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A.B. and C are partner in a firm. D is admitted as a new partner in firm Old partnership is reconstituted

(a) hear, here 

(b) could 

(c) ought to 

(d) due to

Common Man’s Woes During Monsoon The much anticipated Monsoon brings relief from the sweltering heat. However Monsoon and madness visit us at the same time. Every year during the monsoons, pandemonium rules supreme. The roads are flooded; the sewage system falls; a huge loss of crops, fruits, life, and property is caused. Water logging and breeding of mosquitoes together becomes the reason for the rise of many diseases. Network connectivity gets weak.

Though we have benefitted from independence since 1947, the Indian Government has not been able to tackle the flood issues caused by monsoons. Recent floods have laid bare the emptiness of the claims of the civic authorities of their readiness. The poor had to bear the brunt of the problem.

One of the main causes behind this issue is the lack of stringent laws and accountability of the officials and the Ministries responsible for tackling the floods. The Government should formulate and pass strict laws regarding the projects launched to relieve people of their distress but there is hardly a sign of effective implementation of the scheme. There needs to be strict accountability.

When the Ministers will be accountable, they will ensure the officers, officials involved in the projects surely create better systems benefitting the public.

Correct answer is Varuna

(i) at 

(ii) with 

(iii) from 

(iv) at

Kaju was the favourite food of Gillu. By twittering and producing a sound of chick-chick. Gillu informed the narrator for his hunger. 

(a) My cat was crazily chasing a squirrel while I read a fairy tale to my children.

(b) That looks delicious, and I am so     hungry! May I have some?

(c) I have worked too long! I need to take a break !

(d) They are going to take a cruise next summer.

(a) Law 

(b) Astronomy 

(c) Geology 

(d) Sports 

(e) Flora

I have a pet dog. I call it Sheru. It accompanies me when I go out for a walk. It begins to way its tail when it sees me. It also licks my feet. It likes to play with me. At night it guards my house. A cat never comes to my home due to its presence. It is devoted to me.

(i) The title of the passage is 'What is wrong with Indian films'. And the name of the author is Satyajit Ray. 

(ii) The most significant phenomena of our time has been the development of the cinema. 

(iii) The cinema started in 1907 in India. 

(iv) The Indian cinema combines in various measures the function of poetry, music, painting, drama, architecture and a host of other arts, major and minor. It also combines the cold logic of science. 

 (v) The first features film produced in 1913 in India.

1. Wind and sand have worn out parts of the statue’s nose and some other parts of the statue away completely.

2. The process of the fixation of the worn out parts of the statue of sphinx is called restoring.

3. b) Egypt

4. b) 50 feet

5. c) the head of a man and the body of a lion.

(b) Noun + Noun

(а) Movie 

(b) Entertainment 

(c) Robotics 

(d) Electrodynamics 

(e) Cuisine

(c) disabilities

(a) Movie 

(b) Entertainment 

(c) Robotics 

(d) Electrodynamics 

(e) Cuisine

(i) Name of the passage is 'Once upon a time' and the author is 'Toni Morrison'. 

(ii) Once upon a time an old woman lived. 

(iii) She was famous for her wisdom. 

(iv) That old woman was daughter of slave, black American. 

(v) The woman lived in a small house outside of town. 

Ecology is the science that deals with the relationship between living things and the environment. It should be preserved for the sake of human beings. Plantation is essential everywhere for fresh environment. 

(b) congratulatory

1. (d) very great

2. (a) familiar

3. (c) economically

4. (d) well-advanced

5. (a) prevent

Mr Plummer was so ruthless that Captain Anthony, who himself was a cruel slaveholder, was enraged by the cruelty of Plummer. Mr Plummer, as the overseer, was in charge of the farm and the slaves and exploited the situation fully to torment the slaves. He went around with not only the cow skin but also a heavy cudgel and cut and slashed women’s heads horribly. Mr Plummer comes out as a man who took sadistic pleasure in hurting others. 

The poem ‘The Farmer’s Wife’ is structured like a dramatic; monologue In which the woman addresses her dead husband, as though he was sitting right in front of her. In veiled anger and a mocking tone, she tells him that it was a virtue that he had died without being forced to suffer the humiliation of standing before his creditors with a bent head and a hand stretched out or selling off his crops. But she is a sinner and hence having been born as a woman, with a bent head and a hand outstretched, had to sell her self-esteem all through her life. She asks him why he had left her to suffer despite knowing her status in society. She accuses him of intentionally committing suicide, despite being aware of her predicament as a ‘widow’. She castigates him for consuming poison and poisoning her existence.

Using the cotton crop as an analogy, she tries to convey the idea that the ‘cotton crop’ has a limited life and once it is sold, or it perishes owing to vagaries of weather, we forget it once and for all. But, her family has to continue to take out a living, generation after generation.

