Samacheer Class 10 English - Tech Bloomers

1Comprehension4 questions

Q.Q.aWhat is the future of technology?v

Solution

Future technology will automate machines and appliances: gestures may control smart televisions, refrigerators may replenish supplies themselves, and driverless cars and factory robots may become common.

Answer:

Future technology will automate machines and appliances: gestures may control smart televisions, refrigerators may replenish supplies themselves, and driverless cars and factory robots may become common.

Q.Q.bHow many people in India suffer with disability?v

Solution

According to the 2011 Census, about 2.21% of India's population, roughly 2.7 crore people, lives with a disability.

Answer:

According to the 2011 Census, about 2.21% of India's population, roughly 2.7 crore people, lives with a disability.

Q.Q.cWho is Kim?v

Solution

Kim is the assistive technologist at Alisha's school.

Answer:

Kim is the assistive technologist at Alisha's school.

Q.Q.dHow does Kim help Alisha?v

Solution

Kim introduces Alisha to Dragon Dictate, software that converts her speech into text and enables her to study more independently.

Answer:

Kim introduces Alisha to Dragon Dictate, software that converts her speech into text and enables her to study more independently.

2Book Back Questions3 questions

Q.eWhy is technology important according to David?v

Solution

Technology enables David to communicate and be independent. So it is important according to David.

Answer:

Technology enables David to communicate and be independent. So it is important according to David.

Q.fName the instrument which David control with his eye movements.v

Solution

David uses a Liberator Communication Device for verbal communication. He controls it with his eye movements.

Answer:

David uses a Liberator Communication Device for verbal communication. He controls it with his eye movements.

Q.gWhat devices help David to move from one place to other?v

Solution

David moves using an electric wheelchair controlled by head switches and a walker fitted with a smaller communication aid.

Answer:

David moves using an electric wheelchair controlled by head switches and a walker fitted with a smaller communication aid.

3A11 questions

Q.1What are the benefits of the internet to the common man?v

Solution

The Internet gives ordinary people quick access to information and lets them communicate worldwide, transfer money, reserve tickets, pay bills and apply for overseas study from almost anywhere.

Answer:

The Internet gives ordinary people quick access to information and lets them communicate worldwide, transfer money, reserve tickets, pay bills and apply for overseas study from almost anywhere.

Q.2Do you think technology has improved communication? How?v

Solution

Yes. Email, mobile phones, social networks and video calls remove barriers of time and distance, allowing people to communicate instantly and face to face even when they live far apart.

Answer:

Yes. Email, mobile phones, social networks and video calls remove barriers of time and distance, allowing people to communicate instantly and face to face even when they live far apart.

Q.3How does David operate computers with the Liberator Communication Device?v

Solution

David controls the Liberator Communication Device with his eye movements. Its Bluetooth adaptor sends his commands to a PC or Mac.

Answer:

David controls the Liberator Communication Device with his eye movements. Its Bluetooth adaptor sends his commands to a PC or Mac.

Q.4Which devices are controlled using ACTIV controller?v

Solution

The ACTIV controller operates David's television, Blu-ray player and music player.

Answer:

The ACTIV controller operates David's television, Blu-ray player and music player.

Q.5Who says these words: "I want everyone to know the difference technology has made in my life"?v

Solution

Alisha says these words.

Answer:

Alisha says these words.

Q.6Which software helps Alisha to overcome her difficulty in typing?v

Solution

Dragon Dictate.

Answer:

Dragon Dictate.

Q.7Name a few Indian innovations which are helpful to the disabled and make their day to day life easier.v

Solution

Lechal GPS and Bluetooth shoes help users navigate; the Blee watch converts sounds into vibrations and colour alerts for people with hearing impairment; and IGEST tracks the gestures of people with speech impairment and speaks for them.

Answer:

Lechal GPS and Bluetooth shoes help users navigate; the Blee watch converts sounds into vibrations and colour alerts for people with hearing impairment; and IGEST tracks the gestures of people with speech impairment and speaks for them.

