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Thursday 27 February 2014

Letter Writing

Interview a disable person who has achieved a unique success.

Interviewer : Hello, Sudhaji Good morning.
Interviewee : Good morning.
Interviewer : Ma’m, I would like to know about your successful journey in life.
Interviewee : Yes, it’s a long and colourful filled with difficulties.
Interviewer : How did you lose your leg?
Interviewee : In an accident. That shocked me. I worried about dancing .But the confidence and faith made me not only stand on my feet but also dance.
Interviewer : How did you over come that?
Interviewee : While learning dancing I had many difficulties. Thanks to ‘Jaipur Foot’. The support of doctor and parents helped to regain my confidence.
Interviewer : Is the film ‘Nache Mayuri’ based on your real life story?
Interviewee : Yes, it is. I myself have acted in it.
Interviewer : What do you like to tell the disable?
Interviewee : You will never know unless you try.
Interviewer : Thank you, madam for sharing your life story with us.

2)Imagine your friend has passed the std-X examination with a distinction in spite of his/her being seriously ill during the examination. Write a letter congratulating him/her for the success.
X.Y.Z.
Red Villa
Marine line,
Mumbai-400001.
30th Jan 2016

Dear Reshma,
Heartiest congratulation on your brilliant success in S.S.C. examination .I am proud of you. In your earlier letter you have mentioned about your illness during the examination. You have beaten the hardship. You have sought distinction in the exam so it will be easy for you to get admission in the college of your choice. You should remember one thing .Study keep mental intact. Playing and exercise maintain physical health. Skipping exercise and play for study, is not a worthy idea. It make us ill at the eleventh hour.
Why should I give you a sermon at the hour of rejoice? You are aware of the advantages of sports and other extra-curricular activities. Please do write soon and often.
With best wishes to all our friends.

Yours lovingly,

X.Y. Zed

3)Imagine that the editor of a newspaper has made a general appeal to send opinions for ‘view-counterview’ column of the newspaper on the topic ‘should there be a law to force children to look after their old parents? Prepare your write up with the help of following points.

Gujarati Govt.Hostel

15,Nehru Park,

Aurangabad 43002

October 22-2013

         Sub:- write up on ‘should there be laws on to force children to look after their parents?
   Sir,
        As per your appeal, I forward my write up. Looking after old parents is must. But by laws, no way. The care and worry for the parents should be heartfelt. The law will compel the children to keep parents at the home but not at heart. No court can make children feel worried about their parent. Law helps those who make complaint. Would parents take legal action against children? They would prefer to suffer. Values are not taught, these are to be caught . Elderly people should be well protected and given the due care . It is the responsibility of the children . If any youth does not bother to look after his parents, instead of punishing that youth , his parents should be given helping hand by govt. or NGO. the government should open old age security home.Enforced help will do no better job.
Kindly publish my views in your esteem newspaper

Thanking you,

Yours obediently,
X.Y.Z

4)Imagine that you are staying in a government hostel, you feel extremely Home sick. Write a letter to your parent explaining that how much you are missing and remembering them. Also state about your study progress and examination.

Jijamata Govt. Hostel
15,Nehru Park,
Aurangabad-431002
20 September 2013

Dear father,

Since long I have not received your letter or any phone call.These days I feel homesick. If I were a bird, I would have been with you at present. I am eager to meet mother, little Sony and you. I miss you a lot. My first term exam is about to be held in the next month . I have to prepare for that but my homesickness takes me away from study. You need not worry. Just send a letter and family photograph along with additional one thousand rupees to buy Alarm watch. Our teacher of English is a kind and disciplined person. Under his guidance, I am improving myself. My room mates at hostel are studious and of helping nature. Convey my regards to mother. Remember me to Raju, Ahmad and Christopher.

Yours Lovingly

X.Y.Z . `
5) On the occasion of a ‘Mother’s Day’ write a letter to your mother thanking her for the valuable thing you have learnt from her

Gujarati Govt.Hostel
15,Nehru Park, Aurangabad 43002 October 22-2013

Dear mother,

Celebration of ‘Mother’s Day’ made me think about you. At hostel I really miss you . I remember you and the thing you taught me. You inspired me to go ahead and kiss the world .You made me take interest in reading newspaper . That made my awareness about the world. You taught me to respect subordinates too. Man should be treated as man It is from you I got my confidence. Your teaching enabled me to face the challenges of life.I am really grateful for the thing you have taught me. Thanks a lot.

