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

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

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

Time : 1 1/2Hrs
Marks : 50

Section – A

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

a) It was a capital idea of mine – that it was !
Answer:
Introduction :
This line is taken from the one-act play, Box and Cox written by John Maddison Morton. This play is regarded as the best farce of the nineteenth century.

Context & Explanation :
Mrs. Bouncer is by nature covetous lady. It is this trait of personality that makes her let out a single room to two different persons simultaneously, taking unadvantage of their different professions and callings. By this, she is able to earn double income from the same room. She takes the opportunity thinking it as a capital idea. Practically, nobody can imagine such a thing. As soon as Cox leaves the room, she gets busy in the room to put his things out of Mr. Box’s way.

Critical Comment :
Here, Mrs Bouncer feels proud of herself to have got an idea to rent out the room to two different people at the same time.

b) It’s quite extraordinary the trouble I always have to get rid of that venerable female.
Answer:
Introduction :
This line is taken from the one-act play, Box and Cox written by John Maddison Morton. This play is regarded as the best farce of the nineteenth century.

Context & Explanation :
Mrs. Bouncer is a greedy landlady. She lets out her lodge room to two persons separately. She manages to keep it unknown to both of them. The drama emanates from this fact. Mrs. Bouncer meets both Mr. Box and Mr. Cox almost every day. She cautiously guards her secret plan. But Mr. Box finds is very difficult to put up with this woman. He works all night very hard. Becomes to the room in the morning very tired. He longs to rest at once. But, to get rid of this woman turns out to be difficult.

Critical Comment :
Mr. Box expresses his problem here in his strange style.

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

a) Rest if you must – but don’t you quit.
Answer:
Introduction :
This wonderful line of valuable advice is taken from the poem, keep going penned by Edgar Albert Guest. He is very popular as people’s poet. This poem is universally acknowledged as one of the best inspirational poems.

Context & Explanation :
This simple sounding poem speaks volumes about the need to keep going, despite hurdles in life. Troubles may come and stay. But, one shouldn’t lose the fighting spirit. Samples of types of problems are presented first. They could be money-related, health-related or of some other kind. 1f the pressure over weighs, one may take rest. But, one should never quit.

Critical Comment :
The poet keeps on advising the reader never give up.

b) Often the goal is nearer than It seems to a faint and faltering man.
Answer:
introduction :
These lines are taken from the inspirational poem, ‘Keep Going’ written by Edgar Albert Guest. He is regarded as a people’s poet. The poem keeps on advising the reader never to quit.

Context & Explanation :
The poem announces the idea that your goals are just around the corner. At a time when you are uncertain and you lack strength, you may perceive the aspired goal to be so far away yet it could be nearer than what you think. Therefore, you don’t let your current state of weakness or miserable situation cloud your judgement. You may be so near to where you want to be. Keep going.

Critical Comment :
The poem rekindles the self-confidence in the readers to achieve their goals that may appear beyond any common reasoning and normal logic.

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

a) Box and Cox is regarded as the best farce of the nineteenth centuary. Support the statement with illustrations from the play.
Answer:
Box and Cox, crafted by John Maddison Morton is a one act play. It is hilarious. It drives readers into one continuous rear of laughter. A farce is a play with a style of humour marked by improbabilities. Th play Box and Cox is remarkable for its stark improbabilities. Mrs. Bouncer, the greedy landlady, renting out the same room to two gentlemen separately is the most unimaginable improbability.

The tenants, Mr. Box and Mr. Cox, do not know this. Mr. Box, a printer stays in the room only during the day. Mr. Cox, a hatter, occupies the room only at nights. Mrs. Bouncer somehow manages to ensure that they do not meet each other in the room. Yet, they suspect that something is wrong. Her explanations to their complaints add to the fun. The language Mr. Box and Mr. Cox use is so verbose that it evokes lots of laughter. Thus, the play proves itself to be a farce of rare quality.

b) “………… So that I’m getting double rent for my room, and neither of my lodgers is any the wiser for it”, says Mrs Bouncer. Is she right in her estimate of her lodgers ? Support your answer with details.
Answer:
John Maddison is an English playwright. His play Box and Cox is a one-act farce. It is hilarious. It has just three characters. Mrs. Bouncer is a greedy landlady. She rents out her room to two persons at the same time. The tenants, Box and Cox do not know it. It shows her greediness. She boasts of her capital idea. She feels that neither of her lodgers
finds it.

