TS Inter 1st Year English Study Material Revision Test-IV

Telangana TSBIE TS Inter 1st Year English Study Material Revision Test-IV Exercise Questions and Answers.

TS Inter 1st Year English Study Material Revision Test-IV

Time : 1 1/2 Hrs.
Marks : 50

Section – A

Question 1.
Annotate ANY ONE of the following in about 100 words. [1 × 4 = 4]

a) A voice shouting ‘Relax’ penetrated into me above the noise of the crowd.
Answer:
Introduction :
This sentence is taken from Roger Bannister’s inspirational essay The First Four Minutes’. It is his personal experience.

Context & Explanation:
Bannister looked at the flag as he lined up for the start. The flag swayed gently. The race started. He understood that he was going very slow. He himself shouted ‘Faster’. His worry increased when he heard the first lap time 57.5 seconds. In that excitement his knowledge of pace had deserted him. At one and a half laps he was still worrying about the pace. Then a voice shouting “Relax” penetrated into him above the noise of the crowd. He followed it and started relaxing. There was no pain and stress. Later, he came to know that it was his coach ‘Stampfl’s advice.

Critical Comment :
Dr. Roger Bannister narrates his glorious moments and second to second experience while running for the goal of one mile race.

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b) The physical overdraft came only from greater will power.
Answer:
Introduction :
This sentence is taken from Roger Bannister’s inspirational essay The First Four Minutes’. It is his personal experience.

Context & Explanation :
Here, he describes the power of will power. Now, he had turned the last bend. There were only fifty yards more. His body exhausted all its energy. But, it went on running just the same. That energy came from greater will power. At that crucial time, determination, dedication and will-power lead his legs ahead. Thus, with all his energy and will power he could succeed.
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Critical Comment :
He narrates his glorious moments and second to second experience while running for completing a one mile race.

Question 2.
Annotate ANY ONE of the following in about 100 words. [1 × 4 = 4]

a) It is not growing like a tree In bulk, doth make Man better be;
Answer:
Introduction :
These are the opening lines of the impressive poem, The Noble Nature’ written by Ben Jonson. He is regarded as the second most popular of English dramatists, after Shakespeare.

Context & Explanation :
The poet employs examples from flora to drive home his point. He straight away introduces the main idea how to become a better man. But, mere bulk doesn’t make one great. Smartness, even in small measure, impresses and impacts everyone. Neither long life nor large size can help one attain nobility. Quality counts more than quantity. Motherwords, matter matters, not the magnitude!. To explain this, the poet compares man to both an Oak tree and a Lily.

Critical Comment :
The poem seeks to explain what makes Man noble in his life.

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b) It was the plant and flower of Light.
Answer:
Introduction :
This line is taken from the poem, The Noble Nature penned by Ben Jonson. He is regarded as one of the major dramatists and poets of the Seventeenth Century.

Context & Explanation :
The poem says leading a meaningful life even for a short while is worthier than leading a long life with neither charm nor value. The core meaning of the poem centres round this single idea. The lily plant has a short life. It blooms in May and is very beautiful. Although the flower has the life span of a day and falls and dies by nightfall, it spreads beauty and delight in that short period. The poet feels, that a meaningful life like lily flower though short is what makes a man noble. Even though a man’s life is short, it can be a perfect life.

Critical Comment :
The poet advises one to lead a meaningful life-of light-like that of a lily.

Question 3.
Answer ANY ONE of the following questions in about 100 words. [1 × 4 = 4]

a) How did Roger Bannister feel in the first lap of the race ?
Answer:
Bannister narrates his eventual victory of the race in the essay. During the first lap of the rase, Bannister looked at the flag as he lined up for the start. The flag fluttered gently as the sails moved gently in Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan. He felt complete silence on the ground.
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When the gun fired for the second time, Brasher went into the lead and he slipped in behind him. It seemed his legs lost control of himself. He understood that he was going very slow. He himself shouted ‘Faster’. His worry increased when he heard the first lap time 57.5 seconds. In that excitement his knowledge of pace had deserted him. However, he could succeed.

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b) What gave Dr. Bannister strength in the final spurt ?
Answer:
Dr. Roger Bannister was the first man to run the race of one mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds. He narrates his eventual victory of race in this essay. In the final spurt, he got the strength from his will power. He had turned the last bend. There was only 50 yards more to be run. His body tired and consumed all his energy. But, it went on running. That strength came from great will power. At that juncture, determination, dedication and strong will power lead him ahead. Therefore, he could succeed with his will power.

