ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Module 1 Question Paper

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :

Call it a blessing or a curse of Mother Nature, we have to breathe in

over 10,000 litres of air in a day (more than four million litres in a year)
to remain alive. By making it essential for life, God wanted us to keep the
air we breathe clean. Everyone can see the food that is not clean and
perhaps refrain from eating it, but one cannot stop breathing even if one
can feel the air to be polluted..
Several harmful and noxious substances can contaminate the air we
breathe. Generally, much is said and written about outdoor air pollution,
most of which is due to vehicular and industrial exhausts. Given the fact
that most of us spend most of our time indoors, it is most important to
recognise that the air we breathe in at home or in offices can be
polluted. It can be a cause of ill-health. Air pollutants that are generally
present in very low concentrations
can assume significance in closed ill- ventilated places. .The indoor air
pollution can lead to allergic reactions and cause irritation to the skin, the
eyes and the nose. But as is logical to assume, the brunt of insult by
pollutants is borne by the lungs. It can lead to the development of fresh
breathing problems, especially in those who have allergic tendencies, or it
can worsen the existing respiratory illnesses like asthma and bronchitis.
There can be several sources of indoor air pollution. Tobacco smoke is one of
the most
Important air pollutants in closed places. “Passive smoking” or environmental
tobacco smoke (ETS) pollution can lead to all the harmful effects of tobacco
smoking seen in the smokers in their non-smoking companions. ETS as a
health hazard has been unequivocally proven and is also getting social
recognition now. One can occasionally see signs displaying the all-important
message: “Your smoking is injurious to my health” in offices and homes.
The children of smoking parents are among the worst affected persons. The exposure of
young children to ETS leads to increased respiratory problems and hospital admissions as
compared to non-exposed children. Several studies, including those done at the PGI,
have shown an increased risk of lung cancer among women exposed to passive smoking.
ETS also worsens the existing lung diseases like asthma and bronchitis. It may be
responsible for the development of asthma in children.

The gases are very toxic in high concentrations as may be encountered during industrial
accidents, but even in very minimal amounts, as may be prevalent in homes and offices,
they can cause irritation to the skin or the eyes, rashes, headache, dizziness and
nausea. Improving the ventilation is an important preventive measure, besides trying to
eliminate the source that may not be always feasible. Other indoor pollutants are toxic
chemicals like cleansing agents, 30.pesticides, paints, solvents and inferior quality
personal-care products, especially aerosols. Very old crumbling pipes, boilers, insulation
or false roofing can also be important sources. Asbestos is a hazardous product that can
cause cancer in humans. It is important to realise that the air we breathe at home may
not be clean always and we must try to eliminate the source of pollution. We should
give due consideration to ventilation..
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer ANY FIVE questions from the six given
below. (1 × 5)
(A) What does the writer mean by using the quote “Your smoking is injurious to my health”? (1)

B) Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a word that
means the same from lines 15-20.
Shalini, without a doubt, is a Manchester City fan. She even got the stadium tickets to go
watch the live series. (1)

C) State a reason for air being contaminated with noxious substances. (1)

D) Why are the children of smoking parents more prone to ‘hospital admissions’? (1

F) How does the writer justify emphasising ventilation over eliminating the source of
pollutant? (1)
 Writing and Grammar

You are Somya/Sahil, a resident of Modern Colony, Kanpur. You come across
the following information on a local library’s notice board.

As you want to be a choreographer, write a letter to the Director, National

School of Dance, Kanpur, in about 120 words, seeking information about their
courses, duration, admission procedure, eligibility criteria and other details.
(10)
Write a paragraph about 120 words. (10)
The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each
line. Identify the error and write its correction against the correct
blank number. Remember to underline the correction. The first one has
been done for you. (1 × 3)

The students that were fighting for The flowers or fruits that they
plucked all both the things were in plenty, the Teacher called the
student and asked him to
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Report the following : (2)
1: Would you like to eat some cupcakes ?
2: Sit down !
 Literature (1x 3)
1: Bring out Lencho’s immense faith in God .
2: Nelson Mandela was the hero of South Africa’ freedom movement.
Comment .
3: Was Griffin a lawless person ?
4:Why was Tricky an uninteresting object for other dogs at the
surgery ?
5: What did Mrs Pumphery do to bring him back to normal health ?
6: Do you think it is a significant detail story that Anil is a strugggling
writer ?
7: Why does Anil not hand thr thief over to the police ? Do you think
most people would have done so ? In what ways is Anil different from
such employers ?
Question 8
He hears the last voice at night,
The patrolling cars,
And stares with his brilliant eyes
At the brilliant stars.
a) What kind of voices does the tiger hear?
b)where does the tiger look at in the night?
c) What do you mean by ‘patrolling’?
d’ What is the effect of the repeated use of the word ‘ brilliant’

9: What message dies the poet wish to convey through the poem ‘fire
and Ice’?
10: What was the reaction of the poet when the dust of snow fell on
him ?
1:The given phrase is a witty version of ‘Smoking is injurious to health’.
By this, the writer means that smoking is risky for the ‘non-smokers’ who
inhale the fumes passed on by the ‘smokers’.
2: Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase
with a word that means the same from lines 15-20.
Shalini, without a doubt, is a Manchester City fan. She even got the
stadium tickets to go watch the live series. (1)
Answer:
Shalini, unequivocally, is a Manchester City fan. She even got the
stadium tickets to go watch the live series.
C) State a reason for air being contaminated with noxious substances. (1)
Answer:
The chemical industries emitting noxious substances into the air make it
contaminated.

(D) Why are the children of smoking parents more prone to ‘hospital admissions’? (1)
Answer:
The children of smoking parents are exposed to ETS which leads to several
respiratory disorders. This is why they are more prone to ‘hospital admissions’.

