Christ The King Matriculation Higher Secondary Schools, Kumbakonam.

Revision Test-2
Std : XII Marks : 90
Sub: English Date: 05.06.2021
Part-A
Answer all the questions: (20x1=20)
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from the options given.
1. My interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour.
a) behaviour b) sight c) strength d) size
2. And of the rest, many will end up as mental or physical cripples.
a) abled b) disabled c) strength d) power
3. It measured a mere three-fourth foot to churn curd.
a) pull b) taste c) give d) stir
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from the options given.
4. They had suffered horribly from near starvation and exposure to the cold winter.
a) cover b) open c) rare d) strong
5. A few days before the race, his shoulder and arm were amputated.
a) removed b) treated c) touched d) joined
6. ….. curved back legs, yawning languorously to match the recline of the chair.
a) industriously b) lazily c) lethargically d) quickly
7. Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with bee.
a) honey b) hive c) park d) comb
8. Add a suitable prefix with the root word ‘hold’.
a) un b) in c) er d) up
9. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘zoological park’.
a) park b) zoology c) zoo d) logic
10. Choose the right definition for the given term Thespian
a) gifted orator b) gifted politician c) gifted theatre artist d) gifted teacher
11. Complete the sentences choosing the appropriate phrasal verbs.
My father always _________ truth and honesty.
a) stands by b) stands away c) stands for d) stands on
12. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
The plan is wrong in toto.
a) Initially b) ultimately c) finally d) totally
13. Choose the suitable meaning for the idiom. ‘yellow streak’.
a) Valour in one‟s character b) courageous in one‟s character
c) cowardice in one‟s character d) shy in one‟s attitude
14. Substitute the underlined words or phrases with polite alternatives:
The boy pumping petrol in the pertrol bunk is always busy.
a) petrol boy b) bunk boy c) diesel director d) fuel director
15. Select the correct expansion of the given Abbreviation Ph.D.
a) Doctor of Philanthropist b) Doctor of Philosophy c) Doctor of Psychology
16. Choose the correct pattern for the sentence. He distributed the sweets to all.
a)S+V+DO+IO b) A+S+V+A c) S+V+O+A d) S+V+IO+DO
17. Choose the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence.
It was a foul as the ball fell __________ the line
a) in b) on c) upon d) above
18. Choose the correct question tag for the following statement.
I am not working, ________?
a) am I ? b) ain‟t I ? c) am not I ? d) aren‟t I?
19. Replace the underlined word with its equivalent American English word.
Children should avoid taking crisps.
a) biscuits b) chips c) lays d) snacks
20. Fill in the blank with the suitable relative pronoun.
ABC is the school ______ A.R.Rahman was forced to discontinue his studies.
a) where b) which c) that d) why
Part-B
Answer any seven of the following: (7x2=14)
i. Read the poetic lines and answer the questions that follow. (any four) (4x2=8)
21“Like a huge Python, winding round and round
The rugged trunk, intended deep with scars”
i. What looks like a python?
ii. What did the trunk have on it?

22. “Is second childishness and mere oblivion;

Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything”.
i. Which stage of man is referred to here?
ii. What is the significance of this stage

23. Then a soldier,

full of strange oaths, and bearded like a pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel
Seeking the bubble reputation
Even in the cannon’s mouth.
i. What is the soldier ready to do?
ii. Explain „bubble reputation‟.
24. Life is hard; be steel; be a rock.”
i) How should one face life?
ii) Identify the figure of speech in the above line.

