Samacheer Class 10 English - The Attic

1Book Back Questions17 questions

Q.aWhen did Aditya leave the local school?v

Solution

Aditya left the local school after he had passed the matriculation examination.

Answer:

Aditya left the local school after he had passed the matriculation examination.

Q.bWhy did Aditya think that the school would not be recognisable?v

Solution

He was visiting it after twenty-nine years and expected that the school would have undergone many changes.

Answer:

He was visiting it after twenty-nine years and expected that the school would have undergone many changes.

Q.cWho were Aditya's ancestors?v

Solution

Aditya's ancestors were zamindars.

Answer:

Aditya's ancestors were zamindars.

Q.dHow was the landscape through which they travelled.v

Solution

The landscape was dotted with paddy fields on both sides of the road.

Answer:

The landscape was dotted with paddy fields on both sides of the road.

Q.eWhat did Aditya visit?v

Solution

Aditya visited his old school, Nagen uncle's tea shop, his ancestral home, a jeweller's shop and Jogesh Kabiraj's house.

Answer:

Aditya visited his old school, Nagen uncle's tea shop, his ancestral home, a jeweller's shop and Jogesh Kabiraj's house.

Q.fWhere was Nagen uncle's shop?v

Solution

Nagen uncle's shop was next to a grocery shop and opposite Lord Shiva's temple.

Answer:

Nagen uncle's shop was next to a grocery shop and opposite Lord Shiva's temple.

Q.gBesides tea, what did Nagen uncle have in his shop?v

Solution

Besides tea, Nagen uncle sold biscuits and savouries.

Answer:

Besides tea, Nagen uncle sold biscuits and savouries.

Q.hWhat did Nagen uncle tell about Sanyal?v

Solution

Nagen uncle said that Sanyal could neither hear nor see well and had no money to buy spectacles.

Answer:

Nagen uncle said that Sanyal could neither hear nor see well and had no money to buy spectacles.

Q.iIn what way was Mr. Sanyal's behaviour strange?v

Solution

Sanyal suddenly stood up, stretched himself, raised his lean right arm and, with dilated eyes, began reciting Tagore's poem 'Panraksha'.

Answer:

Sanyal suddenly stood up, stretched himself, raised his lean right arm and, with dilated eyes, began reciting Tagore's poem 'Panraksha'.

Q.jWhat did Nagen uncle tell about Sanyal's past life?v

Solution

Nagen uncle said that Sanyal had led a cursed life: he had sold his land for his daughter's marriage and had lost his wife and only son the previous year.

Answer:

Nagen uncle said that Sanyal had led a cursed life: he had sold his land for his daughter's marriage and had lost his wife and only son the previous year.

Q.kHow did Sanyal show that he had a sense of self-respect?v

Solution

Sanyal showed self-respect by always paying for his tea and biscuits at the tea shop.

Answer:

Sanyal showed self-respect by always paying for his tea and biscuits at the tea shop.

Q.lWhy was the attic 'a favourite place' for the children?v

Solution

The attic was the children's favourite place because there they seemed to be in a world of their own.

Answer:

The attic was the children's favourite place because there they seemed to be in a world of their own.

Q.mWhat did Aditya do on reaching the attic?v

Solution

On reaching the attic, Aditya pushed his hand through the ventilator and searched for the medal.

Answer:

On reaching the attic, Aditya pushed his hand through the ventilator and searched for the medal.

Q.nWhat did the jeweller say about the article?v

Solution

The jeweller said that the article was an antique.

Answer:

The jeweller said that the article was an antique.

Q.oWas Sanyal happy about his visitors?v

Solution

No. Sanyal was not happy about his visitors.

Answer:

No. Sanyal was not happy about his visitors.

Q.pWhy did Sanyal recite the poem in the tea shop earlier?v

Solution

Sanyal recited the poem so that Aditya would remember and recognise him and realise his old mistake.

Answer:

Sanyal recited the poem so that Aditya would remember and recognise him and realise his old mistake.

Q.qWhat was engraved on the medal?v

Solution

The medal was engraved with: 'Sriman Sasanka Sanyal - Special Prize for Recitation - 1948.'

Answer:

The medal was engraved with: 'Sriman Sasanka Sanyal - Special Prize for Recitation - 1948.'

2A10 questions

Q.1Write a few lines about the owner of the shop.v

Solution

The tea-shop owner was over sixty and rustic in appearance, with neatly combed white hair and a clean look. He wore a dhoti, a blue-striped shirt and a green shawl.

Answer:

The tea-shop owner was over sixty and rustic in appearance, with neatly combed white hair and a clean look. He wore a dhoti, a blue-striped shirt and a green shawl.

Q.2What was the daily routine of Sanyal?v

Solution

Sanyal went to the tea shop every day, had tea and biscuits, and always paid for them.

Answer:

Sanyal went to the tea shop every day, had tea and biscuits, and always paid for them.

Q.3Why was there a sudden change in Aditya's expression?v

Solution

Sanyal's recitation made Aditya recognise the man whom he had deceived long ago, so guilt caused the sudden change in his expression.