Q.8Is it possible to control the computer screen with eye gaze?v

Solution

Yes. An Eye Gaze system can track the user's gaze to move through a computer screen and select items.

Answer:

Yes. An Eye Gaze system can track the user's gaze to move through a computer screen and select items.

Q.9Suggest ways of making our society inclusive.v

Solution

We can make society inclusive by showing empathy, removing physical and social barriers, providing accessible education and technology, and giving everyone opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and live independently.

Answer:

We can make society inclusive by showing empathy, removing physical and social barriers, providing accessible education and technology, and giving everyone opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and live independently.

Q.10How would you help the people with disabilities in your neighborhood?v

Solution

I would include them in community activities, offer practical assistance when requested, help remove accessibility barriers, introduce useful assistive technologies, and encourage their talents and independence.

Answer:

I would include them in community activities, offer practical assistance when requested, help remove accessibility barriers, introduce useful assistive technologies, and encourage their talents and independence.

Q.AWrite the words that can replace Ravi, Rani, woman, luggage and the dog when we use them for the second and subsequent times in the passage _________, _________, _________. These words are called ________________?v

Solution

When proper/common nouns or things are referred to again we replace them with pronouns: Ravi → he; Rani → she; woman → she; luggage → it; the dog → it. The general term is 'pronouns'.

Answer:

he, she, it, it, it — These words are called pronouns.

4B3 questions

Q.1How do we use technology in our day to day lives?v

Solution

We use technology for communication, banking, shopping, travel, study and work. Devices such as smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, along with email, social networks, video calls and online services, make daily tasks quicker and easier. Assistive technology also helps people with disabilities communicate and live independently.

Answer:

We use technology for communication, banking, shopping, travel, study and work. Devices such as smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, along with email, social networks, video calls and online services, make daily tasks quicker and easier. Assistive technology also helps people with disabilities communicate and live independently.

Q.2"Technology is a boon to the disabled". Justify.v

Solution

Technology helps people with disabilities overcome physical barriers and become confident and independent. Dragon Dictate converts Alisha's speech into text, while David uses devices such as the Liberator, ACTIV controller and ECO2 Eye Gaze system to communicate, study, control appliances and work.

Answer:

Technology helps people with disabilities overcome physical barriers and become confident and independent. Dragon Dictate converts Alisha's speech into text, while David uses devices such as the Liberator, ACTIV controller and ECO2 Eye Gaze system to communicate, study, control appliances and work.

Q.BFill in the gaps with personal pronouns. Kumaravel lives in Thiruvannamalai. _____(1)____ is a doctor. All the people like ____ (2)______ because of _____ (3)_____ helping nature. _____ (4)____ hospital is located at Car street and most of ______ (5)_____ patients are poor so _____ (6)___ does not charge much money. _____ (7)_____ daughter goes to school. ____ (8)____ studies in 5th Standard.____ (9)______ teachers love ____ (10)_____ very much. ___ (11)___ friends are also very good. _____ (12)_____ always encourage _____ (13)_____. ____ (14)_____ have given ____ (15)____ good advice. _____ (16)____ mother is also a teacher. ____ (17)_____ always encourages ___ (18)____ to keep studying. I also like her as ____ (19)_____ often comes to ____ (20)___ house. One day ____ (21)___ told my mother that ____ (22)_____ wants to learn cooking. _____ (23)_____ mother taught _____ (24)____ cooking. Now, ____ (25)_____ cooks well.v

Solution

Filled pronouns referring to Kumaravel (he/him/his), then his daughter (His → She/her), friends (They), and narrator references (my). Each pronoun chosen to agree in gender and number with its antecedent and to fit the grammatical case required by the sentence.

Answer:

1. he
2. him
3. his
4. His
5. his
6. he
7. His
8. She
9. Her
10. her
11. Her
12. They
13. her
14. They
15. her
16. Her
17. She
18. her
19. she
20. my
21. She
22. she
23. Her
24. her
25. She

5C13 questions

Q.20Pick out the contractions from the lesson and expand them.v

Solution

Vocabulary: C. Pick out the contractions from the lesson and expand them.