Wish you very happy Mother’s Day’

Your loving son
x. y. z.

7)Your school has arranged an excursion or trip to Hyderabad. write a letter to your father asking for the permission and Rs150 as the fare.

X. Y. Z.
East Hostel V. M. V. College, Amravati
February 18,2016

       Dear father,
        I find myself stumbling to write you a letter. I know that paying me extra would burden you. Another reason that stumbles me is that I know not how to start the letter. I am short of words and full of emotion suddenly I feel homesick .
    I write this letter with special purpose. Our school has organized a picnic and educational tour to Hyderabad. I want to join them .The fare of the tour is Rs.-1500. I hope you will say ‘yes’ as always you do. Dad, please send Rs-1500 with your love and permission, love to mother ,Chotu, and uncle. Your Loving Son,
X.Y.Z.

    8)Prepare a letter addressing to the editor of a newspaper highlighting the road mishap problem in your area.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      X.Y.Z
Red Villa,
Marine Line, Mumbai-04
August 23,2015


    To,
    The Editor,
   The Indian Express,
     Mumbai-o4

   Sir,

       I humbly bring your attention to the problem we are facing since long.The road mishaps in our area have become a grave problem for us. Due to the worst street, uncovered manholes potholes, encroachment along the road side and ever increasing traffic the area has become a death trap.
    Despite several appeals the concerning authorities have turned a deaf ear. Diversion of traffic through other road will avoid the accidents


                                                                                                                            Yours truly,    X. Y. Z               9) Imagine that your friend really need a confidence building message. Write him/her a letter communicating the same advice.

Sanskar Niwas

Sai Gruh Niman Society Gadchandur-442908

Sept.15,2013

Dear Ganesh,

I am really shocked about your decision of discontinuing the study the reason behind that made me surprised. Failure or low score is not the end. You scored low in H.S.C. and want to discontinue study.
It’s not good to quit when thing go wrong. Stick to your effort, you might succeed next year. Many courses are available after H.S.C. Join one of them. Remember ‘quitter never wins, winner never quits’. Success may be near when it seems far. So think over your decision with positive outlook.
Please do write soon and often.

Yours lovingly,
x.y.z.

Monday 17 February 2014

English Grammar Exercise Std 12 Yuvakbharati New Course

Worksheet 2

The sentences in these worksheet are taken from Std. 12 coursebook of MS -Board.It meant for practice of learners.

It was dinner time when he finished . (Rewrite as simple sentence)
On the hooks were more fish than the others had caught all together. (Change the degree)
He has become the fourth -largest manufacturer of personal computers in America.(Rewrite in Future Perfect Tense)
Michael Dell was the youngest man ever to head Fortune 500 corporation.(Change the degree)
Growing up in Houston, Texas, Michael and his two brothers were imbued by their parents.( Rewrite as compound sentence)
I wasn't a bad doctor. (Add a question tag)
I wasn't quite sure of myself. (Rewrite as affirmative)
I had successive ideas of specializing in dermatology, in aural surgery, in pediatrics but discarded them all. (Rewrite as simple sentence)
I took him around with me . (Change the voice)
When I saw the prizes and read the citation Chaitanya had received, I was stupefied. (Use 'No sooner......than')
He was a special child. (Rewrite as Rhetorical question)
One day , King Amrut and Chandan were taking a walk on the terrace of the palace. (Rewrite the sentence using Past Perfect Continuous Tense)
They could see far into the distance.( Use 'able to' )
He was delighted to see the prosperity of his kingdom.(Use gerund form of the underlined word)
What more could they ask for?(Rewrite as Assertive sentence)
Soon he walked up to the king and whispered something in his ears. ( Use 'No sooner....than')
"Did you like the story, Meenu?"Raghu asked. (Rewrite into Indirect speech)
I would show him my finger. (Use 'used to')
I would close the cage and put it near my pillow. (Rewrite as simple sentence)
At 6 sharp in the morning, he would start to be restless.( Frame wh-question to get the underline part as an answer)
When he became a fully grown up one , he began to go far and wide. (Use 'No sooner......than')
The bird was spotted in pairs almost everyday. (Change the voice)
How can they be seen? ( Rewrite as Assertive)
It is achievable. (Rewrite as negative)
All this is being done very efficiently and at a low cost.(Change into Active Voice)
Parking will be difficult and expensive. ( Use "not only .... but also)
People will use public transport rather than cars. (Make it less certain)
There are some glimmers of hope. (Add a question tag)
They have excuses ready when they reach office late. (Identify the clause)
They have never seen a sunrise. (Change the voice)
She felt terrible about this tendency. (Rewrite as Exclamatory)
His father would undoubtedly be left shaking his head and burying himself deeper into his newspaper. (Use 'not only...but also')
"They have promised that the funds we have given to initiate the process will be returned to us,"Mr. Pawar says.(Rewrite as Indirect speech)
Can you please hold it for me? (What does underlined Modal Auxiliary indicate?)
It should keep for a while. (Replace the Modal Auxiliary with another indicating obligation)
Reuben respectfully touched his worn cap. (Rewrite the sentence using adjective form of the underlined word.)
He ran towards the sound and stopped at a construction site. ( Rewrite as simple sentence)
Dora had never received such a gift. (Rewrite in Present Perfect tense)
A religious ceremony was attended by nearly two lakh people.(Begin with -Nearly two.....)

