1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 12 Two Gentlemen of Verona

Karnataka 1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 12 Two Gentlemen of Verona

I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase or a sentence each:

Two Gentlemen Of Verona Notes KSEEB Solution Question 1.
Where does the narrator first meet the two boys?
Answer:
On the outskirts of Verona.

Two Gentlemen Of Verona Questions And Answers KSEEB Solution Question 2.
Why doesn’t the driver approve of the narrator buying fruits from the two boys? Does he succeed?
Answer:
Driver Luigi did not approve to buy fruits because of the dirty appearance of the boys, but he did not succeed in his mission.

Gentlemen Of Verona Notes KSEEB Solution Question 3.
List the different things that the boys did to earn their living.
Answer:
Selling fruits, shining shoes, hawking news papers, working as guides and running petty errands.

The Two Gentlemen Of Verona Notes KSEEB Solution Question 4.
In spite of working hard and earning money, the two boys still looked poor because
(a) they were saving money to go to America.
(b) they had other plans.
(c) they wanted to save money for medical expenses.
Answer:
(c) they wanted to save money for medical expenses.

The Gentlemen Of Verona Notes KSEEB Solution  Question 5.
What qualities in the two boys attracted the narrator?
Answer:
Their cheerful competence, unremitting willingness to work, their silent epic of youthful devotion, and their selfless action attracted the narrator.

Two Gentlemen Of Verona Notes Pdf KSEEB Solution Question 6.
Nicola was not pleased when Jacopo asked the narrator to drive them to Poleta as he
(a) did not want a stranger to become involved in their plans.
(b) preferred going to Poleta by train so that he could enjoy the scenery.
(c) did not want to ask anyone for favours.
(d) did not want to take help from someone he did not know well.
Answer:
(c) did not want to ask anyone for favours.

Two Gentlemen Of Verona Notes Class 11 KSEEB Solution Question 7.
Why did the two boys go to Poleta and why did they want the narrator not to follow them?
Answer:
They went to Poleta to look tip on their sister who was undergoing medical treatment and also to make payment for her treatment. They did not want the narrator to follow, because they did nQf want to disturb him and involve him in their trouble.

Gentlemen Of Verona Question Answers KSEEB Solution Question 8.
The narrator did not follow the boys because,
(a) he was not invited to join them.
(b) he was not interested in knowing what the boys were upto.
(c) he wanted to respect their privacy.
Answer:
(c) he wanted to respect their privacy.

Two Gentlemen Of Verona Class 11 KSEEB Solution Question 9.
What had made the two boys and their sister homeless?
Answer:
Their father was killed in the war and a bomb had destroyed their home and they became homeless.

1st Puc English Two Gentlemen Of Verona Notes KSEEB Solution  Question 10.
What does the narrator learn from Lucia’s nurse?
Answer:
He learnt that the two boys had a wealthy background but they were right then in financial trouble but also knew from Lucia that they were adventurous great human beings and selfless who will do any thing for their sister.

Gentleman Of Verona Notes KSEEB Solution Question 11.
The author did not speak to the boys on their return journey because he thought
(a) the boys Would prefer to keep their secret.
(b) the boys were ashamed of their sister’s condition.
(c) they wouldn’t tell him the truth.
(d) the boys might ask him for money for their sister’s treatment.
Answer:
(a) the boys would prefer to keep their secret.

Two Gentlemen of Verona Additional Question and Answer

The Gentleman Of Verona Notes KSEEB Solution Question 12.
How old was the sister of the boys?
Answer:
Twenty two years old.

Question 13.
The boys’ sister got affected by ……………..
(a) tuberculosis
(b) cancer
(c) mental disorder
(d) fever
Answer:
(a) tuberculosis

Question 14.
Where did they go usually on every Sundays?
Answer:
They would visit their village Polcta.

Question 15.
How old are the boys?
Answer:
Nicola, the elder was thirteen and Jacopo was twelve.

Question 16.
Who asks the narrator to drop them at Poleta in his car?
Answer:
Jacopo.

Question 17.
What touched the narrator while driving them back?
Answer:
The silent epic of youthful devotion had touched him deeply.

II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph each:

Question 1.
In what different ways were the boys useful to the narrator?
Answer:
The boys were very useful for the narrator. When the narrator wanted a pack of American cigarettes or seats for the opera, or the name of good restaurant, they were always there in all these needs w ith cheerful competence. They had also taken the author on a guided tour to the different places of interest at verona including Juliet’s tomb.

Question 2.
What do you understand about the boys’ character from their action and behaviour?
Answer:
They boy’s character and behaviour prove that they were selfless, sentimental, adventurous,
hard working, do not involve others in their troubles, do not expect sympathy of others, responsible for their sister, sharing work with each other, never complained their difficulties, optimistic and suitable for the title of the lesson “Two Gentlemen of Verona”.

Question 3.
The boys are evasive in disclosing their plan to the narrator in the story because
(a) they thought he could never understand their plight.
(b) they did not want to share their problem with a stranger.
(c) they did not want to gain anybody’s sympathy.
Answer:
(c) they did not want to gain anybody’s sympathy.

III. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Do you think that the ending comes as a surprise to you? Why?
Ans.
The hard working of Jacopo and Nicola, would bring doubt to anybody who observes them Nobody would think that they work that hard for some serious purpose at that tender age. Naturally, readers would be surprised by the end of the story. Even the narrator is surprised and expressed his admiration for the boys by saluting them in his mind.

Their hard working ways seem like that the boys were greedy, but the inner truth reveals their grit and never say – die attitude. They were really extraordinary’ human beings. The burden of responsibility to their sister and her treatmently heavily on their tiny shoulders never made them bend under its weight or forsake it They were not even sharing their hardships and pain , with others. They were not of the kind to extract sympathy and help from others, especially strangers. They were truly gentlemen. Their fortitude, sacrifice, resilience and courage come as a pleasant surprise.

Question 2.
Had you been in the place of the narrator, would you have behaved differently?
Answer:
Had I been in the place of the narrator. I would have definitely acted in a different maimer. The narrator wanted to respect their personal feelings and did not intrude upon their privacy I would have felt like helping them in some way or the other. I would have either asked them directly the reason why they worked so hard and elicit the answers or I would have financially helped them with whatever I could spare. Maybe, both the options might have resulted in hurting their egos, but that is what my heart would have advised me and I would have done, under the circumstances.

Question 3.
“Appearances are deceptive”. How does the story bring out this idea?
Answer:
The narrator had assumed that the boys were greedy. based on his observation of them working . very hard. But nobody can really know or understand the reality bv outward appearance only.

The narrator had erred in his judgement of the nature of the boys, by seeing the extent of their hard work and thinking that they may be planning to save a lot if money and go to the United States . When he questioned them about their plans they were not hurt, but answered intelligently evading the issue.

Finally, after the visit to Poleta and knowing the truth, he realised their real ’ qualities. So, one should not get prejudiced by the outward appearance without knowing the background facts. This experience of the narrator justifies the quote “Appearances are deceptive”.

Question 4.
War may destroy one’s home but not one’s heart. Discuss the statement with reference to the story of the two boys.
Answer:
War is the element of mass destruction and history’ has plenty of examples of total annihilation of cities and populations. But, it can only destroy the physical structures like houses, buildings and of course humAnswer:It can never crush the spirit of the survivors, as in the case of the boys, Jacopo and Nicola.
They had lost everything in the war including their father and their house.

But, their indomitable spirit, toughens them to face the situation bravely, do their might in the freedom struggle and later take care of their sister’s treatment by the sheer dint of their hard work and determination. They stand out as shining examples for their courage in the face of adversities and in a wav. war has lost to them and they have emerged victorious.

Question 5.
Do you think the story is a telling comment on the true character of a gentleman?
Answer:
The boys were truly ‘gentlemen’, very refined and sensitive in character. They were devoted to their sister, and in order to earn money for her treatment undertook all kinds of jobs available in Verona. They sold fruit, shined shoes, ran errands and hawked newspapers and worked hard throughout the day. This shows that they did not consider any job below their dignity. Though they were not bom to do such jobs, they leamt them and performed them well. Their eagerness to leam and perform varieties of jobs demonstrates a -sacrificing, loving nature which is ready to go to any extent to secure happiness of the loved one. They were also selfless because, very earnestly they saved the money they made to pay for their sister’s treatment but never on clothes or on themselves. Both of them were proud boys.

They did not discuss their problems with anyone, and very few people knew about their sister and her hospitalization. Even when the narrator took them to the hospital, they went in by themselves and did not speak-to him about their sister. They, especially Nicola, did not like to ask for anyone’s help. They display the real characters which exemplify a true gentleman .

The story begins with Luigi’s implication that the two boys might be thieves selling fruits that they had stolen. What unfolds later proves how wrong his suspicion was. The boys prove to be every inch gentlemen, and gain respect from the narrator. They arouse feelings of love and respect in the nurse at the hospital too.

Vocabulary
Collocations

A collocation is two or more words that often go together, These combinations just sound “right” to native English speakers, who use them all the time. On the other hand other combinations may be inappropriate and just sound “wrong”.

Look at these examples:
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1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 9 The Farmer’s Wife

Karnataka 1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 9 The Farmer’s Wife

I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase or a sentence each:

The Farmer’s Wife Notes 1st PUC Question 1.
Who do ‘you’ and ‘I’ in the poem refer to?
Answer:
‘You’ refers to the farmer.
‘I’ refers to the farmer’s wife (speaker).

Farmers Wife Notes 1st PUC Question 2.
Why has the speaker’s husband committed suicide?
Answer:
His failure in growing cotton crops and his inability to repay his loans.

Farmer’s Wife Notes  Question 3.
What series of contrasts does the speaker draw between herself and her husband?
(or)

The Farmer’s Wife Summary 1st PUC Question 4.
What expressions in the poem bring out the contrast between the speaker and her husband’s plight? What difference does this indicate?
Answer:
The poetess contrasted the farmer as virtuous and herself as a sinner. He had gone without having to bend his head in shame and she has to bend her head. He found a release with poison, by poisoning her remaining life. The difference was that he was happy in his death and .she was sad being alive. All his sadness and debts fell on her to take care of. Her husband was a coward to end his life instead of facing them bravely. She was the brave soul ready to face all hardships.

1st Puc English The Farmer’s Wife Notes 1st PUC Question 5.
The farmer’s wife in the poem is,
(a) complaining about her husband’s death.
(b) lamenting the death of her husband.
(c) angry that her husband has left her.
(d) bitter about her husband’s act.
(e) worried about her future.
(f) all of the above.
Answer:
(f) all of the above.

Question 6.
What memories of her husband trouble her now?
Answer:
The memories of him beating her, blaming her, drinking and kicking, trouble her now.

Question 7.
What does the phrase ‘harvest of my womb’ suggest? Why is their plight compared to worm-eaten cotton pod?
Answer:
“Harvest of my womb” refers to her children. Their plight is compared to “worm – eaten cotton pod” because that is what causes the farmers to commit suicide by not getting a good harvest. Worm – eaten cotton pod was the root cause of their tragedy and so was their plight.

Question 8.
To what condition had her husband’s act of committing suicide pushed her?
Answer:
Her husband’s act of committing suicide had pushed her into a bottomless pit.

Question 9.
The poem ends with,
(a) an assertion.
(b) a deep sense of failure and despondency.
(c) a will to survive against all odds.
Answer:
(c) a will to survive against all odds.

The Farmer’s Wife Additional Question and Answer

Question 10.
Which crop did the farmers grow?
Answer:
The farmers grew cotton crop.

Question 11.
What did remain after the death of the farmer?
Answer:
The debt remained after the death of the farmer.

Question 12.
For whom did the widow live?
Answer:
For her four children.

II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph each:

Question 1.
Many times the tone suggests the attitude of the speaker. What kind of attitudes are suggested by the words ‘virtuous’, ‘poor sinner’, ‘he is but a man’, ‘what of this?’, ‘why is this?’
(or)

Question 2.
What kind of questions does the poem raise about the plight of farmers’ widows? Do you think that these questions are only addressed to the speaker’s dead husband?
Answer:
The poem “The Farmer’s Wife” is a tragic poem that reflects the helpless conditions of farmers’ widows. The plight of the widows is explained by one such widow. The poet uses many phrases to contrast her condition with that of her dead husband. She called the farmer as ‘virtuous’ and herself a ‘poor sinner’.

The farmer was unable to pay the debts and he left all the debts to his wife, so she was very sad on his act of committing suicide. The feminist concept was also highlighted in the poem, the phrase “I was born with a head bent” justifies die discrimination in our society between men and women.

Man is born with his head held- high, but a woman is born with her head bent. But he did not face his creditors bravely and left all this to his wife to solve. She accused her husband that he poisoned himself and gone away by poisoning his wife’s existence. She remembered the memories of his beating, blaming, drinking, and kicking haunting her. She never dreamt that he would commit suicide.

