CLASS 11 ENGLISH

WORKSHEET – 1
CHAPTER-7 – THE ADVENTURE
1. What is the name of the protagonist of the story ‘The Adventure’?
A. Professor Ajay Sharma B. Professor Gangadharpant Gaitonde
C. Professor George Bush D. Professor Gangadhar Kant Gaitonde
2. Where was Professor Gaitonde travelling to?
A. From Pune to Bombay B. From Pune to Delhi C. From Bombay to Pune
D. No where
3. What is the name of train by which Professor Gaitonde was travelling?
A. Deccan Queen B. Rajdhani Express C. Jijamata Express D. Shatabdi Express
4. Whom did Professor Gaitonde met during his train journey?
A. Khan Sahib B. Pathan C. Gupta D. Professor George
5. Where did Professor Gaitonde and Khan Sahib got off?
A. Bombay station B. Indore C. No where D. Victoria Terminus station
6. Did the Professor see British officers, Parsees and Anglo-Indian staff all
around at Victoria Terminus station?
A. yes B. no C. Don’t Know D. Maybe
7. What did the Professor notice at the Hornby road?
A. shops were different B. road was constructed C. new shopping complex
D. new residential complex
8. Whom did Professor Gaitonde enquire about on entering the Forbes
building?
A. President of the company B. Mr. Vishal Gaitonde C. Mrs. Vishala Gaitonde
D. Mr. Vinay Gaitonde
9. Why did the professor go to town hall?
A. to check facts from history books B. to pass time C. to read books D. to meet
someone
10. What did Professor start investigating at Town Hall?
A. American History B. Battle of Plassey C. the period of Asoka to the third
battle of Panipat. D. About East India Company
11. What did Professor find in the fifth volume of ‘Bhausahebanchi Bakhar’ ?
A. Marathas had won the Battle of Panipat B. India has never been under British
Raj C. Marathas had won battle of Plassey D. None of the above
12. What happened after the Battle of Panipat in India?
A. India merged with neighbouring nations B. India moved to the path of
democracy
C. New ruler D. British rule ended
13. Why did Professor start liking the new India that he was reading about?
A. This country knew how two stand on its feet B. It was different from the one he
knew C. in this form, India was a wealthy nation D. as he liked the ruler in this
new country.
14. What book did the Professor slip into his pocket before leaving the
library?
A. Bakhar B. English Literature C. Newspaper D. Money
15. Towards which place did the professor decide to take a walk after having
his dinner?
A. Post Office B. Mandi C. Sea D. Azad Maidan
16. What did the professor notice at the lecture going on in the pandal?
A. there was no crowd B. presidential chair was empty C. the speaker was very
old
D. the language in which the lecture was unfamiliar
17. What did the professor do when he noticed the empty chair?
A. he sat on the chair B. he went away C. he stood in the crowd D. he went back
to his guest house.
18. How did the crowd react when he sat on the empty presidential chair?
A. threw several objects at him and pushed him away B. asked him to leave
politely
C. heard his speech D. did nothing but ignored him
19. What happened after the empty chair incident?
A. he was in the hospital B. he went to his room C. he went to meet his friend
D. he decided to go back
20. Whom did the Professor meet at the Hospital?
A. Rajendra B. Doctor C. Speaker D. Librarian
21. Why did Professor Rajendra say that the incidents narrated by Gaitonde
were not real?
A. as he was in coma for two days B. as he was not well C. as his mental state
was not good D. as Rajendra wanted to believe in facts
22. Which theory as explained by Rajendra states that a small change in any
situation can result in a shift in behaviour?
A. Quantum theory B. Theory of Relativity C. Big Bang Theory D. Catastrophe
theory
23. According to which of the two theories did the incident with Professor
Gaitonde happen?
A. Quantum theory and Theory of Relativity B. Only Big Bang Theory
C. Catastrophe theory and lack of determinism in Quantum theory D. Catastrophe
theory and Theory of Relativity
24. What happened to Marathas in reality ?
A. they lost the battle B. they won the battle C. they signed treaty after the battle
D. nothing as such
25. What happens in the case of electrons in lack of determinism in Quantum
theory?
A. electrons don’t move from their path B. electrons merge with other atoms
C. one cannot predict which path the electron takes at a point of time
D. None of the above
26. What happens once the observer knows about the correct placing of the
electrons in every world?
A. alternative worlds can exist at a same time B. black hole can be created
C. a new compound can be observed D. a new substance can be created
27. In reality, was the professor in two different worlds at the present time?
A. yes B. no C. maybe D. cant say
28. What did you notice about both the worlds?
A. both were same B. both were in different universe C. different people
D. different histories and different sets of events
