Board Paper of Class 10 2018 English (SET 3) - Solutions
General Instructions :
(i) The question paper is divided into three sections :
(ii) All questions are compulsory.
(iii) You may attempt any section at a time.
(iv) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order:
(i) The question paper is divided into three sections :
| Section A | : | Reading | 20 marks |
| Section B | : | Writing & Grammar | 30 marks |
| Section C | : | Literature | 30 marks |
(iii) You may attempt any section at a time.
(iv) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order:
- Question 1Read the passage given below :Globalization
Globalization is the way to open businesses, improve technological growth, economy, etc, at the international level for all countries. It is the way in which manufacturers and producers of the products or goods sell their products globally without any restriction. It provides huge profits to the businessmen as they get low cost labour in poor countries easily. It provides a big opportunity to the companies to deal with the worldwide market.
Globalization helps to consider the whole world as a single market. Traders are extending their areas of business by treating the world as a global village. Earlier till the 1990s, there was a restriction on importing certain products which were already manufactured in India like agricultural products, engineering goods, food items and toiletries. However, during the 1990s there was a pressure from the rich countries on the poor and developing countries to allow them to spread their businesses by opening their markets. In India the globalization and liberalization process was started in 1991.
After many years, globalization brought about a major revolution in the Indian market when multinational brands came to India and started delivering a wide range of quality products at cheap prices. Prices of good quality products came down because of the cutthroat competition in the market.
Globalization and liberalization of the businesses in India have flooded the market with quality foreign products but has affected the local Indian industries adversely to a great extent resulting in the job loss to poor and uneducated workers. Globalization has been a bonanza for the consumers, however, a loss to the small-scale Indian producers.
Globalization has had some very positive effects on the Indian consumer in all sectors of society. It has affected the Indian students and education sector to a great extent by making study books and a lot of information available over the internet. Collaboration of foreign universities with the Indian universities has brought about a huge change in the field of education.
Globalization of trade in the agricultural sector has brought varieties of quality seeds which have disease resistance property. However, it is not good for the poor Indian farmers because the seeds and agricultural technologies are costly.
It has brought about a huge revolution in the employment sector by the spread of businesses like cottage, handloom, carpet, artisan carving, ceramic, jewellery, and glassware etc.
Attempt any eight of the following questions :
(a) What is globalization ?
(b) Write any two advantages of globalization.
(c) What was the pressure from the rich countries in the 1990's ?
(d) What is the effect of multinational brands entering the Indian market ?
(e) How are the prices of quality products affected due to globalization ?
(f) How have the foreign products affected the local industry adversely ?
(g) What has been the impact of globalization on the Indian students ?
(h) Why has globalization had a negative effect on the poor Indian farmer ?
(i) How has the cottage industry benefited from globalization ?SOLUTION:(a) Globalization is the way to open businesses. It is the way in which manufacturers and producers of the products or goods sell their products globally without any restriction.
(b) (i) Globalisation improves technological groth and economy.(ii) It provides big opportunity to the companies to deal with the worldwide market.(c) In 1990s there was a pressure from the rich countries on the pooor and developing countries to allow them to spread their businesses by opening their markets.(d) The multinational brands that entered the Indian markets started ,delivering a wide range of quality products at cheap prices.(e) The prices of qaulity products were affected majorly because of globaliation as there was a cutthroat competition in the market.(f) The Indian industries have been affected adversely as inflow of foreign goods has resulted in job loss to the poor and uneducated workers.It has also proved out to be a loss for the small- scale Indian producers.(g) Globalisation has positively affected the Indian students and education sector to a great extent by making study books and a lot ofinformation available over the internet, which helps the to have access to a huge knowlege bank. The indian universities have also brought about a huge change in the field of education.(h) Globalisation has brought varieies of quality seeds but they are not a boon for the Indian farmers as the seeds and agricultural technologies are very costly.(i) Globalisation has brought a huge revolution in the employment sector by the spread of businesses and has helped the cottton industry grow.
Question 2
Read the passage given below :
Everybody wants to succeed in life. For some, success means achieving whatever they desire or dream. For many it is the name, fame and social position. Whatever be the meaning of success, it is success which makes a man popular.
All great men have been successful. They are remembered for their great achievements. But it is certain that success comes to those who are sincere, hardworking, loyal and committed to their goals.
Success has been man's greatest motivation. It is very important for all. Success has a great effect on life. It brings pleasure and pride. It gives a sense of fulfilment. It means all-around development. Everybody hopes to be successful in life. But success smiles on those who have a proper approach, planning, vision and stamina. A proper and timely application of all these things is bound to bear fruit. One cannot be successful without cultivating these certain basic things in life. It is very difficult to set out on a journey without knowing one's goals and purposes. Clarity of the objective is a must to succeed in life. A focused approach with proper planning is certain to bring success.