It was true that the crop was gone but the debt remained there and dignity had hit the dust. She expresses her helplessness that how would she be able to bear the burden of their four children. She compared her condition with “worm – eaten cotton pods.” She got ambiguity and asked what was that and why he committed suicide.

At last, she confidently asserts her determination to struggle out her life even without her husband for the sake of her children. So, she shows a strong will to survive against all difficulties. Her voice is raised against the society in general.

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1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 2 The School Boy

Karnataka 1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 2 The School Boy

I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase or a sentence each:

The School Boy Notes 1st PUC KSEEB Solution Question 1.
Who, do you think, “I” refers to in the poem?
Answer:
The speaker of the poem (the school boy).

The School Boy Question And Answer 1st PUC KSEEB Solution Question 2.
‘sweet company’ refers to
(a) skylark
(b) huntsman’s horn
(c) bird’s song
(d) all the above three
Answer:
(d) all the above three.

The School Boy Question And Answer Of 1st Puc KSEEB Solution Question 3.
What drives the boy’s joy away?
Answer:
Going to school drives the boy’s joy away.

1st Puc English Notes The School Boy KSEEB Solution Question 4.
How do the little ones spend the day in the school?
Answer:
The little ones spend the day in fear and mourning.

The School Boy Summary 1st Puc In English KSEEB Solution Question 5.
What does ‘cage’ stand for, in the poem?
Answer:
School.

The School Boy Poem Questions And Answers 1st PUC KSEEB Solution Question 6.
Pick the phrase from the following which doesn’t refer to formal schooling:
(a) buds are nipped
(b) fruits are gathered
(c) plants are stripped
(d) blossoms are blown away
Answer:
(b) fruits are gathered

The School Boy 1st PUC KSEEB Solution Question 7.
Relate the seasons mentioned under column A with the stages of life under column B.

A B
1. spring
2. summer
3. winter
(a) youth
(b) old age
(c) childhood

Answer:

A B
1.   spring
2.    summer
3.    winter
(c) childhood
(a) youth
(b) old age

The School Boy Additional Question and Answer

The School Boy Class 11 KSEEB Solution Question 8.
One of the things that the boy likes to do in the poem ‘The School Boy’ is ………………
Answer:
the company of the skylark.

The School Boy Notes Class 11 KSEEB Solution Question 9.
The boy has nice company in the poem with .
(a) the skylark
(b) other boys
(c) the huntsmen
(d) the books
Answer:
(a) the skylark

Question 10.
The boy goes to school on a
Answer:
summer morning.

Answer the following questions in a paragraph each:

Question 1.
What does the school boy love to do on a summer morn? What drives his joy away?
Answer:
The boy would love to rise early in a summer morning. He would love to hear the birds sing sitting on every tree. He would love to hear to the sound of horns of hunters at far away places. He would love to sing with the skylarks accompanying him in his singing. All those sweet companys were welcome to him and make those mornings a pleasure to enjoy.

Question 2.
Describe the boy’s experience in the school.
Answer:
The boy was not happy in the school because it took away his joy and made him to sit under restrictions. He cried and was scared in the school, he did not get any happiness from the books. He felt the school like a prison, he never learnt anything there and never got any knowledge.

Question 3.
According to the poet how does formal education curb a learner’s potential?
Answer:
Formal education is the obstacle for free learning to the children. Children prefer nature – learning than formal schooling. The restrictions of formal schooling make children to detest their learning. Hence the poet questions when the buds are nipped and ‘blossoms blown away’, and ‘tender plants are stripped’, how can a child get happiness in learning.

III. Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
Formal schooling not only takes away the joy of childhood but also hinders the child’s growth forever. Explain.
(or)

Question 2.
Do you think the poet is arguing against education? Discuss.
Answer:
The poet William Blake relevantly argues on the education of the. children. He says that the boy is very happy being with the nature and he learns freely in the nature as he loves to rise happily in the summer morning. But when he thinks of school, his happiness disappears and he feels the school as a prison.

The boy does not think freely in the school. The poet excellently says that the boy sits in the school in fear and anxiety and he questions how he can learn the subjects. When the child loses his happiness he doesn’t show interest in learning and it becomes major obstacle’ for his mental and physical growth.

The poet emphasises on the nature. He says, the boy gets happiness in the singing of a bird and watching the huntsman. Nature is a sweet company to him. But when the boy enters formal schooling, he spends the time in irritation and anxiety. The poet stresses on free-learning arid informal schooling, that is learning in nature. That helps to widen his mental horizon and physical growth.

The poet is not arguing against education but discourages the formal schooling and encourages informal learning. He gives a valuable advice to the parents to give a lot of sweet memories of learning in the childhood, so that the child gets all round development and ensures the future of nation.

Totally, the poem is an excellent attempt to bring out the torture felt by the children at formal schooling. The poem gives the message to discourage formal schooling and encourage free learning for children.

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1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 6 Babar Ali

Karnataka 1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections 6 Babar Ali

I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase or a sentence each:

Babar Ali Summary Class 11 KSEEB Solution Question 1.
Where does Babar Ali run classes for poor children?
Answer:
Babar Ali runs classes at his village in Murshidabad in West Bengal.

Babar Ali Questions And Answers KSEEB Solution Question 2.
How is Babar Ali’s routine described by the writer?
Answer:
Babar Ali wakes up every morning at seven and starts his day by doing some household chores. Then he attends classes as a student of class XII. After school hours, he makes his way to an afternoon school where he is the headmaster which he runs for the underprivileged children from the surrounding villages, free of cost.

Babar Ali Notes Class 11 KSEEB Solution Question 3.
Give a picture of Babar Ali’s school.
Answer:
It is a dilapidated concrete structure, covered with half tom posters. Inside, in a tiny, dank room behind a desk Babar Ali sits and runs his school, where about 800 under privileged kids are taught free of cost. Behind the office is Babar’s home.

Babar Ali An Inspiration Questions And Answers KSEEB Solution Question 4.
Why is Babar Ali called a fortunate soul in his village?
Answer:
Unlike most of the children in his village, Babar Ali has gone to school and got formal education. (His father is a jute seller and they have their own thatched house and space all around) His father even though he himself was a school dropout believes that education is man’s true religion and has supported Babar’s venture.

1st Puc English Notes Babar Ali KSEEB Solution Question 5.
What, according to Babar’s father, is true religion?
Answer:
Education is a man’s true religion.

Babar Ali Lesson Questions And Answers KSEEB Solution Question 6.
Why is sending children to school, a costly affair for parents?
Answer:
Because they have to pay for uniforms and books.

Babar Ali Is A Wonder And Inspiration For Others Discuss Question 7.
Tulu Rani Hazra is
(a) a widow.
(b) an illiterate educationalist.
(c) a literate educationalist.
(d) a fishmonger.
Answer:
(d) a fishmonger.

Babar Ali Is A Wonder And Inspiration For Others Question 8.
The teaching staff of Babar Ali’s school is made up of
(a) appointed teachers.
(b) high school student volunteers,
(c) teachers from other schools.
(d) teachers from Ali’s village.
Answer:
(b) high school student volunteers

1st Puc English Babar Ali Lesson Notes KSEEB Solution Question 9.
Babar All gets the children to listen by ………………
(a) using the rod.
(b) sparing the rod.
(c) making friends with them.
(d) taking advantage of the age gap.
Answer:
(b) sparing the rod.

Babar Ali Additional Question and Answer

Babar Ali Class 11 KSEEB Solution Question 10.
What is the strength of the students in Babar Ali’s school?
Answer:
800 students.

Babar Ali Is A Wonder, An Inspiration For Others. Discuss Question 11.
How does he become an inspiration to millions of youth?
Answer:
By helping hundreds of children to get educated.

Question 12.
What proverb does the story of Babar Ali underline?
Answer:
“Where there is a will there is a way”.

II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph each:

Question 1.
Why do you think Babar Ali took the initiative to start his own school?
Answer:
Though children are provided free education, sending children to school is not entirely free of cost. Although children are taught for free, they still have to pay for uniforms, books etc. Many families cannot send their children to school. Thus, instead of going to school, most of the boys help out their families by working in shops as day labourers, grass cutters etc. Girls work as maid servants in the village, where they cook, clean, wash clothes and dishes for their employers Babar wanted to change this. So he took the initiative of opening his very own school.

Question 2.
‘What started as a game resulted in a much sought after school for the underprivileged’. Explain.
Answer:
Babar Ali started his school at the age of nine. In fact his school “Anand Siksha Niketan” grew out of a game. Initially the children used to play with Babar as a teacher. His friends had never seen the inside of a school, so they enjoyed playing students.

They ended up learning arithmetic and enjoying it. In 2002, this game got institutionalized with a strength of eight. Word spread and the numbers grew’. Many friends of Ali and Non- Govemment Organisations, IAS officers and local cops donated rice for midday meals. At last Government took initiative to provide rice to the school. Now the school has 800 students in total, with 10 volunteer teachers teaching for classses one to eight. It is a godsent opportunity for the poor children of the neighbouring villages,

Question 3.
Do you think that Babar Ali’s act of thoughtfulness has enabled the poor children move towards growth? Discuss.
Answer:
Babar’s act of thoughtfulness is illuminating many students’ lives and he is building their future. He is the man whom all youth, should follow. He is the icon of educationists. He is the model for several poor people who are coming up in their education.

He is the inspiration for institutions and a lesson to learners. His good thought of changing the lives of the poor in society is what is needed for this country. Amidst all selfish people, he is one outstanding selfless person who proves the quote ‘nothing is impossible’.

He has proved that ‘man may be single but can achieve multiple goals’. His teaching for the underprivileged is an excellent thought which provides for a better education for all poor people to hope for a better tomorrow.

III. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
According to Nasiruddin ‘education is a man’s true religion.’ How does Babar Ali’s school prove this?
Answer:
‘Education is a true religion’ is a fine thought of Nasiruddin, Babar Ali’s father. When people all over are quarrelling about their religions and castes, he is the man who gives education importance and says it is the trae religion. One can steal anything, but nobody can steal knowledge. It is the immortal light which lights up millions of other lights. He sums it up by saying. ‘Education is a true religion’.

Inspired by these words, many have understood the value of education and its uses and have started sending their children to schools. Babar’s commitment in helping these people is undeniable and the fact that from eight students in the beginning how his school has grown to cater for eight hundred, shows how- he has changed the people around him and drawn the children to school. Babar is a shining example for the quote ‘where there is a will there is a way’.

Inspite of being only a teenager instead of whiling away his time playing in the fields, he had a vision and followed it and motivated others into following him. This literacy movement should not stop at this, but should spread to other places also, igniting other like minded souls to take the initiative to dream, work for and realise a better tomorrow for India. Babar Ah has become a legend in his youth only and stands tall as a youth icon for the world to emulate.

Question 2.
The increasing strength of Babar Ali’s school reflects the transformation in our society’s attitude towards education. Substantiate.
Answer:
Babar Ali’s school was started when he was only nine, while playing a game. Very soon, children began to love his way of teaching and flocked to his ‘school’. Babar did not charge any fee for his teaching. He also got the help of the local educated people, who came and taught the children, Babar was successful in getting the help of nine high school student volunteers.

The oldest and most educated of them is Debarita who goes to College in Behrampur. Babar himself studies in class XII in a school quite far from his house. He commutes the long distance, attends classes in the mornings and comes back in the afternoons to his ‘school’ to teach youngsters who have worked hard in the mornings and are now ready for learning.

The fact that his school is entirely free, he and his staff teach well, there is a midday meal, and his school is recognized by the West Bengal Government, attracts many students to his school. The increasing strength of his school just shows how7 eager people are to get their children educated, and how7 good, selfless work gets noticed by people soon.

Those who cannot afford education in the regular schools, do not mind sending their children to learn from teachers like Babar. This only proves that Indians are realizing the significance of education in life.

Question 3.
Do you feel that Babar Ali’s initiation is a success story? Explain.
Answer:
The initiation is a definite success. Babar Ali’s intention when he started his school was to help the less fortunate people by providing free education. Today, more and more under privileged people have utilized this opportunity of his and are coming up in society.

Moreover we can clearly see that Babar Ali’s action has inspired millions of people around the world – If more people take part to change the world for the better, there will be a greater success than he would have wished for Babar Ali has brought about the change he wanted to see in his surroundings.

If a young boy from a village-had the will and determinations to make a change in the world out there, it is not right on own part to remain as mute spectators but we must also actively participate towards bringing the change.

Vocabulary

Homophones
Homophones are words with similar sound but different spelling and meaning. Consult a dictionary to know their meaning and use them in your own sentences.
e.g.
1 . cite, sight, site
2. bored, board
3. steel, steal
4. hair, hare
5. weather, whether
6. some, sum
7. right, write
Answer:
1. cite, sight, site
cite – The teacher cites many instances to make the students understand a particular topic.
sight – I sighted a rabbit amidst the bushes.
site – My father is planning to build a huge building in his big site.

