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Mijbil the Otter 6th Lesson

Oral Comprehension Check

Question 1.
What experiment did Maxwell think Camusfearna would be suitable for ?

Answer: Camusfearna would be suitable for his experiment of owning an otter as his pet. Otters are semiaquatic animals and Camusfearna is ringed by water

Question 2.
Why does he go to Basra? How long does he wait there, and why ?

Answer: He went to Basra to the Consulate-General to collect and answer his mail from Europe. He had to wait there for more than a week for his mail to arrive

Question 3.
How does he get the otter? Does he like it? Pick out the words that tell you this?

Answer: He got an otter from a friend. He did not exactly like the otter. The words "began a phase of my life that has not yet ended" show this

Question 4.
Why was the otter named Maxwells otter ?

Answer: Gavin Maxwell owned the pet otter and after his name the otter was called Maxwells otter

Question 5.
Tick the right answer. In the beginning, the otter was?

aloof and indifferent
friendly
hostile

Answer: aloof and indifferent ( ? )

Question 6.
What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom? What did it do two days after that?

Answer: In the bathroom, the otter went wild with joy in the water. Two days later, the otter went to the bathroom and opened the taps on his own

Question 7.
How was Mij to be transported to England ?

Answer: Mij, the otter, was to be transported to England from Basra by flight via Paris in a box

Question 8.
What did Mij do to the box ?

Answer: Mij had torn the lining of the box into shreds and tried to widen the airholes

Question 9.
Why did Maxwell put the otter back in the box? How do you think he felt when he did this ?

Answer: It was time Maxwell started for the airport. So he put back Mij in the box. But he felt bad looking at the miserable Mij

Question 10.
Why does Maxwell say the airhostess was "the very queen of her kind" ?

Answer: The airhostess was very kind. She sympathetically listened to Maxwell about his pet otter, Mij. So Maxwell said she was "the very queen of her kind"

Question 11.
What happened when the box was opened ?

Answer: Mij was out of the box in a flash when the box was opened. He disappeared at high speed down the aircraft

Question 12.
What game had Mij invented ?

Answer: Mij invented his own game with the ping-pong ball. He would be engrossed in that game for up to half an hour at a time. He also played with a ball placing it on the damaged and slanting lid of a suitcase

Question 13.
What are compulsive habits? What does Maxwell say are the compulsive habits of i) school children ii) Mij ?

Answer: Compulsive habits are those rituals (acts) people do automatically, regularly which they cannot stop from doing. Children placing their feet squarely on the centre of each paving block is one example of compulsive habits. Mij developed such habits quickly

Question 14.
What group of animals do otters belong to ?

Answer: Otters belong to group of animals called Mustellines

Question 15.
What guesses did the Londoners make about what Mij was ?

Answer: Londoners guessed that Mij was a baby seal, a squirrel, a walrus and a hippo

Thinking about the Text

Question 1.
What things does Mij do which tell you that he is an intelligent, friendly and fun loving animal who needs love?

Answer: Mij was intelligent, friendly and fun-loving. In just one day, he adapted himself to his new place and made friends with Maxwell. He invented games with balls and damaged suitcases. After just one visit to the bathroom, he could go there on his own and turn on taps. He nuzzled Maxwells face and slept on his bed. He loved and needed love

Question 2.
What are some of the things we come to know about otters from this text ?

Answer: Mij went wild in water. That shows otters love water as they are semiaquatic creatures. Mij invented games, telling us that otters are intelligent. Mij adopting himself to his new environment proves the fact that otters are flexible. Mij loved his master, establishing the fact that otters are responsive to gentle feelings

Question 3.
Why is Mijs species now known to the world as Maxwells otter ?

Answer: Otters are known as Maxwells otters as Mr Maxwell introduced otters to Londoners first as his pet animal later as an inhabitant of the London zoo

Question 4.
Maxwell in the story speaks for the otter, Mij. He tells us what the otter feels and thinks on different occasions. Given below are some things the otter does. Complete the column on the right to say what Maxwell says about what Mij feels and thinks?

What Mij does	How Mij feels or thinks
plunges, rolls ity the water and makes the water splosh and splash	a
screws the tap in the wrong way	b
nuzzles Maxwells face and neck in the aeroplane	c

Answer:

Mij went wild with joy
Mij chittered with irritation and disappointment (at the taps failure to open)
Mij was distressed first and on recognition of Maxwell, he happily bounded onto his masters knee

Question 5.
Read the story and find the sentences where Maxwell describes his pet otter. Then choose and arrange your sentences to illustrate those statements below that you think are true. Maxwells description?

makes Mij seem almost human, like a small boy
shows that he is often irritated with what Mij does
shows that he is often surprised by what Mij does
of Mijs antics is comical
shows that he observes the antics of Mij very carefully
shows that he thinks Mij is a very ordinary otter
shows that he thinks the otter is very unusual

Answer:

True - Mij quickly developed certain compulsive habits
False - Mij tore the lining of the box in which he was put for transportation
True - Mij suddenly escaped from his room, went into the bathroom, jumped on to the bath-tub and turned on the taps
True - Mij played with the damaged suitcase. He lay on his back and rolled marbles on his flat belly without ever dropping one to the floor
True - I watched Mij amazed
False - It is a thraldom to otters
True - Mij would jump on to the school wall, gallop the full length of thirty yards and distract students and teachers there

Thinking about Language

QuestionI.
Describing a Repeated Action in the Past To talk about something that happened regularly in the past, but does not happen any longer, we use would or used to. Both would and used to can describe repeated actions in the past?

Mij would follow me without a lead and come to me when I called his name
He would play for hours with a selection of toys
On his way home. Mij would tug me to this wall
When I was five years old, I used to follow my brother all over the place
He used to tease me when Mother was not around. To describe repeated states or situations in the past, however, we use only used to. (We cannot use would for states or situations in the past.)

So we do not use would with verbs like be, have, believe, etc. Look at the following sentences

When we were young, we used to believe there were ghosts in school. (Note: believe shows a state of mind.)
Thirty years ago, more women used to be housewives than now. ? (Note: be here describes a situation.)

From the table below, make as many correct sentences as you can using would and/ or used to, as appropriate. (Hint: First decide whether the words in italics show an action, or a state or situation, in the past.) Then add two or three sentences of, your own to it

Answer:

Emperor Akbar used to be fond of muscial evenings
Every evening we would take long walks on the beach
Fifty years ago, very few people used to own cars
Till the 1980s, Shangai used to have very dirty streets
My uncle would spend his holidays by the sea
My uncle used to spend his holidays by the sea
Harshita used to sing only devotional songs
Srihas would attend a few classes a month as his health was not good
Ms Suvarna would address devotees on festive occasions
Balu used to be the centre of attraction at musical events

II. Noun Modifiers

To describe or give more information about a noun (or to modify a noun), we use adjectives or adjectival phrases. Look at these examples from the text

An eminently suitable spot
His wide, flat belly
Symmetrical pointed scales
A ricocheting bullet

Nouns can also be used as modifiers :

The dinner party
A designer dress
The car keys

We can use more than one noun as modifier. Proper nouns can also be used :

The Christmas dinner party
A silk designer dress
The Maruti car keys

In the examples below, there is an adjectival phrase in front of a noun modifier :

The lovely Christmas party
A trendy silk designer dress
The frightfully expensive golden Maruti car keys

Question 1.
Look at these examples from the text, and say whether the modifiers (in italics) are nouns, proper nouns, or adjective plus noun?

An otter fixation
The iron railings
The Tigris marshes
The London streets
soft velvet fur
A four-footed soccer player

Answer:

otter - noun
iron - noun
Tigris - proper noun
London - proper noun
soft velvet - adjective + noun
four-footed soccer - adjective + noun

Question 2.
Given below are some nouns, and a set of modifiers (in the box). Combine the nouns and modifiers to make as many appropriate phrases as you can. (Hint: The. nouns and modifiers are all from the texts in this book.)?

Answer:

the stone temple
an incorrigible person ; an ordinary person ; a ridiculous person
one hundered gifts ; three gifts ; marriage gifts ; birthday gifts
college time ; family time ; first time
railroad crossing
plump physique
college girls ; one hundred girls ; three girls
uncomfortable thoughts
loud scream
invigorating subject
rough flight
ordinary coffee; first coffee
love triangle; bare triangle
college boys ; one hundred boys ; three boys
heartbreaking farewell
panoramic lándscape
an incorrigible chatterbox; a loud chatterbox
a panoramic view; a tremendous view
white dresses ; one hundred dresses ; birthday dresses ; marriage dresses ; three dresses
a loud roar
a slang expression
a white handkerchief
a slack profession
marriage celebration; birthday celebration

III. Read this sentence :

He shook himself, and I half expected a cloud of dust. The author uses a cloud of dust to give a picture of a large quantity of dust. Phrases like this indicate a particular quantity of something that is not usually countable. For example : a bit of land, a drop of blood, a pinch of salt, a piece of paper

Question 1.
Match the words on the left with a word on the right. Some words on the left can go with more than one word on the right?

a portion of - blood
a pool of - cotton
flakes of - stones
a huge heap of - gold
a gust of - fried fish
little drops of - snow
a piece of - water
a pot of - wind

Answer:

a portion of fried fish
a pool of blood
flakes of snow
a huge heap of stones
a gust of wind
little drops of water
a piece of cotton
a pot of gold

Question 2.
Use a bit of/a piece of/a bunch of/a cloud of/a lump of with the italicised nouns in the following sentences. The first has been done for you as an example?

Answer:

Can you give me a lump of clay, please
The bit/piece of information you gave was very useful
Because of these factories, a cloud of smoke hangs over the city
Two pieces of stones rubbed together can produce sparks of fire
He gave me a bunch of flowers on my birthday

Speaking

Question1.
You have seen how Maxwell describes Mij the otters feelings and thoughts by watching him. Play the game of dumb charades. Take turns to express a feeling or thought silently, through gestures. Let the class speak out their guesses about the feelings or thoughts you are trying to express?

Answer: happiness, melancholic, meditative, silent, surprised, excited, true joy, reasons for sorrow, causes of suffering, invigorating, pleasant, painful, mystery

Writing

Question1.
Write a description of a person or an animal (such as a pet) that you know very well and love very much. Questions (4) and (5) in Thinking about the Text will have given you some idea about how to do this. Mention some things the person or animal does, what you think the person or animal feels, etc?

Answer: Our pet dog is indeed very different from other dogs. He expresses his feelings, thought and emotions in a creative way. Showing his happiness to us, he literally dances in his own style in our drawing hall. We are all thrilled to our full. On occasions of celebrations, his actions should be seen to believe. If he is constantly looking at the kitchen tells us his hunger. Innovative indeed are his ways of communication

Activity

Question 1.
Do you have a pet? If you do, you perhaps know that a pet is a serious responsibility. Read in the box below what the SPCA - the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - has to say about how to care for a pet?