Answer:

Sanyal's recitation made Aditya recognise the man whom he had deceived long ago, so guilt caused the sudden change in his expression.

Q.4Why did Aditya decide to visit his ancestral home?v

Solution

At first Aditya wanted to revive childhood memories; after recognising Sanyal, he also wanted to recover the medal he had hidden in the attic.

Answer:

At first Aditya wanted to revive childhood memories; after recognising Sanyal, he also wanted to recover the medal he had hidden in the attic.

Q.5What was the condition of the attic?v

Solution

The attic was the part of the house worst damaged by wind and weather. Its wall had crumbled and its floor was strewn with twigs, straw and pigeon droppings.

Answer:

The attic was the part of the house worst damaged by wind and weather. Its wall had crumbled and its floor was strewn with twigs, straw and pigeon droppings.

Q.6When did Aditya heave a sigh of relief? Why?v

Solution

Aditya sighed with relief when he found the medal in the attic because the medal he had stolen and hidden twenty-nine years earlier was still safe.

Answer:

Aditya sighed with relief when he found the medal in the attic because the medal he had stolen and hidden twenty-nine years earlier was still safe.

Q.7Why did Aditya and his friend go to the jeweller?v

Solution

They went to the jeweller to learn the medal's weight and value so that Aditya could compensate Sanyal.

Answer:

They went to the jeweller to learn the medal's weight and value so that Aditya could compensate Sanyal.

Q.8What did Aditya offer Sanyal?v

Solution

Aditya offered Sanyal one hundred and fifty rupees.

Answer:

Aditya offered Sanyal one hundred and fifty rupees.

Q.9"Your grievances are absolutely justified." Who says this to whom? Why?v

Solution

Aditya says this to Sanyal. He admits that Sanyal's anger is justified because Aditya had stolen his prize medal and failed to return it.

Answer:

Aditya says this to Sanyal. He admits that Sanyal's anger is justified because Aditya had stolen his prize medal and failed to return it.

Q.1Call me _________ you need money.v

A. so that
B. in order that
C. in case

Solution

'In case' expresses a precaution: 'Call me in case you need money.'

Answer:

C

3B8 questions

Q.1Give a detailed account of all thoughts and questions in the narrator's mind while accompanying Aditya from the tea shop to Sanyal's house?v

Solution

The narrator wondered whether Sanyal was a little mad and noticed the sudden change in Aditya's expression during the recitation. He could not understand why Aditya wanted to revisit his old house, what he searched for in the damaged attic, why finding the medal relieved him, or why they took it to a jeweller. His questions were answered only at Sanyal's house, when Aditya confessed that he had stolen Sanyal's recitation medal twenty-nine years earlier and had returned to make amends.

Answer:

The narrator wondered whether Sanyal was a little mad and noticed the sudden change in Aditya's expression during the recitation. He could not understand why Aditya wanted to revisit his old house, what he searched for in the damaged attic, why finding the medal relieved him, or why they took it to a jeweller. His questions were answered only at Sanyal's house, when Aditya confessed that he had stolen Sanyal's recitation medal twenty-nine years earlier and had returned to make amends.

Q.2'Man does change with time' - What were the various changes that came about in Aditya?v

Solution

As a boy, Aditya had been jealous of Sanyal's recitation prize and had taken the medal without returning it. Twenty-nine years later, he recognised Sanyal, felt guilty and accepted that Sanyal's grievance was justified. He first offered the medal's value and, when Sanyal refused the money, returned the medal itself. His remorse and effort to repair the wrong showed how he had changed with time.

Answer:

As a boy, Aditya had been jealous of Sanyal's recitation prize and had taken the medal without returning it. Twenty-nine years later, he recognised Sanyal, felt guilty and accepted that Sanyal's grievance was justified. He first offered the medal's value and, when Sanyal refused the money, returned the medal itself. His remorse and effort to repair the wrong showed how he had changed with time.

Q.3Give a brief character sketch of Sasanka Sanyal.v

Solution

Sasanka Sanyal had suffered poverty and the loss of his wife and only son, yet retained strong self-respect. He paid for his daily tea and biscuits, recognised Aditya and used the old prize poem to remind him of the stolen medal. He expressed his grievance directly but politely and refused money because the medal and its recognition mattered more to him than its price.

Answer:

Sasanka Sanyal had suffered poverty and the loss of his wife and only son, yet retained strong self-respect. He paid for his daily tea and biscuits, recognised Aditya and used the old prize poem to remind him of the stolen medal. He expressed his grievance directly but politely and refused money because the medal and its recognition mattered more to him than its price.

Q.1Both the minister _________ the officers visited the affected areas.v

Solution

and

Answer:

and

Q.2Jaya teaches not only English _________ Science.v

Solution

Use the correlative pair: 'Jaya teaches not only English but also Science.'

Answer:

but also

Q.3Either Raghu _________ Bala will have to buy vegetables from the market.v

Solution

Use 'or' in the correlative construction: 'Either Raghu or Bala will have to buy vegetables from the market.'

