Test No 01[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Que. Read the extract and then do the activity. (12)[cite: 11]
Extract no. – 01, Page No. - 78 & 79, Total words - 309
[I had a very simple upbringing……………………………………. arts, music and literature.][cite: 11]
A1) Global understanding (2)[cite: 11]
a) Write whether the following sentences are True or False.
i) The writer belonged to rich family. -
ii) The writer was unable to understand the ‘grammar of music’.
iii) According to writer money is not everything in life.
iv) Art, music and literature don’t enrich our lives. -[cite: 11]
b) Complete the web.[cite: 11]
A2) Complex Factual (2)[cite: 11]
The writer’s childhood was culturally rich. Give reason.[cite: 11]
A3) Inference/Interpretation/Analysis (2)[cite: 11]
The life can be enriched except money. Explain from writer’s point of view.[cite: 11]
A4) Personal Response (2)[cite: 11]
i) Write memorable experiences in your childhood.
ii) ‘Literature enriches your life’. Express your views.[cite: 11]
A5) Language study (2)[cite: 11]
i) I developed my interest in literature and music during my school days (Use ‘Not only ………but also’)[cite: 11]
ii) I had learnt from my childhood. (Identify tense)[cite: 11]
iii) It was only when I entered the college that I got a watch. (Make it simple sentence)[cite: 11]
iv) I don’t understand the ‘grammar’ of music. (Change the voice)[cite: 11]
A6) Vocabulary (2)[cite: 11]
i) Find out synonyms for the following words from the passage.
a) facilities – b) in a large extent – c) enhance the quality – d) a social environment e) extremely – f) childhood treatment by parents[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 01[cite: 12]
A1) Global understanding (2)[cite: 12]
a) Write whether the following sentences are True or False.
i) False ii) True iii) True iv) False[cite: 12]
b) Complete the web.[cite: 12]
A2) The well-known poets like Vinda Karndikar, Mangesh Padgaonkar and Vasant Bapat used to visit writer’s home and he had listened their discussions about poetry and literature.[cite: 12] At the same time, he was witnesse of talk about Indian music by Pandit Kumar Gandharv, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Pandit Jasraj.[cite: 12]
A3) The writer was belonged to lower middle-class family.[cite: 12] The objects of comfort were not available in his house.[cite: 12] But he was groomed in well cultured family and heard the discussions about poetry and literature by well-known people.[cite: 12] So according to the writer art, music and literature give meaningfulness to your existence than money.[cite: 12]
A4) Personal Response (2)[cite: 12]
I still remember my childhood days, because those were funny days.[cite: 12] I used to play with my friends in river side.[cite: 12] My grandma used to tell stories at every night.[cite: 12] I enjoyed my childhood days with my siblings.[cite: 12]
ii) Literature is the mirror of life.[cite: 12] When a person reads literature his attitude towards life becomes change.[cite: 12] His thinking ability develops and reading of literature is also necessary for the development of personality.[cite: 12]
A5) Language study (2)[cite: 12]
i) I developed my interest not only in literature but also in music during my school days.[cite: 12]
ii) Past perfect tense.[cite: 12]
iii) After entering the college, I got a watch.[cite: 12]
iv) The ‘grammar’ of music is not understood by me.[cite: 12]
A6) a) amenities b) tremendously c) enrich d) milieu e) immensely f) upbringing[cite: 12]
Test No 02[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. 12[cite: 11]
[I was quite happy getting into IIT ……………………… strength came over me and gripped me] Extract No. 03 , Page No. 80[cite: 11]
A1] Complete the following table. 02[cite: 11]
Complete the table showing deficiency of writer with its describing adjective[cite: 11]
| Aspects | Adjective |
|---|---|
| Vocabulary | |
| Writer’s Pronunciation | |
| Construction of sentence | |
| Spoken English |
A2] Give Reason. 02[cite: 11]
Writer’s joy was short-lived. OR
Writer had developed an inferiority complex. OR
Writer was feeling quite lonely and terrified. OR
Writer wanted to run away from IIT & even Mumbai[cite: 11]
