PROSE - 1 HIS FIRST FLIGHT

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS
Swooped - move very quickly Mockingly x respectfully
Attic - loft Repulsion x attraction
Indigenously - innately Starve x well fed
Devour - to eat quickly Courage x cowardice/timidity
Gnaw - chew Desperate x hopeful
Trot - jog Exhausted x energized
Whet - to sharpen Praising x scolding
Preening - cleaning Seized x released
Plaintively – sadly Ignorant x well informed
Cackle - sharp noise
Expanse - large space
SHORT ANSWERS
1. How did the bird try to reach its parents without having to fly?
He trotted back and forth from one end of the ledge to other.
2. What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
The sight of the fish prompted the young seagull to fly finally.
3. How was the young seagull’s first attempt to fly?
The young seagull’s first attempt to fly was failure.
4. what was the first catch of the young seagull’s older brother?
Herring was the first catch.
5. What did the young bird do to seek the attention of his parents?
He pretended to be falling asleep
6. Did the mother bird offer any food to the young bird?
No. The mother bird did not offer any food to the young bird.
7. Why did the seagull fail to fly?
The seagull was afraid to fly.

PARAGRAPH
• The seagull was afraid to fly.
• His parents called him to fly.
• The seagull was tired due to starvation.
• His mother motivated him to fly showing a fish.
• The seagull flew at last.
• He was even afraid to swim.
• Being tired, he landed on the sea.
• He finally overcame his fear.

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 POEM – 1 LIFE
APPRECIATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Whom does the word ‘me’ refer to?
‘Me’ refers to the poet.
2. What kind of life does the poet want to lead?
The poet wants to lead a happy life.
3. Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry?
The poet is moving towards his goal.
4. What should one not mourn for?
One should not mourn for the things that disappear.
5. What does the poet mean by the phrase ‘in the dim past’?
Unhappy past time.
6. Is the poet afraid of future?
No. The poet is not afraid of future.
7. How can one travel on with cheer?
Without mourning the lost things and fear of the future.
8. How is the way of life?
The way of life is full of ups and downs.
9. How should be the journey of life?
Joyful.
10. What did the poet seek as a boy?
New friendship, high adventure and a crown.
11. What kind of quest does the poet seek here?
The quest of courage.
12. What is the poet’s hope?
The poet’s hope is the last turn in the life’s journey will be the best.

PARAGRAPH
• The poet wants to lead a joyful life.
• He does not want to hurry.
• He does not move away from his goal.
• He does not mourn the lost things.
• He is not afraid of future.
• He seeks new friendship, high adventure and a crown.
• He will keep the courage of quest.
• He hopes every turn of his life will be the best.

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 POETICAL DEVICES
S. Stanza Rhyming words Rhyme Alliteration Figures of
N scheme speech
o
1 In the dim past, nor holding back in fear fear – cheer abba 2nd line 1st line
From what the future veils; but with a whole whole – toll from-future Metaphor
And happy heart, that pays its toll 3rd line 4th line
To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer. happy- Contrast
heart
2 So let the way wind up the hill or down, down – crown abba 2nd line 1st line & 2nd
O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy – boy journey, line
joy: joy Contrast
Still seeking what I sought when but a boy, 3rd line
New friendship, high adventure, and a crown still-
seeking-
sought,
what-
when, but-
boy

SUPPLEMENTARY READER -1 THE TEMPEST

PARAGRAPH

Prospero was the king of Milan.

People loved him very much.
He trusted his brother Antonio.
But Antonio sent Prospero out of Milan.
Miranda was his daughter.
Prospero and Miranda reached an Island.
Ariel was his chief spirit.
Ariel helped him to wreck his enemies ship.
Antonio realized his mistakes.
He begged to forgive him.
Prospero forgave them all
Prospero regained his kingdom.

Moral : Forget and forgive

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 PROSE - 2 THE NIGHT THE GHOST GOT IN

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS
Hullabaloo - loud noise Hullabaloo x silence
Slamming – shutting Advent x departure
Gruffly - sadly Suspected x trusted
Intuitively – without conscious Despondent x hopeful
Bevelled - reduced Gripped x released
Yanked – pulled Whammed x pulled
Despondent – despairing Gaze x ignore
Reluctant x eager

Q.NO : 7 SINGULAR & PLURAL

Singular Plural Singular Plural Singular Plural

um a datum data memorandum memoranda
us i syllabus syllabi radius radii
on a phenomenon phenomena criterion criteria
is es axis axes basis bases
f/fe ves loaf loaves knife knives
a ae alga algae formula formulae
ix/ex ices matrix matrices vortex vortices
y ies lorry lorries lady ladies
o/x/ss/sh/ch es eskimo eskimos box boxes
dress dresses bush bushes
bench benches hero heroes

Compound singular and plural nouns man-of-war men-of-war

sister-in-law sisters-in-law

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 same singular and plural nouns trousers trousers
shoes shoes
deer deer

Q.NO: 12 PREPOSITION
A preposition is a word placed before a noun or a pronoun to show the relation of the noun or
pronoun to something else. Preposition gives us information regarding.

a) Position b) time and c) direction

on till above after

in between below about
for among beside from
across under by along
to near before with

Ex:
1. I was born on 25th October 2001.
2. My mother returned from Trichy.
3. The book is on the table.
4. The chief guest spoke about women’s empowerment.
5. The bird flies above the school building.
6. There is a discussion among the students
7. Let’s go out for dinner after the movie.
8. The politician spoke against Gandhian philosophy.
9. The book fell off the table.
10.The man walked along the road.
PTA & PUBLIC-QUESTIONS

1. Mulan heard this from her tent.

2. He was near the sea now.
3. There was pin drop silence in the room.
4. The entire province trembled with dread.
5. Keep the books on the table.
6. Peter closed the hole with his finger.
7. The fox jumped into the well.

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SHORT ANSWERS
1. Who used the zither and how?
Guinea pig used it to sleep.
2. Why did Herman and the author slam the doors?
They heard the steps sound and got fear of ghost.
3. How did the cops manage to enter the locked house?
The cops broke the front door and entered.
4. What was the grandfather wearing?
A nightgown, a nightcap and a leather jacket.
5. What made the reporter gaze at the author?
The author wears his mother’s dress.
6. What woke up the mother?
The slamming of the door woke up the mother.
7. Who were the narrator neighbours?
Mr. Bodwell and his wife.
8. How did the Bodwell react, when a shoe was thrown into their house?
He was shouting and shaking his fist.
9. Where was the author when he heard the noise?
The author was in the bathtub.

PARAGRAPH
• The narrator heard footsteps in the dining room.
• He and his brother thought it was a ghost.
• They slammed the door in fear.
• The door sound woke up their mother.
• She thought there were burglars.
• She threw a shoe at Bodwell’s window for help.
• Bodwell called the police.
• They did not find anybody.
• Finally, it was known that it was their grandpa.

POEM - 2 THE GRUMBLE FAMILY

APPRECIATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Where does the family live?
Complaining street.
2. Why do you think the street is named as complaining street?
People are complaining always.
3. What does the word ‘growl’ mean here?
Growl means a low guttural sound.

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 4.Why do they find everything amiss?
They find everything not quite right.
5. What is the opinion about the folks you meet down the street?
Nothing goes right in their life.
6. What does the word ‘gloomy’ mean here?
Gloomy means sad.
7. What are the ways of the grumble family?
Grumbling about everything.
8. What is the wisest thing that the poet suggests?
Keep away from the grumble street.
9. What does the phrase ‘to keep our feet from wandering’ refer to?
Don’t enter the complaining street.
10. What does the poet expect everyone to learn?
Be happy / To walk with smile and song.
11. What should we do when things go wrong sometimes?
We should not worry.

