Sub.
Code: 002 ‘B’
NEB-
GRADE XI
2076(2019)
Compulsory
English
(For
Regular Students)
Candidates are required to
give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
The figure in the
margin indicate full marks.
Time: 3hrs Full Marks: 100
Attempt all the
questions.
i)
When will the new (Principal/ Principle) take
his responsibility?
ii)
Do not disturb, students are (giving/taking)
examination now.
iii)
The proverb says, "As you (so/sow), so
shall you reap.”
iv)
The leader says, "l am between the and the
deep (see / sea).”
v)
(Excess / Access) of anything is harmful.
vi)
It is good to buy milk products from a
(diary/dairy).
b)
Write the present participle and past
participle of the following verbs. 2
i)
go ii) put iii) ring iv) read
2. a) Put the following words in correct
order so that they make meaningful sentences.2
i) nine / saves/ a/ time/stitch / in
ii) it /two /make /to /takes/quarrel/a
b) Rewrite
the following sentences using tile verbs in brackets in correct tense. 3
i) We (get) up at 4:30 yesterday morning.
ii) Time and tide (wait) tor none.
iii) When does the new routine (come) into effect?
iv) We (have) our meal at college when we were at
college.
v) Listen! someone (knock) at the gate.
3.
Compose
a dialogue between two friends discussing about the academic
environment of college and their preparation for examination. 5
environment of college and their preparation for examination. 5
4.
Answer
any two of the following questions. 2x10=20
a)
Why does Janet Wilson ask Kim to go to her
parents' farm? How far does she follow Kim? Does Kim reach her parents
farm? (The Recurring Dream)
b)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of
fuel crisis? Who will be affected much by the shortage of fuel? (Nightmare
Life Without Fuel)
c)
Why does Helen Turrell feel uneasy to call
Michael her son openly as other mothers do? What could be the truth behind not
being able to call him her son during the day? (The Gardener)
5.
Answer
any three of the following questions. 2x10=10
a)
Why does the loving mother stop coming to the
pharmacy after she is able to take the pharmacist her home? How many times does
she struggle to get the attention of the pharmacist? (The Loving Mother)
b)
Explain the statement "Many Things 'fell
that year." (Look at Tea Cup)
c)
Is unchopping tree possible? What does the
essay suggest about conservation and against deforestation? (Unchopping a
tree)
d)
Why does Malini banish herself from the palace?
Why do the Brahmins bring her back to the palace? (Malini)
6.
Read
the following passage and answer the questions. 3x5=15
Newspapers
are a great power in themselves. They are a great power to be
reckoned with so much so that even every night and influential persons in
politics, industries or social life can't dare to face their hostility. Their freedom
and power are of vital significance in democratic countries. They work
as the watchdogs of democracy, human rights and individual freedom.
They fill the gap between the public and the government and administration
by working as a bridge and meaningful means of dialogue.
They
are not only one of the mass media but much more. They keep the public
informed about the policies, programs and plannings of the government
and record the people's reactions, views, opinions, etc. They help
in making public opinion as nothing else can do. Personal freedom is the
essence of democracy and it is reflected in the freedom and influence of
the press and the newspapers. Newspapers should have full freedom to critcise,
condemn, warm, encourage and appreciate the working of the government
based on their merit. It is vigilant and investigative journalism and
brave fearless and daring newspapers which have exposed many scandals,
scams, mis-deeds and corruption of the government throughout the
globe.
Questions:
a)
What is the function of newspapers in a
democratic country?
b)
Name the difference types of people on whom
newspapers exercise power.
c)
How do the newspapers help public?
d)
What type of freedom do the newspapers should
have?
e)
How have the newspapers worked and what have
they exposed throughout the globe?
7.
Answer any two of the following. 10x2=20
a)
Write a letter to your friend telling him/her
about your plan and programme after this board examination of class eleven.
b)
Write an account of one of the most festivals
celebrated in your province.
c)
Giving focus on physical fitness, wellbeing and
happiness of a man, write an essay on the importance of games and sports.
8.
Change the sentences below with in spite of
(Omit but, still.) 5
Example: Hey
looked tired. He still worked till evening.
In
spite of the fact that he looked tired, he worked till evening.
a)
He is young and energetic, but he does not like
to work hard.
b)
There was a lot of space, but only a few people
were invited.
c)
They are well paid but they do not like to work
hard.
d)
Bicycles are easy to ride, but teenagers do not
like it.
e)
They were playing at home, but they lost the
match.
9. Fill
the gaps with in, on, at whichever is correct. 5
a)
Tickets must be shown _______ the barrier.
b)
There is a newspaper shop _______ my way to
college.
c)
My college is _____ the bank line.
d)
There are two islands _____ the lake.
e)
There are crowds of people ______ the lake
having sunbath.
10.
Write sentences how often Chandru does
different things as in the example. 5
Example:
Go swimming (Sunday, Tuesday, Friday)
He
goes swimming three times a week.
a)
Play basketball (Saturday, Thursday)
b)
Eat out (Saturdays)
c)
Polish shoes (Sunday, Thursday, Friday)
d)
Wash college dress (Saturday, Wednesday)
e)
Telephone parents (Tuesday evenings)
11.
Read the newspaper headlines below and explain
what they mean. 5
Example:
Express derailed at 90mph.
An express train was derailed while it was
travelling at 90miles per hour.
a)
Officer's son kidnapped on the way to school.
b)
Player fell on the road.
c)
Man with drug arrested at the Bus Park.
d)
Student caught by the invigilator.
e)
Police arrested a culprit.
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