A3] Describe. 02[cite: 11]
Describe the event in mess table in hostel. OR
Writer felt extremely humiliated and upset after talking with Senior Guy.[cite: 11]
A4] Personal Response. 02[cite: 11]
Describe the incident when you felt upset in your past.[cite: 11]
A5] Language Study 02[cite: 11]
I had developed an inferiority complex (Begin your sentence ‘An inferiority …….)[cite: 11]
Not only did I have a very weak vocabulary, but my pronunciation also was terrible. (use ‘As well as’)[cite: 11]
It was only my self-esteem which stopped me (Remove ‘Which)[cite: 11]
Find out the sentence showing past habitual action.[cite: 11]
A6] Write down the noun form of the following words. 02[cite: 11]
i) Sophisticated ii) Arrogant iii) Different iv) Humiliated[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 02[cite: 12]
A1] Complete the following table. 02[cite: 12]
Complete the table showing deficiency of writer with its describing adjective[cite: 12]
| Aspects | Adjective |
|---|---|
| Vocabulary | Weak[cite: 12] |
| Writer’s Pronunciation | Terrible[cite: 12] |
| Construction of sentence | Awkward[cite: 12] |
| Spoken English | Pathetic[cite: 12] |
A2] In Solapur writer did not watch any building which was more than three storied, Mumbai was full of skyscrapers.[cite: 12] Most of the Student and Professors used to converse in English Whereas writer’s English was very poor.[cite: 12] Writer’s entire education was completed in Marathi medium so writer vocabulary was very weak, his spoken English was quite pathetic, his pronunciation of English word is terrible and also construction of sentence was very awkward.[cite: 12]
A3] When writer was sitting at mess table in the hostel sipping tea when a senior guy came there.[cite: 12] Being convent educated he was bit arrogant and wanted to pull his leg.[cite: 12] He was pointing out errors in his spoken sentence.[cite: 12] He insulted him and walked away.[cite: 12]
A4] accept any reasonable.[cite: 12]
A5] Language Study 02[cite: 12]
An inferiority complex had been developed by him[cite: 12]
I had a very weak vocabulary as well as my pronunciation was terrible.[cite: 12]
only my self-esteem stopped me[cite: 12]
Most of the students and professors used to converse in English.[cite: 12]
A6] Write down the noun form of the following words.[cite: 12]
i) Sophistication ii) Arrogance iii) Difference iv) Humiliation[cite: 12]
Test No 03[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. 12[cite: 11]
Extract No. 09 Page No. 84 & 85
[After working for all........................................ Thinking big][cite: 11]
A1] Global Understanding. 02[cite: 11]
Complete the web by making a list of the lessons and values that the writer cherishes and keep learning.[cite: 11]
A2] Complex Factual 02[cite: 11]
Explain how the writer began writing in Marathi as his second innings.[cite: 11]
A3] Interpretation. 02[cite: 11]
Guess how the writer’s books help many people to overcome their depression.[cite: 11]
A4] Personal Response 02[cite: 11]
'Books are the best friends’. Express your views.[cite: 11]
A5] Grammar 02[cite: 11]
i) There are a number of lessons and values that I cherish. (Make it simple)[cite: 11]
ii) I am touching the hearts of thousands. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with 'The hearts of thousands....)[cite: 11]
A6] Vocabulary 02[cite: 11]
Write the adjective forms of
i) curiosity
ii) autobiography.[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 03[cite: 12]
A1][cite: 12]
*(Other acceptable values: Rationality, Equality, Teamwork, Quest for excellence, Never say die, Thinking big)*[cite: 12]
A2] The writer worked for the software companies for many years and then decided to return to his first love i.e. to read and to write on various subjects concerning human life and existence that's why he left to offers of around 3 crore rupees per annum and became a writer.[cite: 12] In this way he began writing in Marathi as his second innings.[cite: 12]