PARAGRAPH
• There is a pessimistic family in complaining street.
• They are always discontented and dissatisfied.
• Rain or sun, summer or winter, high or humble they complain about everything.
• It is good to stay away from them.
• Indirectly, the poet advises us not to be like them.
• We should be optimistic and happy.
POETICAL DEVICES
s. Stanza Rhyming Rhy. Alliteration Figure of
words schem speech
1 There’s a family nobody likes to meet; meet – street aabb 2nd line 2nd line
They live, it is said, on Complaining Street satisfied – said- street Epithet
In the city of Never-Are-Satisfied, beside 3rd & 4th line
The River of Discontent beside. Personificati
on
2 The weather is always too hot or cold; cold – scold aabb 2nd line
Summer and winter alike they scold. meet – street summer- 1st line
Nothing goes right with the folks you meet scold Contrast
Down on that gloomy Complaining Street.
3 They growl at the rain and they growl at the sun – done aabb 4th line 1st line
sun; doubt – about growl- Anaphora
In fact, their growling is never done. grumble
And if everything pleased them, there isn't a
doubt
They'd growl that they'd nothing to grumble
about!

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 SUPPLEMENTARY READER - 2 ZIGZAG
PARAGRAPH
Zigzag was the harmless bird.
It was the lovable pet bird.
It could speak in 21 languages.
Dr. Somu went for Alaska.
He gave it to Dr. Krishnan.
Zigzag neither spoke nor sang.
It was sleeping and snoring.
Everyone got irritated.
Dr. Krishnan took it to his clinic.
He made the crying children smile.
Dr.krishnan was surprised.
So he wanted to keep zigzag with them.
Zigzag was a real treasure for them.
Moral: Humour enriches our life

PROSE - 3 EMPOWERED WOMEN NAVIGATING THE WORLD

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS
Expedition - a journey or voyage Tremendous x tiny
Replenishment - restoration Potential x incapability
Apprehensive - anxious Repulsion x attraction
Anticipate - to foresee, to expect Consonance x disagreement
Contention – strenuous effort Morale x fear
Consonance – agreement Selection x rejection
Appreciate x despise

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 Q.NO:12 PHRASAL VERBS

S.No Phrasal verb Meaning S.No Phrasal verb Meaning

1 get along with to have a friendly 15 get on be friendly

relationship
2 take off departure 16 come across meet by chance

3 warm up prepare body for 17 bring it on develop

exercise
4 look after take care 18 go away
disappear
5 shut down stop, close 19 ran out
finish
6 burn off remove 20 go far arrive

7 stretch out lie down 21 blow up explode

8 work out solve 22 show up appear

9 put on wear 23 call on visit, meet

10 put up with tolerate 24 break off stop, end

11 tire out make tired 25 knuckle under submit

12 build up develop 26 walk away leave a place

13 keep up maintain 27 come in enter

14 hang on hold

EX;
1. The crew ran out of water and food before their expedition.
2. There will be shut down in the office next week.
3. It helps to burn off the calories.
4. The airhostess instructed the passengers to wear the seat belts during the take off.
5. Doing warm up every day in the morning keeps one healthy.
6. The sailors soon ran out of food and water.
7. Mr. Hamel turned to the blackboard and took a piece of chalk to write.
8. venkat felt happy to get along with the neighbours in th new locality.
9. The mother instructed the maid to look after the child carefully

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10. She says it’s important to build up good levels of strength and stamina.
11. I don’t want overdo it though. A fitness regime like hers would tire me out.
12. I never work out in the gym and the only time I stretch out is when I need something from
the top shelf.
13. I tried aerobics several times but I couldn’t keep up with others.
14. I don’t put on weight easily.

TENSES
PRESENT TENSE
A. Complete the sentences in present tense forms.
1. Saravanan always goes (go) for a walk in the morning.
2. We have gathered (gather) here for a meeting and the chair person is yet to arrive.
3. Aruna has been eagerly waiting (wait) to meet her friend since morning.
4. Sheeba is moving (move) to a new house next week.
5.Naseera attends (attend) music classes regularly.
6.Ilakiya and Adhira enjoy (enjoy) each other's company very much.
7. Mani has been working (work) in this school for five years.
8. It is pouring (pour) outside now.

PAST TENSE
B. Complete the sentences in past tense forms.
1. I went (go) to her place on foot.
2. The children were playing (play) in the ground when the teacher arrived.
3. They were requesting (request) him when the manager arrived.
4. If you had worked(work) hard, you would have won the relay match
5. Joanna and Joy had already left (leave) for Ooty, when the others reached the station.
6. We all sang (sing) in the choir last week.

FUTURE TENSE
C. Fill in the blanks using the verbs in the brackets in the future form.
1. We shall not go to the market, in case it rains. (go)
2. Keerthi will be doing his work by next week. (do)
3. The peon will have rung the bell by the time I reach the school. (ring)
4. I will visit my sister's house next April if I go to Uttarakhand. (visit)
5. If you listen carefully, you will understand my point. (understand)
6. By next year, I shall have been living in Chennai for fifteen years. (live)
7. The new edition of this book will come out shortly. (come)
8. She hopes you will help her. (help)

( * key words for each tense have been underlined)

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SHORT ANSWERS
1. What does the term circumnavigation mean?
It means to travel around the earth in a ship.
2. Which factor motivated the crew to undertake this expedition?
The crew does not want to frighten the country.
3. Write a short note on Tara-Tarini
It is the patron deity for sailors.
4. Mention the special features of INSV Tarini.
It uses ecofriendly resource.
It collected and updated the ocean and wave data.
5. Who mentored the crew?
Commander Dilip Donde.
6. Where did the crew undergo their basic training?
In Mumbai at the Indian Naval Waterman ship Training Centre. (INWTC)
7. Mention the celebrations which the crew enjoyed during their expeditions.
They celebrated Diwali and three birthdays.
8. When was INSV Tarini commissioned to Indian Navel Service?
18 February 2017.
9. What sort of training did the crew undergo before their expedition?
Trainings like how to repair things and deal with emergencies.
10. Which skill was considered important in the selection process?
The survival skill.

PARAGRAPH
• INSV Tarini is a navy ship.
• Nari Shakti means women power.
• Six women crew sailed in Tarini.
• They were selected based on their survival skills.
• They finished the voyage within 254 days.
• Vartika was the head of the team.
• It was the great voyage.
• It is proved that the women are empowered.

POEM – 3 I AM EVERY WOMAN

APPRECIATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What does the word ‘summer’ mean here?
Summer means difficulties in women’s life.
2. How does she take life?
She takes life positively.

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 3. What does she mean by ‘spring will come again’?
It means good times will come again.
4. What is she strong about?
She is strong in her faith and belief.
5. How does she deal with the adversities in life?
With persistence.
6. Is she complaining about the problems of life?
No
7. Pick out the words that refer to sufferings of life?
Sighs, groans and moans.
8. What do the words ‘thaw and saw’ mean here?
Tackle and deal with cruelty.
9. What is the tone of the poetess?
Warning.
10. Describe today’s woman according to the poet?
Today’s woman has self-respect and pride
11. How should a woman be treated?
With love and respect.

PARAGRAPH
• She is optimistic
• She has no fear.
• She has strong faith.
• She is ferocious like lioness,
• She has pride and self-respect.
• So, we have to love and respect her.

S Stanza Rhyming Rhyme Alliteration Figure of

NO words scheme speech
1 A woman is beauty innate, stake – fake abcc 2nd line 2nd line
A symbol of power and strength. symbol, Metaphor
She puts her life at stake, strength
She's real, she's not fake!
2 The summer of life she's ready to see in spring. dear – near abbb 1st line 1st line
She says, "Spring will come again, my dear. – fear summer, Metaphor
Let me care for the ones who're near.” see, spring
She's The Woman – she has no fear!
3 She's a lioness; don't mess with her. her – aaba 4th line 1st line
She'll not spare you if you're a prankster. prankster – / she-saw-so Metaphor
Don't ever try to saw her pride, her self-respect. beware aabc
She knows how to thaw you, saw you – so
beware!

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 SUPPLEMENTARY READER - 3 THE STORY OF MULAN
PARAGRAPH
Mulan lived in China.
She loved her country.
Army needed one man from each family.
Her father was too old.
So she decided to go to war.
She cut off her hair.
She joined the army.
She fought bravely.
She became the General.
Oneday, she became sick.
The doctor knew the truth.
The soldiers wanted to punish her.
But the emperor gifted her.
So she returned to her village happily.