Answer: Owning a pet is a lifetime of commitment (up to ten years or more if you own a dog or a cat) involving considerable responsibility. The decision to acquire one, therefore, should be made by the whole family. Without full agreement by everyone, the pet could end up unwanted. Puppies and kittens are so adorable, it is easy to understand why adults and children alike would be attracted to them. Unfortunately their cute looks are often a disadvantage, because people purchase them without consideration and the knowledge on how to take proper care of them. The basic points you should keep in mind before adopting a puppy are

an annual dog licence in accordance with government regulations
its annual vaccination against major diseases
toilet training
regular grooming and bathing
obedience training
dont forget you should feed your pet a balanced diet
socialisation (many dogs are kept confined in cages or tied up to stop them from dirtying the garden or from chewing on shoes - this is wrong) is very important
a daily dose of exercise, affection and play

Reading up on the subject before hand is another important requirement and will guide you towards being a responsible pet owner. Selected pet shops and major book stores provide books on the care of various breeds/pets

Answer: Do you want to own a pet ? Remember that it is a lifetime commitment. It is a big responsibility. Read all the relevant literature, consider all angles, verify your familys readiness and when satisfied fully, go for a pet

Question 2.
Imagine someone has gifted you a pet. With your partners help, make a list of the things you need to know about the pet in order to take good care of it. One has been done for you?

Answer:

The home it needs
The hygiene it requires including medical care
The training necessary for its behaviour
The love and affection that keep it enthusiastic

Question 3.
Otters are found in large numbers in the marshes (i.e. wet areas near lakes, rivers or seas) near Basra, a town in Iraq. Imagine you wanted to bring an otter from Iraq to London, as a pet. What special arrangements would you need to make for your pet otter? You would need to find a place with lots of water, for example. What other points should you think about? The information about Iraq and Lorrdon given below may help you?

Iraq	London
Iraq has mostly broad plains and marshes along the Iranian border in the south, with large flooded areas. A large part of Iraqs land area is desert, so it has cool winters and dry, hot and cloudless summers. The mountain areas near Iran and Turkey have cold winters. There is heavy snowfall there, and when the snow melts in spring, it causes floods in central and southern Iraq	London has a large population and is a very busy city. In addition to multi-storeyed buildings, however, it has many open spaces or parks. It has a temperate climate (i.e. it is neither very hot, nor very cold), with regular but generally light rainfall or snow throughout the year. The warmest month is July, and the coolest month is January. February is the driest month. Snow is not very common in London

Answer:

Suitable and favourable water facilities like bath tubs to play in or with water
Comfortable climate conditions for the otter to live a healthy and active life
Good food in right quantity and quality to help the otter grow strong and energetic

Additional Questions : I. Read the following passage carefully

Early in the,New Year of 1956 I travelled to Southern Iraq. By then it had crossed my mind that I should like to keep an otter instead of a dog, and that Camusfearna, ringed by water a stones throw from its door, would be an eminently suitable spot for this experiment

When I casually mentioned this to a friend, he as casually replied that I had better get one in the Tigris marshes, for there they were as common as mosquitoes, and were often tamed by the Arabs. We were going to Basra to the Consulate-General to collect and answer our mail from Europe. At the Consulate-General we found that my friends mail had arrived but that mine had not

Question 1.
What was the authors reason for travelling to Southern Iraq in 1956 ?

Answer: The author wanted to travel to Southern Iraq to experiment with keeping an otter instead of a dog

Question 2.
Who suggested to the author that he should obtain an otter from the Tigris marshes?

Answer: The authors friend suggested that he should obtain an otter from the Tigris marshes

Question 3.
Where did the author and his friend go to collect and answer their mail from Europe?

Baghdad
Basra
Mosul

Answer: Basra

Question 4.
Why did the author decide to get an otter instead of a dog?

They are easier to train
They are common in the Tigris marshes
They are better suited to life near water

Answer: They are common in the Tigris marshes

Question 5.
What was the status of the authors mail when they visited the Consulate-General ?

Both their mails had arrived
Only the authors mail had arrived
Only the friends mail had arrived

Answer: Only the friends mail had arrived

II. Read the following passage carefully

I cabled to England, and when, three days later, nothing had happened, I tried to telephone. The call had to be booked twenty-four hours in advance. On the first day the line was out of order; on the second the exchange was closed for a religious holiday. On the third day there was another breakdown. My friend left, and I arranged to meet him in a weeks time. Five days later, my mail arrived. I carried it to my bedroom to read, and there, squatting on the floor, were two Arabs; beside them lay a sack that squirmed from time to time. They handed me a note from my friend: "Here is your otter."

Question 1.
What was the friends response when the author casually mentioned wanting to keep an otter?

Answer: The friend;casually suggested getting an otter in the Tigris marshes

Question 2.
Why did the author go to the Consulate-General in Basra?

Answer: The author went to the Consulate-General in Basra to collect and answer mail from Europe

Question 3.
Why did the author have trouble contacting England by telephone?

The line was out of order and there was another breakdown
The exchange was closed for a religious holiday
All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Question 4.
What happened five days after the author cabled to England?

The author received his mail
The authors friend left
The author arranged to meet his friend

Answer: The author received his mail

Question 5.
Who was squatting on the floor in the authors bedroom when the author received his mail ?

The authors friend
Two Arabs
The otter

Answer: Two Arabs

III. Read the following passage carefully

I carried it to my bedroom to read, and there, squatting on the floor, were two Arabs; beside them lay a sack that squirmed from time to time. They handed me a note from my friend: "Here is your otter."

Question 1.
Why did the author attempt to telephone England after cabling without response?

Answer: The author attempted to telephone England after cabling without response because nothing had happened after three days

Question 2.
How long did the authors friend arrange to meet him after leaving?

Answer: The authors friend arranged to meet him in a weeks time after leaving

Question 3.
Why did the authors friend leave a note with the Arabs?

The authors friend couldnt wait any longer
The Arabs were supposed to deliver the note to the author
The authors friend wanted to surprise the author

Answer: The Arabs were supposed to deliver the note to the author

Question 4.
Why couldnt the author reach England by telephone initially?

The telephone lines were busy
The call had to be booked in advance
The telephone exchange was closed for a religious holiday

Answer: The telephone exchange was closed for a religious holiday

Question 5.
What did the Arabs bring with them when they handed the author the note from his friend?

A sack of mail
A sack of food
A sack containing something alive

Answer: A sack containing something alive

IV. Read the following passage carefully

With the opening of that sack began a phase of my life that has not yet ended, and may, for all I know, not end before I do. It is, in effect, a thraldom to otters, an otter fixation, that I have since found to be shared by most other people, who have ever owned one. The creature that emerged from this sack on to the spacious tiled floor of the Consulate bedrom resembled most of all a very small, medievally-conceived, dragon

From the head to the tip of the tail he was coated with symmetrical pointed scales of mud armour, between whose tips was visible a soft velvet fur like that of a chocolate-brown mole. He shook himself, and I half expected a cloud of dust, but in fact it was not for another month that I managed to remove the last of the mud and see the otter, as it were, in his true colours

Question 1.
How does the author describe the phase of his life that began with the opening of the sack ?

Answer: The author describes the phase of his life that began with the opening of the sack as a threat to otters, an otter fixation

Question 2.
What does the author compare the otter to when it emerged from the sack?

Answer: The author compares the otter to a very smahl, medievally-conceived dragon

Question 3.
How did the otter appear when it emerged from the sack?

Covered in mud armor with visible fur
Completely clean and dry
Drenched in water

Answer: Covered in mud armor with visible fur

Question 4.
What did the author half expect when the otter shook himself?

A cloud of dust
A loud roar
A splash of water

Answer: A cloud of dust

Question 5.
When did the author manage to remove the last of the mud from the otter ?

Immediately after it emerged from the sack
A month after it emerged from the sack
The mud was never completely removed

Answer: A month after it emerged from the sack

V. Read the following passage carefully

Mijbil, as I called the otter, was, in fact, of a race previously unknown to science, and was at length christened by zoologists Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli, or Maxwells otter For the first twenty-four hours Mijbil was neither hostile nor friendly; he was simply aloof and indifferent, choosing to sleep on the floor as far from my bed as possible. The second night Mijbil came on to my bed in the small hours and remained asleep in the crook of my knees until the servant brought tea in the morning, and during the day he began to lose his apathy and take a keen, much too keen, interest in his surroundings

I made a body-belt for him and took him on a lead to the bathroom, where for half an hour he went wild with joy in the water, plunging and rolling in it, shooting up and down the length of the bathtub underwater, and making enough slosh and splash for a hippo. This, I was to learn, is a characteristic of otters; every drop of water must be, so to speak, extended and spread about the place; a bowl must at once be overturned, or, if it will not be overturned, be sat in and sploshed in until it overflows. Water must be kept on the move and made to do things; when static it is wasted and provoking

Question 1.
What was the scientific name given to the otter by zoologists?

Answer: Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli, or Maxwells otter

Question 2.
How did Mijbil behave during the first twenty-four hours after arriving?

Answer: Mijbil was aloof and indifferent, choosing to sleep on the floor as far from the authors bed as possible

Question 3.
What change in behavior did Mijbil exhibit on the second night?

He remained aloof
He slept on the floor
He slept on the authors bed

Answer: He slept on the authors bed

Question 4.
Where did the author take Mijbil for a wild water experience?

The kitchen sink
The bathtub
The swimming pool

Answer: The bathtub

Question 5.
What is described as a characteristic behavior of otters regarding water ?

They avoid water whenever possible
They prefer to drink water only from running streams
They must keep water on the move and make it do things

Answer: They must keep water on the move and make it do things

VI. Read the following passage carefully

Two days later, Mijbil escaped from my bedroom as I entered it, and I turned to see his tail disappearing round the bend of the corridor that led to the bathroom. By the time I got there he was up on the end of the bathtub and fumbling at the chromium taps with his paws

I watched, amazed; in less than a minute he had turned the tap far enough to produce a trickle of water, and after a moment or two achieved the full flow. (He had been lucky to turn the tap the right way; on later occasions he would sometimes screw it up still tighter, chittering with irritation and disappointment at the taps failure to cooperate.)

Question 1.
How did Mijbil escape from the authors bedroom?

Answer: Mijbil escaped from the authors bedroom as the author entered it

Question 2.
What did Mijbil do upon entering the bathroom?

Answer: Mijbil fumbled at the chromium taps with his paws

Question 3.
How did Mijbil react when he turned the tap the wrong way on later occasions?

He became fearful
He ignored the tap
He chittered with irritation and disappointment

Answer: He chittered with irritation and disappointment

Question 4.
What did Mijbil achieve in less than a minute after turning the tap?

He produced a trickle of water
He escaped from the bathroom
He turned off the tap

Answer: He produced a trickle of water

Question 5.
Why was Mijbil lucky on his first attempt at turning the tap?

