12th STD. English - Unit 1 Grammar - Questions & Answer

Task 1:
Tick the correct options and complete the dialogue:
 
A: Hello. What do you watch/are you watching?
 
B: A programme about the Jillian Wala Bagh massacre, which I recorded last night. I study /I’m studying about it this term.
 
A: All that I know / I’ve known about it is that hundreds of people died /had died in it.
 
B: Yes, it was much, much worse than anyone has expected/had expected. It went on / has gone off for hours. Do you want / Have you wanted to watch the programme with me?
 
A: No, thanks. I’ve got to do some veena practice. I’ve just remembered / I just remembered that we’ve got a concert tomorrow, and I don’t have/haven’t had time to practice my new piece this week.
 
B: OK. I’ve already done / I already did my practice, so I’ve got time to watch TV. See you later.
 
Task 2:
Complete the sentences with the correct tense form of the verbs in brackets: (Text Book Page No. 11)
 
Question a.
(tell) me exactly what (happen) last night!
Answer:
Tell me exactly what happened last night.
 
Question b.
Mrs. Mageswari is my Maths teacher. She (teach) me for four years.
Answer:
Mrs. Mageswari is my maths teacher She has been teaching me for four years.
 
Question c.
I (never /think) of a career ¡n medicine before I spoke to my Biology teacher but now I (seriously! consider) it.
Answer:
I had never thought of a career in medicine before I spoke to my biology teacher but now I seriously consider it.
 
Question d.
Oh no! I (forget) to bring my assignment! What am I going to do? This is the second time I (do) this!
Answer:
Oh no I forgot to bring my assignment! what am I going to do? This is the second time I am doing this.
 
Question e.
I can’t remember what my teacher (say) yesterday about our homework. I (not listen) properly because Hussain (talk) to me at the same time.
Answer:
I can’t remember what my teacher said yesterday about our homework. I did not listen properly because Hussian was talking to me at the same time.
 
Question f.
Last year we (go) on a school trip to Kanyakumari. We (have) a very interesting time.
Answer:
Last year we went on a school trip to Kanyakumari. We had a very interesting time.
 
Question g.
At the moment I (think) about what course to pursue next year but I (not make) a final decision yet.
Answer:
At the moment I am thinking about what course to pursue next year but I have not made a final decision yet.
 
Question h.
I (get) up at 7 every morning but this morning I (sleep) for a long time and I (not get) up until 8.
Answer:
I get up at 7 every morning but this morning I slept for a long time and I did not get up until 8.
 
 
Task 3:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets:
 
Question a.
Everyone _________ when the earthquake hit the small town. (sleep)
Answer:
was sleeping
 
Question b.
Evangeline _______ her job a couple of years ago. (quit)
Answer:
quit
 
Question c.
Where ___________ your last holidays? (you spend)
Answer:
did you spend
 
Question d.
I think Suresh _________ for Tiruvallur next morning. (leave)
Answer:
will leave
 
Question e.
I was angry that I _______ such a mistake (make).
Answer:
had made
 
Question f.
My mother was tired yesterday because she __________ well the night before (not sleep).
Answer:
did not sleep
 
Question g.
Her parents ___________ in Coimbatore for two weeks from today (be).
Answer:
havebeen
 
Question h.
Nothing much ________ when I got to the meeting (happen).
Answer:
had happened
 
Question i.
Scientists predict that by 2050, man ________ on Mars. (land)
Answer:
will land
 
Question j.
Sh! Someone ___________ to our conversation! (listen)
Answer:
is listening
 
Question k.
The plane ________ off in a few minutes. (take)
Answer:
will take
 
Question l.
They _________ about me when I interrupted their conversation. (talk)
Answer:
were talking
 
Question m.
Justin and his parents _________ in an apartment right now because they can’t find a cheap house. (live)
Answer:
are living
 
Question n.
Rajini Prem’s family _________ in Chengalpet now. (be)
Answer:
is
Question o.
Yusuf_________ to the movies once in a while. (go)
Answer:
goes
 
Question p.
This _________ an easy quiz so far (be).
Answer:
has been
 
Question q.
Our team _________ any games last year. (not win)
Answer:
did not win
 
Question r.
We _________ a wonderful film at the cinema last night. (see)
Answer:
saw
 
Question s.
Hurry up! The movie ________ (already begin)
Answer:
has already begun.
 
