Model Activity Sheet
Time - 3 Hours Marks -80 Subject - English
SECTION I : PROSE
( Reading for comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Mind Mapping)
Q. 1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below: . ( 12 Marks)
The young lift-man in a City office who threw a passenger out of his lift the other morning and was fined for the offence was undoubtedly in the wrong. It was a question of “Please.” The complainant entering the lift, said, “Top.” The lift-man demanded “Top-please,” and this concession being refused he not only declined to comply with the instruction, but hurled the passenger out of the lift. This, of course, was carrying a comment on manner too far. Discourtesy is not a legal offence, and it does not excuse assault and battery. If a burglar breaks into my house and I knock him down, the law will acquit me, and if I am physically assaulted, it will permit me to retaliate with reasonable violence. It does this because the burglar and my assailant have broken quite definite commands of the law. But no legal system could attempt to legislate against bad manners or could sanction the use of violence against something which it does not itself recognize as a legally punishable offence. And our sympathy with the liftman, we must admit that the law is reasonable. It would never do if we were at liberty to box people’s ears because we did not like their behaviour, or the tone of their voices, or the scowl on their faces. Our fists would never be idle, and the gutters of the city would run with blood all day. I may be as uncivil as I may please and the law will protect me against violent retaliation. I may be haughty or boorish and there is no penalty to pay except the penalty of being written down an ill mannered fellow. The law does not compel me to say “Please” or to attune my voice to other people’s sensibilities any more than it says that I shall not wax my moustache or dye my hair or wear ringlets down my back. It does not recognize the laceration of our feelings as a case for compensation. There is no allowance for moral and intellectual damages in these matters.
A1. Read the following statements and pick out the statement which expresses the intention of the writer. (2)
i. There is an importance of good manners and civility.
ii. The wound on one’s self-respect is more painful than physical wound.
iii. One needs to be courteous with a liftman.
iv. Strict laws can civilize people.
A2. Pick out some examples of behaviour from the extract that are not punishable under law. (Any four) (2)
A3. “The passenger damaged the liftman’s self- respect”. Support your answer with some facts from the extract. (2)
A4. What if- ‘Discourtesy is a legal offence?’ Write your response in about 30 words. (2)
A5. Do as directed. (2)
1) If I am physically assaulted, it will permit me to retaliate.
(Choose correct alternative to use ‘unless’)
i. Unless I am physically assaulted, it will permit me to retaliate.
ii. Unless I am physically assaulted, it would not permit me to retaliate.
iii. Unless I am physically assaulted, it will not permit me to retaliate.
iv. Unless I am not physically assaulted, it will not permit me to retaliate.
2) The law will protect me against violent retaliation.
(Choose correct alternative to use a modal auxiliary showing ‘obligation’)
i. The law can protect me against violent retaliation.
ii. The law could protect me against violent retaliation.
iii. The law may protect me against violent retaliation.
iv. The law must protect me against violent retaliation.
A6. Find out the words from the passage which mean the following: (2)
i. Lack of courtesy
ii. Fight with the fists
iii. Uncultured
iv. An attacker
Q. 1 (B) Language Study: (4 Marks)
B1 Do as directed: (3 Marks)
1. Ishita invites my family members on my birthday for celebration.
(Choose the correct alternative to Frame a wh question to get the underlined answer.)
a. When Ishita invited my family members for celebration?
b. When Ishita invite my family members for celebration?
c. When do Ishita invite my family members for celebration?
d. When does Ishita invite my family members for celebration?
2. Unless Kausika wins, the marriage shall not take place.
( use ‘If-------not’)
a. If Kausika does not won, the marriage shall not take place.
b. If Kausika do not win, the marriage shall take place.
c. If Kausika does not win, the marriage shall not take place.
d. If Kausika do not win, the marriage shall not take place.
3. A dead man tells no tales.
( Make it Complex sentence)
a. A man who is dead tells no tales.
b. A man who was dead tells no tales.
c. A man, is dead tells no tales.
d. A man who is dead tell no tale.
B2 Spot the error/s and rewrite the correct sentence. (1Mark)
Mango is the bestest among all the Indian fruits.
