English I End Term: 7 August 2022 (May 2022 term)

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

What can be identified during the reign of Wajid Ali Shah?

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

An appropriate substitute for the word sensuality would be ______________.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

The bird referred here is _____________.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

‘People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.’ What is the thesis referred to here?

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

Choose an appropriate substitute for the word revel.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

‘Love of music dominated every aspect of Lucknow’s life.’ This statement is ______________ as per the text.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

Beggars in Lucknow spent their money on opium rather than on food. This statement is ____________ as per the text.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

What were Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali doing in Lucknow?

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

Choose an appropriate substitute for the word engross.

Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions that follow:
It was in the times of Wajid Ali Shah. Lucknow was drowned in sensuality. The big and small, the rich and the poor – all were sunk in it. Some were engrossed in dance and music; some just revelled in the drowsiness induced by opium. Love of pleasure dominated every aspect of life. In administration, in literature, in social life, in arts and crafts, in business and industry, in cuisine and custom – sensuality ruled everywhere. The state officials were absorbed in fun and pleasure, poets in descriptions of love and separation, artisans in zari and chikan work, businessmen in dealings in surma, perfumes and cosmetics. All were drowned in sensual pleasures. No one knew what was happening around the world. Quail fights were on. Rings were being readied for partridge fights. Somewhere the game of chausar was being played, with its attendant shouts on the winning throw. Elsewhere a pitched chessboard battle was on. From the king to the pauper – all were engrossed in these pleasures. So much so, that if beggars received money in alms, they preferred to spend it on opium or its extract rather than bread. ‘Playing games like chess or cards or ganjifa sharpens the mind, improves mental faculties and helps in solving complex problems.’ Such arguments were being forcefully advanced. (People subscribing to this thesis can be found even today.) So if Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali spent most of their time sharpening their wits, how could any thoughtful person take exception. Both of them were hereditary Jagirdars*,* free from the worries of a livelihood; they enjoyed their good food without having to work at all. What else could they do? ~
Chess Players - Premchand

The poets in Lucknow were ____________.

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

Triton is the biggest moon among all of Neptune’s moons. True or false?

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

“Also, Triton is one of only four objects in the solar system that we know __________ geologically active.” Fill the blank, and justify your answer

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

The surface area of Triton is bigger than that of ___________.

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

How does Triton orbit Neptune?

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

Which of the following words is not similar to the word “catapult”?

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

Which of the following words can be synonyms of the word “ground”?

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

Which of the following is true about Triton’s history before Neptune?

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

Which among the following, according to experts, could be the future possibilities for Triton?

Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions.

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q11mq.mp3

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q21mq.mp3

How many syllables are there in the word destiny?

Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q21mq.mp3

How many syllables are there in the word successful?

Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q21mq.mp3

How many syllables are there in the word environment?

Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q21mq.mp3

Choose the appropriate pause for the following sentence as you hear in the audio.
If you think you cannot make a difference I would say you very well can make a difference, if you so desire

Listen to the audio and answer the given subquestions

885_640653_0_1984128_hs1001fdane1s1q21mq.mp3

Choose the appropriate pause for the following sentence as you hear in the audio.
It’s your job to remove those myths and to get things done

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions:

Which among the following is an appropriate response for the blank (i)?

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions:

Which among the following is an appropriate response for the blank (ii)?

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions:

Which among the following is an appropriate response for the blank (iii)?

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions:

Which among the following is an appropriate response for the blank (iv)?

Read the following telephone conversation and answer the given subquestions:

Which expression in telephonic conversation means to end a phone conversation by cutting the connection?

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Added

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Sound

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Tacit

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Endless

Match Column A with suitable options in Column B. (Hint: Word collocation)

Built-up

Fill in the blanks with the right options.
1) _____, the house had appeared enormous. 2)____, beside the new grey buildings towering above it like unfriendly giants, it seemed a miserable shack. The old Naga tree 3) _______ its dry branches towards eternity, covering the roof with sickly yellow leaves. A funereal crow 4) _______ croaking on a wire. It flew away as I approached. 5)______ shadows stared.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the appropriate option for blank (1).

Fill in the blanks with the right options.
1) _____, the house had appeared enormous. 2)____, beside the new grey buildings towering above it like unfriendly giants, it seemed a miserable shack. The old Naga tree 3) _______ its dry branches towards eternity, covering the roof with sickly yellow leaves. A funereal crow 4) _______ croaking on a wire. It flew away as I approached. 5)______ shadows stared.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the appropriate option for blank (2).

Fill in the blanks with the right options.
1) _____, the house had appeared enormous. 2)____, beside the new grey buildings towering above it like unfriendly giants, it seemed a miserable shack. The old Naga tree 3) _______ its dry branches towards eternity, covering the roof with sickly yellow leaves. A funereal crow 4) _______ croaking on a wire. It flew away as I approached. 5)______ shadows stared.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the appropriate option for blank (3).

Fill in the blanks with the right options.
1) _____, the house had appeared enormous. 2)____, beside the new grey buildings towering above it like unfriendly giants, it seemed a miserable shack. The old Naga tree 3) _______ its dry branches towards eternity, covering the roof with sickly yellow leaves. A funereal crow 4) _______ croaking on a wire. It flew away as I approached. 5)______ shadows stared.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the appropriate option for blank (4).

Fill in the blanks with the right options.
1) _____, the house had appeared enormous. 2)____, beside the new grey buildings towering above it like unfriendly giants, it seemed a miserable shack. The old Naga tree 3) _______ its dry branches towards eternity, covering the roof with sickly yellow leaves. A funereal crow 4) _______ croaking on a wire. It flew away as I approached. 5)______ shadows stared.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the appropriate option for blank (5).

The word ‘erode’ is __________.

The word ‘revenue’ has _____ syllables.

‘The company projects the estimate spending at 75,000$ for this year.’
Choose the appropriate stress for the usage of the word ‘project’ in the sentence.

Which of the following has an aspirated stop?

Birds ________ in the sky.

Payasam is one of the most favourite delicacy of Tamil Nadu. Spot the error in this sentence.

Apple ________ a new set of gadgets.

Context: Teacher to students in the classroom.
“You should attend the three-hour lecture tomorrow”.

“I can’t believe Raksha told the management about Rashi’s plans of eventually quitting the company – I didn’t think she was someone who would ________________________.”

Consider the following sentences:
(1) I sleep.
(2) I work out every day.
(3) I love mangoes.
Which of the above sentences has an explicit object?

In the sentence ‘Shyam goes to college’, the tense and agreement is in the word _______.

‘They cook dinner together’ is a grammatically correct sentence where there is subject-verb agreement.

In the words ‘mountaineer’, ‘disassemble’, and ‘souvenir’, the stressed syllable is the _____.

The word ‘affiliate’ is stressed on ______________ .

Identity the stressed syllable in the following word:
Procedure

Choose from the options the word with correctly marked stress:
Biological

Jane is _________than Anne.

The reporters asked insightful questions during the interview. The word insightful qualifies _______.

Identify the subject in the following sentence.
“The bicycle had been left in the rain.”

What does “apple of one’s eye” mean?