2. Bored, Board
Bored – I was bored to watch the movie.
Board – The teacher writes on the black board.

3. Steel, steal
Steel – Steel is a strong metal.
Steal – One should not steal other’s ideas.

4. Hair, hare
Hair – Lalitha has long hair.
Hare – The hare runs fast.

‘5. Weather, whether
Weather – The weather was very pleasant yesterday.
Whether – I don’t know whether I can climb the hill.

6. Some, sum
Some – Some people are sitting in the park.
Sum – Einstein helped a little school girl to solve the sum.

7. Right, write
Right – All the living creatures have their right on this earth.
Write – I write a letter.
Right – Kamal’s answer was right.

Homonyms
Homonyms are words with the same sound and spelling, but with a different meanings.
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Use the above words in your own sentences so as to get both the meanings. One is done for you.
1. The dogs bark all night.
2. The barks of some trees are very thick.

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1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 8 Watchman of the Lake

Karnataka 1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 8 Watchman of the Lake

1. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase or a sentence each:

Watchman Of The Lake Notes 1st PUC Question 1.
Why was the headman in a hurry to complete the road work?
Answer:
Because the King was due to arrive at the village, the next day.

Watchman Of The Lake 1st PUC Question 2.
The village headman asked Mara to keep away from the road workers because…
Answer:
He was disturbing the workers.

The Watchman Of The Lake Notes Question 3.
How did Mara manage to draw the attention of the King? Why?
Answer:
Mara jumped down from the tree and drew? the attention of the King. He wanted to inform him about the Goddess’ command to build a tank for ‘Veda’ the river.

Watchman Of The Lake Questions And Answers 1st PUC Question 4.
The Goddess’ command to Mara was to
Answer:
Build a tank for ‘Veda’.

Watchman Of The Lake Summary 1st PUC Question 5.
How does the King respond to Mara’s information about the tank?
Answer:
The King asked Mara to accompany him the next day to his capital.

Watchman Of The Lake Summary Class 11 Question 6.
What did Mara advise his son for saving the lake and the creatures?
Answer:
Mara advised his son to guard the lake when he would be gone. He also advised him not to allow- any hunters or fishermen to pollute the lake.

Question 7.
Why did the visitor approach Mara?
Answer:
The visitor approached Mara to ask water for the parched fields of his village.

Question 8.
Mara rushed to the King because he wanted to save
(a) his own life.
(b) the King.
(c) the lake.
Answer:
(c) the lake.

Question 9.
Mara was trembling at the KING’S palace because
(a) he was afraid of the King.
(b) he was drenched in the rain.
(c) he was worried about the lake.
Answer:
(c) he was worried about the lake.

Question 10.
On what condition did Mara make the Goddess wait for him?
Answer:
To wait until his return after informing the King about the impending calamity.

Watchman of the Lake Additional Question and Answer

Question 11.
Why did the head man scold Mara?
Answer:
He was scolded by the headman as he was sharing his vision with his neighbours.

Question 12.
What was the capital of the King?
Answer:
Sakkarepatna.

Question 13.
After hearing the dream, how did the headman react?
Answer:
The headman ordered Mara not to repeat it again and he felt like kicking him.

II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph each:

Question 1.
What was the significance of Mara’s dream?
Answer:
Mara’s dream focuses on the development of village people to get water the whole year from river Veda. It says to build a tank to hold the waters of river Veda.

Question 2.
What instructions did Mara give his son about the lake and the creatures? What light do these instructions throw on Mara’s character?
Answer:
Mara advised his son to take care of the lake and not to allow any fishermen to the tank. The creatures should not be killed in that sacred place. This advice to his son reflects the helping nature of Mara. Mara never thought of himself even for a day. He always thought of others. So he advised his son to protect the tank for the sake of the village. He also advised his son to dedicate his descendents to protect the tank.

Question 3.
Bring out the significance of the sacred spot that Mara describes to the King.
Answer:
The place was very sacred. Water had flowed on since the day Hanuman took the Sanjeevini. Its birth was in the fleeting mists of the mountain top. and on its w ax’ through rare flow ers and forests, it has come down to their village. River Veda carried nectar in its bosom which revived Gods and nourished mortals. But, in summer Veda stops flowing and villagers die of drought. To get water the whole year, they need to build a tank for Veda. That was the significance of . that place. It was the place where sanjeevini grew.

Question 4.
How did-Mara react to the Goddess when she appeared before him for
(a) the first time?
(b) the second time?
Answer:
(a) The first time when the Goddess appeared before him, he was very content and happy as she w as very beautiful and peaceful and she gave a command to him to build a tank for Veda. Her appearance was a great pleasure for him and he saw her as a peaceful mother.

(b) When the Goddess appeared for the second time, it was terrible and Veda was thundering down from the mountain. The Goddess’ eyes were wild and gleamed with a strange light. She carried a sword in her hand and she had splashed her forehead with vermilion. She was aggressive and Mara was afraid of her and prayed to appease her.

III. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Was the headman justified in calling Mara a lunatic? Give reasons.
Answer:
The headman thought that Mara was a lunatic as he was wandering around without any work and also disturbing other workmen who were busy laying a road. He had shared with some of the workers and the headman his dream about the Goddess and the Tank.

The headman was not convinced and thought that Mara was only fooling around. Even though Mara’s dream about the Goddess’ instructions to build a tank to hold the waters of river Veda would have been for the benefit of the village, he was not taken seriously.

In fact, to avoid Mara meeting the King with his story about the Goddess, the headman made Bhima one of his workmen to keep Mara captive under his care till the King’s passing their village. But Mara managed to outwit Bhima and landed in front of the King from a tree and spoke to the King about his dream.
The headman was prejudiced against Mara in calling him a lunatic and definitely not justified in his conclusion.

Question 2.
“Nature is both productive and destructive”. How does the play bring out this idea?
Answer:
Basically nature is goodness personified. It showers its blessings on people in abundance. People must respect what nature provides them and reciprocate by not destroying nature. When people take care of the nature and environment, it protects them. Rivers, trees, hills are all part of nature and they are all for the benefit of mankind. When man cuts down the trees, blasts the hills etc., nature’s imbalance causes floods, land slides and other calamities.

Water flows in a river, and if used wisely serves for drinking, irrigation and other uses. In dry season there may not be enough water, so excess water coming in torrents during monsoon should be stored by constructing tanks for the waters of the rivers. When the rivers are over polluted, it results in overflow and floods causing loss of livers, lands and properties. Nature that way, is both productive and destructive.

Question 3.
How differently did Mara treat the fisherman and the visitor?
Answer:
Mara treated the fisherman in a harsh way because he had violated the command of the Goddess and the orders of the King that the place was sacred and no life was to be taken there. The fisherman was catching fish there. Mara warned him not to repeat the same crime again there. Mara’s duty was to look after the tank in a peaceful manner ensuring that no harm befalls any living creature there and the tank does not get polluted by man or beast.

To the visitor from the farthest part of the kingdom, he spoke softly with kind words and offered him some food also. The visitor’s village was facing a water scarcity the crops were parching and cattle dying. He wanted some water to be let from the tank. Maraassured him that by the King’s orders, water was there for everybody to share and that he will do the needful. It shows that Mara was strict while enforcing the rules but was fair and humane with people’s problems and ready to help those is need.

Question 4.
Why do you think Mara asked the King to make his son, son’s son and so on, the watchman of the lake?
Answer:
Mara was instrumental in getting a tank constructed at the village for the waters of river Veda. His dream about the Goddess insisting on the tank was the reason for the King to build the tank and the King rightfully appointed Mara to take care of the tank. Mara felt that it was the noblest job to provide water to the village and to the other parts of the kingdom and ensuring that the tank does not get polluted by man or beast. Also, as it was a sacred place, no harm should befall any living being there.

After some years, when the Goddess again appeared in Mara’s dream and threatened to destroy the tank, he pleaded with the Goddess for permission to go to inform the King and to wait for his return before destroying the tank.

But Mara in an act of supreme sacrifice persuaded the King to kill him in order to prevent his return and thereby save the tank. He loved his noble work so much, that he requested the King to appoint his descendents as caretakers of the lake after his death.

Question 5.
In what way do you think Mara’s sacrifice saved the lake? What sacrifices need to be made to save the lakes today?
Answer:
Mara’s sacrifice remains eternal in the history of men who saved lakes. He was the man who didn’t think about himself even for a single day .but always about others. In other words, his social service is unforgettable to the society, he is the great environmentalist whom the modem materialists must follow and adore to protect the nature. Mara’s sacrifice of (leaving his body) taking his last breath is ultimate.

Of course, today’s people cannot do that much but have to sacrifice a little of their wants and needs to protect nature. People should not pollute rivers in the name of ‘yatras’ and funerals. All superstitious beliefs and must be stopped now.

Man must live according to his needs and not for his wants. For this, he has to follow the examples of tribals who live a contented life with whatever they get. They do not torture the nature for coal or gold and live in a simple w ay. If men leam to lead a simple life that is the greatest sacrifice to protect the nature from calamities.

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1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 1 The Gentlemen of the Jungle

Karnataka 1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 1 The Gentlemen of the Jungle

I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase or a sentence each:

The Gentlemen Of The Jungle Textbook Questions And Answers Question 1.
What favour did the elephant ask the man on a rainy day?
Answer:
The Elephant asked the man to give a place for its trunk to protect it from the rain.

The Gentlemen Of The Jungle Question 2.
According to the man, his hut had room only for him. True/False.
Answer:
False.

Gentlemen Of The Jungle Notes Question 3.
How did the elephant sneak into the man’s hut?
Answer:
The Elephant first put his trunk inside the hut, slowly he pushed his head also in and finally he threw the man out in the rain.

Gentlemen Of The Jungle Question 4.
According to the elephant, the man can afford to remain in the rain because:
(a) The skin of the man is harder than any other animal
(b) The skin of the elephant is delicate.
(c) The skin of the elephant is harder than that of the man.
Answer:
(b). The skin of the elephant is delicate.

The Gentlemen Of The Jungle Notes Question 5.
How did the lion decide to solve the problem?
Answer:
The lion decided to appoint a Commission of Enquiry to look into the matter and report accordingly. „

The Gentlemen Of The Jungle Textbook Questions And Answers Pdf Question 6.
What kind of judgement did the man expect?
Answer:
The man expected an impartial judgement.

The Gentlemen Of The Jungle 1st Puc Notes Question 7.
Why was the man unhappy with the members of the Commission of Enquiry?
Answer:
The man was unhappy because there were no members in the Commission of Enquiry from his side.

Question 8.
Why was .the man told that only jungle animals would be on the Jungle Commission?
Answer:
Because others could not understand the laws of jungle.

Question 9.
According to the elephant, the man had invited him into the hut:
(a) to save his skin.
(b) to give shelter to his trunk.
(c) to save the hut from the hurricane.
(d) to fill the empty space in the hut.
Answer:
(c) to save the hut from the hurricane.

Qjuestion 10.
In whose favour was the judgement given?
Answer:
The judgement was given-in favour of the elephant.

Question 11.
Why did the man accept the suggestion of building a new hut?
Answer:
Because, the man was afraid of the members of the commission that they may pose danger for him.

Question 12.
How did the man buy peace finally?
Answer:
The man set fire to the new hut and burnt all the jungle animals.

The Gentlemen of the Jungle Additional Question and Answer

Question 13.
Name one of the members appointed to the Commission of Enquiry in ‘The Gentlemen of the Jungle’.
(or)
Who were the members of the Commission of Enquiry in ‘The Gentlemen of the Jungle’.?
Answer:
Mr. Rhinoceros, Mr. Buffalo, Mr. Alligator, The Rt. Hon Mr. Fox and Mr. Leopard.

Question 14.
Who were appointed as the Chairman and the Secretary of ‘Commission of Enquiry’?
Answer:
The Chairman – The Rt. Hon Mr. Fox.
The Secretary – Mr. Leopard.

Question 15.
Who was the King of the jungle in ‘The gentlemen of the Jungle’?
Answer:
The Lion.

Question 16.
The Lion wanted to have ……….. in his kingdom.
Answer:
Peace and tranquility.

Question 17.
A Royal commission was again appointed to
(a) look into Mr. Rhino occupying the second hut.
(b) reinvestigate the matter
(c) have peace and’ tranquility.
(d) give impartial judgment
Answer:
(a) look into Mr. Rhino occupying the second hut.

II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph each:

Question 1.
Why was the Commission of enquiry appointed by the King of the jungle?
Answer:
The Commission of enquiry was appointed to look into the dispute that arose between the man and the elephant and to give judgement accordingly. The King of the jungle also assured the man of impartial judgement and appreciated him for making friendship with the jungle animals.

Question 2.
Why did the animals decide not to have anyone from the man’s side on the Commission of Enquiry?
Answer:
The animals were of the opinion that no man would understand their jungle laws and more over they underestimated the man’s knowledge, power and his education. They were also of the view that man could not understand their cunning imperial and partial laws. They were over confident about their intelligence and judging power. So they decided not to have anyone from the man’s side on the Commission of enquiry.