Question 4.
Answer ANY ONE of the following questions in about 100 words. [1 × 4 = 4]

a) Bulk does not make Man better be. How does the oak support this stand ?
Answer:
Ben Jonson’s poem, The Noble Nature is one of his most popular lyrics. This short poem discusses a noble thought in simple style. That profound message is expressed clearly with the help of example and images from nature. It highlights the point that equality counts more than quantity.

Growing physically like a bulky tree or living long like a sturdy Oak does not make a man noble being. The huge, strong a and aged Oak will soon become a lifelesss, ‘dry’ and withered piece of log. So too will be the fate of a man who is only blessed with long life and physical and material well being. Therefore, mere bulk doesn’t make Man better be. Matter matters, not the magnitude.

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b) Explain with the example of the lily that size matters not but beauty counts a lot.
Answer:
Ben Jonson, in the poem, The Noble Nature talks about what makes a man noble. He compares man to a sturdy Oak and to a delicate Lily in order to explain this point. The Lily plant has a short life. It blooms in May and is very beautiful.
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Although, the flower has the span of a day and dies by nightfall it spreads beauty and delight in that short period the poet feels that a meaningful life like the Lily flower, though short, is what makes a man noble and even though a man’s life is short it can be perfect life. People will continue to talk good about him even after he is gone. This is what actually makes a man noble, thus, beauty counts a lot.

Question 5.
Answer ANY ONE of the following questions in about 100 words. [1 × 4 = 4]

a) Is the title, Sanghala Panthulu, apt to the story ? Explain.
Answer:
Suravaram Pratapa Reddy’s thought provoking Telugu story, SANG HALA PANTHUW is a social and historical narration. It was rendered into English by Elanaaga (Dr. N. Surendra). The story pictures the struggles and sufferings of innocent and ignorant villagers.

Ramasagaram village is just a representative of any village in Nizam’s rule. Timidity and lack of unity and awareness among the masses helped a handful of people to exploit the poor. A well-informed and good-intentioned gentleman (Panthulu) came to their rescue. He explained to the villagers about their rights. He helped them pick up courage and form into associations (SANGHALU). That ultimately solved their problems. Hence, the title perfectly suits the story.

b) Describe the result of the declaration by the Mohathemeem.
Answer:
Suravaram’s social story, “Sanghala Panthulu”, presents the pathetic plight of Ramasagaram villagers. Elanaaga translated this moving Telugu story into English. The police went on exploiting the innocent villagers ruthlessly. Sandhala Panthulu came to the rescue of the poor. The police were angry with Panthulu.

When they tried to arrest Panthulu, a good number of youth revolted against the police. The police complained against them. The Mohathemeem came to enquire into the incident. He found the police were guilty. He declared the dismissal, suspension and scaling down of different police personnel. The villagers felt happy. Their joy knew no bounds. Feasts followed. Justice prevailed.

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Question 6.
Read the following passage carefully and answer ANY FOUR questions given below in a word or a sentence each. [4 × 1 = 4]

The news about the arrival of the elderly man from city had spread in the village by morning. The villagers said he was a tall stout man. He helped form associations in villages. He sported a kerchief like lawyers do. He brought a leather suitcase i which was full of books. He knew all the bigwigs in the city. He would do away with all our troubles.

Questions:
i) Name the story from which this passage is taken.
Answer:
Sanghala Panthulu

ii) Who does the phrase the elderly man refer to ?
Answer:
Sanghala Panthulu

iii) How would the elderly man help the villagers ?
Answer:
He would help the villagers form associations and solve their problems.

iv) What did he bring with him ?
Answer:
a leather suitcase, full of books

v) The villagers talked about the elderly man ……….. (fill in).
1) adversely
2) appreciatively
3) accusingly
4) arrogantly
Answer:
(2) appreciatively

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vi) Find the Phrasal Verb used in the passage that means put an end to; eliminate.
Answer:
do(es) away with

vii) The word sported as used in this passage means ……….. (fill in)
1) game
2) athletics
3) wore
4) played
Answer:
(3) wore

viii) Find in the passage the antonym of lean.
Answer:
stout

Question 7.
Read the following passage carefully and answer ANY FOUR questions given below in a word or a sentence each. [4 × 1 = 4]

Maitri – Indeed a Friend in Need
The world is in a word, says Wordsmith. Words packed with positive vibrations can light up the dark world of narrowminded, selfish and loveless millions, says Ms. Jalandhara, a writer, guide, mentor and most importantly, healer ! An incarnation of simplicity and modesty, Ms Jalandhara was bom into the family of Gali Bala Sundara Rao (GBS), a godlike doctor and multifaceted personality. And she was married to Mr. Chandra Mohan, a versatile, multi-lingual cine star.

