ENGLISH (HL)

SOLUTION : PRACTICE ACTIVITY SHEET 5

Note : Some activities are open-ended. The answers given to such activities are just as a model.

Q. 1. (A)
A1. (1) The Principal decided to look into the matter of the missing money
immediately.
(2) The government was quick to deny the charges thrown at them by the
opposition party.
(3)  Interrogative sentence.
(4)  The novel was published in 1952. 
(5)  pretty → young → graceful → lethargic → charming
A2. (1)  You have felt the joy of having contributed.
(2)  He explained that he had made some money the previous day.
(3)  Words related to restaurant – waiters, cutlery, tables, menu
Q. 1. (B) 
(1) The old lady watched with disapproval as the stubborn child wriggled on the
floor.
(2) Complex sentence : I knew – main clause
that I must tell this man the truth  –  subordinate noun clause.
Q. 2. (A)
A1.   (i)  The narrator had heard of Bach. – False
 (ii)  The narrator’s answer displeased Einstein.  – True
(iii)  The upper room had a gramophone.  – True
(iv)  The narrator liked the kind of music where he could follow
the words.  – False
A2.

Effect on the
Statement Who said To Whom
listener
(i) “I do not know anything the Albert Einstein The listener looked
about Bach.” narrator surprised.
(ii) “I like songs that have the the old man / The listener smiled,
words.” narrator Albert Einstein obviously pleased

A3.  (i) (1)  a device used to play recorded music : gramophone

(2)  one who is poor at deciphering musical notes : tone-deaf
(ii)  (1)  able : unable/disable   (2)  pleased : displeased

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 A4.  (i)  I cannot.
(ii)  have heard – present perfect tense
A5. Model Answer : From Einstein’s treatment of the young man we learn how
patient and polite Einstein was. We come to know that he was a very good
teacher, moving step by step in attempting to teach the young man to appreciate
classical music. Also, by using a comparison from maths, and the question and
answer method, Einstein comes across as a true scientist.
Q. 2. (B)
B1. 
(1) (i)  The underlined pronoun ‘her’ stands for Joan.
(ii)  The underlined pronoun ‘he’ stands for Dauphin.
(2)  (i) The Squire’s opinion of miracles was that though they were alright, they
did not happen in those days.
(ii)  Robert accused Poulengey of being as mad as Joan.
B2.   (i) The Dauphin in Chinon is like a rat in a corner, for just like a cornered rat
gives up, he too had given up and refused to fight to save Orleans.
(ii) Joan of Arc is a bit of a miracle because she is courageous, confident and
determined enough to go to the Dauphin and motivate him to fight for
Orleans, when everybody else had given up.
B3.   (i)  We should not be cowed when we are faced with bullies.
 (ii)  The little girl obstinately refused to answer the teacher.
(iii) “Your idea of cleanliness is worth trying,” said the minister.
(iv) “You are out of your mind,” I told my friend when she wanted to save the
stray dog.
B4.   (i)  I am rather unsure, now.
(ii)  I tell you only a miracle can save our side now.
B5. Model Answer : Robert was initially unwilling even to listen to Joan. But
after talking to Poulengey, he agreed that it was their last chance of trying to
free Orleans and there was no other hope for them. Poulengey’s certainty about
Joan made him waver and change his opinion and give her a chance.
Q. 3. (A)
A1.   (i) Herbert’s poem ‘The Pulley’ displays Origins and Morality/Spirituality as
the two main themes.
 (ii)  The first gift was strength.
(iii)  The last gift left was rest.
(iv)  The gifts/blessings lay in a glass.

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 A2. Besides those given in the extract, God has blessed mankind with an abundance
of creations of nature such as trees, the birds and animals, the fruits and the
flowers.
A3.  (i)  ‘May toss him to my breast’ is an example of Synecdoche from the poem.
(ii)  The rhyme scheme of the extract is ababa.

Q. 3. (B) Appreciation : 
The poem ‘Animals’ has been penned by Walt Whitman.
The poet has broken away from the conventional use of a rhyme scheme and has
written the poem in free verse.
The chief figure of speech used in the poem is Repetition. Lines such as ‘They do not
sweat …’, ‘They do not lie awake …’, ‘They do not make me sick …’ make a strong
impact, expressing the qualities that humans should possess, but do not. The other
figures of speech are Alliteration, Tautology, Hyperbole, etc.
The central idea of the poem is that animals today are better than humans.

Q. 4. (A) 
A1.  delicious crunchy

Apples are...

sweet juicy

A2.   (i) A
 n apple is packed with rich phyto-nutrients
Medicinal
properties of the indispensable for optimal health.
apple fruit : (ii) T
 he antioxidants in the apple have a lot of
health-promoting and disease-preventing
properties.

A3.  (i)  I like to have some dessert after every meal.

(ii) The actress used a sunscreen that allowed optimal amount of sunlight into
her skin.

A4.  (i) Isn’t the apple one of the most popular fruits ?/Not many fruits are as popular
as the apple.
(ii)  An apple a day keeps the doctor away, doesn’t it ?

A5. Model Answer : Yes, I like apples. I like them because they are sweet and juicy,
and I know that they are good for health. They are also ideal when I feel very
hungry while studying. A single apple keeps me full for a long time, and I do
not feel the urge to eat junk food. I often carry apples to college to eat during the
break.

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Q. 4. (B)  Summary :
‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’
Apples, delicious and juicy, are one of the most popular fruits. They are full of rich
phyto-nutrients and antioxidants, which promote health and prevent diseases.
Apples belong to the Rosaceae family. The apple tree originated in Kazakhstan, but
is now being cultivated in many parts of the world. The apple fruit is oval in shape.
The outer skin has different colours and the colour and taste of the pulp too varies.
The seeds of the apple are bitter and inedible. Apples are either eaten as table fruits
or as dessert. They can be used for cooking and baking too.
For Q. 5, Q. 6 & Q. 7...

About Self-assessment of Writing Skills Questions...

While answering the writing skills questions, students are expected to write their
thoughts in their own words/language. Such answers are open-ended ones. Students may
attempt these questions on their own. Students may however study the answers given
in the solution to the model activity sheet and consider the marking scheme given along
with them. They can try to self-assess their own answers. They can also get the guidance
from their teacher, if necessary.
For more topics and study of writing skills questions,
refer to Navneet Writing Skills in English (HL) : Std. X.

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