STRONG ROOTS — A.P.J. Abdul Kalam MULTIPLE CHOICE eres @ Choose the correct alternatives: 1. ‘Strong Roots’ is an extract from— (2) a novel [ian autobiography[) (¢) a memoir Ll (2) travelogue ‘x2. ‘Strong Roots’ is taken from— (a) ignited Minds (©) Wings of Fire +3. Kalam was born into a/an— (a) aristocratic Tamil family (€) affluent Telegu family 4x4. When Kalam was born Rameswaram was in— (2) formerly Chennai {c) formerly Coimbatore 5. Kalam’s father was— (a)'avul Pakir [BD 0b) sainutabiain — [EE] (¢) Avul Azad 46. Abdul Kalam’s mother’s name was— 7 (2) Ashma [Bl &)ashmana [Bl @ashiamma (EE () Ashima [Dl ) The Luminous Sparks [2 @) Mission of india [El () lower middle class Tamil family [Bd (a) middle class Tamil family [Bl ®) formerly Madras [Bl () formerly Tiruchirappalli [Bd (2) sainutabdeen 7. Kalam’s father possessed— (2) innate wisdom [BD 0b) true generosity of spirit (c) none of these [BE @) both (a) & (b) 8. In his childhood Kalam was— (a) a short boy with distinguished looks [i 0) 2 tall boy with undistinguished looks | (0) a tall boy with distinguished looks [1D] ()2 short boy with undistinguished looks 49. One of the forebears of Kalam’s mother was awarded the title of — [H.s.-201 [BD night BH (tora Bese i (a) Bahadur [H.S.-20) ‘ex10, Kalam’s ancestral house was built in— (a) early 19th century [HJ (b) mid 19th century[](€) early 18th century EE] (a) late 19th centuy 11. Kalam’s house was made of— (a) mud and tiles [BE 0) timber and tier (c) brick and limestone [BB (4) bamboo and straw 412. The ancestral house of AP! Abdul Kalam was situated on— (a) Mirza Street [By (b) Mosque street [fMl} (<) Temple street [Ml] (4) Gazi street 43, Kalam’s father was— (2) luxurious [DD bb) austere (BD © audacious BE ©) indifferent "s childhood 44. Kalam’s childh (BB 0) insecure ©) guardiantess (a) aut ure 15. oe had a secure chiidhood, materially end- J (0) physically [DD (b) religiously emotionally —_ I} (a) togicatly 28 |‘STRONG Roots 2 3 416. Kalam normally ate with his— (a) mother sitting on the floor of the kitchen [7] _(b) father sitting on a bench in kitchen @ {c) mother sitting on a bench in sitting room [| (a) father sitting on the floor of kitchen @ #17. Kalam’s mother would serve him rice on a— (a) plate BD () aish D © bow [1 @) banana teat = #818, Kalam’s family lived in a— {a) flat [1D (©) limestone and’ brick house a {c) mud hut {d) wooden cabin B #19. The Shiva temple from Kalam’s house was— (a) five minutes by bus [1 (b) five minutes on foot GB {c) ten minutes on foot : [EE @) ten minutes by cart BB +20. Kalam’s father would take him to the mosque for— [H.S.-2016} | (a) mid-day prayer []} (b) evening prayer [1] © afternoon prayer [7] (a) night prayer #21. The prayers chanted in the mosque was in— (a) Russian BD ) urdu [© Arabic ( (@) Persian 22. The people who waited outside the mosque belonged to the religion of — {a) Hindus D & Mausiims [© christians ( & different ones People waited outside the mosque with— 23. (a) glass of water &) elass of milk BD () bow! of water (a) bow! of mitk | 24, This water was then carried home for— 25, 26, (a) the children [ (b) the invalids [Gl ( the lames fe the blinds | . Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was Rameswaram Temple’s— {a) priest Dt) devotee [Bl ) high priest © @@) neighbour | . Kalam’s father and Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry used to discuss— (a) political matters (b) personal matters | (c) spiritual matters [15 (@) psychological matters %27. The question that Kalam asked his father once was about— {a) the relevance of prayer [1 the existence of God (c) the mystery of life ¥28. According to Jainulabdeen prayer makes possible- (a) elevation of the soul [BD () liberation of the spirit {c) communion of the soul [5 (@) communion of the spirit 29. When we pray, according to Kalam’s father, we become a part of — (a) the sky LB &) the spirit (c) the God (d) the cosmos %80. Abdul Kalam’s father would convey complex spiritual concepts in simple, down to earth—[H.S.