Moral : Love your nation

PROSE 4 – THE ATTIC

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS
Bifurcated - divided into two Bifurcated x merged
Revive - to bring something back Dilated x contracted/shrunk
Ascertained - confirmed Ascertained x disproved
Overwrought - upset or tensed Affluent x poor, impoverished
Affluent – wealthy Acute x moderate
Rustic - typical Essential x unimportant, inessential
Antique x new, modern
Hidden x revealed, exposed
Soothing x burning
Grumbled x attached

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 Q.NO: 8 PREFIX AND SUFFIX
il illegal, illiterate hood childhood, boyhood
dis disrespect, disqualify ity ability, capability
super super natural, tion creation,prevention
sub suburban, subway ment establishment,achievement
mal mal nutrition, malpractice ish slavish, foolish
in inaccurate, ineligible cal technological,practical
mis misfortune, ful handful, mouthful
misunderstand
inter international, interschool ly bravely,certainly
bi bicycle, bilingual ance appearance,clearance
micro microsope, microsecond er trainer, attender
ir irresponsible, irrelevant or protector, narrator

Q.NO : 11 COMPOUND WORDS

S.no Word -1 Word-2 Compound S.no Word-1 Word-2 Compound
Word Word
1 Noun Noun kitchen garden 15 Preposition Noun under world
2 Noun Verb mouth wash 16 Noun Noun man hole
3 Verb Noun watch man 17 Adverb Verb side walk
4 Preposition Noun Overcoat 18 Noun Noun foot note
5 Gerund Noun bleaching powder 19 Gerund Noun waiting room
6 Noun Gerund house keeping 20 Adjective Noun green house
7 Adj + Pre Noun good for nothing 21 Noun Noun income tax
8 Noun + Pre Noun mother-in-law 22 Adjective Noun traffic jam
9 Noun Verb rain fall 23 Verb `Noun alarm clock
10 Noun Noun snow ball 24 Noun Verb hair cut
11 Noun Noun star light 25 Preposition Verb out put
12 Verb Adverb draw back 26 Verb Gerund dry cleaning
13 Verb Noun play thing 27 Noun Noun sun glasses
14 Noun Noun lottery ticket 28 Noun Noun wall paper

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 Q.NO: 14 LINKERS / CONNECTORS / CONJUNCTIONS
A. Complete the sentences given below choosing the right connectors given in brackets.
1. Call me in case you need money. (so that, in order that, in case)
2. I forgot that I had to meet the principal. (whether, that, if)
3. Though he is ninety years old, he is in the pink of health. (When, since, though)
4. It is raining. Take an umbrella or else you will get drenched. (or else, and, but)
5. Although they faced many hardships, they are always cheerful. (although, so, and)

B. Fill in the blanks with the connector that goes with the underlined words.
1. Both the minister and the officers visited the affected areas.
2. Jaya teaches not only English but also Science.
3. Either Raghu or Bala will have to buy vegetables from the market.
4. No sooner did I enter the house than it started drizzling.

C. Combine the pairs of sentences using appropriate connectors.

5. We came late but we did not miss the train.
6. They checked the packet twice and then they sealed it.
7. When Sita saw a snake, she ran away.
8. Robert completed the project and then he submitted it to the teacher.
9. Yusuf was running high temperature and so he could not take part in the competition.

D. Tick the correct answers

1. Though he was honest, he was punished.
2. Walk carefully otherwise you will fall down.
3. My mother called me while I was playing football.
4. My salary is low nevertheless I find the work interesting.
5. The passengers rushed to board the bus as soon as it arrived.

PTA&PUBLIC-QUESTIONS
1. Even though he is ninety years old, he is in the pink of health.
2. Whenever I looked up, I saw Mr. Hamel sitting motionless.
3. When/how did Muthu solve the problem?
4. Unless you work hard, you cannot secure good marks.
5. Whenever winter comes, he gets worried.
6. Women are strong, brave and resolute.
7. My uncle entered my house when I was doing my homework.
8. They faced many hardships nevertheless they are always cheerful.
9. Though he was honest, he was punished.
10. call me incase you need money.

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SHORT ANSWERS
1.What did Aditya offer Sanyal?
Aditya offered Sanyal a sum of 150 Rupees.
2. Where was Nagen uncle’s shop?
Next to a grocery shop and opposite to a Lord Shiva temple.
3. How did Sanyal show that he had a sense of self-respect?
By paying money for his tea and biscuits.
4. Why did Aditya decide to visit his ancestral home?
To get the medal hidden inside of the attic.
5. When did Aditya leave the local school?
After he had passed the matriculation school examination.
6. Why was the attic ‘a favourite place’ for the children?
It seemed to children’s own world.
7. What was the daily routine of Sanyal?
He used to have tea and biscuits at Nagen uncle’s tea shop.
8. What was the condition of the attic?
A wall of the attic had crumbled down and hit by wind and weather.
9. What was engraved on the medal?
Sriman Sasanka Sanyal – Special prize for Recitation 1948
10. What did Nagen uncle tell about Sanyal?
Sanyal leads a cursed life, sold his lands and lost his wife.

PARAGRAPH
• Sanyal was a brilliant student.
• Aditya was his friend.
• Aditya hid Sanyal’s medal in an attic.
• Later Aditya realized his mistake.
• Aditya returned it to Sanyal.
• Both Aditya and Sanyal were happy.

POEM – 4 THE ANT AND THE CRICKET

APPRECIATION QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. What was the routine of the Cricket?
The Cricket was accustomed to singing.
2. Name the seasons mentioned in the poem?
Spring and Summer.
3. Who does ‘he’ refer to?
‘He’ refers to the Cricket.
4. Why was the cupboard empty?
Because the Cricket did not save any food.

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 5. What couldn’t he find on the ground?
He could not find even a crumb.
6. Why was the ground covered with snow?
It was winter season.
7. What made the Cricket bold?
Starvation and famine made the cricket bold.
8. Why did the Cricket drip and tremble?
Because the weather was wet and cold.
9. Whom did the Cricket want to meet?
The ant.
10. What would keep him alive?
Shelter and grain would keep him alive.
11. Why do you think Ants neither borrow nor lend?
Ants work hard and plan for future.
12. What was the nature of the Cricket? How do you know?
The cricket was carefree in nature. It sang day and night.
13. Why does the Ant refuse to help the Cricket?
The Ant could not bear its laziness.

PARAGRAPH
• The Cricket enjoyed all season and didn’t save food.
• It starved during winter.
• But the ant worked hard and saved food.
• The cricket pleaded the ant for food and shelter.
• But the ant refused.
• Work hard and plan for future.

POETICAL DEVICES
S Stanza Rhyming Rhyme Alliteration Figure of
NO words scheme speech

1 A silly young cricket, accustomed to sing sing – aabb 1st line 1st line
Through the warm, sunny months of gay spring silly , sing Personification
summer and spring, home – 2nd line
Began to complain when he found that, at come sunny,
home, summer,
His cupboard was empty, and winter was spring
come.

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 SUPPLEMENTARY READER 4 – THE AGED MOTHER
PARAGRAPH
Shining was ruled by a cruel Governor.
He ordered to kill the aged people.
He had to obey the order.
He had to leave his mother on a mountain.
The path was not clear.
The mother dropped the twigs for his son’s safe return.
He was heart broken by his mother’s love.
He brought his mother back to home.
He hid her in a hut.
The Governor ordered to make a rope of ashes.
The farmer made a rope by his mother’s idea.
Now the Governor realized the wisdom of the aged people.
So he cancelled the cruel order.
Moral : Love and respect your elder

PROSE - 5 TECH BLOOMERS

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS
Grapple - to fight Ancient x modern
Gaze - stare Arrive x depart
Cloister - enclosed by Brave x cowardly
Renowned – popular Gloomy x cheerful
Inclusion – added Individual x group
Concealed – hidden Conceal x reveal
Inferior x superior
Cloistered x opened
Forward x backward
Inclusion x separation

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 Q.NO -9 ABBREVIATIONS

SIM Subscriber Identity Module/ RAM Random Access Memory

Subscriber Identification Module
ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation ROM Read Only Memory
WHO World Health Organisation CPU Control Processing Unit
CCTV Closed Circuit Television ALU Arithmetic Logic Unit
High-Definition Multimedia
HDMI CBI Central Bureau of Investigation
Interface
Light Amplification by Stimulated
LASER IMF International Monetary Fund
Emission of Radiation
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging IIT Indian Institute of Technology
CRY Child Rights and You GPS Global Positioning System
GST Goods and Services Tax TNPS Tamil Nadu Public Service
C Commission
SBI State Bank of India JEE Joint Entrance Examination
Education Management Information
EMIS System. PAN Permanent Account Number
National Eligibility cum Entrance
NEET Test ILO International Labour Organisation