Answer:

Vocabulary: C. Pick out the contractions from the lesson and expand them.

Q.C.11. _____________ is an excellent opportunity.v

Solution

Use the demonstrative 'This' to refer to a specific opportunity near in context: 'This is an excellent opportunity.'

Answer:

This is an excellent opportunity.

Q.C.22. _____________ of these two students can solve this question.v

Solution

'Either' is used when referring to one of two alternatives: 'Either of these two students can solve this question.'

Answer:

Either of these two students can solve this question.

Q.C.33. _____________ books have been written by a great Indian writer.v

Solution

'Many' fits to indicate a large number of books written by a writer. 'Several' or 'Numerous' are other acceptable options.

Answer:

Many books have been written by a great Indian writer.

Q.C.44. _____________ have come to know the truth.v

Solution

'They' is a suitable subject pronoun for a plural group: 'They have come to know the truth.' Depending on context, 'We' or 'Few' might also be possible, but 'They' is a standard neutral choice.

Answer:

They have come to know the truth.

Q.C.55. _____________ of the students have passed the exam.v

Solution

'All' indicates that every student passed. Other options like 'Some' or 'Most' would change the meaning; 'All' is a common expected completion.

Answer:

All of the students have passed the exam.

Q.C.66. _____________ of your friends can guide you.v

Solution

'Any' suggests that one or more friends among your circle can guide you. 'Some' or 'One' could also fit depending on nuance; 'Any' is commonly used here.

Answer:

Any of your friends can guide you.

Q.C.77. _____________ is your story based on your real life.v

Solution

Correct sentence inversion for a question: 'Is this your story based on your real life?' The blank requires 'Is this'.

Answer:

Is this your story based on your real life?

Q.C.88. All your friends will guide _____________.v

Solution

Object pronoun 'you' completes the sentence: 'All your friends will guide you.'

Answer:

you

Q.C.99. _____________ of his family members would come to visit you.v

Solution

'Some' indicates an unspecified number of family members coming to visit; 'Some' is a common completion here. Alternatives like 'Many' or 'Several' are possible.

Answer:

Some of his family members would come to visit you.

Q.C.1010. _____________ of those books will be helpful to you.v

Solution

'Some' indicates that a portion of the books will be helpful. 'Any' or 'Many' could also fit depending on nuance; 'Some' is a safe choice.

Answer:

Some of those books will be helpful to you.

Q.C.1111. _____________ is your bag, you can take it anytime.v

Solution

Corrected the sentence to a conditional: 'If this is your bag, you can take it anytime.'

Answer:

If this is your bag, you can take it anytime.

Q.C.1212. He _____________ is responsible for the downfall of his life.v

Solution

Inserted the emphatic pronoun 'himself' to complete the sentence: 'He himself is responsible for the downfall of his life.'

Answer:

He himself is responsible for the downfall of his life.

6D8 questions

Q.DExpand the following abbreviations or acronyms SIM ISRO WHO CCTV HDMI LASER MRI CRY RAM ROM CPU ALUv

Solution

Expanded forms: SIM: Subscriber Identity Module; ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation; WHO: World Health Organization; CCTV: Closed‑Circuit Television; HDMI: High‑Definition Multimedia Interface; LASER: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation; MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; CRY: Child Rights and You (Indian NGO); RAM: Random Access Memory; ROM: Read‑Only Memory; CPU: Central Processing Unit; ALU: Arithmetic Logic Unit.

Answer:

SIM — Subscriber Identity Module; ISRO — Indian Space Research Organisation; WHO — World Health Organization; CCTV — Closed‑Circuit Television; HDMI — High‑Definition Multimedia Interface; LASER — Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation; MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging; CRY — Child Rights and You; RAM — Random Access Memory; ROM — Read‑Only Memory; CPU — Central Processing Unit; ALU — Arithmetic Logic Unit.

Q.D.1Join the sentences using relative pronouns. 1. I have a book. It was written by Rabindranath Tagore.v

Solution

Combine using the relative pronoun 'which' (or 'that'): 'I have a book which was written by Rabindranath Tagore.'