 
Modal Auxiliaries: (Text Book Page No. 12)
 
Modal Auxiliary is a special auxiliary that is used to denote a particular mood or expression of the subject.
There are 13 Modal Auxiliaries (four of which are quasi-modals/ margins).
 
 
Task 1:
Fill in the blanks with modal auxiliaries: (Text Book Page No. 14)
 
Question a.
The candidates _______ answer five out of ten questions.
Answer:
must
 
Question b.
How _______ you open my bag?
Answer:
dare/can
 
Question c.
Tajudeen ________ finish this work by Monday.
Answer:
will
 
Question d.
_______ I go to school today?
Answer:
Shall
 
Question e.
I wish you ________ tell me the truth.
Answer:
would
 
Question f.
Poonam __________ not catch the bus yesterday.
Answer:
could
 
Question g.
People who live in glass houses ______ not throw stones.
Answer:
should/must
 
Question h.
You ________ not go to the market as I have brought vegetables.
Answer:
need
 
Question i.
_______ you have taken all this trouble?
Answer:
Must
 
Question j.
You ______ be joking.
Answer:
must
 
Question k.
I tried to climb up the tree, but _____ not.
Answer:
could
 
Question l.
Hima Das ran so fast that she ______ win the medal.
Answer:
could
 
Question m.
You ________ lead a horse to water, but you _______ make it drink.
Answer:
can, cannot
 
Question n.
I ________ like to have a cup of coffee.
Answer:
would
 
Question o.
My grandfather _____ visit this temple when he was young.
Answer:
used to/would
 
 
 
Task 2:
Complete the following sentences with modals using the clues given:
 
Question a.
You _________ help the needy. (moral obligation)
Answer:
must/ought to
 
Question b.
If I were you, I ________ not behave like that. (conditional sentence)
Answer:
would
 
Question c.
I _______ never tell a lie. (determination)
Answer:
will
 
Question d.
My uncle _______ have reached by now. (possibility)
Answer:
may
 
Question e.
The patient is critical. He __________be taken to the hospital.(compulsion)
Answer:
must
 
Question f.
I ________ to play hockey when I was a student. (past habit)
Answer:
used to
 
Question g.
You _______ not attend my class. (order)
Answer:
must
 
Question h.
He ___________ come today. (remote possibility)
Answer:
might
 
Question i.
You ___________ follow the traffic rules. (regulation)
Answer:
must
 
Question j.
He play the match. (willingness)
Answer:
will
 
Question k.
You __________ not waste time on it. (necessity)
Answer:
need
 
Question l.
Had the doctor come in time, he _______ have saved the patient.(probability)
Answer:
would
 
 
Reported Speech:
 
Task 1:
Read what these people say and rewrite as sentences: (Text Book Page No. 15)underlines
 
Question 1.
I am very busy.
Answer:
Raja said that he was very busy.
 
Question 2.
I have completed my work.
Answer:
Satya said that he had completed his work.
 
Question 3.
I don’t like to go out.
Answer:
Johnson said that he didn’t like to go out.
 
Question 4.
I have just come back from Chennai.
Answer:
Akshita said that she had just come back from Chennai.
 
Question 5.
I am learning English.
Answer:
Jayan said that he was learning English.
 
Question 6.
I bought a pen yesterday.
Answer:
Madhu said that she had bought a pen the previous day.
 
Question 7.
We will go shopping tomorrow.
Answer:
Joseph and Mary said that they would go shopping the next day.
 
Question 8.
We can’t attend the party.
Answer:
Afsar and Ayesha said that they could not attend the party.
 
Question 9.
How are you?
Answer:
Satish asked how he was.
 
Question 10.
I am fine. Thank you
Answer:
Victor said that he was fine and thanked him.
 