Even though she feels like that she is always in tremble of fear. Initially, she may succeed in deceiving them for a while we can observe it when she gives various excuses when they suspect something is wrong. In order to escape from their doubts, she gets busy to put things out of their notice. That is why they fail to know her deceptive nature. Later, they come to know her deceitful dealings. Thus, her estimate of her lodgers is not completely right.

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

a) It may be near when it seems afar; What seems afar and why” ?
Answer:
Edgar Albert Guest is very popular as a people’s poet. His poem, Keep Going, keeps on advising the reader never to quit. It encourages the reader to keep on the struggle till the goal is attained. Sometimes, a goal ‘situated near may appear far often when eyes are tired because of exhaustion. You may think that you are not going to succeed, yet you are close to success.

Therefore, you must continue with your efforts till success greets you. Life is a fight. It will often present you with pain or hardships. You may be hit with many challenges. You should not lose the fighting spirit. Don’t quit and go through your hardships. Success is yours. Sure! thus, the poem inspires us to acheive our goals.

b) An easy-to-read poem, Keep Going is rich both in its content and form’. Explain the above statement with examples.
Answer:
Edgar Albert Guest’s poem ‘Keep Going’ is truly an inspirational poem. It undoubtedly rich both in its context and form. It is very well written with simple words and free flowing rhymes and with an extremely powerful message that applies to anyone and every one.

It is all about perserverence, tenacity, determination and will power to not to give up especially when things are going wrong the poem reminds us that there are seeds of success in every failure. That is why we mustn’t quit. It rekindles the self-confidence to believe in our abilities to achieve the goals that may appear beyond our reach this self-confidence empowers us to bring our dreams into action. Thus, the context is motivational. The form is acceptable.

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

a) Describe the scene of the dinner party.
Answer:
‘The Dinner Party”, by Mona Gardner, is a gripping narration of an interesting incident. A colonial officer and his wife host a large dinner party. It is in their spacious dining hail. The hail has a bare marble floor. The rafters are open and glass doors are wide.

Government, army and embassy officials with their wives are the guests. A visiting American naturalist is the special invitee there. Twenty guests take part in that party. There is a spirited discussion about the nerve control a woman has. A snake is there. The American naturalist takes control of the situation. He succeeds in making everyone stay calm till the snake crawls out.

b) Describe the role of the American naturalist in the story, The Dinner Party.
Answer:
Mona Gardner’s short story “The Dinner Party” offers us an interesting reading. It highlights women’s nerve control. The American naturalist is a special guest at the dinner party. All others are government officials or military personnel. Others are involved in a discussion. He alone stays silent and observes others keenly.

He notices strange changes in the features on the face of the hostess. He watches a servant placing a bowl of milk in the veranda. He understands there is a snake. He thinks fast. He plans a strategy. It works out. He manages to make all the guests stay cool and calm till the snake creeps out. When the host appreciates his nerve control, he proves that it is the hostess who has real nerve control.

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 country is India. A colonial official and his wife are giving a large dinner party. They are seated with their guests – army officers and government attaches and their wives, and a visiting American naturalist – in their spacious dining room, which has a bare marble floor, open rafters and wide glass doors opening onto a veranda.

Questions:
i) In which country is this story set ?
Answer:
in India

ii) Who is the host of the party ?
Answer:
a colonial official and his wife

iii) Where is the party arranged ?
Answer:
in the spacious dining room of the hosts

iv) What is the synonym for the word porch in the passage ?
Answer:
veranda

v) Who is the special guest in the party ?
Answer:
a visiting American naturalist

vi) Describe the place where the dinner is hosted.
Answer:
a spacious dining room with a bare marble floor, open rafters and wide glass doors opening onto a veranda

vii) Write the antonym of narrow from the passage.
Answer:
spacious

viii) Identify the word from the passage that means touring.
Answer:
visiting

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

Innocence Unbeatable
Do you think you can confuse innocent kids easily ? Find out for yourself. Once a currious boy asked his mother, Mommy, why is your hair turning grey ? The mother tried to use this occasion to teach her child a lesson in behaviour. So, she said, “It is because of you, dear. Every bad action of yours will turn one hair grey”. Instantly came the retort from the innocent boy, “Now I know why grandmother has only grey hair on her head”. Can you see who taught whom a lesson in manners ?