Answer:

I have a book which was written by Rabindranath Tagore.

Q.D.22. Kavita is my teacher. She teaches us English.v

Solution

Use the relative pronoun 'who' to add information about Kavita: 'Kavita, who teaches us English, is my teacher.'

Answer:

Kavita, who teaches us English, is my teacher.

Q.D.33. This is Varun. His father is an architect.v

Solution

Use the relative pronoun 'whose' to show possession: 'This is Varun, whose father is an architect.'

Answer:

This is Varun, whose father is an architect.

Q.D.44. She invited most of her friends. They attended the party.v

Solution

Joined using 'who' to refer to the friends: 'She invited most of her friends who attended the party.'

Answer:

She invited most of her friends who attended the party.

Q.D.55. Give me a pen to write a letter. It was gifted to you on your birthday.v

Solution

Use 'that' to specify the pen: 'Give me the pen that was gifted to you on your birthday to write the letter.'

Answer:

Give me the pen that was gifted to you on your birthday to write the letter.

Q.D.66. I have sold the house. It was located at the bank of a river.v

Solution

Joined with 'that' and corrected preposition to 'on the bank of a river': 'I have sold the house that was located on the bank of a river.'

Answer:

I have sold the house that was located on the bank of a river.

Q.D.77. Here is your watch. It has been found in the garden.v

Solution

Joined using 'which': 'Here is your watch which was found in the garden.'

Answer:

Here is your watch which was found in the garden.

7E16 questions

Q.E.11. My dad wakes up very early in the morning because he has to be at work at 6.00 .v

Solution

Corrected punctuation and time notation: '6.00' → '6:00 a.m.'

Answer:

My dad wakes up very early in the morning because he has to be at work at 6:00 a.m.

Q.E.22. Socrates, the famous Classical Greek Athenian philosopher, died in 399 .v

Solution

Added era abbreviation 'B.C.' after the year.

Answer:

Socrates, the famous Classical Greek Athenian philosopher, died in 399 B.C.

Q.E.33. Leonardo Da Vinci was a famous Italian polymath, a painter, a sculptor, an architect, a musician, a scientist .v

Solution

Corrected name capitalization ('da' lowercase by convention) and punctuation; removed extra commas and final space before period.

Answer:

Leonardo da Vinci was a famous Italian polymath — a painter, sculptor, architect, musician and scientist.

Q.E.44. I usually return home from work at 10.30 .v

Solution

Corrected time notation: '10.30' → '10:30 p.m.'

Answer:

I usually return home from work at 10:30 p.m.

Q.E.55. John downloaded a clip from YouTube in quality.v

Solution

Inserted the common qualifier 'HD' (high‑definition) to complete the sentence meaningfully.

Answer:

John downloaded a clip from YouTube in HD quality.

Q.E.66. There are many irregular verbs in the English language, break, do, make.v

Solution

Inserted 'e.g.' and proper punctuation to show the words are examples.

Answer:

There are many irregular verbs in the English language, e.g., break, do, make.

Q.E.77. I'm watching a great football match, Barcelona Real Madrid.v

Solution

Replaced the comma with a colon and added 'vs.' to indicate the match between the two teams.

Answer:

I'm watching a great football match: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid.

Q.E.88. Humans who dive without protection can survive 300 under water.v

Solution

Humans who dive without protection can survive 300 m underwater.

Answer:

Humans who dive without protection can survive 300 m underwater.

Q.E.99. A 11-year-old girl just beat Einstein on an test.v

Solution

Corrected the article 'A' → 'An' before a vowel sound, hyphenated the age, and changed 'an test' → 'a test'.

Answer:

An 11‑year‑old girl just beat Einstein on a test.

Q.E.1010. We used the facility to track the location.v

Solution

We used the GPS facility to track the location.

Answer:

We used the GPS facility to track the location.

Q.E.1Read the different verb forms where they remain the same in the direct and indirect speech in the following cases. Fill in the blanks with missing indirect speech. 1. If the reporting verb is in the present tense. I am enjoying my holiday. Krish says that he is enjoying his holiday. I will never go to work. Kavi says that ________v

Solution

When reporting verb is in present tense, verb forms usually remain the same: 'Kavi says that he will never go to work.'