A3] The writer has written many inspirational books in Marathi and English.[cite: 12] Some of his books have brought about very good changes in the lives of thousands of readers.[cite: 12] His autobiography 'Musafir’ and psychological book 'Manat' helped people (depressed readers) to come out of depression.[cite: 12] It's because of his books, more than a dozen have given up thoughts of committing suicide.[cite: 12] His books have helped his readers to start all fresh again in life.[cite: 12]
A4] I absolutely agree that books are the best friends because they entertain us, they motivate us, they teach us, they guide us, they educate us .[cite: 12] Books inspire us to do great things in life.[cite: 12]
A5]
i.) I cherish a number of lessons and values.[cite: 12]
ii) The hearts of thousands are being touched by me.[cite: 12]
A6]
i) curious[cite: 12]
ii) Autobiographical[cite: 12]
Test No 04[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. 12[cite: 11]
Extract No. 04 Page No. 80 & 81 Total Words: 301
[Despite hailing from Solapur, if I could ……………..of software engineers worldwide.][cite: 11]
A1 Global understanding 02[cite: 11]
Complete the web diagram showing writer's decisions to improve English_.[cite: 11]
A2 Give reason 02[cite: 11]
The writer should not give up to improve his knowledge of English because_.[cite: 11]
A3 Inference 02[cite: 11]
According to the writer, the Marathi speakers try to follow these 3 steps to speak English.[cite: 11]
A4 Personal response. 02[cite: 11]
Write the benefits of speaking fluent English.[cite: 11]
A5 Grammar. 02[cite: 11]
As I climbed the stairs of my hostel room, my plan was ready in my mind. (Rewrite the sentence using _ when).[cite: 11]
I wanted to achieve excellence. (Rewrite the sentence using gerund form of the infinitive)[cite: 11]
A6 Write the names of any four subjects in the exact. 02[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 04[cite: 12]
A1][cite: 12]
A2] Do he was from Solapur he was a rank holder in school college and IIT.[cite: 12] He had achieved awards in mathematics.[cite: 12] His academic achievement was good.[cite: 12]
A3] 1) Think in Marathi 2) Translate it in English 3) Somehow try to speak out these are translated English sentences.[cite: 12]
A4] The people who speak fluent English get status in society.[cite: 12] They are able to take higher education.[cite: 12] They can impress people in high class society beside they are appointed on different posts in multinational companies.[cite: 12]
A5]
1) When I climbed the stairs of my hostel room, my plan was ready in my mind.[cite: 12]
I wanted achieving excellence.[cite: 12]
A6] English, Marathi, Etymology, Phonetics[cite: 12]
Test No 05[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. 12[cite: 11]
[ I had a very simple upbringing……………..arts, music and literature.] Page No. 78 & 79[cite: 11]
A1. Global Understanding. 02[cite: 11]
Write whether the following statements are True or False.
1- The writer had all basic amenities in his home in his childhood.
2- Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy used to visit writer’s home.
3- Writer was greatly influenced by various writers, poets, dramatists, painters.
4- According to the writer, money is not so much important in our life.[cite: 11]
A1 Match the pairs. 02[cite: 11]
| A | B |
|---|---|
| 1) Writer | a) Shakespeare |
| 2) Poet | b) Pt. Kumar Gandharv |
| 3) Musician | c) Vinda Karandikar |
| 4) Dramatist | d) Charles Dickens |
A2- Complex Factual 02[cite: 11]
Describe writer’s childhood regarding his economic condition.
Mention the things by which writer developed his interest in literature and music.[cite: 11]
A3 Inference/ Interpretation/ Analysis 02[cite: 11]
Explain the impact of visit of great personalities on the writer.
Writer thinks that art, music and literature are important in our life, because….[cite: 11]
A4 Personal Response 02[cite: 11]
Describe your childhood in your own words.
Do you agree that money does not mean everything in life? Explain.[cite: 11]
A5 Language Study 02[cite: 11]
I) 1) They used to talk about Keshavsut, Mardhekar, Shakespeare. (Use ‘would’)
2) Most of the times, the topics of discussion at our home were about music, literature, paintings, sculptures etc. (Make it a compound sentence)
3) We were a lower middle-class family. ( Make it negative without changing meaning.)