Indecision and insincerity are big obstacles on the path to success.
One should have the capability, capacity and resources to turn one's dreams into reality. Mere desire cannot bring you success. The desire should be weighed against factors like capability and resources. This is the basic requirement of success. The next important thing is the eagerness, seriousness and the urge to be successful. It is the driving force which decides the success. It is the first step on the ladder of success.
One needs to pursue one's goals with all one's sincerity and passion. One should always be in high spirit. Lack of such spirit leads to an inferiority complex which is a big obstruction on the path to success. Time is also a deciding factor. Only the punctual and committed have succeeded in life. Lives of great men are examples of this. They had all these qualities in plenty which helped them rise to the peak of success.
Hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success. There is no substitute for hard labour. It alone can take one to the peak of success. Every success has a ratio of five percent inspiration and ninety-five percent perspiration. It is the patience, persistence and perseverance which play a decisive role in achieving success. Failures are the pillars of success as they are our stepping-stones and we must get up and start again and be motivated.
2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each :
(a) To whom does success come certainly ?
(b) What are the basic things in life we need to achieve success ?
(c) What did great men have in plenty to rise to the peak of success ? Give any two examples.
(d) What is the one basic requirement of success ?
(e) Explain : "Failures are pillars of success."
2.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, fill in any two of the following blanks with appropriate words/phrase :
(a) __________ plays a decisive role in achieving success.
(b) Goals have to be pursued with __________ and __________.
(c) Ratio of success is __________ inspiration.
2.3 Find out the words from the passage that mean the same as the following : (any two)
(a) endurance (para 2)
(b) obstruction (para 4)
(c) motivation (para 5)
2.2. (a) Perseverance
2.3. (a) Committed
Everybody wants to succeed in life. For some, success means achieving whatever they desire or dream. For many it is the name, fame and social position. Whatever be the meaning of success, it is success which makes a man popular.
All great men have been successful. They are remembered for their great achievements. But it is certain that success comes to those who are sincere, hardworking, loyal and committed to their goals.
Success has been man's greatest motivation. It is very important for all. Success has a great effect on life. It brings pleasure and pride. It gives a sense of fulfilment. It means all-around development. Everybody hopes to be successful in life. But success smiles on those who have a proper approach, planning, vision and stamina. A proper and timely application of all these things is bound to bear fruit. One cannot be successful without cultivating these certain basic things in life. It is very difficult to set out on a journey without knowing one's goals and purposes. Clarity of the objective is a must to succeed in life. A focused approach with proper planning is certain to bring success.
Indecision and insincerity are big obstacles on the path to success.
One should have the capability, capacity and resources to turn one's dreams into reality. Mere desire cannot bring you success. The desire should be weighed against factors like capability and resources. This is the basic requirement of success. The next important thing is the eagerness, seriousness and the urge to be successful. It is the driving force which decides the success. It is the first step on the ladder of success.
One needs to pursue one's goals with all one's sincerity and passion. One should always be in high spirit. Lack of such spirit leads to an inferiority complex which is a big obstruction on the path to success. Time is also a deciding factor. Only the punctual and committed have succeeded in life. Lives of great men are examples of this. They had all these qualities in plenty which helped them rise to the peak of success.
Hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success. There is no substitute for hard labour. It alone can take one to the peak of success. Every success has a ratio of five percent inspiration and ninety-five percent perspiration. It is the patience, persistence and perseverance which play a decisive role in achieving success. Failures are the pillars of success as they are our stepping-stones and we must get up and start again and be motivated.
2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each :
(a) To whom does success come certainly ?
(b) What are the basic things in life we need to achieve success ?
(c) What did great men have in plenty to rise to the peak of success ? Give any two examples.
(d) What is the one basic requirement of success ?
(e) Explain : "Failures are pillars of success."
2.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, fill in any two of the following blanks with appropriate words/phrase :
(a) __________ plays a decisive role in achieving success.
(b) Goals have to be pursued with __________ and __________.
(c) Ratio of success is __________ inspiration.
2.3 Find out the words from the passage that mean the same as the following : (any two)
(a) endurance (para 2)
(b) obstruction (para 4)
(c) motivation (para 5)
SOLUTION:
2.1. (a) Success surely comes to those who are sincere, hardworking and loyal and ofcourse committed to their goals.
(b) Success shines on those who have a proper approach, planning, vision and stamina. It is difficult to set out on a journey without knowing one's goals and purposes.
A focused approach with proper planning is certain to bring success.
(c) one should always have the quality of sincerity and passion. They should be punctual and committed to succeeed in life.