-2022,2019} (a) Arabic &) urdu 1 © Tami (d) Telegu 31. When troubles come, one should try to understand— (a) the relevance of his suffering [BE b) the signiticance of his existence J i J j j j g j {¢) the root of the trouble [DD (ei the cause of the suffering (d) the power of God “82. In the words of Abdul Kalam’s father, adversity al Presents opportunity for— (2) understanding J. (b) views DD © agreement (d) introspection 33. Jainulabdeen’s answer filed Kalam with a strange energy and— (H.s.-2020) (a) introspection [ &) comfort (© enthusiasm (BD (a) thought ' Whenever one reaches an impasse, he looks for someone— a (a) to help him. [BD 0b) to show him a way out aw (6) to rescue him [1 (4) t0 give him company >30 H.S. Grammar Question Bunch (For CiAss-Xil) *35. Kalam’s father believed that for people In distr was— (a) @ mere mediator (Dt) @ saviour (c) a solver of problems [BD (a) @ helpless onlooker of their difficulties 36. The demonic forces, according to Kalam’s father propitiated by— {2) self-restraint (b) chanting and rituals (@) prayers and offerings (d) worshipping God **37. Kalam’s father started his day at— (a) Sam, Bw) 4am. 38. Kalam's father started his day by— (@) to coconut grove (c) running four miles 39. After the namaz Kalam used to go to a {a) mosque Bb) seashore **40. Jainulabdeen coconut grove was {a) one and half G0) three **41, Jainulabdeen would return with— {a) 2 dozen coconuts (¢) 5:30 am. 4pm. (b) reading the namaz (d) taking breakfast THs. (c) coconut grove i] (d) paddy field les from his house, (c) four [BB (a) four and halt 3 BRP ew we (b) half a dozen coconuts {¢) aromatic sambar (a) a dozen banana leaves 42. Kalam’s father used to have his breakfast— {a) at 4am. {b) after the namaz (¢) after returning from the small coconut grove (d) punctually at 7 a.m. **43, Kalam’s father maintained his routine-bound life— (a) upto sixties {b) even ii (d) even in his late seventies his father in his own world of — [BB tb) science and technology [BB (@) science and theology his late sixties {c) even in his early seventies 44, Kalam, throughout his life, has tried to emulate (a) science and art {e) science and dance 45. Kalam tried to understand— (a) the fundamental truths [BB (0) spiritual truths (c) scientific truths B (d) divine power that was revealed to him by his father 46. AP) Abdul Kalam believed in the existence of — (2) natural power [BB ) divine power (c) devilish power (e) supernatural power 41, One of the forebears of Kalam’s mother was awarded by the British the title of (0) Bahadur (71 ©) Raibahadur 7 (e) Padmashree ie 2. Kalam’s father would take him to the mosque for— ; age © (a) pre-dawn proyers[—] (b) evening prayers [7] (c) mid-day prayers [Vy aftemocn prayer() [Hs.-2016]Abdu! Kalam's ancestral house was built in— {a) mid 19th century[_] (b) late 19th century [—] (¢) early 20th century[_] (4) early 19th century[— [H.5.-2017, 4, The coconut grove, where Abdul Kalam’s father used to walk down every morning was about— {@) one and a half miles 2 @) three miles pe] {@) four miles [_] (4) four and a half miles EE [4.52018] 5. Abdul Kalam’s father would convey complex spiritual concepts in simple, down-to-earth— {a) Arabic [J (b) urdu CO © tamit CO @ telugu oO 1H..-2019} 6. The words of Abdul Kalam’s father filled him with a strange energy and— {a) relief 1 ©) enthusiasm (c) perseverance [] (d) determination [_] [H.S.-2020] 7. Abdul Kalam’s father would convey complex spiritual concepts in simple, down-to-earth— fa) Arabic [7] (b) urdu [J (@) Tamil [J] (a) telugu [H.S.-2022} 8 After reading the namaz before dawn, Abdul Kalam's father used to— {a) meet people of different religions [7] (h) go to the mosque & {e) meet Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry [J (4) go to the coconut grove [H.S.-2023} SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS @ Answer the following question: #1. What is the name of the book from which the extract ‘Strong Roots’ has been taken? Ans. 2. What type of writing is ‘Strong Roots'? Ans. 3. What is Abdul Kalam’s full name? Ans. 4, Where was Abdul Kalam born? Ans. ¥5. What were the names of Kalam’s parents? Ans. 8. Where was Rameswaram? Ans. 7. What were the merits and limitations in Jainulabdeen’s character? Ans. 8. Who was his father’s ideal helpmate? Ans, %8. What were Kalam’s parents widely regarded as? Ans, **10. How was Abdul Kalam’s mother’s lineage different from his father’s? [H.S.