II) Find out the sentences showing habitual action in the past.[cite: 11]
A6- Vocabulary[cite: 11]
1) Find out words related with – ‘Art’
2) Find out the meanings of –
a) upbringing b) tremendous c) milieu d) enrich
3) Form at least one word from following words like --write-writer
a) Music b) Poem c) Paint d) Drama[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 05[cite: 12]
A1- 1- False 2- False 3- True 4-True[cite: 12]
A1[cite: 12]
| A | B |
|---|---|
| 1) Writer | d) Charles Dickens[cite: 12] |
| 2) Poet | c) Vinda Karandikar[cite: 12] |
| 3) Musician | b) Pt. Kumar Gandharv[cite: 12] |
| 4) Dramatist | a) Shakespeare[cite: 12] |
A2 I) Writer had a very simple upbringing in a lower middle-class family.[cite: 12] They did not have basic amenities such as fan, a refrigerator, a geyser, a dining table and a gas stove in their home.[cite: 12] In college he got a watch and some other amenities.[cite: 12]
II) Writer developed interest in literature and music due to the visits of great writers, poets, dramatists, musicians like Vinda Karandikar, Mangesh Padgaonkar, Vasant Bapat, Pt. Kumar Gandharv Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Pt. Jasraj to his home and their discussions related with literature, music and art.[cite: 12]
A3 I) The writers, the poets, the dramatists, the musicians visited the writer’s home and their discussions made the writer love the arts.[cite: 12] The interest in music and literature was developed.[cite: 12] He came to know that these things enrich our lives and put the meaning into our existence.[cite: 12]
II) Writer thinks that art, music and literature are important in our life, because they enrich our lives and give meaningful purpose for existence of our life.[cite: 12]
A4- i) I am from middle class family.[cite: 12] In my childhood there were no mobiles or T.V.,computers[cite: 12] But my father provided us many books like ‘Mrutyunjay’, Swami’, ‘Chhava’, ‘ Swami Vivekanand’, ‘Geeta’ etc.[cite: 12] In my home also we all used to discuss about stories, characters in particular books.[cite: 12] So, my childhood is little bit culturally rich like the writer.[cite: 12]
II) Yes, of course, I agree that money does not mean everything in life, otherwise all richest persons would have looked happy.[cite: 12] I think money is necessary to fulfill our basic needs but to fulfill our life in real sense, we have to follow moral values recommended by greatest personalities.[cite: 12]
A5 1)- They would talk about Keshavsut, Mardhekar, Shakespeare.[cite: 12]
2)Most of the times there were discussions upon some topics and these topics were about music, literature, painting, sculptures etc.[cite: 12]
3)We were not an upper-class family.[cite: 12]
ii) The statements showing ‘Habitual action in the past’-[cite: 12]
a) Poets like Vinda Karandikar, Mangesh Padgaonkar and Vasant Bapat used to visit our home.[cite: 12]
b) They used to talk about Keshavsut,Mardhekar, Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy.[cite: 12]
A6- i) - Words related with ‘Art’-[cite: 12]
Music, Literature, Painting, Drama, Poet[cite: 12]
II) Meaning-[cite: 12]
upbringing- nurture[cite: 12]
tremendous- to a very great extent[cite: 12]
milieu- setting or social environment[cite: 12]
enrich- improve or enhance the quality or value of[cite: 12]
III) 1) music- musician[cite: 12]
2)poem- poet[cite: 12]
3)paint- painter[cite: 12]
4)drama- dramatist.[cite: 12]
Test No 06[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. 12[cite: 11]
Extract No. 8 , Page No. 83 & 84
“I spent 32 years in ………………………………………………………………as a writer in Marathi began.”[cite: 11]
A1. Global Understanding. 2[cite: 11]
Read the following statements and write down true statements.