Question 3.
How did the elephant justify its act of occupying the hut?
Answer:
The elephant went to the man when it was in difficulty and asked him to give a place to keep its trunk to protect it from rain. Man showed sympathy and gave permission to keep its trunk only, as there was enough place only for its trunk and himself. But the elephant slowly sneaked in and occupied the whole hut and threw him out, by saying that it would protect his hut from the hurricane.

Question 4.
Do you think the verdict by the Commission of enquiry was on the expected lines? Why?
Answer:
The verdict was as expected, as all the members of commission were in favour of the elephant. Moreover, the elephant had arranged for a delicious meal to all the animals of the commission. The animals were also not caring for the powerless man and enjoyed the dictator’s policy and gave a partial judgement. They also did not include members from the man’s side in the commission.

Question 5.
What fate awaited the man each time he built a new house?
Answer:
The man did not get justice in the elephant’s ease. So he built a new house instead of opposing the commission’s verdict / judgement. He was afraid of the animals, that if he ignored the judgement they could pose danger for him. So he obeyed the judgement and built a new house. But no sooner had he built another hut, then Mr. Rhinoceros occupied it. Next time Mr. Buffalo, then Mr. Leopard, Mr. Hyena and the rest occupied the huts that he was building.

III. Answer the following questions:

Question 1.
Do you agree with the action of the man at the end? Why?
Answer:
The man was exploited by all the animals of the commission and each time he built new huts, Mr. Rhinoceros, Mr. Buffalo, Mr. Leopard, Mr. Hyena and others occupied them. So, he was very much irritated with the animals’ behaviour and he lost faith injustice.

He waited for an opportunity to take revenge against the animals. Accordingly, when he built a new hut Mr. Rhinoceros came to occupy it, but the elephant had already occupied the hut. Other animals also came to occupy the hut and they all quarrelled amongst themselves.

And while they were fighting, the man used this opportunity to get revenge and peace. He set the hut on fire and killed all the animals of the jungle. This action of the man was just and apt to the situation and circumstances.

The animals’ imperial policy reminds us of the colonial policy Of whites over blacks. The man is symbolic of the black pedple and revolted against the dominance of the brutal whites. So, his action is justified with this apt quote “Peace is costly, but it is worth the expense”.

Question 2.
“An act of kindness is misunderstood as weakness”. Discuss this with reference to the story.
Answer:
The story ‘The Gentlemen of the Jungle’ is a very apt description of the modem colonial countries. The author has brought out excellently the theme of colonialism and the exploitation of the oppressed countries by America and the European countries.

In the story the man was kind enough to allow the elephant to put its trunk inside his hut when it was caught in a heavy thunderstorm. But the elephant instead of being thankful slowly pushed itself inside the hut and flung the man out. When the man started to argue, none of the animals supported him. After a commission of enquiry gave its verdict in the elephant’s favour, the man was forced to build a fresh hut, which again was usurped by another animal.

All his new huts were taken over by other animals. Finally, out of frustration and anger, he built a bigger hut and when all the animals were lighting for the ownership, burnt it down along with the animals .The story gives the message that one should not be too kind to others as it can be misused and the kindness assumed as weakness. The man is symbolic of the oppressed countries which were exploited by the Americans and Europeans represented by the animals.

Americans and Europeans’ initially came to these places asking for permission to trade and a place to set up shop. Slowly they took over the countries and started ruling them.Jt cautions the innocents to be wary of the cheats and exploiters in life Also, there is a veiled warning to the oppressors that they cannot continue to exploit the weak countries, because once they realise their real strength and revolt, the oppressors will be destroyed completely.

Question 3.
“Peace is costly but it is worth the expense.” What is the ironical significance of this statement?
Answer:
It is ironical that wars are continuously waged by countries in order to establish peace. Countries have a wrong notion that violent attacks on others will force the country into submission and have peace. But whereever peace is achieved, it is the silence of the dead and not the peace of the satisfied. There will be resentment in the mind of the country which has been subjugated

This resentment will, sooner or later, surface and lead to confrontation again. For instance, Germany rose again for world war II after its defeat in the I world war. Such ‘peace’ is not worthwhile. In the story, the man is free of all exploitation by the animals after he kills them, but he is left lonely without any friends at all. That was the price he had to pay for securing peace through violence.

It takes a lot of effort from everyone concerned to achieve peace in a country, and it can happen only when everyone is aware of the necessity for peace, and is motivated to achieve it through peaceful means. Otherwise, the Government has to secure peace only by demonstrating its superior power and bulldozing the citizens into submission.

Question 4.
Every fable ends with a moral. What ‘moral’ do you find in this story?
Answer:
The author, Jomo Kenyatta concludes the story ‘The Gentlemen of the Jungle’ by quoting ‘Peace is costly but it is worth the expense’. What the author is trying to convey to us through this short story is that in a society one’s weakness can be misused by the dominating people and this would ultimately lead the weaker section to have to leave the society.

He is trying to instill the idea in the readers’ mind that the suppressed minority in a society will eventually rise to seek power He stands by his ground by saying that the dominated majority can fool the minority over a period oftime but not forever.

No one likes to be treated as a slave in a society and equality is what everyone desires. The moral of the story emphasizes to its readers that one should stop colonialism and discrimination. It comes from the old saying ‘treat others the way you want to be treated’.

Question 5.
Do you think that the story can be read as a political satire on colonialism?
Answer:
Usually, animals are portrayed in fables and folk tales as innocent; whereas man is shown as the intruder and the evil being. The present story reverses this trend and portrays the animals as greedy and exploitative, whereas man is shown as innocent and submissive.

This stark reversal of roles makes us think of the real message of the story. Yes, it can be read as a political satire on colonialism because this was how the colonizers occupied the various countries in Africa and Asia. They came as innocent traders who got exposed to the bountiful resources of these countries.

Going back to their native countries, they described the wealth of the countries and inspired trade which soon led to colonization. Further, it was the meek, submissive nature of the colonized countries, like that of the man in the story, that’ emboldened the European nations to exploit them mercilessly.

The story gives a warning to all colonizing countries that if they take the colonized countries for granted, that might also be exterminated like the 1 animals in the story. The story can be read as a very good political satire on colonialism, since otherwise, the characters of the elephant and the rhinoceros, which are truly very meek and peaceful animals in real life, have no relevance.

Vocabulary Word Classes
Words are fundamental units in every sentence. All words belong to categories called word classes or parts of speech. These classes are assigned to words by taking into consideration their form and function.

Look at the following sentences.
1. The lion said, “I command my ministers to appoint a Commission of Enquiry”.
2. The elephant, obeying the command of his master, got busy with other ministers to appoint the Commission of Enquiry.
In sentence (1) the word ‘command’ is a verb whereas in sentence (2) it is a noun.
Here are some words which remain the same in their form while functioning as verb or noun.
matter, act, fear, wish, grumble, etc.

Make a list of similar words.
There are words which change their form to function as a different class or part of speech. Look at ,the following table.

Fill in the blanks in the table below with the appropriate form of the word.

Verb Noun Adjective
decide decision decisive
declare declaration declarative
expand expansion expandable
argue argument argumentative
educate education educational

Fill in the blanks in the table below with the appropriate form of the word.

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb
Understand Understandably
Accommodation
Effective
Clearness Clearly
Fool Foolish
Considerable
Protect Protectively

Answer:

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb
Understand Understanding Understanding Understandably
Accommodate Accommodation Accommodating Accommodatingly
Effect Effectiveness Effective Effectively
Clear Clearness Clear Clearly
Fool Foolishness Foolish Foolishly
Consider Consideration Considerable Considerably
Protect Protection Protective Protectively

Fill in the blanks using the noun form of the verbs given in brackets:

1. The faces of the animals were capable of no other ………… (express) except a perpetual smile after the verdict.
2. The old woman stopped singing where there was a slight ………… (disturb).
3 . Students learnt the correct ………… (pronounce) of the words.
4. The lion was too hasty in his ………… (judge).
5. Mara stood in ………… (amaze) looking at the lake.
Answer:
(1) expression
(2) disturbance
(3) pronunciation
(4) judgement
(5) amazement

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1st PUC English Workbook Answers Articulation Word Order

Karnataka 1st PUC English Workbook Answers Articulation Word Order

To make meaningful sentences words need to be arranged in a particular order.

A. I. Arrange the words to make affirmative sentences.
1. like /I/ you
2. French /I/ speak
3. hates / pigeons / he
4. The girls/song/a/sing
5. sell/flowers/we
6. you/to see/me/he/wants
7. feed/you/my/cat/can
8. sister/has/my/got/a dog
9. must/the book/read/you
10. buy/milk/he/wants/to
Answer:
1. I like you.
2. I speak French.
3. He hates pigeons.
4. The girls sing a song.
5. We sell flowers.
6. He Wants me to see you. / He wants you to see me.
7. You can feed my cat.
8. My sister has got a dog.
9. You must read the book.
10 . He wants to buy milk.

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II. Arrange the words to make negative sentences. Place time expressions at the end of the sentences.

1. Our holiday / will / at home / we / not / spend / next year
2. did /I/ him / see / not / last night / at the disco
3. to a party / not / we / tonight / going / are
4. will / the letter / not / next week / send / you / she
5. not / the truth / did / he / tell / you / yesterday
6. to the cinema / we / want / not / do / tonight / to go
7. play / did / he / on Sunday / not / the piano
8. not / now/ she / inEngland / is
9. eat / in winter / ice cream / do / not /I
10. right now / have / not / we / time / do
Answer:
1. We will not spend our holiday at home next year.
2. I did not see him at the disco last night.
3. We are not going to a party tonight.
4. She will not send you the letter next week.
5. He did not tell you the truth yesterday.
6. We do not want to go to the cinema tonight.
7. He did not play the piano on Sunday.
8. She is not in England now.
9. I do not eat ice-cream in winter.
10. We do not have time right now.

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III. Rearrange the segments to form questions.

1. accept the judgement / did the man / the jungle lords / of?
2. Mara tie / the creeper / to a tree / why did?
3. was the thief / his attitude / really humane / in / ?
4. does technology / in contrast / to religion / stand?
5. treated as / a / was Mara / mad man?
6. retain / did Douglass / his / self confidence?
7. why did / the farmer / suicide / commit?
8. the narrator / how does / go / to Verona?
9. what did / do / during the German invasion / the boys?
10. the crude realities of life / is love / of any value / before?
11. who / the window / broke? .
12. How/your grandmother/is ?
13 . did / she ./ her homework / in my room / do ?
14. Talaguppa Station / does / leave / the train / when?
15. conduct / classes / where / Babar Ali / does ?
16. has been cursed / which / a sage / creeper / by ?
Answer:
1. Did the man accept the judgement of the jungle lords?
2. Why did Mara tie the creeper to a tree?
3. Was the thief really humane in his attitude?
4. Does technology stand in contrast to religion?
5. Was Mara treated as a mad man?
6. Did Douglas retain his self confidence?
7. Why did the former commit suicide?
8. How does the narrator go to Verona?
9. What did the boys do during the German invasion?
10. Is love of any value before the crude realities of life?
11. Who broke the window?
12. How is your grandmother?
13. Did she do her homework in my room?
14. When does the train leave Talaguppa station?
15. Where does Babar Ali conduct classes?
16. Which creeper has been cursed by a sage?

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B. 1. Rewrite the following sentences using the word / words in brackets.

1. No one knows about this. It’s a secret, (really)
2. She told him once, (only)
3. I eat a lot. (always)
4. Are you going to try? (hard)
5. He called you this morning, (many times)
6. I have been to Mumbai. I met my friend, (there)
7. I am not going to tell this story, (again)
8. Have you been to Chennai? (ever)
9. I have never tried this method, (before)
10. We saw a film, (last Wednesday)
11. The cat is playing? (in the garden)
12. They can remember, (never)
13. The old man waited for us. (eagerly)
14. Shake before use. (well)
15. We do not understand, (still)
Answer:
1. No one really knows about this. If a secret.
2. She told him only, office / She told him, only once.
3‘. I always eat a lot.
4. Are you going to try hard?
5. He called you many times this morning.
6. I have been to Mumbai. There I met my friend.
7. I am not going to tell this story again.
8. Have you ever been to Chennai?
9. I have never tried this method before.
10. We1 saw a film last Wednesday.
11. The cat is playing in the garden.
12. They can never remember.
13. The old man eagerly waited for us.
14. Shake well before use.
15. Still we do not understand.

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Rearrange the juinbled segments to form meaningful sentences, we / some interesting books / found / in the library
Shyam / play football / does / every weekend
are building / opposite the park / a new: hotel / they
his name III remembered / after a few minutes
please write your name / at / beginning / of / page / the / the
go to / I / every Friday / the mosque
so late / did / come home / why / you
London / lam going / to / next week / for / a few days
on / at / Saturday evening / you / didn’t see /1 / the temple
around / the procession / the Church / went
Answer:
1. We found some interesting books in the library
2. Does Shyam play football every weekend?
3. They are building a new hotel opposite the park.
4. I remembered his name after a few minutes.
5. Please write your name at the beginning of the page.
6. I go to the mosque every Friday.
7. Why did you come home so late?
8. I am going to London for a few days next week.
9. I didn’t see you at the temple on Saturday evening.
10. The procession went around the Church.

