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60. Questions

Time: 3 Hours

61. Section I: Prose

(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Grammar, Note-making, Mind-mapping)

Q.1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

Soapy was seized with a sudden fear that some dreadful enchantment had rendered him immune to arrest. He was in a state of panic and when he came upon another policeman lounging grandly in front of a glittering theatre, he caught at the immediate straw of ‘disorderly conduct’.

On the sidewalk Soapy began to yell drunken gibberish at the top of his harsh voice. He danced, howled, raved and otherwise disturbed the skies.

The policeman merely twirled his club, turned his back to Soapy and remarked to a citizen:

“Tis one of them Yale lads celebratin the goose egg they give to the Hartford college. Noisy; but no harm. We’ve instructions to let them be.”

Disconsolate, Soapy stopped his unavailing racket. Would never a policeman lay hands on him? In his fancy, the island seemed an unattainable Arcadia. He buttoned his thin coat against the chilling wind. In a cigar store he saw a well-dressed man lighting a cigar at the swinging light. He had set his silk umbrella by the door on entering. Soapy stepped inside, grabbed the umbrella and sauntered off with it slowly. The man at the cigar light followed hastily.

“My umbrella,” he said sternly.

“Oh, is it?” sneered Soapy, adding insult to petty larceny. “Well, why don’t you call a policeman? I took it. Your umbrella! Why don’t you call a cop? There stands one on the corner.”

The umbrella owner slowed his steps. Soapy did likewise, with a premonition that luck would again run against him. The policeman eyed at the two curiously.

“Of course,” said the umbrella man “Well, you know how these mistakes occur if it’s your umbrella. I hope you’ll excuse me – I picked it up this morning in a restaurant if you recognise it as yours, why I hope you’ll:
A1. Answer the following questions in a few words each:

(a) Who was disconsolate?

(b) Who turned his back to Soapy?

(c) Who was lighting a cigar?

(d) From where did Soapy grabbed the umbrella?

A2. Complete the following sentence by giving reasons: The cop did not arrest Soapy for shouting and dancing

A3. Discuss the hidden meaning of the following sentences: He caught at the immediate straw of ‘disorderly conduct.’

A4. Do you have an experience of stealing anything? Narrate your experience in brief.

A5. Do as directed :

1. Soapy stopped his unavailing racket. (Rewrite the sentence as negative without changing the meaning)
2. Why don’t you call a cop? (Rewrite it as an assertive sentence)

A6. Make a list of words from the extract referring to Soapy’s ‘disorderly conduct’.

(B) Language study

B1. Do as directed/Transformation of sentences:

1. Everything was moving on smoothly but he had a lingering doubt in his mind. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘though’)
2. The man kept his belongings by the door on entering. (Rewrite using the verb form of the underlined word)
3. Shivani found a small box and dropped her bangles inside. (Rewrite the sentence beginning ‘Finding ….)

B2. Spot the error in the given sentences and rewrite the correct sentences:

There is room four much boxes in the cupboard.

Q.2. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

As a pupil Anne was not particularly brilliant. Most people believed with her parents that Margot, her

62. SAMPLE PAPER-3 English

63. Questions

Time: 3 Hours

64. Section I: Prose

(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Grammar, Note-making, Mind-mapping)

Q.1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

Soapy was seized with a sudden fear that some dreadful enchantment had rendered him immune to arrest. He was in a state of panic and when he came upon another policeman lounging grandly in front of a glittering theatre, he caught at the immediate straw of ‘disorderly conduct’.

On the sidewalk Soapy began to yell drunken gibberish at the top of his harsh voice. He danced, howled, raved and otherwise disturbed the skies.

The policeman merely twirled his club, turned his back to Soapy and remarked to a citizen:

“Tis one of them Yale lads celebratin the goose egg they give to the Hartford college. Noisy; but no harm. We’ve instructions to let them be.”

Disconsolate, Soapy stopped his unavailing racket. Would never a policeman lay hands on him? In his fancy, the island seemed an unattainable Arcadia. He buttoned his thin coat against the chilling wind. In a cigar store he saw a well-dressed man lighting a cigar at the swinging light. He had set his silk umbrella by the door on entering. Soapy stepped inside, grabbed the umbrella and sauntered off with it slowly. The man at the cigar light followed hastily.

“My umbrella,” he said sternly.

