STD 11 Notes

Prepared by: L. BASHEER M.A,M.PHIL, B.ED, PG ASST.IN ENGLISH, HAMEEDIAH HSS, KILAKARAI.
STANDARD – 11
STUDY MATERIAL
Q. N. 1-20 1 MARK
(Q. N. 1-3) SYNONYMS
PROSE -1
Absurd Inconsistent/illogical Fables Tales/stories
Hobbled Walked unsteadily Expanse Widespread
Monotonous Unchanging/boring Snapped Broke/cut
Seclusion Isolation Bedlam Noisy confusion
Perched Sat/rested Rebukes Scolding
Dilapidated Damaged Shroud Cover/wrap
PROSE -2
Princely Very large Appetite Hunger
Lauded Appreciated Conviction Faith/belief
Sate Satisfy Palate Sense of taste
Felicitation Congratulation Adulation Appreciation
Etched Imprinted Speculation Guess
Haul Taking a collection
PROSE -3
Antipathy Strong dislike Fortunes Huge sums of money
Reluctant Unwilling Exploits Daring/heroic acts
Prosaic Dull Mediocre Ordinary/not good
Fallible Making mistakes Sieve Strainer/filter
Audacious Bold/daring Eccentric Act strangely
Indignant Very angry Quivering Trembling/shivering
Vexation Irritation/annoyance
PROSE -4
Electrified Shocked Congealed Frozen
Smothered Suppressed Nonchalantly Unconcernedly/coolly
Glibly Smoothly/not sincerely Rectitude Honesty/good behaviour
Guile Cunning/deceit Indelible Cannot rubbed or removed
PROSE -5
Conferred Granted Reiterate Say/do again
Enunciated Spoke clearly Ruggedness Strength/toughness
Repositories Storehouses Emissaries Deputies
Confronting Resisting Cloistered Restricted
Perseverance Steadfastness/effort Inherent Inborn
Perils Dangers/risks Indebted Obliged to repay
Tillers Cultivators Toilers Hard workers
Replenish Refill Despondent Depressed/frustrated
Sermons Moral speeches Endowed Gifted
Inheritors Successors
PROSE -6
Alley A narrow passage Yanked Pulled
Consternation Worry Extravagantly Excessively
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Cascade Waterfall Disgorging Discharging

Gashed cut deeply Hysterics Uncontrollable laugh or cry
Exasperation Irritation Catastrophe Disaster
Suave Polite/sophisticated Venerable Valued
(Q.N. 4-6) ANTONYMS
PROSE -1
Moist Arid Frivolous Serious
Omitted Included Protest Accept
Serenity Anxiety Scattered Gathered
Monotonous interesting
PROSE -2
Amateur professional Compulsory Unnecessary
Traditional Modern Expensive Cheap
Hopeful Desperate Accepted refused
PROSE -3
Seldom Often Vile Delight
Virtue Vice Admitted Denied
Indignant Orderly Fact Fiction
Methodical Haphazard Relish Hate
Reality fantasy
Q. N. 7-20
CLIPPED WORDS
Choose the clipped form of “Gasoline”.
a) gas b) gaso c) line d) gasol
Perambulator pram Demonstration demo

Aeroplane plane Refrigerator fridge
Examination exam Signature sign
Demarcate mark Laboratory lab
Chimpanzee chimp Advertisement ad
Photograph photo Demonstration demo
Microphone mike Pantaloons pants
Cafeteria café Taxi cab taxi
Gasoline gas Discotheque disco
Helicopter copter Gymnasium gym
Telephone phone Tube light tube
University varsity Helicopter copter
Memorandum memo Spectacles specs
Influenza flu Hamburger burger
Hippopotamus hippo Bicycle cycle
Bridegroom groom Representative rep
Fanatic fan Mathematics maths
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COMPOUND WORDS
Choose the word that can be placed after ‘partly’ to form a compound word.
a) lashes b) knob c) hive d) full
Choose the right combination for the compound word ‘playground’.
a)Noun +Verb b)Noun+Noun c)Verb+Noun d)Verb+Adverb
Ice – Fall, Knife – edge, Wind – proof, Sleeping bags, Half way, Never ending, Partly full, Ice
axe, Ice berg, singsong, overstraining, spotless, gentlefolk, courtyard, half-hour, homecoming
Ice cap, Ice floe, Ice sheet, Ice rink
Mantel piece, Eye lashes, Water proof, Bee hive, Toll gate, Door knob, Spinning wheel
ABBREVIATIONS
Choose the right expanded form of ‘CPU’.
a) Copy Processing Unit b) Central Printer Unit
c) Central Processing Unit d) Central Processing Union
1. RAW – Research and Analysis Wing

2. CIA – Central Intelligence Agency
3. MI6 – Military Intelligence section 6
4. ASIS – Australian Secret Intelligence Service
5. MSS – Ministry of State Security
6. FSB – Federal Security Bureau
7. RSC – Referee Stopped Contest
8. USA – United States of America
9. AIBA – Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur
10. IELTS – International English Language Testing System
11. GST – Goods and Service Tax
12. TNPSC – Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
13. STD – Subscriber Trunk Dialing
14. ISD – International Subscriber Dialing
15. MBA – Master of Business Administration
16. MHRD – Ministry of Human Resources Development
17. GPS – Global Positioning System
18. NSS – National Service Scheme
19. PTA – Parent Teacher Association
20. NGO – Non Governmental Organization
21. ICU – Intensive Care Unit
22. IIM – Indian Institute of Management
23. MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
24. ECG – Electro Cardio Graph
25. NCC – National Cadet Crops
26. LED – Light Emitting Diode
27. CPU – Central Processing Unit
28. CBSE – Central Board of Secondary Education
29. GDP – Gross Domestic Product
30. LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
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31. NRI – Non Resident Indian

32. IIT – Indian Institute of Technology
33. ITI – Industrial Training Institute
34. NEET – National Elegibility cum Entrance Test
35. USB – Universal Serial Bus
36. WHO – World Health Organisation
37. ISRO – Indian Space Research Organisation
38. NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
39. BC – Before Christ
40. AD – Anno Domini
41. BCE – Before Common Era/ Before Christian Era/ Before Current Era
42. CE – Common Era/ Christian Era/ Current Era
BRITISH ENGLISH - AMERICAN ENGLISH

Choose the American English word for the word ‘under ground’.
a)subway b) underway c) sub line d) under line
Bonnet Hood Time table -shedule Programme -program