Answer:

or

Q.4My salary is low _________ I find the work interesting.v

Solution

'My salary is low, but I find the work interesting.' — 'but' contrasts the two clauses.

Answer:

but

Q.5The passengers rushed to board the bus _______ it arrived.v

Solution

Use the connector 'as' (or 'as soon as') to show simultaneous action: 'The passengers rushed to board the bus as it arrived.'

Answer:

as

4C2 questions

Q.CComplete the following table with two more compound words.v

Solution

A compound word is formed by joining two words to make a new word (e.g., 'notebook', 'seashore'). Two additional compound words that fit are:
- newspaper (news + paper)
- bedroom (bed + room)
These are single words formed from two smaller words and are common compound nouns.

Answer:

Two possible compound words: 'newspaper' and 'bedroom'.

Q.Combine 1-3Combine the pairs of sentences using appropriate connectors. 1. We came late. We did not miss the train. 2. They checked the packet twice. Then they sealed it. 3. Sita saw a snake. At once she ran away.v

Solution

1. Use contrast: 'but'. 2. Use sequence/temporal connector: 'after'. 3. Use temporal clause: 'when'.

Answer:

1. We came late, but we did not miss the train. 2. After they checked the packet twice, they sealed it. 3. When Sita saw a snake, she ran away at once.

5D8 questions

Q.DCombine the words in column A with those in column B to form compound words as many as you can.v

Solution

rainfall; snowball or snowfall; starlight; drawback; plaything or playback; lottery ticket; underworld; manhole; sidewalk or backside; footnote.

Answer:

rainfall; snowball or snowfall; starlight; drawback; plaything or playback; lottery ticket; underworld; manhole; sidewalk or backside; footnote.

Q.1_________ he was honest, he was punished.v

A. though
B. but

Solution

'Though he was honest, he was punished.' — 'though' introduces a contrast and is correct here.

Answer:

A

Q.2I forgot _________ I had to meet the Principal.v

A. whether
B. that
C. if

Solution

'I forgot that I had to meet the Principal.' — 'that' introduces the reported clause correctly.

Answer:

B

Q.2 (alt)Walk carefully _________ you will fall down.v

Solution

'Walk carefully, or else you will fall down.' — 'or else' warns of the consequence.

Answer:

or else

Q.3_________ he is ninety years old, he is in the pink of health.v

A. when
B. since
C. though

Solution

'Though he is ninety years old, he is in the pink of health.' — 'though' shows contrast.

Answer:

C

Q.3 (alt)My mother called me _________ I was playing football.v

Solution

'My mother called me while I was playing football.' — 'while' indicates simultaneous actions; 'when' is also acceptable.

Answer:

while

Q.4It is raining. Take an umbrella _______ you will get drenched.v

A. or else
B. and
C. but

Solution

'Take an umbrella, or else you will get drenched.' — 'or else' shows the negative consequence.

Answer:

A

Q.5They faced many hardships _________ they are always cheerful.v

A. although
B. nevertheless
C. otherwise

Solution

'They faced many hardships; nevertheless they are always cheerful.' — 'nevertheless' correctly connects the contrast.

Answer:

B

6E6 questions

Q.E11. Siva visited the hair stylist to have a clean __________.v

Solution

Common collocation: 'clean shave' — the blank is filled by 'shave.' Correct sentence: 'Siva visited the hair stylist to have a clean shave.'

Answer:

shave (clean shave)

Q.E22. Tharani had given the sarees for __________.v

Solution

Common phrase: clothes / sarees are given for 'dry cleaning.' Correct sentence: 'Tharani had given the sarees for dry cleaning.'

Answer:

dry cleaning

Q.E33. The __________ effect is a natural process that warms the earth's surface.v

Solution

The correct term is 'greenhouse effect.' The blank is 'greenhouse.'

Answer:

greenhouse (greenhouse effect)

Q.E44. Never wait for an __________ to wake you up.v

Solution

Natural completion: 'Never wait for an alarm clock to wake you up.' 'Alarm' would also fit depending on intended phrasing.

Answer:

alarm clock (or alarm)

Q.E55. The children were late to school as there was a __________ near the toll plaza.v

Solution

Common collocation: 'traffic jam.' Correct sentence: 'The children were late to school as there was a traffic jam near the toll plaza.'

Answer:

traffic jam

Q.1"__________ I was alive and had a human heart," answered the statue, "I did not know what tears were, __________ I lived in the palace __________ sorrow was not allowed to enter. My courtiers called me the Happy Prince __________ Happy Indeed I was. So I lived and __________ I died."v

Solution

Fillings from the original passage: 'When I was alive and had a human heart,' 'for I lived in the palace where sorrow was not allowed to enter.' 'My courtiers called me the Happy Prince and Happy indeed I was. So I lived and so I died.'