Answer:

he will never go to work.

Q.E.22. When we report a universal truth (something that is always true) Asia is the largest continent. Balu said that Asia is the largest continent. People in Africa are starving. Alisha said that ________v

Solution

If the reporting verb is present (or the fact is general), the present tense remains: 'Alisha said that people in Africa are starving.'

Answer:

people in Africa are starving.

Q.E.33. With modal verbs would, might, could, should, ought to, used to. I might come. Shalini said that she might come. I would try it. Vinoth said that _______v

Solution

Modal verbs listed remain unchanged: 'Vinoth said that he would try it.' (I → he.)

Answer:

he would try it.

Q.E.44. With would rather, had better I would rather fly. Chitti said that he would rather fly. They had better go. Sophia said that _______v

Solution

'Had better' remains unchanged in reported speech here: 'Sophia said that they had better go.'

Answer:

they had better go.

Q.E.55. In if-clauses and time-clauses If I tidied my room, my dad would be happy. Sriram said that if he tidied his room, his dad would be happy. When I was staying in Madurai I met my best friend. Jaheer said that _______v

Solution

Time-clause remains the same in reported speech: 'Jaheer said that when he was staying in Madurai he met his best friend.'

Answer:

when he was staying in Madurai he met his best friend.

Q.E.66. We do not usually change the modal verbs must and needn't. But must can become had to or would have to and needn't can become didn't have to or wouldn't have to if we want to express an obligation. Would/wouldn't have to are used to talk about future obligations. I must wash up. She said that she must wash up / she had to wash up. We must do it in June. He said that ___________v

Solution

As must often remains unchanged in reported speech, convert pronoun 'we' to 'they' (or context-appropriate pronoun): 'He said that they must do it in June.'

Answer:

they must do it in June.

8F2 questions

Q.FListen to the passage and state whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or no information (N)? 1. Santhiya can't live without her mobile phone. 2. She got her mobile in January. 3. Her parents bought her the mobile phone one year ago. 4. There's a calculator in her mobile. 5. She can connect to the Internet on her mobile. 6. She usually listens to music on her mobile. 7. She can't read emails on her mobile. 8. There are often a lot of problems with mobile phones. 9. Santhiya always talks on her mobile to her friends. 10. She doesn't like mobile phones.v

Solution

1. False. 2. Not mentioned. 3. False - her son gave her the phone two years ago. 4. True. 5. True. 6. Not mentioned. 7. False. 8. True. 9. Not mentioned. 10. False.

Answer:

1. False. 2. Not mentioned. 3. False - her son gave her the phone two years ago. 4. True. 5. True. 6. Not mentioned. 7. False. 8. True. 9. Not mentioned. 10. False.

Q.FRead the following dialogue and report it. Johnson : "What are you doing here, Suganthi? I haven't seen you since June." Suganthi : "I've just come back from my holiday in Ooty." Johnson : "Did you enjoy it?" Suganthi : "I love Ooty. And the people were so friendly." Johnson : "Did you go to Coakers Walk?" Suganthi : "It was my first trip. I can show you some pictures. Are you doing anything tomorrow?" Johnson : "I must arrange a couple of things. But I am free tonight." Suganthi : "You might come to my place. At what time shall we meet?" Johnson : "I'll be there at eight. Is it all right?" Complete the reported version (fill the blanks): Johnson asked Suganthi . And he said since June. Suganthi explained that back from her holiday in Ooty. Johnson wondered if it. Suganthi told him that she Ooty and that the people so friendly. Johnson wanted to know to the Coakers Walk. Suganthi said that it first trip and that she some pictures. And then she asked him if he Johnson explained that he a couple of things. But he added that he free at night. Suganthi suggested that he place and asked him at what time . Johnson said he there at eight. And finally he asked all right.v

Solution

Fill each blank with the correct reported clause, adjusting tense and pronouns: e.g. 'What are you doing here...?' → 'what she was doing there'; 'I haven't seen you since June' → 'he hadn't seen her since June'; 'I've just come back...' → 'she had just come back...'; 'Did you enjoy it?' → 'he wondered if she had enjoyed it'; and so on, following standard rules of indirect speech.