Pavement Sidewalk Post -mail Parlour -parlor
Pull over sweater Holiday -vacation Apologise -apologize
Waist coat vest Autumn -fall Colour -color
Chips French fries Lift -elevator Cheque -check
Flat apartment Nappy -diaper Theatre -theater
Ground floor first floor Fully -full Grey -gray
Under ground subway Loo -rest room Behaviour -behavior
Queue line Sweets -candies Humour -humor
Wind screen wind shield Bin -trash can Labour -labor
Indicator blinker Odour -odor
FOREIGN WORDS / PHRASE AND THEIR MEANING
Choose the meaning of the foreign word ‘bonafide’
a)genuine b) false c) correct d) important
1. en famille – as a family
2. bons mots – witty remarks
3. viva voce – a spoken examination
4. sine die – without a date being fixed
5. resume – a brief summary
6. rapport – close relationship with good understanding
7. bonafide – genuine
8. bon voyage – have a nice trip / wish happy journey
9. in toto – in total / totally / in all
10. liaison – contact / working together /communication between two groups
11. ex-gratia – given as favour or gift ; out of good will
12. en-masse – as a whole group
13. en-route – on the way;along the way;during a journey
14. ad hoc – created for a particular purpose
15. faux pas – blunder
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16. veranda – a roofed platform along the outside of a house

17. bungalow – a house in the Bengal style
18. chutney – a ground or mashed relish
19. cheetah – uniquely marked
20. coir – rope
21. bamboo – wood
22. bandicoot – kind of rat
23. catamaran – multi hulled water craft
24. guru – master
25. modus operandi – method of operating
26. persona non grata – unacceptable
27. status quo – existing condition
28. de facto – in fact
29. in absentia – while not present
30. magnum opus – most important
31. par excellence – better than all other
32. via media – middle way
33. vox populi – voice of the people
34. post mortem – medical examination of dead body/ autopsy
35. incognito – in disguise
36. versus – against
37. lingua franca – common language
DEFINITION OF THE WORD/TERM
Choose the right definition for the given term “Genetics”.
a)study of human b) study of animals c) study of plants d) study of genes
‘ism’ words
1. Patriotism – love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
2. Nationalism – the doctrine that your country’s interest’s are superior
3. Ego centrism – concern for your own interests and welfare
4. Feminism – a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
5. Criticism – a serious examination and judgement of something
6. Amateurism – participating in sports as a hobby rather than for money
7. Barbarism – a brutal barbarous ; a sewage act
8. Idealism – belief that the best possible concepts should be pursued
9. Heroism – exceptional courage when facing danger
10. Absenteeism – habitual failure to be present at work
‘ics’ words
1. Linguistics – the scientific study of a language
2. Numismatics – the study of money and coins
3. Electro dynamics – the way the electric currents and magnetic fields affect each other
4. Phonetics – the study of speech sounds
5. Aesthetics – the study of principles of beauty
6. Genetics – the study of genes
7. Statistics – the study of analyzing information shown in numbers
8. Politics – the study of government and using power in public life
9. Aeronautics – the study of building and flying air craft
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10. Informatics – the study of processing data for storage and retrivel
‘ist’ words
studies
1. psychologist – the human mind and behavior
2. ornithologist – birds
3. entomologist – insects
4. archaeologist – artifacts and physical remains
5. sociologist – functioning of human society
6. geologist – the matter that constitutes the earth
7. linguist – languages and structures
8. seismologist – earthquakes
9. herpetologist – reptiles and amphibians
10. meteorologist – atmosphere, weather and climate
one who
11. sadist – derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others
12. philanthropist – loves human kind; generous person
13. optimist – expects a favourable outcome or the best
14. gynaecologist – treats diseases specific to women
15. pulmonologist – specialize in lung problem
16. dermatologist – specializes in skin problem
17. nephrologist – treats kidney diseases
18. neurologist – treats the nervous system
19. gasteroenterologist – stomach disorders
20. ophthalmologist – treats vision problem
21. neonatologist – specializes in critical infants
22. cardiologist – treats heart problems
23. otolaryngologist – treats the problem of ear, nose , tongue
BLENDED WORDS
Choose the right blended word for the combination ‘helicopter + airport’.
a)heliair b) heliport c) copterport d) copterair
Choose the right combination for the blended word ‘newscast’.
a)news + telecast b) news + visioncast c) news + broadcast d) news + livecast
1. Binary + digit - bit
2. Breakfast+lunch –brunch
3. Camera + recorder – camrecorder
4. Documentary + drama – docudrama
5. Electric + execute – electrocute
6. High + technology - hitech
7. Helicopter + airport – heliport
8. International + police – Interpol
9. Medical + care – medicare
10. Motor + bike – mobike
11. News + broadcast – newscast
12. Smoke + fog – smog
13. Travel + catalogue – travelogue
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14. Education + entertainment – edutainment

15. Vegetable + burger – vegeburger
16. Lecture + demonstration – lecdem
17. Technology + wizard – technowizard
18. Information +technology – infotech
19. Melody + drama – melodrama
20. Television + broadcast – telecast
21. Education + satellite – edusat
22. Motorway + hotel – motel
23. Electronic + mail – e-mail
24. International + network – internet
25. Teleprinter + exchange – telex
SINGULAR - PLURAL
Choose the plural form of the word ‘child’
a) childs b) childrens c) children d) child
SINGULAR PLURAL SINGULAR PLURAL

Datum data Ox oxen
Medium media Man men
Alumnus alumni Woman women
Syllabus syllabi Foot feet
Fungus fungi Goose geese
Nucleus nuclei Child children
Matrix Matrixes, matrices Father-in-law fathers-in-law
Index indexes, indices Sister-in-law sisters-in-law
Formula formulae Son-in-law sons-in-law
Axis Axes Knife knives
Basis bases Wife wives
SYLLABIFICATION
Choose the tri syllabic word.
a)school b) fantastic c) enter d) development
SYLLABL NAME EXAMPLE

E
1 syllabe Mono syllabic word Fear, head, school, door, act, drop, bus, soul, faith, snake
2 syllable Di syllabic word Pro-tect, ma-nage, fa-shion, cur-rent, va-nish, mo-ral,
scien-tist
3 syllable Tri syllabic word Fu-ne-ral, ad-van-tage, fan-tas-tic, for-tu-nate, im-por-
tant
4 syllable Tetra syllabic word Par-ti-cu-lar, a-ca-de-mic, cer-ti-fi-cate, e-li-mi-nate, bi-
o-lo-gy
5 syllable Penta syllabic word Ca-pa-bi-li-ty, e-va-lu-a-tion, per-so-na-li-ty, in-ves-ti-ga-
tion
6 and above Poly syllabic word Per-so-ni-fi-ca-tion, au-to-bi-o-gra-phy, ma-the-ma-ti-ci-
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PREFIX / SUFFIX
Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word ‘advantage’
a)un b) in c) re d) dis
Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word ‘colour’
a) ment b) ful c) sion d) er
WORD PREFIX SUFFIX