Indian Administrative Service National Aeronautics and Space

IAS NASA
Administration

PTA & PUBLIC EXAM QUESTION PAPERS

1. IMF - International Monetary Fund

2. MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

3. IIT - Indian Institute of Technology
4. CBI - Central Bureau of Investigation
5. GPS - Global Positioning System
6. ATM - Automated Teller Machine
7. BPT - Bachelor of Physiotherapy
8. SIM - Subscriber Identity Module/
Subscriber Identification Module

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SHORT ANSWERS
1. What devices help David to move from one place to other?
ACTIV controller, AAC device and ECO2 with ECO point.
2. How many people in India suffer with disability?
According to 2011 Census 2.21% of India’s population is disabled.
3. How does David operate computers with the Liberator Communication Device?
The Liberator Communication Device has Bluetooth adaptor. He controls it with his eye
movements.
4. How does Kim help Alisha?
He introduced the software Dragon Dictate to her.
5. What are the benefits of the internet to the common man?
It allows them to access all sorts of information.
6. Who is Kim?
Kim is an assistive technologist.
7. Why is technology important according to David?
It enables him to communicate.
8. What is the future of technology?
In future all the machines will be automated.
9. Which devices are controlled using ACTIV controller?
TV, Blue ray and music players.
10. Which software helps Alisha to overcome her difficulty in typing?
Dragon Dictate.

PARAGRAPH
• Technology makes life easy for all.
• Technology helps the disabled to lead normal life.
• It helps them to be independent.
• Alisha uses Dragon dictate technology.
• David uses technology for verbal communication.
• Technology enhances education.
• Technology will assist human in all walks of life.

POEM - 5 THE SECRET OF THE MACHINES

APPRECIATION QUESTION AND ANSWERS
1. Who does ‘we’ refer to in the first stanza?
‘We’ refers to machines.

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 2. Who are the speakers and listeners of this poem?
Speakers – Machines. Listeners – Human beings.
3. What metals are obtained from ores and mines?
Iron, gold, silver are obtained from ores and mines
4. Mention a few machines which are hammered to design?
Steam engines and ships.
5. Mention the names of a few machines that run on water, coal or oil?
Steam engines and container ships.
6. Mention a few modern machines used for pulling, lifting, driving, printing,
ploughing reading and writing etc.
Printing – printer, Driving – car , Lifting – lift , Reading – scanner
Pulling, Pushing – bull dozer, Ploughing – tractor
7. Are machines humble to accept the evolution of human brain? Why?
Yes, machines work as per human brain’s instructions.
8. What feelings are evoked in us by the machines in this poem?
Machines have no feelings like humans.
9. Whose task is referred to as ‘our task’ here?
Machine’s task.
10. Do the machines serve twenty-four hours a day?
Yes.
11. Rewrite the given lines with the ending ‘365 days a year’.
We work without rest all through the year.

POETICAL DEVICES
Stanza Rhyming Rhyme Alliteration Figure of
words scheme speech
We can pull and haul and push and lift and drive, drive – dive abab 1st line – 1st & 2nd & 3rd
We can print and plough and weave and heat and light – right pull , push Line
light, 2nd line – Personification
We can run and race and swim and fly and dive, print,
We can see and hear and count and read and write! plough
3rd line –
run, race
Though our smoke may hide the Heavens from eyes – size abab 1st line 1st line
your eyes, again – hide , Connotation
It will vanish and the stars will shine again, brain heavens
Because, for all our power and weight and size,
We are nothing more than children of your brain!

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 PROSE 6 - THE LAST LESSON

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS
Bustle - move, commotion Unison x conflict, discord
Unison - simultaneous, relevant Reproach x honor
Rapping - striking Choked x unblocked
Crank – strange Quiet x noisy
Choked - blocked Chirping x alarming
Rapidly x slowly
Commotion x calmness
Cranky x known

SHORT ANSWERS
1. What did M. Hamel say about the French language?
It was the most beautiful, the clearest and most logical language in the world.
2. What was Frank sorry for?
He is not learning Hamel’s lesson.
3. When and how did M. Hamel bid farewell to the class?
When the church clock struck 12, he wrote Vive La France and said the school is
dismissed.
4. Why did Mr. Hamel blame himself?
He asked Franz to water his flowers and gave holiday when he went for fishing.
5. What kind of news was usually put up on the bulletin board?
The loss of battles and order of the officers.

POEM - 6 NO MEN ARE FOREIGN

APPRECIATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What is found beneath all uniforms?
A single body breathes.
2. What is same for every one of us?
Land and the air are same for everyone of us.
3. Where are we all going to lie finally?
We are all going to lie finally in grave.
4. What is common for all of us?
Sun, air and water are common for all of us.
5. How are we fed?
We are fed by peaceful harvests.
6. Mention the season referred to here.
Winter season is referred to here.

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7. Who does ‘their’ refer to?
The word ‘their’ refers to men.
8. What does not differ?
The work / a labour is not different.
9. Who tells us to hate our brothers?
Any one
10. What happens when we hate our brothers?
We hate ourselves.
11. What do we do to ourselves?
We dispossess, betray and condemn ourselves.
12. What outrages the innocence?
Our hells of fire and dust outrage the innocence.
13. Who are not foreign?
No men are foreign.
14. What is not strange?
No countries are strange.

PROSE - 7 THE DYING DETECTIVE

SYNONYMS ANTONYMS
Gaunt-lean Illness x wellness
Twitched-give short, sudden jerking Deadly x harmless / safe
Groan-moan Heaven x hell
Delirious-restlessness Plead x command
Frail-weak and delicate Persuade x dissuade / prevent
Startled-felt sudden shock Frail x strong / robust
Scuffle-fight Startled x at ease

SHORT ANSWERS
1. Who arrested Smith?
Inspector Morton arrested Smith.
2. Why didn’t Holmes let Watson examine him?
He was acting as if he was suffering from a contagious disease.
3. Why did Holmes plead with Smith?
Holmes pleaded with Smith to cure his disease.
4. Why didn’t the landlady call the doctor?
Holmes did not allow her to call the doctor.

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 POEM – 7 THE HOUSE ON ELM STREET
1. What does “It’ refer to?
The word ‘It’ refers to mysterious house.

2. Pick out the line that indicates the size of the house?
And inside you can tell it has a ton of space.
3. To whom does ‘I’ refer to?
The word ‘I’ refers to the poetess Nadia Bush.
4. To whom does ‘it’ refer to?
The word ‘It’ refers to the tree.
5. In what way the tree is a mystery?
It never grows leaves and never gets small.
6. Does the house remain the same every day?
No. Each day the house just begins to fade.
7. How does the poet consider the house to be a mystery?
The poet could not understand the happiness of the house.
8. Does the poet know what happened in the house?
No.
9. What is the mystery about the house?
No one knows what is happening inside that house.

S.No Stanza Rhyming Rhyme Alliteration Figure of

words scheme speech
1 It sat alone. alone – aabba 4th line 1st line
What happened there is still today unknown. unknown – tell , ton Personification
It is a very mysterious place, bone 5th line
And inside you can tell it has a ton of space, place – bare , bone
But at the same time it is bare to the bone. space
2 Beside the house sits a tree. tree – be abcca 3rd line 1st line
It never grows leaves, fall – tall summer, Personification
Not in the winter, spring, summer or fall. spring
It just sits there, never getting small or ever
growing tall,
How could this be?

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 Q.No.25. PUNCTUATION MARKS

Full stop [. ] Comma [ , ] Semicolon [; ] Colon [ : .]

Question Mark [ ? ] Exclamation mark Inverted commas Apostrophe [ ‘ ]

[!] [““]

Dash [ __ ] Bracket [ ] . Hyphen [ - ]

Points To Remember:

1.வாக்கியத்தின் முதல் எழுத்து, நபர், நாடு, ஊர், மதம், மமாழி, பண்டிகக ஆகியவற்றின்
முதல் எழுத்து capital letter இல் இருக்க வவண்டும்.

