Objective Question
Question 1. Direct Method of teaching English came as a reaction against -
(a) Translation-cum-grammar method
(b) Substitution table method
(c) Bilingual method
(d) Structural-cum-situational approach/ method
Answer: (a): Direct method of teaching English came as a reaction against - Translation-cum-grammar method.
Grammar translation method was based on the assumption that the learner of a foreign language should think directly in the target language.
Question 2. The structural approach relates to
(a) Word pattern
(b) Sentence pattern
(c) Both 'a' and 'b'
(d) Letter pattern
Answer: (c): The structural approach related to both word pattern and sentence pattern.
Question 3. The origin of direct method is
(a) England
(b) France
(c) India
(d) America
Answer: (b): The origin of direct method is - France.
The direct method of teaching which is sometimes called the natural method and is often used in teaching foreign language.
It was established in England around 1900 and contrasts with the grammar translation method.
Question 4. Adjective of differ is
(a) Different
(b) Difference
(c) Differently
(d) None of these
Answer: (a): Adjective of differ is - Different.
Note-Differ is a 'verb'.
Question 5. What are the two productive skills?
(a) Listening-speaking
(b) Listening-writing
(c) Speaking-writing
(d) Listening-reading
Answer: (c): The two productive skills are speaking and writing.
They are also known as active skills.
Note-The receptive skills of listening and reading.
Very short Answer Type question
Question 6. Change the following into past continuous Tense:
Mohan has been reading for two hours.
Answer: Sentence-Mohan has been reading for two hours.
Past Continuous Tense-Mohan was reading for two hours.
Question 7. Change the following into passive voice:
I am writing a letter.
Answer: Active Voice-I am writing a letter.
Passive Voice-A letter is being written by me.
Question 8. Complete the following sentence:
I prefer milk .......tea.
Answer: I prefer milk to tea.
Question 9. Complete the following sentence:
He congratulated me.......my success.
Answer: He congratulated me on my success.
Question 10. Change the following sentence into complex sentence:
In spite of working hard, he failed.
Answer: Sentence-In spite of working hard, he failed.
Complex Sentence-Although he worked hard yet he failed.
Question 11. Complete the following sentence:
If you had worked hard, you ......passed.
Answer: If you had worked hard, you would have passed.
Short Answer Type Question
Question 12. Change the following into indirect narration:
The teacher said to the student, "Why have you not completed your homework?"
Answer: Direct Sentence-The teacher said to the student, "Why have you not completed your homework?"
Indirect Sentence-The teacher asked the student why had he not completed his homework.
Question 13. Write one word for the following group of words
(i) That cannot be conquered.
(ii) A person unable to pay debts.
Answer: One word substitution-
(i) That cannot be conquered is called invincible.
(ii) A person unable to pay debts is called Insolvent.
Question 14. Correct the following sentence:
(i) As soon as I came it begins to rain
(ii) The climate of Kashmir is healthier than Delhi.
Answer: Correct Sentence-
(i) As soon as I came, it began to rain.
(ii) The climate of Kashmir is better than the climate of Delhi.
Question 15. Write an application to the principal of your college requesting him to grant you fee concession. (Do not write your name and address)
Answer: An application to the principal for fee concession-
To,
The Principal,
A.N.R. Inter College,
Chakia, U.P.
Subject-Application for fee concession.
Sir,
I am Karan, a student of class 11th. I have a brother who studies in the class 9th in the same school. My father is a daily wage labourer and his monthly income is around Rs. 10000-Rs. 15000. It has become very difficult to pay the fees for the both of us, and so I wanted to know if there is any way my brother and I could avail of a full fee concession. I have always scored good grades and do not want anything to stop my education.
I request you to kindly consider my case and give your advice on what can be done.
Thanking you,
Yours Obediently
04/03/2024
XYZ
Question 16. Write a composition on Your Aim of Life in about 30 words. (Do not write your name and address)
Answer: Aim of Life-The aim in life is really important because an aimless person is like a rudderless ship in the sea and does not know the direction of their destination. Likewise, if we also don't have an aim in our life, we won't know where to reach. I always wanted to be a teacher and now my family is inspiring me to become a teacher too. My parents are really supportive and they respect my decision. My favorite subject is Math. My teachers are really helpful and they help me lot to understand everything on this particular subject.
They also guide me a lot about future decisions.
Question 17. Write the meaning of the following idioms and phrases: (i) null and void, (ii) ups and downs
Answer: Idioms/Phrases Meaning
- (i) null and void - It is not legally valid
- (ii) ups and downs - Good and bad times. (or) Good and bad things that happen to someone or something during a period.
Question 18. Transform the following sentence into negative (Without changing the meaning) As soon as the bell rang, the boys come out of the class.
Answer: Sentence-As soon as the bell rang, the boys come out of the class.
Negative Sentence-There was not a single boy who did not come out of the class as soon as the bell rang.