 
 
Task 2:
Read the following dialogue and complete the report in the space provided:
 
Priya: Where are you going to?
Vijay: I am going to the railway station.
Priya: Why are you going there?
Vijay: I want to receive my uncle who is coming from Bangalore.
 
Question 1.
Priya asked Vijay ___________
Answer:
Priya asked Vijay where he was going.
 
Question 2.
Vijay replied __________
Answer:
Vijay replied that he was going to the railway station.
 
Question 3.
Priya further inquired ___________
Answer:
Priya further enquired why he was going there.
 
Question 4.
Vijay stated that ___________
Answer:
Vijay stated that he wanted to receive his uncle who was coming from Bangalore.
 
b) Teacher: Why are you late?
Divya: I missed the bus.
Teacher: You should have reached the bus stop on time.
Divya: My grandmother is ill. So, I had to take her to the doctor.
Teacher: I am sorry. What ails her?
Divya: She has a high fever.
 
Question 1.
The teacher asked Divya why she was late. Divya replied that (a) ________.The teacher told her that (b) _____. Divya said that her grandmother was ill so she had to take her to the doctor. The teacher felt sorry and further asked her (c) _____. Divya explained that she (c)_________ high fever.
Answers:
(a) She had missed the bus
(b) She should have reached the bus stop on time.
(c) what ailed her?
(d) had
  
 
Task 3:
Rewrite the following passage in indirect speech: (Text Book Page No. 16)
 
Question 1.
Pradeep got out of bed with much excitement. “It is going to be a lovely sunny day,” he remarked
to his sister Varshini. “Just let me sleep a bit longer, Pradeep,” Varshini begged, “and since you are feeling so
enthusiastic, “she suggested, “Why don’t you go and help a mother in cooking?” Sure, I will say Pradeep.
“Can I help you, mum?’ he said to his mother. “Yes, of course. There are idlis and vadas on the dining table.
Have your breakfast.” “Thank you, mum; I’ll surely help you by eating them.”
Answer:
Pradeep got out of bed with much excitement. He told his sister Varshini that it was going to be a lovely sunny day. Varshini begged him to let her sleep a bit longer and since he was feeling so enthusiastic she asked him why not go and help a mother in cooking. Pradeep said that he would. He asked his mother if he could help her. The mother replied positively and added that there were idlis and vadas on the dining table and told him to have his breakfast. Pradeep thanked his mother and said that he would surely help her by eating them.
 
 
Writing:
Read the following letter carefully, discuss with your partner, and answer the questions:
 
Sir,
I request you to publish the following letter in your daily to address an important issue which needs immediate redressal.
 
During weekends motorcyclists are seen racing on the East Coast Road and the Old Mahabalipuram road of Chennai. The amateur racers are risking their own lives and of the public as well. They are fearless and irresponsible, not knowing the price of human lives. Risking others and their lives for their pleasure is highly condemnable.
 
Even school students indulge in such activities and cause fatal accidents. The racers have started
occupying the lanes and streets of busy localities. As such, the violation of traffic rules often results in the loss of young lives. Such reckless riders who violate traffic rules should be punished severely. As a responsible citizen of society, I request the authorities concerned to take appropriate measures to put an end to this menace.
Yours truly,
xxxxx.
 
Questions:
 
Question a)
Who is the sender of the letter?
Answer:
Srivastava is the sender of the letter.
 
Question b)
Who is the receiver?
Answer:
The editor of a daily is the receiver.
 
Question c)
What is the issue?
Answer:
Motorcycle racing is the issue.
 
Question d)
What is the request of the sender?
Answer:
The request of the sender to the authorities concerned is to take appropriate measures to put an end to the motorcycle racing.
 
Question e)
Who will take steps after reading it?
Answer:
The traffic police will take steps after reading it.
 
b) You have chosen Computer Science in the Higher Secondary Course. Write a letter to your friend giving reasons for your choice. Read the clues given in brackets to complete the letter.
 