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2 'I'தனித்து வரும் வபாது capital letter இல் மட்டும் எழுத வவண்டும்

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3 வாக்கியத்தின் இறுதியில் full stop கவக்க வவண்டும்.

4. Inverted commas இல் மதாடங்கும் முதல் வார்த்கதயும், capital letter இல் இருக்க
வவண்டும்.

5. வாக்கியத்தில் what, when, where, why, which, whom, whose, how, howmany, how
much, howlong, howfar வபான்ற வகள்வி வார்த்கதகள் இருந்தால் வாக்கியத்தின்

இறுதியில் question mark இட வவண்டும் .

6. am, is, are, was, were, do, does, did, have, has, shall, should, will, would, may, might, can,
could வபான்ற வார்த்கதகளில் மதாடங்கினால் அந்த வாக்கியத்தில் இறுதியில்
question mark வபாட வவண்டும்

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7 வாக்கியத்தில் said, said to வபான்ற வார்த்கதகள் இருந்தால் அதற்கு பிறகு மதாடங்கும்
வார்த்கதகளில் இருந்து இறுதிவகை inverted commas வபாட வவண்டும்

8. வாக்கியத்தின் ககடசி இைண்டு வார்த்கதகளில் said, asked, replied, commanded, shouted

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வபான்ற வார்த்கதகள் வந்தால் அவ்விைண்டு வார்த்கதககள தவிர்த்து அதற்கு முன்பாக
உள்ள வார்த்கதகளுக்கு inverted commas இட வவண்டும்

9. Shortened form வந்தால் apostrophe ப ாட பவண்டும். (can’t, won’t, aren’t)

10. வாக்கியத்தில் Oh!, Wov!, Hurrah!, Alas!, Bravo!, Ouch! வபான்ற வார்த்கதகள்
வந்தால் அந்த வார்த்கதகளின் இறுதியில் exclamation mark ப ாட வவண்டும்.

11. Abbreviation ஐ capital letter இல் எழுத வவண்டும்.

Eg;

1. the teacher said to the student hurrah well done

The teacher said to the student , “ Hurrah! well done “
2. she said you are wasting your sat scores
She said , “ You’re wasting your SAT scores.”
3. oh I am so happy to meet you sir
Oh! I am so happy to meet you sir.
4. where are you going he asked
“Where are you going?” he asked.
25. Punctuate the following sentences
1. babu said this is my book
2. somu said its his favourite pet
3. were you not a good student i asked
4. maya said when is zigzag coming here papa
5. wherefore said miranda did they not that our destroy us
6. do your duty prem said my friend
7. Jim said where does john live
8. margie asked where did you find this book
9. take these fine gifts said the emperor
10. father listen please said Mulan
11. this is Madness holmes i said
12. how is he mr smith asked
13. where are we going sir asked to the aero coach man
14. rohit said to monish where are you going

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 Q.NO 27 REARRANGE THE JUMBLED WORDS

1. as / I / healthy / are / you / am /as

I am as healthy as you are
2. your / today / put on / new / since / is / birthday / dress / the
Put on the new dress since today is your birthday.
3. allergic / dogs / Rani / though / is / to / of / six / she / them / is
Rani is allergic to dogs though she has six of them.
4. speaks / Ruben / besides / German / languages / two
Ruben speaks two languages besides German.
5. loan / apply / you / if / for / you / a / get / will / immediately / it
If you apply for a loan you will get it.
6. He sent / at the / for me / I was a / time / clerk
At the time he sent for me. I was a clerk .
7. Slept / but / on / zigzag / undisturbed /
But Zigzag slept on undisturbed.
8. Beckoning / calling / they / were / to him / shrilly
They were beckoning to him , calling shrilly .
9. Amazed /how / to see / I was / well / I / it / understood
I was amazed to see how well I understood it .
10. Why / Nagen /uncle / asked / there / were / we
Nagen uncle asked , why we were there.
11. Was / alone / the seagull / young / his / on / ledge
The young seagull was alone his ledge .
12. Must / them / the / be / by / culprits / arrested
The culprits must be arrested by them .
13. Results / they / the / will / publish
They will publish the results.
14. You / believe / hear / should / what / never / you
You should never believe what you hear.
15. Writing / system / telephone / am / a / I / about / banking / your / complaint
I am writing a complaint about your telephone banking systems

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 Q.NO: 35 POETICAL DEVICES
35. Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below
A silly young cricket acccustomed to sing.
Through the warm sunny months of gay summer and spring.
Began to complain when he found that at home.
His cupboard was empty and winter was come.

A. pick out the rhyming words from the above lines

B. write the rhyme scheme of the given stanza
C. identify the figure of speech employed in the first line of the given stanza
D. pick out the alliterating words in the second line

Q.NO: 36 PARAPHRASE

S Poem Author Stanza 1 Stanza 2 Stanza 3 Stanza 4 Stanza 5 Stanza 6 Stanza 7 Stanza 8
. Key Key Key Key Key Key Key Key
N Words Words Words Words Words Words Words Words
o

Henry friendshi
1 Life Life Future Joy - - - -
van dyke p
L.M.
The Grumble complainin complainin grumbl complaining
2 Montgo
g Street grumble g Street grumble grumble Street grumble
Family Mery er

I am every R.N.
3 She She She She She - - -
woman Shirke

The ant and Aesop’s

4 Cricket Ground Cricket borrow ants cricket sang cricket
Cricket Fablas

The secret of Rudyard

5 We We We we we - - -
the Machines kipling

No Men are J.F.Kirk Rememb Rememb Rememb remembe remem

6 - - -
foreign up er er er r ber

The House on Nadia

7 Place House House house house - - -
Elm Street Bush

மேற்கண்ட box ல் உள்ள key words ஐ பயன்படுத்தி இறுதியில் அது எந்த poem,
அதன் author பபயர் ஆகியவற்றை பதரிந்து பகொண்டு கீ ழ்க்கண்டவொறு எழுதவும்

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Common Points:

i) These lines are taken from the poem “-------” written by “---------”.
ii) This stanza is the soul of the poem.
iii) This stanza has a strong theme.
iv) This stanza tells the theme clearly.
v) In this poem, the poet says that……….
vi) The rhyming words of this stanza is… .
vii) The rhyme scheme of this stanza is… ..
viii) The alliterating words of this stanza … . ..

36. Paraphrase the following stanza.

There is a family nobody likes to meet;
They live it is said on Complaining Street
In the city of Never - Are - satisfied,
The river of Discontent beside.

These lines are taken from the poem “ The Grumble Family” written by
“L.M.Montgomery”. This stanza is the soul of the poem. This stanza has a strong theme.This
stanza tells the theme clearly. In this poem, the poet says that there is a family nobody likes to
meet. They live it is said on complaining Street in the city of never are satisfied, the river of
discontent beside. The rhyming words of this stanza is
meet – street, satisfied - beside
The rhyme scheme of this stanza is aabb
The alliterating words of this stanza is said-street.

Ex:
36. Paraphrase the following stanza (1)
In the dim past nor holding back in fear
From what the future veils but with whole
And happy heart that pays its toll
To youth and age and travels on with cheer

36. Paraphrase the following stanza (2)

At night the house seems to be alive
Lights flicker on and off
I am often tempted to go to the house
To just take a look and see what it is really about

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36. Paraphrase the following stanza (3)
The weather is always too hot or cold
summer and winter alike they scold
nothing goes right with the folks you meet
down on the gloomy complaining Street

36. Paraphrase the following stanza (4)

Remember no men are strange no countries foreign
Beneath all uniforms a single body breathes
Like ours the land our brothers walk upon
is earth like this in which we all shall like

36. Paraphrase the following stanza (5)

My heart was light
That I sang day and night
For all nature looked gay
For all nature looked gay
You sang sir, You say?

36. Paraphrase the following stanza (6)

We can run and race and swim and fly and dive
We can see and hear and count and read and write
But remember please the law by which we live
We are not built to comprehend a lie.

