English Previous Year Paper 2019

Question 1. It is important for teaching English as a foreign or second language:

(a) Listening Comprehension

(b) To maintain on interactive and communicative approach

(c) Vocabulary and grammar

(d) None of these.

Answer: (b): It is important for teaching English as a foreign or second language - To maintain on interactive and communicative approach.
English is a global language that allows you to communicate with other people and experience other cultures.

Question 2. Linguistics is a study of:

(a) Animal language

(b) Human language

(c) Bad language

(d) None of these.

Answer: (b): Linguistics is a study of - Human language.
Linguistics is often called "the science of language," the study of the human capacity to communicate.

Question 3. Which is a receptive skill?

(a) Listening

(b) Speaking

(c) Writing

(d) None of the above.

Answer: (a): Receptive skill is - Listening.
Reading and listening involve receiving information and so they are called the receptive skills.

Question 4. Adverb of 'coward' is:

(a) Coward

(b) Cowardly

(c) Cowardice

(d) None of the above

Answer: (b): Adverb of 'coward' is - Cowardly.

Question 5. Antonym of 'Boon' is:

(a) Sharp

(b) Curse

(c) Civil

(d) None of these

Answer: (b): Antonym of 'Boon' - Curse.

Question 6. Change the following sentence into Present Perfect Continuous Tense:
He is writing novel for five years.

Answer: Sentence-He is writing novel for five years.
Perfect Continuous Tense- He has been writing novel for five years.

Question 7. Complete the following sentence using correct article:
.......virtue is its own reward.

Answer: The virtue is its own reward.

Question 8. Complete the following sentence:
He is ill.......... fever.

Answer: He is ill with fever.

Question 9. Complete the following sentence:
She had... ... dancing for two hours.

Answer: She had been dancing for two hours.

Question 10. Correct the following sentence:
Walk carefully lest you may fall.

Answer: Walk carefully otherwise you may fall.

Question 11. Fill the correct word:
He quarreled....... trivial matter.

Answer: He quarreled over a trivial matter.

Question 12. Change the following into Indirect Speech:
(i) Father said, "He is a good player"
(ii) Reeta said, "Let us play a match."

Answer: Sentence-
(i) Father said, "He is a good player".
Indirect Speech- Father told him that he was a good player.
(ii) Reeta said, "Let us play a match."
Indirect Speech- Reeta suggested that we should play a match.

Question 13. What do you understand by 'Grammar Translation Method'?

Answer: Grammar translation method is a method which focused on the grammatical rules, memorization of vocabulary and of various declension and conjugation, translation of text and doing written exercise.
The grammar translation method is a method of teaching foreign languages derived from the classical method of teaching Ancient Greek and Latin.
The method has two main goals: to enable students to read and translate literature written in the source language and to further students general intellectual development.

Question 14. Write a composition on the topic 'Importance of Discipline in Life'.

Answer: Importance of Discipline in Life-Discipline is something that keeps each person in control. It motivates a person to progress in life and achieve success.
Everyone follow discipline in his/her life in a different form. Besides, everyone has his own prospect of discipline.
Some people consider it a part of their life and some don't.
It is the guide that availability directs a person on the right path.
Without discipline, the life of a person will become dull and inactive.
Also, a disciplined person can control and handle the situation of living in a sophisticated way than those who do not.
If talk about the types of discipline, then they are generally of two types.
First one is induced discipline and the second one is self-discipline.
We need discipline in almost everywhere in life.

Question 15. Write an application to the Principal of your institution for sick leave. (Do not write your personal details)

Answer:
To.
The Principal
A.N.R. Inter College, Chakia
Subject-Application to the Principal of your institution for sick leave.
Sir,
With due respect, I would like to notify you that I have been suffering from viral fever since last night. As per the advice of the physician, I have been advised to take complete bed rest for at least two days.
I request you to grant me leave. I will be highly obliged for your kindness.
Thanking you
Your sincerely,
XYZ

Question 16. Fill in the blanks with correct conjunctions:
(i) Either take it......... leave it.
(ii) He is a good player........a bad student.

Answer:
(i) Either take it or leave it.
(ii) He is a good player but a bad student.

Question 17. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions:
(i) He is superior.........me.
(ii) Ram beats him........a stick.

Answer:
(i) He is superior to me.
(ii) Ram beats him by a stick.

Question 18. Write one word:
(i) A person who hates machined
(ii) A medicine that kills germs.

Answer:
Sentences

• (i) A person who hates machined - Misanthrope
• (ii) A medicine that kills germs - Germicide