Answer:

Johnson asked Suganthi what she was doing there and said he hadn't seen her since June. Suganthi explained that she had just come back from her holiday in Ooty. Johnson wondered if she had enjoyed it. Suganthi told him that she loved Ooty and that the people had been so friendly. Johnson wanted to know if she had gone to Coakers Walk. Suganthi said that it was her first trip and that she could show him some pictures. Then she asked him if he was doing anything the next day. Johnson explained that he had to arrange a couple of things, but he added that he was free that night. Suganthi suggested that he might come to her place and asked him at what time they should meet. Johnson said he would be there at eight and finally asked if that was all right.

9G6 questions

Q.GListen to the passage again and answer the questions. 1. Where does Santhiya keep her mobile? 2. What can she use it for? 3. When was she cycling? 4. What happened there? 5. How did Santhiya solve the problem?v

Solution

1. She carries the mobile phone in her bag or pocket. 2. It is useful for calls and communication, calculations, accessing the Internet, news and email, and emergencies. 3. She used it in an emergency last year while on holiday with a friend. 4. Her friend fell off a bicycle and broke her leg in bad weather. 5. She telephoned for help, and a doctor arrived.

Answer:

1. She carries the mobile phone in her bag or pocket. 2. It is useful for calls and communication, calculations, accessing the Internet, news and email, and emergencies. 3. She used it in an emergency last year while on holiday with a friend. 4. Her friend fell off a bicycle and broke her leg in bad weather. 5. She telephoned for help, and a doctor arrived.

Q.G.1"Who took my English book?" He was curious to know who...v

a. took my English
b. had taken his English book.
c. takes his English book.
d. has taken my English book.

Solution

Reported speech: use past perfect for the action prior to reporting: He was curious to know who had taken his English book.

Answer:

b

Q.G.2"Where does Helen live?" Jim wants to know where...v

a. Helen lived.
b. Helen lives.
c. Helen had lived.
d. does Helen live?

Solution

Because the reporting verb 'wants' is present, no backshift: Jim wants to know where Helen lives.

Answer:

b

Q.G.3"Why do volcanoes erupt?" She wondered why...v

a. volcanoes erupt.
b. volcanoes had erupted.
c. volcanoes erupted.
d. did volcanoes erupt?

Solution

General truths remain in present tense when reported: She wondered why volcanoes erupt.

Answer:

a

Q.G.4"Do you know why she is unhappy?" He asked me if ..... unhappyv

a. I know why she is
b. you know why she was
c. did I know why she was
d. I knew why she was

Solution

Reported: He asked me if I knew why she was unhappy. Option d fits the correct reported structure ('if I knew why she was').

Answer:

d

Q.G.5"How many photos have you got?" He wants to know how many....v

a. photos I had got.
b. photos you have got.
c. photos had I got?
d. photos I have got.

Solution

Reporting verb is present ('wants'), so no tense change: He wants to know how many photos I have got. Option d is correct.

Answer:

d

10H5 questions

Q.H.11. Santhiya's parents and friends can always ___________ her.v

Solution

Call or contact.

Answer:

Call or contact.

Q.H.22. Her mobile phone is also a kind of _________________.v

Solution

Information file.

Answer:

Information file.

Q.H.33. On the cycling holiday after the accident Santhiya phoned for __________.v

Solution

Help.

Answer:

Help.

Q.H.44. Mobile phones often ___________ at the wrong moment.v

Solution

Ring.

Answer:

Ring.

Q.H.55. Children can feel ________________ when they have their mobile phones with them.v

Solution

Safe.

Answer:

Safe.