36. Paraphrase the following stanza (7)

She’s a lioness don't mess with her
She will not Spare you if you are a prankster
Don't ever try to saw her pride her self respect
She knows how to thaw you saw you - so beware

Q.NO. 38 Passage Comprehension (Supplementary Reader)

38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
There was an island in the sea, the only inhabitants of which were an old man, named
Prospero, and his daughter Miranda, a very beautiful young lady. She came to this island so young,
that she had no memory of having seen any other human face than her father’s. They lived in a
cave made out of a rock; it was divided into several apartments, one of which Prospero called his
study; there he kept his books, which chiefly treated of magic. By virtue of his art, he had released
many good spirits from a witch called Sycorax who had them imprisoned in the bodies of large
trees. These gentle spirits were ever after obedient to the will of Prospero. Of these Ariel was the
chief.

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Questions And Answers:
i) Who are the only inhabitants of the island?
An old man named Prospero and his daughter Miranda are the only inhabitants of the
island
ii) Where did they live?
They lived in a cave made out of rocks
iii) When did Miranda come to this island?
Miranda came to this island when she was young
Iv) What is the name of the witch?
The name of the witch is Sycorax
v) Who was the chief of all the spirits?
Ariel was the chief of all the spirits .
Ex:
38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (1)
“Father, listen please,” said Mulan. “For years you trained me in Kung Fu. You showed
me how to use a sword”. Mulan swung the sword back and forth with might. “Only so that you
could stay safe!” said her father. “I never meant for you to go to war. If they find out you are a
woman, you know as well as I do that you will die!” “No one will find out, father,” said Mulan.
She picked up her sword. “Mulan!” said the father. He tried to get up but had to hold on to his
chair. The daughter kissed him goodbye. “I love you, father,” she said. “Take care of yourself. Tell
my brother I said goodbye”. She climbed on a family horse. And off she went to join the emperor’s
army.
Questions:
a) Who trained Mulan in Kung Fu?
b) How did she swing the sword?
c) Did Mulan’s father want her to go to the war?
d) What would the emperor do, if he finds that she is a woman?
e) How did she go to join the army?
38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (2)
The next room, a broad gallery about a quarter of a mile long, was devoted to publicity,
and it well may be imagined what the publicity for such a journal as the Earth Herald had to be. It
brought in a daily average of three million dollars. They are gigantic signs reflected on the clouds,
so large that they can be seen all over a whole country. For that gallery a thousand projectors were
unceasingly employed in sending to the clouds, on which they were reproduced in colour, these
inordinate advertisements. At that moment, the clock struck twelve. The director of the Earth
Herald left the hall and sat down in a rolling armchair. In a few minutes, he had reached his dining
room half a mile away, at the far end of the office.

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Questions:
i) What was the next room devoted to?
ii) What was the breadth of the gallery?
iii) How much did the gallery bring in?
iv) How was advertisement done here?
v) Where did the director of the Earth Herald sit?
38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (3)
Now I repent of my wickedness to you all, and desire to live in the memory of at least one
of my family. You think I am poor and have only my annuity. You will be profitably surprised. I
have never parted with my precious stones; they will be yours. You are my sole heir. I shall carry
with me to the other world the satisfaction of making one man happy.
Questions:
i) What did he repent of?
ii) What didn’t he part with?
iii) Who would be his sole heir?
iv) What kind of satisfaction was he going to have?
v) Was he a poor man?

38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (4)
Many years ago, there lived in Holland a boy named Peter. His father was one of the men
who tended the gates in the dikes, called sluices. He opened and closed the sluices so that ships
could pass out of Holland’s canals into the great sea. One afternoon in the early fall, when peter
was eight years old, his mother called him from his play, “come Peter” she said “ I want you to go
across the Dike and take these cakes to your friend, the blind man. If you go quickly and do not
stop to play, you will be home again before dark.
Questions:
(i) Where did Peter live?
(ii) What was his father?
(iii) How old was he?
(iv) Who was Peter’s friend?
(v) What was the mother’s instruction?

38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (5)
You’re both quite mistaken, ‘their father hastened to explain, seeing his wife’s horrified
expression. ‘Zigzag is a most harmless, unusual and lovable bird. Apparently, it was bred by a
genuine African witch doctor, who gifted it to Somu when he----being a child specialist like me -
---cured the witch doctor’s son while he was touring the deepest jungles of equatorial Africa last
month. Somu says the bird is an absolute treasure and a real help. It’s his favourite pet, you know’.
Somu might be your best friend, but most of these so called “favourite” possessions that he has
given us were absolute nuisances! ‘countered

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Mrs.Krishnan angrily. A talented artist, she applied a dab of yellow-ochre paint onto her painting
titled Sunset at Marina, paused for a moment to survey the effect and then continued, ‘Remember
the rare insect-eating plant he brought back from the wettest corner of the Amazonian rainforest!
He insisted that we keep it because it would eat the mosquitoes in the house and now that wretched
plant requires a room heater to keep it alive in Chennai!’

Questions:
1. Who gifted Zigzag to Somu?
2. Why did he gift Zigzag to Somu?
3. What is the title of Mrs. Krishnan’s painting?
4. Why did Somu insist the Krishnan’s family to keep the insect-eating plant?
5. What do you know about Zigzag from the given passage?
38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (6)
The country Shining was governed by a despotic leader, who though a warrior had a great
and cowardly act of shrinking from anything suggestive of failing health and strength. This caused
him to send out a cruel proclamation. The entire province was given strict orders to immediately
put to death all aged people. Those were barbarous days, and the custom of abandoning old people
to die was not in common. The poor farmer loved his aged mother with tender reverence and the
order filled his heart with sorrow. But no one ever thought twice about the mandate of the governor,
so with many deep and hopeless sighs, the youth prepared for what at the time was considered the
kindest mode of death.
Questions
1. Who governed Shining?
2. What was the cowardly act of the governor?
3. What proclamation did the governor send out?
4. How did the poor farmer treat his mother?
5. Did the people obey the governor’s order?

Q. No: 39. ADVERTISEMENT

i) விறடத்தொளின் ஒரு முழு பக்கத்றதயும் பயன்படுத்தி விளம்பரம் தயொரிக்கவும்

ii) பபன்சில், கருப்பு & நீல மபனொறவ ேட்டும் பயன்படுத்துவும்.
iii) கீ ழ்க்கண்ட ஐந்து விஷயங்கள் விளம்பரத்தில் இருப்பறத உறுதி பசய்யவும்

a) Box/ outline
b) Title
c) Slogan (வினாத்தாளில் உள்ள வார்த்ததகள்)
d) Picture
e) Address

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E.g: Mobile Galaxy – smartphones – accessories - SIM cards – recharge - Free Power
Banks on mobile purchase – NO.1, Toll gate, Trichy.

MOBILE GALAXY

❖ SMART PHONE
❖ ACCESSORIES
❖ SIM CARDS
❖ RECHARGE
❖ FREE POWER BANK

Address :
No.1 Toll gate
Trichy - 6
39. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below
1. Colourful and beautiful toys- eco friendly- non toxic – handy - buy one get one -
discount 10% 4, Amman Kovil Street, Salem.
2. Home appliances- Adi sale 20-50% - special combo offers - Aadhi & Co., Raja
Street, Chennai.
3. Eagle Electronic Limited - 30% discount sale - all electronic appliances -
additional warranty - gifts with every purchase.
4. Book shop - rare books - story books - fiction and non fiction - stationery
products - 10% Discount.
5. Tasty and Hygienic - homemade taste - 200 varieties to select - purely vegetarian
– Mani Vilas, R.P Road, Nagai.
6. Footwear for all - all sizes - endless variety - all brands - under one roof -
attractive offers - shoes and Heels – 43, MG Road Villupuram.
7. Best furniture - for classroom – houses - Teak wood - Rose wood - elegant style –
comfort - cheap and best - discount for bulk orders
8. Fresh fruits - vegetables from farms – healthy – juicy – tasty - low price - care for
health – 59, Mint Street, Trichy.
9. Grand look - clothes shop - Aadi sale -15%discount - festival offer - kids varieties
- Netaji Road, Mylapore.

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 Q.NO : 41 LETTER WRITING

Read the question and find out what is asked to write. Use the given format try to frame
simple sentences using the given question.
Format of the formal letter Format of the Personal letter
✓ Sender’s address ✓ Sender’s address
✓ Date ✓ Date
✓ Receiver’s address ✓ Salutation (Dear…)
✓ Salutation (Sir / Madam) ✓ Body of the letter
✓ Body of the letter ✓ Subscriptions (Yours
✓ Subscriptions (Yours lovingly)
faithfully) ✓ Signature
✓ Signature ✓ Receiver’s address

Format of the personal letter

NO:11, MainRoad
Akkur
20.06.04

I am fine. How are you and your family members?.................................................................

