) Appearance 3) lesson 3) Frustration 3) marbles / marries

4) Excellent 4) respect 4) Happen 4) fitting / filling

5) Speak 5) faithful 5) Grammar 5) yellow

6) colour 6) healthy
6) Attention 6) influence

7) Anguish 7) square
7) People / Purple 7) letter

8) Lighten 8) laughed
8) knowledge 8) pleasant

9) Obedient 9) suspect
9) Discipline 9) suggest
10) Muscle 10) highly
10) afford/accord 10) simple
Exercise 5 Exercise 6 Exercise 7 Exercise 8

1) hilltop 1) sappling / Sampling 1) pervade 1) through

2) banyan 2) rupees 2) flutter 2) slightly

3) routine 3) husband 3) prince 3) ground

4) conceive 4) resources 4) explode 4) worry / wooly

5) mountain 5) source 5) attempt 5) speed

6) mission 6) sufficient 6) breath 6) anguish

7) incredible 7) massive 7) hundred 7) previous

8) monsoon 8) village 8) passive 8) might / midst

9) Carry 9) initiative 9) collapse 9) receive

10) recognition 10) approval 10) threaten 10) peace

Exercise 9 Exercise 10

1) crossed 1) appear

2) emphatic 2) wobble

3) trouble 3) tremble

4) conscious 4) contrary

5) pleasant 5) cream

6) dreadful 6) complain

7) chimney 7) fault

8) purple / puzzle 8) request

9) increase 9) encounter

10) deprive / deceive 10)acquaint

 Silent Consonant Letters
13] Identify the silent consonant letters in any eight of the following words
I. Identify the silent consonant letters in the following words. [8x1/2=4m]

Exercise 1 Exercise 2
1) bright=gh 1) chalk=l
2) scene=c 2) knock =k
3) hour =h 3) depot=t
4) neighbour = gh 4) teacher =r
5) wrong =w 5) often =t
6) knell=k 6) though = gh
7) wreath =w 7) honest=h
8) palm=l 8) almond =d
9) limb=b 9) know =k
10) design =g 10) talk= l

Exercise 3 Exercise 4
1) lodge =d 1) yolk=l
2) castle =t 2) would =l
3) feign =g 3) pneumonia =p
4) knife =k 4) consign =g
5) debut =t 5) drawing =w
6) malign =g 6) what =h
7) talk =l 7) knead=k
8) psyche=p 8) doubt =b
9) Lighten = gh 9) island =s
10) muscle=c 10) aisle=s
Exercise 5 Exercise 6
1) through =gh 1) bustle=t
2) who=w 2) although =gh
3) benign=g 3) parliament =r
4) receipt =p 4) fight =gh
5) rhythm =h 5) knee=k
6) diversity =r 6) brought =gh
7) nursery =r 7) bomb =b
8) column =n 8) could =l
9) curd=r 9) hymn=n
10) kneel=k 10)which=h

Exercise 7 Exercise 8
1) align =g 1) through =gh
2) ghost =h 2) sovereign =g
3) leader=r 3) slightly =gh
4) straight =gh 4) tsunami=t
5) calf=l 5) watch =t
6) plumber=b 6) tomb=b
7) wrap =w 7) caught= gh
8) thistle=st 8) naughty = gh
9) pneumonia= p 9) half =l
10) burden=r 10) leopard=r
Exercise 9 Exercise 10
1) wrist =w 1) knock =k
2) daughter=gh 2) autumn =n
3) receipt =p 3) cupboard =p
4) solemn =n 4) tight=gh
5) hatter=t 5) walk =l
6) mnemonic =m 6) sword =r
7) dumb =b 7) subtle =t
8) damn=n 8) psalm =p
9) should =l 9) handsome =d
10) folk=l 10) gnaw=g
 Phonetic Transcriptions
14] Write any four of the following transcriptions using ordinary English (Page 199)

Exercise 1 Exercise 2
Phonetics Translation Phonetics Translation

1. /ˈpɜːpəs/ purpose 1. /spiːk/ Speak

2. /əˈkɒmplɪʃ/ accomplish 2. /ˈkɒnstəntlɪ/ constantly

3. /ˈbjuːtəfʊl/ beautiful 3. /əˈtenʃən/ Attention

4. /ˈkwesʧən/ Question 4. /ʌnˈfɔːʧnɪt/ unfortunate

5. /feɪθ/ faith 5. /wɒnt/ want

6. /ˈmɪzərəbl/ miserable 6. /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒʊəl/ individual

Exercise 3 Exercise 4
Phonetics Translation Phonetics Translation

1. /trænzˈgreʃən/ transgression 1. /prəˈvaɪd/ provide

2. /ˈnɜːvɪ/ nervy 2. /ˈlɪtərɪt/ literate

3. /ˈhɑːbɪnʤə/ harbinger 3. /frʌsˈtreɪʃən/ frustration

4. /ˈrekəgnaɪz/ recognize 4. /ɪˌmæʤɪˈneɪʃən/ imagination

5. /straɪv/ strive 5. /fɪə/ fear

6. /ˈpestɪsaɪdz/ pesticides 6. /ˈædəmənt/ adamant

Exercise 5 Exercise 6
Phonetics Translation Phonetics Translation

1. /streʧ/ stretch 1. /ˌedjuːˈkeɪʃən/ education

2. /ɪnˈkredəbl/ incredible 2. /ˈhʌzbənd/ husband

3. /plɑːnt/ plant 3. / penʃn / pension

4. /kənˈdɪʃən/ condition 4. /ˈriːsntlɪ/ recently

5. /ˈhɒspɪtl/ hospital 5. /ˈmaʊntɪn/ mountain

6. /ɪnˈtaɪə/ entire 6. /kləʊzd/ closed

Exercise 7 Exercise 8
Phonetics Translation Phonetics Translation

1. /ˈdespərɪt/ desperate 1. /səkˈses/ Success

2. /(Lul)/ Lul 2. /ˈefət/ effort

3. /ɪmˈpeld/ impelled 3.
excitement
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
4. /rɪˈzɪstəns/ resistance
4. /ˈwʌrɪ/ Worry
5. /praɪd/ pride
5. /ˈpriːvjəs/ previous
6. /feɪnt/ faint
6. /æθˈletɪk/ athletic
Exercise 9 Exercise 10
Phonetics Translation Phonetics Translation

1. /əˈkweɪnt/ acquaint 1. /ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/ empathetic

2. /ˈætɪk/ attic 2. /əˈpɪərəns/ appearance

3. /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/ horizontal 3. /ˈmenʃən/ mention

4. /ˈgɑːdjən/ guardian 4. /ˈdʒent(ə)lmən/ gentlemen

5. /kɜːb/ Curb 5. /ˈtrembl/ tremble

6. /ˈvenʤəns/ vengeance /sliːp/ sleep

 Odd Sounds
15] Circle any four of the words that sound different from the other words in
that set with regard to the sound of bold letters [4x1=4M]
IV. Look at the following words. Circle the words that sounds different with regard to the sound of the bold
letters (Page No 200 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. crop clone drop clone