11I1 questions

Q.IPrepare a write up on any one of the following topics given below and present the same before your English teacher. Prepare a welcome address on the occasion of Republic day celebration. Prepare a Vote of thanks on the occasion of Independence day celebration. Mock anchoring for annual day celebration Collect images of some electronic gadgets and play a JAM (just a minute) game by picking one image and talking for a minute about it in your classroom.v

Solution

The task is a classroom activity. Above is a concise, formal welcome address suitable for Class 10 Republic Day celebration. For Vote of Thanks or anchoring, a similar short structured script (opening, acknowledgements, closing) can be prepared on request.

Answer:

Sample welcome address for Republic Day (concise, classroom-ready):

Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends,

A very good morning to one and all. On behalf of the student community, I extend a warm welcome to our chief guest and everyone gathered here to celebrate our Republic Day. Today we honour the spirit of democracy and remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. Let us pledge to uphold the values of justice, liberty and equality. I hope the programmes planned for today will inspire us and strengthen our love for the nation. Thank you and enjoy the celebration.

12J5 questions

Q.1What do you mean by cyber safety?v

Solution

Defined concisely: protection of users and their data from online risks, achieved through secure behaviour and tools.

Answer:

Cyber safety means protecting yourself, your personal information and your devices from online threats such as cyberbullying, identity theft, malware and scams by using safe practices (strong passwords, privacy settings, cautious sharing and verified sources).

Q.2How do you behave in a virtual platform?v

Solution

Gives key behavioural rules for safe and ethical conduct online.

Answer:

Behave respectfully and responsibly: be polite, avoid sharing personal information, respect others' opinions, do not engage in cyberbullying, verify information before sharing, use privacy settings and report abusive behaviour.

Q.3Can we read and access the information free of cost?v

Solution

Explains that access depends on the source and licensing; advises checking permissions.

Answer:

Not always. Some online information is free, but other content may be behind paywalls, subscription services, or restricted by copyright. Always check licensing and access terms.

Q.4Do you think that all the information online can be used without any permission?v

Solution

States the copyright principle and the need for permission or proper licensing.

Answer:

No. Much online content is protected by copyright or other licenses; you must seek permission, follow fair use rules, or use properly licensed/attributed material.

Q.5Which website do you often access? Why?v

Solution

Gives a model personal response; students should replace with their own frequently used site and reason.

Answer:

Answer will vary by student. Example: I often access the educational website 'Khan Academy' because it offers clear lessons, practice exercises and free resources that help me understand school topics better.

13K1 questions

Q.KFill in the missing words in this email. Dear sir, In to your mail, I have prepared a for the Science Fest. Please find the for your kind perusal. I look to hearing from you. Sincerelyv

Solution

Missing words filled as follows: 'response' (In response to your mail), 'report' (I have prepared a report), 'same attached' or 'the same attached' (Please find the same attached), 'forward' (I look forward to hearing from you). This yields a grammatically correct and polite email.

Answer:

Completed email:

Dear Sir,

In response to your mail, I have prepared a report for the Science Fest. Please find the same attached for your kind perusal. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

14L1 questions

Q.LWrite an email to your teacher about the interesting English model that you have prepared for the literary fest.v

Solution

A short formal email with subject, greeting, a brief statement about the model (title), a request for permission/slot and a closing. Body kept within 50 words as required.

Answer:

Subject: Literary Fest — English Model

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have prepared an interesting English model on "Storytelling through Puppetry" for the literary fest. May I present it on the day of the fest? Please let me know the slot and any materials I should bring.

Thank you,
[Your Name]
Class X

15M1 questions

Q.MYou are the receptionist of your school. Your Headmaster instructs you to send a message to all the parents of class X to attend a PTA (Parent Teacher Association) meeting to be held in the following week.v

Solution

A concise formal notice including addressee (parents of Class X), purpose (PTA meeting), date/time/location and polite request for presence, signed by receptionist.

Answer:

Message/Notice:

Dear Parents of Class X,

You are requested to attend the Parent–Teacher Association meeting on Monday, 14th (next week) at 9:00 a.m. in the school auditorium. Your presence is important to discuss students' progress.