Dear Arjun (Greeting),
 
Hope you are well (enquire about his well-being). I would like to say that I have chosen computer science in Hr. Sec course. Firstly I want you to help me with my future (the reason for your choice of group). I wish to become an Engineer (state your ambition). We come to hear a lot of instances of misusing social media. (discuss recent unhealthy happenings in social media and society). These have made me select the course so that after knowing the system well. I will be able to find out something to stop such things (demand or need of this profession). I have plans to pursue M.S in the US (higher studies or specialization).
 
All the best for your CA preparation. Convey my regards to all at home.
 
Yours lovingly,
(your name)
 
Task: (Text Book Page No. 18)
a) You had been to your Grandma’s house during the summer holidays. You enjoyed your stay in her company. Write a letter to your Grandma stating how much you miss her after returning to your home.
 
My dear Grandma,
 
I hope, you are quite well. But I am not fine here, because I miss you a lot. I enjoyed your company during my summer holidays. I feel very sad after returning to my home. I am expecting my next vacation to come. I felt very happy when I stayed with you. Take care of your health. See you on your next vacation.
 
Yours lovingly,
Arjun S.
 
Address on the envelope
To
 
STAMP
 
Mrs. R.Vasantha,
No.75, West Street,
Trichy – 627032.
 
 
 
b) You are the head of the English department in a renowned institution. You are invited to preside over the inauguration of the English Literary club in your alma mater. Respond to the letter you have received either accepting the invitation or expressing your inability to attend the function.
 
From
M Ravi Kumar,
Head of the Department of English,
Joseph College of Arts and Science,
Madurai – 627035
 
To
The Principal,
ABC College of Arts and Science
Trichy – 620177
 
Sir,
 
Sub: Accepting your invitation – reg.
 
This is to kindly inform you that I have received your invitation to the inauguration of the English Literary club. I am really happy to preside over the function in my alma mater. I am sure that I will be at the function on time.
Thanking you,
 
Yours faithfully,
M Ravikumar.
 
Madurai,
10.04.2020.
 
Address on the envelope
To
 
STAMP
 
The Principal
ABC College of Arts and Science
Trichy-620177
 
c. Write a letter to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to help you obtain a duplicate mark sheet of class XII, which you lost while traveling.
 
From
S. Anand,
No. 12, West Street,
Virudhunagar.
 
To
The Headmaster,
TCS. Hr. Sec. School,
Virudhunagar.
 
Sir,
Sub: Requesting to obtain a duplicate mark sheet of class XH-reg.
 
I would like to bring to your kind notice that I had missed my mark sheet for class XII while traveling. Therefore, I kindly request you to help me to obtain a duplicate mark sheet.
 
Thanking you,
 
Yours faithfully,
B. Anand.
 
Virudhunagar,
15.04.2020.
 
Address on the envelope
To
 
STAMP
 
The Headmaster,
TCS. Hr. Sec. School,
Virudhunagar.
 
d) Write a letter to AZ Company requesting them to replace the defective juicer that you bought recently. Include the following details: the problem, date of purchase, receipt number, model, and warranty.
 
From
S. Rahul,
No.2, North Street,
Kovilpatti.
 
To
The manager,
AZ company,
Chennai-627201
 
Sir,
 
Sub: Requesting to replace the defective juicer-reg.
 
I would like to bring to your kind notice that I had bought a juicer in your company a week ago. Now it is not working but properly due to magnetic sensors. I have also mentioned the date of purchase and receipt number. So, kindly replace the defective juices as early as possible.
Thanking you,
 
Yours faithfully,
S. Raghul.
 
Kovilpatti,
20.05.2020.
 
Address on the envelope
 
To
 
Stamp
 
The manager,
AZ company,
Chennai-627201
 
e) You wish to become a pilot. Write a letter to a college enquiring about the details of the pilot training course offered by the college. Include the following details in your inquiry: duration of the course, fee structure, scholarships, hostel facilities, and placement details.
 
From
D.Kumar,
No.75, East street,
Tenkasi.
 
To
The principal,
ABC College of Technology,
Coimbatore.
 
