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) Maximilian Berlitz

Among the given options, Maximilian Berlitz is the expected answer. He is closely associated with the development and popularisation of the Direct Method, in which the target language is taught directly without translation into the mother tongue.

Question 2. Secondary language skills are:

(a) Speaking and writing

(b) Listening and speaking

(c) Reading and writing

(d) Speaking and reading

Answer: (c) Reading and writing

Listening and speaking are generally regarded as primary or oral language skills, while reading and writing are regarded as secondary or literacy skills.

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

(a) to

(b) from

(c) for

(d) with

Answer: (c) for

The correct sentence is: She is eligible for the post of a teacher.

Question 4. How many syllables are there in the word ‘population’?

(a) 2

(b) 4

(c) 3

(d) 5

Answer: (b) 4

The word ‘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: (a) would help

This is a second conditional sentence expressing an unreal or hypothetical present situation. The correct sentence is: If I were a rich man, I would help you.

Question 6. Complete the following sentence using the 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 the Drill Method.

Answer: (1) Excessive drilling may become monotonous and mechanical. (2) It gives limited opportunity for creative and spontaneous use of language in meaningful situations.

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

Answer: Make haste, or we shall miss the train.

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

Answer: I saw a dog which was wounded.

Question 11. Change the following sentence into Future Continuous Tense:
I do not learn my lesson.

Answer: I shall not be learning my lesson.

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

Answer:

Civil Lines,
Prayagraj.
Date: ________

Dear Annu,

I hope you are fine. I received your letter and came to know about your performance in the recent examination. You can certainly improve your result if you study regularly and sincerely.

Make a proper timetable, revise every subject daily and give more time to the topics you find difficult. Avoid wasting your time and clear your doubts with your teachers. I am confident that with regular hard work you can secure the first rank in your class.

Take care of your health and convey my regards to everyone at home.

Yours lovingly,
Dinesh

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

Answer:

Online Teaching: A Challenge for Teachers

Online teaching offers flexibility but also creates several challenges for teachers. They need adequate knowledge of digital tools, reliable internet connectivity and suitable devices. Maintaining students’ attention and participation in a virtual classroom can be difficult. Teachers also have to prepare digital learning materials, assess students fairly and provide individual support from a distance. Therefore, proper training, effective technology and active interaction are necessary for successful online teaching.

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 the correct conjunctions:
(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 whether he will pass.

Question 16. Change the following sentences 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. To develop students’ listening and comprehension skills.
2. To increase their vocabulary and improve oral expression.
3. To develop imagination, creativity and curiosity.
4. To make language learning interesting and enjoyable.
5. To develop confidence in speaking and retelling stories.
6. To introduce students to different cultures, values and life experiences.

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

Answer: Picture description is useful for developing both reading and writing skills because visual clues help learners understand ideas and express them in language.

• In Reading: Pictures help students predict the content, understand the context, connect words with meanings and improve comprehension.
• In Writing: Pictures provide ideas for forming sentences, describing people, objects and events, arranging ideas in sequence and developing short paragraphs or stories.