2. brief diet grief diet

3. foot food tool foot
4. tough ghost rough ghost

5. great general group general

6. press stress pressure pressure

7. college garage marriage garage

8. use us union us

9. sure salt silk sure

10. read beak dear dear
11. mix box xerox xerox

12. baggage luggage suggest suggest

13. meal measure meant meal
14. Cart Cat back Cart
15. Student stupid study study
16. Laughter daughter cough daughter
17. Ink Island If Island
18. Agree asleep Apple Apple
19. Dog Done donkey Done
20. dark day danger dark

21. Hope rod rope rod

22. Fry Cry tray tray
23. break great heat heat

24. Finger engine anger engine

25. Push pull pure pure

26. Load road broad broad

27. Earn Earth Each Each

28. nature mature tutor tutor
29. east exist extra east
30.Suppose sucrose super Suppose

31. Music Must muscle Music

32. Cry bye many many

33. Pencil catch dance catch

34. Music physics basic basic

35. Bury fury municipal municipal
36. Loot cool Flood Flood
37. Done One Ton One
38. Utter butter fuse fuse
Exercise 1 ( Page No 201 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. Character chapter Achieve Character

2. Grow govern gentle gentle

3. such much epoch epoch

4. Like link limit Like

5. Centre class come Centre

6. Many yet quality yet

Exercise 2 ( Page No 201 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. Kite know knife Kite

2. That think thousand That

3. Easy escape sand Easy

4. Go to no to

5. Hope rod rope rod

6. earn earth each each

Exercise 3 ( Page No 202 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. Real peace fear peace

2. Fail hair affair Fail

3. Stout out would would

4. thin this thick this

5. .life drink sink life

6. do no Phone do

Exercise 4 ( Page No 202 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. use us union us

2. Ink Island if Island

3. thorough this thin this

4. sit fit write write

5. rose chose lose lose

6. week meek deer deer

Exercise 5 ( Page No 202 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. village sewage garbage garbage

2. massive passive invite invite

3. these thousand other thousand

4. public pull put pull

5. state take walk walk

6. age cage go go

Exercise 6 ( Page No 202 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. cheap chain chaos chaos

2. organ order owl owl

3. huge honour hungry honour

4. public pure tube public

5. yell money many yell

6. listen after taken listen

Exercise 7 ( Page No 202 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. head bead lean head

2. time it I it

3. way waste want want

4. eye get check eye

5. March start nation nation

6. being stage morning stage

Exercise 8 ( Page No 203 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. deer feet street deer

2. barely money rely rely

3. look book door door

4. ant above apples above

5.one orange ox one

6. late bat make bat

Exercise 9 ( Page No 203 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. suggest beggar luggage suggest

2. cap tap tape tape

3. shake take talk talk

4. house hour mouse hour

5.buy try ray ray

6. thin this thick this

Exercise 10 ( Page No 203 )

Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Answer

1. call cinema cute cinema

2. leisure sugar sure leisure

3. arm about aloud arm

4. exit exam exercise exercise

5. meal measure meant meal

6. dread break bread break

 Syllables
16] Mention the number of syllables in any four of the following words (1×4=4)
Exercise B ( Page 204 ) Exercise B ( Page 204 ) Exercise B ( Page 204 )
1) Sunday = 2 disyllable 19) apology = 4 poly syllable 37) examine = 3 tri syllable
2) question = 2 disyllable 20) history = 3 tri syllable 38) bun = 1 mono syllable
3) fixation = 3 tri syllable 21) manager = 3 tri syllable 39) student = 2 di syllable
4) college = 2 disyllable 22) paper = 2 di syllable 40) instrumental= 4 poly
5) grammar = 2 disyllable 23) but = 1 mono syllable syllable
6) immortal = 3 trisyllable 24) glass = 1 mono syllable 41) Monday = 2 disyllable
7) time = 1 mono syllable 25) police = 3 tri syllable 42) doctor = 2 disyllable
8) feather = 2 di syllable 26) food = 1 mono syllable 43) intelligent = 4 poly syllable
9) near = 1 mono syllable 27) present = 2 disyllable 44) example = 3 tri syllable
10) go = 1 mono syllable 28) phone = 1 mono syllable 45) bright = 1 mono syllable
11) ugly = 2 disyllable 29) property = 3 tri syllable 46) syllabus = 3 tri syllable
12) create = 2 disyllable 30) persistent = 3 tri syllable 47) agitation = 4 poly syllable
13) application = 4poly syllable 31) ant = 1 mono syllable 48) criticism = 3 tri syllable
14) complain = 2 disyllable 32) particular = 4 poly syllable 49) resolution = 4 poly syllable
15) cricketer = 3 tri syllable 33) bachelor = 3 tri syllable 50) mother = 2 disyllable
16) sorry = 2 disyllable 34) anaesthesia = 4poly syllable 51) beautiful = 3 tri syllable
17) fate = 1 mono syllable 35) honour = 2 disyllable 52) discussion = 3 tri syllable
18) employee = 3 tri syllable 36) amplification = 5 53) fan = 1 mono syllable
polysyllable 54) fight = 1 mono syllable

Exercise 1 ( Page 205 ) Exercise 2 ( Page 205 ) Exercise 3 ( Page 205 )

1) misery = 3 tri syllable 1) person = 2 disyllable 1) lawyer = 2 disyllable
2) direction = 3 tri syllable 2) weakness = 2 disyllable 2) literacy = 4 poly syllable
3) remember = 3 tri syllable 3) dark = 1 mono syllable 3) square = 1 mono syllable
4) information = 4 poly syllable 4) though = 1 mono syllable 4) harbinger = 3 tri syllable
5) encourage = 3 tri syllable 5) fact = 1 mono syllable 5) adamant = 3 tri syllable
6) excellent = 3 tri syllable 6) discipline = 3 tri syllable 6) muse = 1 mono syllable
Exercise 4 ( Page 205 ) Exercise 5 ( Page 205 ) Exercise 6 ( Page 205 )
1) before = 2 disyllable glance = 1 mono syllable understand = 3 trisyllable
2) doctor = 2 disyllable propel = 2 disyllable decision = 3 trisyllable
3) Mother = 2 disyllable silence = 2 disyllable shout = 1 mono syllable
4) imagination= 5 polysyllable realize = 2 disyllable supremely = 3 trisyllable
5) essence = 2 disyllable excitement = 3 trisyllable encouragement = 4 poly
6) quarter = 2 disyllable climax = 2 disyllable syllable
flashlight = 2 disyllable

