TN 12th Model Question Paper English Communicative

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Part III — COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
Time Allowed : 2.30 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 70

Instructions : (1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of
fairness, inform the Hall Supervisor immediately.
(2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.

I. Match the following statements with their appropriate functions : 5x1=5
1. Yes, certainly you can (a) Accepting an offer

2. I beg your pardon (b) Declining formally

3. Thank you, I’d love to join you (c) Granting permission

4. I’m awfully sorry (d) Requesting someone to repeat
something

5. I’m afraid I won’t be able to (e) Expressing sympathy

II. Complete the following using the words given in the box : 5x1=5

1. Archery is a sport where an archer aims with a bow and arrow or __________ at
a target.

2. __________ is a sport where a person throws a long pole across a horizontal
distance.

3. In Table Tennis, the fore-hand drives prove to be a clinching factor after a
__________ levels the scores.

4. The player got a lucky deflection in a crowded __________.

5. Rahul Dravid’s classic batsmanship is exhibited with his delectable strokes with a
lovely __________.
See-saw battle, Javelin, darts, cover drive, goal-mouth, googly, hurdles

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III. Dialogue writing : 1x5=5
A ballerina and a sculptor each describe the uniqueness of their skill and try to prove
that one is better than the other. Write a dialogue.
OR
Write a telephonic conversation with the doctor’s clinic to fix an appointment.

IV. Answer any six of the following. Question No. 2 is compulsory. 6x2=12
1. Give the full forms of :
(a) TTDC (b) CEO

2. Explain the literary device, ‘simile’ with an example.

3. What do you do in a ‘cyber cafe’ ?

4. Write two positive outcomes of a book review.

5. How does ‘imagery’ make a sentence more interesting ?

6. If you need to buy a pair of stockings, you would go to a __________.

7. Explain the phrase, ‘hogged the limelight’.

8. What is the Open Central Hall of a Roman house called ?

9. What do the terms, ‘Vendors’ and ‘Purchasers’ mean ?

V. Answer any six of the following. Question No. 6 is compulsory. 6x3=18
1. Explain Mock-trial.

2. What is jargon ?

3. Name the parts of a formal letter.

4. Mention 3 magic words that you would include in your resume.

5. What is a scrap book journal ? Explain.

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6. Explain the idiom, ‘Life is not a bed of roses.’

7. List out 3 adjectives describing the positive qualities of different food items.

8. Name 3 world famous bridges.

9. What are the different aspects focused on in a T.V. News bulletin ?

VI. Answer the following questions : 5x5=25
1. Provide 5 effective tips on ‘Taking Notes’.
OR
Write a short poem of 8 lines on, ‘If I were from outer space’.

2. Describe the process of preparing a cup of steaming, strong coffee in five easy
steps.
OR
Write a letter to the British Council Library requesting them to allow your class
of 30 students to visit their library on a given date and time.

3. Prepare a 3 minute audio-visual presentation on any topic of your choice as part
of your Communicative English practical Examination.
OR
Debate on the effective use of ‘Internet’ by students for educational purposes.

4. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words :
(i) A window with a recess or one which projects from the wall is a __________
window. (bay/boy)
(ii) One who requests action from a court of law is a __________.
(petitioner/accused)
(iii) A collection of historical documents or records is called __________.
(Articles/Archives)
(iv) A rectangular cross section of wood, placed in a building to support load
between two points is the __________. (bean/beam)
(v) A courtyard with colonnades for protection from heat is called a
__________. (parapet/patio)
OR

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Do as directed :
(i) Frame a question for the reply, ‘I would like a red coloured pen.’
(ii) __________ I help you ? (Use a modal auxiliary)
(iii) I wonder if you __________ drive me home ? (Use a modal auxiliary)
(iv) We __________ visit the zoo often when we were kids. (Use a semi-modal)
(v) The match did not end in a draw. (Change into a positive sentence)

5. Spot the error :
(i) Grilled chicken and rice are the restaurant’s speciality.

(ii) Two teaspoonful of cornstarch helps thicken the soup.

(iii) I can hit the ball good if I keep my eye on it.

(iv) Haven’t none of you seen the dog ?

(v) I fell off the ladder and hurt my hand bad.
OR
Use the correct form of the verb :
(i) None of the hats __________. (fits/fit)

(ii) A number of seeds __________ (has/have) failed to sprout.

(iii) There __________ (is/are) many a slip between the cup and the lip.

(iv) Lonewolf combines __________ (tradition/traditionally) and modern
techniques to create her miniature pottery.

(v) __________ (Does/Do) every boy and girl get an opportunity to read in
class ?

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