Patient Impatient Patiently
Honour Dishonour Honouring, honourable
Respect Disrespect, unrespect Respectful, respectable, respective
Manage Mismanage Manager, management, manageable
Fertile Infertile Fertilely, fertileness, fertility, fertilise,
Different Indifferent, Differently, differential, differentiate,differentness
Friend Unfriend Friendship, friendess,friendhood,friending, friendly
Obey Disobey Obedient, obeyable, obeyance, obeyingly
PHRASAL VERB
Choose the suitable meaning for the phrasal verb in the sentence.
1. My father always truth and honesty.
a)stands up b)stands for d)stands by d)stands in
2. Your statement will not stand up as proof in the court of law.
3. Come what may, I will stand by you.
Pharasal Meaning Pharasal Meaning

Verb Verb
Turo on open/switch on Turn off stop/switch off
Took over Take lead/assume control Set off Start a journey
Put off Postpone/delay See off Send off/ say good bye
Stop over To stay for a short period Get in Get inside/to enter/fall
Get off Leave a bus or train Get on To board(enter) a vehicle
Get away To go away/ move away Check in Arrive and register at hotel or
airport
Check out Pay the bill when leaving Call on Visit
Call off Cancel Look into Investigate/examine/study
Look after To take care of Look on Consider/regard
Look at consider Put up with Tolerate
Put up at Stay/ provide Put on Wear
Run away Escape/elope Run into Encounter/face
Run over Crushed Stand by Support
Stand for Represent/symbolize Break down Stop working
Break off End Call for Demand
Call on Visit Call off Cancel
Give up Abandon/quit Give away Allow
Go through Examine/search Hold on Wait/stop
Hold back Withhold Keep up Maintain
Pass away Die Pick up Improve
Set up Establish Settle down Calm down
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Stand up continue to be believable Look through search
IDIOMS
Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom in the sentence.
Due to yoga practice, I am always in the pink.
a)sound mind b)economically good c)in modest terms d)in good health
Idioms Meaning
Throw in the towel To give up
In our corner On your side in an argument or dispute
On the ropes State of near collapse or defeat
Below the belt Unfair or unsporting behavior
Square off Prepare for a conflict
Tight corners Difficult situation
Alarm bells ringing Something wrong
Back to the wall In serious difficulty
Right up one’s alley One’s own interest
Drive one up the wall Irritate
Hit the road To drive/to begin the journey
Take one for a ride To deceive someone
In panic mode Fear and frustration
QUESTION TAG
Add suitable question tag.
Raja hasn’t answered my question, ?
a)doesn’t he b) does he c) has he d) hasn’t he
Auxiliary verb Question tag form Auxiliary verb Question tag form
Is Isn’t Are Aren’t
Am Aren’t Was Wasn’t
Were Weren’t Have Haven’t
Has hasn’t Had Hadn’t
Can Can’t Could Couldn’t
Will Won’t Would Wouldn’t
Shall Shan’t Should Shouldn’t
Must Mustn’t Might Mightn’t
Add suitable question tag:
1. He is not a thief, ?
2. We can swim, ?
3. I am a teacher, ?
4. I am not a student, ?
5. He will attend the marriage, ?
6. Raju was my friend, ?
7. Sheela ia a dancer, ?
8. They were players, ?
9. Raju and John must come, ?
10. Cell phone is an electronic device, ?
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Main verb Question Tag

I start the journey, Don’t I?
John starts the journey, Doesn’t he?
We started the journey, Didn’t we?
They drank coffee, Didn’t they?
I did not come, Did I?
Mala doesn’t ask me, Does she?
They have not attend the marriage, Have they?
RELATIVE PRONOUN
Fill in the blank with suitable relative pronoun.
The book I like most is lost.
a)who b)which c) what d) where
Relative Usage Example
pronoun
s
Who Used for people 1. The man who married many women was arrested.
2. Mani is an artist who has arranged an exhibition.
3. This is the boy who saved me from an accident.
Whose Used for possessions 1. Children, whose parents were poor, were exempted from
of people, animals paying the fees.
2. My friend, whose father works in Agra, has come.
Whom Used for people 1. The boy whom you want to meet is absent.
when the person is 2. Tell me the address of the lady whom you want to meet.
object of the verb 3. Most of the friends whom she had invited came.
Which/ Used for things and 1. The pen which/that Monisha uses was bought from U.S.
That animals 2. This is the key which/that opens the human hearts.
3. I got the book that/which you lost yesterday.
Where Used for places 1. The home where Annadurai lived has become a museum.
2. This is the house where I was born.
When Used for time 1.I was there when the accident happened.
2. My grandfather remembers the time when there were no
planes.
What Used for things 1.I didn’t know what he said.
2. Tell me what you want her to do.
3. They will be punished for what they have done.
PREPOSITION
1. The English language is vital in the medical field.
2. He climbed up the stairs to get into the terrace.
3. This seat is not very comfortable to sit on.
4. My father gave me some pictures to look at.
5. Was it worth waiting for?
6. We fought against the measure.
7. The cat jumped onto the table.
8. The cat climbed up the tree.
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9. My story is shorter than yours.