Exercise 7 ( Page 205 ) Exercise 8 ( Page 205 )

pension = 2 disyllable popular = 3 trisyllable
source = 1 mono syllable today = 2 disyllable
confer = 2 disyllable side = 1 mono syllable
captivate = 3 trisyllable plant = 1 mono syllable
modest = 2 disyllable rainwater = 3 trisyllable
contribution = 4 poly syllable condition = 3 trisyllable
Exercise 9 ( Page 205 ) Exercise 10 ( Page 205 )
punctual = 3 trisyllable particular = 4 poly syllable
increase = 2 disyllable handful = 2 disyllable
room = 1 mono syllable appearance = 3 trisyllable
mantelpiece =3 trisyllable often = 2 disyllable
breakfast = 2 disyllable apartment = 3 trisyllable
gracious = 2 disyllable idea = 2 disyllable
 POETRY 1st Year (Intermediate)
1. Keep Going (Edgar Albert Guest)
2. Answer the following questions : [2x 4 = 8 Marks]
1. Keep going is a classic inspirational poem, claims many critics. Substantiate.
2. Life is queer with its twist and turns, … List a few twists as mentioned
3. It may be near when it seems afar; What seems afar and why?
4. “An easy-to-read poem, Keep Going is rich both in its content and form’. Explain the above
statements with examples.

The poem "Keep Going" was written by "Edgar Albert Guest"!

Edgar Albert Guest was born in England. He lost his father at the age of fourteen and was
forced to work as a copyboy in a press. He is regarded as a people's poet.

The poet motivates the readers that life a head have many thorns. Troubles may come and Stay.
Goals may stand beyond reach. funds may be low. Needs may be more. Yet, one must continue
with one's effort, till the success greets one with smile One should never give up. One must
fight and face the troubles · failures are obvious, one has to learn from the failures.
The poet says that the goal is closer than it seems, especially in time, one who is passing
through a difficult phase of life. Not trying is inexcusable. "Winners never quit, Quitters never
win". A Struggler usually, opts to give up. The poet says that never keep up keep going.
Success is Sure.
The poet says that when everything.. goes wrong, don't quit, just take a break and start again.
One can never predict what will happen next. The poet keeps on advising "NEVER TO QUIT"

Thus the poet discusses how life might knock us down, but we must get back and try again and
again until we succeed.

(OR)

The poem "Keep Going" was written by "Edgar Albert Guest" Edgar Albert Guest was born in
England. He is regarded as a people's poet. The poet tells about the future difficulties and
motivating the readers not to quit.

The poet says that the path ahead has many thorns. It keeps on advising the reader NEVER TO
QUIT. Troubles may come and Stay. Goals may stand beyond your reach. Funds may be low
Needs may be more. Yet don't give up. Not trying is inexcusable. "Winners never quit, Quitters
never win". keep going. Success is Sure.
 PROSE 1st Year (Intermediate)
1. Father, Dear Father (Raj Kinger)
1. Answer the following in about 100 words [2x 4 = 8 Marks]
a. What does the boy think of his grandparents in his letter?
b. Write a paragraph on the present-day education system as
described in Rahul’s letter?
c. What is the attitude of teaches towards learners as illustrated in
Father Deer Father?
d. What is the significance of the postscript to the text in Father
Deer Father?

The lesson “Father, Dear Father” written by Raj Kinger.

Raj Kinger writes for the press. “Father, Dear Father” is an article
published in the English daily, The Hindu.
Rahul is a schoolboy. he is the class topper, his first rank slips to the
second. He write a letter to his father raising several questions about our
education system he believes that education should give a feel of life
to the learners and enable them to live a complete life rather they are
letting life pass by. He says that his grandfather had a carefree and
beautiful childhood. he enjoyed in the mango and guava gardens and
playing marbles on the river bank. Rahul’s grandmother is semi literate
yet she was a happy compared to his educated mother.
Thus, this letter is a request to a Father, who lost his first rank.
 (OR)
The lesson “Father, Dear Father” written by Raj Kinger
Raj Kinger writes for the press, Father, Dear father is an article published in the
English daily the Hindu.
Father, Dear Father is an effective thought-provoking on the commentary on the
education system prevailing now. It highlights the defects in the mindsets of
parents, learners, teachers, and government bodies. The short write-up is in the
form of a letter to a father.
Rahul is a class topper in his school, his first rank slips to the second. He write a
letter to his father raising several questions about our education system he
believes that education should give a feel of life. The son explains to his father that
whatever he learns in school has no practical application. The word comma ‘think’
makes him reflect on several issues including many pitfalls in our education
systems. As his rose plant almost died, he asked his biology teacher what he
should do, to save it and she was cross. The teacher did not think Rahul’s question
relevancy in her class, so she asked him to approach the gardener for advice. Rahul
says ” We learn about pesticides, but we do not know to use them”. Rahul’s fears
is that if he were to meet Newton face to face, he would fail to recognize him, as
he is so busy in learning about him.
Rahul finds his grandfather’s outlook appealing and agreeable. According to his
grandfather education is through his experience of life. His grandfather has a
carefree and beautiful childhood. Days are spent plucking the mangoes and guavas
from their orchards. Rahul’s grandmother is semi-literate, she is not very much
educated as his own mother, yet his grandmother was a happy one further Rahul
says that the essence of life is not taught to him for Rahul, practical education
matters more than theoretical. Classroom knowledge should come in handy in our
day-to-day life.
Thus, this letter is his anguished plea to his father who scolds him for losing his
first rank, Rahul expresses his emotions through a letter.
 2. The Green Champion by Thimmakka (Adopted from the
internet)
1. Answer the following in about 100 words each [2x 4 = 8 Marks]
a. All great things have humble, small beginnings. Justify the statement based on the life and work of
Thimmakka.
b. Why did Thimmakka and her husband decide to plant trees? Describe how hard they tried to succeed in
their mission.
c. Who is taking the noble mission of Thimmakka forward and how?
d. Why was Thimmakka called Salalumarda?