He had previous experience
He turned the tap the right way
He had assistance from another otter

Answer: He turned the tap the right way

Important Question

AP Board 10th Class English 6th Lesson Mijbil the Otter Important Questions and Answers

Study Skills

I.Read the pie chart carefully

Now, answer the following Questions

Question1).
What percentage of the students budget is allocated to food?

Answer: 20%

Question2).
How much of the budget is spent on transportation and entertainment combined?

Answer: 15% + 15% = 30%

Question3).
Which expense category consumes the smallest portion of the budget? (A)

Personal expenses
Transportation
Entertainment

Answer:

Personal expenses

Question4).
If the students monthly budget is $800, how much money is spent on rent? (A)

$240
$320
$400

Answer:

$240

Question5).
What percentage of the budget is left after deducting rent and savings expenses? (A)?

Answer:

II.Read the bar chart carefully

Now, answer the following Questions

Question1).
How many students prefer drinking tea as their favourite drink?

Answer: 10 students

Question2).
What is the total number of students surveyed?

Answer: 100 students (25 H H 30 + 20 + 15 + 10)

Question3).
Which drink is the least favourite among the students surveyed? ©

Water
Juice
Milk

Answer:

Milk

Question4).
How many more students prefer water than soda? (A)

Answer:

Question5).
How many students prefer either juice or milk? ©

Answer:

III.Read the pie chart carefully

Now, answer the following Questions

Question1).
What percentage of commuters use public transit to travel to work?

Answer: 30%

Question2).
How many commuters use bicycles for commuting?

Answer: 10%

Question3).
Which mode of transportation is the least favoured among the commuters ? ©

Bicycle
Walking
Motorcycle

Answer:

Motorcycle

Question4).
If there are 500 commuters in total, how many use cars for commuting to work? (B)

Answer:

Question5).
What is the combined percentage of commuters who either walk or use motorcycles for commuting? (B)

Answer:

IV.Read the following bar chart carefully

Now, answer the following Questions

Question1).
How many students blamed traffic for being late to class?

Answer: 40 students

Question2).
What is the total number of students surveyed regarding their excuses for being late?

Answer: 115 students (40 - H 30 + 20 + 15 + 10)

Question3).
Which excuse was the least common among the students surveyed?

Traffic
Bus Delay
Family Emergency

Answer:

Family Emergency

Question4).
How many more students blamed traffic compared to forgetting something? (A)

Answer:

Question5).
How many students provided excuses related to either bus delay or family emergency? (A)

Answer:

V.Study the following table carefully

Now, answer the following Questions

Question1).
Which smartphone model has the highest RAM?

Answer: Model

Question2).
What is the processor speed of Model C?

Answer: 3.0 GHz

Question3).
Which smartphone model has the highest battery capacity? ©

Model A
Model B
Model C

Answer:

Model C

Question4).
What is the total storage capacity of Model B and Model D combined? ©

256 GB
384 GB
512 GB

Answer:

512 GB

Question5).
Which smartphone model has the highest overall specifications? ©

Model A
Model B
Model C

Answer:

Model C

Section - B

GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

Combining Sentences Using who/which/that, etc

Exercise - 1

Question1.
Sarah is a doctor. She works at the hospital. (Combine the sentences using who)?

Answer: Sarah is a doctor who works at the hospital

Question2.
David is a chef. He cooks delicious meals. (Combine the sentences using who)?

Answer: David is a chef who cooks delicious meals

Question3.
The cat is black. It sits on the windowsill. (Combine the sentences using which)?

Answer: The cat, which sits on the windowsill, is black

Question4.
The book is interesting. It was written by a famous author. (Combine the sentences using which)?

Answer: The book, which was written by a famous author, is interesting

Question5.
The dog is barking loudly. It is in the backyard. (Combine the sentences using that)?

Answer: The dog that is in the backyard is barking loudly

Question6.
The cake is delfcious. 1 baked it yesterday. (Combine the sentences using that)?

Answer: The cake that I baked yesterday is delicious

Question7.
I met the girl. She is in your class. (Combine the sentences using whom)?

Answer: The girl whom I met is in your class

Question8.
They invited the couple. They just moved in next door. (Combine the sentences using who)?

Answer: They invited the couple who just moved in next door

Question9.
The car is blue. It belongs to my brother. (Combine the sentences using which)?

Answer: The car, which belongs to my brother, is blue

Question10.
The laptop is expensive. I want to buy it. (Combine the sentences using that)?

Answer: The laptop that 1 want to buy is expensive

Exercise - 2

Question1.
Lisa is a teacher. She teaches English. (Combine the sentences usingwho)?

Answer: Lisa is a teacher who teaches English

Question2.
Michael is a firefighter. He bravely rescues people. (Combine the sentences using who)?

Answer: Michael is a firefighter who bravely rescues people

Question3.
Emily is a scientist. She conducts research experiments. (Combine the sentences using who)?

Answer: Emily is a scientist who conducts research experiments

Question4.
The movie is funny. It made everyone laugh. (Combine the sentences using which)?

Answer: The movie, which made everyone laugh, is funny

Question5.
The house is big. It has a swimming pool. (Combine the sentences using which)?

Answer: The house, which has a swimming pool, is big

Question6.
The restaurant is crowded. We went there for dinner. (Combine the sentences using that)?

Answer: The restaurant that we went to for dinner is crowded

Question7.
The test was difficult. I took it last week. (Combine the sentences using that)?

Answer: The test that I took last week was difficult

Question8.
He hired the man. He fixed our roof. (Combine the sentences using who)?

Answer: He hired the man who fixed our roof

Question9.
She knows the lawyer. She consulted him about her case. (Combine the sentences using whom)?

Answer: She knows the lawyer whom she consulted about her case

Question10.
We visited the family. They lived in the countryside. (Combine the sentences using who)?

Answer: We visited the family who lived in the countryside

Voice

Change the following sentences into passive voice Exercise - 1

Question1.
The manager approved the budget for the upcoming project?

Answer: The budget for the upcoming project was approved by the manager.

Question2.
The dog fetched the ball from the backyard?

Answer: The ball was fetched from the backyard by the dog

Question3.
The teacher explained the lesson to the students in detail?

Answer: The lesson was explained to the students in detail by the teacher

Question4.
The tailor sewed a beautiful dress for the bride?

Answer: A beautiful dress was sewn for the bride by the tailor

Question5.
The doctor prescribed medication for the patients illness?

Answer: Medication for the patients illness was prescribed by the doctor

Question6.
The mechanic fixed the flat tire on the car?

Answer: The flat tire on the car was fixed by the mechanic

Question7.
The artist created a stunning sculpture out of marble?

Answer: A stunning sculpture was created out of marble by the artist

Question8.
The architect designed the new building for the city center?

Answer: The new building for the city center was designed by the architect

Question9.
The farmer harvested the crops from the field?

Answer: The crops were harvested from the field by the farmr

Question10.
The singer performed a song at the charity event?

Answer: A song was performed at the charity event by the singer

Exercise - 2

Question1.
The little boy was arranging the chairs for guests?

Answer: The chairs were being arranged by the little boy for guests

Question2.
I made a decision to convince my father?

Answer: A decision was made by me to convince my father

Question3.
People will praise you for your excellent contribution?

Answer: You will be praised by people for your excellent contribution

Question4.
Do you make any effort to complete this task?

Answer: Is any effort made by you to complete this task

Question5.
Mr. Rao spends his money on charity?

Answer: Mr. Raos money is spent on charity

Question6.
The young boy feels the guilt?

Answer: The guilt is felt by the young boy

Question7.
The state announced an emergency after Bandh?

Answer: An emergency was announced by the state after Bandh

Question8.
I cannot contradict your argument?

Answer: Your argument cannot be contradicted by me

Question9.
I ought to pay the debt in time?

Answer: The debt ought to be paid by me in time

Question10.
Tagore elevated the countrys pride in his poems?

Answer: The countrys pride was elevated by Tagore in his poems

Combining the Sentences Using Linkers

Exercise - 1

Question1.
She was hungry. She didnt eat anything all day. (Combine the sentences with though)?

Answer: Though she was hungry she didnt eat anything

Question2.
He was afraid of flying. He booked a ticket for the next flight. (Combine the sentences with although)?

Answer: He booked a ticket for the next flight although he was afraid of flying

Question3.
It was cold outside. They went swimming in the lake. (Combine the sentences with even though)?

Answer: They went swimming in the lake even though it was cold outside.

Question4.
The children were tired. They played in the park all day. (Combine the sentences with although)?

Answer: Although the children were tired, they played in the park all day

Question5.
The environment was degraded. We decided to rehabilitate the environment. (Combine the sentences with since)?

Answer: Since the environment was degraded we decided to rehabilitate the environment

Question6.
He is not a poet. He is not a musician. (Combine the sentences with neither..nor)?

Answer: He is neither a poet nor a musician

Question7.
He missed the bus. He arrived late for his appointment. (Combine the sentences with because)?

Answer: He arrived late for his appointment because he missed the bus

Question8.
She had a headache. She still attended the concert. (Combine the sentences with although)?

Answer: Although she had a headache, she attended the concert

Question9.
They were lost. They refused to ask for directions. (Combine the sentences with though)?

Answer: Though they were lost they refused to ask for directions

Question10.
The cake was burnt. They still ate it. (Combine the sentences with despite)?

Answer: They still ate the burnt cake despite it being burnt

Exercise - 2

Question1.
The road was blocked. They took a detour. (Combine the sentences with because)?

Answer: They took a detour because the road was blocked

Question2.
She was sleepy. She stayed up late watching movies. (Combine the sentences with although)?

Answer: She stayed up late watching movies although she was sleepy

Question3.
He was thirsty. He didnt have anything to drink. (Combine the sentences with even though)
Answer: He didnt have anything to drink even though he was thirsty

Question4.
The train was crowded. They managed to find seats together. (Combine the sentences with although)?

Answer: Although the train was crowded, they managed to find seats together

Question5.
He was allergic to peanuts. He ate a peanut butter sandwich. (Combine the sentences with although)?

Answer: He ate a peanut butter sandwich although he was allergic to peanuts

Question6.
He was young and strong. Yet he was physically useless. (Combine the sentences with in spite of)?

Answer: In spite of being young and strong, he was physically useless

Question7.
She was nervous. She gave a flawless presentation. (Combine the sentences with although)?

Answer: Although she was nervous, she gave a flawless presentation

Question8.
It was raining heavily. They decided to have a picnic. (Combine the sentences with despite)?

Answer: They decided to have a picnic despite the heavy rain

Question9.
The movie was scary. They watched it in the dark. (Combine the sentences with though)?

Answer: They watched the scary movie in the dark though the movie was scary

Question10.
I drew nearer. I saw his expression of surprise and affront. (Combine the sentences with as)?

Answer: As I drew nearer I saw his expression of surprise and affront

Suitable Prepositions

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in brackets Exercise - 1

Question1.
She made the cake _____ her daughters birthday. (in front of / for the sake of / by means of)?