(d) Hard labour is the basic requirement which has no substitute.
(e) “failures are the pillars of success” as they are our stepping stones and we must get up and start again and be motivated.
(d) Hard labour is the basic requirement which has no substitute.
(e) “failures are the pillars of success” as they are our stepping stones and we must get up and start again and be motivated.
2.2. (a) Perseverance
(b) sincerity and passion
(c) 5%
(c) 5%
2.3. (a) Committed
(b) Obstruction
(c) Motivation
(c) Motivation
Question 3
You intend to join coaching classes at International Coaching Center situated in Raipur. The institute specializes in teaching science to classes XI – XII. Write a letter of enquiry in 100-120 words addressed to the Administrator incharge of the institute seeking clarification about the timings, duration, staff, transport and other necessary details for joining the institute. You are Rajesh/Rajni 2, Library Road Jabalpur.
Two main parks in your locality have suffered from neglect on the part of local authorities. They have virtually been taken over by undesirable elements. As a result the residents have stopped going to the parks.
Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern about the problems the neglect has created and suggest measures to reclaim the parks for children. You are Gautam/Gauri 2, Gobind Enclave, Meerut.
Jabalpur
Mar 12’ 2018
The Administrator in charge,
International Coaching Center,
Raipur
Sub: Enquiry for class XII Physics classes
Sir/Madam,
This is to make an enquiry about the schedule of classes for the upcoming batches at your prestigious institute. I have heard a lot about your institute that you have been providing coaching classes to the students of XI and XII in the science stream since 2002. I put up on Library Road, Jabal Pur which is 5 km away from your institute. So, I want clarification about the timings, duration, staff, transport and other necessary details for joining the institute.
So, a positive reply from your side shall be highly appreciable. I have to begin with my classes since April’ 2018.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Rajni
Mar 12’ 2018
The Editor,
Daily Times,
New Delhi
Sub: negligence of municipal authorities for public parks maintenance
Sir/Madam,
Through the well esteemed columns of your local newspaper, I want to draw the kind attention of the Municipal Authority Officers towards the negligence being implemented in the maintenance of 2 main parks in our locality. The parks have not been cleaned for past 4 months. Even the lighting system does not work in the night. The officers even do not visit the park for inspection. This all has turned the parks as shelters for the undesirable elements of society. These people do spend their time in the parks and play cards, drink, etc. which all has created a nuisance in the area.
Therefore, I hope your newspaper will throw light on the subject concerned so as to enable the residents to take a breath of ecstasy.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Gautam
OR
Two main parks in your locality have suffered from neglect on the part of local authorities. They have virtually been taken over by undesirable elements. As a result the residents have stopped going to the parks.
Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern about the problems the neglect has created and suggest measures to reclaim the parks for children. You are Gautam/Gauri 2, Gobind Enclave, Meerut.
SOLUTION:
2, Library Road,Jabalpur
Mar 12’ 2018
The Administrator in charge,
International Coaching Center,
Raipur
Sub: Enquiry for class XII Physics classes
Sir/Madam,
This is to make an enquiry about the schedule of classes for the upcoming batches at your prestigious institute. I have heard a lot about your institute that you have been providing coaching classes to the students of XI and XII in the science stream since 2002. I put up on Library Road, Jabal Pur which is 5 km away from your institute. So, I want clarification about the timings, duration, staff, transport and other necessary details for joining the institute.
So, a positive reply from your side shall be highly appreciable. I have to begin with my classes since April’ 2018.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Rajni
OR
2, Govind Enclave, MeerutMar 12’ 2018
The Editor,
Daily Times,
New Delhi
Sub: negligence of municipal authorities for public parks maintenance
Sir/Madam,
Through the well esteemed columns of your local newspaper, I want to draw the kind attention of the Municipal Authority Officers towards the negligence being implemented in the maintenance of 2 main parks in our locality. The parks have not been cleaned for past 4 months. Even the lighting system does not work in the night. The officers even do not visit the park for inspection. This all has turned the parks as shelters for the undesirable elements of society. These people do spend their time in the parks and play cards, drink, etc. which all has created a nuisance in the area.
Therefore, I hope your newspaper will throw light on the subject concerned so as to enable the residents to take a breath of ecstasy.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Gautam
Question 4
In 200-250 words write a story based on the input given below :
A long wait for the bus – people impatient – a large crowd – a lot of confusion – felt the pocket being touched – looked around – caught the hand — and .................
Two teams – in the playground – whistle blew – match about to begin – the two captains looked tense – suddenly there was a commotion.