………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Convey my regards to all.
Yours lovingly
xxxxx
Address on the cover:
TO:
No: 21 Big street
Kokkur
Kuthalam Tk
Mayiladuthurai DT.

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 Format of the Formal letter (Complaining Letter)
From :
XXXX
YYYY STREET
ZZZZZ DT
PIN- 609805

To:
The commissioner
Municipality office
Mayiladuthurai.

Respected sir,
Sub: Complaining about insanitary condition of Balaji Nagar.
I am … (name/ Exam no.) …. living in the above address. I am sorry to inform that
…….(Mention the problem here) …… Kindly take the needed actions.

Yours truly
Xxxx
Address on the cover
To:
The commissioner
Municipality office
Mayiladuthurai.

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 Q.NO 41. NOTICE WRITING

1) Box வரைந்து க ொள்ளவும்

2) Notice என title க ொடுக் வும்
3) பள்ளியின் கபயரை எழுதவும்
4) பள்ளியின் கபயருக்கு ீ ழ் நி ழ்ச்சியின் கபயரை எழுதவும்
5) இடது ஓைத்தில் தததிரய குறிப்பிட தவண்டும்
6) All the students are informed that …..என்று ஆைம்பித்து நி ழ்ச்சியின் கபயர்,
நரடகபறும் இடம், நொள், தநைம், யொருக் ொன நி ழ்ச்சி, நி ழ்ச்சிக் ொன ொைணம்
ஆ ியவற்ரற குறிப்பிடவும்.
7) All are welcome. Tea and snacks will be provided. Fun activities will be organised.
8) For further details contact என்று குறிப்பிட்டு, ரடசியொ SPL அல்லது headboy/
headgirl என எழுதவும்.

41.You are Raja/Rani head of cultural club in your school. Your school is participating in the
‘Inter School dance competition’ next month. Write a notice to the students inviting them to
participate.
NOTICE
GHSS KOMAL
DANCE COMPETITION
26 Mar 2024,
All the students are informed that our school is organizing dance competition on 31st
March 2024 in our school campus. Interested students give your name to your class teacher.
All are welcome. Tea and snacks will be provided. Fun activities will be organized.
For Further details contact
R.Raja
SPL
Ex: 41. You are Akash/Anitha head of the sports club in your school. Your school is participating
in the National Chess Championship next month. Write a notice to the students inviting them to
participate. (1)

41.You are Deepan/Deepa the literary Association secretary of GHSS Salem. Prepare a notice on
behalf of your school inviting the students to participate in the Oratorical Competition to be
conducted next month. (2)

41.You are Adhira/Aadhiran the school pupil leader of GHSS Theni. Prepare a notice on behalf of
your school inviting the grandparents of the students to celebrate World Elders Day in your
school Auditorium on the 20th of next month. (3)

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41.You are Varun/Vani school pupil leader of GHSS Karur. Prepare a notice on behalf of your
school inviting the students of your school to take part in the Science Club Inauguration which is
to be held in your school on the 22nd of this month. (4)
Q.NO. 42 PICTURE DESCRIPTION

ககொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ள படத்தை நன்கு கவனித்து அைன் கருத்துக்கதள 5

வொக்கியங்களில் எழுைவும்.
Common Sentences
This Picture is about ______
I see ______ in this picture
There are _______ in this picture
This Picture has many ideas
The given picture is nice/ wonderful/beautiful/realistic/artistic.
It is Natural
I like/don’t like this picture
I feel happy / sad
42. Look at the following picture and express your views on it in five sentences

Q. No.43. NOTE MAKING (NOTES)

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Note Making

1. இந்த வினொவில் Note Making மட்டும் எழுதுவதன் மூலம் எளிதொ

மதிப்கபண் ரள கபறலொம்.
2. முதலில் Note Making அல்லது Notes என எழுதவும்.
3. பத்திரய நன்றொ படித்து மீ ண்டும் மீ ண்டும் வரும் வொர்த்ரதரய தரலப்பொ
எழுதவும்.
4. முக் ிய வொர்த்ரத ரள மட்டும் எழுதி இரடயிரடதய hyphen (-) இடவும்.

தவிர்க் தவண்டிய வொர்த்ரத ள்:-

1. am, is are, was, were தபொன்ற auxiliary verbs.
2. in, on, at, by தபொன்ற prepositions
3. 'ly' ல் முடியும் adverbs
4. and, so, but, or தபொன்ற conjunction வொர்த்ரத ரள தவிர்க் வும்.

43. Make notes or write a summary of the following passage.

. Mobile phone is a telephone system that works without any wire. Mobile phone is one of the
wonderful wonders of science. It has added a new dimension to our life and to communication
system. It can be moved easily and quickly from place to place. Through mobile phone, we can
send messages to distant places, play games and sports, know about time. Solve the work of
calculation, be aware of different kinds of news and view. The price of mobile phones are also
decreasing in comparison with the past . With all its advantages, the mobile phone has still some
drawbacks in disguise. Thought the price of it is decreasing, per minute bill is not decreasing. So
everybody cannot posses it. Scientists have recently discovered that mobile phone can cause cancer
to the users. Besides, it has become a fashion with the young people. Last but not the least, terrorists
are using it to spread out terrorism all around the world. But in spite of all these disadvantages, it
can be finalized here that the necessary of a mobile phone in exchanging messages, cannot be
denied in the true sense of the term in our practical life.
NOTES
MOBILE PHONE
Mobile phone - telephone system – without - any wire - wonders of science - new dimension -
communication system - send messages - distant places - games – sports - calculation - price -
decreasing - advantages - some drawbacks - disguise - per minute - bill Scientists - cancer -
users – fashion - young people – terrorists - spread - terrorism - around world - disadvantages –
necessary - mobile phone - exchanging messages - true sense - practical life.

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43. Make notes or write a summary of the following passage.
1 Our blood consists of three types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells and
Platelets. The red blood cells are small, thin and disc shaped. They are composed of an iron
containing component call Haemoglobin. When blood passes through the lungs each Haemoglobin
molecules picks up four oxygen molecules and supplies them to the body’s tissues. Red blood cells
also transport the carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs. The lungs throw out this gas when
we exhale. The white blood cells are big and few compared to red cells, numbering only one for
every 700 red cells. They are the body’s defenders, the soldiers that fight bacteria and other
enemies. One kind, for instance, destroys dead cells. Other kinds produce antibodies against
viruses. Some others consume and digest bacteria.
2. A forest is known as an intricate ecosystem that is densely covered with trees, shrubs,
grasses and mosses. The trees and other plants that form a part of the forest create an environment
that is healthy for breeding several species. Thus it becomes a habitat for a large variety of wild
animals and birds. Different types of forests grow in different parts of the world. These are mainly
divided into three categories - Rain Forests, Coniferous Forests and Deciduous Forests. Forests
form an important part of the ecological system mainly because they aid biodiversity.
Unfortunately, forests are being cut at rapid speed to serve various purposes. The increase in the
demand of various commodities derived from the trees that grow in different forests and need to
accommodate the growing population are the major reasons for deforestation. It is important to
realize that forests are essential for the survival of mankind. Forests help in purifying the
atmosphere, aid in climate control, act as a natural watershed and source of livelihood for many
people. Forests must thus be preserved. Deforestation is a global issue and effective measures must
be taken to control this.
3. The necessity to preserve, transmit and propagate the rich cultural legacy left behind by the
builders of music in the country in general and in Tamil Nadu in particular was felt in the year
1949. It was felt necessary that the inherited musical urge in our youngsters and the past tradition
of our musical culture with it’s ancient purity could be well preserved only when opportunities
have been provided to those who have an aptitude for learning music. The Central and State
Governments with their financial aids established the Central College of Carnatic Music in August
1949, The college is functioning at ‘Brodie Castle’ on Greenways Road, with 600 students and it
has been named “Thendral”. In the beginning there were only Vocal, Violin and Veena sections
besides general Musicology Candidates with a considerable standard in music alone, were
admitted into the two year Sangeetha Vidwan Title course and after completion they were
permitted to appear for the “Sangeetha Vidwan” Title examination conducted by the Director of
Government Examinations, Madras.
4. There are many different kinds of books that are published each year. These are the new
titles available for us to read. Besides these, there are books that have been published through the
years. Together, there are millions of books available throughout the world in as many languages
as are spoken by people. There are different genres in which books are published. There are fiction
and non fiction categories in books, and each of these categories has many different genres of
books. The academic books we study at school belong to the text book category. We study them