1. I had written 4 books with 500-700 pages each on Information technology.
2. In today’s world, everything is possible without team work.
3. You need to treat your subordinates and your colleagues as friends.
4. I wanted to return to my first love i.e. to travel and explore the world.[cite: 11]
A2. Complex Factual. 2[cite: 11]
The writer learnt new things when he was running large companies. List them.[cite: 11]
A3. Inference. 2[cite: 11]
After working for so many years, the writer starts his second innings. Describe the second phase of the writer’s life.[cite: 11]
A4. Personal Response. 2[cite: 11]
Passion is more important than wealth. Explain.[cite: 11]
A5. Language study. 2[cite: 11]
1) I gave up two offers of around 3 crore rupees per annum to become a writer (Begin the sentence with ‘two offers ……)[cite: 11]
2) Nothing is possible without team work. (Make it affirmative sentence)[cite: 11]
A6. Vocabulary. 2[cite: 11]
Write down antonyms of the following words by adding a prefix:
1) Important
2) Successful
3) possible
4) Professional[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 06[cite: 12]
A1. True statements. 2[cite: 12]
1. I had written 4 books with 500-700 pages each on Information technology.[cite: 12]
2. You need to treat your subordinates and your colleagues as friends.[cite: 12]
A2. 1. The importance of team work.[cite: 12] You cannot be successful without team work.[cite: 12]
2. You should not be a loner and egoistic person.[cite: 12]
3. You must lead from the front by setting a good example in front of your staff.[cite: 12]
4. Treat your colleagues and subordinates as friends.[cite: 12]
A3. After working for so many years for large companies, the writer wanted to return to his first love i.e. to read and write on various subjects concerning human life and existence.[cite: 12] Therefore, he gave up two offers of 3 crore rupees to become a writer.[cite: 12] This is how writer’s second innings as a writer in Marathi began.[cite: 12]
A4. Personal Response.[cite: 12]
Passion is more important than wealth in life.[cite: 12] Because, wealth cannot give us mental peace and satisfaction in life.[cite: 12] We must be passionate about what you do.[cite: 12] Your passion ignites your work like a rocket.[cite: 12]
A5. Language study.[cite: 12]
1) Two offers of around 3 crore rupees per annum were given up by me to become a writer.[cite: 12]
2) Everything is impossible without team work.[cite: 12]
A6. Vocabulary.[cite: 12]
1) Unimportant[cite: 12]
2) Unsuccessful[cite: 12]
3) Impossible[cite: 12]
4) Unprofessional[cite: 12]
Test No 07[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Read the following extract and do all the activities. 12[cite: 11]
Extract no 2 Page No. 79 & 80 Total Words: 320
(This is not to say----------------very good rank in the same.)[cite: 11]
A.1 Say whether the following sentences are true or false 02[cite: 11]
1. The narrator did not like Science or Mathematics.
2. The narrator scored 100% marks in Mathematics.
3. The narrator’s skill as solving problems helped him in his IIT entrance exam.
4. The narrator stood 1st in the University in all subjects.[cite: 11]
A.2 Describe 02[cite: 11]
Describe the way of narrator for developing a problem-solving attitude.[cite: 11]
A.3 Find out 02[cite: 11]
Find out the narrator’s achievement in Mathematics.[cite: 11]
A.4 Personal response 02[cite: 11]
Express your opinion regarding ‘Qualities required for excellence.’[cite: 11]
A.5 Language study 02[cite: 11]
1. I used to love problem solving. (Rewrite the sentences using would.)[cite: 11]
2. These problems were not a part of the Curriculum, but I enjoyed the whole process. (Rewrite using ‘though’.)[cite: 11]
A.6 Vocabulary 02[cite: 11]
Write the verb forms of the following.
1. Maximum 2. Examination 3. Challenging 4. Beauty.[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 07[cite: 12]
A.1 Say whether the following sentences are true or false[cite: 12]
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True[cite: 12]
A.2 Describe[cite: 12]
The narrator did not study subjects only for scoring maximum marks in the examination.[cite: 12] He used to study these subjects for its inherent beauty.[cite: 12] He used to love solving problems and finding the most elegant method of solving them.[cite: 12]
A.3 Find out[cite: 12]
The narrator loved solving problems of 9th when he was in 7th .[cite: 12] He scored 100% marks in Mathematics in almost all the examination that he appeared for from 1st standard until IIT.[cite: 12] He also stood first in University in all subjects put together.[cite: 12]
A.4 Personal response[cite: 12]
In my view quality required for excellence is vision, hard work, team work, persistence, and hunger for getting more knowledge etc.[cite: 12]
A.5 Language study[cite: 12]
1. I would love problem solving.[cite: 12]
2. Though these problems were not a part of the curriculum, I enjoyed the whole process.[cite: 12]
A.6 Vocabulary[cite: 12]
1. Maximum -maximize 2. Examination- examine -[cite: 12]
3. Challenging -challenge 4. Beauty - beautify.[cite: 12]
Test No 08[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Read the following extract and do all the activities. 12[cite: 11]
“ I was quite happy ……….. came over me and gripped me.”