The moment, I was buying the ticket , someone pushed me off the backside. I felt my pocket being touched. I looked around and caught the hand of a boy. This boy looked thief from his face. I caught his Shirts collar and slapped across his face. Meanwhile, the crowd also reacted and some of them also started beating him. The bus was diverted towards the Nearest Police Station. The thief was handed over to police and I reached my school late by half an hour. When I explained the entire matter to our Principal Sir, he felt proud of me and assured me to honour in the next Morning Assembly. I reached my class and got busy in attending my classes.
OR
It was the day of first Friday last month, when the entire National Stadium of Indore was overcrowded. Two teams from our school were ready to face each other in the playground. All the Football fans of the two teams had been continuously hooting to encourage their respective teams. Team A from Science Block and Team B from Commerce Block were thrilled to listen to the whistle. The match was supposed to begin as soon as the whistle blows.
At 10:30 AM sharp, the whistle blew and the match started. Mr Ashutosh, captain of Team A and Mr Anant, captain of Team B looked tense. Suddenly there was a commotion as Team B had kicked its 1st Goal. Now there were continuous efforts from the side of Team A to kick a Goal against Team B. Team A succeeded to kick 2 Goals against Team B and they turned the game in their favour by 2-1 in the 1st round. As soon the 2nd and last round began, the match began more interesting as there was a continuous fight between the opponents of 2 teams. Ravi kicked a goal in favour of his Team-B. Now the match was at NO WIN-NO LOSS situation. But at in the last 10 seconds, Kumar kicked the final Goal against Team A. Finally, Team B won the match by 3-2.
A long wait for the bus – people impatient – a large crowd – a lot of confusion – felt the pocket being touched – looked around – caught the hand — and .................
OR
Two teams – in the playground – whistle blew – match about to begin – the two captains looked tense – suddenly there was a commotion.
SOLUTION:
Cities like Delhi are never free from the crowd of people. DTC bus as a means of public transport caters the need of thousands of commuters in Delhi. On last Wednesday, there was a long wait for Bus at Shastri Nagar Bus Stop. People looked impatient as they had been waiting for their desired bus for past 20-30 minutes. I was one of them. I had to reach my school by 8:00 AM. But there was no bus. Suddenly a bus of my destination arrived. But a large crowd trying to enter the bus created confusion. Somehow, I succeeded to enter the bus.The moment, I was buying the ticket , someone pushed me off the backside. I felt my pocket being touched. I looked around and caught the hand of a boy. This boy looked thief from his face. I caught his Shirts collar and slapped across his face. Meanwhile, the crowd also reacted and some of them also started beating him. The bus was diverted towards the Nearest Police Station. The thief was handed over to police and I reached my school late by half an hour. When I explained the entire matter to our Principal Sir, he felt proud of me and assured me to honour in the next Morning Assembly. I reached my class and got busy in attending my classes.
OR
At 10:30 AM sharp, the whistle blew and the match started. Mr Ashutosh, captain of Team A and Mr Anant, captain of Team B looked tense. Suddenly there was a commotion as Team B had kicked its 1st Goal. Now there were continuous efforts from the side of Team A to kick a Goal against Team B. Team A succeeded to kick 2 Goals against Team B and they turned the game in their favour by 2-1 in the 1st round. As soon the 2nd and last round began, the match began more interesting as there was a continuous fight between the opponents of 2 teams. Ravi kicked a goal in favour of his Team-B. Now the match was at NO WIN-NO LOSS situation. But at in the last 10 seconds, Kumar kicked the final Goal against Team A. Finally, Team B won the match by 3-2.
Question 5
In the following paragraph one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing words in any four lines of the given paragraph, along with the words that come before and the words that come after it in the space provided.
(b) many to remember
(c) day, they are
(d) bound to forget
(e) difficulties for the people
| Word before | Missing word | Word after | ||
| Most the people | most | of | the | |
| are annoyed passwords. | (a) | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| They have many remember. | (b) | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| On any given day are | (c) | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| bound forget them. | (d) | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| This creates difficulties the people. | (e) | ______ | ______ | ______ |
SOLUTION:
(a) annoyed with passwords(b) many to remember
(c) day, they are
(d) bound to forget
(e) difficulties for the people
Question 6
Rearrange any four of the following word clusters to make meaningful sentences :
(a) very exciting / can be / new country / travelling to / a
(b) it / a lot of/ before / actually requires / the visit / preparation
(c) option / is / light / travelling / best / the
(d) also need / we / the local weather / in mind / to / keep
(e) always / enriched / we / return / experience / the / with
(b) It actually requires a lot of preparation before the visit.
(c) Travelling light is the best option.
(d) We also need to keep in mind the local weather.
(e) We always return enriched with the experience.