Answer:

When; for; where; and; so

7E (continued)1 questions

Q.E_block_3-103. practice __________ 4. technology __________ 5. fashion __________ 6. different __________ 7. child __________ 8. national __________ 9. origin __________ 10. enjoy __________ (ii) Frame sentences of your own using any five newly formed words.v

Solution

practice - practical, impractical, malpractice; technology - technologist, technological; fashion - fashionable; different - indifferent, difference, differentiate; child - childish, childhood, childlike; national - nationally, nationality, international; origin - originally, originality, originate; enjoy - enjoyment, enjoyable. Sample sentences: Raja misunderstood me. Stephen is a computer technologist. We remember our childhood days. Wipro is an international company. Reading is an enjoyable hobby.

Answer:

practice - practical, impractical, malpractice; technology - technologist, technological; fashion - fashionable; different - indifferent, difference, differentiate; child - childish, childhood, childlike; national - nationally, nationality, international; origin - originally, originality, originate; enjoy - enjoyment, enjoyable. Sample sentences: Raja misunderstood me. Stephen is a computer technologist. We remember our childhood days. Wipro is an international company. Reading is an enjoyable hobby.

8F(i)2 questions

Q.F11. accurate ________v

Solution

The noun form of 'accurate' is 'accuracy.'

Answer:

accuracy

Q.F22. understand ________v

Solution

'Understanding' is the noun form of the verb 'understand.'

Answer:

understanding

9G9 questions

Q.G11. He was sleeping __________ in his couch. (comfort)v

Solution

Correct adverb form: 'He was sleeping comfortably on his couch.' Note: preposition corrected to 'on' (not 'in').

Answer:

comfortably

Q.G22. Kavya rides a __________ to school. (cycle)v

Solution

Correct noun: 'Kavya rides a bicycle to school.'

Answer:

bicycle

Q.G33. There was only a ___________ of people in the theatre. (hand)v

Solution

Correct collocation: 'There was only a handful of people in the theatre.'

Answer:

handful

Q.G44. It is ___________ to cut sandalwood trees. (legal)v

Solution

Opposite/derived form used: 'It is illegal to cut sandalwood trees.' (negative form 'illegal' from 'legal').

Answer:

illegal

Q.G55. The ___________ of the President has been expected for the last half an hour. (arrive)v

Solution

Noun form: 'The arrival of the President has been expected for the last half an hour.'

Answer:

arrival

Q.G66. The man behaved ___________ in front of the crowd. (normal)v

Solution

'Normally' is the adverb form: 'The man behaved normally in front of the crowd.'

Answer:

normally

Q.G77. Swathy had no ___________ of visiting the doctor. (intend)v

Solution

The verb 'intend' changes to the noun 'intention' to fit the blank: 'Swathy had no intention of visiting the doctor.'

Answer:

intention

Q.G88. The bacteria are so small that you need a ___________ to see them. (scope)v

Solution

From the root 'scope' the correct word is 'microscope': 'The bacteria are so small that you need a microscope to see them.'

Answer:

microscope

Q.Write noun formsWrite the noun forms of the following words: 1. beautiful 2. breathe 3. enter 4. know 5. deafen 6. zealous 7. familiar 8. accept 9. dangerousv

Solution

Common noun forms: beautiful→beauty; breathe→breath; enter→entrance; know→knowledge; deafen→deafness; zealous→zeal; familiar→familiarity; accept→acceptance; dangerous→danger.

Answer:

1. beauty 2. breath 3. entrance 4. knowledge 5. deafness 6. zeal 7. familiarity 8. acceptance 9. danger

10F5 questions

Q.1Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences. 1. as / I / healthy / are / you / am /v

Solution

Correct comparative structure: 'I am as + adjective + as + subject'.

Answer:

I am as healthy as you are.

Q.22. your / today / put on / new / since / is / birthday /dress / thev

Solution

Arrange into a temporal clause plus main clause: 'Since today is your birthday' + 'put on the new dress.'

Answer:

Since today is your birthday, put on the new dress.

Q.33. allergic / dogs / Rani / though / is / to / of / six / she / them / hasv

Solution

Begin with concessive 'Though' followed by main clause.

Answer:

Though Rani is allergic to dogs, she has six of them.

Q.44. speaks / Ruben / besides / German / languages / twov

Solution

Place the phrase 'Besides German' at the start to show addition, then the verb and object.

Answer:

Besides German, Ruben speaks two languages.

Q.55. loan/apply/you/if/for/you/a/get/will/immediately/it/v

Solution

If you apply for a loan, you will get it immediately.

Answer:

If you apply for a loan, you will get it immediately.

11H5 questions

Q.1The boy had to give a proper __________ for being late. (explain)v

Solution

Noun form of 'explain' is 'explanation'.

Answer:

explanation

Q.2They could make __________ about the future. (predict)v

Solution

Noun form of 'predict' is 'prediction' (plural 'predictions' fits context).

Answer:

predictions

Q.3At one point in life, he had no __________ but to trust his friend. (choose)v

Solution

Noun form of 'choose' is 'choice': 'no choice but to...'.

Answer:

choice

Q.4The monuments are to be preserved because of their historical __________. (significant)v

Solution

Noun form of 'significant' is 'significance'.

Answer:

significance

Q.5It is very difficult to work with so many __________ . (distract)v

Solution

Noun form of 'distract' is 'distraction' (plural 'distractions' fits context).