Answer: for the sake of

Question2.
He won the award _____ his outstanding performance. (in addition to / because of / according to)?

Answer: because of

Question3.
_____ the traffic, we arrived late to the meeting. (On behalf of / In spite of / Due to)?

Answer: Due to

Question4.
They organized a charity event _____ the local community. (for the sake of / according to / in front of)?

Answer: for the sake of

Question5.
He was fined for speeding _____ the speed limit sign. (by means of / in addition to / in front of)?

Answer: by means of

Question6.
_____ the latest statistics, the crime rate has decreased. (Because of / According to / On behalf of)?

Answer: According to

Question7.
The package arrived late _____ the holiday rush. (in spite of / by means of / for the sake of)?

Answer: for the sake of

Question8.
She gave a speech _____ the companys achievements. (because of / in addition to / on behalf of)?

Answer: on behalf of

Question9.
_____ her fear of heights, she climbed to the top of the mountain. (In front of / In spite of / By means of)?

Answer: In spite of

Question10.
He sent flowers to his wife _____ their anniversary. (according to / for the sake of / due to)?

Answer: for the sake of

Exercise - 2

Question1.
The keys are _____ the shelf. (in / on / at)?

Answer: on

Question2.
The bird flew _____ the tree. (in / on / at)?

Answer: on

Question3.
The meeting is scheduled _____ 9 AM. (in / on / at)?

Answer: at

Question4.
The pen is _____ the desk. (in / on / at)?

Answer: in

Question5.
They sat _____ the bench. (in / on / at)?

Answer: on

Question6.
The painting is hanging _____ the wall. (in / on / at)?

Answer: on

Question7.
Lets meet _____ the library. (in / on / at)?

Answer: at

Question8.
The cat is hiding _____ the bed. (under / on / at)?

Answer: under

Question9.
There is a stain _____ the carpet. (in / on / at)?

Answer: on

Question10.
The ball rolled _____ the floor. (in / on / at)?

Answer: on

Suitable Forms of the Verbs

Fill in the blanks in the following sentences using correct forms of the verbs given in brackets

Question1.Exercise?

By this time tomorrow, I _____ (complete) my project
They _____ (have) dinner at 8 oclock tomorrow evening
What _____ (you/do) this time next week
She _____ (attend) the conference next month
By the end of the month, he _____ (save) enough money to buy a new car
They _____ (not/go) to the party next weekend
I _____ (work) on my assignment at 10 oclock tomorrow morning
We _____ (visit) our grandparents next Sunday
Waht _____ (you/wear) to the wedding
She _____ (read) the book by next Friday

Answer:

will have completed
will have
will you be doing
will attend
will have saved
will not go
will be working
will visit
will you wear
will have read

Question2.Exercise?

I enjoy _____ (read) novels in my free time
She promised _____ (help) me with my homework
They plan ______ (visit) Italy next summer
He decided (study) abroad for a year
We need (buy) some groceries after work
She loves_ (sing) in the shower
He agreed _ (meet) us at the cafe
They hope _ (find) a new apartment soon
I cant stand (wait) in long lines
She offered _ (drive) us to the airport

Answer:

reading
to help
to visit
to study
to buy
singing
to meet
to find
waiting
to drive

Giving a Suitable Advice or Suggestion

Exercise - 1

Question1.
Your friend is teasing dogs. Advise him to be kind?

Answer: You should be kind to animals

Question2.
Your friend is planning to visit some place in Kerala. Advise him to learn a few words in Malayalam?

Answer: You should learn a few words in Malayalam

Question3.
Your friend is fat. Advise him to do exercise?

Answer: You should exercise to reduce fat

Question4.
Your friend failed in Mathematics. Advise him to join coaching classes?

Answer: You should join the coaching class

Question5.
Your brother always watches TV. Advise him not to watch continuously?

Answer: You should not watch TV continuously as it affects your eyes

Question6.
Your friend is seriously ill. Advise him to take rest?

Answer: You should have sufficient rest and sleep

Question7.
Your niece likes footboard travel on the bus. Advise her not to choose footboard travel?

Answer: You should not choose footboard travel because it is dangerous

Question8.
Your sister has passed the written test. Advise her to get prepared for the interview?

Answer: You should prepare for the interview

Question9.
Your friend is watching TV at high volume. Advise him / her to reduce the volume as it damages ears?

Answer: Reduce the volume of TV as it damages your ears

Question10.
Your friend has started smoking. Advise him not to do it?

Answer: You should not smoke as it is injurious to health

Exercise - 2

Question1.
Your friend has been wasting time on video games. Advise him not to do so?

Answer: You should not waste your time on video games

Question2.
Your mother is not turning the gas cylinder off after cooking. Advise her not to do so?

Answer: You should turn off the gas cylinder after cooking

Question3.
Your friend is cutting a tree. Advise him not to cut the trees?

Answer: You should not cut trees as they help us in many ways

Question4.
Your friend takes things light.1 Advise him to take things seriously?

Answer: You should start taking things seriously

Question5.
Your brother smokes a lot. Ask him to give up smoking?

Answer: You should give up smoking

Question6.
Your cousin is rather fat and wants to lose weight. Advise him to exercise every day?

Answer: You had better do exercise every day

Question7.
Your brother rides the bike speedily. Advise him to be cautious?

Answer: You ought to reduce your speed

Question8.
Your friend has not been studying well. Advise him to study hard?

Answer: You should study hard

Question9.
Your brother wastes a lot of food every day. How would you tell him not to waste food like that?

Answer: You should not waste food

Question10.
Your friend had not been vaccinated for covid -19. Advise him to get vaccinated?

Answer: You should get vaccinated

Changing a Sentence into a Polite Request

Change the following sentence into a polite request Exercise -1

Question1.
You to your friend : "Dont disturb me."?

Answer: Please dont disturb me

Question2.
You to stranger : "Permit me to use your laptop."?

Answer: Would you be good enough to let me use your laptop

Question3.
You to a stranger at the post office : "Give me way."?

Answer: Would you mind giving me a way sir

Question4.
Student to the teacher : "Give me your book."?

Answer: Would you please lend me your book sir

Question5.
Person to shopkeeper : "1 want a bag of rice."?

Answer: Please give me a bag of rice

Question6.
Student to teacher : "I want to leave the classroom."?

Answer: Shall I leave the classroom sir

Question7.
You to the teacher : "1 have to go home."?

Answer: Could you please let me know if 1 go home please

Question8.
You to a stranger : "Show me the way to hospital."?

Answer: Would you please show me the way to the hospital

Question9.
Patient to the receptionist: "Give me an appointment to meet the doctor."?

Answer: Could you please give me an appointment to meet the doctor

Question10.
You to your teacher : "Explain to me the sentence again."?

Answer: Would you please explain to me the sentence again

Exercise - 2

Question1.
Blind man to a stranger : "Help me to cross the road."?

Answer: Could you please help me cross the road

Question2.
Student to teacher : "What should I do to get good marks."?

Answer: Sir, could you please tell me what should I do to get good marks

Question3.
Hari to the passenger : "What is the pincode of Vijayawada."?

Answer: Please tell me the pincode of Vijayawada

Question4.
You to your father : "I am going to my friends house."?

Answer: Please give me permission to go to my friends house

Question5.
You to a stranger at the bus stop : "Give me your magazine."?

Answer: Would you mind giving me your magazine

Question6.
Man to passerby : "Which bus goes to Guntur ?

Answer: Would you mind telling me which bus goes to Guntur

Question7.
You to a stranger in a packed bus : "Move a bit."?

Answer: Would you mind moving a bit

Question8.
You to your elder sister : "Bring me a glass of water."?

Answer: Please get me a glass of water

Question9.
You to your friend : "I am taking your car today."?

Answer: Could you please lend me your car today

Question10.
You to your mother : "Give me a cup of tea."?

Answer: Will you please give me a cup of tea

Identifying the Expression

What do the following sentences mean? Put a tick (?) mark against the right answer Exercise - 1

Question1. i).
Can I leave now?

Answer:

Offering help ( )
Refusing help ( )
Seeking permission (?)
Seeking advice ( )

Questionii).
I am sorry, I cant let you go in without a ticket?

Answer:

Apologizing ( )
Refusing permission (?)
Ordering ( )
Refusing help ( )

Question2. i).
You can go now?

Answer:

Giving Advice ( )
Expressing ability ( )
Giving permission (?)
Expressing possibility ( )

Questionii).
We should complete this work by tomorrow evening?

Answer:

Advice (?)
Offer ( )
Exclaim ( )
Order ( )

Question3. i).
Lets go to the market?

Answer:

Suggestion (?)
Order ( )
Offer ( )
Advice ( )

Questionii).
Would you mind letting me go out to witness the match?

Answer:

Less polite request ( )
More polite request (?)
Suggestion ( )
Obligation ( )

Question4. i).
Can you give me two platform tickets please?

Answer:

Request (?)
Permission ( )
Suggestion ( )
Obligation ( )

Questionii).
You are going to Chennai tomorrow, arent you?

Answer:

Asking for information ( )
Asking for confirmation (?)
Making a request ( )
Making a suggestion ( )

Question5. i).
Eh? Whats that? Whos gone dead?

Answer:

Hesitation ( )
Annoyance ( )
Surprise (?)
Regret ( )

Questionii).
Hist! Listen someone is shouting?

Answer:

Annoyance ( )
Distress ( )
Attracting attention (?)
Confirmation ( )

Exercise - 2

Question1. i).
There will be widespread rain in some parts of the country?

Answer:

Hoping ( )
Promising ( )
Predicting (?)
Ordering ( )

Questionii).
Lets go home at once?

Answer:

Asking a
Question ( )
Making a suggestion (?)
Making a request ( )
Making an offer ( )

Question2. i).
I am sorry, I have lost your bag?

Answer:

Apologizing (?)
Offering an explanation ( )
Making an offer ( )
Making a suggestion ( )

Questionii).
He may take your advice?

Answer:

Giving permission ( )
Giving advice ( )
Expressing possibility (?)
Making a suggestion ( )

Question3. i).
My brother may come tomorrow?

Answer:

Request ( )
Possibility (?)
Purpose ( )
Permission ( )

Questionii).
If I were you, I would ask for his help?

Answer:

Seeking information ( )
Offering help ( )
Warning ( )
Suggesting (?)

Question4. i).
Why dont we witness the cricket match this evening?

Answer:

Offer ( )
Question ( )
Suggestion (?)
Request ( )

Questionii).
I cant wait here so long?,/h5>
Answer:
Order ( )

Vexation (?)

Hatred ( )

Willing ( )

Question5. i).
Do you mind if I sit beside you?

Answer:

Permission (?)
Information ( )
Confirmation ( )
Offering help ( )

Questionii).
I am afraid I have no money?