Questions:
i) What is the message given in the passage ?
Answer:
One cannot confuse innocent kids easily.

ii) What quality of the boy made him ask his mother a question ?
Answer:
his curiosity

iii) How did the mother want to use this occasion ?
Answer:
to teach her child a lesson in behaviour

iv) Why would her hair turn grey, according to the mother ?
Answer:
Every bad action of her son would turn one of her hairs grey.

v) Was the mother true in saying that reason for her grey hair ?
Answer:
No, she wasn’t true.

vi) Did the boy take time to answer his mother ? Support your answer with a phrase from the passage.
Answer:
No, instantly came the innocent retort from the boy.

vii) Write the word used in the passage to mean a witty, sharp reply.
Answer:
‘retort’

viii) Find the antonym in the passage of experienced.
Answer:
‘innocent’

Section – B

Question 8.
Match ANY EIGHT of the following words in Column-A with their meanings in Column-B. [8 × 1/2 = 4]

Answer:
i) – i
ii) – e
iii) – f
iv) – g
v) – h
vi) – j
vii) – a
viii) – d
ix) – c
x) – b

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

Cox : Your apartment (1) ? Ha ! (2) ha ! Come, I like (3) that! Look here (4), sir [Produces a paper (5) out of (6) his pocket.] Mrs. Bouncer’s receipt (7) for (8) the last (9) week’s rent, sir ! (10)
Answer:
1) apartment – noun
2) Ha – interjection
3) like – verb
4) here – adverb
5) paper – noun
6) of – preposition
7) receipt – noun
8) for – preposition
9) last – adjective
10) sir – noun

Question 10.
Fill in ANY SIX of the following blanks with a, an or the. [6 × 1/2 = 3]

i) In ________ (1) first place, _________ (2) candle is ________ (3) article that I don’t require, because I’m only at home in (4) day time – and I bought this candle on _________ (5) first of May calculating that it would last me three months, and here’s one week not half over, and __________ (6) candle three parts gone !
ii) Corona is spreading like _________ (7) wild fire. It’s ________ (8) fatal virus.
Answer:
i) 1 – the
2 – a
3 – an
4 – the
5 – the
6 – the

ii) 7 – a
8 – a

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

i) I can’t say I did, Mrs. Bouncer. I should feel obliged __________ (1) you, if you could accommodate me with a monoprotuberant bolster, Mrs. Bouncer. This one I’ve got now seems to me to have __________ (2) a handful and a half _________ (3) .feathers _________ (4) each, and nothing whatever _______ (5) the middle.
ii) Hamlet was written ___________ (6) Shakespeare.
iii) I like that picture hanging ___________ (7) the wall ________ (8) the kitchen.
Answer:
i) 1) to
2) about
3) of
4) at
5) in

ii) 6) by

iii) 7) on
8) in

Question 12.
Fill ANY TWO of the following blanks with suitable forms of the verbs given in brackets. [2 × 1 = 2]

Eight o’clock! I ___________ (declare) I _________ (have, not) a moment to Jose. Fate _________ (place) me with the most punctual and particular of hatters, and I _________ (fulfill) my destiny.
Answer:
declare;
haven’t;
has placed;
must fulfill

Question 13.
Rewrite ANY THREE of the following sentences as directed. [3 × 1 = 3]

i) Open the window.
(Change the Voice.)
Answer:
Let the window be opened.

ii) Mrs. Bouncer said : “Is there anything else you’ve got to grumble about, sir (Cox)”?
(Change the above into the Indirect Speech.)
Answer:
Mrs. Bouncer asked Cox if there was anything else he had got to grumble about.

iii) It belongs to both of you.
(Add a Question Tag.)
Answer:
doesn’t it’

iv) Jagan is the tallest boy in the class.
(Change the adjective into Comparative degree.)
Answer:
Jagan is tallet than any other boy in the class. (C.D)
No other boy in the class is as tall as Jagan. (P.D)

v) Savitha is more intelligent than Vinitha.
(Change the adjective into Positive degree.)
Answer:
Vinitha is not so intelligent as Savitha.

Question 14.
Rewrite ANY THREE of the following sentences correcting the underlined errors. [3 × 1 = 3]

1. I have a good news for you.
2. Overeating is more worse than any other habit.
3. My idea is different than yours.
4. We are listening Shaw’s speech.
5. As Ranga was busy so he could not attend the party.

Answer:

1. I have good news for you.
2. Overeating is worse than any other habit.
3. My idea is different from yours.
4. We are listening to Shaw’s speech.
5. As Ranga was busy he could not attend the party.