(E) List one reason as to why we should give ‘due consideration to ventilation’? (1)
Answer:
We should give ‘due consideration to ventilation’ because on an average, we spend
most of our time indoors, inhaling the trapped contaminated air.
LETTER WRITING
B-23, Modern Colony
Kanpur
Are
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10th August, 20XX

The Director
National School of Dance
Kanpur
it
Subject: Inquiry regarding a choreography course

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Dear Sir/Madam -
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I came across your advertisement regarding the courses in choreography
offered by your institute and want to state that I have passed my higher
secondary exams. I am very much interested in dancing and want to learn
the classical dance. I have heard much about your institution and the
classes. -

Kindly send me the prospectus and the application form so that I can
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choose the timings best suited

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to me. I would be thankful if you could
provide me with the following information:
• Timings - -
• Fees
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• Admission procedure -
• Eligibility criteria
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Hope to get the information soon. -
Thanking you

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Yours sincerely
Somya/Sahil
Paragraph Writing
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In recent times, people had become more conscious about their health and started
• to change their lifestyle. Doing yoga, going to a gym, seeking alternative
therapies are some of the activities that people of all age groups indulge in to
keep themselves fit and healthy. Moreover, after a stressful day, it is considered a
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good idea to unwind by going to theatre with friends or family. Flowever, COVID-19
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has drastically changed the way we live today.

Due to the global pandemic, all these activities have become the things of the past.
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Keeping indoors is the new norm to be healthy. What about those outdoor
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enthusiasts who miss their routine of going for a morning walk or weekly outings
with friends? The sports industry is on the top of the list, getting badly affected
due to the restrictions on sports activity.
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But we can still take care of our health by indulging in some
activities that we can do at home. You can exercise in the garden or
backyard of the house. Those who live in apartments can walk in
the balcony or on terrace. Doing pranayama or breathing exercises
is also highly beneficial in keeping us fit. Furthermore, there are-
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many apps that provide online classes in yoga and other workouts
both free and paid. So while we hope for the good time to return,
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let’s not miss out on our favourite activities.

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 The following paragraph has not been edited.
There is one error in each line. Identify the
error and write its correction against the correct
blank number. Remember to underline the
correction. The first one has been done for you.
(1 × 3)

The students that were fighting for The flowers

and
or fruits that they plucked all both the things
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were in plenty, the Teacher called the student
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and asked him to

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(a) The students plucked both the flowers and the fruits,
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not any one of them. Hence, this is the right answer.

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(b) ‘As’ both the things were in plenty, the students were
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fighting to get them. All makes no sense here. Hence, this is

the right answer.
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(c) The teacher didn’t call any specific student. It could be

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any random person. Hence, this is the right answer.

(a)
Report the following : (2)
1: Would you like to eat some cupcakes ? -

2: Sit down !
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0 = me If I like to eat some cupcakes ?

He asked
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She told me to sit down .

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Literature
1: Bring out Lencho’s immense faith in God .
2: Nelson Mandela was the hero of South Africa’ freedom movement.
Comment .
3: Was Griffin a lawless person ?
4: Why was Tricky an uninteresting object for other dogs at the
surgery ?
5: What did Mrs Pumphery do to bring him back to normal health ?
6: Do you think it is a significant detail story that Anil is a strugggling
writer ?
7: Why does Anil not hand thr thief over to the police ? Do you think
most people would have done so ? In what ways is Anil different from
such employers ?
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1: * His faith in god.
* God sees everything . -
* writing letter -

* expressing his need

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2: * Mandela’s vision for his country .
* His dedication . -

* His struggles .
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* Realising facts .
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3: Breaking laws .
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* Selfish -
* stealing -
4: Tricki became an uninteresting object for other dogs at
surgery because he was very fat and not able to run and
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play with other dogs, that's the reason why other dogs
doesn't have any interest on him -

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5: Mrs. Pumphrey thought that her dog was
suffering from malnutrition. So she gave him some
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little extras like malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of

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Horlicks to bring him back to normal health.

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Yes, it is a significant detail that Anil is a struggling writer.
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His lifestyle was simple and used to spend according to his

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pocket at all time His struggle sometimes gave him a lot of

income while at other times he used to worry about the
next payment.
Why does Anil not hand thr thief over to the police ? Do you
think most people would have done so ? In what ways is Anil
different from such employers ?

Anil does not hand over the thief to the police because he
realized that Hari had learnt his lesson and had changed
for the better. Otherwise, he would never have come back
and kept the money at the same place from where he had
stolen it
9:The poem "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost is a metaphor for
human perceptions of desires and hatred. The fire symbolises
burning desires, while the ice, on the other hand, describes
ice-cold hatred. It describes how we humans will be the end
of our own race.
 What was the reaction of the poet when the dust of snow
fell on him ?

This 'Dust of Snow” changed the poet's mood.

The poet's mood changed from that of dismay to
joy. He was holding the day in regret when this
dust of snow fell on him and this simple little
thing brought him some joy.
He hears the last voice at night,
The patrolling cars,
And stares with his brilliant eyes
At the brilliant stars.
a) What kind of voices does the tiger hear?
b)where does the tiger look at in the night?
c) What do you mean by ‘patrolling’?
d’ What is the effect of the repeated use of the word ‘ brilliant’

A)The tiger hears the voice coming from the patrolling cars at night .
B) The tiger looks at the brilliant stars shining in thesky at the night .
c) ‘patrolling’ means to go around an area at regular times to check
that is is safe .
D) The repeated use of brilliant shows the contrast . Thebrilliant stars
are free while the brilliant eyes are insude the cage .
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