SECTION-A

I. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100 words each (1X4=4M)
a) Box andCox fulfills all characteristics of a one - act play. Explain.
b)Sketch in a paragraph the character of Mrs. Bouncer.
2. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100 words each
(1x4=4M)
a) Discuss the aptness of the title The Noble Nature".
b)Bulk does not make man better be. How does the oak support this
stand..
3. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100 words
each (Ix4=4M)
a) Describe the scene of the dinner party.
b)Describe the role of the American naturalist in the story.

SECTION-B
4. Read the following passage carefully and answer
ANY FOUR questions given after it in a word or a
sentence each.
(4xl=4M)
The country is India. A colonial official and his wife are
giving a large dinner party. They.re seated with
their guests - army officers and government attaches and their
wives, and a visiting Ame.ican naturalist
in their spacious dinning room, which has a bare marble
onto a veranda.
floar, open rafters and wide glass doors opening

i)In which country is this story set?

ii) Who is the host of the party?
ii) Where is the party
arranged?
iv)What is the synonym for the word "
Porch" in the passage?
v) Who is the special guest in the
party?
vi) Describe the place where the
dinner is hosted.
5. Read the following passage cnrefully and answer ANY FOUR questions given after it in a word or a
sentence ench.
(4x1=4M)
Maitri- Indeed a Friend in Need

The world is in aword, says Wordsmith. Words packed with positive vibrations can light up the dark
worldof narrow -minded, selfish and loveless millons, says Ms Jalandhara, awriter. guide, mentor and
most importantly, healer! Anincarnation of simplicity and modesty, Ms Jalandhara was born into the
family of Gali Bala Sundara Rao (GBS), agodlike doctor and multifaceted personality, And she was
married to Mr Chandra Molhan, aversatilo, multi lingunl cine star. Yet, she shines like astar, uneclipsed
between the two mighty personalities. With innumerable creative works - stories, novels etc.,-to her
credit, she seeks to promote peace in minds and homes with a missionary zeal. Unconditional and
universal love is her panacea. Cite your problems to Maitri,aquestion-answer feature both online and
oMine, and prompt comes the solution in the form of thought-provoking counseling, Homes flourishing
with smiles following her advice are innumerable all over the globel The true symbol of empowering
woman!

i) How can the dark world of millions be filled up with light?

i) What arethe two traits highlighted here in the lead character's personality?
ii) Name the two prominent personalities mentioned here associated with her.
iv) What is her mission?.

v) How does she seek to promote peace in minds and homes?

vi) What is the word used in the passage to mean cure - for - all?
SECTION-C
NOTE: Answers of this section must be written at one place in the same serial order]
. Rewrite ANY FOUR of the following sentences as directed (4x2=8M)
)Switch off the lights (Change into Passive Voice)
i)He said," have lost my bag". (Change into lndirect Speech)
i) Nanisald to me," Exercise daily." (Change into Indirect Speech)
iv) It belongs to both of you, ?(add a question tag)
v) He can't run as fast as I (Change into comparative degree)
vi) Vegetables are washed before cooking. ( changing into Active Voice)
7. Rewrite ANY SIX of the following sentences correcting the underlined errors (6x1-6M)
i) H¹ walks very fastly.
ii) Ihave ordered forthree dishes.

ii)We go home by walk.

iv) Please bring the luggages here.
v) No sooner had he gone, when the officer came.
vi)Sign the document with ink.
vii) Neither she drinks teanor coffe.
vii) I returned back from London.

8. Write ANY SIX of the following transeriptions using ordinary English speeling. (6x1-6M)
i) [kanri]
i) [sek'ses]
ii) 't.er.et/
iv) /An'fo:.ten.at
V) /'æt.zk/
vi) /'pen.fan/
vii) /sli:p/
vii) k3:b/