25. “… I mete and dole

Unequal laws unto a savage race,
That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me”.
i. What does Ulysses do?
ii. Did he enjoy what he was doing? Give reasons.
26. - - - - - - - - - Free imaginations
Bringing changes into a world resenting change.
i) How does free imagination help the world?
ii) Identify the figure of speech.

ii. Do as directed (any three) (3x2=6)

27. Report the dialogue.
Police : Stop the bike, where are you going?
Pandey : I am going to a pharmacy to get tablets.
Police : It‟s ok, you can go.
28. A Peace Treaty was signed between Israel and Palestine.(into Active)
29. Very few drinks are so healthy as Maango Juice.(into Superlative)
30. In spite of his failure, he continued to work hard.(into Complex)
Part—C
Answer any seven of the following. (7x3=21)
Explain any two of the following with reference to the context . (2x3=6)
31. “Sometimes, and most in winter,—on its crest
A gray baboon sits statue-like alone”
32. “He works his work, I mine”.
33. “It is the tree’s lament, an eerie speech ------”
Answer any two of the following questions in one or two sentences. (2x3=6)
34. Describe the girl with whom the boys were talking to in the cubicle.
35. How would „liberty‟ cause universal chaos?.
36. What happened in the grand finale?
Answer any three of the following questions. (3x3=9)
37. Describe the process of “getting e-pass”.
38. Write a dialogue with a minimum of three exchanges on traffic rules.
39. Complete the proverbs.
a) A little knowledge is a _______thing. a) important b) valuable c) dangerous
b) A man is known by his________. a) family b) education c) friends
c) Absence makes the heart grow____. a) weaker b) fonder c) stronger

40. Study the chart and answer the questions that follow.

Vaccination
5000 5000
4000
3000

1000 1200
700 500
300

Maharastra Kerala Madhya UP Tamilnadu Delhi Andra Telungana West Bengal

Pradesh Pradesh

a. In which state less number of people have been vaccinated ?

b. Which states have used more vaccines ?
c. In which state people have less awareness about vaccination?

Part – D
Answer the following. (7x5=35)
41. a) Write a character sketch of Nicola and Jacopo..
or
b) Write character sketches of Maamanaar and Pedanna.?
42. a) Describe the various stages of a man‟s life picturised in the poem „All the World‟s a
Stage”.
or
b) How does nature communicate with the poet?

43. a) What is the conflict between Margot and the other children in the story, “All Summer
in a day”?
Margot from US – remembers the sun – the sun appeared two years back – others
forgot the sun – others said Margot is lying – others hate Margot – different from
others – so conflict (or)
b) Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God Sees the Truth But Waits”.
 Aksionov punished wrongly – wife doubted his innocence – he wept – God knew the
truth – expected mercy – God – prayed to God – God allows innocent sufferings – 26
years of imprisonment – God waits to reveal the truth – Maker in the prison – the real
culprit – refused to accept – Makar surrenders
44. Read the following passage and summarise or make notes.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a difference to how legal work is done, but it isn‟t the
threat it is made out to be. AI is making impressive progress and shaking up things all over
the world today. The assumption that advancements in technology and artificial intelligence
will render any profession defunct is just that, an assumption and a false one. The only
purpose this assumption serves is creating mass panic and hostility towards embracing
technology that is meant to make our lives easier.

Let us understand what this means explicitly for the legal world. The ambit of AI includes
recognizing human speech and objects, making decisions based on data, and translating
languages. Tasks that can be defined as „search-and-find‟ type can be performed by AI.

Introducing AI to this profession will primarily be for the purpose of automating mundane,
tedious tasks that require negligible human intelligence. The kind of artificial intelligence
that is employed by industries in the current scene, when extended to the law will enable
quicker services at a lower price. AI is meant to automate a number of tasks that take up
precious working hours lawyers could be devoted to tasks that require discerning, empathy,
and trust- qualities that cannot be replicated by even the most sophisticated form of AI. The
legal profession is one of the oldest professions in the world. Thriving over 1000 years;
trust, judgement, and diligence are the pillars of this profession. The most important pillar is
the relationship of trust between a lawyer and clients, which can only be achieved through
human connection and interaction.

While artificial intelligence can be useful in scanning and organizing documents pertaining
to a case, it cannot perform higher-level tasks such as sharp decisionmaking, relationship-
building with valuable clients and writing legal briefs, advising clients, and appearing in
court. These are over and above the realm of computerization.