She questions the popular idea of ‘manhood’ as propagated by society. She recalls how she had struggled hard to keep his family alive, despite being kicked and verbally abused by him, in a drunken mood. She tells him sarcastically, that she had suffered such cruel treatment, only because she had firmly believed that he would act like a real ‘man’ and would take care of her family. She mocks him for dying like a coward and giving her a death blow. She accuses him of being selfish, self-centred and irresponsible. She admits that it was true that the crop he had hoped to raise had perished and hence his debts had remained unpaid. Consequently, they were looked down upon and were forced to cry in humiliation.

At this juncture, he had only thought of ‘his crop’ and ‘his dignity’ and hence had taken recourse to suicide. But, by doing so, he had proved that he was utterly selfish, and Irresponsible husband and father. He should also have thought of his duty and responsibility, as a husband and to his four children, which she had borne and harvested from her womb. She asks a rhetorical question ‘Can I leave them to the wind like worm-eaten cotton pods?’ She Intends to say that ‘crops’ can be left to perish and not her children.

She expresses her contempt saying that he had died like a coward most irresponsibly without bothering about his kids. In the last part, she expresses her stance as a ‘mother’. She declares that she would stay alive not merely to take care of her children but also to show to her children how to embrace life and to struggle for life with a clenched fist.

(d) Suyya is known by his engineering operations regulated the course of the Vitasta in Kashmir, thereby arresting the devastating periodical floods and consequent famine and promoted irrigation and agricultural operations over an extensive area.

(b) The Edicts of Ashoka (Ashokan inscription) are a collection of 33 inscriptions on the Pillars of Ashoka, as boulders and cave walls, made by the Emperor Ashoka of the Maurayan dynasty during his region 269 BC to 231 BC. These inscriptions are dispersed throughout the areas of modern day Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. In the Ashoka inscriptions there were three south Indian states cholas, Pandayas and cheras was in existence.

‘The Farmer’s Wife’ presents the pathetic and miserable predicament of a farmer’s wife whose husband had committed suicide for not having the courage to withstand the insults and humiliation of his money lenders. The poem is in the form of a dramatic monologue ¡n which the farmer’s wife is pouring out her woes openly. In the first half of the poem, she admonishes her husband for letting her down and giving her a death blow. In the next part of the poem, the farmer’s wife declares that she would not let her children die like worm-eaten cotton pods, but with a firm heart, she would face the battle of life and not embrace death. She would teach her children to clench their fist not for begging for a handful of rice but to face the struggle for life and with courage and determination stay alive and not die like a coward. 

When liberty is used without accommodating the interests of others, it results in universal chaos. Everybody would be getting in everybody else’s way. Nobody would get anywhere. Individual liberty would become a social anarchy

(a) I like my science miss Sangeetha very much. She always uses very lively demonstration to help us understand not only principles or formulaes in Science, but also human values. One day she taught us how plants also have the capacity to feel happiness and respond to the language of love. We thought it was a joke. The next day she brought two plants of the same size in two pots. She asked us to keep one in the next room window and one in our classroom near the window. Both plants were watered regularly. The plant in the classroom window was showered with love and we sang songs and spoke to her in an endearing language. The other plant was ignored. In three months time, the plant we doted on grew tall and started blooming. But the other plant was drooping and about to die. One girl in my class begged the teacher to give the same treatment to the other plant. Both the plants were kept together and the treatment continued. In the next few7 months both grew tall. It became difficult to tell them apart when we asked science miss how7 this happened she said, “With love everything grows.” So, I like Sangeetha teacher very much.

(b) Discipline is of much value in every walk of our lives. We need to be disciplined in the school,home, office, institutions, factory, playground, battlefield or other places. It is necessaiy for leading a happy and peaceful life. It gives us lots of great opportunities, the right way to go ahead, to learn new things in life, to experiences more within less time, etc. and grow. Whereas, indiscipline gives no peace and progress in life, instead it creates lots of problems. Discipline is the act of keeping one’s body, mind and soul under control and doing all the works in the right manner in the right time. It is also following the orders of our parents, elders, superiors, teachers and officers who lead us towards success. We need to behave well in an orderly manner. We should value the importance of discipline in our daily lives. People, who are not disciplined in their lives; face lots of problems and ultimately feel disappointed with themselves.