-2020) Ans, Bs * What was bestowed on one of Kalam’s mother’s forebears?82 HS. Gaannaan Question Buwen (For Cass Xt) 2. Who was bestowed the title of ‘Bahadur trong Roots’ « Ans. . 13. How was the physical appearance of Kalam and his parents? ; - el ‘14 Where did Kalam live? Gan. ‘15. When was Kalam’s ancestral house built and where was it located? ° Ans. J #16. Where was Kalam’s ancestral house situated? Ans. J **17. Describe the ancestral house of Kalam. (HS-20% * Ans. 4 ‘**18. What was Kalam’s ancestral house made of? - Ans. 4 19, What did Kalam’s father avoid and what did he provide? {H.S.-2019, 27 ™ = ; 20. What type of life did his father lead ? a 21. What type of childhood did Kalam experience? fe Ans. a #22. Where and with whom did Kalam usually eat? Ans. as #23. What was the regular menu of Kalam's meal at home when he was a child? : Ans. a #24. Why was Rameswaram so famous to the pilgrims? 4 eee ee #825. How far was the temple from Kalam’s house? ~ Ans. - #26. How was the religious atmosphere of Kalam’s locality? A ane. ~ 27. Who took Kalam for evening prayers? Any Ans. 4 #426. What was Kalam’s idea and belief about prayers in his childhood? hm ee Who were found waiting when Kalam’s father came out of the mosque? pa Ans. - 430. What did Kalamn’s father do to the bowls and why did the people carry the bowls to their houses? "a ——<—<— <<$— — — 1481. When did people come to thank Kalam’s father and what did Kalam’s father say to them? Ans Ans.StronG Roots 33 — “201, Tgp, who was Pash Lalahmana Sastry? | hi 4433. Who was the high priest of Rameswaram temple? (Hs.-2017, 2022] — we ‘34, Who was a very close friend of Abdul Kalam’s father? [H..-2019, 2020] Ans. ~~ gs, What was one of Kalam’ earliest memories? Ans. "> 36. What did Kalam ask to his father? Ans. 20% #837. What did Kalam's father say about the relevance of prayer? [H.s.-2018)} Ans. — #438. What happens when one prays? Ans. oa "40% How did Kalam’ father convey complex spiritual concepts? Ans. ¥40. How can one remove one’s fear of difficulties, sufferings and problems? R, What should one do when troubles and difficulties come? — Ans. #41, What, according to Kalam’s father, does adversity always present? Ans. 42. What effect did Kalam's father's answers have on Kalam? Ans. 48. What do human beings look for when alone? Ans. ‘44. What do people look for when they reach an impasse? = | he : "4S. What role did Kalam’s father play for the people who come to him in distress? ps ‘46. What are the two kinds of visions that Kalam speaks of? ole **47. When and how did jainulabdeen start his day? ie “. What was his usual routine after the namaz? Ans, —~ 48. How far was the coconut grove from their house? Ans, $50, ai "ow long did Kalas father follow that routine? Ane. 51, amt ee \What were the effects of the fundamental truths revealed to Kalam by Nis father? q _/ Sas pcp ee52. Why did Kalam try to emulate throughout his life? . What is the function of the divine power? ‘0 freedom, happiness and peace of mind? 53. Ans. #54, How can one individual be on the road tt Ans. . Who was the high priest of Rameswaram temple? 1 2. in whom did Abdul Kalam's father have an ideal helpmate? w [H.S.-2015} 3. In which town was Dr. A.PJ. Abdul Kalam born? ‘4. What, according to Dr. APJ. Abdul Kalam’s father does adversity always present? [H.S.-2016 5. Who was the priest of the Shiva temple in ‘Strong Roots’? 6. Who was bestowed the title of ‘Bahadur’ in ‘Strong Roots’? [H.s-200 7. What does Kalam’s father say about the relevance of prayer? 8. Describe the ancestral house of Kalam. [H.s.-201 9. Whom did Kalam consider to be a very close friend of his father? 10. What did Abdul Kalam’s father use to avoid? [H.s-201 11. How was Abdul Kalam’s mother lineage different from his father’s? 12. Who was a very close friend of Abdul Kalam’s father? [H.S.-202 a. Who mae the priest of the Rameswaram temple? ‘What does Kalam’s father say about the importance of prayer? 15. What did Abdul Kalam’s father use to avoid? @ [H.s.-202 “16. What were the necessai 's is fami ry things Kalam's father provided to his family? 