As we were nearing the steps leading to a foot over bridge, people started pushing from behind. ( Use 'no sooner ... than' )
There was nothing she could do about it. (Rewrite as Rhetorical Question)
"They have promised that the funds that we have given to initiate the process will be returned to us," Mr. Pawar said. (Rewrite as Indirect Speech)
The school had no regular calendar. (Rewrite as Affirmative)
India's present epoch maker has come over here to bless the state of Maharashtra. (Use gerund form of underlined word)
Both India and Maharashtra can progress only when there is oneness of interest. ( Use 'If ..not')
I had no anxiety and no high ambitions. ( Use 'neither......nor )
It was tough but intellectually satisfying. (Rewrite as complex sentence)
He brought the coconuts down. (Change the voice)
It is a book about the transformation of India. ( Begin with - 'The book....')
Can anyone really conceive of a world without poverty? (Rewrite as Assertive Sentence)

KEY For The Above Exercise

Friday 31 January 2014

Home: Grammar In Hand

Saturday 18 January 2014

Communication Skill Worksheet

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Wednesday 15 January 2014

Sample Paper STD. 12 English

Section A Reading, Note-making and Summary
1. Read the first activity, read the extract and then do all the
activities : 12
A1. Enlist the area of Chaitanya's interest. 2

Ans: craft, art, music, dancing and sports.

Academically, he was still lagging behind the expected standard of

learning but it was okay. He started developing an all-round interest in

craft, art, music, dancing and sports.

Early in 1997-98, when he returned from state level inter-school

sports, he had two prizes to his credit and a silver medal. He had won his

laurels in athletic events and the silver medal in running race.

When I saw the prizes and read the citation Chaitanya had received, I was stupefied, in total disbelief, then - hugged him, kissed him

and cried unabashedly to my heart’s content. That day, I cried for the

first time out of joy and a sense of being vindicated. Without practice he

had competed with approximately 1,800 children drawn from various

schools all over the state. He was subsequently selected for the marathon

race, but he could not participate due to a health problem. “May be next

year, he would”, I assured myself. And I, as his proud mother, would

proudly chronicle his future achievements and success to inspire other mothers of the world.

Looking back at my own life, I feel that it is the spirit with which

we can accept our life gracefully is what matters ultimately; and it is love

which nourishes us. All other things are unimportant. Chaitanya has made

me look inwards. His handicap doesn’t disturb me any longer. He and I

shall live with it and still be happy. The mental strength which he has

given to me is inexhaustible.

One day, as both of us got onto a public transport bus, Chaitanya

offered to buy the tickets for us.

“One full, one half,” he said to the conductor beaming with joy.