The lesson The Green Champion Thimmakka. It is a biographical

piece taken from the Internet.
Thimmakka was born poor. she wasn’t educated. she walked as a
coolie. Her married life wasn’t happy because she couldn’t
become a mother till she was forty. Her husband was very
cooperative the couple started planting trees in that village in a
stretch of 4 km. They not only planted them but tender them to
maturity. Thimmakka foster son, Sri Umesh. B.N. Umesh has been
plating and tending to trees along the roads, in schools, public
places, and on the mountain and hilltops. He is also successfully
running the PRITHBI BACHAO Movement.
Thus Thimakka started her life and work in a humble manner. got
name through a tree-planting mission.
(OR)
The lesson “The Green Champion Thimmakka”. It is a biographical piece taken from the
Internet. The Green Champion-Thimmakka, Thimmakka a women more than 100 years in age
from Karnataka, has been praised globally as the green champion for her tree planting
mission.
Thimmakka was born poor. She was not educated, she worked as a coolie.
Her married life was not happy because she could not become a mother even after twenty-five
years of their married life. She was dishearted and thought to end her life, but she realized
soon the true purpose of her life, so she changed her decision.
Her husband was very cooperative. The couple Thimmakka and Chikkayya, started planting
trees in their village in a stretch of 4kms. They planted 10 banyan saplings in the first year and
increased the number year after year. Both of them used to carry four buckets of water for a
distance of 4 Kms to water the saplings. Now, there are around 400 banyan trees in the area.
They not only planted them but tended them to maturity, apart from banyan trees, she
planted over 8000 other trees in over 80 years.
She had become the international icon for the conservation of the environment. She won
many awards and brought international recognization for the Indians, but she has remained
poor and living on her Rs 500 pension. The U.S environment organization changed its name as
“Thimmakka’s Resources For Environmental Education” in honor of Thimmakka. She had good
intentions and responsibilities toward the well-being of the environment as well as society.
Thimmakka’s foster son, Shri Umesh B.N Umesh has been planting and tending trees along the
roads, schools, public places, and on the mountains and hilltops. He is also running successfully
“PRITHVI BACHAVO” movement. He has his own nursery and distributes plants to the famous
who are interested in growing plants. Thimmakka received many awards, including the Padma
Shri.
Plant and protect the trees. They will protect you and your environment. Thimmakka
says,“ Even one sapling each, could make the world a better place for our children”
Thus, Thimmakka started her life and work in humble manners, got name through her tree
planting mission.
 3. The First Four Minutes (Roger Bannister)
1. Answer the following in about 100 words each [2x 4 = 8 Marks]
1] How did Roger Bannister feel in the first lap of the race?
2] Why did DR Bannister feel that the moment of the lifetime had come?
3] What gave DR Bannister strength in the final spurt?
4] Describe the feelings of DR Bannister after the race was over?

The lesson The First Four Minutes written by Roger Bannister.

Dr. Roger Bannister was an English athlete as well as a Medical
Professional. He was the first man to run the race of one mile in 3
minutes 59.4 seconds. He did this at Oxford in England on May
6th,
1945.
Bannister was the first man to run the race of 1 mile in 3 minutes
59.4 seconds. during the first lap of the race Banister looked at
the flag as lined up for the start. He felt complete silence on the
ground. When the gun fired for the second time Brasher went into
the lead and he slipped in behind. He understood that he was
going very slow. He himself shouted ‘faster’ but with all his friends
he could succeed.
Thus he says that there was no force from anyone to make him
participate in this 4-minute running. The decision was entirely his
own.

(OR)
The lesson “The First Four Minutes” written by “Roger Bannister”.
Dr. Roger Bannister was an English athlete as well as a medical professional he was the first
man to run the race of one mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds. He did this at Oxford in English on
May 6th, 1954
“The First Four Minutes”, the speech is a revelation of the stress and strain Dr. Baninister
underwent in achieving this record. Roger Bannister, the first man to run the mile in 3 minutes
59.4 seconds, narrates his eventual victory of the race in the essay. He says that failure is as
exciting to watch as success. This is possible only when the player exhibits his sport genuinely
and completely. He is of the opinion that the spectators do not understand the mental pain
that a sportsperson or an athlete passes through before he enters the field. He says that there
was no force from anyone to make him participate in this four-minute running.
The decision was entirely his own. During the first lap of the race, he felt complete silence on
the ground. It seemed like a false start. He felt angry. When the gun fired for a second time,
Brasher, the pacer went into the lead and he slipped in behind him. He realized that he was
going very slowly. He was very much excited. His worry increased when he heard the first lap
time, 57.5 seconds. At this juncture, he overheard his coach saying “ relax” He
obeyed. He felt relaxed.
Bannister was running at a faster pace. He ran the half mile in 1 minute 58 seconds. Now,
Chataway went in to the lead. The crowd were roaring. He had to run the lap in 59 seconds.
Bannister was on full swing. He punched post Chataway, his pacer. The air he breathed in filled
his heart with high spirits. The noise he heard of the Oxford crowd was faithful. Their hope and
encouragement gave him good strength. Bannister was running at a faster pace. He was
almost reaching the tape. He leaped and collapsed almost unconscious. The announcement
came in the roar of excitement.
Bannister grabbed Brasher and Chataway, and together they scampered round the track. He
felt free of the burden of athletic ambition. His dream came true. Words couldn’t describe
such supreme happiness.
It is true that an athlete undergoes lots of mental agony before he can give his maximum
effort. His story is interesting and inspiring to anyone who puts a pair of running shoes in
competition.
 4. Box and Cox (John Maddison Morton)
1. Answer any two of the following questions in about 100 words
each. [2x 4 = 8 Marks]
a) Box and Cox, is regarded as the best farce of the 19th century. Supports the statement with illustrations
from the Play.
b) Sketch in a paragraph, the character of Mrs. Bouncer.
c) “…. So that I’m getting double rent for my room, and neither of my lodgers is any wiser of it,” say
Mrs.Bouncer. Is she right in her estimate of her lodgers? Support your answer with details.
d) Box and Cox fulfill all the characteristics of a one-act play. Explain.

The lesson ‘Box and Cox’ a humorous one-act play written by John
Maddison Morton. It is considered the best play of the 19th century
John Maddison Morton was born in England. His plays won him fame and
lots of wealth.
Mrs. Bouncer gave the room on weekly rent to two different persons,
who were of different professions. The tenants are unaware of this
deceptive tactic of Mrs. Bouncer.
Explanation: Mr Bouncer, a greedy land lady, rents out her room to two
person at the same time, without letting anyone of the other person.
They are Mr.Box, the printer who works all night and lives here only
during the day. The other man, Mr.Cox is employed in a hat shop, where
he spends all day. Thus Mrs.Bouncer manages to ensure that they do not
meet each other in the room. But, they suspects something is wrong
there. They notice their thinks being used up by others. At the end,
Mr.Box and Mr.Cox recognizes each other as an other acquittance and
they agree to share the room together.
Thus, the play proof itself to be farce of rare quality.
(OR)
The lesson ‘Box and Cox’ a humorous one-act play written by John Maddison
Morton. It is considered the best play of the 19th century. John Maddison
Morton was born into a well-known dramatist family in England. Following in his
father’s footsteps, he took to writing plays. His plays won him fame and lots of
wealth. He died in London on 19th December 1891.
Mrs. Bouncer gave the room on weekly rent to two different persons, who were of
different professions. The tenants are unaware of this deceptive tactic of Mrs.
Bouncer.
Mrs. Bouncer rented her room to Mr. Box, a printer who worked at his press all
night and only utilized the place during the day. While Mr. Cox, a hatter, was at
work during the day and only used the room at night, Mrs. Bouncer seized the
chance, thinking it was a “capital idea”, practically nobody can imagine such
things. One day Mr. Cox accuses Mrs.Bouncer of allegedly using the stuff. Mr. Cox
has noticed a constant decrease in his candles, wood, sugar, and matches.
Mr. Box purchased a leg of chicken before coming to his room. In an unhappy state
of mind, he placed the gridiron on fire. Mr. Cox came in as well, and he wanted to
start the fire. He was astonished to find the fire lit as well as the chicken. He was
enraged. Both of her tenants accuse her of stealing, but she ignores their insults in
order to ensure that she receives double rent for a single room.
This works for a while until Mr. Cox oversleeps and Mrs. Bouncer enables Box to go
upstairs thinking he has gone. He stumbles into bed and is astonished to see that it
is already occupied. After a fight Mr. Box kicks Mr. Cox downstairs. He complains
to Mrs. Bouncer, who after accompanying Mr. Cox upstairs admits that she had
rented the room to the two of them. Mr. Box, who had not spotted Mr. Cox until
now, recognizes him as an old acquaintance, and they agree to share the room
together, Re- established all old relationships.
Thus, the language Mr.Box and Mr.Cox use is to verbose that it invokes lots of
laughter! Thus the play proves itself to be a farce of rare quality.
 2. Happiness (Carl August Sandburg)
2. Answer the following questions : [2x 4 = 8 Marks]
a. Explain the narrator’s experience in finding out what happiness is?