17, In which language were the prayers chanted mosque? : ta s-202~ ~nange the voice of the foll 1 Ans. 2. Ans. +83, Ans. +4, Ans. 45, Ans. 6. Ans. *7. Ans. +8. Ans. 9. Ans. #10. Ans. ett, Ans. 12. Ans. lowing sentences: He possessed great innate wisdom and a true generosi of spirit. ' do not recall the exact number of people. My Parents were widely regarded as an ideal couple. Our ancestral house was builtin the middle of the 19th century. My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts and luxuries. All necessities were provided for. ‘She would place a banana leaf before me. She then ladled rice and aromatic sambar. My father would take me for evening prayer. Many of them offered bowls of water to my father. This water was then carried home for invalids. Why don’t you say this to the people? ts Ans. wee ~ | geeeeeeenceeceeeeceeeeneeeennneennennnnannensnansennensnaeesnaensnnennensnasnannsnencsneet 4 - 49, Father always asked them to thank 37 14, The Shiva temple made Rameswaram famous to pilgrims. 48. My father told me that there were nothing mysterious about prayer. Ans. 16, Prayer made possible a communion of the spirit between people. Ans. #17, You transcend your body. ‘Ans. ‘+#18, Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection. Ans. #19. My father could convey complex spiritual concepts in very simple, down-to-earth Tamil. [H.S.-2018] ‘Ans. 20. | asked my father. Ans. #921. His answer filled me with a strange energy and enthusiasm. Ans. 22. They look for someone to help them. Ans. #823. This should never be followed. Ans. +424. One must understand the difference between a fear-ridden vision of destiny and the vision that enables us to seek the enemy of fulfilment within ourselves. Ans. CHANGE OF NARRATION © Change the following sentences from direct speech to indirect speech and vice-versa: 1. “Why don’t you say this to the people who come to you for help and advice?” | asked my father. Ans. #2. My father “Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection.” ‘Ans. "#3. “My parents were widely regarded as an ideal couple,” he said. ‘Ans. 4, My father said, “Whenever they are in trouble, they look for someone to help them.” Ans, 5. My father told me, “When troubles come, try to understand the relevance of your sufferings.” ‘Ans, 46. He said, “Every recurrent anguish, longing and desire finds its own special helper” ‘Ans. 7. My father told that it was not a correct approach at all and should never be followed. Ans,38 H.S. Grammar Quesnion Buncn (Fon Cuass-Xil He once told me, “Why be afraid of difficulties, sufferings and problems?” Ans. 9. "When you pray”, he said, “you transcend your body and become a part of the cosmos.” ‘Ans. sy @ Join the following sentences as directed: 1. My father, Jainulabdeen, had not formal education. He had not much wealth. (Join into complex) Ans. #2. We lived in our ancestral house. The house was built in the middle of the 19th century. (Join into comple and simple) Ans. 3. It was 2 fairly large pucca house of limestone and brick. The house was on the Mosque Street in Rameswarsr (loin into complex and simple Ans. ‘#4. I normally ate with my mother. | sat on the floor of the kitchen. (Join into simple) Ans. 45. The Shiva temple was about a ten minute walk from our house. It made Rameswaram so famous to pilgrns Uoin into compe: Ans. 6. There was a very old mosque in our locality. My father would take me there for evening prayers. Uoin into compet Ans. #7. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was the high priest of Rameswaram temple. He was a very close friend of my fathe> Uoin into complex and simp* Ans. #8. | was old enough to ask questions. | asked my father about the relevance of prayers. (Join into simple ** complex) ana. ‘a1. He put his hands on my shoulder. He looked straight into my eyes. (Join into simple) : Ans. _ 10. For quite sometime he said nothing. It seemed that he was judging my capacity to comprehend his words: into complex) Ans. a7 Tt. after namaz he walked four miles from our home. He used to walk down to at small coconut grove: HO!” simple) J ia aii~\ move Roos i #12, | do not recall the exact number of people. She fed them everyday, (Join into complex) None. caine 13. Far more outsiders ate with us. !am