“Oh, is it?” sneered Soapy, adding insult to petty larceny. “Well, why don’t you call a policeman? I took it. Your umbrella! Why don’t you call a cop? There stands one on the corner.”

The umbrella owner slowed his steps. Soapy did likewise, with a premonition that luck would again run against him. The policeman eyed at the two curiously.

“Of course,” said the umbrella man “Well, you know how these mistakes occur if it’s your umbrella. I hope you’ll excuse me – I picked it up this morning in a restaurant if you recognise it as yours, why I hope you’ll:
A1. Answer the following questions in a few words each:

(a) Who was disconsolate?

(b) Who turned his back to Soapy?

(c) Who was lighting a cigar?

(d) From where did Soapy grabbed the umbrella?

A2. Complete the following sentence by giving reasons: The cop did not arrest Soapy for shouting and dancing

A3. Discuss the hidden meaning of the following sentences: He caught at the immediate straw of ‘disorderly conduct.’

A4. Do you have an experience of stealing anything? Narrate your experience in brief.

A5. Do as directed :

1. Soapy stopped his unavailing racket. (Rewrite the sentence as negative without changing the meaning)
2. Why don’t you call a cop? (Rewrite it as an assertive sentence)

A6. Make a list of words from the extract referring to Soapy’s ‘disorderly conduct’.

(B) Language study

B1. Do as directed/Transformation of sentences:

1. Everything was moving on smoothly but he had a lingering doubt in his mind. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘though’)
2. The man kept his belongings by the door on entering. (Rewrite using the verb form of the underlined word)
3. Shivani found a small box and dropped her bangles inside. (Rewrite the sentence beginning ‘Finding ….)

B2. Spot the error in the given sentences and rewrite the correct sentences:

There is room four much boxes in the cupboard.

Q.2. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

As a pupil Anne was not particularly brilliant. Most people believed with her parents that Margot, her
face obstacles. He selects only 30 students and it is remarkable to see what actually happens.

Language used by the characters in the film belongs typically to Bihar. Even the appearances of the artists are very typical. The duo Ajay-Atul has composed music for the film. Farah Khan has directed the dance sequences. The director of the film Vikas Behl has done an excellent job.

I would certainly recommend the film as a must watch. It is because this is based on the real story of a dedicated teacher, Prof. Anand Kumar of Bihar. The way he shapes the career of the needy students selflessly is a lesson to be learnt.

65. OR
Personality Development

Personality is what makes a person unique. Personality development is the enhancement of some definite skill, essential for happiness and success in life.

Personality doesn’t mean only physical fitness and charming look but, it means the development of body, mind and soul or the development of the organised pattern of behaviour and a broad outlook. The attitude that we possess is also very important. The right attitude helps in taking the right decisions.

Anyone with a desire to develop the personality should be called optimistic. Such positive attitude towards life is always satisfying and rewarding. There is a need of cultivating positive traits for the development of personality. A good personality needs to be acquired and developed.

There are certain barriers in personality development. To overcome these barriers, we need to adjust with the surrounding.

OR

66. Section IV : Literary Genre-Novel

1. (A) 1. Chronological order is .
2. Style refers to the use of language and technique of narration of events used by the writer. A writer can be extensive in the use of phrases and vocabulary or very brief and precise. A writer may use some linguistic devices like figures of speech for making the narrative really effective.

(B) 1. – Confident blunt courteous critical

1. The event in ‘To Sir, With Love’ was held at the auditorium of the school.

The line supporting this answer is – A bell was rung at 10:00 a.m. and everyone trooped into the auditorium to sit together in classes.

(C) 1. James Strand is not a major character in ‘Around the World in Eighty Days? He is the robber, who had robbed the Bank of England and was arrested three days before Fogg’s mistaken arrest. James is only mentioned in the novel at the time of his arrest. Thus, he is not a major character.
2. Liverpool is the final stop in Fogg’s eighty-day journey before he returns to London. It is of particular importance to Detective Fix because it marks Fogg’s arrival in England, where Fix has the authority to arrest him. This arrest severely delays Fogg’s plans to reach the Reform Club before the deadline and he almost loses the bet.

(D) 1.

1. The theme of ‘The Sign of Four’ moves around the mystery of disappearance of Mary Marstan’s father and the receipt of expensive pearls and mysterious letter. It resolves around the treasure at Agra.
   (a) Introduction

(b) Welcome song and welcome to the guests

(c) Garlanding the image

(d) Felicitation of the guest

(e) Main events

(f) Vote of thanks

67. OR

Expansion of Ideas:

Expand the following idea in about 100-150 words.

