English Previous Year Paper 2022

Question 1. Which of the following methods of teaching English is also known as the Classical Method?

(a) Direct Method

(b) Bilingual Method

(c) Grammar-Translation Method

(d) None of these

Answer: (c) Grammar-Translation Method

The Grammar-Translation Method is also known as the Classical or Traditional Method. It gives importance to grammatical rules, vocabulary, reading, writing and translation between the mother tongue and the target language.

Question 2. The Substitution Table Method was adopted by:

(a) Dr. West

(b) H. E. Palmer

(c) Prof. C. J. Dodson

(d) Dr. Johnson

Answer: (b) H. E. Palmer

H. E. Palmer extensively developed and used substitution tables for practising sentence patterns and spoken English.

Question 3. Communicative Approach improved your:

(a) Writing skill

(b) Lecture skill

(c) Pronunciation skills

(d) None of these

Answer: (c) Pronunciation skills

The Communicative Approach provides learners with opportunities for meaningful oral interaction and language practice. Among the given options, ‘Pronunciation skills’ is the intended answer, although the broader aim of this approach is to develop communicative competence and fluency.

Question 4. Adjective of 'differ' is:

(a) Different

(b) Difference

(c) Differently

(d) None of these

Answer: (a) Different

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

Question 5. Language learning starts from:

(a) Reading

(b) Speaking

(c) Listening

(d) Writing

Answer: (c) Listening

In the natural sequence of language skills, listening generally comes first, followed by speaking, reading and writing. Listening provides the learner with the initial language input.

Question 6. Complete the following sentence using the correct preposition:
We are ___ the way to your home.

Answer: We are on the way to your home.

Question 7. Correct the following sentence:
Work hard lest you may fail.

Answer: Work hard lest you should fail.

Question 8. Change the following sentence into interrogative:
Everybody wishes to be happy.

Answer: Does everybody wish to be happy?

Question 9. Change the following sentence into Past Indefinite Tense:
I draw beautiful painting.

Answer: I drew a beautiful painting.

Question 10. Write any two merits of the Direct Method.

Answer: (1) It develops listening and speaking skills through direct use of English. (2) It helps improve pronunciation and encourages learners to think directly in the target language.

Question 11. Combine the following sentences into a complex sentence:
He lives somewhere. I do not know it.

Answer: I do not know where he lives.

Question 12. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the frequent breakdown of water supply in your locality.

Answer:

________ Colony,
Prayagraj.
Date: ________

To,
The Editor,
The Indian Express,
New Delhi.

Subject: Frequent breakdown of water supply in our locality.

Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the frequent breakdown of water supply in our locality. Residents often remain without water for several hours, causing serious inconvenience, particularly to children and elderly people.

The water supply department should inspect the pipelines and ensure a regular and adequate supply of clean water. I hope you will publish this letter so that the concerned authorities may take immediate action.

Yours sincerely,
A Resident

Question 13. Write a paragraph on 'Importance of English'.

Answer:

Importance of English

English is one of the most widely used languages for international communication. It plays an important role in education, science, technology, business and higher studies. Knowledge of English enables us to access books, research, digital resources and information from around the world. It also improves communication skills and can provide better educational and career opportunities. Therefore, learning English is useful in modern life.

Question 14. Change the following sentences into Passive Voice:
(i) The children have made the box.
(ii) Close the door at once.

Answer:

Question 15. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions:
(i) ___ you do not work hard, you cannot pass.
(ii) He speaks ___ English ___ Hindi.

Answer:

(i) If you do not work hard, you cannot pass.

(ii) He speaks both English and Hindi.

Question 16. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech:
(i) She said, "I have finished the work."
(ii) He said to me, "You may go."

Answer:

(i) She said that she had finished the work.

(ii) He told me that I might go.

Question 17. What are the objectives of teaching prose?

Answer: The main objectives of teaching prose are—

• To enable students to read prose with proper understanding and comprehension.
• To develop interest and habit in reading English.
• To enrich students’ active and passive vocabulary.
• To enable students to understand the main ideas and details of a passage.
• To develop the ability to express ideas orally and in writing.
• To improve grammar, sentence structure and general command of English.

Question 18. What are the main characteristics of the Grammar-Translation Method?

Answer: The main characteristics of the Grammar-Translation Method are—

1. The mother tongue is extensively used while teaching the target language.
2. Grammar rules are taught explicitly and deductively.
3. Vocabulary is often taught through bilingual word lists.
4. Translation from the target language into the mother tongue and vice versa is given importance.
5. Reading and writing receive greater emphasis than listening and speaking.
6. Accuracy and knowledge of grammatical forms are strongly emphasised.
7. Literary and written texts are commonly used for exercises and translation.
8. Little attention is generally given to pronunciation and spontaneous oral communication.