Q.1 A Read the extract and complete the activity given below.
[12]
[This is not to say……
……… a very good rank in the same.]
[ Textbook pages no. 79&80]
A.1 Global understanding [02]
State whether the following statements are true or false.
1. The writer did not like Mathematics and Science.
2. The writer studied Mathematics and Science only
for scoring maximum marks in exams.
3. The writer’s skill at solving problems helped him in
his IIT entrance exam.
4. The writer scored 100 percent marks in
Mathematics in every examination he appeared for.
Ans.
1. The writer did not like Mathematics and
Science. - False
2. The writer studied Mathematics and Science
only for scoring maximum marks in exams.-
False
3. The writer’s skill at solving problems helped
him in his IIT entrance exam. - True
4. The writer scored 100 percent marks in
Mathematics in every examination he appeared
for. – False
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A.2 Complex factual [02]
List the achievement of the writer in
Mathematics.
Ans:
a. The writer loved solving problems of Mathematics
of the 9th standard when he was in the 7th.
b. the writer scored 100 percent marks in
Mathematics in almost all the examinations that he
appeared for, from the 1st standard until IIT, barring
only a few times. He also stood 1st in the University
in all subjects put together.
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A.3 Inference/ Analysis [02]
Complete the following:
The writer developed a problem-solving attitude
because--------------
Ans.
The writer developed a problem-solving attitude
because—
a. He did not study subjects only for scoring maximum
marks in the examinations. He used to study these
subjects or any subjects for that matter for its
inherent beauty.
b. He used to get involved in solving them.
A.4 Personal response [02]
We should study any subject. Do you agree?
Give your reasons.
Ans.
Every subject has its own inherent beauty and uses.
We should study a subject because of its beauty.
While science and technology are important to make
our daily lives easy, arts, music and literature enrich
our lives and put meaning into our existence. Every
subject helps in some way in the progress of mankind.
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A.5 Language study [02]
Do as directed.
1. I was feeling quite lonely and terrified in Mumbai.
[Rewrite in Simple Present Tense]
Ans.
I feel quite lonely and terrified in Mumbai.
b. I did not fully understand their discussions but I
was immensely impressed. [Remove ‘but’]
Ans.
Although I did not fully understand their discussions,
I was immensely impressed.
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A.6 Vocabulary [02]
Find the synonyms of the following words from the passage.
1. Nurture
2. Hugely
3. Setting
4. Intrinsic
Ans.
1. Nurture - Upbringing
2. Hugely - Tremendously
3. Setting - Milieu
4. Intrinsic - Inherent
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Extract No 02
Q.1A Read the extract and complete the activity given
below:[12]
[As I climbed the stairs……
……………….global software companies.]
[ Textbook page 81]
A.1 Global understanding [02]
Make a list of different steps that the writer undertook to improve his
English speaking skills.
Ans. To improve his English the writer:
1. Decided to also think in English before speaking in English.
2. Started reading English newspapers and English novels.
3. Studied the roots of the words and how to pronounce them.
4. Used to stand in front of the mirror and practice speaking, realising
his mistakes and correcting them himself all the time and improvising
day by day.
A.2 Complex Factual [02]
Describe the writer’s achievements after achieving mastery
over the English language.
Ans.
After achieving mastery over the English language—
a. His fear for English disappeared.
b. He started feeling quite confident about speaking in
English at length with anybody.
c. He started feeling at home in his hostel.
d. He could give presentations with ease.
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A.3 Inference/ Analysis [02]
Complete the following
The writer wanted to achieve mastery in
English because-------
Ans.
a. He wanted to speak excellent, elegant and
fluent English.
b. He need to have to feel afraid of anybody and
start feeling at home in his hostel.
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A.4 Personal Response [02]
Complete the web highlighting the various opportunities you
gained due to your good English speaking skills.
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Ans.
Selected to
Always read school/
selected for college
debate reports on
competitions Annual Day
Opportunities
you gained
Appointed as Chosen to
secretary of compere
programmes in
school school and in
literary our housing
society complex
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A.5 Language study [02]
1. I had decided that I would do nothing of this sort.
[Remove ‘that]
Ans. I had decided to do nothing of
this sort.
2. My fear had vanished and I started feeling at home in my
hostel.
[Use ‘when’]
Ans. When my fear had vanished, I started
feeling at home in my hostel.
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A.6 Vocabulary [02]
Guess the meaning:
1. Negotiate
2. At ease
3. Vernacular
4. Phonetics
Ans.
1. To have formal discussions with someone in order
to reach an agreement with then.
2. comfortable
3. Native
4. relating to speech sounds and the study of correct
pronunciation of words.
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