(a) very exciting / can be / new country / travelling to / a
(b) it / a lot of/ before / actually requires / the visit / preparation
(c) option / is / light / travelling / best / the
(d) also need / we / the local weather / in mind / to / keep
(e) always / enriched / we / return / experience / the / with
SOLUTION:
(a) Travelling to a new country can be very exciting.(b) It actually requires a lot of preparation before the visit.
(c) Travelling light is the best option.
(d) We also need to keep in mind the local weather.
(e) We always return enriched with the experience.
Question 7
Fill in any four of the blanks in the sentences given below choosing the most appropriate options from the ones that follow. Write the answers in your answer-sheet against the correct blank numbers:
(A) Concentration is (a) ______________ by alertness.
(B) Effective speaking (b) ______________ on effective listening.
(C) Economic growth (c) ______________ attitudes and lifestyle.
(D) The environment has always (d) ______________ in control of our destiny.
(E) They believe that logic (e) ______________ no place in faith.
(b) (i) depends
(c) (iii) changes
(d) (iii) been
(e) (i) has
(A) Concentration is (a) ______________ by alertness.
(B) Effective speaking (b) ______________ on effective listening.
(C) Economic growth (c) ______________ attitudes and lifestyle.
(D) The environment has always (d) ______________ in control of our destiny.
(E) They believe that logic (e) ______________ no place in faith.
| (a) | (i) help | (ii) will help | (iii) helps | (iv) helped |
| (b) | (i) depends | (ii) depend | (iii) depended | (iv) depending |
| (c) | (i) change | (ii)will change | (iii) changes | (iv) changed |
| (d) | (i) is | (ii) be | (iii) been | (iv) was |
| (e) | (i) has | (ii) have | (iii) had | (iv) having |
SOLUTION:
(a) (iv) helped(b) (i) depends
(c) (iii) changes
(d) (iii) been
(e) (i) has
Question 8
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :
But speak all good you can devise of Caesar,
And say you do it by our permission;
..... ..... ...... .....
(a) Identify the speaker.
(b) Who is being granted permission ?
(c) What is the speaker afraid of ?
(d) What opinion do you form of the speaker ?
Give them something, sharper, snappier.
We must aim for better billings,"
(a) Identify the speaker of the above lines.
(b) Who does 'we' refer to ?
(c) What must be done for 'better billings' ?
(d) What trait of the speaker's character is revealed through the above lines ?
(b) Antony is being granted permission.
(c) The speaker is afraid that Antony will tell the people about Caesar’s death and will blame Brutus and others involved in Caesar’s death.
(d) The speaker, i.e. Brutus was one of the conspirators who persuaded to plot against Caesar. From the lines, he seems to be very shrewd and cunning as he took advantage of his friend's trust and faith and played the lead role in his death.
(a) The Frog
(b) The frog as well as the nightingale
(c) The term 'better billings' refers to the amount of business conducted through the concerts at which the nightingale used to perform. 'Better billings' refers to the bookings that were made for the nightingale's concert.
(d) The frog was clever, conniving, shrewd, cunning, manipulative, facade and greedy for money.
But speak all good you can devise of Caesar,
And say you do it by our permission;
..... ..... ...... .....
(a) Identify the speaker.
(b) Who is being granted permission ?
(c) What is the speaker afraid of ?
(d) What opinion do you form of the speaker ?
OR
"You must make your public happier :Give them something, sharper, snappier.
We must aim for better billings,"
(a) Identify the speaker of the above lines.
(b) Who does 'we' refer to ?
(c) What must be done for 'better billings' ?
(d) What trait of the speaker's character is revealed through the above lines ?
SOLUTION:
(a) Speaker is Brutus.(b) Antony is being granted permission.
(c) The speaker is afraid that Antony will tell the people about Caesar’s death and will blame Brutus and others involved in Caesar’s death.
(d) The speaker, i.e. Brutus was one of the conspirators who persuaded to plot against Caesar. From the lines, he seems to be very shrewd and cunning as he took advantage of his friend's trust and faith and played the lead role in his death.
OR
(a) The Frog
(b) The frog as well as the nightingale
(c) The term 'better billings' refers to the amount of business conducted through the concerts at which the nightingale used to perform. 'Better billings' refers to the bookings that were made for the nightingale's concert.
(d) The frog was clever, conniving, shrewd, cunning, manipulative, facade and greedy for money.
Question 9
Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each :
(a) How do we know that Michael's father was fascinated by computers ?
(b) Why does the author say that Louisa Mebbin had a "protective elder sister" attitude towards money ?
(c) What will Shakespeare's friend realize when he rises on the Day of Judgment ?
(d) In the poem "Snake", why does the poet say "I have something to expatiate." ?
(e) In the story "Shady Plot", why did Helen appear in bits and pieces ?