quite certain. (Join into complex) ans. ——— Q Ea © Split the following sentences: ‘#1. My father, Jainulabdeen, had neither much formal education nor much wealth. ‘Ans. ~___2 We lived in our ancestral house, which was built in the middle of the 19th century. Sans. 3. It'was a fairly large pucca house, made of limestone and brick, on the Mosque Street in Rameswaram. —~ Ans. +4. | normally ate with my mother, sitting on the floor of the kitchen. a Ans. Sng, tH: The Shiva temple, which made Rameswaram so famous to pilgrims, was aboutaten minute walk from our house. Ans. —~ 46. There was a very old mosque in our locality where my father would take me for evening prayers. {H.S.-2020] — Ans. igs #87. The high priest of Rameswaram temple, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry was a very close friend of my father's. mt ang, ____8. When | was old enough to ask questions, | asked my father about the relevance of prayer. ‘Ans. aal 9. After the namaz, he used to walk down to a small coconut grove we owned, about forty miles from our home. — Ans. ge #10. He had an ideal helpmate in my mother, Ashiamma. ans. _- 11. | remember my father starting his day at 4 am by reading the namaz before dawn. Ans. =, 12 My father told me there was nothing mysterious about prayer. Ans. TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES © Change the following sentences into the complex sentence: “#1. My father, Jainulabdeen, had neither much formal education nor much wealth. *’ har #82. Despite this disadvantages, he possessed great innate wisdom and a true generosity of spirit. 4 Ans, a 3. | was one of many children with rather undistinguished looks. Ans. ya2 H.S._Gramnaan Question Buncn (For Cias 4 He had ‘deal helpmate in my moti shia * Ans. r *S. We lived in our ancestral house. Ans. —~ 8. My parents were widely regarded as an ideal couple. 7 was 9 fairly large pucca house, made of limestone and brick Ans. **S. I normally ate with my mother, siting on the floor of the Kitchen, Ans. - **8. Our locality was predominantly Muslim, but there were quite a lot of Hindu families too, Ans. +10. There were quite a lot of Hindu families too, living amicably with their Muslim neighbours. ? ‘*11. Thad not the faintest idea of the meaning of the Arabic Prayers chanted, but | was totally convinced that th, reached God. Ans. 12. This water was then ‘carried home for invalids, Ans. 13. Try to understand the relevance of your sufferings. Ans. **14. The high priest of Rameswaram temple, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, was a very close friend of my father's. Ans. ‘18. | also remember people visting our hoine to offer thanks after being cured. Ans. 16. Then he answered in a low, deep voice. Ans. *17. My father could convey complex spiritual concepts. Ans. #18. | remember my father starting his day at 4 am. Ans. 18. He would return with a dozen of coconuts tied together throws over his shoulder ‘ 20. My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts and luxuries, . Ans. 1 21. | have endeavoured to understand the fundamental truths Tevealed to me by my father ‘Ans. @ Change the following sentences into compound e Sentences; #1. Despite these disadvantages, he possessed great innate wisdom, A Ans. ee FPepe ae fof pes t they \ ESN SA Sh A Stone Roots 41 pen NG ROS eee tt 2. He had an ideal helpmate in my mother, Ashiamma 3. I normally ate with my mother, sitting on the floor of the kitchen. Ans. 4, The Shiva temple, which made Rameswaram so famous to pilgrims, was about a ten-minute walk from our house. Ans. 5. There was a very old mosque in our locality where my father would take me for evening prayers. Ans. 6. The high priest of Rameswaram temple, Pakshi Lakshmna Sastry, was a very close friend of my father’s. ‘Ans. 7. remember my father starting his day at 4 a.m, by reading the namaz before dawn. Ans. @ Change the following sentences into simple sentences: #1, But | am quite certain that far more outsiders ate with us. Ans. We lived in our ancestral house, which was built in the middle of the 19th century. 