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1st PUC English Workbook Answers Articulation Language Functions

Karnataka 1st PUC English Workbook Answers Articulation Language Functions

We use language for a variety of formal and informal purposes, and specific grammatical structures and vocabulary are often used with each language function. Language functions refer to the purposes in which we use language to communicate. A language function can be defined as “the use to which language is put. the purpose of an utterance rather than the particular grammatical form an utterance takes” There are hundreds of language functions. Let us get familiar with some of them.

1st PUC English Workbook Answers Articulation Language Functions

When we meet people we begin the communication process by greeting each other. Sometimes we may have to introduce a friend or a colleague who is with us. At the end we take leave or bid farewell. We use formal language when we meet someone in authority, business associates, strangers and people in official positions. Informal language is used when we meet close friends, relatives and members of the family.

I. Starting a conversation with a stranger

Sometimes we need help from strangers. How do we start a conversation with them?

While travelling in a train :
Suma : Excuse me. can I ask you for a favour?
Rita : yes what is it?
Suma : (have travel sickness. Would you mind if I sit beside the window?
Rita : No? Not at all.
Suma : Thank you. Dv the way. I’m Suma.
Rita : Ini Rita. Nice to meet you.

Asking for Directions:
Joyce : Excuse me, could you tell me where the bus station is?
Mary : There are two bus stations here, one for the Private buses and another for government
buses. Which one would you want?
Joyce : The government bus station, please.
Mary ‘ : lt’š just Haifa kilometer from here. Go straight and take a right turn after the circle. It’s just there.
Joyce : Thank you. Have a good day.

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Expressions to be used:
1. Excuse me, …………… ?
2. I hope ou don’t mind my / me asking, but ……………
3. Excuse me asking but …………… ?
4. Sorry to trouble you. but ……………
5. I beg your pardon, but ……………
6. Do excuse me, ……………
7. Terribly hot / windy / cold, isn’t it?
8. Would you mind …………… ?
9. Hi! Great party / music, isn’t it?
10. Forgive me for asking, but ……………

Activity 1:
Fill in the blanks with suitable expressions:
Meeting in a bus
Monica : …………… do you mind if I keep my luggage below your seat?
Shaila : …………… at your convenience.
Monica : Thank you very much.
Answer:
Excuse me; No problem, do

Activity 2:
Write a conversation of your own based on the picture below;
A student in a stationery shop
…………..

Student : Can I see different types of……….. ?
Shopkeeper : Yes,
Answer:
Excuse me, Pen sets; of course, Please come with me.

Activity 3:
Based on the picture below write a dialogue:
……………

Patient 1 : ………………… Is this …………………
Patient 2 : …………………
Ans.
1 : Sorry to trouble you, but; clinic very expensive? I am coming here for the first time.
2 : No Madam. Their charges are very reasonable.

Activity 4:
Sagar meets Vidya in a party held at Dixit’s house. How would he start a conversation?

Fill in the blanks
Sagar …………………..  Are you related to the Dixit’s?
Vidya : Hi! No, but……………..
Sagar : You are looking …………..
Vidya : Thanks for your compliment.
Answer:
Hello, I am working with Sheila Dixit, beautiful.

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Activity 5:
How do you start a conversation with different kinds of people?
……………
Answer:
………………

2. Making Requests : –
In this unit we learn how to make and respond to requests.

Formal Informal
Do you think it would be
possible……..
Could you possibly…….
We would be grateful if……..
I hope you don’t mind me asking
I’m sorry to trouble you….
You couldn’t……. could vou?
Can you…………… , please?
Will you do me a favour and….
You haven’t got…… have you?
Will you/ would you/could you. please?
Mind doing……… ?

(Ravi goes to his General Manager Mr. Kamath with a request for 10 da’s leave.)
Ravi : Good morning sir.
Mr. Kamath Good morning Ravi. What’s the matter? You look worried
Ravi : My son is unwell and needs to have an operation. I’d be grateful if you could permit
me to take 10 days leave.
Mr Kamath: That shouldn’t be a problem. Mr Das can take care of our projects while you’re away.
Ravi : Thank you very much sir.
Mr. Kamath: You’re welcome Ravi. Don’t worry. Your son’s going to be fine.

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Activity 1:
Sarala asks her nephew to help her with a heavy suitcase while boarding a bus. With the help of the
expressions given in the box. develop a dialogue between Sarala and Naveen
Sarala : Naen. can you ?
Nacen: …………….
Sarala : …………….
Naveen : …………….
Answer:
SamIa : Naveen. can you help me9
Naveen : Yes Aunt. What do you want?
Sarala : Please keep this suitcase in the luggage box.
Naeen 0K I will do that.

Activity 2:
Mr. Keshav buys a book from a book shop. He requests the shopkeeper to
gift wrap it for him. Write a conversation between them.
Shopkeeper __________
Mr. Keshav . ________
Shopkeeper : ________
Mr. Keshav ________________________________
Shopkeeper : _____________________________
Mr:Keshav : ___________________________________
Answer:
Shopkeeper : What can I do for you?
Mr: Keshav : I want to get this book gift wrapped.
Shopkeeper : Please give me the book,
Mr. Keshav : Here it is.
Shopkeeper : Wait a minute. please.
Mr: Keshav : Thank you very much.

3. Expresšing Gratitude :-

‘Thank you’ is one of the magic words in the English language. It spreads smiles on faces.
Sumod is waiting at the bus-stop. His friend, Rarnamurth going the same way stops his bike.
Rarnamurthy: Hi., Sumod Waiting for the bus9
Sumod  : Hi, Ramamurthy. Yes. It is getting late to College,
Ramamurthy : Don’t worry. I am going the same way. Can I drop you?
Sumod : (getting on the bike). Thanks.
(getting do’D) Thank you. See you. Be.
Ramamurthy : It’s OK. See YOU.

At the Bank :
Joe Could you lend me your pen for a moment, please’
Abdulla : Oh. sure.
Joe : (After filling the cheque.while returning the pen). Thank you.
Abdulla : You are welcome.

At the College :
Gururnurthy, lecturer in English is talking to Murugesh
Gunimurthv: AW Murugesh, you have scored only 50 marks in the English paper, What is (he matter?
Murugesh: Sir, somehow, I get confused with the grammar part, sir, I don’t know what to do.
I practice a lot at home. But, still…
Gurumurthy : Don’t worry. Meet mc in the staff-room during the break. I.et us see what we can do
Murugesh : It is very kind of you, sir. Can I meet you around 3 O’clock today. Sir’
Gurumurthv: Sure.
Murugesh: Thank you, sir.

Expressions for thanking you.

Formal Informal
It is very kind of you.
It is very nice of you.
I am grateful to you.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Thank you very much. Thanks a lot.

Complete the following conversations.
Old woman :………………… help me cross the road?
Young man : Certainly,……………….
Old woman: …………….
Answer:
Will you
It’s my pleasure.
Thank you.

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Between two friends:
Harish : …………. Prakash, how are you doing?
Prakash : I am fine …………. How about you?
Harish : I too am fine ………….
Answer:
Hello
Thank you.
It is very nice of you. Thank you.

Father and daughter: –
Father : Hi, Amudha, see what I’ve bought for you.
Amudha : What’s it dad?
Father : Oxford English Dictionary.
Amudha : Oh! It’s a wonderful Dictionary , dad.
Answer:
Thank you very much .

A passerby and a man on the street :-
Passerby : Excuse me, Is there any hotel nearby?
Man . : Vegetarian or non-vegetarian hotel?
Passerby : Vegetarian one.
Man : Yes, there’s one in Pampa Square.
Passerby : Is that one very far?
Man : No, no. It’s close by. Take the first right and walk a few steps. You’ll find hotel Adithya
to your left; That is the place you want.
Passerby ……….
Answer:
Thank you very much Sir.

How would you express your gratitude in the following situations?
A. Your bike breaks down. A passerby gives you a lift.

B. You are travelling by train. One of the passengers moves a little and makes room for you.

C. You have been asked to submit the filled in Scholarship Application form the next morning. But you do not have certain certificates. The Principal of your College, gives you some more time to submit the application form, on your request.

D. You are about to return home from College. It’s rather late. You realise you won’t be able to get a bus to go back. Then one of your friends drops you home on his way back.

E. You are waiting at a bus stop with a colleague. Someone snatches your handbag and runs away. Your colleague runs after the man and gets the handbag back.
Answer:
A. Thanks a lot.
B. Thanks / It is very kind of you.
C. Thank you very much Sir.
D. Thanks buddy.
E. Thank you very much.

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4. Complimenting and Congratulating

When would you use the following expressions?
1. What a beautiful dress you are wearing!
2. It was great to hear that you got a distinction!
3. How smart the boy looks!
4. I would like to congratulate you on your success!
5. Let me congratulate you on your promotion as Manager!
Note: We compliment a person on his/her looks, dress, appearance etc .We congratulate someone
on winning something, scoring well in the exam, getting d job or promotion etc …

1. Shvam : That’s a very nice coat you are wearing!
Ramesh : Thank you.
2. Anu : You look stunning in this pink saree!
Suman : Thanks for the compliment.
3. Paul : Suresh, congrats! Your English has improved a lot!
Suresh : It’s very nice of you to say so. Thank you very much.

Formal Informal
May I say how……….
If I may say so……….
Please accept my
compliments……
That is/was a nice/smart
What a nice / smart /
wonderful/ beautiful…
Oh! It’s a beautiful …
Wow! You look …….

Fill in the blanks with appropriate expressions given in the brackets below.
(Wow! You look great… / May I compliment you on this / May I say how …. )
1. Mr. Arun : …………… enlightening your speech was.
Principal : Thank you.
2. Sneha : …………… now that you are using lenses instead of spectacles.
Megha : Thanks.
3. Ambassador : You have taken great care to beautify your city……………
Minister: Thank you.
Answer:
1. It May I say how
2. Wow ! you look great
3. May I compliment you?

Congratulating:-
Mother: How was your day at school, Vivek?
Vivek : It was wonderful, mom. I have been made the President of the English club.
Mother : That’s great! Congratulations!
Vivek : Thank you, mom.

Formal Informal
  • Congratulations!
  • Congratulations! We are proud of you.
  • I must congratulate…..
  • May we congratulate you
  • We would like to congratulate………
  • Congratsl
  • Well done! I knew you
  • would do it.
  • Well done!
  • I’m proud of you.
  • We are happy for you

I would like to congratulate you on your performance at the Sports Meet.
I would like to congratulate you for your success at the Sports Meet.
Note: Do not use the expression ’Congratulations for …. This is an incorrect usage.

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Activity 1:
Provide an imaginary situation for the following expressions.
1. Well done! (informal)
2. Congratulations! We are proud of you (formal)
3. May we congratulate you? (formal)
4. Congrats! (informal)
5. We are happy for you (informal)
Answer:
1. You have won a prize (or) you made a good move in a game.
2. You have topped the school at the board examinations.
3. You have been selected to represent your college in a quiz competition.
4. You got a prize at the local singing competition.
5. You got a seat for the course of your choice at a prestigious institution

Activity 2:
Provide suitable dialogues for the contexts given below.

1. The Principal congratulates the Captain of the football team on winning at the state level sports meet.
Principal : __________________ :
Captain : ______ :____________
Answer:
Congratulations my dear boy. We are proud of you and your team mates.
Thank you very much Sir.

Activity 3:

2. Pushpa has got a seat in the Government Medical College. Mr. Shridhar, her neighbour, con­gratulates her.
Mr. Shridhar :_______________  _____________
Pushpa  : Thank you very much.
Answer:
I congratulate you for getting a seat in Govt. Medical College.

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5. Apologising and responding to an Apology

We apologise for doing something we ought not to have done.
We also apologise when we do not do something which we ought to have done.

Formal
(Ravi apologises to a senior colleague for not completing his work on time.)
Ravi : Mr. Naren, I must apologise for not completing the proposal on time. I was unwell.
Naren : That’s all right. But please complete it by next week.
Ravi : I certainly will.

Informal
(Anthony apologises to his aunt for not getting her a book she wanted)
Aunt : Have .you got me a copy of Leo Tolstoy’s “Crime and Punishment” ?
Anthony : I’m sorry I haven’t been able to, auntie. Actually it’s in short supply.
Aunt : Don’t let it bother you, Anthony.