Every man is the architect of his own future.

(D) Attempt any ONE of the following:

Review:

Write the review of a film of your choice based on the following points:

(a) Names of the characters

(b) Story line

(c) Special features / Novelties

(d) Music / Direction / Production (e) Message given in the film

(f) Should others watch it and why?

OR

Blog:

Write a blog in a proper format on ‘Health and Fitness’ in 100-150 words. You may use the following points.

(a) Importance of good health

(b) Tips to be healthy and fit

(c) Quotes/Slogans

(d) Importance of exercise and yoga

(e) Appeal all to be healthy

OR

68. Appeal:

Prepare an appeal on the topic ‘Kindness of Pet Animals’ with the help of following points:

(a) Roles played by pets

(b) Their contribution

(c) Our role towards pets

(d) Add your own points

69. Section IV : Literary Genre-Novel

Q.5. (A) Complete the activities given below as per the instructions:

1. Match the columns:

1. Write a short note of about 50 words on:

‘Stream of consciousness novel’

(B) Answer the questions given below in about 50 words:

1. Complete the following with the traits of Miss Phillips:

2. Explain in brief the theme of ‘To Sir, With Love’.

(C) Answer the questions given below in about 50 words:

1. Which one is not a major character of ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’? Justify.
   (a) Phileas Fogg
   (b) Aouda
   (c) James Strand
   (d) Jean Passepartout
2. Describe the importance of ‘London in the plot and behaviour of the characters in ‘Around the World in Eighty Days!

(D) Answer the questions given below in about 50 words:

1. Complete the following with the qualities of Mary Morstan:
2. Write the central idea of ‘The Sign of Four’.

70. Answer Key

71. Section I : Prose

(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Grammar, Note-making, Mind-mapping)

1. (A) A1. (1) Soapy

(2) A policeman

(3) A well-dressed man

(4) A tall blonde woman

A2. The cop did not arrest Soapy for shouting and dancing because it was the time of celebrations for the local college boys. They were generally noisy but harmless and he had been told by his superiors to let them be.

A3. Soapy wanted the policeman to arrest him and take him to prison, but his efforts proved to be unsuccessful so he felt worried. When he came across a policeman, he thought of an idea and shouted and screamed so that he would

A4. Write the rhyme scheme used in each stanza.

A5. Compose 2-4 lines on ‘Importance of clothes’ with the help of the following words: [attire, confidence, mood, celebration]

B. Read the extract and write the appreciation based on the aspect given below:

Is anybody happier because you passed his way?

Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?

This day is almost over and its toiling time is through; Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?

Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?
Or a churlish sort of “Howdy” and then vanish in the throng?

Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way,

Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?

You may use the following points for writing the appreciation in about words:

(a) About the poem, significance of the title

(b) Form of the poem, theme and its significance

(c) Poetic style, language features/poetic devices

(d) Message, values, morals in the poem

(e) Your opinion about the poem

72. Section III : Writing Skills

Q. 4. Complete the activities as per the instructions given below :

(A) Attempt any ONE of the following:

You are Aditya. Today youhad the following conversation with Pranav, a friend of your elder brother, Arnav. As you are leaving for your school, write a message for your brother in about 50 words. Put your message in a box.

Pranav : Hello ! Is it Aditya?

Aditya : Yes, I’m Aditya speaking. What can I do for you?

Pranav: Well, Aditya! I’m Pranav, your brother Arnav’s friend.

Aditya: Oh, I see. Well, my brother is not here now. So can I help you?

Pranav : Yes. Please convey him that he should bring my ‘Activity Work Book of English’ today in the college. I need it in the class.

Aditya : That’s fine. I’ll do that.

Pranav : Please do not forget it.

Aditya : I assure you about it. I will definitely convey your message to my brother.

OR

You must have decided your aim in life. Which institute / university would you like to join for your graduation? Write a Statement of Purpose as a part of your application to the institute / university.

OR

There is an interschool cricket match and your school is losing. As you are the captain, have a group discussion with your team mates in the drinks break about the strategy to be followed to save your school from losing the match. Give at least four / five suggestions.