b. Seeing helps one better in understanding than listening to justify the statement with reference to the poem
“happiness’’?

The poem “Happiness” written by “Carl August Sandburg”.

Carl August Sandburg was an American poet. Winner of three Pulitzer Prizes. He is popular for
his biography of Abraham Lincoln. He took up journalism and produced quite a few poems.
The present poem “Happiness” is a simple poem with a valuable message. Happiness is from
his collection of poems, Chicago Songs.
The narrator tries to find the real meaning of happiness from different people. He consults
professors and top executives, however, they could not help him. Feelings dejected he
wanders out along the Desplaines rivers on a Sunday afternoon. There he sees a crowd of
Hungarians with their women and children. They are spending happy moments under the tree.
Along with a keg of beer and an accordion. They were happily singing and dancing in that
place. He at once understands what happiness is. Happiness is living in the present and
enjoying the moment. It establishes that experience matters more than education. It also
shows that man is more comfortable in the lap of nature. Wisdom lives in the lives, but not in
the libraries.
Thus, the poem “Happiness” explains that experience matters more than education. It cant be
defined in words, it is a state of mind we can sense, it is a feeling of bliss and emotion.
OR
The poem “Happiness” written by “Carl August Sandburg”. Carl August Sandburg was an
American poet. He is popular for his biography of Abraham Lincoln. The present poem
“Happiness” is a simple poem with a valuable message.
The narrator tries to find the real meaning of happiness from different people. He consults
professors and top executives, however, they could not help him. Feelings dejected he
wanders out along the Desplaines rivers on a Sunday afternoon. There he sees a crowd of
Hungarians with their women and children. They are spending happy moments under the tree.
Along with a keg of beer and an accordion. They were happily singing and dancing in that
place. He at once understands what happiness is. Happiness is living in the present and
enjoying the moment.
Thus, the poem “Happiness” explains that experience matters more than education.
 3. The Beggar (Dr. Ammangi Venugopal)
2. Answer the following questions : [2x 4 = 8 Marks]
a. “Dr Ammangi Venugopal’s creativity is rooted deeply in the complexities and contradictions of modern life,”
say observers?
b. How does the poem, The Beggar describe the farmer’s pathetic physical condition?
c. List the abilities a farmer is endowed with, according to the poem?
d. The poet addresses the reader as you and talks about the farmer as my farmer. Explain the significance in a
paragraph?

The poem “The Beggar” written by “Dr.Ammangi Venugopal”. Dr.Ammangi Venugopal born near Hyderabad.
He did his doctoral research in Osmania university, Hyderabad. He is a popular Telugu poet who was honored
Kaloji Narayana Rao in 2015. The Beggar was originally written in Telugu Poem titled as “Bichchagadu“.
The poem “ The Beggar” projects the intense grief of the farmer’s pathetic condition to create an impact on
the reader and to grab the attention. Farmers, the food providers to all struggles to survive. They starve. Yet,
they toil. Their feet bleed. Their eyes are full of shadows of their sad stories. Their hunched backs tell us how
hard they work. Yet, their stomachs get no food. They are capable of feeding millions. And those millions do
not include in them those farmers. To express the farmer’s infinite capacity the poet has used the
expression,” ability to mitigate the sky’s hunger“.
The poet potrays our farmer’s physical appearance frail, dark shadowed eyes, don’t misunderstand him, he is
not a beggar. He is our farmer, who can feed the world but today he is hungry and empty stomach.
How cruel the modern society responsible for this irony is ! the poem shows the complexities of current times,
thus acquiring for itself universal appeal. A farmer today is in misery, farmer’s dusky eyes are dark with
shadows of their hands are soiled and severed and their feet bleed. Yet their ability to produce food and
satisfy others hunger remains fully active. Although he satisfies the hunger of even skies, his stomach gets no
food. The modern society is playing a cruel joke on him.
Thus, the poem, “The Beggar” plays a significant role to think over the problem of the farmer and finds a way-
out.

OR
The poem “The Beggar” written by “Dr.Ammangi Venugopal”. Dr.Ammangi Venugopal born near Hyderabad.
He is a popular Telugu poet who was honored Kaloji Narayana Rao . The Beggar was originally written in
Telugu Poem. The poem “ The Beggar” projects the intense grief of the farmer’s pathetic condition to create
an impact on the reader and to grab the attention. The poem says the intense grief the farmers suffer. A
farmer today is in misery. His eyes speak about his sorrow. It identifies farmer with dark eyes, that are filled
with shadows of the struggle. Their hands are soiled and severed and they feed bleed. Yet, their ability to
produce food and satisfy others hunger remains fully active. They meet the hunger of even skies. They work
hard. They help others. Yet, the irony is they don’t find food for themselves.
Thus, the poem, “The Beggar” plays a significant role to think over the problem of the farmer and finds a way-
out.
 4. The Noble Nature (Ben Jonson)
2. Answer the following questions : [2x 4 = 8 Marks]
1] Discuss the aptness of the title ‘The Noble Nature’ for the poem

2] Bulk does not make Man better be. How does the oak support this stand?

3] Explain with the example of the lily that size matters not but beauty counts a lot.