Regards,
Receptionist
[School Name]

16N1 questions

Q.NWrite about Your Favourite Sports person/Famous personality/Hobby/Recipe by starting your own blog.v

Solution

Short blog-style post introducing the chosen personality, giving reasons for admiration (qualities and influence), and a personal note on how the writer is inspired. Suitable as a first blog entry; concise and reader-friendly.

Answer:

Blog Post (Title: My Cricket Hero — Virat Kohli)

Virat Kohli is my favourite sports person. His dedication, fitness and passion for the game inspire millions. I admire his consistency and attitude on and off the field. He rose from a young talent to a world-class batsman through hard work and discipline. I try to follow his fitness routine and mental focus in my own life. His humility despite success teaches that talent plus discipline leads to excellence.

17Conversion to Indirect Speech1 questions

Q.76Report the dialogue (fill the blanks). Johnson : "What are you doing here, Suganthi? I haven't seen you since June." Suganthi : "I've just come back from my holiday in Ooty." Johnson : "Did you enjoy it?" Suganthi : "I love Ooty. And the people were so friendly." Johnson : "Did you go to Coakers Walk?" Suganthi : "It was my first trip. I can show you some pictures. Are you doing anything tomorrow?" Johnson : "I must arrange a couple of things. But I am free tonight." Suganthi : "You might come to my place. At what time shall we meet?" Johnson : "I'll be there at eight. Is it all right?"v

Solution

Johnson asked Suganthi what she was doing there and said he hadn't seen her since June. Suganthi explained that she had just come back from her holiday in Ooty. Johnson wondered if she had enjoyed it. Suganthi told him that she loved Ooty and that the people had been so friendly. Johnson wanted to know if she had gone to Coakers Walk. Suganthi said that it was her first trip and that she could show him some pictures. Then she asked him if he was doing anything the next day. Johnson explained that he had to arrange a couple of things, but he added that he was free that night. Suganthi suggested that he might come to her place and asked him at what time they should meet. Johnson said he would be there at eight and finally asked if that was all right.

Answer:

Johnson asked Suganthi what she was doing there and said he hadn't seen her since June. Suganthi explained that she had just come back from her holiday in Ooty. Johnson wondered if she had enjoyed it. Suganthi told him that she loved Ooty and that the people had been so friendly. Johnson wanted to know if she had gone to Coakers Walk. Suganthi said that it was her first trip and that she could show him some pictures. Then she asked him if he was doing anything the next day. Johnson explained that he had to arrange a couple of things, but he added that he was free that night. Suganthi suggested that he might come to her place and asked him at what time they should meet. Johnson said he would be there at eight and finally asked if that was all right.

18G. Tick the right choice (Indirect Speech)5 questions

Q.1He was curious to know who...v

a. took my English
b. had taken his English book.
c. takes his English book.
d. has taken my English book.

Solution

Direct: "Who took my English book?" Reported (past reporting verb): He was curious to know who had taken his English book. Use past perfect for the action before the reporting time.

Answer:

b

Q.2Jim wants to know where...v

a. Helen lived.
b. Helen lives.
c. Helen had lived.
d. does Helen live?

Solution

Direct: "Where does Helen live?" Reporting verb is present (wants), so no backshifting: Jim wants to know where Helen lives.

Answer:

b

Q.3She wondered why...v

a. volcanoes erupt.
b. volcanoes had erupted.
c. volcanoes erupted.
d. did volcanoes erupt?

Solution

Direct: "Why do volcanoes erupt?" This is a general truth; when reporting, the present tense remains: She wondered why volcanoes erupt.

Answer:

a

Q.4He asked me if ..... unhappyv

a. I know why she is
b. you know why she was
c. did I know why she was
d. I knew why she was

Solution

Direct: "Do you know why she is unhappy?" Reported (past reporting verb): He asked me if I knew why she was unhappy. Option d gives the correct clause order for reported speech.

Answer:

d

Q.5He wants to know how many....v

a. photos I had got.
b. photos you have got.
c. photos had I got?
d. photos I have got.

Solution

Direct: "How many photos have you got?" Reporting verb is present (wants), so pronouns change appropriately to the reporter's perspective: He wants to know how many photos I have got. Option d is correct.

Answer:

d