29. For how many days did the professor live in the alternative world?
A. one day B. two days C. three days D. a week
30. Where did the train stop beyond the tunnel?
A. a small town called Amer B. a small town called Sarhad C. Delhi D.
Mountains
 WORKSHEET – 2
CHAPTER 5 – MOTHER’S DAY
Q1. Who is the writer of the play “Mother’s Day”?
A. A.J. Cronin B. William Wordsworth C. Patrick Pringle D. J.B. Priestley
Q2. What does the play “Mother’s Day” talk about?
A. Status of the mother in the family B. Status of the father in the family
C. Status of the children in the family D. Status of the family in the society
Q3. How does the author describe Mrs. Fitzgerald?
A. Worried looking B. Sinister looking C. Has a deep voice D. Both (B) and (C)
Q4. Mrs. Fitzgerald is a __________ of Mrs. Pearson.
A. relative B. neighbor C. maid D. None of the above
Q5. “It’s wonderful having a real ____________ living next door.” Complete the
dialogue.
A. doctor B. writer C. fortune-teller D. chef
Q6. Where did Mrs. Fitzgerald learn to tell the future?
A. The West B. The East C. The Middle-East D. Not mentioned in the play
Q7. How does Mrs. Pearson describe her family members?
A. Thoughtless and selfish B. Pleasant and helpful C. Hardworking D. Mindful
Q8. In what endeavour does Mrs. Fitzgerald help Mrs. Pearson?
A. To see future B. To make her family treat her well C. To run errands
D. None of the above
Q9. How would you describe Mrs. Pearson?
A. Dominating B. Considerate C. Compliant D. Both (B) and (C)
Q10. How does Mrs. Fitzgerald plan to help Mrs. Pearson?
A. By talking to Mrs. Pearson’s family B. By listening to Mrs. Pearson rants
C. By swapping personalities with Mrs. Pearson D. Both (A) and (B)
Q11. Mrs. Pearson was ___________ about Mrs. Fitzgerald’s plan.
A. excited B. hesitant C. sure D. envious
Q12. What is the first thing that Doris does as soon as she enters the house?
A. Asks her mother to give her tea B. Asks her mother to cook something for her
C. Asks her mother about her day D. Asks her mother to iron her yellow silk
Q13. What makes Doris astounded as soon as she enters the house?
A. The sight of her mother smoking B. Because the tea was not ready
C. Because her mother was not there D. None of the above
Q14. Where was Doris headed for the night?
A. She had to work overtime B. She was going out with Charlie Spence
C. She was going for her friend’s birthday D. She had some appointment
Q15. “Buck teeth and half-witted…” Who has been described here?
A. Cyril Pearson B. George Pearson C. Charlie Spence D. Mrs. Fitzgerald
Q16. What are the ‘changes’ that Mrs. Pearson referred to Cyril?
A. Change in the way she is treated by the family B. Changes in her daily routine
C. Changes related to her work D. None of the above
Q17. Why was Doris red-eyed?
A. Because of an infection B. Because of a fight C. Because of crying
D. Because she was getting ready to head out
Q18. “Well, she’s suddenly all different.” Who said this and for whom?
A. Cyril for Doris B. Doris for her mother C. Cyril for her mother
D. George for Doris
Q19. How does the author describe George Pearson?
A. Pompous B. Solemn C. Fifty-ish D. All of the above
Q20. What was George’s reaction when he saw his wife drinking stout during
daytime?
A. He did not like it B. He did not mind C. He accompanied her
D. He ignored her
Q21. Mrs. Pearson tells George that he is being ___________ at the club.
A. respected B. laughed upon C. called names D. Both (B) and (C)
Q22. According to Mrs. Pearson, where Cyril had been wasting his time and
money?
A. Races B. Ice shows C. Both (A) and (B) D. Clubbing
Q23. “It’s that silly old bag from next door- Mrs. Fitzgerald.” Who said this?
A. Dorris B. Cyril C. George D. Mrs. Pearson
Q24. What does George mean when he says ‘we’re at sixes and sevens here’?
A. In a state of confusion and disorder B. In a middle of a conflict
C. In a middle of taking a decision D. In a state of agony
Q25. When do Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald get back to their original selves?
A. When Mrs. Pearson’s family gets to know about them B. When they both get bored
C. When the situation goes out of hand D. None of the above
Q26. Mrs. Pearson’s family had been _________ towards Mrs. Pearson.
A. respectful B. polite C. biased D. unappreciative
Q27. Mrs. Fitzgerald asks Mrs. Pearson to be ___________ with her family.
A. rude B. polite C. ignorant D. firm
Q28. What does Mrs.Pearson suggest them to do for that night?
A. Family game of rummy B. Getting the supper ready C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Q29. The attitude of Mrs. Pearson’s family changes towards her. Comment.
A. No B. Yes C. Maybe D. Not clear from the story
Q30. What message does the author of “Mother’s Day” try to convey?
A. To appreciate wives/ mothers for their work B. To work hard for your mother
C. To spend time with family D. To respect everyone
 WORKSHEET 3
SENTENCE REORDERING EXERCISES