Answer:

Expressing Fear ( )
Expressing inability (?)
Apology ( )
Order ( )

Synonyms

Read the paragraph and write the Synonyms of the underlined words choosing the words given in the box

Question1.
[informally, wetlands, trained, city in Iraq, prominent, custom] When I casually mentioned this to a friend, he casually?

replied that I had better get one in the Tigris marshes
for there they were as common as mosquitoes, and were often tamed
by the Arabs. We were going to Basra
to the Consulate-Geperal to collect and answer our mail from Europe. At the Consulate-General we found that my friends mail had arrived but that mine had not

Answer:

informally
wetlands
trained
city in Iraq

Question2.
[messaged, center, malfunction, letters, described, entered] I cabled?

to England, and when, three days later, nothing had happened, I tried to telephone. The call had to be booked twenty-four hours in advance. On the first day the line was out of order; on the second the exchange
was closed for a religious holiday. On the third day there was another breakdown
My friend left, and I arranged , to meet him in a weeks time. Five days later, my mail
arrived

Answer:

messaged
center
malfunction
letters

Question3.
[crouching, biting, bag, crack, writhed, mammal] I carried it to my bedroom to read, and there, squatting?

on the floor, were two Arabs; bfside them lay a sack
that squirmed
from time to time. They handed me a note from my friend: "Here is your otter
.."

Answer:

crouching
bag
writhed
mammal

Question4.
[stage, bag, engaging, enslavement, obsession, occupation] With the opening of that sack?

began a phase
of my life that has not yet ended, and may, for all I know, not end before I do. It is, in effect, a thraldom
to otters, an otter fixation
, that I have since found to be shared by most other people, who have ever owned one

Answer:

bag
stage
enslavement
obsession

Question5.
[appeared, roomy, enquired, imagined, estimated, balanced] The creature that emerged?

from this sack on to the spacious
tiled floor of the Consulate bedroom resembled most of all a very small, medievally-conceived
, dragon. From the head to the tip of the tail he was coated with symmetrical
pointed scales of mud armour, between whose tips was visible a soft velvet fur like that of a chocolate-brown mole

Answer:

appeared
roomy
imagined
balanced

Question6.
[unfriendly, strange, balanced, apathetic, named, writhed] Mijbil, as I called the otter, was, in fact, of a race previously unknown?

to science, and was at length christened
by zoologists Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli, or Maxwells otter. For the first twenty- four hours Mijbil was neither hostile
nor friendly; he was simply aloof and indifferent
choosing to sleep on the floor as far from my bed as possible

Answer:

strange
named
unfriendly
apathetic

Question7.
[eager, diving, lack of interest, domestic helper, employer, taming] The second night Mijbil came on to my bed in the small hours and remained asleep in the crook of my knees until the servant?

brought tea in the morning, and during the day he began to lose his apathy
and take a keen, much too keen
interest in his surroundings. I made a body-belt for him and took him on a lead to the bathroom, where for half an hour he went wild with joy in the water, plunging
and rolling in it, shooting up and down the length of the bathtub underwater, and making enough slosh and splash for a hippo

Answer:

domestic helper
lack of interest
eager
diving

Question8.
[immobile, reversed, splashed, demanded, shocking, quality] This, I was to learn, is a characteristic?

of otters; every drop of water must be, so to speak, extended and spread about the place; a bowl must at once be overturned
, or, if it will not be overturned, be sat in and sploshed
in until it overflows. Water must be kept on the move and made to do things; when static
it is wasted and provoking

Answer:

quality
reversed
splashed
immobile

Question9.
[hallway, handling, experienced, dribble, chattering, escaped] Two days later, Mijbil escaped from my bedroom as I entered it, and I turned to see his tail disappearing round the bend of the corridor?

that led to the bathroom. By the time I got there he was up on the end of the bathtub and fumbling
at the chromium taps with his paws. I watched, amazed; in less than a minute he had turned the tap far enough to produce a trickle
of water, and after a moment or two achieved the full flow. (He had been lucky to turn the tap the right way; on later occasions he would sometimes screw it up still tighter, chittering
with irritation and disappointment at the taps failure to cooperate.)

Answer:

hallway
handling
dribble
chattering

Question10.
[moving, turned, move a ball, gazed, snap, plays] Very soon Mij would follow me without a lead and come to me when I called his name. He spent most of his time in play. He spent hours shuffling?

a rubber ball round the room like a four-footed soccer player using all four feet to dribble
the ball, and he could also throw it, with a powerful flick
of the neck, to a surprising height and distance. But the real play of an otter is when he lies on his back and juggles
with small objects between his paws

Answer:

moving
move a ball
snap
plays

Antonyms

Read the paragraph and match the words given in Column A with the Antonyms in Column B

Question1.
The creature that emerged from this sack on to the spacious?

tiled
floor of the Consulate bedroom resembled most of all a very small, medievally- conceived, dragon. From the head to the tip of the tail he was coated with symmetrical
pointed scales of mud armour, between whose tips was visible a soft
velvet fur like that of a chocolate-brown mole

A		B
a. unknown		1. engaged
b. hostile		2. impossible
c. aloof		3. friendly
d. possible		4. vulnerability
		5. known
		6. asymmetrical

Answer:

Question2.
Mijbil, as I called the otter, was, in fact, of a race previously unknown?

to science, and was at length christened by zoologists Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli, or Maxwells otter. For the first twenty-four hours Mijbil was neither hostile
nor friendly; he was simply aloof
and indifferent, choosing to sleep on the floor as far from my bed as possible

A		B
a. unknown		1. engaged
b. hostile		2. impossible
c. aloof		3. friendly
d. possible		4. vulnerability
		5. known
		6. asymmetrical

Answer:

Question3.
Two days later, Mijbil escaped?

from my bedroom as I entered it, and I turned to see his tail disappearing
round the bend of the corridor that led to the bathroom. By the time I got there he was up on the end of the bathtub and fumbling at the chromium taps with his paws. I watched, amazed; in less than a minute he had turned the tap far enough to produce a trickle
of water, and after a moment or two achieved the full flow. (He had been lucky to turn the tap the right way; on later occasions he would sometimes screw it up still tighter
chittering with irritation and disappointment at the taps failure to cooperate.)

A		B
a. escaped		1. looser
b. disappearing		2. cramped
c. trickle		3. confined
d. tighter		4. gush
		5. banged
		6. appearing

Answer:

Question4.
Very soon Mij would follow me without a lead?

and come to me when l called his name. He spent most of his time in play. He spent hours shuffling
a rubber ball round the room like a four-footed soccer player using all four feet to dribble the ball, and he could also throw it. with a powerful
flick of the neck, to a surprising height and distance. Rut the real play of an otter is when he lies on his back and juggles
with small objects between his paws

A		B
a. lead		1. untiled
b. shuffling		2. organizing
c. powerful		3. feeble
d. juggles		4. follow
		5. holds
		6. asymmetrical

Answer:

Question5.
The days passed peacefully?

at Basra, but I dreaded
the prospect
of transporting Mij to England, and to Camusfearna. The British airline to London would not fly animals, so I booked a flight to Paris on another airline, and from there to London. The airline insisted
that Mii should be packed into a box not more than eighteen inches square, to be carried on the floor at my feet.

A		B
a. peacefully		1. anticipated
b. dreaded		2. procrastinated
c. prospect		3. yielded
d. insisted		4. delayed
		5. chaotically
		6. certainty

Answer:

Question6.
When I returned, there was an appalling?

spectacle. There was complete silence
from the box, but from its airholes and chinks around the lid, blood had trickled and dried
I whipped off the lock and tore open the lid, and Mij, exhausted
and blood- spattered, whimpered and caught at my leg

A		B
a. appalling		1. noise
b. silence		2. energized
c. dried		3. decorated
d. exhausted		4. ended
		5. wet
		6. comforting

Answer:

Question7.
The aircraft was waiting to take off; I was rushed ?

through to it by infuriated officials. Luckily, the seat booked for me was at the extreme front
I covered the floor around my feet with newspapers, rang for the air hostess, and gave her a parcel of fish (for Mij) to keep in a cool
place. I took her into my confidence
about the events of the last half hour

A		B
a. rushed		1. doubt
b. front		2. exhaust
c. cool		3. relaxed
d. confidence		4. rear
		5. warm
		6. damaged

Answer:

Right Forms of the Words

Fill in the blanks in the following passage choosing the right form of the words given in brackets

Question1.
When I casually?

(mention / mentioned / mentioning) this to a friend, he as casually _____
(reply / replied / replying) that 1 had better get one in the Tigris marshes, for there they were as common as mosquitoes, and were often tamed by the Arabs. We were going to Basra to the Consulate-General to collect and _____
(answer / answered / answering) our mail from Europe. At the Consulate-General we found that my friends mail had _____
(arrive / arrived / arriving) but that mine had not

Answer:

mentioned
replied
answer
arrived

Question2.
I cabled to England, and when, three days later, nothing had ?

(happen / happened / happening), I tried to telephone. The call had to be _____
(book / booked / booking) twenty-four hours in advance. On the first day the line was out of order; on the second the _____
(exchange / exchanged / exchanging) was closed for a religious holiday. On the third day there was another breakdown. My friend left, and I _____
(arrange / arranged / arranging) to meet him in a weeks time

Answer:

happened
booked
exchange
arranged

Question3.
The creature that _____?

(emerge / emerged / emerging) from this sack on to the _____
(space / spacious / spaciously) tiled floor of the Consulate bedroom resembled most of all a very small, medievally- conceived, dragon. From the head to the tip of the tail he was _____
(coat / coated / coating) with symmetrical pointed scales of mud armour, between whose tips was visible a soft velvet fur like that of a chocolate-brown mole. He shook himself, and I half _____
(expect / expected / expecting) a cloud of dust, but in fact it was not for another month that 1 managed to remove the last of the mud and see the otter, as it were, in his true colours

Answer:

emerged
spacious
coated
expected

Question4.
The second night Mijbil came on to my bed in the small hours and _____?

(remain / remained / remaining) asleep in the crook of my knee? until the servant brought tea in the morning, and during the day he began to lose his apathy and take a keen, much too keen, interest in his surroundings. 1 made a body-belt for him and took him on a lead to the bathroom, where for half an hour he went wild with joy in the water, _____
(plunge / plunging / plunged) and rolling in it, _____
(shoot / shooted / shooting) up and down the length of the bathtub underwater, and making enough slosh and splash for a hippo. This, I was to learn, is a characteristic of otters; every drop of water must be, so to speak, _____
(extend / extended / extending) and spread about the place; a bowl must at once be overturned, or, if it will not be overturned, be sat in and sploshed in until it overflows

Answer:

remained
plunging
shooting
extended

Question5.
Two days later, Mijbil _____?

