English Previous Year Paper 2018

Question 1. Direct Method of teaching English came as a reaction against—

(a) Translation-cum-Grammar Method

(b) Substitution Table Method

(c) Bilingual Method

(d) Structural-cum-Situational Approach/Method

Answer: (a) Translation-cum-Grammar Method

The Direct Method developed as a reaction against the Grammar-Translation Method. It avoids translation and encourages learners to associate meaning directly with the target language.

Question 2. The Structural Approach relates to—

(a) Word pattern

(b) Sentence pattern

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) Letter pattern

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

In the Structural Approach, language is taught through selected and graded structures and patterns. It includes the systematic use of vocabulary as well as sentence patterns, though sentence structures receive special emphasis.

Question 3. The origin of the Direct Method is—

(a) England

(b) France

(c) India

(d) America

Answer: (b) France

Among the given options, France is the expected answer. The Direct Method developed in France and Germany around the beginning of the twentieth century as a reaction against the Grammar-Translation Method.

Question 4. Adjective of 'differ' is—

(a) Different

(b) Difference

(c) Differently

(d) None of these

Answer: (a) Different

‘Differ’ is a verb, ‘difference’ is a noun, ‘different’ is an adjective and ‘differently’ is an adverb.

Question 5. What are the two productive skills?

(a) Listening and Speaking

(b) Listening and Writing

(c) Speaking and Writing

(d) Listening and Reading

Answer: (c) Speaking and Writing

Speaking and writing are productive skills because learners produce language through them. Listening and reading are receptive skills.

Question 6. Change the following into Past Continuous Tense:
Mohan has been reading for two hours.

Answer: Mohan was reading for two hours.

Question 7. Change the following into Passive Voice:
I am writing a letter.

Answer: A letter is being written by me.

Question 8. Complete the following sentence:
I prefer milk ___ tea.

Answer: I prefer milk to tea.

Question 9. Complete the following sentence:
He congratulated me ___ my success.

Answer: He congratulated me on my success.

Question 10. Change the following sentence into a complex sentence:
In spite of working hard, he failed.

Answer: Although he worked hard, he failed.

Question 11. Complete the following sentence:
If you had worked hard, you ___ passed.

Answer: If you had worked hard, you would have passed.

Question 12. Change the following into Indirect Narration:
The teacher said to the student, "Why have you not completed your homework?"

Answer: The teacher asked the student why he had not completed his homework.

Question 13. Write one word for the following groups of words:
(i) That cannot be conquered.
(ii) A person unable to pay debts.

Answer:

(i) That cannot be conquered — Invincible.

(ii) A person unable to pay debts — Insolvent.

Question 14. Correct the following sentences:
(i) As soon as I came it begins to rain.
(ii) The climate of Kashmir is healthier than Delhi.

Answer:

(i) As soon as I came, it began to rain.

(ii) The climate of Kashmir is healthier than that of Delhi.

Question 15. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to grant you fee concession. (Do not write your name and address.)

Answer:

To,
The Principal,
________ College.

Subject: Application for fee concession.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I beg to state that I am a student of your college. My father is the only earning member of my family and his income is very limited. It is difficult for my family to pay my college fee along with other household and educational expenses.

I have been regular in my studies and have maintained a good academic record. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me a suitable fee concession so that I may continue my studies without financial difficulty.

I shall be highly grateful to you for your kind consideration.

Yours obediently,
Class: ________
Roll No.: ________
Date: ________

Question 16. Write a composition on 'Your Aim in Life' in about 30 words. (Do not write your name and address.)

Answer:

My Aim in Life

My aim in life is to become a teacher. A good teacher guides students, builds character and serves society. I shall study hard and work honestly to achieve my goal.

Question 17. Write the meanings of the following idioms and phrases:
(i) Null and void
(ii) Ups and downs

Answer:

(i) Null and void: Having no legal force or validity.

(ii) Ups and downs: Good and bad experiences or periods in life.

Question 18. Transform the following sentence into negative without changing the meaning:
As soon as the bell rang, the boys came out of the class.

Answer: No sooner did the bell ring than the boys came out of the class.