English Previous Year Paper 2022

Question 1. Which of the following method of teaching English is also known as classical method of teaching English?

(a) Direct method

(b) Bilingual method

(c) Grammar-translation method

(d) None of these.

Answer: (c): Grammar -translation method is also known as classical method of teaching English. Grammar cum translation is a traditional method through which language is taught with a detailed study of grammar. It is also known as the classical and traditional method in English language teaching.

Question 2. The substitutions table method adopted by:

(a) D. West

(b) H. E. Palmer

(c) Prof. C. J. Dodson

(d) Dr. Johnson.

Answer: (b): The substitutions table method adopted by H.E palmer.

Question 3. Communicative approach improved your:

(a) Writing skill

(b) Lecture skill

(c) Pronunciation skills

(d) None of these.

Answer: (c) Communicative approach improved Pronunciation skill.

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. Language learning starts from:

(a) Reading

(b) Speaking

(c) Listening

(d) Writing.

Answer: (c): Language learning starts from - Listening. Language learning is the process of learning to speak and understand a foreign language. It helps children to acquire practical commands of language.

Question 6. Complete the following sentence using correct preposition:
We are.... the way to your home.

Answer: We are on the way to your home.

Question 7. Correct the following sentence:
Work hard lest you may fail.

Answer: Work hard lest you should fail. Note-'Lest' means 'just in case' or 'to avoid something'. Here 'should' is to be used because it denotes possibility.

Question 8. Change the following sentence into interrogative:
Everybody wishes to be happy.

Answer: Sentence- Everybody wishes to be happy. Interrogative Sentence-Does everybody wish to be happy?

Question 9. Change the following sentence into past indefinite tense:
I draw beautiful painting.

Answer: Sentence- I draw beautiful painting. Past Indefinite Tense-I drew a beautiful painting.

Question 10. Write any two merits of direct method.

Answer: Two merits of direct methods are -

• (i) The focus is on oral practice. Therefore, the pronunciation improves.
• (ii) In teaching vocabulary such as words, idioms, this method is good.

Question 11. Combine the following sentences into a complex sentence:
He lives somewhere. I do not know it.

Answer: He lives somewhere but I don't know it.

Question 12. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about frequent breakdown of water supply in your locality.

Answer:
To,
The Editor
Indian Express, New Delhi
Sir,
Will you very kindly give a little place to my latter in your popular paper? I want to draw your attention towards the difficulties which the public has to face due to frequent breakdown of water supply in our locality "Peoples' colony". We are in a difficult situation. In my opinion the frequent breakdown of water supply is due to inefficient working of the water supply department. Will you very kindly publish my letter in your paper so that the higher authorities may come to know of it and those who are responsible for it.
Your loving
Annu Singh
Date: 01/03/2024
Address: "Peoples' colony" Prayagraj.

Question 13. Write paragraph on 'Importance of English'.

Answer: Importance of English:-
The English language is becoming more and more common in the world.
As a result, increasingly people are dedicating time to study English as their second language. However, the true value of this language is that it helps remove many barriers from our life.
English is playing a major role in many sections like education, medicine, business and engineering. English language is a universal language of our international communication. Having good command of English helps us to have more opportunities in life, first of all, our carreer.

Question 14. Change the following sentences into passive voice:
(i) The children have made the box.
(ii) Close the door at once.

Answer:

Question 15. Fill in the blanks with correct conjunctions:
(i) ........you do not work hard, you cannot pass.
(ii) He speaks........ English......Hindi.

Answer:
(i) If you do not work hard, you cannot pass.
(ii) He speaks both English and Hindi.

Question 16. Change the following sentence into indirect speech:
(i) She said, "I have finished the work."
(ii) He said to me, "You may go."

Answer:
(i) She said, "I have finished the work."
Indirect Speech-She said that she had finished the work.
(ii) He said to me, "You may go."
Indirect Speech-He told me that I might go.

Question 17. What are the objectives of teaching prose?

Answer: The Objectives of Teaching Prose-

• (i) To enable the students to read with comprehension.
• (ii) To develop their interest in reading and enrich their active and passive vocabulary.
• (iii) To enable the students to express the ideas. Contained in the passage orally and in writing.
• (iv) To develop the language ability of the learners.
• (v) The language ability helps the learners to use the English language without any problem.

Question 18. What are the main characteristics of 'Grammar Translation Method'?

Answer: Characteristics of Grammar Translation Method-Every method has its own characters which should be known teacher to teach language. Grammar Translation Method has its own characteristics, like Prator and Celce-Murcia.

1. Classes are taught in the mother tongue with little active use of the target language.
2. Much vocabulary is taught in the form of lists of isolated words.
3. Long, elaborate explanations of the intricacies of grammar are given.
4. Grammar provides the rules for putting words together and instruction often focuses on the form and inflection of words.
5. Reading of difficult classical texts is begun early.
6. Little attention is paid to the content of texts, which are treated as exercises in grammatical analysis.
7. Often the only drills are excercises in translating disconnected sentences from the target language into the mother tongue.
8. Little or no attention is given to pronunciation.