Kerala Plus One Question Paper 2024 English Communicative

Kerala Board

Question Paper
2024

Reg. No. : ......................................
FY-422 Name : ...........................................

FIRST YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2024

Part – III Time : 2 Hours
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 60 Scores

General Instructions to Candidates :
 There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
 Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
 Read questions carefully before answering.

Answer any 9 questions from 1 to 10. Each carries 1 score. (9  1 = 9)
1. _______ is a stage performance which is carried out without any preparation.
(a) Presentation (b) Extempore
(c) Debate (d) Speech

2. In the process of communication the situation forms the _______ of communication.
(a) source (b) feedback
(c) context (d) message

3. ____________ is the opinion or stand of the newspaper about a current event, news or
person.
(a) Column (b) Flash news
(c) Feature article (d) Editorial

4. Copying another person’s idea or text and present it as one’s own is _______.
(a) Plagiarism (b) Cliche
(c) Bias (d) Slander

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5. A group of words or style of speaking used by a particular group of people is called
_______.
(a) journalese (b) parlance
(c) reportage (d) redundancy

6. _______ is a sea voyage especially taken for pleasure.
(a) Cruise (b) Safari
(c) Trekking (d) Eco tourism

7. ____________ contains Omega 3 fatty acids.
(a) Yoghurt (b) Junk food
(c) Egg (d) Oily fish

8. Say whether the following statement is true or false :
Brain food can be eaten in order to do better at school or college.
(a) True (b) False

9. My sister got a job in a hotel. She greets guests and manage check-in and check-out
process. She is a/an __________.
(a) clerk (b) accountant
(c) chef (d) receptionist

10. Find the odd one out
(a) Cricket (b) Long jump
(c) Hockey (d) Soccer

Answer any 3 questions from 11 to 14. Each carries 2 scores. (3  2 = 6)

11. Fill in the blanks using appropriate presentation verbs.
Good morning everyone, I am Salman. Today I am here to ______ presentation
on the topic, The use of technology in Education. I have ______ my topic into three
parts.
(a) make (b) started
(c) talk (d) divided

12. Write a headline for the given news :
Australia clinched their sixth title in World Cup beating India by six wickets.

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13. Write two food related allergies.

14. Hockey is not as popular as Cricket in India. Cite two reasons for it.

Answer any 3 questions from 15 to 18. Each carries 4 scores. (3  4 = 12)

15. It is decided to conduct a debate in your school on the topic ‘Social media brings
more harm than good’. Write four arguments either supporting or opposing the motion.

16. The veteran columnist Simon Jenkins comes to your school to inaugurate the media
club. Prepare four questions to interview him.

17. Imagine that your friend comes to your apartment for the first time. Give direction
using the words given.
(go, take, get, turn)
______ down at Baker Junction and ______ past the village office and ______ the
first exit and ______ left.

18. Imagine one of your relatives got a letter to attend an interview. Give him/her four
valuable suggestions.

Answer any 3 questions from 19 to 22. Each carries 5 scores. (3  5 = 15)

19. You are asked to make a presentation on ‘The importance of English language.’
Prepare the outline presentation.

20. Draft a brochure on a famous tourist destination.
(Name of the place – major tourist spots – adventures etc.)

21. Your school conducted a food fest to raise fund for the NSS activities. Introduce your
dish before your friends.
(Name of the dish – ingredients – method of preparation.)

22. Prepare a running commentary of a tug of war competition conducted in your school
as part of Onam celebration.
(introduction – details of the participants – live report of the event)
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Answer any 3 questions from 23 to 26. Each carries 6 scores. 3  6 = 18

23. You had a really bad experience when you and your friends visited a hotel for lunch.
Construct a possible telephonic conversation between you and the Hotel Manager.
(Poor service – Cold food served – not hygienic)

24. Read the following job advertisement and write a CV with a cover letter to apply for
the post :
SITUATION VACANT
Required Accounts Executive with a minimum 2 years
experience in a leading company to handle work of accounts.
Interested applicants should send their CV with cover
letter by August 30, 2024.
Apply to :
H R Manager,
Peace International Pvt. Ltd.
Jagraj, Jaipur.

25. Write a letter to the Chief Executive of Monster Ant Co requesting him to stop GM
crops being grown.

26. Prepare a radio news bulletin by developing the following hints/headlines :
* Hamas and Israel extend cease-fire for 2 days.

* 41 workers rescued from Uttarkashi tunnel.

* Kollam to host the Kerala School Kalolsavam 2024.

* Kerala Blasters drew 3-3 with Chennayan FC in ISL match.
_________

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