(B) Attempt any ONE of the following: Email:

Write an e-mail to the Health Minister of your state for taking necessary precautions to prevent the disease of Corona in the state with the help of the following points:

(a) Measures to prevent Corona

(b) Creating awareness among people (c) Making essential aids available

(d) Instructions given to people

(e) Add your own points

73. OR

74. Report Writing:

Your state faces many hazards of environmental pollution. Write a report on it with the help of following points:

(a) Reasons for increasing pollution

(b) Factors responsible for it

(c) Loss of ecological balance

(d) Loss of bio-diversity

(e) Add your own points

OR

Interview:

Imagine you are asked to take an interview of a doctor in your locality. Frame a set of 8 to 10 questions to interview him / her with the help of following points:

(a) Introduction

(b) Hardships / Challenges faced

(c) Efforts to overcome them

(d) Behaviour / Reaction

(e) Conclusion

(C) Attempt any ONE of the following:

Speech:

Write a speech to be delivered in the assembly on ‘Science – A Wonder for Human Beings’ on the occasion of National Science Day in about 100-150 words.

OR

75. Compering:

Imagine that you are a compere of ‘Birth Anniversary Programme of Mahatma Gandhi’. Prepare a script for it with the help of following points in 100-150 words.
elder sister was more promising. Anne was chiefly remarkable for the early interest she took in other people. She was emotional and strong willed; ‘a real problem child.’ Her father once told me, “a great talker and fond of nice clothes”. Life in town, where she was usually surrounded by a chattering crowd of girl-friends, suited her exactly. This was a lucky fact because the Frank family could only rarely afford a holiday. Nor did they own a car.

When the Nazis invaded the Netherlands in May 1940, the Franks were trapped. Earlier than most Jews in Amsterdam, Otto Frank realised that the time might come when he and his family would have to go into hiding. He decided to hide in his own business office, which faced one of Amsterdam’s tree-lined canals. A few derelict rooms on the upper floors, called the “Annexe”, were secretly prepared to house both the Frank and the Van Daan families.

A1. Complete the following:

A2. Complete the following:

1. Margot was considered to be more promising because
2. Anne was a problem child because
3. A crowd of friends around Anne was good because
4. Otto Frank’s realisation was that

A3. Life in town suited Anne exactly. Explain.

A4. Where would you like to live-in a city or a village? Justify your answer.

76. A5. Do as directed:

1. She was emotional and strong-willed. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only….but also’)
2. When the Nazis invaded the Netherlands, the Franks were trapped. (Rewrite it as a simple sentence)

A6. Write the adjective forms of the following words:
(i) believed
(ii) problem
(iii) fact
(iv) afford

(B) Summary Writing

Write a brief summary of the above extract with the help of the given points and suggest a suitable title. Margot and Anne – The Nazi attack – Otto Frank’s preparation – hiding place

(C) Note-making / Mind Mapping

Soft skills are required in all walks of life. They are increasingly becoming the essential skills of today’s work force.

Prepare the mind map of the most important soft skills.

77. (Poetry and Appreciation)

Q.3. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

Weavers, weaving at break of day,

Why do you weave a garment so gay?……..

Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild,

We weave the robes of a new-born child.

Weavers, weaving at fall of night.

Why do you weave a garment so bright?…….

Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green,

We weave the marriage-veils of a queen.
Weavers, weaving solemn and still,

What do you weave in the moonlight chill……..

White as a feather and white as a cloud,

We weave a dead man’s funeral shroud.

A1. The weavers offer answers to the questions asked by the poetess in each stanza. Write your understanding from that.

A2. Discuss the various products made by the weavers in the poem.

A3. Express your views about the present conditions of weavers.

(B) To: healthminister_mh@gmail.com

From:vishal06@gmail.com

Subject: Regarding taking precuations to prevent disease of Corona.

Respected Sir,

I am writing this email to bring to your kind notice regarding the hazardous conditions caused due to the corona pandemic. I would like to state that the pandemic is causing a great threat in the state as a lot of people are getting infected and are dying due to it. The government and health ministry should make people realise the contagious nature of the disease and how it is spreading, through newspaper, media and social network. People should be given clear instructions about wearing of masks, washing hands and social distancing. The people should be given work from home jobs to protect themselves from the pandemic. People should be made fully aware to take nutritional diet as a safeguard against the virus. Henceforth, I request you to kindly look into the situation and take necessary steps.