Formal Expressions Informal Expressions
Tapologise
I beg your pardon
Very sorry
So sorry
Extremely Sorry
Awfully sorry

Activity 1:
Formal situation – Between a boss and a subordinate
Mr. Sampath : Sir, I went through the memo that was on my
table Last evening. I sincerely for
coming late to office often.
Boss : Yes.We expect you to correct yourself in future.
Mr. Sampath : 1 _______________ once again. I’ll
certainly be punctual from now on.
Boss : That’s it. This time your plea is considered. But
please remember, this is the last warning.
Answer:
apologise. apologise

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Activity 2:
Informal situation – Between a mother and daughter
Tina Mummy. Pm __________ to have kept you waiting for so long.
Mother. My dear, didn’t I tell you to come soon?
Tina : So ______ -again. 1 thought I would complete the
assignment and then come with you,
Answer:
extremely sorry very sorry

Activity 3:
Create a conversation basai on the following picture:
Apologising to your friend for missing his/her birthday.
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Answer:
Somu: Raju I am very sorry, I missed your birthday party. My cousins have come to visit us.
Raju : You could have brought them also to the party.
Somu : They had some work to get done here.
Raju : it is okay. But you missed all the fun and games.

Activity 4:
Apologising to your teacher for misbehaving in his / her class
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Answer:
Teacher : Raju stand up, why are you talking to Shekar, when I am doing the lessons?
Raju : Sorry Sir. Shekar had some doubts as he had missed school last week.
Teacher : Ok. but do that after school hours.

6. Expressing Sympathy:-
Expressing sympathy is to understand and care about someone’s problems and to show that we care for them.
Tanvi: You know Spoorthy, our classmate, Pavan, has been hospitalised. He met with an accident this morning while coming to College.
Spoorthy : Oh God! How sad!
Ranjith : May I know why you look so sad, Sir?
Teacher : I am really upset you know, my elder sister passed away.
Ranjith : I sympathise with you, sir.

Rakesh: Why do you look so upset?
Naveen : You know, I lost my mobile phone somewhere, this morning.
Rakesh: How sad! When did you use it last?
Naveen : While I was at the cash counter, I received a call. I was talking on the phone when the cashier gave me the cash. ‘
Rakesh: Why don’t you speak to the cashier? He may have some idea.
Naveen : That’s a good idea..

Some of the expressions that can be used to express sympathy are as shown below.

formal                        Informal
I am very upset to hear that…
I sympathise with you.
My sympathies are with you.
How sad!
That’s a pity.

Activities .
1. Your friend had taken the Bank Officer’s Examination but has failed in the examination. You enquire why he is sad and express your sympathy. Write a dialogue between you and your friend.
2. Saleem, your class mate has lost his wallet on his way to College. You sympathise with him for the loss. Write a dialogue between you and Saleem.
3. What expressions do you use to express sympathy in the following situations?
a. One of your friends has lost his grandfather.
b. You hear from your Principal that one of your lecturers has met with an accident and is hospitalised.
c. On your way home, an elderly lady tells you that a man in a red shirt has snatched away her chain.
Answer:
1. Arya : Akshaya, why are you so sad?
Akshaya : I had taken the Bank officer’s examination. But I didn’t pass.
Arya : Oh ! how sad ! Don’t worry. Prepare well and you’ll have better luck next time.

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2. Saleem : I lost my wallet on my way to College.
Me: That’s a pity. I am sorry for you. Do you have any idea where it could have happened.

3. (a) How sad! my sympathies are with you.
(b) Oh! my God! how sad!
(c) That’s a pity. I am very upset to hear that. Let us call the police.

7. Seeking Permission

You help an old woman cross the road, but after the good deed is done the old woman instead of thanking you chides you. She says, “I didn’t want to cross the road”. What do you think can be done now?
Let us list a few polite expressions that you can use to seek her permission to take her back.
I thought …………. , I might
Would it be all right if I
Kantesh : Can I borrow your camera this evening?
Anjana : I am afraid I can’t give you, because I need it this evening.

There are certain polite expressions like the following for refusing permission.
1. That’s not a very good idea.
2. bio, please don’t.
3. I would rather you didn’t
4. I am sorry, that’s not possible.
Manu : Renu, I lost my mobile. Mind if I use yours?
Renu : No, not at all. You can use it.
Manu : Can I keep it for a few hours?
Renu : Oh! Sure.
Peter, Secretary of the Students’ Union, meets the Principal.
Peter :-Good morning Sir.
Principal : Good morning. Were you able to contact the speaker of today’s function?
Peter : Yes sir. Mr. Ravi has agreed to come and speak at the function. Would it be possible to
send our College vehicle to pick him up sir?
Principal : I am afraid it is not possible. You better hire a cab. We will pay the fare.

Language
Function
Formal Informal
Seeking
Permission
Would it be all right if I. …
May I have your permission….
I thought I might
Mind if I sit on this…..
Could we borrow ….
Giving
Permission
Yes, permission is granted.
We are pleased to permit……………
Go ahead. Be my guest. It’s all right.
Please go ahead.
Of course you can.
Refusing
Permission
No, please don’t.
I would rather you didn’t
I am sorry, that’s not possible
I am afraid I can’t…
Sorry that’s not….
I would like to, but I can’t

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Activities
1. Student : Sir, can I leave the College early today?
Principal : (refuses permission)
Student : It’s an emergency sir. My brother has met with an accident.
Principal: (grants permission)

2. Ajay :
(asks Arati’s permission to use her vehicle to go to the art exhibition)
Afati : I don’t think I can give you my vehicle because I need to go to the dentist.
Ajay : …………..
Answer:
1. Student : Sir, can I leave the College early today?
Principal: I am sorry that’s not possible (refuses permission)
Student : It’s an emergency sir. My brother has met with an accident.
Principal: In that case, you may go (grants permission)

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2. Ajay : Could I borrow your vehicle to go to the art exhibition?
(asks Arati’s permission to use her vehicle to go to an art exhibition)
Arati : I don’t think I can give you my vehicle because I need to go to the dentist.
Ajay : Ok. It is alright. I will ask Deepik.

3. Rearrange the following dialogue between Henry and his class teacher to make a meaningful conversation and rewrite it in the space provided.
Yes, you may. When is the competition?
Good morning. Is anything the matter?
Sir, may I leave the College early today? I am competing in the Inter-collegiate painting competition.
Thank you, sir.
At two in the afternoon.
Good luck.
Good morning, sir.
Answer:
Henry : Good morning Sir.
Teacher : Good morning. Is anything the matter?
Henry : Sir, may I leave the College early today? I am competing in the Inter – collegiate painting competition.
Teacher : Yes, you may. When is the competition?
Henry : At two in the afternoon.
Teacher: Good luck !
Henry : Thank you, Sir.

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8. Introducing
Meena and Rita are on their way home. They meet Meena’s friend Wilson. Meena greets him and introduces him to Rita.
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Study the above picture and develop a conversation.
Answer:
Meena : Hello Wilson!
Wilson : Hello! How are you?
Meena : Fine; Thank you. Rita, this is Wilson and Wilson this is Rita.
Wilson : Good morning! Rita.
Rita : Oh! Good morning, Mr. Wilson. Nice meeting you.

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Compare the above dialogue with the example given below.
Mrs. Kharina : Good morning Mr.Ashok.
Mr. Ashok : Oh, good morning Mrs. Khanna. It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
Mrs. Khanna : Yes, it’s beautiful. Mr.Ashok, may I introduce my nephew Gagan? He’s staying with us for the weekend.
Mr. Ashok : How are you Gasan?
Gagan : Fine, thank you Mr. Ashok.
Mr. Ashok : I’m in a hurry Mrs. Khanna. Let’s meet later.
Mrs. Khanna : Yes. Carry on Mr.Ashok.
Mr.Ashok : Good bye Gagan. I’m so glad to have met you.
Gagan : I’m glad to have met you too, Mr.Ashok. Good bye.
Mr.Ashok ; Good bye then, Mrs.Khanna. Please give my regards to Mr. I Qianna.
Mrs. Khanna : Yes, I will. Good bye.

Some common expressions for greeting

Formal Informal
  • Good morning, how are you?
  • Good afternoon.
  • Good evening.
  • Hello, haven’t seen you for a long time.
  • Hi, there.
  • Hi everybody.
  • Hi

Anup goes to play cricket. There he meets his friend Raju. Raju introduces his neighbour Manoj to Anup.
Anup : Hello Raju.
Raju : Hi Anup. Meet my neighbour Manoj. He’s in the College cricket team.
Anup : Hi Manoj. Glad to meet you.
Raju : But we must be going now. Meet you again. ,
Manoj OK, bye. Take care.

Complete‘the following dialogue between Madan and Mohan. Mohan has recently moved in as Madan’s neighbour.
Madan : Mr. Mohan. How
Mohan : Thank you. .
How Mr. Madan?
Madan : I’m fine We’re happy to have you as our neighbour. Do come home sometime.
Mohan : Sure. I will .
Madan : Bye.
Answer:
Madan : Good morning Mr. Mohan. How are you ?
Mohan : Ok Thank you. How are you Mr.Madan?
Madan : I’m fine thank you. We’re happy to have you as our neighbour. Do come home sometime.
Mohan : Sure. I will. I must be going now. Bye.
Madan : Bye.

Activity 2
Work in pairs: Imagine a situation where your father meets your Principal. Write a dialogue between them about your academic progress, where the Principal appreciates your hard work.
Parent : Hello sir, good morning.
Principal : Good morning, welcome. Please come in.
Parent : Sir, I am Jagan and my son Kiran is in X ‘B’ I want to know about his progress.
Principal : He is OK. Your son is a very good student and a hard working boy.
Parent : I am happy. Thank you very much sir.

Activity 3
Rearrange the pieces of dialogue in the boxes in meaningful order.
Deepa: Hello Geetha. You look so fresh and lively. What’s the matter?
Deepa: 0. K. Bye.
Geeta: I must be leaving now. See you later. Bye.
Geeta: Hi Deepa, I am practising yoga. It makes you feel light and fresh.
Deepa: Wonderful Geetha.
Answer:
Deepa: Hello Geetha, You look so fresh and lively. Whats the matter?
Geetha : Hi Deepa. I ain practising yoga. It makes me feel lively.
Deepa : Wonderful, Geetha.
Geetha : I must be leaving now. See you later. Bye.
Deepa : OK Bye.

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Activity 4
Two friends meet and discuss their achievements in the Annual sports meet. Create a dialogue between them and enact it in the class.
Answer:
Mamatha: Hello Akshav
Akshaya : Hi Mamatha, How arc you’
Mamatha: Fine,thankyou.I came fìrst in the l00 meter srace for lPU and second in the 200 metres.
Akshaya : Congrats, for your achievements in the annual sports meet. You know our team
won the first prize in throw ball.
Mamatha: Thank you! and congrats for you and your team.

Activity 5 :-
Given below is a conversation in jumbled form under three columns. Rearrange the dialogues to
make a meaningful conversation and rewrite it in the space provided below.
(Lalitha and her friend Leda come home. Lalitha’s father is about to leave for work.)
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Answer:
Lalitha : Leda this is my father. Daddy, meet my friend Leda.
Father : Hellow Leda. How are you?
Leda I’m fine uncle. Thank you. How are you?
Father : I’m fine Leela. Lalitha often tálks about you.
I’m glad I could meet you.
Lalitha : Are you in a hurry, daddy?
¡kther : I’m on my way to office, See you later, See you Ialitha,
Leda : See you uncle.
Lalitha : See you daddy.

 

Activity 6 :-
Now practise writing dialogues with the help of the clues given below Uso your own surnames or names. In a group of three, take turns to be A, B or C.
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Answer:
A is Sornu
B is Raju
C is Prem W
Sornu Hello! Raju. How are out’
Raju : Hello! Soniu. Fm fine’?
Soniu : Raju. meet mv friend Prem.
Raju Hello! Prem.
Prem ‘Hello! Raju!
Sornu Raju, Prem is from Maharashra.
Raju : Is that so Prema9 Which part of Maharashtra are you from’
Prem I am from the southern part of Maharashtra.
Raju : Sornu. you should bring Prem home sometime.
Somu I will Raju. you also should visit us some time.
Raju . [am getting late for my karate classes. Bye.
Somu : I am in a hurry too. Bye Raju bye Prem.
Prcin : 0k. bvc Raju, bye Somu.

9. Leave Taking :-
Formal
It was a pleasure seeing you.
Goodbye.
Note: After 8 p.m. – Good night.

Informal :
Cheeriot
Goodbye / Bye.
See you (later).
Miss Jvoti runs into her old neighbour
Miss Joti Good Morning, Mrs. Kavita.
Mrs. Kavita : Good Morning. Jyoti.
Miss Jvoti How are you?
Mrs. Kayita : Very well, thank you
Miss. Jyoti : 1 think we’ve not met for a long time.
Mrs. Kaita : Yeah, I was with mv mother this summer.
Miss Joti : That’s great. But I need to go home now. See you later.
Mrs. Kavita : Good bye, Jyoti.
Vipul : Hi. Sanjavt
Sanjav : Hello VipuI! How are you doing’
Vipul : Really great!
Sanjay : Wow, you look so happy. What’s the matte?’
Vipul : Tomorrow is my birthday. We are having a party at Ashoka Hotel.
Sanjav : That’s really amazing! Happy birthday. Vipul
Vipul : Thanks. Please come to my party at 7 p.m.
Vipul : See you.