(b) The author is describing in a humorous way that Louisa Mebbin is very careful about money. She is not a spendthrift person. Her attitude towards money is similar to the protective attitude that an elder sister assumes towards her younger sibling. She does not discriminate between the currency of different nations. No matter where she is, she is always careful about spending her money. She also avoids giving tips in the hotels.
(c) Neither marble nor the gilded monuments of princes will outlive this poem. But you will live on in my rhyme to shine more brightly than any monument sullied by the ravages of time. When war overturns statues and leaves a path of destruction, this record of your memory will survive the battlefield fire. All who are not yet born will read my praise of you in these lines. Your memory will live on until the end of time.
(d) The poet regrets his decision of striking at the snake. The snake had been harmless, dignified and was too thirsty. Trying to kill it was a mean act and the poet wishes to make amends for his violent approach. He wishes to give due honour to the snake, that it deserves. It means that the poet has something to regret forever. This is that he should not have thrown a log to kill the snake.
(e) Helen gave up writing because those were terrible days for her, it was much more difficult than it looked. She had mistaken it to be a paradise but it turned out to be a purgatory where one constantly frets and waits for inspiration to come so that they can write but nothing is produced in the end. She gave it up and became a reader for a magazine.
(a) How do we know that Michael's father was fascinated by computers ?
(b) Why does the author say that Louisa Mebbin had a "protective elder sister" attitude towards money ?
(c) What will Shakespeare's friend realize when he rises on the Day of Judgment ?
(d) In the poem "Snake", why does the poet say "I have something to expatiate." ?
(e) In the story "Shady Plot", why did Helen appear in bits and pieces ?
SOLUTION:
(a) Michael's father was fascinated with the computers which could do almost everything from paint, playing music, creating displays etc. Both of them were very fond of playing games and doing all usual stuff on computers. Michael and his dad had recently bought a Pentium 150 MHz processor, with 256 of RAM, a 1.2 GB hard disk drive and 16 speed CD ROM, complete with speakers, printer, modem and scanner. This computer could do anything: paint, play music, create displays and even make rubbish homework look fantastic.(b) The author is describing in a humorous way that Louisa Mebbin is very careful about money. She is not a spendthrift person. Her attitude towards money is similar to the protective attitude that an elder sister assumes towards her younger sibling. She does not discriminate between the currency of different nations. No matter where she is, she is always careful about spending her money. She also avoids giving tips in the hotels.
(c) Neither marble nor the gilded monuments of princes will outlive this poem. But you will live on in my rhyme to shine more brightly than any monument sullied by the ravages of time. When war overturns statues and leaves a path of destruction, this record of your memory will survive the battlefield fire. All who are not yet born will read my praise of you in these lines. Your memory will live on until the end of time.
(d) The poet regrets his decision of striking at the snake. The snake had been harmless, dignified and was too thirsty. Trying to kill it was a mean act and the poet wishes to make amends for his violent approach. He wishes to give due honour to the snake, that it deserves. It means that the poet has something to regret forever. This is that he should not have thrown a log to kill the snake.
(e) Helen gave up writing because those were terrible days for her, it was much more difficult than it looked. She had mistaken it to be a paradise but it turned out to be a purgatory where one constantly frets and waits for inspiration to come so that they can write but nothing is produced in the end. She gave it up and became a reader for a magazine.
Question 10
Answer the following in 100-200 words : 8
"Patol Babu, Film Star," by Satyajit Ray emphasizes the valuable contribution of a mentor in changing a negative mind-set into a positive one. Describe how Mr. Pakrashi's advice helps Patol Babu in performing his role.
Time humbles even the greatest of the great. One should cultivate the quality of humility. Describe how time has reduced the mighty Ozymandias to nothing.
After reading the poem we picture Ozymandias as an arrogant and ambitious king. Ozymandias considered himself to be the best king ever. He was confident that his power and greatness were incomparable. He wanted to boast about his achievements and glory and thought of leaving a mark in the form of a grand statue. His pride and passion are evident in the inscription on the pedestal where he introduces himself as the king of the kings.
Ozymandias' soaring ambition was reduced to nothing because nothing in this world is permanent. Even though he was a great king once, but with passing time, his glory faded. The grand statue built to signify his greatness was also shattered into pieces. Thus, no one remembers how great he was.
"Patol Babu, Film Star," by Satyajit Ray emphasizes the valuable contribution of a mentor in changing a negative mind-set into a positive one. Describe how Mr. Pakrashi's advice helps Patol Babu in performing his role.
OR
Time humbles even the greatest of the great. One should cultivate the quality of humility. Describe how time has reduced the mighty Ozymandias to nothing.