10. Cats are unlike dogs.
11. Put the cookie in the jar.
12. Let’s walk through the park.
13. The vegetables were planted behind the apple tree.
14. Banu sings like a bird.
15. My story is about my pets.
16. Subash is the president of our class.
17. We live by the river.
18. Let’s walk into the class together.
19. The bank is opposite the park.
20. We live within the city limits.
21. I saw John waving above the crowd.
22. I am more cautious since the fall.
23. I have a present for you.
24. We strolled along the river.
25. He ran between us.
26. The leaves had collected beneath the trees.
27. I put the book upon the table.
28. Please treat us as equals.
29. Dessert will be served after dinner.
30. My house is near the school.
31. We walked to the store.
32. No eating during class.
33. The book fell off my desk.
34. I will not leave until the speech is finished.
35. The store is open everyday but Sunday.
36. The dog is outside the house.
37. The cat is hiding below my bed.
38. The cat jumped over the dog.
39. He is hiding behind the bookcase.
40. Dinner is on the table.
41. I put my hands inside my Pockets.
42. We will eat before the play.
43. The cat is sleeping under the bed.
44. This letter is from my aunt.
45. We ran past the other kids.
Q. N. 21-26 (POETRY)
POETIC DEVICES
FIGURE OF SPEECH:
Personification:
1. My soul in true thanksgiving speaks
2. My limp and bashful spirit feeds
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3. To her fair works did Nature link/ The human soul that through me ran;
4. And ‘tis my faith that every flower/ Enjoys the air it breathes.
5. For he’s the master criminal who can defy the law
6. He’s broken every human law, he breaks the law of gravity
7. His brow is deeply lined with thought, his head is highly domed
8. His coat is dusty from neglect, his whiskers are uncombed
9. He’s outwardly respectable. (they say he cheats at cards)
10. Keeps Death his court, and there the antic sits
11. Bores through his castle wall, and farewell king
Simile
Lines with words “like” or “as”.
Metaphor
Remaining lines are Metaphor.
Onomatopoeia
When snaps the knee and cracks the wrist…
Alliteration
1. But now they only laugh with their teeth
Ans: they – their – teeth
2. Now they shake hands without hearts
Ans: hands – hearts
3. Athletes who sweat for fun or hire
4. For this most modest of physiques
5. And ‘tis my faith that every flower
6. What man has made of man?
7. We deem in our duty and mission in life
Appreciation questions:
1. Once upon a Time - Gabriel Okara
1. Who are they? – Modern people
2. Ice-block-cold eyes – Eyes without any warmth
3. Why does the poet want to relearn how to laugh?
The poet wants to relearn how to laugh because his laugh only shows his teeth like
snake’s bare fangs.
4. Whom does the poet want to relearn from? – His son.
2. Confessions of a Born Spectator - Ogden Nash

1. Whom does the poet admire? – Athletes.
2. For what reasons do the athletes sweat? – Athletes sweat for fun or hire.
3. What pleases the ego? – Exchange of places with the players pleases the ego.
4. Why are athletes often rough during play? – They want to win. So they are rough.
5. Why are doctors called from stands by the sponsors?- to treat injured players.
6. Why does the poet make such an observation? –He admires the physiques of the players.
3. Lines Written in Early Spring - William Wordsworth

1. What is the poet’s faith?- Every flower enjoys the air it breathes.
2. What trait of nature do we see here?- Nature gives happiness to all.
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3. What did the poet notice about the twigs?- The twigs expand to catch the breezy air.
4. What was the poet’s thought about then?
The poet thought that there was pleasure in the nature.
5. What does ‘heaven’ refer to?- God who created the nature.
6. Why does the poet call it ‘holy’?- God created the nature. So the poet calls it holy.
4. Macavity – The Mystery Cat - T. S. Eliot

1. Does the poet talk about the real cat?- No, the poet talks about an imaginary cat.
2. Why is he called the Hidden Paw?- He is a mystery cat and master criminal.
3. What is ‘Scotland Yard’? – Headquarters of London Metropolitan Police Service.
4. Why does the flying squad feel disappointed?
When the flying squad reaches the crime spot, Macavity is not there. So they disappointed.
5. Explain the comparison. – He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a
snake.
6. What does he pretend to do?- He pretends to be half asleep but he is wide awake.
7. How is the cat described?- He is a fiend in feline shape, a monster of depravity.
8. Explain ‘Monster of depravity’.- Monster of all evil qualities.
9. What seems to be a challenge for the Scotland Yard? – Macavity leaves no
footprints/evidence. This is a challenge for the Scotland Yard.
10. Why do they need his footprints?- To arrest the Macavity.
11. What is Macavity blamed for?- Macavity is blamed for the loss of various documents in
the office.
12. Where is he?- He is miles away from the crime spot.
13. Which cat is being talked of here? – Macavity
14. How is he different from others?- He is a cat of such deceitfulness and suavity.
5. Everest is not the Only Peak - Kulothungan

1. Who does ‘we’ refer to? – People
2. How should we carry out our duties?- We should carry out our duties with devotion deep
and true.
3. How do we react to defeat?- We hate our defeat.
4. Which is considered as our stronghold?- Courage.
5. What is the speaker proud of?- The speaker proud of his position.
6. How is the speaker both humble and proud?- of the position in his life.
7. Who is adored as a king?- A person who does not stoop is adored as a king.
8. Who are considered rich?- People live with dignity and pride are considered rich.
9. What is their asset?- Honour is their asset.
Q. N. 27 – 30 TRANSFORMATION (DO AS DIRECTED)
Q. N. 27 Report The Dialogue:
1. Teacher: Have you done the homework?

Sam : Yes Sir, I have done my homework.
Ans:
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The teacher asked Sam if he had done the homework. Sam said that he had done his
homework.
2. Teacher: Why were you absent yesterday?
Mala : I went to temple Sir.
Ans:
The teacher asked Mala why she was absent the previous day. Mala said that she went to
temple.
3. Latha: What are you looking for?

Mala : I have lost my purse.
4. Bank Manager: What can I do for you?

Student : I want to open an account in your bank, Sir.
OR
Change the following sentences into indirect speech:
1. The pilot said to the passengers, “The plane will land in Delhi at 9 p.m.”
The pilot told the passengers that the plane would land in Delhi at 9 p.m.
2. Priya said, “I want to give my sister a present.”
Priya said that she wanted to give her sister a present.
3. Geetha asked Angel, “Will you help me to pack my bag?”
Geetha asked Angel if she would help her to pack her bag.
Q.N. 28
BEGIN WITH SHOULD/HAD/WERE or Make the INVERSION of the following

