Code No: 07A1BS01 Unit - VI

ENGLISH

1. How did Delia earn the fifteen dollars that she threw on the table at the end of
the week?
2. How did Joe earn his eighteen dollars?
3. Why did Joe need to wash his hands so hard before Delia returned?
4. At what point in the story did Delia and Joe guess the truth about the other?
5. Why was Delia’s laughter not very joyous when she tried to explain the fact
that her hand was in a bandage?
6. Is this a story about great art or great love?
7. How did Joe and Delia come to know each other?
8. What did Delia do to maintain Joe in his studies?
9. What did Joe do to share the trouble of Delia?
10. What was the story invented by Delia for earning money? What was she
doing actually?
11. “Delia arrived, her right hand tied up in a shapeless bundle of wraps and
bandages.” –What had happened to her hand? What did she tell to Joe?
12. How did Joe try to maintain the secrecy of his job? Why did he take up that
job?
13. How could Joe extract the truth from Delia?
14. What were the stories invented by Joe and Delia about their works?
15. Joe Larrabe and Delia Caruthers are considered as an ideal couple – Discuss.
16. Do you think Joe and Delia deceived each other? Discuss.
17. “When one loves one’s art no service seems too hard”, is the motto on which
Joe and Delia struggled for each other – Explain
18. “What can be more human than sacrifice that one makes for the other?” –
How does the writer justify this in his story “A Service of Love”?
19. Bring out the human interest in the story, “A Service of Love” with reference
to Joe and Delia.
20. “The story is about the traits of two young people who sacrifice oneself for the
other as they have a strong bond of love between them.” - Explain
21. ‘The couple cooked up imaginary characters out of love towards each other. If
you agree to this statement’, give reasons. If you disagree give reasons.
22. What were the stories invented by Joe and Delia about their works?
23. Was the launch of Prithvi smooth? What was the response of the West to the
launch of Prithvi?
24. What were the set backs in the successful launch of Agni?
25. What was the mood in India during the Gulf war of 1991? How did the
successful testing of the missiles assuage the situation?
26. How does the author Kalam view technology? What are Dr. Kalam’s views on
technology?
27. Why, according to Kalam, should the culture of working for material
possessions be discarded?
28. Describe the development and ultimate launch of Prithvi and Agni missiles.
29. State briefly how Kalam achieved recognition and meritorious awards and his
reaction to them?
30. How does Kalam differentiate technology from science?
Code No: 07A1BS01 Unit - VII
ENGLISH

Reading Comprehension

1. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
Last Spring my wife suggested that I call in a man to look at our
lawn-mower. It had broken down the previous summer, and though I promised to
repair it, I have never got round to it. I would hear of suggestion and said that I
would fix it myself. One Saturday afternoon I hauled the machine into the garden
and had a close look at it. As far as I could see, it only needed a minor adjustment:
a turn of a screw here, a little tightening up there, a drop of oil and it would be as
good as new. Inevitably the repair job was not quite so simple. The mower firmly
refused to mow, so I decided to dismantle it and did so.
The weeks passed and the grass grew. When my wife nagged me to
do something about it, I told her that either I would have to buy a new mower or
let the grass grow. Needless to say that our house is now surrounded by a jungle.
Buried somewhere in deep grass, there is a rusting lawn-mower which I have
promised to repair one day.

1. When did the lawn-mower stop working?

2. ‘I would fix it myself’. Why did the writer think so?
3. Why did the grass grow so much?
4. Where is his lawn mower now?
5. What was his wife’s suggestion?

2. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
The healing powers of plants were demonstrated to me when I was
a boy of about ten. I had developed an acute persistent abdominal pain that did not
respond readily to hospital medication. In total desperation my mother took me to
Egya Mensa, a well-known herbalist in my home-town in the western province of
Ghana. He had earned the reputation of offering excellent help when they were
confronted with difficult cases where western medicine had failed to effect a cure.
Over the years I have come to distinguish three types of medicinal
practitioners in African Societies. The first is the herbalist, who generally enjoys
the prestige and reputation being the real traditional medical professional. The
second group represents the divine healers. Thirdly the witch-doctor, who is
credited with ability to intercept the evil deeds of a witch.
All three kinds of practitioners have managed to keep the rural and
urban populations in reasonable health. They have done well by relying on herbs
for actual treatment.
1. Why was the author taken to Egya Mensa?
2. How did Egya Mensa become a renowned herbalist?
3. How do witch-doctors treat their patients?
4. What do the three types of medicinal practitioners rely on?
 5. What is the status of traditional medicinal practitioners in African
culture?

3. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
It is said that in modern age, newspapers are the greatest power. It
is not only for daily news that we should read newspapers but also to increase our
information and general knowledge. A person who does not know what is going
on around him or in other parts of the world is like the frog confined to a well.
There are good newspapers as well as bad newspapers. We should avoid reading
bad newspapers as they indulge in giving only sensational and often untrue
reports. We should not support newspapers which try to incite communal friction.
Therefore, instead of picking up cheap newspapers we should read standard,
impartial newspapers.

1. Why should we read newspapers?

2. Who is like the frog in a well?
3. Why should we not read bad newspapers?
4. Why should we go for impartial papers?
5. What is powerful in this modern age? Why?

4. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
Some years ago an expert on automation, Sir Leon Bagrit said that
in the future, computers would be developed which would be small enough to
carry in the pocket. Ordinary people would then be able to use them to obtain
valuable information. Computers could be plugged into a national network and be
used like radios. For instance, people going on holiday could be informed about
weather conditions; car drivers can be given alternative routes when there are
traffic jams. It will also be possible to make tiny translating machines. It is
impossible to assess the importance of a machine of this sort, for many
international misunderstandings are caused simply through our failure to
understand each other. Thus, computers are the most efficient servants man has
ever had and there is no limit to the way they can be used to improve our lives.

1. What could be the development in the field of computers?

2. What are the advantages of a computer plugging into a national
network?
3. ‘Efficient servant’ means ______
4. Why is it impossible to assess the importance of a machine of this
sort?
5. How can computers be used to improve our lives?

Situational Dialogues
 5. A friend of yours is a movie addict. Try to impress upon him the urgent
need to divert his attention towards studies since examinations are very
near. Build an appropriate dialogue.
6. You wish to go abroad for further studies but your parents insist that
you should stay with them and do some business. Try to convince
them using persuasive language. Build an appropriate dialogue.
7. Construct a dialogue between your friend and your self about the need
to maintain punctuality in attending college.
8. Write a situational dialogue between you and a co- railway passenger
about the catering services in the trains.
9. You have sent a gift to your sister through courier service. But the gift
has not reached her yet. Write a dialogue where you present the matter
to the courier agent.
10. Build a dialogue between a customer and the shop-keeper. The
customer complains that the T.V. he bought from the shop is not
functioning well. Write a dialogue on this situation.
11. Construct a dialogue between two friends about the late coming of
trains.
12. Construct a dialogue between two friends. One met with an accident
and the other makes an enquiry of that accident.
13. You are soon going abroad for higher studies. You meet your professor
to know the prospects of your career there. Build a dialogue.

Letter Writing

14. Write a letter to the Commissioner of Municipality about the poor

sanitary conditions in your locality and necessary steps to be taken.
15. Write a letter of complaint to your dealer regarding the problem of
lack of proper cooling in your fridge.
16. Write a letter to your friend describing the Technical Fest that you
have actively participated in your college.
17. You have purchased 100 P.Cs from, a regional dealer. The post sales
services have been bad, in spite of your repeated requests. Write a
letter of complaint to the manufacturer.
18. Write a letter to your parents about your college life and about your
future hopes and plans.
19. You are a recently passed out graduate of Engineering. Apply for the
post of Software Engineer advertised by TCS in the Times of India
dated 05-05-2009. Submit a Resume along with a covering letter to the
Human Resource Manager.
20. Write a letter of complaint to the Municipal authorities drawing
attention to the inadequate water supply in your locality.
21. Write a letter to the Editor of a news paper on rash driving.