Q. 2. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below : ( 12 Marks)
Why is it easy to form bad habits, and so hard to form good ones? The reason is plain. Our natural inclination is to take the line of least resistance. It requires at first a distinct effort to take the more difficult of two possible courses of action. For instance, it is easier to lie in bed or a cold morning than to get up early. It is easier to tell a lie than to own up and take the punishment for a fault. It is easier to put off today’s duties to tomorrow than to do them at the right time. Now a habit is formed by repetition. Every time we yield and harder to resist, the next time. So we form the habits of laziness, laying and unpunctuality.
Happily, good habits are formed in the same way. The forming of them calls for effort and determination at first but every time we resist temptation and do what is in the long run wise and good, we make the next struggle less severe. At last, we form a good habit, which would be hard to break even if we wanted to break it. Get into the habit of early rising and you will not want to lie in bed like a lazy-bones. Get into the habit of telling the truth and you will find it really hard to tell a lie. Get into the habit of doing today’s work today and you will feel uncomfortable if you have to put anything off till tomorrow. Habit-forming is very important, for character is simply a bundle of good habits. If we form good habits, we build up a good character, if we form bad habits, we form a bad character.
A1 Read the following sentences and write down whether they are TRUE or FALSE against it. (2)
(i) If we form bad habits, we build up a good character.
(ii) Habit is formed by repetition.
(iii) It is very easy to form bad habits.
(iv) Telling a lie becomes easy after getting into the habit of telling the truth.
A2 Give reasons: (2)
(i) Habit-forming is very important, for -------------------
(ii) If we form bad habits, we -------------
A3 Explain
‘ It is easy to form bad habits, and so hard to form good ones’ – Explain (2)
A4 .
State at least two steps that you would like to take to form good habits. (2)
A5 Language Study: (2)
(i) If we form good habits, we build up a good character.
(Remove ‘if’ and rewrite the sentence)
(ii) At last we form a good habit.
(Rewrite the sentence using Present perfect tense )
A6 Vocabulary: (2)
Find out the antonyms for the following words from the
extract and rewrite:
(i) Reward or prize -
(ii) Comfortable -
Q.2) (B) Summary Writing: (3)
Write a brief summary of the above extract with the help of the points given below and suggest a suitable title.
Good habits hard to form------requires distinct efforts --------hard to break ----------good habits form good character.
Q. 2) ( C ) Mind- Mapping : (3 Marks)
You are going to celebrate your 17th birthday this year. Develop a mind-mapping frame about the same.
SECTION II : POETRY
(Comprehension and Appreciation)
Q. 3 (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below : ( 10 Marks )
Home again, I see him drinking weak tea,
Eating a stale chapati, reading a book.
He goes into the toilet to contemplate
Man's estrangement from a man-made world.
Coming out he trembles at the sink,
The cold water running over his brown hands,
A few droplets cling to the greying hairs on his wrists.
His sullen children have often refused to share
Jokes and secrets with him.
He will now go to sleep
Listening to the static on the radio, dreaming
Of his ancestors and grandchildren, thinking
Of nomads entering a subcontinent through a narrow pass.
A1 Complete the given flowchart about father’s activities at home. (02)
A2 Find the lines to highlight the relation of children and father. (02)
a) ………………………………………………………………………..
b) ………………………………………………………………………..
A3 Would you like to celebrate ‘Father’s day’? If yes how/ If not why? (02)
A4 Name the figure of speech in the following line and give one more example. (02)
“coming out he trembles sat the sink”
A5 Read the following lines and add two poetic lines to rhyme with line. (02)
He will now go to sleep
Listening to static on the radio ………………………………………………. ………………………………………………..
(B) Appreciation: (04)
On the deck the Rover takes his stand,
So dark it is they see no land.
Quoth Sir Ralph, “It will be lighter soon,
For there is the dawn of the rising Moon.”
“Canst hear,” said one, “the breakers roar?
For methinks we should be near the shore.”
“Now, where we are I cannot tell,
But I wish we could hear the Inchcape Bell.”
They hear no sound, the swell is strong,
Though the wind hath fallen they drift along;
Till the vessel strikes with a shivering shock,
“Oh Christ! It is the Inchcape Rock!”
Sir Ralph the Rover tore his hair,
He curst himself in his despair;
The waves rush in on every side,
The ship is sinking beneath the tide.
Read the given extract and write a poetic appreciation of the poem with the help of the following points.
- About the poet and the title
- The theme
- Language/ poetic devices used in the poem
- Special features
- Your opinion about the poem
SECTION - III
(WRITING SKILLS)
Q.4 Complete the activities as per the instructions given below: (16 Marks)
(A) Attempt any ONE of the following: (4)
Drafting a Virtual message:
You are Anuja, a personal assistant to Miss Riya. She was away attending a meeting when Mr Raj rang up. You spoke to him and jotted down his message in your note-pad.
