English Previous Year Paper 2016

Question 1. Translation-cum-Grammar method is also known as-

(a) Classical method

(b) Competitive method

(c) analytical method

(d) Scientific method

Answer: (a): Translation-cum-Grammar method is also known as classical method. This method is used to teach the classical language which denotes the languages used in ancient times.

Question 2. The origin of Direct method is-

(a) England

(b) France

(c) Itly

(d) America

Answer: (b): The origin of Direct method is France. Direct method is also known as Natural, Mothers and Anti-grammatical method. If facilitates the active participation of students. The method originated in France in 1901.

Question 3. Which of the following completes the sentence: Hardly had I reached the station -the train left.

(a) As

(b) Than

(c) When

(d) If

Answer: (c): Hardly had I reached the station when the train left.

Question 4. Frame 'Verb' from the word 'possession':

(a) Possessive

(b) Possessiveness

(c) Possessively

(d) Possess

Answer: (d): The 'Verb' from the word 'Possession' is Possess.

Question 5. Choose the correct word to complete the following: One must do duty.

(a) One's

(b) His

(c) Her

(d) Our

Answer: (a): One must to one's duty.

Question 6. Combine the following sentences into a compound sentence' The animal may be a fish. It may be a serpent. It must be one of them.

Answer: Sentence-The animal may be a fish. It may be a serpent. It must be one of them.
Compound Sentence-The animal must be either a fish or a serpent.

Question 7. Combine the following sentences into a 'complex sentence': He lives somewhere. I do not know it.

Answer: Sentence-He lives somewhere. I do not know it.
Complex Sentence-I do not know where he lives.

Question 8. Change the following into past Indefinite Tense': I do not know where he lives

Answer: Sentence-I do not know where he lives.
Past Indefinite Tense-I did not know where he lived.

Question 9. Change the following into 'Past Continuous Tense': He went to Agra yesterday.

Answer: Sentence-He went to Agra yesterday.
Past Continuous Tense-He was going to Agra yesterday.

Question 10. Complete the following sentence using the correct form of the 'verb' given in the bracket: The doctor after the patient had died (come)

Answer: The doctor came after the patient had died.

Question 11. Fill in the gap using the correct form of the 'verb' given in the bracket: Shyam will have left for Mumbai before the rainy season............ (begin).

Answer: Shyam will have to left for Mumbai before the rainy season begins.

Question 12. What is the difference between an 'Adjective' and an 'Adverb'. Define at least. With one example of each

Answer: Difference between an 'Adjective' and An 'Adverb'-An adjective qualifies a noun or a pronoun while an adverb qualifies a verb.
For Example-
Rani is the fairest girl in my class.
Go quickly otherwise you should miss the train.
In the first example fairest is the adjective and in second example quickly is an adverb.

Question 13. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition: (i) Death is preferable dishonour (ii) He is confident Winning

Answer:
(i) Death is preferable to dishonour.
(ii) He is Confident of winning.

Question 14. Use the following phrases in the sentence of your own as to bring out their meanings (i) To pass the buck (ii) Take after

Answer: To Pass the Buck-Someone is evading responsibility by passing the blame to someone else.
Example- "I don't think I can trust Fred with demanding tasks. He's always trying to pass the buck."
Take After-To be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character.
Example-He takes after his mother.

Question 15. Correct the following sentences: (i) No sooner did the police reach when the thieves ran away (ii) Ram as well as his father were not present in the meeting

Answer:
(i) Sentence-No sooner did the police reach when the thieves ran away.
Correct Sentence-No sooner did the police reach than the thieves ran away.
(ii) Sentence-Ram as well as his father were not present in the meeting.
Correct Sentence-Ram as well as his father was not present in the meeting.

Question 16. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to grant you leave for three days. Give the genuine reasons of your absence.

Answer: Application for Leave
To,
The Principal,
N.I.C. Inter College,
Pattinarendrapur, Jaunpur.
Date: 19/11/2023
Subject- Application for sick leave 3 days.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I beg to say that I am suffering from fever and cold since last light. Our family doctor advised me to take-bed rest for 3 days. So, I can not come to school for 20/11/2023 to 22/11/2023.
Hence, kindly grant me leave for 3 days.
Thanking you!
Your obediently
Avneesh Maurya
Class-5th

Question 17. Write a composition on 'My Ideal Teacher' In about 50 words. Points are given below to develop it: (i) Introduction (ii) His education (iii) Nature and behaviour (iv) His teaching skills and hobbies (v) Conclusion

Answer: "My Ideal Teacher"

• (i) Introduction- An ideal teacher is one who loves to learn and to teach. She is devoted to his work. Mr. Sandhya Maurya is such a teacher. She is my Favorite teacher. She is my class teacher also.
• (ii) His Education- She is An M.A., M.Ed. in English language. She is expert teacher. She is the master of her subject. Everyone praises his teaching method. Every student understands it easily.
• (iii) Nature and Behaviour- Mr. Sandhya is a women of pleasing habits. I have never seen him angry. She does not Scold anyone. She is honest, sincere and hard working.
• (iv) His Teaching Skills and Hobbies- She teaches us English. She pronounces the words correctly. Every student of my class pronounces correctly word. Her's interesting game carrom board.
• (v) Conclusion- We are proud of having such an ideal teacher. I want to god she may live long.

Question 18. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions based on it: At Shantiniketan, classes are held in the open air. The students sit on the ground under the trees and listen to their teacher. They often act plays they have written themselves and very often the plays written by Rabindrnath Tagore. The place fills anyone with peace and quiet. The place fills anyone with peace and quiet. The meaning of the word Shantiniketan is 'abode of peace' It is one of the best places of learning in India.

• (i) Where do the students sit at Shantiniketan?
• (ii) Find out the word which has the following meaning in the passage: 'home'

Answer:
(i) The student sit on the ground under the trees at shantiniketan.
(ii) Abode.