Thanking You

Regards,

Vishal

78. OR

79. Hazards of Environmental Pollution

Pune, Mar., 20:

-By our correspondent

Environmental pollution has become one of the most dangerous hazards of the recent times and the fact is that many natural and man-made factors are there leading to the environmental pollution. Man-made factors are chiefly responsible for this hazard.

Pollution of environment is one of the major problems even in the state of Maharashtra. It has really become a very critical issue. There are many reasons causing this problem and adding it to. Growing urbanisation and industrialisation, stress of increasing population, increasing traffic, decreasing trees and forests have resulted in pollution. As people are migrating to the cities, the civic facilities are under a great stress. The smoke from the vehicles, from factory chimneys are polluting the air. People cannot have fresh air to breathe. Ecological balance is at stake. The air, water, noise and land pollution has impaired the human life. Environment is suffering from extreme imbalance.

A huge loss has already taken place to environment. All the factors leading to this pollution need to be checked immediately.

80. OR

Good afternoon, Dr. Bapat. You are a famous doctor so I would like to know about your work. (a) Why did you decide to enter into this career?

(b) What can you say about your education and experience?

(c) What are the challenges you face in this field?

(d) Inspite of the arrogance of the patients, how do you adjust with the situation?

(e) What are your strengths and potentials?

(f) What will you do if you have to work in shifts?

(g) How much salary are you expecting?

(h) How will you prove yourself to be the best for this post?

(i) How will you store or keep information safe?

(j) What will you do if there is an argument with your colleague?

(k) What will be your strategy in first three months, if selected?

Thank you for sparing your valuable time for us.

(C) Good morning respected honourable chief guests, invitees and my dear friends.

This National Science Day, I am standing before you to express my views on ‘Science: A Wonder for Human Beings’. We celebrate this day every year on Frebruary 28 as our Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman discovered the Raman effect on February 28, 1928. It was a revolution in the field of science.

All aspects of human life are influenced by science. Numerous inventions and researches of science has made our lives luxurious. We get hot water from geyser, air conditioners and coolers, washing machines lighten the work of our daily life. Science provides different ways to farmers for better production, computers are proving to be a great boon in many fields of human life.

We can also reach any hook and corner of the world with the fast means of transportation. Many new medicines and vaccines helps us in leading a healthy life. So we need to be thankful to science for all this.

Thank you all for giving me a patient ear.

OR

(a) Good morning everyone on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Today is the day for all of us to remember Gandhiji respectfully not only for playing a vital role in our freedom struggle, but also for spreading precious values such as peace, truth and non-violence.

(b) On behalf all the staff members and students of our college, I welcome our chief guests, Mr.

(B) The poem ‘Have You Earned Your Tomorrow’ is composed by Edgar Guest. It contains four line stanzas, the uniform rhyme scheme of ‘aabb’ and so on.

The entire text is marked by questions directed at the readers. Each stanza contains two to three questions which probe at one’s treatment of others.

The poem beings with the speaker asking the reader if they did anything to improve the day of another human being. He continues to ask if the reader greeted his friends cheerfully,
In the last two stanzas of the poem, the speaker inquires about the reader’s actions. The poem concludes with the speaker reminding the reader that it is up to God whether or not you have a tomorrow. So one should consider one’s actions carefully if one wants to see the next day.

The poet has used interrogation as the emphatic poetic device, making the readers think about their actions very carefully.

81. Section III : Writing Skills

1. (A)

Message 20 August, 20xX
Dear Arnav,
Your friend Pranav called up to say that you had his
‘Activity Work Book of English’. He needs it in the
class. So he asked you to bring it in the college. Please
do not forget as I had assured him to convey his
message to you.
Your brother,
Aditya

OR

82. Statement of Purpose

In school going days, history was nothing but a list of monarchs, series of wars and their outcomes or various dynasties for me. But this perception of history changed in Std. 9 as my history teacher created interest in it and I realized that all facts of life are linked to History. Gradually, my interest in the subject started increasing day by day.

Now, I really have the wish to get myself admitted to the prestigious college like yours in London. It is because your college has a very nice department of South Asian History and a wonderful library. I know that the eminent historians teach in your college. So, I would also like to have this opportunity of learning from the internationally reputed professors after getting admission in your institution.

I want to have a firm base in the socio-economic history of medieval India in my graduation span so that I can move on to my post-graduation. Further, I wish to pursue doctoral research on the topic-life and work of saints. I am a voracious reader and I hope that whatever saint literature I have read, would help me in good position.