(escape / escaped / escaping) from my bedroom as I entered it, and I turned to see his tail _____
(disappear / disappeared / disappearing) round the bend of the corridor that led to the bathroom. By the time I got there he was up on the end of the bathtub and _____
(fumbles / fumbled / fumbling) at the chromium taps with his paws. I watched, amazed; in less than a minute he had turned the tap far enough to produce a trickle of water, and after a moment or two _____
(achieve / achieved / achieving) the full flow

Answer:

escaped
disappearing
fumbling
achieved

Vowel Clusters

Complete the spelling of the words choosing ae, ee, ea, ei oo, ou, ai, ia, ie io, oi, au, ua or ui Exercise - 1

Question1.
Early in the New Y_ _r ?

of 1956 I travelled to S_ _them
Iraq

Answer:

Year
Southern

Question2.
By then it had crossed my mind that I should like to k_ _p ?

an otter inst_ _d
of a dog, and that Camusfearna, ringed by water a stones throw from its d_ _r
, would be an eminently s_ _table
spot for this experiment

Answer:

keep
instead
door
suitable

Question3.
I cabled to England, and when, thr_ _?

days later, nothing had happened, I tr_ _d
to telephone

Answer:

three
tried

Question4.
The call had to be b_ _ked ?

twenty-four h_ _rs
in advance

Answer:

booked
hours

Question5.
On the first day the line was out of order; on the second the exchange was closed for a relig_ _us?

holiday. On the third day there was another
br_ _kdown

Answer:

religious
breakdown

Question6.
My fr_ _nd ?

left, and I arranged to m_ _t
him in a weeks time

Answer:

friend
meet

Question7.
The creature that emerged from this sack on to the spacious tiled fl_ _r ?

of the Consulate bedroom resembled most of all a very small, medievally- cone_ _ved
, dragon

Answer:

floor
conceived

Question8.
He shook himself, and 1 half expected a cl_ _d ?

of dust, but in fact it was not for another month that I managed to remove the last of the mud and s_ _
the otter, as it were, in his true colours

Answer:

cloud
see

Question9.
Mijbil, as I called the otter, was, in fact, of a race previ_ _sly ?

unknown to science, and was at length christened by z_ _logists
Lutrogale perspicillata maxwelli, or Maxwells otter

Answer:

previously
zoologists

Question10.
For the first twenty-four hours Mijbil was n_ _ther?

hostile nor friendly; he was simply aloof and indifferent, choosing to sl_ _p
on the floor as far from my bed as possible

Answer:

neither
sleep

Exercise - 2

Question1.
The second night Mijbil came on to my bed in the small hours and rem_ _ned ?

asl_ _p
in the crook of my kn_ _s
until the servant brought tea in the morning, and during the day he began to lose his apathy and take a keen, much too keen, interest in his
surr_ _ndings

Answer:

remained
asleep
knees
surroundings

Question2.
Two days later, Mijbil escaped from my bedroom as I entered it, and I turned to see his tail disapp_ _ring ?

round the bend of the corridor that led to the
bathr_ _m

Answer:

disappearing
bathroom

Question3.
He spent hours shuffling a rubber ball round the room like a four-footed soccer player using all four f_ _t?

to dribble the ball, and he could also throw it, witha powerful flick of the neck, to a surprising h_ _ght
and distance

Answer:

feet
height

Question4.
The airline insisted that Mij should be packed into a box not more than eight_ _n?

inches sq_ _re
, to be carried on the floor at my feet

Answer:

eighteen
square

Question5.
There was complete silence from the box, but from its airholes and chinks around the lid, bl_ _d ?

had trickled and
dr_ _d

Answer:

blood
dried

Question6.
I sat in the back of the car with the box beside me as the driver tore thr_ _gh?

the str_ _ts
of Basra like a ricochetting bullet

Answer:

through
streets

Question7.
I have ret_ _ned ?

the most prof_ _nd
admirat_ _n
for that air hostess; she was the very qu_ _n
of her kind

Answer:

retained
profound
admiration
queen

Question8.
He disapp _ _ red?

at high sp_ _d
down the
_ _ rcraft

Answer:

disappeared
speed
aircraft

Question9.
Otters belong to a comparatively small gr_ _p ?

of animals called Mustellines, shared by the badger, mong_ _se
weasel, stoat, mink and others

Answer:

group
mongoose

Question10.
As 1 drew n_ _rer ?

I saw his express_ _n
of surprise and affront, as though he would have me know that he was not one upon whom to play jokes

Answer:

nearer
expression

Suffixes or inflections

Fill in the blanks with correct suffixes given in the brackets Exercise - 1

Question1.
By then it had crossed my mind that I should like to keep an otter instead of a dog, and that Camusfearna, ringed by water a stones throw from its door, would be an eminen___(tly / ence)?

suit___(ably / able)
spot for this experiment

Answer:

eminently
suitable

Question2.
When I casually mentioned this to a friend, he as casual___(y / ly)?

replied that I had better get one in the Tigris marshes, for there they were as common as mosquitoes, and were often tarn___(able /ed)
by the Arabs

Answer:

casually
tamed

Question3.
My friend left, and I arrang___(ment / ed) to meet him in a weeks time?

Answer: arranged

Question4.
From the head to the tip of the tail he was coat___(ed /ing)?

symmetr___(ic / ical)
pointed scales of mud armour, between whose tips was visible a soft velvet fur like that of a ctiocolate-brown mole

Answer:

coated
symmetrical

Question5.
With the open___(ed / ing) ?

of that sack began a phase of my life that has not yet end___(ed / ing)
and may, for all I know, not end before I do

Answer:

opening
ended

Question6.
I whipped off the lock and tore open the lid, and Mij, exhaust___(ion / ed)?

and blood-spattered, whimper___(ed / ing)
and caught at my leg

Answer:

exhausted
whimpered

Question7.
Luck___(ly / ily)?

the seat book___(ing / ed)
for me was at the extreme front

Answer:

Luckily
booked

Question8.
I was cran___(ny / ing)?

my neck trying to follow the hunt when suddenly I heard from my feet a distressed chitter of recogni___(tion / ssion)
and welcome, and Mij bounded on to my knee and began to nuzzle my face and my neck

Answer:

craning
recognition

Question9.
I faced a continu___(es / ous)?

barrage of conjectural
Questions that sprayed all the Mustellines but the otter; more random guesses hit on a baby seal and a squirrel. Is that a walrus, mister? reduc___(ing / ed)
me to giggles, and outside a dog show I heard a hippo

Answer:

continuous
reduced

Question10.
I carried it to my bedroom to read, and there, squat___(ing / ting)?

on the floor, were two Arabs; beside them lay a sack that squirm___(ing / ed)
from time to time

Answer:

squatting
squirmed

Identifying the Wrongly Spelt Word

Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling

Question1.Exercise?

Answer:

cottage
considerable
acquire
purchase
annual
accordance
obedience
affection
various
addition

Question2.Exercise?

Answer:

eminent
friend
squatting
conceived
suitable
breakdown
spacious
previous
unfriendly
trickle

Dictionary Skills

Question1.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What are the synonyms of aloof?

Answer: distant, remote

Questionb).
What is the noun form of aloof?

Answer: aloofness

Question2.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word hurry?

Answer: verb

Questionb).
What is the synonym of hurry?

Answer: rush

Question3.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word indifferent?

Answer: adjective

Questionb).
What is the adverb form of indifferent?

Answer: indifferently

Question4.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word infuriate?

Answer: verb

Questionb).
What is the synonym of infuriate?

Answer: enrage

Question5.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the adjective form of irritate?

Answer: irritating

Questionb).
What is the adverb form of irritate?

Answer: irritatingly

Question6.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word portly?

Answer: adjective

Questionb).
What is the synonym of portly?

Answer: stout

Question7.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word. 2×1 = 2?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word powerful?

Answer: adjective

Questionb).
What are the synonyms of powerful?

Answer: influential, muscular

Question8.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer ttye following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word previous?

Answer: adjective

Questionb).
What are the synonyms of previous?

Answer: prior; preceding

Question9.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word religious?

Answer: adjective

Questionb).
What is the synonym of the word religious?

Answer: devout

Question10.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the adverb form of spacious?

Answer: spaciously

Questionb).
What is the noun form of spacious?

Answer: spaciousness

Question11.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word static?

Answer: adjective

Questionb).
What is the opposite of static?

Answer: dynamic

Question12.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word?

Now, answer the following Questions using the information above

Questiona).
What is the part of speech of the word visible?

Answer: adjective

Questionb).
What is the synonym of the word visible?

Answer: obvious

Classification of Words

Question1.
[went, walked, ate, spoke, played, took, talked, laughed]?

Regular Verbs	Irregular Verbs
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
4.	4.

Answer:

Regular Verbs	Irregular Verbs
1. walked	1. went
2. played	2. ate
3. talked	3. spoke
4. laughed	4. took

Question2.
[table, chair, love, freedom, tree, justice, mountain, beauty]?

Abstract Nouns	Concrete Nouns
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
4.	4.

Answer:

Abstract Nouns	Concrete Nouns
1. love	1.Table
2. freedom	2. chair
3. justice	3. tree
4. beauty	4. mountain

Question3.
[London, dog, Amazon, city, Harry Potter, book, Statue of Liberty, computer]?

Proper Nouns	Common Nouns
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
4.	4.

Answer:

Proper Nouns	Common Nouns
1. London	1. dog
2. Statue of Liberty	2. city
3. Harry Potljer	3. book
4. Amazon	4. computer

Question4.
[mongoose, otter, leopard, marbles, toys, hippo, bowl, box]?

Animals	Things
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
4.	4.

Answer:

Animals	Things
1. mongoose	1. marbles
2. otter	2. toys
3. leopard	3. bowl
4. hippo	4. box

Question5.
[dragon, belly, mole, beaver, paw, tail, bear, knee]?

Animals	Parts of the body
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
4.	4.

Answer:

Animals	Parts of the body
1. dragon	1. belly
2. mole	2. paw
3. beaver	3. tail
4. bear	4. knee

Question6.
[marshes, bedroom, consulate, bathroom, corridor, street, airport, bathtub]?

Places	Parts of a house
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
4.	4.

Answer:

Places	Parts of a house
1. marshes	1. bedroom
2. consulate	2. bathroom
3. airport	3. corridor
4. street	4. bathtub

Matchings

Match the words / phrases given under Column A with their collocations / modifiers given under Column B Question1.

Column - A	Column - B
1) college		A) time
2) rough		B) dresses
3) hundred		C) girls
4) stone		D) view
		E) temple
		F) flight

Answer:

Question 2.

Column - A	Column - B
1) ordinary		A) roar
2) love		B) profession
3) uncomfortable		C) boys
4) white		D) person
		E) subject
		F) chatterbox

Answer:

Question3.

Column - A Column - B

1) marriage A) physique

2) plump B) view

3) invigorating C) celebration

4) panoramic D) coffee

E) flight

F) triangle

Answer:

C
A
D
B

Question4.

Column - A Column - B

1) heartbreaking A) dresses

2) birthday B) scream

3) incorrigible C) expression

4) ridiculous D) gifts

E) thoughts

F) boys

Answer:

E
D
F
C

Question5.