The poem “The Noble Nature” written by “Ben Jonson “. Ben Jonson the 17th-century playwright, is regarded
as the second most popular English dramatist after Shakespeare. He is very well known for his comedy of
humor like “Everyman in His Humour”. As a poet, he proved his expertise with his lyrics .
The poem “The Noble Nature” tells us about the usefulness of our life it is not how long you live matters but
how well you lived. The poem talks about what makes a man noble. The poet employs examples from flora to
drive his point becoming a great man does not mean growing like a tree neither long life nor large size can
help one attain nobility. He compares man to sturdy Oak tree and a delicate Lily in order to do this. The Oak
tree grows big and bulky and lives too long it lives for 300 years, it looks dull and unimpressive soon it
becomes a lifeless dry, and withered piece of log. So too will be the fate of a man who is only blessed with
long life and physical and material well-being on the other hand Lily is shiny and bright in looks. In May, the lily
flower flourishes for a day and shines for a short while. Yet, it pleases many. Beauty-even in the little
measures-fills hearts with thrills. Quality adds nobility to life. Smartness, even in small measures, impress and
impacts everyone It is not how long we live that matters but how well we lived.
Thus, the poet highlights the points that quantity counts more than quality. Matter matters, not the
magnitude. This is the message from this poem.

OR
The poem “The Noble Nature” written by “Ben Jonson “. Ben Jonson , is regarded as the
second most popular English dramatist after Shakespeare. He is very well known for his
comedy of humor like “Everyman in His Humour”. He proved his expertise with his lyrics .
The poem “The Noble Nature” tells us about the usefulness of our life it is not how long you
live matters but how well you lived. The poem talks about what makes a man noble.
He compares man to sturdy Oak tree and a delicate Lily in order to do this. The Oak tree grows
big and bulky and lives too long it lives for 300 years, soon it becomes a lifeless dry, and
withered piece of log. So too will be the fate of a man who is only blessed with long life, In
May, the lily flower flourishes for a day and shines for a short while. Yet, it pleases many. It is
not how long we live that matters but how well we lived.
Thus, the poet highlights the points that quantity counts more than quality.
 Short Stories 1st Year (Intermediate)
1. Playing The Game (Arthur Henry Mee)
8. Match any eight of the following words in Column A with their meaning in
column B. [8x ½ = 4 Marks]
1) playing the game doing what is right

2) to see him off to say goodbye to him

3) mightily greatly

4) shaping well making progress

5) thin, cracked voice weak, unsteady voice

6) sturdy (adj) strong

7) tottered walked with unsteady steps

8) obliged thankful

walked in an unsteady way as if falling

9) stumbled over
on the ground

5. Answer ANY TWO of the following in 100 Words each. [2x 4 =8M]
a) Write a paragraph on how Alan and his parents felt excited when he chosen to play for the school cricket match?

b) Narrate the feelings of Alan as he was not able to reach the ground in time after meeting the old man on his way.

c) Helping the old is as good as playing the game. Elucidate with reference to the story.
The story “Playing the Game” was written by Arthur Henry Mee and is taken from “My
Magazine”. Arthur Henry mee was an English writer, journalist, and Educator. He was the
editor of his “My Magazine”. He is best known for “The Children’s News Paper” and “The Kings
England”.
The story “Playing The Game” is a touching incident, narrated by Arthur Henry Mee, about a
schoolboy, Alan. Alan, a schoolboy was a cricket buff. His father has not only encouraged him
but also made Alan practice bowling along with him. Alan was selected for the school team.
His parents were very excited and his father promised him that he would buy a bicycle if his
team won the match. Both the parents cheered and wished him to do his best in the school
cricket match. Alan was extremely excited to reach the school cricket ground.
On his way to school, he saw a very old man leaning heavily on his stick. It was a hilly path and
the old man wanted Alan’s help to reach his home. Alan was greatly worried about whether he
would reach on time. All his thoughts were preoccupied with the happening on the cricket
field and every one of the team must be wondering why he didn’t reach. Meanwhile, Alan was
relieved by a police officer. He was finally taken home by the cop. When Alan arrived at the
playground, he discovered Harold Bank, a small boy, playing in his place. Alan’s father was
informed of the incident by the police officer. His father felt very happy and bought a bicycle
for Alan. The school boys gave Alan three cheers the next morning because they had heard
about his good deed.
Though he missed playing the game he was appreciated for his kind deed by all his classmates,
and he was gifted with a bicycle by his father. Thus, helping the old man was a rewarding
experience for Alan.
(OR)
The story Playing the Game was written by Arthur Henry Mee.
Arthur Henry Mee was an English writer, Journalist, and Educator. Author Henry was the
editor of his “My Magazine“.
Alan was a schoolboy. He was a cricket buff, his father also encouraged him to play cricket. He
practiced bowling with his father. He was selected for the school cricket team. His father and
his mother were very excited at his selection. Alan’s father promised to buy him a bicycle if his
team won the match. On his way to school, he met an old man whom he helped to reach his
place. He sacrificed the cricket match, his father was very proud of him and his classmates
cheered him for his kind gesture.
Thus the story playing the game about the school-going boy Alan is very
touching.
 2. The Five Boons of life (Mark Twain)
8. Match any eight of the following words in Column A with their meaning in
column B. [8x ½ = 4 Marks]
Word Meanings

1. wary cautious, careful

2. mocked laughed at somebody in an unkind way

3. coffin the box in which a dead body is buried or cremate

4. communed talked

5. desolation misery combined with a feeling of being lonely

6. treacherous intending to betray somebody

7. curse to say offensive words about somebody in an angry way

8. solitary without company, being alone

9. detraction a state of having lower value

a false statement about somebody made to damage his/her

10. Calumny
reputation.

11. Persecution A state of being treated cruel

12. derision contemptuous laughter

13. contempt lack of respect

14. compassion pity for the sufferings of other

15. despair to stop having any hope at all

16. squander to waste something foolishly or carelessly

17. dazzle impress somebody greatly

18. despisers persons who treated one with contempt

 Word Meanings

yielding to the views, wishes of others

19. deference
because of respect

20. esteem high regard

21. garret a small, dark, unpleasant room

made exceptionally thin by suffering or

22. gaunt
hunger (also means ‘old’)

23. wan pale and tired

24. gnawing biting

25. crust the hard, outer surface of bread

26. glided coated with gold ,false

27. inestimable too great to calculate, priceless

28. weary very tired

29. wanton excessive

5. Answer ANY TWO of the following in 100 Words each. [2x 4 =8M]
A) The young man feels that the five boons are not gifts but`
merely lending justify his opinion with reference to his experiences

B) every time the youth chooses a gift the fairy expresses her
dissatisfaction with her gestures comment