The smooth proceeding of a case is not possible without sound legal research. While
presenting cases lawyers need to assimilate information in the form of legal research by
referring to a number of relevant cases to find those that will favour their client‟s motion.
Lawyers are even required to thoroughly know the opposing stand and supporting legal
arguments they can expect to prepare a watertight defence strategy. AI, software that
operates on natural language enables electronic discovery of information relevant to a case,
contract reviews, and automation generation of legal documents.
AI utilizes big-data analytics which enables visualization of case data. It also allows for
creation of a map of the cases which were cited in previous cases and their resulting
verdicts, as per the website Towards Data Science. The probability of a positive outcome of
a case can be predicted by leveraging predictive analytics with machine learning. This is
advantageous to firms as they can determine the return on investment in litigation and
whether an agreement or arbitration should be considered.

45. a) Read the advertisement and respond accordingly.

or
b) Write a paragraph on the “Child Abuse”.
46. a. Spot the errors in the following sentences and rectify them.
a) During her visit to Mumbai, she stayed in her friend‟s home.
b) The number of people living under the poverty line has decreased in India.
c) What about the drunk customers nuisance?
d) Two deers were killed by the poachers.
e) If the recession continues, the industry would not grow.
Or
b.Complete the sentences meaningfully.
a) The cat sits in the window and _____[stairs/stares] at the squirrel.
b) Thousands of seabirds nest on the small_____ [aisle/isle].
c) The letter _____________(write) by the clerk. (Suitable verb)
 d) We saw a bus fallen when we _______( go ) to Haridwar. (Suitable verb)
e) Jenis ____ not pay the fee last week because of lock down.(Modal)
47 . a) Identify each of the following sentences with the fields given below:
(Cuisine, Robotics, Health, Disease, Politics, Legal, Science, Education, Music,
Philosophy, Tourism, Arts)
(a) The Chief Minister visited the Corona affected patients in ESI Hospital.
(b) Technology develops machines that can substitute for humans and replicate
human actions. .
(c) Vegetable carving is displayed at the entrance.
(d) A tropical diet is based on fruits and vegetables, while a polar diet rely on meat
and fish.
(e) This branch explores the foundations, methods, history‟, implications and purpose
of science.
or
b) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

The Incredible Machine : everyone has a favorite attraction at an amusement park, and I am
no different. However, unlike most people who seem to prefer rollercoasters, my favorite
ride is a little gentler. Every time I go to Coney Island, Navy Pier, or the Santa Monica Pier,
I absolutely have to ride the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel is simple and yet also quite
complex. That is, riding it is easy, but how it works is complicated. A series of carts are
attached to a wheel, which is attached to a rim. That rim rotates vertically around an axis,
and gravity keeps the carts upright.. The fact of being high in the air makes it so much more
entertaining than a lot of rides. I mean, how often do you hang from that high up in daily
life? Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don‟t seek Ferris wheels out because of their
excitement. Rather, I find them very relaxing. At the top of the Ferris wheel, you get
beautiful sights of the park. You also get a sense of calm that you don‟t get in the hustle and
bustle of the park below. Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they
are lit up at night. In fact, the original Ferris wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be
ridden. It happened at the World‟s Fair. The first Ferris wheel was made by and named after
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He designed it for the Chicago World‟s Fair in 1893. It
was the tallest attraction there, standing 264 feet high. However, visitors to the fair were
impressed by the size of the ride as well as the mechanics of it. In 1893, anything that was
not turned by hand was considered a sight to see. And the wheel, which was a machine, was
truly incredible to see.
Questions:
1. What are Coney Island, Navy Pier and Santa Monica Pier?
2. Which game does the author like?
3. Why does Ferris wheel more entertaining than other riders?
4. Why does he seek Ferris wheel?
5. Who made the first Ferris wheel and when it was made?