Looking at him, I wondered whether he was really only a half ? An

incomplete person ? Was I really full ? Complete in all respects ? Why do

then normal people feel that they are ‘full’ and others like Chaitanya are

half or incomplete ? Chaitanya’s world is complete in itself, pure and

innocent while our lives are full of deceit, jealousies, ill feelings.

His words have intrigued me ever since. Whenever I think of

Chaitanya, I feel he is complete in himself although a little different from

us. How could I call him only a half ? The half, incomplete person was

myself and not him, The distance for the bus was the same for both of

us. Only the tickets were priced differently.

The day the world sees him the way I do, it will not be a one full or

a one half world. It will be one full world-A world full of love, caring and sharing.

A2. Complete the following statements using correct alternatives.

a) Chaitanya had ........... and ............ to his credit at state level inter-school sports.

b) He got silver medal in a .................. and got laurels in .............. .
Ans: a) Chaitanya had two prizes and a silver medal to his credit at state level inter-school sports.

b) He got silver medal in a running race and got laurels in athletic events .

A3. Say whether the following statements are true or false . Correct the false statements.

a) Chaitanya asked for one half ticket for him and one full for his mother.

b) Half ticket was for his mother because she was a senior citizen.

c) Half ticket was for Chaitanya himself because he below 10 years.

d) According to mother she was half not Chaitanya.
Ans: a) True b) False, Correct :Half ticket was for Chaitanya himself because he was handicap . c) False : Half ticket was for Chaitanya himself because he was handicap.
d) True

A4. Give the meanings of a) laurels b) approximately c) nourish d) beaming
Ans: a) laurels - victory b) approximately- neat about c) nourish - feed) beaming- outbursting

A5. Give your opinion about being sympathetic towards special children is enough.

A6. Grammar Do as directed

a) When I saw the prizes and read citation Chaitanya had received, I was stupefied. ( Begin with ' No sooner did I ......... ')
Ans : No sooner did I see the prizes and read citation Chaitanya had received than I was stupefied.

b) Was I really full? (Rewrite as a statement )

Ans: I was not really full.

Q2 (A) : Read the first activity, read the extract and then do all the
activities : 12
1. State whether the following sentences are true or false. (2)
(i) Today 25,000 children die daily around the world from hunger related diseases. (False)
(ii) Finally, a poverty – free world would be economically less stronger and far more stable than the world today. (False)
(iii) People in the poverty free world would afford health services.
(IV) No free schooling required in that world.

Today 40,000 children die each day around the world from hunger – related diseases. In a poverty – free world, no children would die of such causes. Everybody in every part of the globe would have access to education and health – care services because he or she would be able to afford them. Unlike today,
the state would not be required to provide free or subsidized health – care or schooling.
All state organizations created to provide free or subsidized services for the poor would no longer be required and could be done away with.Thus, no need to welfare, or local welfare agencies, or the national welfare department. No need for hand – outs, no sup – kitchens, no food stamps, no free schools, no free hospital care, no begging in the streets. State – run safety – net programme would have no rationale for existence because no one would live on charity any more. State – run social security programmes, income – support programmes would be unnecessary.Social structures in a poverty – free world would, of course, be quite different from those that exist in a poverty – ridden world. But nobody would be at the mercy of anyone else, and that is what would make all the difference between a world without poverty and one riddled with it.Finally, a poverty – free world would be economically much stronger and far more stable than the world today.

A2. Everybody in every part of the globe would have access to education and health. Explain(2)
Answer: In poverty free world everybody would be able to afford education and health. Unlike today,
the state would not be required to provide free or subsidized health – care or schooling.
A 3. State the difference between a world without poverty and one riddled with it. (2)
Answer: All state organizations created to provide free or subsidized services for the poor would no longer be required. Thus, no need for welfare, or local welfare agencies, or the national welfare department.Social structures in a poverty – free world would, be quite different from those that exist in a poverty – ridden world. But in that world nobody would have mercy on anyone and it would make all the difference between a world without poverty and one riddled with it.
A4. Give the antonyms of a) stronger b) stable c) national d) social
A5. Suggest some ways to make the world poverty free.(2)
Answer: Employment to all made necessary.Vocational education should be boosted.Curroption be root out.Right to work should be implemented like right to information and right to food.
5. Do as directed: (2)