C) The years have taught you wisdom surely it must be so

remarks the fairy is she right? Explain

D) what are the thoughts in the mind of the youth when he

chooses wealth? what is the result?
The story “The Five Boons of Life” is written by Samuel Langhorne Clemens is popularly known by his pen
name Mark Twain.
Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, and lecturer, he is rightly called the Father of American
Literature among his notable works, “The Adventures of Toms Sawyer” and “The Adventure of Huckleberry
Finn”.
The Five Boons of life portrays the downfall of a wretched and self-conceited young man. When a fairy offers
the young man one of her five gifts among Fame, Love, Riches, Pleasure, and Death, he chooses pleasure first.
Pleasure makes him disappointed his next choice is Love. The second time, when the youth chooses love, tears
rose in the fairy’s eyes. This showed how unhappy she was with his choice. He has spent his life loving people
who leave this world one by one leaving him in grief.
The next time when he goes for the Fame, the fairy went her way sighing, she was sad that he had chosen the
wrong gift again. The young man perceives it to be something magnificent. But, in reality, it brings him to
shame, on having chosen to wealth. He imagined, that the mockers and despisers would crawl in the dirt
before him and he would fill his angry heart with their envy, later he ended up in poverty, and he becomes a
pauper .
Finally, he realizes that Death is the only gift that soothes him and pleads with the fairy to grant him that
invaluable gift but in vain. The fairy has already given Death to an innocent child.
Thus, the man ends up seeing what he thought are great gifts are actually lending. Thus the story points that
the importance of the right choices in life and distinguisher the short-lived, pleasurer, and long-lived values.
(OR)

The story The Five Boons of Life is written by Samuel Langhorne Clemens is
popularly known by his pen name Mark Twain.
A fairy offers a young man one of her five gifts: Fame, Love, Riches, Pleasure and
Death. The fairy tells him that only one of these gifts is valuable, so he should
choose wisely. But each time he seems to make the wrong choice. The first four
choices he makes are Pleasure, Love, Fame and Wealth. None of these is found to
be valuable. Pleasure is followed by pain, Love by grief, Fame by envy and decay,
and Wealth by poverty. He seeks for Death last of all realizing that he has nothing
to live for. But the fairy gives her gift of Death to a child leaving the man in a
miserable state.
The story conveys the pessimistic message of the writer that there is nothing pure
in life and every good thing one experiences is shadowed by its reverse
 3. The Short Sighted Brothers ( Folklore )
8. Match any eight of the following words in Column A with their meaning in
column B. [8x ½ = 4 Marks]
Word Meaning

1. short sighted unable to see objects clearly if they are not near

2. folklore The traditional stories of an area, largely transmitted orally

3. to take charge of To get control of

4. sneered Spoke in very unkind way, poke in such a way that shows no respect

5. monastery A place where monks live

6. tablet Flat piece of stone with words cut into it

7. inscribed Cut words on the surface of a Stone

8. strain Difficulty

9. in unison (say) some words at the same time

10. get a few winks sleep for a short while

11. sneaked went secretly

12. monk A member of an all men religious group living away from public

13. confucius A great Chinese philosopher and teacher who lived from 550-479 BC

14. triumphantly Victoriously, with happiness at one’s success over other

15. applauded Approved, praised

16. intoned Said something slowly and clearly

17. face falling Looking sad, disappointed

5. Answer ANY TWO of the following in 100 Words each. [2x 4 =8M]
a. Is the Title, The short Sighted Brothers apt to the story? Explain.

b. How did the three brothers try to outsmart one another?

c. Were the Brothers successful in executing their tricks? Support your answer

d. Does the story support the wise saying, Honesty is the best policy? Discuss.

The “Short-Sighted Brothers” is a folk tale. The story excites the reader thoroughly with its gripping narration.
It explains to us how the saying “Honesty is the best policy” is apt to the human life.
Three aged brothers – central characters -who lived in a spacious house on the outskirts of a town were short-
sighted both physically and mentally. They were selfish and greedy. Citing their eldest brother’s short-
sightedness as a reason, one day the youngest brother proposed to manage their family finances. People took
advantage of the eldest brother’s disability since he could not see how much money he was receiving or
giving. He was blind to his own disability. All of them suffered from the same flaw. Sight problems and lack of
values. Yet, each tried to outmost the others. They planned to test their own vision by reading the inscription
above the doorway of a nearby monastery each knew that he could not read it.
So, each of the three brothers secretly and separately enquired with the monk there as to what was written
on the tablet the day before. In addition, the second youngest brother inquired as to whether it was
decorated. And the younger brother inquired if there was anything else on the tablet except the inscription.
Instead of reading the inscription individually, each brother tried to outsmart the other.
And later, they pretended they were reading the inscription with their own eyes. It was then, that the monk
revealed that the tablet was not put up yet! The three short-sighted brothers felt ashamed of each other to
know that they were deceiving each other, the brothers realized how foolish they were!
This folk story makes an interesting reading. The story effectively exposes the follies of the brothers,
prompting many readers to introspect !

(OR)
The Short-Sighted Brothers is a folk tale. It explains to us how the saying Honesty is the best policy is apt to the
human life.
Three aged brothers-central characters-were short sighted, both physical and mentally. They were selfish and
greedy, citing their eldest brother’s short sightedness as a reason, the youngest brother proposed to manage
their family finances. He was blind to his own disability. All of them suffered from the same flaw, sight
problems and lack of values. Yet, each tried to outsmart the other.
They planned to test their own vision by reading the inscription “Honesty is the best policy” above the
doorway of a nearby monastery. Each knew that he couldn’t read it. So, they secretly and separately enquired
with the monk there as to what was written on the tablet. And later, they pretended they were reading the
inscription with their own eyes. It was then, that the monk revealed that the tablet was not put up yet!
Thus, the brothers realized how foolish they were!
4. Sanghala Panthulu (Suravaram Pratapa Reddy)
8. Match any eight of the following words in Column A with their meaning in
column B. [8x ½ = 4 Marks]
Word Meaning

1] drudgery very hard and boring work

2] splinnters small piece of wood used as firewood

3] perturbed disturbed, bothered

4] seethed was in an agitated mood; in angry mental state

5] hewed chopped; cut

6] treacherous deceitful; not faithful

7] persuaded made someone to agree to do something

8] Jawan, Jamedar, Ameen names of cadres in Police Department in the olden days

9] Saab a Urdu word denoting respect

10] Rela wood a kind of wood used as firewood

11] Cassia a kind of wood used as firewood

12] Fowls birds; chickens

13] Abounded was filled to full level

14] Plight a difficult and unfortunate situation

15] Consensus general agreement among members; unanimous opinion

16] Alerted warned

17] Snarled said angrily; complained rudely

18] Seer a weight of Indian ounces

 19] Are a word used in Telugu – To denote displeasure

20] khabardar an Urdu word of warning which means something like beware

21] Prostrating lying flat with face down as a token of respect and submission

22] Branded burned the flesh ( with hot iron)

23] Flank the flesh between the last rib and the hip

24] atrocites very cruel act, horrible act of injustice

25] pompuosly in a self-important way, in an affected grand way

26] pertaining relating to, connecting with

27] peepul the popular leaved fig tree

5. Answer ANY TWO of the following in 100 Words each. [2x 4 =8M]
a) Is the title, Sanghala Panthulu apt for the story? Explain.

b) “With all these atrocities, we cannot live”, cries a woman of Ramasagram. Explain the atrocities the villagers were
subjected to.

c) They realized that the lack of unity had been the cause for their Plight. What followed this realization? How did it help
the people of Ramasagram?

d) Describe the result of the declaration by the Mohathemeem?