conditional clause:
1. If an angel were to tell me such a thing of her, I would not believe it. (Begin with were)
Ans. Were an angel to tell me such a thing of her, I would not believe it
2. If it had not rained, we would have gone to the theatre. (Begin with had)
Ans. Had it not rained, we would have gone to the theatre.
3. If you should need to meet me, you can call this number. (Begin with should)
Ans. Should you need to meet me, you can call this number.
4. If I had come earlier, I would have met my grandfather. (Begin with had)
5. If she had attended the interview, she would have been selected. (Begin with had)
6. If Paul were a rich man, he would help all the poor. (Begin with were)
7. If you should be late once again, you would lose your job. (Begin with should)
8. If he had explained the problem, I would have helped him. (Begin with had)
9. If it were not for the expenses involved, I would go by air. (Begin with were)
10. If I had known you were ill, I would have called on you. (Begin with Had)
11. If he had told them the truth, he would not have been punished.(Begin with Had)
12. If I were a monkey, I would hop from tree to tree. (Begin with Were)
13. If you should need my help again, just give me a call.(Begin with should)
14. If I had enough money, I would donate it to your school.(Begin with „had‟)
15. If I were a lion, I would kill all the animals in the forest. (Begin with were)
Q. N. 29 COMPOUND AND COMPLEX SENTENCES
1. As there was heavy rain, the match was delayed.(rewrite as a compound sentence)
2. Malar had one pen only. She helped Manina.(Combine the sentence using though)
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3. As my uncle was not willing to help me, I had to apply for a loan from the bank. (Rewrite as
a compound sentence)
4. I stand for justice and fair play , the whole world knows about it. (combine the sentence using
that)
5. It is really surprising that he has not been arrested by the police. (Rewrite as a compound
sentence)
6. He was ill at the time of the examination. He obtained a high score in the subject (Combine
the sentence using though)
7. I like tea. I prefer coffee. (combine the sentence using though)
8. As my friend was not there, I had to come back disappointed. (Rewrite as a compound
sentence)
9. It started drizzling The cricket match did not stop. (Combine the sentences using though)
10. Unless you work hard, you will not pass. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
11. When the cat is away, the mice are at play. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
12. The transport workers were on strike. I had to walk back home. (Combine the sentence
using as)
13. The sum is too difficult for me to understand. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
14. He tried his best .He could not open the box. (Combine the sentences using though)
15. As my brother was sick, he could not attend the class. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
16. I hurried to the railway station. I could not catch the train. (Combine the sentence using
“though”)
17. It was raining heavily. The farmers went on with their work. (Combine the sentences using
„though‟)
18. The day broke. The birds came out of their nests. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
19. Priya has recovered after the accident. Her fractured arm is still in a cast (Form a compound
sentence)
20. Run three miles every day. You will lose one and a half kilos a week. (Rewrite as a complex
sentence)
21. The questions being easy, all the students passed. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
22. As the traffic was heavy , we could not reach the place in time. (Rewrite as a compound
sentence)
23. In spite of being old, he walks quickly. (Rewite as a complex sentence)
24. Karthi is intelligent. He will get a job. (Rewrite as a compound sentence)
25. We must eat to live. (Rewrite as a complex sentence)
26. Take an umbrella. It may rain .(combine the sentences using „in case‟)
27. On seeing the dog, the thief ran away. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
28. The rain stopped. They started to play. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
29. In spite of her best performance she was not given the prize. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
30. The pickpocket saw the policeman and ran away.(Rewrite as complex sentence)
31. She was poor. She was always happy.
32. The mountain is so steep that I cannot climb it. (Rewrite as compound sentence)
33. He is old. He walks quickly. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
34. The rain stopped. The play resumed. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
35. An industrious man is sure to succeed. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
CHANGE INTO SIMPLE SENTENCES
1. I forgot my birthday My teacher remembered it. She greeted me on that day.
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Ans: Remembering my forgotten birthday, my teacher greeted me on that day.

2. Anne Mansfield Sullivan was poor and ill. Yet she taught Helen Keller with a
passion. Ans: Despite her being poor and ill, Anne Mansfield Sullivan taught Helen
Keller with a passion.
3.Bharat is very arrogant He will not apologise.
Ans: Being very arrogant, Bharat will not apologise.
4.Ram lost the match. He decided to resign as captain.
Ans: Having lost the match, Ram decided to resign as captain.
5.The coffee is very hot. I cannot drink it.
Ans:The coffee is too hot for me to drink.
6.We must eat. We can live. (simple sentence)
Ans: We must eat to live.
7.She told me a story. It was about a giant.
Ans: She told me a story about a giant.
8.I like tea. I prefer coffee.
Ans: I prefer coffee to tea
9.The hunter took his rifle. He shot the man eater.
Ans: Taking his rifle the hunter shot the man eater.
10.A man who is industrious is sure to succeed.
Ans: An industrious man is sure to succeed.
11.I completed my homework. I set out to play.
Ans: Having completed my homework, I set out to play.
12.This is a mango from my garden. It is sweet.
Ans:This sweet mango is from my garden.
Ans:This mango from my garden is sweet.
13.He told me a story. It was about a hermit.
Ans.: He told me a story about a hermit.
14.Though she was poor, she was always happy.
Ans.: In spite of her poverty, she was always happy.
15.Bharath is very arrogant. He will not apologise.
Ans.: Being arrogant, Bharath will not apologise.
Q.N 30. VOICE
Change the following sentences into passive voice:
1. I speak English everyday.
English is spoken by me everyday.
2. The pilot flew the airplane to Bengaluru.
The airplane was flown to Bengaluru by the pilot.
3. The monkey ate the bananas.
The bananas were eaten by the monkey.
4. Mohammed follows the rules.
The rules are followed by Mohammed.
5. Mohan has completed the course.
The course has been completed by Mohan.
6. Magdalene is singing the prayer.
The prayer is being sung by Magdalene.
7. Who wrote this complaint?
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By whom was this complaint written?

8. May God bless you with withhappiness.
May you be blessed with happiness by God.
9. They are constructing a house.
A house is being constructed by them.
10. Do not slam the door.
Let the door not be slammed.
11. The coach trained the team.
The team was trained by the coach.
3 MARK
Q.N. 31-33 Explain with reference to the context
Answer any TWO of the following
1. Reference:
Poem: Once Upon A Time
Poet : Gabriel Okara
Explanation: The poet describes how the adults today behave in duplicity in contrast to
their behavior during childhood.
2. Reference:
Poem: Confessions of a Born Spectator
Poet : Ogden Nash
Explanation: The poet expresses his unwillingness to become an athlete but remain a
spectator. The poet sees how the athletes are injured while playing. So he does not want to be an
athlete.
3. Reference:
Poem: Lines Written in the Early Spring
Poet : William Wordsworth
Explanation: The poet is enjoying the nature while reclining in a grove. The poet feels
that everything in the nature seems to be happy. But the irresponsible act of men is bringing
distress to the nature.
4. Reference:
Poem: Macavity - The Mystery Cat
Poet : T. S. Eliot
Explanation: The poet describes the criminal activities of a mystery cat, Macavity. The
cat involves in various criminal activities and escapes without being caught.
5. Reference:
Poem: Everest is Not the Only Peak
Poet : Kulothungan
Explanation: The poet describes the virtues man should possess. Man should have self
respect. He should never kneel before fear or to seek favour.
Q. N. 34-36: Prose short question and answer (Any Two)
Q. N. 37-40 ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE FOLLOWING