492. Ans. 3. She would place a banana leaf before me, on which she then ladled rice and aromatic sambar. Ans. 4, There was a very old mosque in our locality where my father would take me for evening prayers. Ans. #6. When | was old enough to ask questions, | asked my father about the relevance of prayer. is. 6 An . Father always smiled and asked them to thank Allah, the merciful Ans. +47. Our locality was predominantly Muslim, but there were quite a lot of Hindu families too. Ans. 8. When you pray, you transcend your body and become part of the cosmos. Ans. ‘9. Why don’t you say this to the people who come to you for help and advice? Ans, #10. He put his hands on my shoulders and looked straight into my eyes. Ans. #11. This remained his routine even when he was in his late sixties. Ans, Cru Ckmcekuns sd © Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined words as directed: **1. Despite these disadvantages, he possessed great innate wisdom and a true generosity of spirit. (Use as noun) Ans, —_42 Grammar Question BuNcn (For CuAss-Xil) ‘no much formal education. (Use as verb) ec 21. My p "#3. My parents were widely regarded as an ideal couple. (Use as noun) ‘Ans. —_ Ans. ‘**4. We lived in our ancestral house. (Use as noun) © Change Ans. fel. My 0 5. All necessities were provided for. (Use as adjective) Kia. en. | ‘02. One **6. I normally ate with my mother, sitting on the floor of the kitchen. (Use as adjective) = Ans. "#7. Our locality was predominantly Muslim, (Use as adjective and verb) — Ans. © Change *%6. They lived amicably with their Muslim neighbours. (Use as adjective) Ano ‘Ans. Ans. #2. 10. #8. He would say a prayer. (Use as verb) ‘Ans. —_ Ans. 493. My 5 10. ! also remember people visting our house to offer thanks after being cued, (Use as verb) ‘Ans. Ans. eed. This ‘Father always smiled and asked them to thank Allah, who ls marsfal (Use ap noun) a Ans. 495. Mine #12. Father always smiled. (Use as noun) ae Ans. +8. Mya 1S: | asked my father about the relevance of prayer. (Use ae adjective) He. Ans. #87. For « “**14. There was nothing mysterious about prayer. (Use as noun) Ans. Ans. 8 trem 18. When you pray, you transcend your body (Use as noun) Man ‘Ans. ® Adve +16. Adversity always presents opportunities for nrospestion, (Use ws verb) Ans, 10. 1 was #017. He answered in a low deep voice, (Use as noun) [est Ane, att. Mine Ans. 16. | have endeavoured to understand the fundamental truths, (Use ‘85 noun) Ane, —— Ans. #419. There exists a divine power. (Use as noun) © Change Ans. 1. My pa 20. | remember my father starting his day at 4 a.m, (Use as noun) A . ne Ans.\ Bl \ \ \ Strona Roots 43 4121. My parents were widely regarded as an ideal couple. (Use as adjective) Ans. oY Giron kee @ Change the degree of comparison of the following sentences: ‘x1. My mother’s lineage was the more distinguished than that of my father’s. (Rewrite using ‘so...as’) Ans. ‘#12. One of the most vivid memories of my early childhood is of the two men. (Rewrite using positive and comparative degree) Ans. Re amc) @ Change the following sentences from affirmative to negative and vice-versa: 1. I was a short boy. BB | do not recall the exact number of people she fed everyday. [H.S.-2017] My mother's lineage was more distinguished than my father’s. This is not a correct approach at all, [H.s.-2016] zRE OBE ‘Mine was a very secure childhood, materially and emotionally. [H.s.-2017] My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts and luxuries. For quite some time he said nothing. | remember my father starting his day at 4 a.m. Adversity always presents opportunities for introspection. FoF oF RF si i 1 was one of many children. F t - Mine was a very secure childhood. 5 a Pere Cn cuts Le eames) © Change the following sentences from assertive to interrogative and vice-versa: 1. My parents were widely regarded as an ideal couple. Ans, a= H.S. Grammar Question Bunch (For Ciass-Xil) 2 Why don't you say this to the people who come to you for help and advice? ——— 13. Wher Ans. “*S. So why be afraid of difficulties, suferings and problems? sain Ans. After ARTICLES AND PREPOSITIONS 15. thaw scien © Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and preposition: 1.1 was born '@ middle-class Tamil family _____ island town —, : Rameswaram erstwhile Madras stat. Ee EZ 2. He had ideal helpmate my mother, Ashiamma, I do not recall yg, number Beople she fed everyday, but |am quite certain that far more outsiders ate @ Corre Us than all the members ‘our own family put together. 