English Previous Year Paper 2021

Question 1. Who developed the direct method?

(a) Maximilian Berlitz

(b) C. J. Dodson

(c) Kripa K. Gautam

(d) None of these.

Answer: (a): The method was developed by-Maximilian Berlitz, who migrated from Germany to the United States in 1872.

Question 2. Secondary language skill are:

(a) Speaking and writing

(b) Listening and speaking

(c) Reading and writing

(d) Speaking and reading.

Answer: (c): Secondary language skill are- Reading and writing.
Listening, speaking, reading and writing are the four fundamental skills.
Listening and speaking are primary skills, while reading and writing are secondary skills.

Question 3. She is eligible......the post of a teacher.

(a) to

(b) from

(c) for

(d) with

Answer: (c): She is eligible for the post of a teacher.

Question 4. How many syllables are there in the world population?

(a) 2

(b) 4

(c) 3

(d) 5.

Answer: (b): Population has four syllables.
= Pop-u-la-tion

Question 5. Fill in the blank:
If I were a rich man, I....... you.

(a) would help

(b) help

(c) would have helped

(d) None of these.

Answer: (c): If I were a rich man, I would have helped you.

Question 6. Complete the following sentence using correct preposition:
He will be thankful.......you.

Answer: He will be thankful to you.

Question 7. Correct the following sentence:
Mohini was the eldest of the two sisters.

Answer: Mohini was the elder of the two sisters.

Question 8. Write two limitations of drill approach method.

Answer: Two limitations of drill approach method

1. Drill approach method is not much more effective for intermediate teaching or upper- intermediate level upper- intermediate level students.
2. Drilling method also has disadvantages that the implementation of drilling method is monotonous and the students only practice how to pronounce the words.

Question 9. Combine the following sentences into compound sentence.
Make haste. We shall miss the train.

Answer: Make haste or we shall miss the train.
For Combining two Complete Sentences-Comma and a conjunction (and, but, or, for, yet).

Question 10. Change the following sentence into complex sentence:
I saw a wounded dog.

Answer: Complex Sentence-I saw a dog which was wounded.

Question 11. Change the following sentence into future continuous tense:
I do not learn my lesson.

Answer: Sentence-I do not learn my lesson.
Future Continuous Tense-I shall not be learning my lessons.

Question 12. Write a letter to your brother advising him to work hard at his studies to get first rank.

Answer: A letter to your brother advising him to work hard at his studies to get first rank-
Civil Lines,
Prayagraj,
29/02/2024
Dear Annu, I have received your letter regarding your marks in the half-yearly examination. You have must passed. Your marks are very discouraging. You should now work hard so that you may get a first rank. I hope you will be serious in your studies now.
I wish you best of luck.
Your loving brother
Dinesh Takur

Question 13. Write a paragraph on 'Online Teaching: A Challenge for Teachers'.

Answer: 'Online Teaching : A Challenge for Teachers'-Teachers have faced numberous challenges while transitioning to online teaching some of the main challenges during online classes in that teachers have faced technical difficulties.
Engaging students managing class size assessing student learning, time management increased workload etc.
Many challenges during online classes are as follow:-

1. Technical issues
2. Adopting new technology.
3. Lack of in- person communication.
4. Distraction and lack of facility.
5. Unorganized and ineffective time management.
6. Keeping track of the progress and assignments.
7. Lack of technical or software knowledge.

Question 14. Change the following sentences into passive voice:
(i) I am writing a letter.
(ii) Who breaks the rules.

Answer:

Question 15. Fill in the blanks with correct conjunction:
(i) ...... he was poor, he was honest.
(ii) I doubt......... he will pass.

Answer:
(i) Although he was poor, he was honest.
(ii) I doubt that he will pass.

Question 16. Change the following sentence into indirect speech:
(a) The teacher said to me, "Sit in your class."
(b) She said to Sita, "Kindly help me."

Answer:

Question 17. What are the objectives of story-telling in the classroom.

Answer: The main objectives of story-telling in the classroom are:-

1. Confidence-Engaging with stories boosts students confidence as they become active participants in the story telling process.
2. Cultural Awareness-Cultural understanding Telling stories allows children to experience different worlds, countries, and traditions.
3. Improved Learning Experience-Personalizing learning experience. The findings of this research show that digital story-telling can cater for greater diversity by personalizing student.
4. Increase Memory-These were being told as a way to preserve and transmit knowledge. This has been accumulated over generations is stored in memory and transmitted orally.

Question 18. How picture description can be useful in reading and writing.

Answer: Children's picture reading and writing skills can be enhanced through picture comprehension. It is a fun approach to encourage kids to read and improve their comprehension skills.
Picture description can be useful in reading and writing by following methods:-

1. In reading:- Readers are encouraged to pause. on a page and make predictions based on what is read and what the picture shows.
2. In Writing skill: In the picture comprehension activity, children have to answer the questions in writing & due to this, they can improve their writsing skills.