SOLUTION:
Mr. Pakrashi was Patol Babu's mentor. He said, "Remember one thing, Patol; however small a part you're offered, never consider it beneath your dignity to accept it." These words influenced Patol Babu a lot and they helped him enact his role with confidence and determination. From these words, Patol Babu drew spirit, energy, inspiration and dignity to enact such a small role. He no more felt his role in the movie to be condescending.
OR
After reading the poem we picture Ozymandias as an arrogant and ambitious king. Ozymandias considered himself to be the best king ever. He was confident that his power and greatness were incomparable. He wanted to boast about his achievements and glory and thought of leaving a mark in the form of a grand statue. His pride and passion are evident in the inscription on the pedestal where he introduces himself as the king of the kings.
Ozymandias' soaring ambition was reduced to nothing because nothing in this world is permanent. Even though he was a great king once, but with passing time, his glory faded. The grand statue built to signify his greatness was also shattered into pieces. Thus, no one remembers how great he was.
Question 11
Answer the following question in 200-250 words :
(a) Give a pen sketch of Anne's father as a parent ?
(b) What are Helen's opinions about examinations ?
(b) In Helen's opinion, written tests and examinations contributed towards a hurried and nervous reading of texts without comprehension of what one is reading. One's brain became encumbered with a plethora of facts and nuggets of information that had little use. Helen observes that her mind was so full of heterogeneous matter before an exam that she plunged into a state of despair thinking about how to put all of it into order. Helen refers to examinations as the chief bugbears of her college life. This is because she had faced them many times and cast them down, yet they would rise again and take on a menacing shape. This would be until she felt her courage oozing out at her finger ends. The days before these ordeals took place were spent cramming her mind with mystic formula and indigestible dates. This unpalatable diet would force her to wish that books, science and the student herself were buried in the depths of the sea. The person who thought she was prepared was a favoured being in Helen's opinion because examinations always left her perplexed and exasperated.
Miss Sullivan had taken Helen by the hand across the fields where men were preparing the earth for the seed, to the banks of the Tennessee River. Sitting on the warm grass, she began the first lessons for Helen in the beneficence of nature. Helen learned how the sun and rain make the ground give life to trees that are not only pleasant to the sight but also good for food, how birds build their nest and thrive from land to land. Also, how every creature finds food and shelter. As Helen's knowledge of these things grew, she felt more and more the delight of the world she lived in. Long before she learned to do a sum in arithmetic or describe the shape of the earth, Miss Sullivan had taught her to find the beauty in the fragrant woods, in every blade of grass and in the curves and dimples of her baby sister's hand. She linked her earliest thoughts with nature and made her attuned to the beauty that abounds in the world. Her teaching methods were not par for the course but they believed in the natural capabilities of nature to educate the sportive Helen as the girl herself was so eager to learn from anything around her. Miss Sullivan understood the true capabilities of her student and designed her teaching methods accordingly. When Helen had lost her confidence to write following the Frost Fairy episode, it was Miss Sullivan who consoled her and helped her in every way possible. It was with the hope of restoring Helen's self-confidence that she persuaded Helen to write for the Youth's Companion. This brief account was prophetic in its intent because if Helen had not written this, she would have succumbed to her fears. Helen wrote timidly and fearfully but she persevered as her teacher continued to egg her on. It helped Helen to find her bearings again and opened her up to a life of trial that came with a truer knowledge of life. In her words, she had been living an unconscious life, acted upon by circumstances but from then onwards, she began to take charge with no small measure of help from her teacher. Miss Sullivan understood the true capabilities of her student and designed her teaching methods accordingly. When Helen had lost her confidence to write following the Frost Fairy episode, it was Miss Sullivan who consoled her and helped her in every way possible. It was with the hope of restoring Helen's self-confidence that she persuaded Helen to write for the Youth's Companion. This brief account was prophetic in its intent because if Helen had not written this, she would have succumbed to her fears. Helen wrote timidly and fearfully but she persevered as her teacher continued to egg her on. It helped Helen to find her bearings again and opened her up to a life of trial that came with a truer knowledge of life. In her words, she had been living an unconscious life, acted upon by circumstances but from then onwards, she began to take charge with no small measure of help from her teacher.
(a) Give a pen sketch of Anne's father as a parent ?
OR
Describe the relationship between Anne and Margot ?(b) What are Helen's opinions about examinations ?
OR
Describe Ms. Sullivan's teaching methods ?