Extract No. 03 Page No. 80 Total Words: 280[cite: 11]
A.1 True or False 02[cite: 11]
1) The writer had his entire education in English.
2) The writer had developed superiority complex.
3) He wanted to run away from IIT.
4) He felt extremely humiliated and upset.[cite: 11]
A.2 Give reason:- 02[cite: 11]
The writer had a lot of problems speaking in English. Give its reasons.[cite: 11]
A.3 Find Out 02[cite: 11]
Find out the things which caused to feel the writer extremely humiliated and upset.[cite: 11]
A.4 Personal Response 02[cite: 11]
Describe your ambition in short.[cite: 11]
A.5 Language Study 02[cite: 11]
1) My spoken English was quite pathetic. (Frame Wh - question to get underlined part as an answer.)[cite: 11]
2) I felt extremely humiliated and upset. (Make it exclamatory sentence.)[cite: 11]
A.6 Vocabulary 02[cite: 11]
Find the words from the extract which mean.
Proud
lacking confidence
arousing pity
lack of self-esteem or feeling of inadequacy.[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 08[cite: 12]
A.1 True or False[cite: 12]
False
False
True
True[cite: 12]
A.2 The writer had lot of problems speaking in English because his vocabulary was very weak, his construction of sentences was very awkward, his spoken English was quite pathetic, his pronunciation was terrible, he had a very weak vocabulary.[cite: 12]
A.3 A senior guy was a convent educated with fairly sophisticated English in spoken or colloquial.[cite: 12] He was a bit arrogant and wanted to pull writer’s leg.[cite: 12] He tried to engage in some conversation with the writer and started pointing out errors in everything that the writer said.[cite: 12] He walked away after insulting the writer.[cite: 12]
A.4 My ambition is to become a dancer.[cite: 12] It is my choice and interest.[cite: 12] I have always had the instinct for dancing from an early age.[cite: 12] I have already joined a dance class.[cite: 12] My parents always support me.[cite: 12]
A.5 1) How was my spoken English?[cite: 12]
2) How humiliated and upset I felt![cite: 12]
A.6 1) Proud – arrogant[cite: 12]
2) lacking confidence – diffident[cite: 12]
3) arousing pity – pathetic[cite: 12]
4) lack of self-esteem or feeling of inadequacy – inferiority complex.[cite: 12]
Test No 09[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Read the following extract and do all the activities.
Extract no. 2, Page no.79 & 80, Total words – 320
Extract – ‘This is not to say………………… rank in the same.[cite: 11]
A1. State whether the following statements are True or false (2)[cite: 11]
1. Writer didn't like science and mathematics. –
2. Writer loved solving problems of physics and mathematics and of the nine standards when he was in in 10th standard –
3. Writer scored 100% marks in mathematics in almost all the examinations bearing only few times -
4. Writer appeared for the entrance examination of IIT though he stood first in the university. -[cite: 11]
A2 List the Spectacular academic achievements of the writer. 02[cite: 11]
A3. Give reason (2)[cite: 11]
The writer developed a problem-solving attitude because......[cite: 11]
A4 Personal Response –[cite: 11]
Do you like Mathematics? Justify[cite: 11]
A5 Language study (Do as directed)[cite: 11]
1. You could get an admission into IIT without the entrance test if you had secured the first rank in the university. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘unless’)[cite: 11]
2. I enjoyed the whole process (begin the sentence with ‘the whole process'......)[cite: 11]
A6. Match the word from the extract in column ‘A’ with its meaning in column ‘B’ (2)[cite: 11]
| A | B |
|---|---|
| i) inherent | a. the subject comprising a course of study |
| ii) elegant | b. existing in something as permanent |
| iii) curriculum | c. vert quickly |
| iv) rapidly | d. stylish in appearance or manner |
Model Answer Test No 09[cite: 12]
A1. State whether the following statements are True or false (2)[cite: 12]
1. false 2. False 3. true 4. true[cite: 12]
A2 Ans.- i) Scored hundred percent marks in Mathematics in almost all the examinations[cite: 12]
ii) He stood 16 th in SSC board[cite: 12]
iii) He stood first in the university in all subjects[cite: 12]
iv) Secured good rank in IIT exam.[cite: 12]