Q.1. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make

meaningful sentences:

1. the/ on/ forests/ the/ industry/ oil/ depends

2. do/ get/ the/ forests/ from/ what/ we/ products/?
3. the/Indian/English/exploited/the/farmers
4. pay/the/had to/poor farmers/high taxes/very
Q.2. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make meaningful sentences:
1. a/ lover/ is/ animal/ passionate/ he
2. campaigned/ birds/ he/ caged/ free/ to
3. to/ her/ first/ Sudha/ stand/ hard/ class/ is/ studying/ in
4. healthy/ takes/ keep/ himself/ everyday/ exercise/ Kamal/ to
Q.3. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make meaningful sentences:
1. without/ time/ any stop/ on/ flows
2. things/ this is why/ changing/ always/are
3. change/ in fact, law of/ is/ the/ of nature
Q.4. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make meaningful sentences:
1. the/ on/ forests/ the/ industry/ oil/ depends
2. give/ to/ armies/ wars/ forests/ during/ our/ cover
3. do/ get/ the /forests/ from/ what/ we/ products?
4. Below/not/ must/ age/ of/ eighteen/ years/ drive/ the/ children.
5. Their/ room/ boys/ the/ are/ revising/ the/ lesson/ in
Q.5.Rearrange the following words or phrases to make meaningful sentences:
1. crowded/ railway platform/ last Sunday/ the/was/ unusually.
2. vendors/ carrying/ were at/ sweet smelling/ flowers/ the/ platform.
3. the train/ how/ they/ we wondered/ would/ get/ on.
4. but/the train/ carefully/ they/ boarded/ very.
Q. 6. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make meaningful
sentences:
1. he/ stepped out/ had/ hardly/ it began/ when/ to rain
2. she/ rather/ surrender/ would/ than/ die
3. has taught/ teacher/ the/ this/ you/ lesson
4. not/ clear/ to me/ he says/ what/ is
5. this/ letter/ has/ been/ your/ grandfather/ by/ written?
Q.7. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make meaningful sentences:
1. Bimla/ her/ husband/ that/ told/ a coward/ he/ was
2. he/ my letter/ received/ must have/ by now
3. stories/ the/ wrote/ few/ that he/ romantic/ very/ were
4. you/ would/ when/ meet her/ she /know/ did not
5. English/ whom/ by/ you/ had/ been/ taught?