TN 11th Question Paper 2025 English Communicative

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PART - III - COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
Time Allowed : 3.00 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.
PART - I
Note : (i) Answer all the questions. 15x1=15
(ii) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write
the option code and the corresponding answer.

1. __________ is the process of identifying quickly the main ideas of a given text.
(a) Reading (b) Scanning
(c) Searching (d) Skimming

2. __________ are words which have similar sound, same spelling but different meaning.
(a) Antigrams (b) Homograph
(c) Contranyms (d) Homonyms

3. The term ‘stern’ means __________.
(a) serious (b) comic
(c) angry (d) laughter

4. Ailurophobia is fear of __________.
(a) monkeys (b) dogs
(c) lions (d) cats

5. __________ is a theatrical genre of variety entertainment popular in America.
(a) Haiku (b) Vaudeville
(c) Fables (d) Limerick

6. The poem ‘The Fog’ was written by __________.
(a) William Wordsworth (b) R.L. Stevenson
(c) W.H. Davies (d) T.S. Eliot

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7. ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ type questions are also known as __________ questions.
(a) Polar (b) Common
(c) Modal (d) WH

8. A __________ is a short informal performance intended to educate or inform.
(a) comedy (b) tragedy
(c) novel (d) skit

9. Fill in with appropriate phrasal verb.
I’ll get the ladder and a stick and __________ those crab apples.
(a) pick up (b) pull down
(c) hold up (d) pull up

10. The American English word for ‘biscuit’ is __________.
(a) cake (b) sweet
(c) cookie (d) candy

11. An __________ is a group of words which means something different from its literal meaning.
(a) Antigram (b) Euphemism
(c) Anagram (d) Idiom

12. Verbs which have the past or the present form are called __________ verbs.
(a) Participle (b) Finite
(c) Gerund (d) Non-finite

13. The most commonly used letter in the alphabet is __________.
(a) o (b) a
(c) e (d) i

14. The euphemistic expression for false teeth is __________.
(a) braces (b) plastic teeth
(c) dentures (d) fake teeth

15. A __________ is a journey made by water or in space.
(a) commute (b) voyage
(c) travel (d) transport

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PART - II
Note : Answer any six of the following questions. Question No. 20 is Compulsory. 6x2=12
16. Explain the following terms.
(a) bluefin
(b) ebony

17. What is the difference between a cruise and a ferry ?

18. Expand the following.
(a) PDF
(b) GPS

19. Give two reasons for the decline in the number of sparrows.

20. Rewrite the conversation in indirect speech.
Derry : Do you have any friends ?
Mr. Lamb : Hundreds.

21. Fill in the blanks with modal auxiliaries.
(a) __________ I use a pair of scissors ?
(b) I __________ make a kite with it.

22. What is an itinerary and for what is it used ?

23. Give the meanings of :
(a) agrizoophobia
(b) dinomania

24. Change the voice and rewrite the following sentences.
(a) Uma was saved by the firemen.
(b) The Corporation built a new bridge

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PART - III
Note : Answer any six of the following questions. Question No. 25 is Compulsory. 6x3=18

25. What is a message ? Write any two tips for writing an effective message.

26. What are Homographs ? Give two examples.

27. Make sentences of your own to bring out the difference between the words, ‘Accept’ and
‘Except’.

28. Match the following words with their meanings.
(a) apiculture - gardening
(b) aviculture - bee-keeping
(c) horticulture - birds

29. Explain phrasal verb with an example.

30. What is an advertisement ? List the types of advertisements.

31. Explain the consultants’ field of specialization.
(a) Ophthalmologist
(b) Orthopaedician
(c) Pediatrician

32. Describe the process for making a cup of lemon tea.

33. What is a Talkshow ? How will you host a talkshow ?

PART - IV
Note : Answer the following questions. 5x5=25

34. (a) Write a telephone conversation between a receptionist of a hospital and a patient who
wants to fix an appointment in not less than five exchanges.
OR
(b) Design a poster on ‘Road Safety’.

35. (a) Write an article for a magazine on ‘Pollution and its effects’.
OR
(b) Suggest a few important tips to follow while drafting a short speech.

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36. (a) Your school Arts Club has organised an inter-school Art Competition. As the Cultural
Secretary of your school, write a report of the event in about 100 words.
OR
(b) Prepare a motivational speech for the morning assembly on, ‘Self-confidence’ and
highlight its relevance today.

37. (a) Prepare an attractive notice on the Science Exhibition that is to be conducted in your
school during the Summer Vacation.
OR
(b) You are a Computer Science graduate. Prepare your resume along with a covering
letter.

38. (a) Write a letter to the Managing Director of a factory on behalf of your school seeking
permission for the students to visit the factory.
OR
(b) Describe the picture given below in about a paragraph.

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