Pie-Chart
i) Study the given data and answer the questions:
Tamil Nadu State Expenditure:
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Electricity 9%
Agriculture 59%
Diary 6%
Roads 9%
Others 17%
Questions:
a) How much the state spends on agriculture?
b) Which of the utilities have equal amount of expenditure?
c) Which utility has the least expenditure?
ii) Write three sentences on your inference about the data given below:
Water temperature at various depths:
Water Depth (meters) Temperature (Celsius)
50 18
75 15
100 12
150 5
200 4
iii) Write three sentences on your inference about the data given below:
A Family’s Monthly Expenditure
RENT2 0% MEDICINE 9%
ENTERTAIN MENT 11%

FOOD 30%
EDUCATION 13%
SAVINGS 17%
Describing a Process
a) Describe the process of cleaning a flask.
● Take a pinch of washing powder.
● Put it inside the flask.
● Take a mug of hot water and pour it into the flask.
● Close it and shake well.
● Clean the inner surface with a brush.
● Rinse well three or four times.
● Then allow it to dry.
b) Describe the process of making apple juice:
● Take four or five apples and wash them well.
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● Cut them into pieces and remove the seeds.

● Put them into the mixer and add some milk and sugar.
● They are crushed and the juice is ready.
● Add some ice if needed and serve it in cups.
c) Describe the process of Installing a Computer:
● First open the box and take out the computer parts.
● Set the computer on the table.
● Plug both the computer and the monitor with a power cord.
● Check all parts are connected to the CPU.
● Connect keyboard and mouse.
● Finally turn on the computer.
d) Describe the process of preparing your favourite dish:
● My favourite dish is Uppuma.
● Take 2 cups of rava and fry it.
● Pour 3 teaspoon of oil and heat.
● Add spices, fried rava and 3 cups of water.
● Mix and leave it boil.
● Add salt and serve it with chutney.
e) Describe the process of Organising a birthday party in your home:
● Decorate the home with balloons and colour papers.
● Arrange a table and place the Birthday cake on it.
● Keep a knife and candles.
● Invite friends and relatives.
● Sing the Birthday song and cut the cake.
● Share the cake pieces with all.
COMPLETE THE PROVERB
a) Complete the proverbs choosing the correct option:

(work, look, fire)
a) There is no smoke without .
b) before you leap.
c) is worship.
b) Complete the proverbs choosing the correct option:
a) Blood is thicker than . (bone, water, ink)
b) One flower makes no . (garland, island, fragrance)
c) Barking seldom bite. (tigers, lions, dogs)
PROVERBS
1. Still water runs deep.
2. Even Homer nods.
3. All the world is a stage.
4. History repeats itself.
5. Add fuel to fire.
6. A sound mind in a sound body.
7. No man is an island.
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8. Brevity is the soul of wit.

9. Blood is thicker than water.
10. Look before you leap.
11. The face is the index of the mind.
12. Make hay while the sun shines.
13. Health is wealth.
14. As is the father so is the son.
15. Actions speak louder than words.
16. Rome was not built in a day.
17. To err is human.
18. To forgive is divine.
19. All that glitters is not gold.
20. Fortune favours the brave.
21. Better late than never come.
22. A picture is worth a thousand words.
23. There is no place like home.
24. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
25. Practice makes perfect.
26. Easy come easy go.
27. Familiarity breeds contempt.
28. Honesty is the best policy.
29. Empty vessels make the most noise.
30. You can’t judge a book by its cover.
31. Necessity is the mother of invention.
32. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
DIALOGUE WRITING
a) Write a dialogue between a bookseller and a customer. (Minimum three exchanges)

b) Write a dialogue between two friends about the advantages of mobile phone.
(minimum three exchanges)
c) Extend the conversation with three more exchanges:
Doctor: What is your problem?
Patient: I have severe headache Sir.
Dialogues for reading:
d) Conversation between a student who wishes to open an account and a bank clerk:
Student : Good morning, Sir.
Bank Clerk : Good morning, what can I do for you?
Student : I would like to open an account in your bank.
Bank Clerk : Why do you want to open an account?
Student : My class teacher asked me to open an account for receiving government
scholarship.
Bank Clerk : Here is the application form and fill it up.
Student : Should I enclose any document?
Bank Clerk : Yes, you should enclose your bonafide certificate.
Student : Sure Sir, Thank you.
Bank Clerk : You are welcome.
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e) Conversation between a passenger and a railway staff regarding the cancellation of

the reserved ticket:
Passenger: Good morning, Sir.
Staff : Good morning. What can I do for you?
Passenger: I want to cancel the reserved ticket.
Staff : why do you want to cancel?
Passenger: We cancelled our trip.
Staff : OK. Give me the ticket.
Passenger: Here it is.
Staff : Shall I proceed with cancellation?
Passenger: Yes, Sir. What is the amount will be refunded?
Staff : You can get Rs. 2500.
Passenger: Thank you, Sir.
Staff : You are welcome.
f) A salesman and a customer at mobile shop/ electronic shop:

Salesman: Good morning, Sir. What can I do for you?
Customer: I want to buy a mobile.
Salesman: What brand do you need?
Customer: What are the brands available?
Salesman: We have Samsung, Oppo, MI.
Customer: I want MI.
Salesman: Here is the latest model, Sir.
Customer: What is the configuration?
Salesman: It is 4GB RAM, 64 GB ROM, 48MP rear camera and 13MP front camera.
Customer: What is the cost?
Salesman: It costs Rs. 9999/-
Customer: Is there any discount?
Salesman: It is after deducting the discount, Sir. MRP is Rs. 13999/-
Customer: Do you accept debit card?
Salesman: Yes Sir.
Customer: Thank you.
Salesman: You are welcome.
NOTICE WRITING
1. Prepare a notice for the students of class 11, informing them about the
educational tour that has been arranged for them the next month.
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ABC HR. SEC. SCHOOL
NOTICE
Date: 1
Educational Tour
nts are informed that our school has arranged an educational tour next month. Students those who are interested may give their names to the
XXXX XXXX
Tour-Incharge HeadMaster
2. Write a notice about the inauguration of a laughter club in your school.
ABC HR. SEC.