(c) Education is said to be complete only when it leads to the all round development of an individual, which encompasses not only intellectual but also moral development. The social thinking of an individual is influenced by moral education which makes him/ her a person who can distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. In modem times, imparting moral education has become a basic need, where one is fast witnessing a degeneration of moral values. Students are the future of our country. The future of our country depends on the moral values imparted to them. Moral lessons should be properly taught among students in homes, schools and colleges. Moral education is concerned with moral virtues, such as respect for others, honesty and responsibility. It is important as it gives an understanding of diversity, tolerance, mutual respect and pluralistic values. Since young students readily and unconsciously learn whatever is taught to them, whether good or bad, if they do not have proper guidance, they may get misled. Therefore, it is crucial that the students be given moral education which will make them acquire sound religious and moral principles, that will lead to the development of appropriate attitudes and values that will help them take good decisions in their adulthood.

(d) We are familiar with the saying, “Health is wealth”. Health is a state of complete physical, social and mental well being and not merely the absence of a disease which is more important than any amounts of wealth. When there is health and peace of mind, a person can achieve more than even he/she can imagine. It is a resource of everyday life. Mahatma Gandhi has said, “It is health which is real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver”. There is nothing more blessed than to be healthy all through life without being dependent on anyone. People who don’t have a healthy lifestyle, suffer a range of health disorders like obesity, high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney problems, liver disorders, etc. An unhealthy person will always be worried and cannot be cheerful. Being healthy takes lots of efforts, although, it is rewarding. Being in good health alone allows a person to perform well in their daily lives and be successful.

(e) Descartes says, “The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest people of the past centuries.” It is rightly said that Books are your best friend as reading helps build up your confidence and uplifts your mood. Reading can help one grow and give a new perspective in life. The more one reads, the more one falls in love w’ith reading. Reading develops language skills and vocabulary. Reading books is also a way to relax and reduce stress. Reading increases creativity and enhances one’s understanding of life.

Reading also inspires one to develop writing skill as well. If one wants to adopt some good habits in life then reading should definitely be on the top of one’s list. It plays a vital role in the positive mental attitude and development of a person. Reading leads to self-improvement. The pleasure of reading cannot be expressed in words. One needs to read to experience the joy of reading. There are many advantages of good reading habits which keeps one’s mind active, strong and healthy. Reading is essential for one’s overall personality growth and development. Besides, one will never feel bored or lonely if one develops good reading habits.

(a) Now, in India, we have the technology to predict the time and location of a cyclone at least 6 to 10 hours prior to its occurrence. This picture reminds one of the devastation caused by Gaja cyclone in the recent past.

Tamil Nadu government was much appreciated for the timely warning given to the people. Many farmers in Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Pudukkottai districts who had coconut farming were disheartened because it would take a minimum of 15 to 20 years to raise them again. On such disasters, instead of just waiting for the state or centre to give doles of mercy, youth across the state, ‘ who are volunteers in NSS, NCC, JRC, Scouts and Guides can swing into action and help rebuild the victims’ homes by raising funds and by offering labour.

Volunteers can generate awareness among people to go for mixed crops and not depend on only one type of crop for their sustenance. Students can dig wells in such cyclone prone districts because water becomes scarce as all electricity gets disrupted for many weeks. If students pitch in and join in rescue and rehabilitation work, they would be recognised as responsible citizens of the country.

(b) Animals in captivity always long for freedom even if they are fed regularly. But, they don’t like it. Animals love to hunt and eat their prey alive. Cats roam freely and chase the rats and eat them. Even if domesticated they don’t want to be kept in a cage like an object showcased for an audience. They want to roam inside the house and even share the pillow of the mistress of the house. The canary’ bird we find in the picture is a singing bird. It is sure that if the cat were out, it would try to make a meal of him. Yet, the bird feels sorry for the caged cat. It tries to appeal to the mistress of the house to let the cat free.

1. was 

2. has  

3. has 

4. were 

5. is 

6. are 

7. have 

8. is 

9. has 

10. was

A hole was made in the ice where Tenzing placed reverentially a bar of chocolate, a packet of biscuits, and a handfull of lollies. As Hillary remembered that his team head Col. Hunt had requested to place a crucifix after reaching the peak. So, he also made a hole in the snow and placed the crucifix beside Tenzing’s gift to the Gods. Devout Buddhists believed that at least a small token of gift should be left with Gods who have their homes in that lofty Everest.

Place the tie around the neck, with one end slightly longer than the other. Then place the longer end over the other and pass it upwards and behind the point where the two ends cross. Next, take the other end of the tie and bend it twice to form an ‘S’ shape.

Bring the longer end down and in front, so that it holds the ‘S’ curve in place.

Now comes the trickiest part of the process when you have to take the long end of the tie and form a similar ‘S’ shape before passing it through the narrow gap behind the other end.

This creates a knot and the bow should now be held securely in place..

Finally, adjust both sides of the bow to make it symmetrical.