Pre-closing :-

  • OK then..
  • I’ve got to go now.
  • So, I’ll see you next week.
  • I think I’d better be going now.
  • Well, it’s time for me to leave.
    [think it’s already late.
  • I must be going home.

Closing I leave-taking :-

  • Good bye.
  • Bc-Bye; Bve Bye now; Sec you. Take care.
  • See you later – Fine.
  • See you soon – – 0K
  • See you tonight – – All right.
  • Good night.

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10. Requesting for repetition :-

When we can’t hear / understand hat the oilier person says. e ask him/her to repeat For example.
tue teacher in your class asks ‘ou todo something But %OU have not heard it proper. What ould
‘ou do? A quiz master is conducting an inter-college competition.

1: No’, the question is hat is Mv sore famous for?
Ranvir : 1 beg our pardon sir.

2 : (repeats the question)
Ranvir : I am sorry. what did you say sir? Your voice is not audible.

3. (repeats the question) Are you able to hear now?
Ranvir: ‘as. thank ‘you sir More is famous for palaces.

Formal Informal
I beg your pardon.
Would you mind repeating?
May I ask you to repeat?
I am sorry. I couldn’t hear. Pardon?
What did you say?
Sorry, I couldn’t follow. What was that again?

What would you say in each of these situations?
1. You can’t hear the other person
2. You want him/her to repeat something
3; He/She is speaking too fast
Answer:
1. Sorry, I beg your pardon.
2. Would you mind repeating?
3. I am sorry I couldn’t follow. Kindly slow’ down a bit.

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11. Asking for Information : –

I would like some information, please.
When you ask for information about a course, time of a train, a bus, etc., you can see people using the following expressions:
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Practice:
Work in pairs. Take it in turns to ask for information using the situations and information given below: Person ‘B’ starts every time with “Good morning”, “Good afternoon”. Then, he or she gives the name of the school, place, etc.

Situation :
You want some information about English Courses.
A : ‘I’d like / Could you …………..about the courses this term?
B : What sort of courses are you interested in?

Excellent School of English

Courses this term:

  • Beginners’ Courses
  • Intermediate Courses
  • Tourist Englis
  • Cambridge Courses
  • Business Courses
  • Medical English

“Wh” Questions can be used to ask for more information.
Examples:
What did you do over the week end?
How was your trip?
When did you get back?
Who did you go with?
How many people were there?
Whose car did you drive?

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When asking for details about a particular item you are considering buying, you can say

  • Could you give me some information about this computer?
  • Can you give me more details about the CD player?
  • Could vou tell me how this vacuum cleaner works?

12. Offering to Help
There are different ways in which we can offer help to others in various situations in life.

Vimala has to go to the hospital to see her sister, There is nobody to look after her child. Her neighbour offers to help.
Vimala Oh’ I am in a fix,
Neighbour Is there something can do”
Vimala : Do you mind taking care of my bab for some time”
Neighbour : No. I dont mind.
Vimala : Thank you. it’s very kind you.
Principal : Is any one in this class arcade (o) introduce the chief guest in tomorrow’s function”
Rahul : Perhaps I could do it sir.
Principal : Thank you for the sour offer. But I am afraid you look sick. You may not be able to do that.
Rahul : Yes. I am. But I’ll manage sir.
Principal : Thank ‘ou, Rahul That’s the spirit
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Activity 1:
Harini’s mother is sick. She couldn’t complete her assignment. Raima offers to help.
Harini : …………….
Ramya : Can I help you?
Harini : Please
Ramya : ………….
Ans. Harini : My mother is sick. I am not able to complete my assignment.
Ramya : Can I help you?
Harini : Please. Be with her for one hour. I will finish the assignment by then.
Ramya : OK.

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Activity 2:
At the book stall an elderly man is struggling to read and copy the titles. Sourav offers to help him.
Old man : Oh! How forgetful I am. I have left my reading glasses.
Sourav : Sir, if you don’t mind
Oldman : I am so thankful to you son.
Sourav : ……….
Oldman : son, very
Ans.
Old man : Oh! How? forgetful I am. I have left my reading glasses.
Sourav : Sir, if you don’t mind, take my glasses and try.
Oldman : I am so thankful to you son. They seem Ok.
Sourav : Ok. Sir. It was nothing.
Oldman : Thank you my son, so very’ kind of you

Activity 3:
Look at this picture. Complete the dialogue between the old woman and the young man.
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Young man : Can I Old ………………..
woman : Yes, ………………
Young man : May I hold your ………… ?
Old woman : God bless you.
Young man : No need to thank me. I have done my duty.
Answer:
Young man : Can I help?
Old woman : Yes. its ‘er’ kind of you.
Young man , Ma’s I hold your hands?
Old woman : 0k. God bless you.
Young man : No need to thank me. I had on done my duty.

13. Complaining :-

List a few situations where you feel like complaining.
(In the Principals chamber)
Teacher I’m sorry to say this, but some boys in that class are indisciplined.
Principal : Whats the problem’?
Teacher : Sir, some boys are irregular to mv class
Principal : Is it so? Who are they?
Teacher : I’ve listed their names.
Principal : 0K, I’ll look into the matter.
Expressions used to complain

Formal (Generally in writing) Informal
I regret to bring to your
notice ………………………
Sorry, but.. ..
I am sorry to say this, but,…
I am sorry to trouble you, but……

Activity 1:
Make polite complaints in the following situations.
(a) You are studying for the examination. Your neighbour’s children are playing music very loudly.
(b) You have bought a mobile phone but the battery is not getting charged properly.
(c) You are sitting in a restaurant to have some tea but no one attends to you.
Answer:
(a) I am sorry to say this but if you reduce the volume it would be helpful for me to read for ! the examination.
(b) I regret to bring to your notice that the Samsung mobile phone which I bought from you is not getting charged properly. Please change it and provide a new one.
(c) Excuse me, I have been sitting here for the past 10 minutes, but no one is attending to me.

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Activity 2:
What expressions would you use to complain in the following situations?

SI. No. Situation You complain to The expression you use
1. You are travelling in a bus. The passenger next to you is smoking The
conductor
‘ 2. Your neighbour’s dog was barking throughout the night disturbing your sleep.
3. A stranger has parked his car in front of the gate and you find it difficult to take out your bike.

Answer:

SI. No. Situation You complain to The expression you use
1. You are travelling in a bus. The passenger next to you is smoking The conductor I’m sorry to say but this person is smoking non stop I am allergic to smoke. Make him stop smoking or move him to another seat.
2. Your neighbour’s dog was barking throughout the night disturbing your sleep. My neighbour I regret to bring to your notice that throughout last night, your dog was barking disturbing my sleep
3.

 

A stranger has parked his car in front of the gate and you find it difficult to take out your bike. Stranger Sorry, but please don’t park your car in front of our gate, because I find it difficult to take out my bike.

14. Asking about preferences :-
Varety is the spice of life. Each one of us has indivdual preferences be it in areas of food, clothes,
courses that we choose to take. special interests etc

In a classroom :
Suman : What would you be doing in the evenings?
Shreya : I prefer going for a walk in the park. I-low about you?
Suman I would like to watch TV.

Among friends:
Ramu : What kind of a person will ‘you choose as your wife?
Goind : I would prefer a tall. fair. slim young woman as mv wife. What about you?
Ramu : I would rather choose a simple person who is sincere, loving and patient.
Between a boss and his subordinate :
Boss : Your transfer order will be ready in a couple of days. You can choose between Pune and Chennai.
Subordinate I prefer Chennai to Pune.

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At a travel Agency :
Customer: I would like to fly to Delhi on the 21st of this month.
Travel Agent : Do you have an preference for any airline?
Customer: I would choose Jet Airways.
Travel Agent: That’s fine. Can I book (a ticket for) you on the morning flight?
Customer: Suits mc, Do that and thank you very much.

Expression used :

I like…. more than I would rather I enjoy … better than …
I prefer I would usually choose ….. in preference to …. Rather than ……..
I would prefer to …
appeals to me more than …. I find … much more satisfactory than

Activity 1 :
Match the situations with the responses.

Situation Response
(a) At a hotel you are asked whether you prefer ice cream / juice. (1) My choice would always be to stay in a paying guest accommodation.
(b) Your father tells you to stay in a hostel. (2) I would choose
Management Studies rather than Hotel Management Course
(c) The Career counsellor advises you to take up a course in Hotel Management. (3) I’d prefer juice to ice cream.

Anwer:.
(a) – 3, (b) – 1, (c) 2

Activity 2 :
Example
(a) Your friend offers you coffee but you prefer tea.
Answer: I prefer tea to coffee..
(b) To your boss who offers you a cup of tea.
(c) To someone who joins you in a restaurant and asks you for your preference.
Answer:
(b) I would usually choose tea.
(c) I would rather prefer coffee.

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Activity 3 :
Pair Work
Create a conversation based on the following picture.
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Answer:
Customer : Excuse me ! I want to book a room.
Receptionist: May I ask you fill this form please?
Customer Is there an A/c room available?
Receptionist : Yes Sir, it would cost Rs 2,500 per day for double occupancy.
Customer: No problem, could ‘ou please tell me the room number?
Receptionist : Your room number is 105 and here is our key. Kindly sign in this register please,Customer Sure. Thank you.
Rccptionist : ‘u are welcome Sir, have a nice slav.

Activity 4 :
Customer : I would like to buy a mixie.
Shopkeeper : we have er good and able brands available. Sir.
Customer : Let me sec them.
Shopkeeper : These are with three year warranty and those are with five year arranty.
Customer :
Answer:
Customer : I would like to buy a mixic.
Shopkeeper : We have all good and reliable brands.
Customer : Let me see them.
Shopkeeper : These are with three year warranty and those arc with five year warranty.
Customer : I would prefer a miscue with a five year warranty rather than the one with a three year warranty.

Activity 5 :
In an ongoing discussion over deciding the College working hours, the Principal suggests a change to
the shift system. As the secretary of the Students Association, how would you represent their preferences?
Create a conversation Student Association
Secretary : Sir, students………………….
Principal We arc forced to resort to these timings due to shortage of rooms Student Association
Secretary : Students find more convenient than
Principal : I am sorry. I can’t do much about it.
Answer:
Stundent Secretary : Sir, students prefer the old timings, because it is convenient for them to come to the College.
Principal : We are forced to resort to these timings due to shortage of rooms.
Student Secretary : Students find that coming at X O’clock is more convenient than 9 O clock as per the new timings.
Principal: I am sorry. I cant do much about it.

15. Agreeing and disagreeing

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The above expressions are some vavs of agreeing / disagreeing with someone.
Study the following conversation:
(A) Tanu Schools should teach facts
Abhi I agree. I You are right.
Sur’a : I don’t think so./I disagree

(B) Sahil : 1 think we need to spend more on industry
Akash : Sodo I
Arpita : Yes, that is true, but…

You may use the following expressions:

Agreeing Disagreeing
I agree entirely.
That’s a good point.
(Yes) I agree
(Yes) of course / Indeed.
(I’m afraid) I don’t agree. I’m not sure.
Yes, that’s quite true, but… Well, you have a point there, but….

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Practice:
Here are some opinions. Do you agree / disagree with th.
1. Pollution in citics has increased tremendously.
2. Football is boring.
3. Space travel is a waste of money.
4. English is a very easy language to learn.
5. Strikes should be made illegal.

16. Ending a conversation : –

You meet an old friend on your way home. After exchanging pleasantries, your friend keeps talking
about his/her past. You are in a hurry as you have to take your uncle to the dentist. How do you
end the conversation?

a. Talk to you later. I have to take m uncle to the dentist.
b. I am sorry, but I have to go now. My uncle is waiting for mc to take him to the dentist.
What is the difference between the two? Which one would you prefer? Why?

Between two friends :
Rathna : Hi. Vasantha. Nice to sec you. Been away?
Vasantha : Yes, I’d been to Mysore for a week.
Rathna : Oh’ How did you like ‘our stay in Mys&e?
Vasantha : It was enjoyable. I’m. sorry I’m in a hurry. I have to catch the 4 O’clock train. It is
already 3:45. Sec you later. Bye.
Rathna : Bye.

At a friend’s house, while studying together for the examination
Dhananjava : Oh! We have completed the 3rd unit. Shall we begin with the 4th unit or shall we
take a small break.
Lakshniisagar : I’m afraid; I must go now. It is already 10 p.m. My mother ill be waiting for me.
There is no one else at home.
Dhananjaya : O.K. then. See you tomorrow in College.
Lakshmisagar : O.K. bye.

Used for taking leave when the conversation has ended
With friends With superiors
See you later.
See you, Bye.
See you again, bye.
Good-bye, sir / madam.
Used for taking leave when the other wants to continue but you want to end the conversation.
I’m afraid, I must go now.
I hope you don’t mind my leaving.
I must really be going.
I am sorry, but I have……………………….
(give reason for ending the conversation.)

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1st PUC English Workbook Answers Articulation Letter Writing

Karnataka 1st PUC English Workbook Answers Articulation Letter Writing

What do we know about formal letters?