Column - A Column - B

1) loud A) chatterbox

2) first B) girls

3) three C) scream

4) college D) person

E) dresses

F) view

Answer:

C
D
E
B

Column - A	Column - B
1) marriage		A) physique
2) plump		B) view
3) invigorating		C) celebration
4) panoramic		D) coffee
		E) flight
		F) triangle

Column - A	Column - B
1) heartbreaking		A) dresses
2) birthday		B) scream
3) incorrigible		C) expression
4) ridiculous		D) gifts
		E) thoughts
		F) boys

Column - A	Column - B
1) loud		A) chatterbox
2) first		B) girls
3) three		C) scream
4) college		D) person
		E) dresses
		F) view

SECTION - C

Creative Expression

Conversation

Question 1.
You have read the lesson Mijbil the Otter. Now write a possible conversation between you and your friend on the behaviour and intelligence of otters as portrayed in the story. How do they compare to other animals like dogs or cats?

Answer: Friend : Hey, I see youve been reading "Mijbil the Otter". What did you think about it? I : Yeah, it was quite fascinating, especially how Gavin Maxwell described Mijbils behavior and intelligence. 1 mean, otters are such unique creatures. Friend : Absolutely. Its interesting how Maxwell highlighted Mijbils playful nature and intelligence throughout the story. Did you notice how Mijbil interacted with his environment and the people around him? I : Definitely. Mijbils ability to manipulate objects, like turning on the tap or playing with marbles, really showcases their intelligence. Its almost like they have problem-solving skills akin to primates. , Friend : Thats true. Otters seem to exhibit a level of curiosity and adaptability thats impressive. I wonder how it compares to other animals, like dogs or cats. I : Well, compared to dogs, otters seem to have a more independent streak. While dogs are known for their loyalty and obedience, otters like Mijbil displayed a sense of adventure and a willingness to explore their surroundings. Friend : Yeah, and unlike cats, otters seem to enjoy interacting with humans more actively. I mean, Mijbil became quite attached to Gavin Maxwell and even responded to his calls. I : Exactly. Its like otters have a unique blend of social behavior and independence that sets them apart. Plus, their playful antics and problem¬solving abilities make them quite intriguing to observe. Friend : Definitely. I can see why Maxwell became so captivated by Mijbil and ended up forming such a strong bond with him. Otters truly are fascinating creatures. I : Absolutely. It makes you wonder about the depth of intelligence and . emotional complexity that exists in the animal kingdom, doesnt it? Friend : Absolutely. Its a reminder of how diverse and wondrous our natural world really is. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the story. Its been an enlightening conversation

Diary Entry

Question 1.
Maxwell had an embarrassing and dreadful experiencing while transporting Mij to England. He was very much troubled with his mischievous escape on the aeroplane. He wanted to share all his miserable experience with his diary. Imagine yourself to be Maxwell and write the diary entry of your feelings?

Answer: 11 November, 1956, Sunday, 9.30 p.m. Dear Diary, I am exhausted. I am embarrassed and haggard. I had to face a lot of peril while transporting Mij to England. He irritated me and annoyed me. I had to go to London. I couldnt leave Mij alone at home. So I had to carry him along with me. But the British airline to London would not fly animals so I booked a flight to Paris on another airline. But this airline also insisted me that Mij should be packed in a box of not more than eighteen inches square and I was asked to carry him at my feet. I had a box made and kept him in the box an hour before so that he would become accustomed to it. When I came back after taking my meal I was shocked to see the blood chunks around the lid from its air holes. He had torn the lining of the box to shreads

Only ten minutes time left for me for the flight when I competed its repair. The car driver had to drive the car like the ricochetting bullet. I was rushed through by the infuriated officials. The only consolation for me was the air hostess. She was kind, considerate and generous. She allowed me to carry my pet on my knee. Aggravating my miseries Mij came out of the box in a flash and disappeared with lightning speed making all the passengers squawk and shriek. I tried to catch him and dived for him but my face was covered with the curry the turbaned Indian was eating. The air hostess assured me she would find him and fetch him tb me. Meanwhile I heard a distressed chitter of recognition and welcome by the otter. Finally my troubles ended. I had a sigh of relief. Maxwell

Question 2.
Have you ever traveled on air? If so, discuss the challenges of transporting pets, especially exotic ones, via air travel. What are the considerations for ensuring their safety and comfort during transit? Write a Diary Entry in about 100 words?

Answer: Date: March 2, 20xx 9:00 p.m. Dear Diary, Today marked my first experience traveling with a pet by air. As I prepared to embark on the journey, I couldnt help but feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Transporting my beloved pet, Miko, a small hedgehog, posed a unique set of challenges. Ensuring Mikos safety and comfort during transit became my top priority. I meticulously researched airline regulations and invested in a sturdy, well-ventilated carrier. I also made sure to acclimate Miko to the carrier beforehand to reduce stress. At the airport, navigating check-in and security proved daunting, but meticulous planning paid off. Throughout the flight, I monitored Mikos well-being, offering reassurance and occasional treats

Reflecting on this experience, I realized the immense responsibility that comes with traveling with pets. Its not just about logistics; its about prioritizing their welfare every step of the way. Until next time, X X X X

Letter Writing

Question 1.
Conserving natural resources means using them wisely to ensure they last longer. It involves reducing waste, recycling materials, and using renewable resources like solar and wind energy. Conservation also means protecting habitats and wildlife from harm. Simple steps like turning off lights when not in use, using water efficiently, and planting trees contribute to conservation efforts. By conserving resources, we preserve biodiversity, support ecosystems, and maintain a healthy environment for future generations. Write a letter to your relative explaining the importance of conserving natural resources?

Answer:

Place : x x x x. Date : x x x x. Dear [Relatives, Name], I hope this letter finds you well. Today, 1 wanted to share some thoughts on a topic thats increasingly important to me: conserving natural resources. Conserving natural resources means using them wisely to ensure they last longer. It involves simple yet impactful actions like reducing waste, recycling materials, and embracing renewable resources like solar and wind energy. These efforts are crucial because they help preserve biodiversity, support ecosystems, and maintain a healthy environment for future generations. Imagine a world where our forests are thriving, our oceans are clean, and our air is fresh. Its possible if we all take small steps towards conservation. Turning off lights when not in use, using water efficiently, and planting trees are just a few examples of how we can contribute. Conservation also means protecting habitats and wildlife from harm. As stewards of the Earth, its our responsibility to ensure that future generations can enjoy the same natural beauty and resources that we do today. By conserving resources, we not only secure a better future for ourselves but also for our children and grandchildren. Its about living in harmony with nature and being mindful of our impact on the planet

Question 3.
Inviting a famous personality to an event expresses admiration for their work and explains how their participation would enhance the events significance. Write a letter to a famous personality inviting them to speak at your school event?

Answer: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Celebritys Name] [Celebritys Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Celebritys Name], I hope this letter finds you well. My name is [Your Name], and I am a student at [Your School Name]. I am writing to express my deep admiration for your work and to extend a heartfelt invitation to you

Our school is hosting an upcoming event, [Event Name], which aims to [briefly describe the purpose and theme of the event]. We believe that your unique perspective and expertise would greatly enhance the significance of our gathering. Your contributions to [mention specific achievements or projects] have inspired many of us, and we would be honored to have you as a keynote speaker at our event. Your presence would undoubtedly motivate and enlighten our students, faculty, and guests

The event is scheduled to take place on [Date] at [Time] at [Location]. We are prepared to accommodate any travel arrangements and accommodations necessary to ensure your comfort during your stay. Please consider this invitation, and if your schedule permits, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our school community. Your participation would make a profound impact on our event and leave a lasting impression on all those in attendance

Thank you for considering our invitation. We eagerly await your response and hope to have the privilege of hosting you at our school event. Warmest regardis, [Your Name] [Your Position/Title (if applicable)] [Your School Name] [Your Contact Information]

Biographical Sketch

Question 1.
Write a short biographical sketch/profile of C.V. Raman using the information given below. Name : Dr. C.V. Raman, a great Indian scientist Born : 7 November 1888, Tiruchirappalli Parents : Father - school teacher, Mother - a learned woman Education : MA Physics, age 18 - first class Career : Joined Department of Finance, Govt, of India Professor of Physics at the University College of Science. Achievements : The Raman Effect (February 28, 1928 - an important discovery in the field of light); very important contributions in the field of electrical conductivity of metals. Honours : Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of London (1924); Nobel Prize in Physics (1930); Bharat Ratna (1954) Death : 21 November 1970?

Answer: Dr. C.V. Raman was one of the greatest Indian scientists. He was born on 7 November 1888 at Tiruchirappalli in South India. His father was a teacher and his mother was a very learned woman. He completed his MA in Physics at the young age of eighteen and began his career by joining the Department of Finance in the Government of India. Later, he took up the position of professor of Physics at the University College of Science. He achieved great heights in the field of science. He is known for his theory called the Raman Effect in the field of light and he also made very important contributions in the field of electrical conductivity of metals. He discovered the Raman Effect on 28th February 1928. (February 28 is being observed as the National Science Day of India.)

Dr. C.V. Raman received some of the most prestigious awards in the world. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London in 1924. He later won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. He was also given the honour of Bharat Ratna in 1954. Dr. Raman died on 21 November 1970

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Mijbil the Otter 6th Lesson

Question 1. What experiment did Maxwell think Camusfearna would be suitable for ?

Question 2. Why does he go to Basra? How long does he wait there, and why ?

Question 3. How does he get the otter? Does he like it? Pick out the words that tell you this?

Question 4. Why was the otter named Maxwells otter ?

Question 5. Tick the right answer. In the beginning, the otter was?

Question 6. What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom? What did it do two days after that?

Question 7. How was Mij to be transported to England ?

Question 8. What did Mij do to the box ?

Question 9. Why did Maxwell put the otter back in the box? How do you think he felt when he did this ?

Question 10. Why does Maxwell say the airhostess was "the very queen of her kind" ?

Question 11. What happened when the box was opened ?

Question 12. What game had Mij invented ?

Question 13. What are compulsive habits? What does Maxwell say are the compulsive habits of i) school children ii) Mij ?

Question 14. What group of animals do otters belong to ?

Question 15. What guesses did the Londoners make about what Mij was ?

Question 1. What things does Mij do which tell you that he is an intelligent, friendly and fun loving animal who needs love?

Question 2. What are some of the things we come to know about otters from this text ?

Question 3. Why is Mijs species now known to the world as Maxwells otter ?

Question 4. Maxwell in the story speaks for the otter, Mij. He tells us what the otter feels and thinks on different occasions. Given below are some things the otter does. Complete the column on the right to say what Maxwell says about what Mij feels and thinks?

Question 5. Read the story and find the sentences where Maxwell describes his pet otter. Then choose and arrange your sentences to illustrate those statements below that you think are true. Maxwells description?

