PKG

ENGLISH STUDY CENTRE (VII - XII, B.A, M.A)

www.pkgway.in

Time: 2 Hrs. Marks: 40

1. Answer any two of the following questions: [2 × 2 = 4]

Why did the Tsar put on simple clothes before meeting the Hermit? Who did he leave behind? [1+1]
How small did Alice become after using the fan? What did she slip into immediately after? [1+1]
"Here comes someone running"—Who said this? What was the condition of the person running? [1+1]
Why did Alice think she might have been changed into Mabel?

2. Answer any one of the following questions: [6 × 1 = 6]

What were the three questions the Tsar wanted to know? Why did he feel it was important to know the answers to these questions? [3+3]
Describe the character of Alice [2+2+2]

3. Answer any two of the following questions: [2 × 2 = 4]

"Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang"—Explain the imagery used here in 'Sonnet 73'.
What does the Hawk mean by "I hold Creation in my foot"?
Name two specific threats to humanity mentioned in 'The Greenhouse Effect'.
What does the "black night" take away in 'Sonnet 73'?
How does the Hawk describe the sun's relationship to him?
What action is urged by the poet to save the planet in 'The Greenhouse Effect'?

4. Answer any one of the following questions: [6 × 1 = 6]

Discuss 'Sonnet 73' as a poem of love and mortality. How does the realization of death strengthen the love described in the poem?
"The convenience of the high trees!"—How does the poet utilize the physical setting to reflect the Hawk's mental state and arrogance?
Analyze the tone of the poem 'The Greenhouse Effect'. Is it merely descriptive, or is it a call to action? Give reasons.

5. Answer any one of the following questions: [5 × 1 = 5]

Describe the role of Bartley in the play 'Riders to the Sea'. Why is his determination to go to the fair fatal? [2+3]
Comment on the use of symbolism in 'Riders to the Sea', with special reference to the white boards and the rope. [2.5+2.5]

6. Do as directed: [2 × 1 = 2]

The man is poor. He is honest. He is respected by all.
(Join into a complex sentence)
The teacher, who entered the class, noticed that the students were making a noise.
(Split into simple sentences)

7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles/prepositions: [1 × 3 = 3]

            He was fond _______ music and listened _______ the radio for _______ hour every evening.
        

8. Attempt either (a) or (b):

(a) Write an essay within 150 words on "The Importance of Sports and Games." [10]

-- OR --

(b) Answer both of the following:

Compose an email within 75 words to the Editor of a newspaper complaining about the irregular clearance of garbage in your locality. [5]
Write a blog within 75 words on "Plastic Pollution." [5]