A3. The writer developed a problem-solving attitude because......[cite: 12]
Ans. I) he used to love to get involved in problem solving.[cite: 12] ii) he also enjoyed finding out the most elegant method of solving the problems.[cite: 12] Iii) he wanted to look beyond marks or examination[cite: 12]
A4 I like Mathematics very much.[cite: 12] According to me Mathematics is a very interesting subject.[cite: 12] It is very essential subject for our day to day activities.[cite: 12] I enjoyed solving problems.[cite: 12] When we successful in solving any difficult problem then this joy knew no bound[cite: 12]
A5 1. You could not get an admission into IIT without the entrance test unless you had secured the first rank in the university.[cite: 12]
2. The whole process was enjoyed by me.[cite: 12]
A6.[cite: 12]
| A | B |
|---|---|
| i) inherent | b. existing in something as permanent[cite: 12] |
| ii) elegant | d. stylish in appearance or manner[cite: 12] |
| iii) curriculum | a. the subject comprising a course of study[cite: 12] |
| iv) rapidly | c. vert quickly[cite: 12] |
Test No 10[cite: 11]
Questions[cite: 11]
Que.- Read the following extract and do the activities given below. 12
Total words: 278 (It is very difficult become……………. Information Technology as my career.)[cite: 11]
A1] Global Understanding 02[cite: 11]
Write whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Being a topper in GRE exam, writer was thinking about to settle in U.S.
2. Human curiosity makes great progress in science and technology.
3. Writer believes in non-rationalism.
4. Writer has done his career in IIT.[cite: 11]
A2] Complex Factual 02[cite: 11]
Describe the values learnt by the writer during his IIT days.[cite: 11]
A3] Inference/ Interpretation/ Analysis 02[cite: 11]
Give reasons
1) The thought of migrating to the U.S. never touched the writer’s mind, because….
2) It was a period of renaissance for the writer because……[cite: 11]
A4] Personal Response 02[cite: 11]
Do you feel that it is prestigious to make career in abroad than India?[cite: 11]
A5] Language Study 02[cite: 11]
Do as directed
1. It is very difficult to become a master or an expert in all these subjects. (Make it negative without changing the meaning)[cite: 11]
2. Serving India and her people was far more important to us. (Rewrite the sentence by using ‘Infinitive’)[cite: 11]
3. We used to discuss about relativity, Big Bang, aesthetics and literature. (Use ‘would’ and rewrite the sentence)[cite: 11]
A6] Vocabulary 02[cite: 11]
a) Give the full forms of
1) GRE 2) IIT
b) Write adjectives of
1) migrate 2) curiosity[cite: 11]
Model Answer Test No 10[cite: 12]
A1 1. False 2. True 3. False 4. True[cite: 12]
A2 Writer learnt humility, humanity, curiosity in his IIT days.[cite: 12] He believed in rationalism and equality for all the castes, creeds, races, genders and religions.[cite: 12] His work for country shows patriotism.[cite: 12]
A3 1) The thought of migrating to the U.S. never touched the writer’s mind, because he thought going to U.S. is not important in his life.[cite: 12] He desired to understand the world and how it works.[cite: 12] He wanted to serve India and her people, not the foreigners.[cite: 12]
2) It was a period of renaissance for the writer because he dived into all the branches of knowledge through discussion about relativity, Big Bang, aesthetics, literature, philosophy, economics and many other subjects’ day-night.[cite: 12] He has understood the world and its way of working through discussion and reading.[cite: 12]
A4 Not at all, I do not think like this because I can make the best career in India.[cite: 12] I think, we can make our India ‘Developed’ by using our best talent.[cite: 12] We should dedicate our brain, our ideas, to make India prestigious.[cite: 12] We should use our talent for India.[cite: 12]
A5 1) It is not easy to become a master or an expert in all these subjects.[cite: 12]
2)To serve India and her people was far more important to us.[cite: 12]
3)We would discuss about relativity, Big Bang, aesthetics, literature and philosophy.[cite: 12]
A6 a) 1- GRE- Graduate Record Examination
2- IIT- Indian Institute Of Technology[cite: 12]
b) 1- migrate- migratory
2- curiosity- curious.[cite: 12]
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