(i) It became too dark to read easily.(remove 'too')
Ans. It became so dark that one could not read easily.
(ii) I do not remember. (Make it affirmative)
Ans. I fail to remember.

b) Note- making: Read the passage and complete a tree diagram give below it. 3

Of all forms of transports road transport has shown the greatest growth in recent years. Transport by road may be both vehicular and non-vehicular, Non-vehicular transportation includes both animals and man. Vehicular transport in developing countries include the ancient bullock carts as well as the modern automobiles. The introduction of railways has been vitals in the growth of industrialization. They are useful in carrying heavy bulky goods over long distance water transports is one of the oldest forms of cargo transport. Water transport includes inland and ocean transport. Inland waterways include rivers and canals. Ocean or sea transport is very important for the growth of foreign trade of any country. The greatest advantage of air transport is that it has reduced the time and distance barrier to a great extent. However air transport is costliest means of transport.

Q. III A) Read the following passage and do the activities

A1 Say whether the following statements are true of false . 2

a) The desert is made of sand and rock.

b) The area of Arabia is mostly desert.

c) The sand in desert is too hot to walk.

d) There are spring everywhere in the desert.

A great part of Arabia is desert. Here there is nothing but sand and rock. The sand is so hot that you cannot walk over it with your bare feet in the day time. Here and there in the desert are spring of water that come from deep down under the ground so deep that the sun cannot dry them up. These springs are few and far apart but wherever there is one green grass very soon covers the ground all around it. Soon fig frees and palm trees grow tall and graceful. Such a place is called an oasis.

The Arabs who are not in the cities live in the desert all the year around. They live in tents that can be put up and taken down very easily and quickly so that the can move from one oasis to another seeking grass and water for their sheep, goats camels and horses, These desert Arabs eat ripe, sweet fig and also the dates that grow upon the palm trees They dry them too and use them as food all the year around. The camel is much more useful to the Arab than his beautiful house. However for it is much larger and stronger. One camel can carry as much as or more than two horses. The Arab loads the camel with goods and rides him, took for miles and miles across the desert just as if it were really the ship of the desert which it is often called.

A2. Complete the statements : a) Arabs in desert live in .......

b) The Arabs collect their food by........................ 2

A3. Camel is called the ship of the desert. Give reason 2

A4. Write form the passage the expressions that mean 1.whole year 2. a fertile spot in a desert 2

A5. Write your views about keeping animals 2

A6. Rewrite the following sentences as per the instructions.

a) The sand is so hot that you cannot walk over it with your bare feet in the day time. (Use ‘too---to’) 1

b) The camel is much more useful to the Arab than his beautiful house. (Change the degree) 1

B Summarize the above passage using mains facts regarding the Arabs Give a title. 3

Section B

Poetry

Q. IV A Read the following poem and answer the questions given below it. 8

She smiled, “I found ‘em out by the tree.

I picked ‘em because they’re pretty like you

I knew you would like ‘em, especially the blue”

I said, “ Daughter I’m sorry for the way I acted today

I shouldn’t have yelled at you that way

She said, “ Oh, Mom that okay I love you anyway”

I said “Daughter I love you too

And I do like the flowers especially the blue”

A1 Write the names of speakers against the dialogues 2

Dialogues Speakers

1. I found ‘em out by the tree.

2. you would like ‘em, especially the blue 3. I shouldn’t have yelled at you that way

4. I do like the flowers especially the blue

A2. State what effect the dialogue form gives to this poem 2

A3. “ I picked ‘em because they’re pretty like you” Name and explain the figure of speech. 2

A4 Write four poetic lines about your mother 2

Section III
( Rapid Reading and Composition)

Q. V (B) Read the following extract and do the activities that follow

Then two little boys came out of the garden: one of them had a large sharp knife, like that with which the girls had cut the tulips they came straight towards the little daisy, which could not understand what they wanted.

Here is a fine piece of turf for the lark, “said one of the boys and began to cut out a square round the daisy so that it remained in the center of the grass.

Pluck the flowers off said the other boy and the daisy trembled for fear, for to be pulled of meant death of it and it wished so much to live as it was to go with the square of turf into the poor captive larks cage.

