Kerala Plus Two Question Paper 2022 English Communicative

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SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2022

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.
 Certain sections of questions have choice. Follow the choice regulations.

PART – I
A. Answer any 5 questions from 1 to 9. Each carries 1 score. (5  1 = 5)
1. A word or a phrase preceeded with the symbol # that classifies the accompanying text
is :
(a) tweet (b) selfie
(c) hashtag (d) follower

2. Identify the function in the expression, “No, that’s not a good idea”.
(a) suggestion (b) making a point
(c) agreeing (d) disagreeing

3. Choose the appropriate subject line :
(a) hai (b) hello
(c) invitation (d) smiley
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4. Pick out the correct phrasal verb from the bracket and fill in the blank :

The medicine only _____ infected tissue.

(acts on / acts out)

5. Choose the correct adjective from the bracket :

Ben is a _____ baby.

(lovely, green, extravagant, mean)

6. Write a caption for the following :

7. How many syllables are there in the word organize ?

(a) 3 (b) 2

(c) 1 (d) 4

8. Find the odd one from the following :

(a) get (b) giggle

(c) might (d) ghost

9. Write the Orthographic Version of | n e k s t |.

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B. Answer all questions from 10 to 13. Each carries 1 score. (4  1 = 4)

10. Pick out the adjective connected with attitude to work :

(a) Extravagant (b) Aggressive

(c) Shy (d) Hard-working

11. Fill in the blank with the right words :

______ teens.

(Centre, Early)

12. _____ is a play on words, in which a word of multiple meanings or a word of similar

sound but different meaning :

(a) Pun (b) Spoonerism

(c) Irony (d) Absurdity

13. Fill in the blanks with appropriate similie

As _____ as a mirror.

(cool, honest, blind)

PART – II

A. Answer any 2 questions from 14 to 17. Each carries 2 scores. (2  2 = 4)

14. Your friend has posted his / her birthday photos on the wall. Leave a comment.

15. Lifestyle diseases are associated with the daily habits of people. Give two advices to

your classmates on the importance of exercise to avoid it.

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16. Write the phonemic transcription of the words :

(a) Head

(b) Friend

17. Respond to the following question :

‘Is this your new phone ? Must have cost you a lot ?’

B. Answer any 2 questions from 18 to 20. Each carries 2 scores. (2  2 = 4)

18. Express your views on the following situation :

If I win one crore rupees, I would _____.

19. Complete the following limerick :

There was a lion who _____.

20. Write two rhyming words for tall.

PART – III

A. Answer any 3 questions from 21 to 24. Each carries 3 scores. (3  3 = 9)
21. Edit the following e-mail.

To

cc

sub

hey sir,

i need help on my paper can i come to your office tomorrow

thx

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22. Read the following piece of news and tweet :

Thiruvananthapuram : One of the finest musicians in India, A.R. Rahman was
honoured by the government of Kerala.

23. Keralites have many alternative health drinks based on herbal and natural products.
Write the recipe of one such health drink.

24. Informal English is the language spoken by most people every day. Write the features
of informal English in a paragraph.

B. Answer any 2 questions from 25 to 27. Each carries 3 scores. (2  3 = 6)

25. You witnessed an accident infront of your school in which a teenage boy of 16 was
killed. Narrate the incident to your mother after reaching home.

26. Write a memoir on how you spend your last summer holidays to be published in your
school magazine.

27. Children love to watch cartoons. Give a short description of your favourite cartoon
character.

PART – IV

A. Answer any 3 questions from 28 to 31. Each carries 4 scores. (3  4 = 12)

28. Social networking sites tend to distract youngsters from their studies. Write a
paragraph on the advantages and disadvantages of social networking sites.

29. Your school is conducting a quiz programme as part of Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations.
Prepare an invitation letter to be send to the participants of the neighbouring schools.

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30. Prepare a leaflet to create awareness about the extensive use and burning of plastic.

31. Identify the tone :

(a) They’re arriving this evening

(b) What a beautiful dress !

(c) Is father at home ?

(d) Can I See the Dean for a minute ?

B. Answer any 1 question from 32 and 33. Carries 4 scores. (1  4 = 4)

32. Your school is conducting a competition for the best article entitled ‘An interesting

person I have met. Write an article describing the person’s appearance, personality

and hobbies/interests.

33. Develop a tall late from the following hints :

[fields – full of potatoes – grow bigger in Idaho – feed like family – Potatoes drink

milk – So creamy – just boil – mash – size – problem for farmers]

PART – V

Answer any 2 questions from 34 to 36. Each carries 6 scores. (2  6 = 12)

34. After completing your Higher secondary course you wish to pursue your higher

studies in communicative English at Delhi University. Send an e-mail to the

university inquiring about the details of the course : [Fee pattern, duration of the

course, accommodation etc.]

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35. Write a profile of ONV Kurup

Born : 27 May 1931, Chavara

Full name : Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup Malayalam poet and lyricist

Spouse : Sarojini Kurup

Awards : Jnanpith Award, the highest literary award in India for the year 2007,
Padmashri (1998) and Padma Vibhushan (2011).

Books : ONV Kurup : Selected poems, Ujjayini, Valappottukal, more

Children : Mayadevi Kurup, Rajeevan Kurup

Died : 13 February 2016

36. Waste Management has indeed become a grave issue in many big cities. Write a
persuasive speech to be presented in the school assembly on the topic.

(Waste Management – 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Proper disposal –
environmental issues – extensive use of plastic – throwing waste – carelessly)

__________

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