Answer:

distractions

12J1 questions

Q.Combine 1-3Combine the pairs of sentences given below into a single sentence using the noun form of the highlighted words. 1. He is an honest person. Everyone likes him. 2. Sathya gave an explanation. The police wanted her to prove it. 3. He speaks well. It attracts all.v

Solution

1. Use noun 'honesty'. 2. Use noun 'explanation' to combine into 'wanted ... to prove her explanation.' 3. Use noun form expressing quality of speaking — 'eloquence' — to form a natural sentence.

Answer:

1. His honesty makes everyone like him. 2. The police wanted Sathya to prove her explanation. 3. His eloquence attracts everyone.

13I1 questions

Q.Rewrite 1-? (examples)Rewrite the sentences nominalising the underlined words. (The first one has been done for you.) Visible sentences/excerpts to rewrite: 1. We succeeded in our attempt. 2. Nalini leads a happy life. 3. He decided to turn down her request. 4. She failed and it disappointed her. 5. India became an independent country in the year 1947. (Note: source text is partially mixed with examples.)v

Solution

1. We achieved success in our attempt. 2. Nalini has happiness in her life. 3. He made a decision to turn down her request. 4. Her failure caused her disappointment. 5. India gained independence in 1947.

Answer:

1. We achieved success in our attempt. 2. Nalini has happiness in her life. 3. He made a decision to turn down her request. 4. Her failure caused her disappointment. 5. India gained independence in 1947.

14K2 questions

Q.Complete paragraphComplete the sentences in the paragraph using the appropriate form of words given in brackets: My sister wanted to go to Mumbai last week. She made a __________ (decide) to buy a ticket at once. As __________ (reserve) could be done online, she gave __________ (prefer) to book a ticket that way. First, she collected __________ (inform) about the __________ (arrive) and __________ (depart) of trains and airplanes.v

Solution

Fill with appropriate noun/verb forms: She made a decision (decide → decision). As reservations (reserve → reservations) could be done online, she gave preference (prefer → preference) to booking that way. She collected information (inform → information) about the arrival (arrive → arrival) and departure (depart → departure) of trains and airplanes.

Answer:

decision; reservations; preference; information; arrival; departure

Q.KComplete the sentences in the paragraph using the appropriate form of words given in brackets. The words printed in bold letters are finite verbs. 1. My sister wanted to go to Mumbai last week. She made a __________ (decide) to buy a ticket at once. As __________ (reserve) could be done online, she gave __________ (prefer) to book a ticket that way. First, she collected __________ (inform) about the __________ (arrive) and __________ (depart) of trains and airplanes. 2. A few days later, Androcles was captured by his master. He had to suffer all kinds of __________ (punish). At last, he was thrown to a lion which was in great __________ (hungry). It had been kept in an __________ (enclose) and had not been fed for several days. His friends stood there with __________ (tear) eyes as the lion rushed towards him. The lion stopped near him and stood for a while __________ (look) at him. Then it lay down by his side like a pet dog. __________ (obvious), the lion recognized Androcles and the __________ (help) he had given it.v

Solution

1. decide → decision; reserve → reservations; prefer → preference; inform → information; arrive → arrival; depart → departure.
2. punish → punishments; hungry → hunger; enclose → enclosure; tear → tearful (with tearful eyes); look → looking (stood for a while looking at him); obvious → obviously; help → help.

Answer:

1. decision; reservations; preference; information; arrival; departure
2. punishments; hunger; enclosure; tearful; looking; obviously; help

15L1 questions

Q.LIdentify the phrases in the following sentences and classify them as Adjective, Adverb or Noun phrases. 1. The girl in blue saree is my sister. 2. Kohli hopes to win the trophy. 3. The train halts at every junction. 4. I have never seen such a picture. 5. She worked in an enthusiastic manner.v

Solution

1. in blue saree — Adjective phrase (prepositional phrase modifying 'girl').
2. to win the trophy — Noun phrase (infinitive phrase as object of 'hopes').
3. at every junction — Adverb phrase (prepositional phrase of place).
4. such a picture — Noun phrase (noun phrase as object).
5. in an enthusiastic manner — Adverb phrase (prepositional phrase of manner).

Answer:

1. in blue saree — Adjective phrase (prepositional phrase modifying 'girl').
2. to win the trophy — Noun phrase (infinitive phrase as object of 'hopes').
3. at every junction — Adverb phrase (prepositional phrase of place).
4. such a picture — Noun phrase (noun phrase as object).
5. in an enthusiastic manner — Adverb phrase (prepositional phrase of manner).

16M1 questions

Q.MIdentify the clauses and classify them accordingly. 1. Ram bought a pen that doesn't write well. 2. Come back as soon as possible. 3. Most of her friends whom she had invited attended her wedding. 4. My brother visits my father whenever he comes to Chennai.v

Solution

1) The clause 'that doesn't write well' has a subject 'that' (referring to pen) and verb 'doesn't write' → relative clause. 2) 'as soon as possible' contains no verb → adverbial phrase, not a clause. 3) 'whom she had invited' contains subject 'she' and verb 'had invited' → relative clause. 4) 'whenever he comes to Chennai' contains subject 'he' and verb 'comes' → adverbial clause of time.