No let stay said the other boy it look so pretty”

And so it stayed and was brought into the lark cage. The poor bird was lamenting its lost liberty and beating its wings against the wires and the little daisy could not speak or utter a consoling word, much as it would have liked to do so so the forenoon passed.
A1. Enlist the characters referred to in the extract.
Prepare a dialogue between the Daisy and the boy 2

Q. V (B) 2. Read the extract and do the activities that follow 4

But at 8 am there was a commotion I heard shout and saw people running every way through out the camp. I caught up with my brothers.

Russian troops had liberated the camp! The gate swung open. Everyone was running so I did took amazingly all of my brother had survived I’m not sure how But I knew that the girl with the apples had been the key to my survival. My mother had promised to send me an angel and the angel had come.

Eventually I made my way to England where I was sponsored by a Jewish charity put up in a hostel with other boys who had survived the holocaust and trained in electronics then I came to America where my brother Sam had already moved. I served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and returned to New York City after two years by august 1957 I’d opened my own electronics repair shop.
A1 Pick out the sentences that show dramatic element of prediction. 2

A2. Extend the extract by adding an imaginary paragraph of yours. 2

Section D Writing skill

Q. VI A Letter writing: Write any one of the following letters 4

1. Write a letter to the person you like most, appreciating his/her social work foe a good cause and also express in it how he/she is the beacon-light for the youth of today.

Or

2. There is no proper drainage system in your area. Consequently, people are facing hygienic problems. Write a letter to the Health Officer/ Sarpanch to take necessary steps.

B) Write any one of the following as per the linstructions. 4

1. Recently An Eye checkup camp was organized in your Jr. College. You worked as a volunteer to make the camp a success. Write a report of the camp in 120 words.

2. Write a dialogue between you and the principal taking help of the following points.

1. You have to take admission in XII Science Electronics

2. You cannot pay full fees at a time

3. Tell reason

4. You will pay in installments

5. Request the principal

6. He grants your request

7. Thanks

C Attempt any one of the following 4

1. Prepare a tourist leaflet about a religious place.

2. Read the view given in favor of village life. Write a paragraph as counter-views.

1. Natural surrounding

2. Eco friendly life

3. Good community life

4. Peace and harmony

5. Minimum expenses

6. Fresh vegetables pure milk

Q. VII A) You have to interview an old woman who lives in an Old –Age-Home (Vridhasharm). Prepare a set of 8 questions for the interview. 4

B Prepare your speech in 120 words on the topic “Save trees ___ Trees save " You have to deliver in the speech competition organized in your college. 3

Wednesday 1 January 2014

Rewrite as Complex Sentence

1. Complex Sentence करतांना वाक्यात दोन क्रियापदे व एक Sub- ordinate Conjunction आणावे.
2. Simple Sentence चे Complex Sentence करतांना एक स्वतंत्र वाक्य कोणते ते ठरवावे.
3. नतंर दुस‍र्‍या क्रियापद सद्रूश्य शब्दाचे क्रियापदात रुपांतर करावे.
4. दोन वाक्य जोडण्यास योग्य ते Conjunction (that, who, which, though, so--that, etc) वापरावे.
5. 'too-- to' च्या वाक्यात ’so - that' वापरुन complex sentence केल्या जाते.

Examples:
1] It offers tools for managing the environment.
वरिल वाक्यात It offers tools हे पुर्ण वाक्य आहे त्यानंतर conj. 'which' घ्यावे. Managing या क्रियापद सद्रुश्य् शब्दाचे ing काढून योग्य त्या काळात ते क्रियापद वापरावे. त्यापुर्वी असलेले for हे preposition काढून टाकावे.
Comlpex: It offers tools which manages the environment.
2] In London she met Julio, a young man from Spain.
    In London she met Julio who was a young man from Spain.
3] In 2002 she died.
    It was in 2002 that she died.
4] Dad asked me to play at the family occasions but the lessons stopped.
    Though Dad asked me to play at the family occasions, the lessons stopped.
5] Madhav was too tired to go any further.
    Madhav was so tired that he could not go any further.
Rewrite as Simple Sentence
Rewrite as Compound Sentence