Yet, she shines like a star, 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, a question-answer feature both online and offline, and prompt comes the solution in the form of thought-provoking counselling. Homes flourishing with smiles following her advice are innumerable all over the globe ! The true symbol of empowering woman !

Questions:
i) How can the dark world of millions be filled up with light ?
Answer:
Words packed with positive vibrations can light up the dark world of millions.

ii) What are the two traits highlighted here in the lead character’s personality ?
Answer:
simplicity and modesty

iii) Name the two prominent personalities mentioned here associated with her.
Answer:
Gali Bala Sundara Rao, her father and Mr. Chandra Mohan, her husband.

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iv) What is her mission ?
Answer:
to promote peace in minds and homes

v) How does she seek to promote peace in minds and homes ?
Answer:
through her thought provoking counselling

vi) What is her panacea ?
Answer:
unconditional and universal love

vii) What does the central character stand for as a symbol ?
Answer:
as a symbol of empowering woman

viii) Write the word used in the passage to mean cure-for-all.
Answer:
panacea

Section – B

Question 8.
Match ANY EIGHT of the following words in Column-A with their meanings in Column-B. [8 × 1/2 = 4]
Questions:
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Answer:
i) – f
ii) – j
iii) – h
iv) – b
y) – j
vi) – d
vii) – a
viii) – e
ix) – c
x) – g

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Question 9.
Identify the parts of speech of ANY EIGHT of the following underlined words. [8 × 1/2 = 4]

It fluttered (1) more gently (2) now, and (3) the scene (4) from (5) Shaw’s Saint Joan flashed through (6) my mind, how she, at (7) her desperate (8) moment, waited (9) for the wind (10) to change.
Answer:
1) fluttered – verb
2) gently – adverb
3) and – conjunction
4) scene – noun
5) from – preposition
6) through – preposition
7) at – preposition
8) desperate – adjective
9) waited – verb
10) wind – noun

Question 10.
Fill ANY EIGHT of the following blanks with a, an or the. [8 × 1/2 = 4]

i) There was complete silence on _________ (1) ground ___________ (2) false start …… I felt angry that precious moments during __________ (3) lull in _________ (4) wind might be slipping by.
ii) Birbal told _________ (5) interesting story.
iii) Amitabh Bachan is __________ (6) famous actor.
iv) Today there is __________ (7) lot of progress in ___________ (8) field of communication.
v) I live in ________ (9) apartment. It is _________ (10) new one.
Answer:
i) 1 – the
2 – a
3 – the
4 – the

ii) 5 – an
iii) 6 – a

iv) 7 – a
8 – the

v) 9 – an
10 – a

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Question 11.
Fill in ANY SIX of the following blanks with suitable prepositions. [6 × 1/2 = 3]

i) I felt suddenly and gloriously free __________ (1) the burden ________ (2) athletic ambition that I had been carrying _________ (3) years. No words could be invented _________ (4) such supreme happiness, eclipsing all other feelings.
ii) Chataway went ________ (5) the lead.
iii) There is no point ________ (6) the argument.
iv) I have not slept properly _________ (7) two days.
v) The shop is open _________ (8) 10 am ________ (9) 8 pm.
vi) I have been reading this book ________ (10) 2014.
Answer:
i) 1) of
2) of
3) for
4) for

ii) 5) into
iii) 6) in
iv) 7) for

v) 8) from
9) to

vi) 10) since

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Question 12.
Fill in ANY THREE of the following blanks with suitable forms of the verbs given in brackets. [3 × 1 = 3]

  1. This ________ (be) the moment when I _________ (make) my decision.
  2. I _________ (have) a moment of mixed joy and anguish. When my mind ________ (take) over.
  3. My sister ________ (just, receive) a call from her office.

Answer:

  1. was, made
  2. had, took
  3. has just received

Question 13.
Rewrite ANY FOUR of the following sentences as directed. [4 × 1 = 4]

i) Brasher did not change the pace.
(Change the Voice.)
Answer:
The pace was not changed by Brasher.

ii) Someone already cast my vote.
(Change the Voice.)
Answer:
My vote was already cast. (by someone)

iii) Mother said to me, “Come home urgently.”
(Change to Indirect speech.)
Answer:
Mother has asked me to come home urgently.

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iv) She said to me, “I will go to Warangal tomorrow.”
(Change to Indirect speech.)
Answer:
She told me that she would go to Warangal the following day.

v) He is more intelligent than I.
(Change to Positive degree.)
Answer:
I am not as intelligent as he.

vi) The noise in my ears was that of the faithful Oxford crowd.
(Add a Question Tag.)
Answer:
wasn’t it?

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