1. Either Shyam or Ram has to pay the fine.

2. Abdul as well as Karim deserves praise.

3. Ten thousand rupees a month is an insufficient income.

4. Many a student was awarded at the function.

5. Neither Veena nor her sisters have been informed of the accident.

6. Mithra as well as her daughters eniovs singing.

7. You, who are my friend, should help me

8. My scissors are missing.

9. A variety of pleasing objects charms the eye.

10. Sixty miles is a long distance.

Correct option is B) him/me

1. should be taken 

2. washed 

3. should be wiped 

4. should be removed 

5. should be put 

6. should be added

7. should be crushed 

8. will be obtained 

9. should be filtered 

10. should be stored 

11. taken 

12. is served

Correct option is A) him

1.

1. Finely chop one medium size onion, 1 to 2 green chillies, half inch ginger and some coriander leaves. 

2. One must keep aside 8 to 10 curry leaves, 10 to 12 cashew nuts, 1 teaspoon chana dal and 1 teaspoon of urud dal.

3. Heat a pan or kadai. Add one cup rava and roast at a low flame, until the aroma of roasted rava arises. 

4. Shift the roasted rava to another plate. 

5. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil and add mustard seeds. Wait until it crackles. 

6. Then add cumin seeds and chana dal and fry them until brown. 

7. Add cashews and roast till they become golden colour. Now add finely chopped onions and.saute them till they become translucent. 

8. Now add green chilly, ginger, curry’ leaves. Saute for a minute. Add tw’o and a half cups of,water and add salt to taste. 

9. Wait until the water boils and add the roasted rava in four or five batches. Keep stirring and mix well under low flame. 

10. The rava will absorb the water and will be cooked.

11. Keep on stirring until all the water is absorbed by the rava and then turn off the flame.

12. Serve the delicious upma with coconut chutney or sugar.

2. Organising a birthday party especially for young children could be great fun.

1. Shortlist the names of invitees. 

2. Write or print as many invitation cards as necessary, 

3. Place them inside the cover and write the names on each cover. 

4. Decide on the items to be served to the invitees such as juice, cakes, ice-cream, candies etc. 

5. Decorate the home with colour flags, balloons, etc. 

6. Decide on the games to be played. 

7. Along with food items procure gift items to be given to children who come to honour the child in the birthday party.

8. Either have a photographer or videographer to record the event. 

9. Now go ahead with the plan, you w ill have a wonderful birthday party.

3.

1. Write the letter, fold it and place it inside an envelope. 

2. Paste the right end of the envelope and w’rite your address at the left hand bottom. 

3. Write the addressee’s name and address in the middle of the envelope. 

4. Take it to the courier office. 

5. Write on top of the envelope “By Courier”. 

6. Get it weighed. 

7. The front desk personnel will ask you to pay an amount according to the weight of the envelope and distance it has to travel 

8. Pay the money and get the invoice.

9. Now the courier is on its way to the intended destination.

4.

1. It is a very simple process. 

2. Go to any nationalised bank and ask for a challan to fill in details such as beneficiary’s name,date, amount, commission to be paid. 

3. One can turn the challan leaf to find the Tamil version of the challan to be filled, 

4. Total.the amount and the commission and fill the challan. 

5. Draw a self-drawm cheque and attach it along with the DD challan. 

6. The bank will deduct the money from your account and give a demand draft to you. If you don’t have an account, the commission amount may be a little extra.

Correct option is B) one

(b) Noun + Adjective

1. (c) mess

2. (d) danger

3. (c) pedestrian

4. (b) freedom

5. (d) confusion

6. (d) lawlessness

7. (c) mainteained

8. (d) reduced

9. (d) autocracy

10. (b) funny

11. (c) strength

12. (c) oppose

13. (d) agreement

14. (d) fit in with

15. (a) thoughtfulness

Correct option is B) what / she

Correct option is B) each other

1. the 

2. an 

3. the 

4. the 

5. the 

6. the 

7. The 

8. a

Correct option is D) what/I

Determiners are words placed in front of a noun to clarify what the noun refers to.

Look at this sentence.

‘This laughter therapy also plays a crucial role in social bonding.’

Here the word ‘this’ refers to a particular noun – ‘laughter therapy’.

Types of Determiners

An article is a word that modifies or describes the Noun. It is used before the noun to show whether it refers to something specific or not. So, in a way, articles can also be described as a type of adjectives as they also tell us something about the nouns, like adjectives.

Determiners are a kind of noun modifier; they precede and are necessarily followed by nouns. While adjectives perform a similar function, the term ‘determiner’ refers to a relatively limited set of well-established words that can be said to ‘mark’ nouns.

Correct option is D) each other

1. Oxidoreductase 

2. Transferase 

3. Lyases 

4. Ligases

Correct Answer is : (c) lose

(b) dignifies

Correct Answer is: (d) bustle