Answer:

1. 'that doesn't write well' — relative (adjective) clause modifying 'pen'.
2. 'as soon as possible' — not a clause here; an adverbial phrase of time (no subject/verb).
3. 'whom she had invited' — relative (adjective) clause modifying 'friends'.
4. 'whenever he comes to Chennai' — adverbial (time) subordinate clause.

17N1 questions

Q.NFill in the blanks : 1. __________ into your IRCTC account. 2. Fill in the information asked to you in __________ section. 3. The __________ and __________ of your journey must also be selected. 4. List of __________ trains will appear. 5. You must check on the __________ and __________ for the train of your choice. 6. Your personal details like __________ and __________ are a must. 7. After filling information and captcha click on __________ booking. 8. You can make the payment either by __________ or __________ .v

Solution

Suggested typical steps/words for online booking: 1) 'Log in to your IRCTC account.' 2) Fill information in the relevant section. 3) Select the source and destination of your journey. 4) A list of available trains will appear. 5) Check the arrival and departure (times) for your chosen train. 6) Personal details like name and age are required. 7) After filling details and captcha click on 'Continue booking' (or 'Proceed to payment'). 8) Payment can be made by credit card or debit card.

Answer:

1. Log in to your IRCTC account.
2. the relevant section
3. source and destination
4. available
5. arrival and departure
6. name and age
7. Continue booking
8. credit card or debit card

18O1 questions

Q.OGiven below are the various personalities from different fields. The topic of discussions are also given. Take roles and conduct a Mock Press Conference. i. Mr. Anand Tony, director of the award winning movie 'Poo', is meeting the press. Take turns to be the director and media persons. Conduct a perfect discussion. ii. Ms. Pavithra Rao, the squash player who won the gold medal at the recent Asian Games is holding a press conference. Let the discussion focus more on the strategies that helped her to win. iii. GL Home Appliances have introduced a product to purify salt water. The CEO of the company has agreed to meet the press to launch their new product.v

Solution

Provide role-wise probable questions and concise model answers so students can practice: introductions, 2–3 likely journalist questions and 2–3 brief, professional responses for each role. Encourage students to alternate roles and follow-up questions.

Answer:

Guidelines and sample prompts:
- Director (Mr. Anand Tony): Qs — inspiration for the film; challenges during shooting; message for viewers; future projects. A sample answer: "Poo was inspired by real-life events. We focused on authentic characters and minimalistic storytelling. The team worked under tight schedules, and I'm grateful for the audience response."
- Athlete (Ms. Pavithra Rao): Qs — training regimen; match strategies; mental preparation; diet. A sample answer: "I focused on footwork drills, stamina training and studying opponents' patterns. Staying calm under pressure and following a strict diet helped me perform consistently."
- CEO (GL Home Appliances): Qs — technology used; safety and cost; availability; environmental impact. A sample answer: "Our purifier uses a patented membrane desalination process that is energy-efficient. We have ensured safety and the product will be available in major outlets next month at an introductory price."

19P1 questions

Q.PAnswer the following questions: 1. What did the coach teach the child? 2. What values did the child learn? 3. The parents noticed some changes in the child. What were they? 4. Read the letter again and write a few lines on each of the following: a) things that the coach taught…. b) transformation in the child…….. c) things that amazed the writer……. 5. Find sentences /words from the text which express the following: a) The parent's earlier view of the child- b) One of the qualities of the teacher- c) Words related to prize-v

Solution

1. The coach taught the child the basics of the sport and special ways to improve and excel. 2. The child learned the value of finishing what he started and the joy of personal accomplishment. 3. He changed from a timid, doubtful child into a strong, happy team player. 4(a). The coach taught the sport's basics and ways to improve. 4(b). The child became strong, happy and willing to give his best for the team. 4(c). The writer was amazed that the coach taught skills that would last a lifetime. 5(a). 'a timid, doubting child'; 5(b). individual attention and a wise approach; 5(c). medals, trophies and ribbons.

Answer:

1. The coach taught the child the basics of the sport and special ways to improve and excel. 2. The child learned the value of finishing what he started and the joy of personal accomplishment. 3. He changed from a timid, doubtful child into a strong, happy team player. 4(a). The coach taught the sport's basics and ways to improve. 4(b). The child became strong, happy and willing to give his best for the team. 4(c). The writer was amazed that the coach taught skills that would last a lifetime. 5(a). 'a timid, doubting child'; 5(b). individual attention and a wise approach; 5(c). medals, trophies and ribbons.