QuestionI. Describing a Repeated Action in the Past To talk about something that happened regularly in the past, but does not happen any longer, we use would or used to. Both would and used to can describe repeated actions in the past?

Question 1. Look at these examples from the text, and say whether the modifiers (in italics) are nouns, proper nouns, or adjective plus noun?

Question 2. Given below are some nouns, and a set of modifiers (in the box). Combine the nouns and modifiers to make as many appropriate phrases as you can. (Hint: The. nouns and modifiers are all from the texts in this book.)?

Question 1. Match the words on the left with a word on the right. Some words on the left can go with more than one word on the right?

Question 2. Use a bit of/a piece of/a bunch of/a cloud of/a lump of with the italicised nouns in the following sentences. The first has been done for you as an example?

Question1. You have seen how Maxwell describes Mij the otters feelings and thoughts by watching him. Play the game of dumb charades. Take turns to express a feeling or thought silently, through gestures. Let the class speak out their guesses about the feelings or thoughts you are trying to express?

Question 1. Do you have a pet? If you do, you perhaps know that a pet is a serious responsibility. Read in the box below what the SPCA - the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - has to say about how to care for a pet?

Question 2. Imagine someone has gifted you a pet. With your partners help, make a list of the things you need to know about the pet in order to take good care of it. One has been done for you?

Question 1. What was the authors reason for travelling to Southern Iraq in 1956 ?

Question 2. Who suggested to the author that he should obtain an otter from the Tigris marshes?

Question 3. Where did the author and his friend go to collect and answer their mail from Europe?

Question 4. Why did the author decide to get an otter instead of a dog?

Question 5. What was the status of the authors mail when they visited the Consulate-General ?

Question 1. What was the friends response when the author casually mentioned wanting to keep an otter?

Question 2. Why did the author go to the Consulate-General in Basra?

Question 3. Why did the author have trouble contacting England by telephone?

Question 4. What happened five days after the author cabled to England?

Question 5. Who was squatting on the floor in the authors bedroom when the author received his mail ?

Question 1. Why did the author attempt to telephone England after cabling without response?

Question 2. How long did the authors friend arrange to meet him after leaving?

Question 3. Why did the authors friend leave a note with the Arabs?

Question 4. Why couldnt the author reach England by telephone initially?

Question 5. What did the Arabs bring with them when they handed the author the note from his friend?

Question 1. How does the author describe the phase of his life that began with the opening of the sack ?

Question 2. What does the author compare the otter to when it emerged from the sack?

Question 3. How did the otter appear when it emerged from the sack?

Question 4. What did the author half expect when the otter shook himself?

Question 5. When did the author manage to remove the last of the mud from the otter ?

Question 1. What was the scientific name given to the otter by zoologists?

Question 2. How did Mijbil behave during the first twenty-four hours after arriving?

Question 3. What change in behavior did Mijbil exhibit on the second night?

Question 4. Where did the author take Mijbil for a wild water experience?

Question 5. What is described as a characteristic behavior of otters regarding water ?

Question 1. How did Mijbil escape from the authors bedroom?

Question 2. What did Mijbil do upon entering the bathroom?

Question 3. How did Mijbil react when he turned the tap the wrong way on later occasions?

Question 4. What did Mijbil achieve in less than a minute after turning the tap?

Question 5. Why was Mijbil lucky on his first attempt at turning the tap?

AP Board 10th Class English 6th Lesson Mijbil the Otter Important Questions and Answers

Study Skills

Question1). What percentage of the students budget is allocated to food?

Question2). How much of the budget is spent on transportation and entertainment combined?

Question3). Which expense category consumes the smallest portion of the budget? (A)

Question4). If the students monthly budget is $800, how much money is spent on rent? (A)

Question5). What percentage of the budget is left after deducting rent and savings expenses? (A)?

Question1). How many students prefer drinking tea as their favourite drink?

Question2). What is the total number of students surveyed?

Question3). Which drink is the least favourite among the students surveyed? ©

Question4). How many more students prefer water than soda? (A)

Question5). How many students prefer either juice or milk? ©

Question1). What percentage of commuters use public transit to travel to work?

Question2). How many commuters use bicycles for commuting?

Question3). Which mode of transportation is the least favoured among the commuters ? ©

Question4). If there are 500 commuters in total, how many use cars for commuting to work? (B)

Question5). What is the combined percentage of commuters who either walk or use motorcycles for commuting? (B)

Question1). How many students blamed traffic for being late to class?

Question2). What is the total number of students surveyed regarding their excuses for being late?

Question3). Which excuse was the least common among the students surveyed?

Question 1.
What experiment did Maxwell think Camusfearna would be suitable for ?

Question 2.
Why does he go to Basra? How long does he wait there, and why ?

Question 3.
How does he get the otter? Does he like it? Pick out the words that tell you this?

Question 4.
Why was the otter named Maxwells otter ?

Question 5.
Tick the right answer. In the beginning, the otter was?

Question 6.
What happened when Maxwell took Mijbil to the bathroom? What did it do two days after that?

Question 7.
How was Mij to be transported to England ?

Question 8.
What did Mij do to the box ?

Question 9.
Why did Maxwell put the otter back in the box? How do you think he felt when he did this ?

Question 10.
Why does Maxwell say the airhostess was "the very queen of her kind" ?

Question 11.
What happened when the box was opened ?

Question 12.
What game had Mij invented ?

Question 13.
What are compulsive habits? What does Maxwell say are the compulsive habits of i) school children ii) Mij ?

Question 14.
What group of animals do otters belong to ?

Question 15.
What guesses did the Londoners make about what Mij was ?

Question 1.
What things does Mij do which tell you that he is an intelligent, friendly and fun loving animal who needs love?

Question 2.
What are some of the things we come to know about otters from this text ?

Question 3.
Why is Mijs species now known to the world as Maxwells otter ?

Question 4.
Maxwell in the story speaks for the otter, Mij. He tells us what the otter feels and thinks on different occasions. Given below are some things the otter does. Complete the column on the right to say what Maxwell says about what Mij feels and thinks?

Question 5.
Read the story and find the sentences where Maxwell describes his pet otter. Then choose and arrange your sentences to illustrate those statements below that you think are true. Maxwells description?

QuestionI.
Describing a Repeated Action in the Past To talk about something that happened regularly in the past, but does not happen any longer, we use would or used to. Both would and used to can describe repeated actions in the past?

Question 1.
Look at these examples from the text, and say whether the modifiers (in italics) are nouns, proper nouns, or adjective plus noun?

Question 2.
Given below are some nouns, and a set of modifiers (in the box). Combine the nouns and modifiers to make as many appropriate phrases as you can. (Hint: The. nouns and modifiers are all from the texts in this book.)?

Question 1.
Match the words on the left with a word on the right. Some words on the left can go with more than one word on the right?

Question 2.
Use a bit of/a piece of/a bunch of/a cloud of/a lump of with the italicised nouns in the following sentences. The first has been done for you as an example?

Question1.
You have seen how Maxwell describes Mij the otters feelings and thoughts by watching him. Play the game of dumb charades. Take turns to express a feeling or thought silently, through gestures. Let the class speak out their guesses about the feelings or thoughts you are trying to express?

Question 1.
Do you have a pet? If you do, you perhaps know that a pet is a serious responsibility. Read in the box below what the SPCA - the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - has to say about how to care for a pet?

Question 2.
Imagine someone has gifted you a pet. With your partners help, make a list of the things you need to know about the pet in order to take good care of it. One has been done for you?

Question 1.
What was the authors reason for travelling to Southern Iraq in 1956 ?

Question 2.
Who suggested to the author that he should obtain an otter from the Tigris marshes?

Question 3.
Where did the author and his friend go to collect and answer their mail from Europe?

Question 4.
Why did the author decide to get an otter instead of a dog?

Question 5.
What was the status of the authors mail when they visited the Consulate-General ?

Question 1.
What was the friends response when the author casually mentioned wanting to keep an otter?

Question 2.
Why did the author go to the Consulate-General in Basra?

Question 3.
Why did the author have trouble contacting England by telephone?

Question 4.
What happened five days after the author cabled to England?

Question 5.
Who was squatting on the floor in the authors bedroom when the author received his mail ?

Question 1.
Why did the author attempt to telephone England after cabling without response?

Question 2.
How long did the authors friend arrange to meet him after leaving?

Question 3.
Why did the authors friend leave a note with the Arabs?

Question 4.
Why couldnt the author reach England by telephone initially?

Question 5.
What did the Arabs bring with them when they handed the author the note from his friend?

Question 1.
How does the author describe the phase of his life that began with the opening of the sack ?

Question 2.
What does the author compare the otter to when it emerged from the sack?

Question 3.
How did the otter appear when it emerged from the sack?

Question 4.
What did the author half expect when the otter shook himself?

Question 5.
When did the author manage to remove the last of the mud from the otter ?

Question 1.
What was the scientific name given to the otter by zoologists?

Question 2.
How did Mijbil behave during the first twenty-four hours after arriving?

Question 3.
What change in behavior did Mijbil exhibit on the second night?

Question 4.
Where did the author take Mijbil for a wild water experience?

Question 5.
What is described as a characteristic behavior of otters regarding water ?

Question 1.
How did Mijbil escape from the authors bedroom?

Question 2.
What did Mijbil do upon entering the bathroom?

Question 3.
How did Mijbil react when he turned the tap the wrong way on later occasions?

Question 4.
What did Mijbil achieve in less than a minute after turning the tap?

Question 5.
Why was Mijbil lucky on his first attempt at turning the tap?

Question1).
What percentage of the students budget is allocated to food?

Question2).
How much of the budget is spent on transportation and entertainment combined?

Question3).
Which expense category consumes the smallest portion of the budget? (A)

Question4).
If the students monthly budget is $800, how much money is spent on rent? (A)

Question5).
What percentage of the budget is left after deducting rent and savings expenses? (A)?

Question1).
How many students prefer drinking tea as their favourite drink?

Question2).
What is the total number of students surveyed?

Question3).
Which drink is the least favourite among the students surveyed? ©

Question4).
How many more students prefer water than soda? (A)

Question5).
How many students prefer either juice or milk? ©

Question1).
What percentage of commuters use public transit to travel to work?

Question2).
How many commuters use bicycles for commuting?

Question3).
Which mode of transportation is the least favoured among the commuters ? ©

Question4).
If there are 500 commuters in total, how many use cars for commuting to work? (B)

Question5).
What is the combined percentage of commuters who either walk or use motorcycles for commuting? (B)

Question1).
How many students blamed traffic for being late to class?

Question2).
What is the total number of students surveyed regarding their excuses for being late?

Question3).
Which excuse was the least common among the students surveyed?

Question4).
How many more students blamed traffic compared to forgetting something? (A)

Question5).
How many students provided excuses related to either bus delay or family emergency? (A)

Question1).
Which smartphone model has the highest RAM?

Question2).
What is the processor speed of Model C?