Essay Writing
22. Write an essay on the topic ‘Evils of drug addiction’.
23. Write an essay on the topic “Effective communication is the backbone
of success”.
24. Write an essay on ‘Terrorism: The Biggest Menace’.
25. Give your views on the topic ‘Effective Communication Skills – an
Asset for Engineers.
26. Write an essay on ‘The role of youth in protecting democratic values ’.
27. Write an essay on ‘The Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet.’
28. Write an essay on the steps to be taken to eradicate illiteracy in our
country.
29. Write an essay on the merits and demerits of computerization.
30. Write an essay on the role of media in building a responsible society.
Code No: 07A1BS01 Unit - VIII
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One Word substitutes

1. Supply one word substitute for each of the following
i. A poem of mourning.
ii. One who champions the cause of women.
iii. One who loves mankind.
iv. A word no longer in use.
v. One who walks in one’s sleep.
2. Supply one word substitute for each of the following
i. One who does not drink wine
ii. One who collects postage stamps
. iii. One that lives on others
iv. A game or battle where no party wins
v. The study of rocks and soils.
3. Supply one word substitute for each of the following
i. One who treats the diseases of the old.
ii. A man who hates marriage.
iii. The dead body of an animal.
iv. One who cannot be easily pleased.
v. Study of speech words.

4. Supply one word substitute for each of the following

i. Murder of one’s own father.
ii. One who is gifted with several talents.
iii. Having a passion for stealing.
iv. One who sells sweets and pastries.
v. A remedy which can cure all ailments.

Common Errors
5. Correct the following sentences.
i. He is working in this office for three years.
ii. The scenery of Kashmir is better than Shimla.
iii Kalidasa not only wrote plays but also kavyas.
iv. Harika is my cousin sister.
v. They planned the picnic, were they?
6. Correct the following sentences.
i. The husband as well as the wife need advice.
ii. The short story is the best of the two.
iii. He is neither brilliant at languages nor sciences.
iv. The river has overflown its banks.
v. Ravi never drinks coffee, is he?
 7. Correct the following sentences.
i. Tell me what is your name.
ii. She is owning a big house in Hyderabad.
iii. If it will rain, our programme will be cancelled.
iv. These kind of books should never be read.
v. He went to the market, was he?
8. Correct the following sentences.
i. I and my brother ran together.
ii. They will come if you will invite them.
iii. He has returned from London last week.
iv. This car is superior than that car.
v. Karuna has not bought a car yet, isn’t she?

9. Correct the following sentences.

i. The climate of Ooty is better than Chennai.
ii. I shall call you when the dinner will be ready.
iii. I am thirty five years.
iv. The book will not only be liked by men but also by women.
v. Mary sings, is she?

Articles & Prepositions (5x5=25)

10. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles and prepositions
i. We want _____ help of _____ few volunteers.
ii. You must apologize _______ him ________ the wrong you
have done.
iii. This is _____ unfortunate incident.
iv. Mr. Roy knows Hindi ______ Telugu.
v. The job is _____ my reach.
11. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles and prepositions.
i. He had to repent _____ what he had done.
ii. You cannot count ____ him for help.
iii. After _____ year or two _____ question can be considered.
iv. My father is ____ bank officer. He goes to_____bank at 9’0
clock in the morning.
v. Sarala is good ____ singing.
12. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles and prepositions.
i. The scooter fell ___ a ditch.
ii. What have you been dreaming ____?
iii. . I saw _____ one-eyed beggar.
iv. There is _____ book lying on_____table.
 v. Please comply _____ my request.
13. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles and prepositions.
i. My uncle was afflicted _______ a serious illness and was almost
confined ______bed ______ more than two months.
ii. He was very much pleased ____his achievement .
iii. . I’ve kept____ egg for you on the table. You can eat ____egg
in the evening.
iv. Yesterday ____ European called at my office.
v. My voice reverberated ________ the walls of the castle.
14. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles and prepositions
i. He was killed______ a man _____ a dagger.
ii. It is not always easy to sympathize ______ an unfortunate man.
iii. He is ___ M.A. but his brother is ____ B.A.
iv. I saw _____ hawker selling his wares in the street.
v. The photograph was lying____ a shelf ____many others.