Sir.
 
Sub: Enquiring about the details of the pilot training course offered-reg.
This is to inform you that I would like to know about the pilot training course offered at your college. Please let me know the duration of the course, fee structure, scholarships, hostel facilities, and placement details as soon as possible.
 
Thanking you,
 
Yours faithfully,
D. Kumar.
 
Tenkasi,
25.04.2020.
 
Address on the envelope
 
To
 
STAMP
 
The principal,
ABC College of Technology,
Coimbatore.
 
 
f) Write a letter to the manager of Waves Furniture Company ordering furniture for a coaching center. Include the following details: description of the furniture, number of pieces, mode of payment, time, and delivery options.
 
From
S. Ramesh,
No.72, Anbu Nagar, Palayamkottai.
 
To
The manager,
The waves furniture company,
Chennai.
 
Sir,
 
Sub: Ordering some furniture-reg.
 
We are in need of some furniture for our coaching center. Kindly send the goods by train to the above address.
 
Items       Quantity
Chair        50 nos
Tables     10 nos
Boards     5 nos
Thanking you,
 
Yours faithfully,
S. Ramesh.
 
Palayamkottai,
20.06.2020.
 
Address on the envelope
To
 
STAMP
 
The manager,
The waves furniture company,
Chennai.
 
g. Write an application for the post of Personal Secretary to the Managing Director of a company. Include the following details: Educational qualification, experience, various other qualifications required for the post.
 
From
XXX
YYY
ZZZ.
 
To
The Managing Director,
Software solution,
Chennai-28
 
Sir,
 
Sub: Application for the post of personal secretary -reg.
 
Ref: Advertisement in The Hindu dated 8th June 2020.
 
I read your advertisement in “The Hindu” dated 8th June 2020.1 wish to apply for the post of personal secretary. I have given below my bio-data. If I am appointed, I assure you that I will discharge my duties to your entire satisfaction.
 
Bio – Data
 
Name of the applicant: xxx
Residential Address: yyy
Father’s name: A.Jeyaraj
Date of birth and age: 27th Dec 1990
Age: 28 years old
Sex: Male/Female
Educational Qualification: M.A. English
Experience: 3 years
Languages Known: Tamil, English, and Hindi
Special Talent: Fluency in English, good knowledge of computer, a good athlete
Salary expected: 15,000/- per month
Thanking you,
 
Declaration:
 
I, XXX hereby declare that the information which I have furnished is true to the best of my knowledge.
 
Yours faithfully,
Place: yyy, XXX
Date: 10.06.2020.
 
Address on the envelope
 
To
 
STAMP
 
The Managing Director,
Software solution,
Chennai-28
 
h) Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the nuisance created by the roadside vendors blocking the pavements and occupying the parking zone.
 
From
K. Ashok,
No.7, West Mambalam st,
Villupuram.
 
To
The Editor,
The Indian Express,
Villupuram-27.
 
Sir,
 
Sub: Publishing the nuisance created by the roadside vendors in your newspaper -reg.
 
This is to bring to your kind attention that the roadside vendors are blocking the pavements and occupying the parking zone and thereby creating a nuisance to the public. So, please bring the news to the government by publishing this in your newspaper.
 
Thanking you,
 
Yours faithfully,
K.Ashok.
 
Villupuram,
05.07.2020.
 
Address on the envelope
 
To
 
STAMP
 
The Editor,
The Indian Express,
Villupuram-27.
 
j) Write a letter to your relative or friend who is admitted in the hospital for treatment of jaundice. Advise him/her not to worry about the illness and be positive. Assure him/her of your psychological and financial help during the crisis.
 
My dear Friend,
 
I heard that you are admitted to the hospital for the treatment of jaundice. It is only a common disease, especially in summer days. So, you take rest and always think positive which will enable you to recover from it soon. If you need any financial help, please inform me at once, So that I will help and be with you.
 
Yours lovingly,
Arun S
 
Address on the envelope
To
 
STAMP
 
Mrs. M. Karthick,
No.45, North street,
Tirunelveli 

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