The story Sanghala Panthulu, crafted by Suravaram Pratapa Reddy, offers an insightful reading.

The village Ramasagaram is just a symbol. Atrocities witnessed in that village were common all over the Nizam’s state.
The old woman who being starved brought the wood for Begum Sahiba was abused and kicked to death. The suffering
of villagers was unbearable. Lack of unity among people their ignorance about their rights and their timidity came in
handy to the exploiters. As a resolution of the crisis, the elder and well-informed gentleman (Panthulu), helped the
villagers form into associations (Sanghalu). He explains to them the need to be bold and to know their rights. They
lodged a complaint against the police official the higher authorities. The authorities realized the folly of police. The
Mohathemeem (Judge) suspended the officials who ill-treated the people and ordered to remove the police station
from the village. The villagers were delighted and celebrated their victory together.

The story offers interesting insights into the then social, economic, political and cultural conditions.

(OR)
The story Sanghala Panthulu was written by Suravaram Pratapa Reddy, is a versatile personality, an
editor, researcher, writer, activist, and motivator, a multifaceted personality, and a polyglot capable
of using Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, English, and Parsi.
The story Sanghala Panthulu aimed to portray the police behavior with the residents in the Nizam era.
The story was plotted in Ramasagaram, a small village, located on the banks of river Krishna. The
narrative took place before the 1940s in the Nizam’s regime. The village comprises of different
communities of population. There were about 500 houses in that village: 30 belonged to Komaties, 80
were Kapu community, 100 Madiga and the rest belonged to Sundry (Chakali/Dhobi) and other castes.
The majority of the villagers are illiterate, fearful, and unorganized and they lacked unity.
The police used to exploit them, taking advantage of their ignorance and fear. In fact, there was no
need for a police station in that village. The police purposefully forced the villagers to fulfill their
demands for drudgery (free and forceful work without wages), provisions, groceries, and fowls free of
cost.
One day, Ameen sahib demanded some dry fruit from a Komati, as he failed to bring. He was beaten
by the Jawan with a Chappal (shoe). The other incident, about Ameen Sahab’s wife ordered to a 70-
year-old woman( Madiga woman) to bring the “Rela” firewood, as she failed to get from the forest.
The woman was beaten to death by the Begum Sahiba.
In another incident, she branded a woman on her cheek for not cleaning the toilet satisfactorily. The
Jamedar has beaten a man for not pressing his legs. The atrocities of the police were unbearable to
the villagers. Some of them wanted to migrate to the other side of the Krishna river. The people, who
were living on the other side were happy. The region was ruled by the British.
The day, Sanghala Panthulu arrived in that village, the villagers came to know the man of associations
came to our rescue. They followed the suggestions, he has given in his meetings, the first one, held at
Patel’s house with Komaties and the other one, under the peepal tree. The situation was dramatically
changed, and hardships were started for the police. No one is ready to work without wages. The
Ameen sahab’s toilets were dirty for a week. The police tried to threaten the Sanghala Pantulu and
took him to the police station. The villagers took a chance to beat the police with sticks and whatever
they got. The police informed their higher officer (Mohtameem) to send the army, but the situation is
uncontrollable. The Mohtameem arrived at the village. He enquired with the villagers about the
happenings. The villagers told everything, and the Mohtameem could understand the reality. He
demoted the Ameen Sahab to Jamedar and suspended all the Jawans for six months. All the villagers
celebrated the festival in their village.
Thus the Mohatameem declaration brought an end to their atrocities and miserable life.
 5. The Dinner Party (Mona Gardner)
8. Match any eight of the following words in Column A with their meaning in
column B. [8x ½ = 4 Marks]
Words Meaning

1. attaches persons who work in embassies

2. naturalist one who studies all living beings

3. spacious big, vast

4. spirited energetic

5. era a period of time with particular characteristics

6. unfailing changeless

7. crisis problem

8. gesture body movement as a token of communication

9. summons calls

10. realizes understands

11. impulse sudden desire

12. commotion noise

13. arresting attracting, captivating

14. forfeit lose as punishment

15. emerge come out

5. Answer ANY TWO of the following in 100 Words each. [2x 4 =8M]
a) Describe the role of the American naturalist in the story, The Dinner Party.

b) Describe the scene of the dinner party.

c) “A Spirited discussion springs up between a young girl and a colonel.” Discuss.

The story “The Dinner Party” is written by Mona Gardner.
Mona Gardner is an American author. She had her story “The Dinner Party” published in “The
Saturday Review of Literature” in 1941.
The story “The Dinner Party” is a short but sweet narrative, The colonial official and his wife
gave a dinner party for Army officers and government attaches, as well as an American
naturalist and their wives. a lively debate occurs between a young girl and a Colonel,
discussing whether the woman or a man has more never control in which the girl feels that
women have progressed beyond their fear of seeing a mouse, while the colonel disagrees
claiming that males have better control in all situations.
The American then, observes that the hostess is extremely quiet, she directs a servant boy,
who rushes out of the room and sets a bowl of milk on the veranda outside the door. He
understands that milk from a bowl is snake bait. He searches the hall for it and concludes that
it is under the table. He invents a game to keep the guest motionless like a stone statue. He
doesn’t want to ruin the celebration, and he also doesn’t want the guest to get bitten by the
cobra. The Cobra emerges from beneath the table, heading for the bowl of milk outside, and
the American locks it out of the room and started counting down the final twenty seconds to
end the game.
His strategy works, the guest believes that the American was the hero instead of Mrs.Wynnes
because of a quiet, composed, and controlled action. she finally reveals that she is a true hero
who remained calm as the snake crawled over her foot.
Thus it is a strong statement that Women are not inferior to men in any aspect. In fact, they
show more never control than men, during a crisis.
(OR)
The story “The Dinner Party” is written by Mona Gardner.
Mona Gardner is an American author. The colonial official and his wife gave a dinner party for
Army officers and government attaches.
An American naturalist at the party is watching the argument and observe the hostess who is
acting strangely, gestures for bowl of milk to be put outside the door. The American
understand that, their is a cobra in the room, So, to calm down everyone, he plays a game of
control where they cannot move or they would lose money. When the cobra moves out for
the milk, he shuts they door. Then he finds out that the hostess had the most control in the
room, proving that the women can act bravely in a crisis.
Thus it is a strong statement that Women are not inferior to men in any aspect.