SOLUTION:
(a) Otto Frank was the only member of his immediate family to have survived the Holocaust, dying much later in 1980. Post his marriage to Edith Frank and the birth of their two daughters Margot and Anne, Otto Frank had immigrated to Holland in 1933 due to his Jewish descent and became the managing director of the Dutch Opekta Company. The Diary was published by him in the memory of his daughter. Otto Frank had a remarkable presence of mind and fiercely protective instinct about his family, he was a reassuring and thoughtful figure in their lives. Anne portrayed her father affectionately in The Diary, referring to him as the ‘most adorable father’. Sheconsidered him to be the driving presence in her life but somehow he fell short of the ideal that she had envisaged for him. However, he took a genuine interest in his daughters’ lives and education, being an anchor of support for them and setting an example of being normal and optimistic even under the most extraordinary circumstances. Otto Frank was a man of frugal means, always putting the needs of others before him. A levelheaded man, he exhibited considerable tact and patience in the secret annex taking tough decisions and being respectful towards everyone around him irrespective of their age.
OR
Anne and Margot,the two sisters were as different as chalk and cheese. While Margot was the conventional,dutiful and obedient elder sister, Anne was the rebellious, independent and vociferous younger sibling. Margot was a delicate girl who spoke little,she was similar to her mother in terms of temperament and disposition while Anne found herself suited to her father's characteristics. She liked to take charge of things while Margot was content in being on the sidelines. However,both the sisters exhibit a strain of resilience and remarkable courage in dealing with the situation. Anne and Margot's relationship in the beginning of the novel is full of conflict because Anne cannot bear to be constantly compared and contrasted against her studious and dedicated sister but gradually we see a softening of her stance and they come to a kind of truce. They learn to understand each other's differences and bond of fellow feeling develops between the two.(b) In Helen's opinion, written tests and examinations contributed towards a hurried and nervous reading of texts without comprehension of what one is reading. One's brain became encumbered with a plethora of facts and nuggets of information that had little use. Helen observes that her mind was so full of heterogeneous matter before an exam that she plunged into a state of despair thinking about how to put all of it into order. Helen refers to examinations as the chief bugbears of her college life. This is because she had faced them many times and cast them down, yet they would rise again and take on a menacing shape. This would be until she felt her courage oozing out at her finger ends. The days before these ordeals took place were spent cramming her mind with mystic formula and indigestible dates. This unpalatable diet would force her to wish that books, science and the student herself were buried in the depths of the sea. The person who thought she was prepared was a favoured being in Helen's opinion because examinations always left her perplexed and exasperated.
OR
Miss Sullivan was a good teacher and also a great human being. She understood Helen's condition and plight really well. She also helped Helen to cope with her handicap. The description of events given below speaks best about it:Miss Sullivan had taken Helen by the hand across the fields where men were preparing the earth for the seed, to the banks of the Tennessee River. Sitting on the warm grass, she began the first lessons for Helen in the beneficence of nature. Helen learned how the sun and rain make the ground give life to trees that are not only pleasant to the sight but also good for food, how birds build their nest and thrive from land to land. Also, how every creature finds food and shelter. As Helen's knowledge of these things grew, she felt more and more the delight of the world she lived in. Long before she learned to do a sum in arithmetic or describe the shape of the earth, Miss Sullivan had taught her to find the beauty in the fragrant woods, in every blade of grass and in the curves and dimples of her baby sister's hand. She linked her earliest thoughts with nature and made her attuned to the beauty that abounds in the world. Her teaching methods were not par for the course but they believed in the natural capabilities of nature to educate the sportive Helen as the girl herself was so eager to learn from anything around her. Miss Sullivan understood the true capabilities of her student and designed her teaching methods accordingly. When Helen had lost her confidence to write following the Frost Fairy episode, it was Miss Sullivan who consoled her and helped her in every way possible. It was with the hope of restoring Helen's self-confidence that she persuaded Helen to write for the Youth's Companion. This brief account was prophetic in its intent because if Helen had not written this, she would have succumbed to her fears. Helen wrote timidly and fearfully but she persevered as her teacher continued to egg her on. It helped Helen to find her bearings again and opened her up to a life of trial that came with a truer knowledge of life. In her words, she had been living an unconscious life, acted upon by circumstances but from then onwards, she began to take charge with no small measure of help from her teacher. Miss Sullivan understood the true capabilities of her student and designed her teaching methods accordingly. When Helen had lost her confidence to write following the Frost Fairy episode, it was Miss Sullivan who consoled her and helped her in every way possible. It was with the hope of restoring Helen's self-confidence that she persuaded Helen to write for the Youth's Companion. This brief account was prophetic in its intent because if Helen had not written this, she would have succumbed to her fears. Helen wrote timidly and fearfully but she persevered as her teacher continued to egg her on. It helped Helen to find her bearings again and opened her up to a life of trial that came with a truer knowledge of life. In her words, she had been living an unconscious life, acted upon by circumstances but from then onwards, she began to take charge with no small measure of help from her teacher.
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