20Q Prepare notice for the following3 questions

Q.iYou are the school monitor, of Modern Matriculation School, Villupuram. Your school Principal has requested you to inform the students about a trip to Yercaud for 3 days. Prepare a notice giving the details such as date of journey, mode of transportation, amount , dress code etc.v

Solution

NOTICE
MODERN MATRICULATION SCHOOL, VILLUPURAM
TRIP TO YERCAUD
16 November 2019
All students are informed that the school has arranged a three-day trip to Yercaud. Interested students should pay Rs. 500 on or before 20 November 2019. The school bus will leave at 8.00 a.m. on 25 November 2019. Bring casual clothes and sweaters.
Kamal/Kamala
School Monitor

Answer:

NOTICE
MODERN MATRICULATION SCHOOL, VILLUPURAM
TRIP TO YERCAUD
16 November 2019
All students are informed that the school has arranged a three-day trip to Yercaud. Interested students should pay Rs. 500 on or before 20 November 2019. The school bus will leave at 8.00 a.m. on 25 November 2019. Bring casual clothes and sweaters.
Kamal/Kamala
School Monitor

Q.iiYou are the Secretary of Park Circus Residents Welfare Association. Write a notice to inform the residents of your colony of a Meditation program under the guidance of Dr. P. Ranjit with a view to understanding the self better. The program is exclusively for the residents. It will be conducted on the second Saturday of the following month from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. at the children's park nearby.v

Solution

NOTICE
PARK CIRCUS RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION
MEDITATION PROGRAMME
17 November 2019
All colony residents are informed that a meditation programme under the guidance of Dr P. Ranjit will be conducted to help participants understand the self better. The residents-only programme will be held on the second Saturday of the following month from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. at the nearby children's park.
Kumar
Secretary

Answer:

NOTICE
PARK CIRCUS RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION
MEDITATION PROGRAMME
17 November 2019
All colony residents are informed that a meditation programme under the guidance of Dr P. Ranjit will be conducted to help participants understand the self better. The residents-only programme will be held on the second Saturday of the following month from 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. at the nearby children's park.
Kumar
Secretary

Q.iiiYou are Ganesh/Gayathri Head boy/ Head girl, of your school. Write a notice for your school notice board informing the students about the 'Fancy Fete' that is going to be organised in your school campus on the 10th of next month.v

Solution

NOTICE
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE HR. SEC. SCHOOL, TRICHY
FANCY FETE
21 November 2019
Our school will organise a Fancy Fete for all students on 10 December 2019 in the school auditorium at 3.00 p.m. Students who wish to participate in the competitions should enrol on or before 25 November 2019.
Ganesh/Gayathri
Head Boy/Head Girl

Answer:

NOTICE
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE HR. SEC. SCHOOL, TRICHY
FANCY FETE
21 November 2019
Our school will organise a Fancy Fete for all students on 10 December 2019 in the school auditorium at 3.00 p.m. Students who wish to participate in the competitions should enrol on or before 25 November 2019.
Ganesh/Gayathri
Head Boy/Head Girl

21Q1 questions

Q.QPrepare notice for the following: i. You are the school monitor, of Modern Matriculation School, Villupuram. Your school Principal has requested you to inform the students about a trip to Yercaud for 3 days. Prepare a notice giving the details such as date of journey, mode of transportation, amount, dress code etc.v

Solution

Provided a clear notice layout—title, dates, eligibility, transport, fee, dress code, deadline and contact—ready to be copied onto the notice board (adjust dates/amount if needed).

Answer:

SCHOOL NOTICE
Modern Matriculation School, Villupuram
Date: [Insert date]
Trip to Yercaud (3 days)
This is to inform all students of Classes VI to X that a school trip to Yercaud is scheduled from 10th to 12th July. Mode of transport: AC coach. Fee: Rs. 2,500 per student (covers travel, lodging and food). Dress code: school tracksuit/comfortable clothes and school ID. Submit the consent form and fee to the office by 30th June. For queries contact the school office.
By order
School Monitor

22R Write an article for the following3 questions

Q.iYou are Jansi/Avinash of Class X studying in GHSS, Chengalpet. You believe that physical activities improve our health and reduce the risk of sickness. It has got immediate and long term benefits. Write an article in not more than 150-200 words for your school magazine stressing the importance of physical activities in a students' day to day life.v

Solution

Physical Activity: A Vital Part of Student Life
By Jansi/Avinash, Class X, GHSS, Chengalpet
Physical activity is essential for every student. Regular exercise boosts stamina, strengthens muscles and bones, and improves cardiovascular health. Short-term benefits include better concentration in class, improved mood and reduced stress—helpful during exams. Long-term, daily physical activity reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Students who engage in sports or simple exercises such as jogging, skipping or group games develop discipline, teamwork and time-management skills. Active bodies support active minds: studies show that exercise enhances memory and learning ability. Schools should allocate time for physical education, and parents should encourage outdoor play instead of prolonged screen time.
Incorporating even twenty to thirty minutes of moderate activity into the school day—morning exercises, short breaks with stretching, and after-school sports—will create healthier, happier students. Let us make physical activity a habit for life, not an occasional event.