Tenses
15. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
i. If he asked me, I __________(help) him.
ii. The girl fell asleep while she ____________ (watch) the T.V.
iii. Ravi usually ________(sit) at the back of his class.
iv. They _________ (repair) the old bridge now.
v. The train _________ (leave) the platform an hour ago.
16. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
i. It ___________(rain) since 8 ‘O’ clock in the morning.
ii. When I met him last, he _______ (learn) French for six months.
iii. The train ________ (leave) the platform before we arrived.
iv. If I am invited, I_______ (attend) the function.
v. He _______ (finish) the work before we reached the garage.
17. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
i. English _______ (speak) all over the world.
ii. She met with an accident, while she _______ (cross) the road.
iii. He ___________ (read) the novel since 9 o’ clock.
iv. If he had played sensibly, we _______ (win) the match.
v. I met Rahul yesterday, but I_______ (not, see) him today.
18. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
i. The telephone rang while I ________ (talk) to my friend.
ii. When he _______ (teach) all the boys remained silent
iii. The dish ______ (taste) delicious.
iv. If wishes _____ (be) horses, beggars would ride them.
v. She______(arrive) from Chennai just now.
19. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
i. She _________ (sleep) till eight o’ clock in the morning.
ii. Akbar _____ (rule) India long ago.
iii. Jenny _______(wait) for me when I arrived.
iv. If he asked me, I _______(help) him.
 v. When I reached the meeting hall the president ________ (start)
his lecture.
20. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
i. He _______ (go) to office by bus.
ii. It _______ (rain) when I met him.
iii. The Joint Director ______ (work) here since2001.
iv. If he runs fast, he ______ (catch) the train
v. Leela ______ (read) a novel now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

21. Write synonyms for the following words.
i. Elegant
ii. Menace
iii. Dexterous
iv. Hideous
v. Apparent

22. Write synonyms for the following words.

i. Fragile
ii. Valiant
iii. Conspicuous
iv. Massive
v. Mutilate
23. Write antonyms for the following words.
i. Extravagant
ii. Benevolent
iii. Culminate
iv. Obsolete
v. Ridiculous
24. Write antonyms for the following words.
i. Robust
ii. Conservative
iii. Vague
iv. Absurd
v. Obvious

Prefixes & Suffixes

25. Supply Prefix/ Suffix to complete the words.
i. ____competence: Lack of ability or skill to do something
successfully.
ii. _____ expensive: not costing a lot of money.
iii. __ precedented: never having happened or existed in the past.
iv. Break___: Something that ahs been broken.
v. Flex___ : Able to bend or to be bent easily without breaking.
26. Supply Prefix/ Suffix to complete the words.
 i. ___reputable: Not trusted or respected.
ii. ___engage: to (cause to) become separate; to stop being
connected.
iii. ____politicize: to cause to have no political connections.
iv. Tax___: The system of taxing people.
v. Employ__: A person or organization that employees people.

Idioms & Phrases

27. Give the exact meaning of the Idiomatic expressions/Phrases given
below.
i. To get in hot waters
ii. Between the devil and the deep sea
iii. A feather in the cap
iv. To meet one’s waterloo
v. To cut both ends
28. Give the exact meaning of the Idiomatic expressions/Phrases given
below.
i. To bury the hatchet.
ii. To have cold feet
iii. To spill the beans
iv. To clinch the issue
v. Adam’s ale

Words often confused.

29. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word from the brackets.
i. W. B. Yeats makes several ______ (allusions/ illusions) to
Indian mythology in his poems.
ii. They pulled out of the deal at the last minute leaving us _____
(hi/high) and dry.
iii. There will be new _____ (curbs / kerbs) on drink-driving from
next week.
iv. The barbecue was ruined by a downpour of _____.
(rain/rein/reign)
v. Coffee _____ (beans/beens) are the seeds of the coffee tree.

30. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word from the brackets.
i. Some displayed their _____ (wares/wears) on stalls, while
others had just spread them out on the pavement.
ii. When planting a young tree, fasten it to a short ______ (steak/
stake) to support it.
iii. Would you like a _____ (role/roll) and butter with your soup?
iv. Not everybody agreed that winning was the _____ (be-all/bee-
all) and end-all.
v. She gave him a long _____ (stare/stair) but didn't answer his
question.

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