SCHOOL NOTICE
Date: 11-07-2019
INAUGURATION OF LAUGHTER CLUB
Students are informed that the inauguration of Laughter Club will be held in our
school auditorium on 21-07-2019. Students are asked to attend and grace the
function.
XXXX
HeadMaster
From: xxxx@gmail.com
To : yyyy@gmail.com
Subject: Thanking for Birthday gift.
Dear Uncle,
How are you? I am fine. I hope you are fine and in good health. I received
your birthday gift. It is a laptop. It is very useful and helps me during my project work.
Thank you very much.
Yours lovingly,
XXXX
E-M AIL WRITING
1. Write an e-mail to your uncle thanking him for the gift that he had sent
from abroad.
From: xxxx@gmail.com
To : annaiteresatrust@gmail.com
Subject: Requesting for scholarship.
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Respected Sir,
I have passed HSC exam with 94% of marks. I am from a poor family. I
kindly request you to give me scholarship to join college education. I have attached all
my certificate copies with this mail. Please help me to pursue my studies.
Yours faithfully,
XXXX
2. Write an e-mail to a charitable trust requesting for a scholarship.
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QN: 41 – 47 5 MARKS
QN: 41. PROSE PARAGRAPH
1. Topic: The Portrait of a Lady

Author: Khushwant Singh
Theme: Bond between Grandmother and the author
● The author studies in the village school.
● There he learnt alphabets and prayers.
● His grandma was his best friend.
● While moving to the city, there was a gap between the author and his grandma.
● During the afternoon, she fed the sparrows in the city.
● The author went abroad for higher studies.
● When the author returned after five years, his grandma sang.
● When she knew her death has approaching, she started prayer.
● The sparrows mourned for her and attended her funeral.
2. Topic: The Queen of Boxing

Author: Mary Kom
Theme: Hard work and determination lead to success
● Mary Kom is an Indian woman boxer.
● She got silver medal at the World Women’s Boxing Championship in 2001.
● She was not happy because she wanted gold medal.
● After she had won the second gold, she got the government job.
● She won the World Championship in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
● Mary Kom became successful due to her hard work.
● She was called ‘The Queen of Boxing’.
3. Topic: Forgetting
Author: Robert Lynd
Theme: Forgetfulness
● The author talks about the power of human memory.
● An ordinary man remembers everything.
● Forgetting takes place when there is a strong dislike or lack of interest.
● People forget medicines, to post letters, books, walking stick, umbrellas, balls and
bats.
● Great writers and music composers had excellent memories.
● Statesmen remember everything always.
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QN: 42. POEM PARAGRAPH
1. Poem: Once Upon a Time

Poet: Gabriel Okara
Theme: Fake VS Reality
● The poet talks to his son about the adulthood.
● There is no truth in words and actions.
● The poet feels very sad.
● He has also changed with others.
● He too shows fake emotions.
● He wants to relearn the good qualities.
● He asks his son to help him to laugh like a child again.
2. Poem: Confessions of a Born Spectator

Poet: Ogden Nash
Theme: Happiness of a Spectator
● The poem is about the happiness of a spectator.
● He wants to enjoy the game from his seat.
● He doesn’t like to take part in the game because the players play a rough game.
● They hurt each other. They don’t care about others.
● He likes to share a drink or buy food for them.
● He admires the spirit and strength of the athletes.
● But he never ready to exchange places with them.
3. Poem: Lines Written in Early Spring

Poet: William Wordsworth
Theme: Nature is the best healer
● Wordsworth goes for a walk.
● He is happy to see the beautiful natural scene there.
● Even a little flower, a small bird or a tiny twig looks very happy.
● Soon he becomes sad because he thinks of the miseries of man.
● Man himself is the reason for his sorrow.
● When he links with nature, his life too would be happy.
QN: 43. SUPPLEMENTARY READER PARAGRAPH
1. Topic: After Twenty Years

Author: O. Henry
Theme: Friendship
● Bob and Jimmy were friends.
● They plan to meet at the same place, date and time after twenty years.
● Jimmy becomes a cop and Bob becomes a criminal.
● Bob waits at the same place after 20 years.
● A policeman comes there and leaves soon.
● Jimmy finds out that Bob is a criminal.
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● He sends another man to arrest his friend.

● Bob is shocked to know that the policeman was his friend, Jimmy.
2. Topic: A Shot in the Dark

Author: H. H. Munro
Theme: Never pass judgment in haste
● Philip Sletherby travels by train to Brill Manor to meet Mrs. Saltpen Jago.
● Bertie, her son, travels with him.
● He asks Sletherby to lend him money because he had not brought his purse.
● Bertie uses a demi lion crest.
● He says that his mother has dark brown hair.
● Sletherby doesn’t believe his words.
● So he doesn’t give him money.
● Later he comes to know the truth.
● He had done the mistake and Bertie had said the truth.
3. Topic: The First Patient

Author: C. V. Burgess
Theme: Humour is the Essence of Life
● The play takes place in a dentist’s clini.
● Patients are waiting for the dentist.
● The dentist arrives and calls the first patient in.
● After sometime, a nurse carries a hammer, a pair of pliers and a hacksaw.
● Patients are afraid of the noise from the room.
● They leave the clinic one by one.
● The first patient comes out and explains that the dentist had used the tools to open
his tools cabinet.
● He had not used them to pull the tooth out.
Q. N. 44 Summary Writing or Note-making
Q. N. 45 Write a Bio-Data applying for the post of Post Graduate Teacher in English.
Write XXX for your name and YYY for your address
BIO – DATA
Name XXX
Father’s name : ZZZ
Date of Birth and Age : 21-04-1992, 28
Years Gender : Male
Nationality : Indian
Marital status : Unmarried
Educational qualification:
COURSE BOARD/UNIVERSITY YEAR OF PERCENTAGE
PASSING
B.Ed., TNTEU 2016 78%
M.A., Bharathiyar University 2014 69%
B.A., Bharathiyar University 2012 58%
HSC State Board 2009 74%
SSLC State Board 2007 82%
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Languages known : Tamil and English

Experience : Working as Post Graduate English teacher in ABC Higher Secondary
School, Madurai. From June 2016 to till date.
Address : YYY
Declaration:
The above information given by me are true to the best of my knowledge.
Place: YYY XXX
Date: 05-03-2020 Signature
To
The Principal,
XYZ Hr. Sec. School,
Madurai – 20.
Q. N. 46. Spot the Error
Model-1 (than - to)