Answer:

Physical Activity: A Vital Part of Student Life
By Jansi/Avinash, Class X, GHSS, Chengalpet
Physical activity is essential for every student. Regular exercise boosts stamina, strengthens muscles and bones, and improves cardiovascular health. Short-term benefits include better concentration in class, improved mood and reduced stress—helpful during exams. Long-term, daily physical activity reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Students who engage in sports or simple exercises such as jogging, skipping or group games develop discipline, teamwork and time-management skills. Active bodies support active minds: studies show that exercise enhances memory and learning ability. Schools should allocate time for physical education, and parents should encourage outdoor play instead of prolonged screen time.
Incorporating even twenty to thirty minutes of moderate activity into the school day—morning exercises, short breaks with stretching, and after-school sports—will create healthier, happier students. Let us make physical activity a habit for life, not an occasional event.

Q.iiThe service provided by the conservancy workers in your city is very poor. You find all the street corners dumped with garbage thrown by the residents of the locality. It causes a menace for the public at large. You are Ramya/Rajan of Class X, studying in TM Model School, Dharmapuri. Write an article in about 150-200 words to the editor of The Indian Express, about this and suggest ways by which the situation could be improved .v

Solution

To The Editor,
The Indian Express
Subject: Poor Conservancy Service — A Public Menace
By Ramya/Rajan, Class X, TM Model School, Dharmapuri
Sir,
The chronic negligence in conservancy services in our city has turned street corners into dumping grounds. Overflowing bins, uncollected garbage and indiscriminate littering have created health hazards and attracted stray animals. The stench and spread of disease risk the safety of residents, especially children and the elderly.
Improvement requires coordinated action. Municipal authorities must ensure regular, scheduled collection and increase the number of dustbins in busy areas. Public awareness campaigns should educate citizens about segregation of waste at source and penalties for littering. Introducing door-to-door collection, proper composting for organic waste and recycling centres will reduce landfill load. Private–public partnerships can improve efficiency; technology such as GPS-linked trucks ensures adherence to routes.
Immediate measures and sustained civic responsibility will restore cleanliness and public health. I urge residents and officials to act together.
Yours faithfully,
Ramya/Rajan
TM Model School

Answer:

To The Editor,
The Indian Express
Subject: Poor Conservancy Service — A Public Menace
By Ramya/Rajan, Class X, TM Model School, Dharmapuri
Sir,
The chronic negligence in conservancy services in our city has turned street corners into dumping grounds. Overflowing bins, uncollected garbage and indiscriminate littering have created health hazards and attracted stray animals. The stench and spread of disease risk the safety of residents, especially children and the elderly.
Improvement requires coordinated action. Municipal authorities must ensure regular, scheduled collection and increase the number of dustbins in busy areas. Public awareness campaigns should educate citizens about segregation of waste at source and penalties for littering. Introducing door-to-door collection, proper composting for organic waste and recycling centres will reduce landfill load. Private–public partnerships can improve efficiency; technology such as GPS-linked trucks ensures adherence to routes.
Immediate measures and sustained civic responsibility will restore cleanliness and public health. I urge residents and officials to act together.
Yours faithfully,
Ramya/Rajan
TM Model School

Q.iiiRecently while returning home from school you were knocked down by a speeding motorcycle. You escaped with minor injuries. You are Kishore/Kavitha of class XI, studying in GHSS, Coimbatore. Write an article to The Hindu, in about 150-200 words expressing your concern about the increasing number of road accidents due to reckless driving. Also stress the importance of following traffic rules.v

Solution

To The Editor,
The Hindu
Subject: Reckless Driving and Rising Road Accidents
By Kishore/Kavitha, Class XI, GHSS, Coimbatore
Sir,
I was recently knocked down by a speeding motorcyclist while returning from school. Though my injuries were minor, the incident highlighted the grave danger posed by reckless driving. Every day we see riders without helmets, vehicles overloaded, and drivers flouting traffic signals. Such behaviour endangers pedestrians, cyclists and fellow motorists.
To curb accidents we must enforce traffic laws strictly: fines for helmet-less riders, regular checks for overspeeding and driving under influence, and immediate action against repeat offenders. Schools should teach road safety, and local authorities must ensure safe pedestrian crossings near schools. Awareness campaigns and driving training can cultivate responsible habits among young riders.
Following traffic rules is not optional; it saves lives. I urge the community and authorities to join hands to make our roads safer for everyone.
Yours faithfully,
Kishore/Kavitha
GHSS, Coimbatore

Answer:

To The Editor,
The Hindu
Subject: Reckless Driving and Rising Road Accidents
By Kishore/Kavitha, Class XI, GHSS, Coimbatore
Sir,
I was recently knocked down by a speeding motorcyclist while returning from school. Though my injuries were minor, the incident highlighted the grave danger posed by reckless driving. Every day we see riders without helmets, vehicles overloaded, and drivers flouting traffic signals. Such behaviour endangers pedestrians, cyclists and fellow motorists.
To curb accidents we must enforce traffic laws strictly: fines for helmet-less riders, regular checks for overspeeding and driving under influence, and immediate action against repeat offenders. Schools should teach road safety, and local authorities must ensure safe pedestrian crossings near schools. Awareness campaigns and driving training can cultivate responsible habits among young riders.
Following traffic rules is not optional; it saves lives. I urge the community and authorities to join hands to make our roads safer for everyone.
Yours faithfully,
Kishore/Kavitha
GHSS, Coimbatore