I am a state-level swimmer. It is the activity that requires extreme physical and mental fitness. Competing at in the state-level competitions actually in a great challenge. Similarly, I like to play chess because I like the permutations and combinations and making the unique move which can help me win in the end.

I am assisting Dr. Vasudha Shastri Madam as the amateur research assistant. She was working on the monumental work on the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra. While working with her, I learnt many new things about the movement.

Now I am sincerely expecting to get an opportunity of perfect exposure to a really good academic atmosphere available in your reputed institution. It would help to bring out whatever best is available in me.

OR

Captain: Listen carefully, we need to break the partnership somehow. Both the batsmen are well set and they are beating our bowlers, all over the ground.

Rakesh: The pitch doesn’t appears to be friendly for the spinners as there is not much turn. I feel that we should try our pace bowlers once again to do it.

Captain: It seems to be a right suggestion. We need a wicket otherwise the game will be lost.

Manoj: Okay. I will go in for pace bowling. But it can prove to be gamble.

Captain: What field arrangement do you want?

Manoj: I feel we need a slip and a forward shortleg. I will try and bowl outside the off stump. I hope it will work.

Captain: What is your opinion, Ajinkya?

Ajinkya: I feel that we should try it. I will bowl from the other end. Let’s try to get a wicket fast.

Captain: What I think is we should attempt to bowl yorkers and the slower ones.

Ajinkya: Right, we should have a third-man for the catch.

Captain: Alright friends, field well and grap every opportunity coming up. Let’s attempt to win.
be arrested for behaving in a dangerous and disturbing way in public and would be imprisoned.

A4. When I was about 10 years old, I stole my friends story-book which his father gifted him on his birthday just two days before. When I was busy reading it, my father saw it and made me realise what I had done. He told me to return the book to my friend.

A5. (1) Soapy did not continue his unavailing racket.

(2) You should call a cop.

A6. Danced, howled, raved, yelled drunken gibberish, disturbed the skies.

(B) B1. (1) Though everything was moving smoothly, he had a lingering doubt in his mind.

(2) The man kept his belongings by the door as he entered.

(3) Finding a small box, Shivani dropped her bangles inside.

B2. There is room for many boxes in the cupboard.

1. (A) A1.

A2. (1) Margot was considered to be more promising because she was brilliant.

(2) Anne was a problem child because she was emotional and strong willed.

(3) A crowd of friends around Anne was good because the Frank family could rarely afford aholiday.

(4) Otto Frank’s realisation was that the time might come for them to go into hiding.
A3. Anne was a great talker and fond of nice clothes. In the town, she was always surrounded by a chattering crowed of girl-friends. So, the life in town suited her exactly.

A4. I would like to live in a city as I love to watch TV, going to malls for shopping, playing computer games. I would like to have the opportunities of different activities available in cities.

A5. (1) She was not only emotional but also strongwilled.

(2) With the Nazis invasion on the Netherlands, the Franks were trapped.

A6. (i) Believable

(ii) Problematic

(iii) Factual

(iv) Affordable

(B)

Anne and her Father

According to Anne’s father, she was a real problematic child, strong-willed and emotional but Margot was more promising. With the invastion of the Nazis in Netherlands in 1940, the Franks had to get into hiding. Otto Frank had secretly made preprations for a hiding place in his own business office.

(C)

83. Section II : Poetry

84. (Poetry and Appreciation)

1. (A) A1. If the answers given by the weavers are examined well, it is understood that there is reference of a bird in them. It mentions the brightness and lightness of the cloth. The cloth is soft and light as feathers.

A2. At the day break, the weavers were weaving a bright coloured cloth for the new born. At the time of dusk, they were weaving the purple and green cloth for a queen’s wedding veil. At the time of chilly night, they were weaving a white cloth to be used as a shroud for the dead man’s body.

A3. Earlier weaving had a prestigious place in the society so various kinds of cloth or fabrics were recognised everywhere. But after industrialization, problem for the weavers started as powerlooms came into being. So the craftsman remain unknown, their craft is undervalued and thier life is now in poverty.

A4. First stanza – aabb Second stanza – ccdd Third stanza – eeff

A5.

Clothe brings confidence and protection

The colour, reflection of mood is

Fabric celebrates every celebration