1. She prefers coffee than tea. – She prefers coffee to tea.
2. Children prefer chocolates than cookies. - Children prefer chocolates to cookies.
3. Sheela is junior than me. –
Model-2 (Though…but / As…and so)
1. Though he studied well but he failed.
Answers:
a) Though he studied well, he failed.
b) He studied well but he failed.
2. As he was ill and so he did not come.
Answers:
a) As he was ill, he did not come.
b) He was ill and so he did not come.
3. Although they reached on time but they missed the train.
4. As my uncle did not help me so I applied for the loan.
Model-3 (are - is)
1. Mathematics are my favourite subject. – Mathematics is my favourite subject.
2. Physics are my favourite subject. –
3. Civics are my favourite subject. –
4. Economics are my favourite subject.-
5. BBC news are very nice. - BBC news is very nice.
6. The principal with all the teachers are coming to the lab.
7. A group of twelve students are travelling together.
Model-4
1. My father gave me lot of advices. – My father gave me lot of advice.
2. They ate meals. – They ate meal.
3. We sold all the furnitures. – We sold all the furniture.
4. I collect much informations. – I collect much information.
5. The porter carries the luggages. – The porter carries the luggage.
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Model-5 (a- an / an - a)
1. The cow is an useful animal. - The cow is a useful animal.
2. He is an European. - He is a European.
3. Tom Cruise is an universal hero. -
4. He gave me an one rupee coin.-
5. This is an university. –
6. I saw an uniformed soldier. -
7. I bought a HMT watch. - I bought an HMT watch.
8. I bought a LPG stove. -
9. She is a M. A., student. -
10. He is a MLA. -
11. A honest man always respected. - An honest man always respected.
12. He is a honourable man. - He is an honourable man.
Model-6 (use of ‘the’)
1. John is best student in the class. - John is the best student in the class.
2. Sun rises in the east. – The Sun rises in the east.
3. She plays Piano. - She plays the Piano.
4. She plays Violin. - She plays the Violin.
5. We went to Himalayas. - We went to the Himalayas.
6. Ganges is the holy river. – The Ganges is the holy river.
7. Earth revolves around the sun. – The Earth revolves around the sun.
8. He is tallest boy in the class. - He is the tallest boy in the class.
9. I read Bible. - I read the Bible.
10. Tajmahal is very beautiful. – The Tajmahal is very beautiful.
11. She is most beautiful girl in the town. - She is the most beautiful girl in the town.
Model-7
1. Let us hope through the best. - Let us hope for the best.
2. The book is in the table. - The book is on the table.
3. Ramesh went to abroad. - Ramesh went abroad.
4. They discussed about the problem. - They discussed about the problem.
5. He is confident on his success. -
6. She died with Cholera. - She died of Cholera.
7. The cat is sitting in a wall. - The cat is sitting on a wall.
8. She goes to school by foot. - She goes to school on foot.
9. He congratulated me for winning the election. - He congratulated me on winning the
election.
10. She was suffering with fever. - She was suffering from fever.
11. She is angry at his husband. - She is angry with his husband.
Model-8
1. None of you know the answer.- None of you knows the answer.
2. We speak the English. - We speak English.
3. Two and two make four. - Two and two makes four.
4. He is my cousin brother. - He is my cousin.
5. She is my cousin sister. - She is my cousin.
6. Each of the student has participated in the competition. - Each of the students has
participated in the competition.
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Model-9(‘One of’ )
If a sentence start with ‘one of’ it takes Plural Noun and Singular Verb.
Example:
One of my sons is a doctor.
One of my son is a doctor. – wrong sentence
One of my sons are a doctor. – wrong sentence
Exercise:
1. One of the teacher was awarded the best teacher award.
2. One of the Ministers have distributed the award.
3. One of the man is a soldier.
4. One of the boys look happy. - One of the boys looks happy.
Model-10 ( ‘If’ Clause)
1. If he had studied well, he would pass.
Answers:
a) If he studied well, he would pass.
b) If he had studied well, he would have passed.
2. If you start earlier you would reach on time.
3. If Raju runs fast, he would win the race.
Q. N. 47. Identify each of the following sentences with the fields given below:
a) The drop out in schools has come down.
b) Rabindranath Tagore got noble prize for his poem ‘Gitanjali’.
c) The morning fog is due to pollution.
d) Spicy food causes stomach problem.
e) The hybrid variety of paddy was a failure.
( Nutrition and Dietics, Computer, Education, Agriculture, Space, Literature, Weather )
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Prepared by: L. BASHEER M.A,M.PHIL, B.ED, PG ASST.IN ENGLISH, HAMEEDIAH HSS, KILAKARAI.

Cascade Waterfall Disgorging Discharging

Perambulator pram Demonstration demo

1. RAW – Research and Analysis Wing

31. NRI – Non Resident Indian

BRITISH ENGLISH - AMERICAN ENGLISH

Bonnet Hood Time table -shedule Programme -program

16. veranda – a roofed platform along the outside of a house

14. Education + entertainment – edutainment

SINGULAR PLURAL SINGULAR PLURAL

SYLLABL NAME EXAMPLE

WORD PREFIX SUFFIX

Pharasal Meaning Pharasal Meaning

Stand up continue to be believable Look through search

Main verb Question Tag

9. My story is shorter than yours.

2. Confessions of a Born Spectator - Ogden Nash

3. Lines Written in Early Spring - William Wordsworth

4. Macavity – The Mystery Cat - T. S. Eliot

5. Everest is not the Only Peak - Kulothungan

Q. N. 27 – 30 TRANSFORMATION (DO AS DIRECTED)

Q. N. 27 Report The Dialogue:

1. Teacher: Have you done the homework?

3. Latha: What are you looking for?

4. Bank Manager: What can I do for you?

BEGIN WITH SHOULD/HAD/WERE or Make the INVERSION of the following

Ans: Remembering my forgotten birthday, my teacher greeted me on that day.

By whom was this complaint written?

Q. N. 34-36: Prose short question and answer (Any Two)

Q. N. 37-40 ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE FOLLOWING

ENTERTAIN MENT 11%

● Cut them into pieces and remove the seeds.

a) Complete the proverbs choosing the correct option:

8. Brevity is the soul of wit.

a) Write a dialogue between a bookseller and a customer. (Minimum three exchanges)

e) Conversation between a passenger and a railway staff regarding the cancellation of

f) A salesman and a customer at mobile shop/ electronic shop:

2. Write a notice about the inauguration of a laughter club in your school.

ABC HR. SEC.

2. Write an e-mail to a charitable trust requesting for a scholarship.

QN: 41. PROSE PARAGRAPH

1. Topic: The Portrait of a Lady

2. Topic: The Queen of Boxing

QN: 42. POEM PARAGRAPH

1. Poem: Once Upon a Time

2. Poem: Confessions of a Born Spectator

3. Poem: Lines Written in Early Spring

QN: 43. SUPPLEMENTARY READER PARAGRAPH

1. Topic: After Twenty Years

● He sends another man to arrest his friend.

2. Topic: A Shot in the Dark

3. Topic: The First Patient

Languages known : Tamil and English

Q. N. 46. Spot the Error

Model-1 (than - to)

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