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to complete our syllabus and pass the examinations at the end of each academic session. There are
other books that we read for our pleasure and enrichment. We read story books of different types.
There are comedy, horror, detective and thriller stories in prose, plays and poetry forms. Books
are our best friends.
5. Tamil Nadu is a state in the south-eastern part of the Indian Peninsula. Tamilnadu is
previously a part of the United Madras Province, which was later partitioned based on languages.
Tamilnadu has more than 4,000 years of continuous cultural history. Tami Nadu has some of the
most remarkable temple architecture in the country, and a living tradition of music, dance, folk
arts and fine arts. Tamil Nadu is well renowned for its temple towns and heritage sites, hill stations,
waterfalls, national parks, local cuisine and the natural environment and wildlife. The state has the
largest tourism industry in India with an annual growth rate of 16%. In 2015, the number of
domestic arrivals was at 333.5 million making the state the most popular tourist destination in the
country, and foreign arrivals numbered 4.69 million, the highest in the country, making it the most
popular state for tourism in the country.

Q.No.44 Error spotting

S.
No. Questions Answers

1. He has grey hairs. He has grey hair.

2. The view were enchanting The view was enchanting
3. I took a umbrella with me. I took an umbrella with me.
As the child fell down, it started
crying. (Or)
4. As the child fell down so it started crying
The child fell down, so it started
crying.
Suba is the tallest girl in the class.
(Or)
5. Suba is the tallest girls in the class.
Suba is one of the tallest girls in the
class.
Do you know which is world’s tallest Do you know which is the world’s
6.
building? tallest building?
We did not reject the proposal; nor we We neither rejected the proposal; nor
7.
accepted it. we accepted it.
8. I place great confidence on you. I place great confidence in you.
9. One of these cycle is defective. One of these cycles is defective.
10. He is good athlete. He performs well. He is a good athlete. He performs well.
11. Have any one seen my purse? Has any one seen my purse?
Neither the secretary nor the manager Neither the secretary nor the manager
12.
were available. was available.

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 13. The furniture were displayed at the The furniture was displayed at the
Showroom Showroom
My mother made the servant to do the My mother made the servant__do the
14.
work. work.
15. This is a hardly nut to crack. This is a hard nut to crack.
16. Hema prefers coffee than tea. Hema prefers coffee to tea.
17. The dog fell along the river. The dog fell into the river.
18. Santhoosh is a M.A. in English. Santhoosh is an M.A. in English.
19. Ajay went to abroad. Ajay went _ abroad.
20. I have two brother-in-laws. I have two brothers-in-law.
21. Remove the furnitures from here. Remove the furniture from here.
22. He is a honest man. He is an honest man.
23. He told to me a story. He told _ me a story.
24. The deer runs fastly. The deer runs fast.
25. I am absent yesterday. I was absent yesterday.

26. Though he is ill but he is present. Though he is ill ,he is present. (or)
He is ill ,but he is present.
27. Time and tide wait for no man. Time and tide waits for no man.
28. Stephen drive as rashly as Rafi. Stephen drives as rashly as Rafi.
29. He left this place a hour ago. He left this place an hour ago.
30. Each of the cycles are damaged. Each of the cycles is damaged.

Q. No. 47. General comprehension

What – என்ன When – எப்வபாது Where – எங்வக

Why – ஏன் Which - எது/ எந்த Whom - யாகை/ யாருக்கு
how many - எத்தகன how much – எவ்வளவு how long - எவ்வளவு வநைம்
Who – யார் Whose – யாருகடய how far - எவ்வளவு தூைம்

➢ வமற்கண்ட வகள்வி வார்த்கதகளுக்கு அர்த்தம் புரிந்து அதற்கு ஏற்றவாறு

விகட அளிக்கவும்.

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 ➢ am, is, are was, were, do, does, did, have, has, will, would, can, could, வபான்ற
வார்த்கதகளில் ஆைம்பிக்கும் வினாக்களுக்கு Yes/ No என பதில்
அளிக்கவும்.

47. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below.
1. Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889, in London England. His birth name
was Charles Spencer Chaplin, though he had many nicknames growing up such as Charlie,
Charlot, and The Little Tramp. His father, Charles Chaplin, and his mother, Hannah Chaplin,
were inducted into the music hall of fame, leading the way to his exposure even as a young
boy. His first onstage moment was when he was 5 years old; he sang a song that was intended
to be sung by his own mother; she had become ill at the time of the performance, so little
Charlie Chaplin stood instead and performed for his mother.
Questions:
a. When and where was Charlie Chaplin born on?
b. What was his birth name?
c. What were the nicknames of Charlie Chaplin?
d. When was his first onstage moment held?
2. Kung fu–“kung” meaning “energy” and “fu” meaning “time”–is a Chinese martial
art whose recorded history dates back to around 525CE, during the Liang dynasty. The man
credited with introducing martial arts to China is said to be an Indian monk known as
Bodhidarma. Many people have a misconception that Chinese Kung Fu is about fighting and
killing. It is actually based on Chinese philosophy and is about improving wisdom and
intelligence. Taoist philosophy is deeply rooted in and had a profound influence on the
culture of Chinese martial arts. The five traditional animal styles of Shaolin Kung Fu are the
dragon, the snake, the tiger, the leopard and the crane. The union of the five animal forms
clearly displayed the efficacy of both hard and soft movements, of both internal and external
energy –this form of Chinese martial arts was known as Shaolin Kung Fu, named after the
temple in which it was developed.
Questions:
a. What is the meaning of the term Kung Fu‟?
b. Write any two martial arts of India?
c. What are the five animal styles followed in Shaolin Kung Fu?
d. Which country does the martial art belong to?

3. Amazon rainforest is a rainforest in Brazil. The rainfall is more than 1800mm. The
total area is 2,300,000sq miles(6,000,000).It is about 40 percent of brazil‟s total area, 5
percent of world‟s total area. The amazon rainforest is the largest and the richest rainforest in
the world, containing 2.5 million types of insects and 40,000 types of plants of organism that
you haven‟t seen in the other place. Such as spider monkey. Major wildlife includes jaguar,
manatee, tapir, red deer, poison dart frog and so on . Amazon rainforests also have many

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plants. The most famous one is Canopy. Canopy is the tallest tree in the world. It is about 61
meters . Its helps to protect the harsh sunlight , most herbivores eat fruits , seeds and leaves
and settled in major areas of the Amazon rainforest. In the 1990s the Brazilian government
started to protect this beautiful place.
QUESTIONS:
1. Where is the Amazon rainforest situated?
2. What is the total area of the Amazon rainforest?
3. Mention some of the major wildlife of the Amazon?
4. What is Canopy?

4. The boats are floating along the lakeshore. It is the summer boat parade. There are
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motor boats, row boats and sailboats. Jessica‟s favorite is the yellow motor boat with the
flag. The rowboat decorated with flowers is Lisa‟s favorite. Tony likes the purple sailboat.
The boats float one at a time. The people on the boats waive at the crowds. The crowds cheer
the boats. The boat parade is so much fun to watch. It is the best part of the summer.
QUESTIONS:
a. Where are the boats floating?
b. What kind of boats are there?
c. What is Lisa’s favorite boat?
d. What is the best part of summer?

5. Some insects are harmful to the humans. But some are useful. The honey bees, the Ants
and Beetles help in the pollination of flowers. But the position of black widow spider
causes great pain. Mosquitoes are carriers of Malaria, dengue, sleeping sickness and
yellow fever. Stagnant water is a good breeding place for mosquitoes. Even the common
housefly can spread diseases by carrying germs from person to person.
QUESTIONS:
A. Why does the bite of a black widow spider cause pain?
B. Name some insects that are useful to us.
C. Name some diseases caused by mosquitoes.
D. How can a housefly spread disease?

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