1. He a 3. My parents were widely regarded as Ideal couple. My mother’s ineage was mete Gistinguished, one____her forebears having been bestowed title “Bahadu the British, 4. We lived ‘our ancestral house, which was built century. It was a fairly large pucca house, made of limestone and brick, Rameswaram, the middle ____the 13 the Mosque Stree [Hs.-2017, the floor__the kitchen. She would pla: 5. Inormally ate ‘my mother, sitting banna leaf ePxnanae z s me, which she then ladled rice and aromatic sambar our k 6. The Shiva temple, which made Rameswaram so famous pilgrims, was a ten-minute ina walk our house. Our locality was predominantly Muslim, but there were quite ia Hindu families too, living amicably their Muslim neighbours. 10. Prayes 7. There was a very old mosque ur locality where my father would take me everig 11+ When prayers. !had not _____ faintest idea the meaning” Ards 12. adver Prayers chanted, 13. He w & When my father came out _ the mosque after the prayers, people of different religions would yg siting outside, waiting ___ him, Many of them offered bowls of water my father, wi funds ‘would dip Wis ingertrips __them and say prayer, This water was then carried hon? invalids. 18. tecan 9. Thehigh priest Rameswaram temple, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, was my father’s. One of most vivid memories the two men, each in traditional atire, discussing spiritual mati 10. when | was old enough —___ask questions, ased my father the relevance __— prayer. My father told me there was nothing mysterious prayer rather, prayer made possible! communion ___the spirit" people. 11, So why be afraid difficulties, understand __ relevance introspection. 12, Then he answered a low, deep voice. His an: ‘energy and enthusiasm: “Whenever human beings find ther ‘company. Whenever they are very close fest ——— ny early childhood © sufferings and problems? When troubles come, ty —_—— ———— Your sufferings. Adversity always presg nts opportuni” wer filled me strat 'mselves alone, as a natural reaction, they startlook! ———— trouble, they look for someone them.| Strona Roots < 45 18. Whenever they reach they look — someone show them . —— WY 0 14. Lremember my father starting his day reading the namaz —— dawn. ‘After the namaz, he used to walk down small coconut grove we owned, — four miles our home. ] 16. | have throughout my life tried —___ emulate my father —_____. my own world science and technology. | have endeavoured understand the fundamental truths revealed me —__. my father. ~ Sa _ Rr ct _ @ Correct the errors in the underlined words choosing appropriate alternatives: 1. He processed great innate wisdom. (procession / prossessed / possessed) € 2. He had an |dol helpmate in my mother. (idle / ideal / idole) ; 4. 1 do not recall the exact number of people she food everyday, (fed / feed / feeds) : 4. My parents was widely regarded as an ideal couple. (were / had been / are) ‘ ‘5. We lived in our ancestor house, (ancestration / ancestoral / ancestral) ! 6. My father used to avoid all unessential comforts and luxuries, (essential / essentious / inessential) e 7. Mine was a very security childhood, (secure / Insecure / unsecure) 8. Our locality was predominantively Muslim. (predominationally / predominated / predominantly) i 8. had not the fainest idea of the meaning of the Arabic prayers chanted. (finest / finer / faintest) 10. Prayer made possible a communication of the spirit between people, (community / communion / communal) : 11. When you pray you trangend your body, (transend / transfer / transcend) : 12. Adversity always presents opportunities for inspection, (introspection / introspect / introduction) 13. He was judging my capacity to comprehense his words, (comprehension / comprehend / comprehence) : 14. | have endeavoured to understand the fictional truths revealed to me by my father. (fundamental / : fundamentality / functional) 16. It can lift one from confusion, mystery and melancholy, (mysterious / misery / mysery) ‘ : teeeeeoee ' ‘ : ‘ P