Draft the message for Miss Riya using the information in your notes given below.
Mr Raj--rang up --4pm--has received the CDs and the posters ---coming tomorrow- to thank Miss Riya and to personally hand over the cheque.
OR
Statement of Purpose:
You have great thirst for knowledge in a foreign language of your own choice. You are also prepared to pursue your education abroad for the same. You are therefore seeking a university for a degree in a foreign language of your choice. Prepare a ‘statement of purpose’, which will help you to get admission to this University.
OR
Group Discussion:
Imagine that you have recently discussed with your friends on ‘Mobile Addiction’, write the same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced. Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic.
(B) Attempt any one of the following: (4 Marks)
E-mail writing:
Frequent cases of thefts have caused fright in the minds of the people in your locality. Draft an E-mail in a proper format to the police department giving all details and happenings to expect an immediate action and permanent solution on this issue.
OR
Report writing:
Your class visited a “place of natural beauty” the other day. Write a report in about 100-150 words, about the prominent places you visited during the tour.
OR
Interview Questions:
Your college has invited a dietitian on the occasion of ‘World Health Day.’ Imagine you are the editor of your college magazine, taking an interview with the dietitian.
Frame a set of 8 to 10 interview him/her.
(c ) Attempt any one of the following:
Speech Writing:
Prepare a short speech in about 120 words to be delivered before your class on ‘Blood Donation.’
OR
Compering :
The annual social function of your junior college will be held next week in your college campus. Your friend and you are selected to compere the inauguration function of the programme.
Prepare a script for the same with the help of the following points.
● Introduction
● Welcoming the guests
● Lighting the traditional lamp
● Inauguration of the annual function
● Keynote address
● Felicitation of successful students
● Presidential address
● Vote of Thanks!
OR
Expansion of Idea
Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: ‘Humour is the Spice of Life’
● Problems/hurdles/negativities in life.
● Purpose of relaxation.
● Benefits of laughter and humour.
● Change in attitude and approach
(D) Attempt any one of the following:
Film Review:
Write a review of the film that you remember you’ve watched and can’t forget easily.
Give details about the movie using the following supporting points.
● Title of the film.
● The star cast and production house (if you remember).
● The gist of the plot.
● The reason you like the film.
● Your favourite scene from the movie.
● Your opinion and recommendation.
OR
Blog Writing:
Write a ‘Blog’ in a proper format on ‘Positivity in life’, with the help of the following points.
● Hurdles / Problems in life
● Accepting facts and flaws
● Reorganisation / Restart
● Human instinct / Fight back
● Will to Win.
OR
Appeal:
Prepare an ‘Appeal’ on the topic ‘Stop Child Labour’ with the help of the following points.
● Basic Education
● Lack of knowledge,
● behaviours and social thinking
● Effect of education
● Social behaviour and requirements
● Appeal to society
SECTION - IV
(LITERARY GENRE-NOVEL) (16 Marks)
Q.5 (A) Do as directed (4 Marks)
(1) Find out whether the following sentences are true or false and rewrite them: (2)
(i) Novel makes life easier to understand than in drama and poetry.
(ii) The realistic novel is a fiction that gives the effect fantasy.
(iii) Novella is greater in length than Novel.
(iv) Plot is essentially the story or the course of events that make up the theme.
(2) Match the following. (2)
A B
1. Virginia Woolf a) gothic novels
2. Mary Shelly b) novel of manners
3. Frances Burney c) science-based novels4. Ann Radcliffe d) stream of consciousness
(B) Write the answers of the following questions in about 50 words: (4 Marks)
(1) Miss Philips effectively handled the questioning session.
Give supporting details. (2)
(2) Give a brief character-sketch of Denham. (2)
(C) Write the answers of the following questions in about 50 words: (4 Marks)
(1) All is well that ends well. Justify in the light of the extract from the novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’ (2)
(2) Passepartout blamed himself for the misfortune of his master. Justify. (2)
(D) Write the answers of the following questions in about 50 words: (4 Marks)
(1) Write a short character sketch of Major Sholto from the novel/extract ‘Sign of Four.’ (2)
(2) Narrate the case of Miss Morstan in your words. (2)
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