Let’s recall.
(a) State whether the following are true or false in case of a formal letter.
1. An apostrophe is not used after’your’in Tours’, (true)
2. The formal letter is written in formal language, (true)
3. One can enquire about good health, (false)
4. ‘Thanking you’ is wrong. The correct phrase is ‘Thank you’, (true)
5. ‘Dearest’ can be used in the salutation, (false)
6. The tone of the letter is polite and impersonal, (true)
7. While signing, using Mr., Ms., Mrs., is necessary (false)

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Some Types of Formal Letters
1. Leave application
2. Application for T.C/M.C
3. Application for opening / closing / transfer of a bank account
4. Complaint letters
5. Letters seeking information
6. Letters giving information
7. Invitation letters

(b) Neha Gupta resides at Gandhinagar, Bengaluru. She has passed S.S.L.C. She writes a letter to the Head Master of her school, Swami Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru requesting him/her to issue her school leaving certificate (T.C). Following is her letter. Read the letter and fill in the blanks.
…………..
…………
………….
I, Neha Gupta, was a 10th standard student of your school during the academic year 2013-14.1 have passed my S.S.L.C examination in March 2014 and my admission number is 107/2011-12. I need my school leaving certificate to seek admission in S.D.V.S. College, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. I request you to issue me the same. I have cleared all my dues to the school.
…………..
…………….
………………
Answer:
Neha Gupta resides at Gandhinagar, Bengaluru. She has passed S.S.L.C. She writes a letter to the Head Master of her school, Swami Vivekananda Vidyalaya. Gandhinagar, Bengaluru requesting him/her to issue her school leaving certificate (T.C). The following is her letter. Read the letter and fill in the blanks.
Neha Gupta
# 22,1 Cross
Gandhinagar
Bangalore – 04
20 May 2014
The Head Master
Swamy Vivekananda Vidyalaya
Gandhinagar
Bangalore – 04
Dear Sir
I, Neha Gupta, was a 10th standard student of your school during the academic year 2013-14.1 have passed my S.S.L.C examination in March 2014 and my admission number is 107/2011-12. I need my school leaving certificate to seek admission in S.D.V.S. College, Jayanagar, Bengaluru. I request you to issue me the same. I have cleared all my dues to the school.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Sd/-

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Note: While writing a formal letter, attention must be paid to two things: the parts of the letter and the choice of format. Correct format and standard writing conventions should be followed while designing the letter. In order, to ensure clarity of presentation, the letter should be divided into sections and sub sections, each with a clear purpose.

A formal letter includes 8 elements:
1. Sender’s Address (‘from’address)
2. Date
3 . Inside Address (‘to’address)
4. Salutation
(Subject line and reference line are optional.)
5. Body
6. Complimentary Close
7. Signature
8. Enclosures (if any)

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(c) Following are extracts of formal letters. Read carefully and identify the purpose of each letter.

Sir,
I would like some information about your proficiency courses in English beginning this July.
Please send me a prospectus and details of accommodation available in Delhi for the period from July to December.
Mr. Ravel,
Thank you for your enquiry of 21st January, and we are enclosing our spring catalogue and current price  list quoting c.u.f. prices Bombay.
We would like to draw your attention to the trade and quantity discount we are offering in our special purchases section pp. 19-26 which may be of particular interest to you.
Please contact us if we can be of any further help to you.
Madam,
‘Manisha Pujari, am a student of PUC 1st year, Arts section. I will not be able to attend college on 3rd February as my sister is getting engaged. It is very important that I attend this function.
I request you to grant me leave of absence on the 3rd of February. I will attend college on the 4th of February as usual.
Thank you.
Sir,
A registered parcel bearing No. AC23125 dated 5th August 2013 was sent to me by Jyoti Publishers, Bengaluru. A copy of the registration slip is enclosed. The parcel should have reached me in a week. It is more than a month and the parcel has not yet arrived.It contains important books which I have ordered for competitive exams. My exams are fast approaching and I am deprived of reading material because of the non receipt of the parcel.I have made many enquiries at the post office but I am told that the parcel has not been received. I request you to contact your dispatch offices and trace the parcel for me.I hope you will take immediate action to find the missing parcel and deliver it to my address soon.
Thank you.

(d) Identify the errors in the following letter.
Mr. B.R. Deshpande
Lecturer in English
Govt. PU College, Shantinagar
Hubballi
10.02.14
The President
College Cultural Committee Govt. PU College, Vidyanagar Dharawad
Sir/Madam
I, on behalf of our College Cultural Committee and The Principal, cordially invite you to our Annual Day Programme that is on the 17th of February 2014 in our College auditorium. I also request you to address the gathering on the ‘Importance of English Language and Communication Skills’. I hope you are in good health.
I hope you will oblige us with your presence.
Thanking you,

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Your obedient student
Mr. MNBhandari
The President
College Cultural Committee
Answer:
The President
College Cultural Committee
Govt. PU College, Vidyanagar
Dharawad

10 February 2014 :
Mr. B.R. Deshpande Lecturer in English Govt. PU College, Shantinagar Hubballi
Sir
I, on behalf of our College Cultural Committee and our Principal, cordially invite you to our Annual Day Programme i.e., on the 17th of February 2014 at our College auditorium. I also request you to address the gathering on the ‘Importance of English Language and Communication Skills’.
I hope you will oblige us with your presence.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Sd/-
(M.N. BHANDARI)

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Exercise :

Question  1.
Write a letter to the District Forest Officer, enquiring about the availability of different’ types of saplings to be planted on the occasion of ‘Vana Mahotsava’ in your College. Your letter should include enquiries about:

  • Types of plants
  • Mode of transportation
  • Cost

Answer:
The‘President
College Environmental Committee
Govt. PU College
K. S. Layout
Bangalore 560 026
19 June 2014
The District Forest Officer Bangalore Urban District Bangalore – 560 008
Sir,
We are planning to celebrate Vana Mahotsava on 8th July of this year. We want to enquire about the availability of the following plants in your office i.e. 500 coconut plants and 1000 saplings. We would like to know how would you transport them to us and what will be the total cost for the plants including transportation. Please let us know at the earliest.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Sd/-

Question 2.
Write a letter to the P.R.O. ‘Apple Computers’, requesting to deliver a talk on the ‘Importance of Computers and the Advancement in Computer Technology,’ in your College during the Science Festival.
Answer:
The President
College Science Committee Govt. PU College Tumkur-02
07 July 2014!
The PRO
Apple Computers 4th Cross, M.G. Road Bangalore – 01
Sir,
I, on behalf of our College Science Committee and our Principal, cordially invite you to our Science Festival that is on the 20th of July 2014 at our College Auditorium. I hope you will oblige us with your presence. I also request you to give a talk on “The Importance of Computers and the Advancement in Computer Technology”. Kindly confirm your availability.
Thank you
Yours faithfully Sd/-
(SHARMA. S)

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Question 3.
Write an application to the Principal of your College requesting for 4 days leave.
Answer:
Akshaya
Govt. PU College
Jayanagar
Bangalore -11
29 July 2014
The Principal
Govt. PU College
Jayanagar
Bangalore -11
Sir,
I, Akshaya, am a student of PUC 1st year Science Section. I request you to grant me leave for 4 days i.e., from 4th Aug to 7th Aug, as I have to attend my sister’s marriage in 9th block, Jayanagar, Bangalore on 5th and 6th Aug 2014. I will be attending College from 8th Aug onwards as usual.
Thank you
Yours faithfully Sd/-
(AKSHAYA)

Question 4.
Write a letter to the Bank Manager requesting to transfer your account from SBI – Davangere branch to SBI – Malleshwaram branch, Bengaluru as your family has permanently settled down in Bengaluru.
Answer:
AryaSomanath
5th Main
Malleshwaram
Bangalore – 12
21 July 2014

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The Branch Manager
State Bank of India
Davangere – 10
Sir.
I, Arya Somanath, have an SB account (No. 64005890346) at your branch. As I am settling down permanently in Bengaluru, I request you to transfer my account from SBI Davangere branch to SBI Malleshwaram branch, Bangalore.
Please do the same as early as possible to enable me to access my account soon.
Thank you
Yours faithfully Sd/-
(ARYA SOMANATH)

Question 5.
Write a letter to the Commissioner, City Corporation, Shimoga, complaining about irregular water supply in your area. Your letter should include the following points:

  • irregular water supply
  • the areas affected
  • inconvenience caused to the general public

Answer:
Rajesh
12 Main, 3rd Cross Srinagar, Shimoga
20 June 2014
The Commissioner City Corporation Shimoga
Sir,
I am Rajesh residing at Srinagar, Shimoga. There are about 700 families living in this area and these include 1000 children also, and we suffer terribly due to irregular water supply which is one of our basic needs. A large number of families are affected and the public face a lot of inconveniences. So, I request you to kindly rectify the problem and take necessary remedial measures as quickly as possible to help us.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Sd/-
(RAJESH)

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1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 7 If I was a Tree

Karnataka 1st PUC English Textbook Answers Reflections Chapter 7 If I was a Tree

I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase or a sentence each:

If I Was A Tree Notes KSEEB Solution Question 1.
The speaker wants to be a tree because,
(a) trees are not treated as objects of defilement.
(b) no other creature in nature has the concept of defilement.
(c) trees are more humane than humans.
Answer:
(c) trees are more humane than humans.

If I Was A Tree Summary KSEEB Solution Question 2.
What wouldn’t the bird ask the tree?
Answer:
The bird wouldn’t ask the tree to which caste it belonged to.

If I Was A Tree KSEEB Solution Question 3.
When does the sacred cow scrape her body onto the bark?
Answer:
Whenever it got itchy.

If I Was A Tree Questions And Answers KSEEB Solution Question 4.
How does the speaker want to be purified?
Answer:
By burning in the holy fire the speaker wanted to be purified.

If I Was A Tree Poem KSEEB Solution Question 5.
……….. if the phrase ‘dog-eater’ refers to…
Answer:
The untouchables in our society.

1st Puc English If I Was A Tree Notes KSEEB Solution Question 6.
What uses of the wood does the speaker see?
Answer:
The dry wood could be hacked to small pieces and burnt in the holy fire to be made pure. Also, it could be made into a bier to earn- a sinless body to be borne on the shoulders of four good men.

If I was a Tree Additional Question and Answer

If I Was A Tree Kseeb Solutions KSEEB Solution Question 7.
What does ’sinless body’ mean?
Answer:
Dead body of a holy person.

If I Was A Tree Poem Pdf KSEEB Solution Question 8.
What is sheltered inside the cow’s body?
Answer:
Three hundred thousand Gods.

Question 9.
What does the bird do on, the tree?
Answer:
The bird builds a nest for itself.

II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph each:

Question 1.
Why would mother earth not flee according to the speaker?
Answer:
The poem is a sad but true depiction of the status of the untouchables in our society. Some humans ill-treat other humans, calling them untouchables and denying them equality and respect. If a tree were to extend its roots into earth, mother earth would not flee because she will not feel defiled or polluted by the tree. There is no need for her to have a bath to get purified.

Question 2.
How do the life forces – sunlight and the cool breeze – enforce nature’s idea of equality?
Answer:
In nature, the life giving forces like sunlight and air do not discriminate against anybody. The sunlight bathes everybody and everything with its glow without exception. It embraces everything with equal love and never feels defiled by the shadow of an untouchable.

The cool breeze embraees everybody with its sweet touch. Its friendship is extended to one and all. It blows lovingly on the leaves of trees spreading its sweetness and the leaves reciprocate with their dance. In nature there is only love and equality among all.

III. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Why does the speaker want to be a tree?
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Question 2.
The poem is a satire on social discrimination. Discuss.
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Question 3.
The speaker brings out the concepts of defilement and purification. How is the meaninglessness of the practice brought out?
Answer:
The speaker wanted to be a tree because no one would discriminate against it and birds wouldn’t ask to what caste it belonged and sunlight would (approach) embrace it and its shadow wouldn’t be termed polluted. It can make friendship with the cool breeze, and rain drops would not go back by thinking that it is an untouchable.

The tree would feel happy with the touch of a sacred cow and it would get the opportunity of providing shelter for the hundred thousand Gods said to be residing in the cow. The tree can become pure when it is cut into dry- pieces and burnt in the holy fire and can help the sinless dead body by becoming a bier on the shoulders of four good men.

The poem describes the sense of equality present in nature. Sunlight and cool breeze treat everybody with love and spread their sweetness to all without discrimination. Unlike some humans who feel polluted getting in contact with the untouchables, nature has no such sense of sense of superiority.

All are equal in its eyes. The poem also presents the social discrimination, as the speaker is much humiliated by the social discrimination and wanted to become a tree to escape from discrimination in the society.

He feels the safety, purity and generosity and helping nature of a tree more than in human beings. In a society, man without thinking of helping others, thinks which is pure and which is polluted. He neglects and discriminates some and appreciates others in name of caste, creed and religion. So this practice is meaningless and the practice must be prohibited to sustain equality in society.

1st PUC English Textbook Answers