Monday, 28 September 2020

ENGLISH WORKSHEET 6 FOR 9th CLASS

SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, TSMS KANAGAL. ENGLISH WORK SHEET 6  FOR CLASS 9th  TELANGANA STATE. (The Duck and the Kangaroo) B READING SECTION - I(Q. No. 1-10) Read the poem twice or thrice and answer the questions that follow. 

 

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Sunday, 27 September 2020

ENGLISH WORKSHEET 6 , for 10 th CLASS

SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, TSMS KANAGAL.ENGLISH WORK SHEET 6 FOR  10th CLASS , TELANGANA STATE. B READING (Every Success Story is also a Story of Great Failures) (READING COMPREHENSION). READ THE WHOLE LESSON  TWICE AND DO THIS ..... 


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Wednesday, 23 September 2020

ENGLISH WORK SHEET 5 FOR 9th CLASS

 SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENG.  ENGLISH WORK SHEET 5 FOR 9th CLASS , TSMS KANAGAL. HOME ASSIGNMENT CREATIVE WRITING (DISCOURSE) conversation between YOU AND YOUR FRIEND,in the given context.

 

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ENGLISH WORK SHEET 5 FOR 10 th CLASS

 SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENG.  ENGLISH WORK SHEET 5 FOR 10 th CLASS , TSMS KANAGAL. HOME ASSIGNMENT CREATIVE WRITING (DISCOURSE) conversation between Nick and his mother in this context.

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ENGLISH WORK SHEET 4 FOR 10 th CLASS

 SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENG.  ENGLISH WORK SHEET 4 FOR 10 th CLASS , CLOSE TEST TSMS KANAGAL. QUESTIONS 1-5. VOC & GRAMMAR.

 

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SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, 9 th CLASS ENGLISH WORK SHEET 4.

 SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, TSMS KANAGAL.9 th CLASS ENGLISH WORK SHEET 4. (based on The Snake and the Mirror) Read the story completely using your textbook and take this test.

 

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SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, 9 th CLASS ENGLISH WORK SHEET 3

 TSMS KANAGAL.9 th CLASS ENGLISH WORKSHEET 3. (based on The Snake and the Mirror) Read the story completely using your textbook and take this test.


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Monday, 21 September 2020

SYED. SALEEM PGT ENGLISH. 10th class ENGLISH WORK SHEET. 3.

SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, TSMS KANAGAL.ENGLISH CLASS X,WORK SHEET 3  TELANGANA STATE.


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Wednesday, 16 September 2020

SYED. SALEEM PGT ENGLISH. 9th class ENGLISH WORK SHEET. 2.

 SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, TSMS KANAGAL.ENGLISH CLASS IX,WORK SHEET 2  TELANGANA STATE.

 

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SYED. SALEEM PGT ENGLISH. 10th class WORK SHEET. 2. ENGLISH DISCOURSE ESSAY

SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, TSMS KANAGAL.ENGLISH WORK SHEET 2 CREATIVE WRITING DISCOURSE FOR CLASS X, TELANGANA STATE.

 

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Thursday, 10 September 2020

SYED. SALEEM PGT ENGLISH. 9th class ENGLISH PRACTICE WORK SHEET. 1.

SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, TSMS KANAGAL.ENGLISH WORK SHEET 1 PRACTICE TEST FOR CLASS IX, TELANGANA STATE.

 

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Wednesday, 9 September 2020

SYED. SALEEM PGT ENGLISH. X ENGLISH PRACTICE WORK SHEET. 1.

SYED. SALEEM. PGT ENGLISH, TSMS KANAGAL.ENGLISH WORK SHEET 1 PRACTICE TEST FOR CLASS X, TELANGANA STATE.

 

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Thursday, 4 June 2020

READING COMPREHENSION FOR TS TENTH CLASS STUDENTS

Reading Comprehension

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I. Read the following passage.
There was a miser who constantly worried that his many valuable possessions would be lost or stolen. He finally decided to sell everything and taking the proceeds from the sale, converted it all into a large single lump of solid gold. Unable to bear the thought of losing such a great treasure, he carefully buried it in a hole in the ground, near the compound wall. He would undertake a daily visit to the spot, uncover the gold, rejoice over it and then replace it in the hole.
A thief observed it. As soon as the miser had left the spot, one evening, the thief quietly went over and dug up the gold. Elated at finding the gold, he quickly disappeared with the gold. The next day the miser in his usual manner went to look at his gold but found nothing. He shocked and distressed, he began crying loudly. A neighbor of his house came there. He said, ‘Don’t worry. Just put a stone in the hole and feel it as gold. The gold in a hole is as useless as a stone.”
Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.
  1. What is the passage about?
    A. about stealing gold                                                       B. about saving gold
    C. miserliness                                                                     D. about valuable possessions
  2. He constantly worried. Why?
    A. that his possessions would be stolen                    B. that government tax on treasure
    C. because valuable things always dangerous         D. because he wants to become poor
  3. Thief elated at finding the gold. The word ‘elated’ means..
    A. surprised                                                                        B. felt happy
    C. terrified                                                                          D. fainted
  4. Why the miser shocked and distressed?
    A. because his neighbour taken the money             B. because he converted his all possession to a single sump of gold
    C. because his gold lump was stolen                         D. because his gold turned to stone
Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
  1. If you have such valuable things what would you do?
  2. Why the miser converted all his treasure to a single lump of solid gold?
  3. In your view what is the wrong on miser’s part?
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II. Read the following passage.
A woman was visiting Hyderabad for the first time. She wanted to see the Charminar. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find it, so she asked a police officer for directions.
"Excuse me, officer, how do I get to the Charminar?"The officer replied, "Wait here at this bus stop for the number 65 bus. It’ll take you right there." She thanked the officer and he drove off. Three hours later the police officer returned to the same area and, sure enough, the woman was still waiting at the same bus stop. The officer got out of his car and said, "Excuse me, but get to the Charminar, I said to wait here for the number 65 bus. That was three hours ago. Why are you still waiting?" The woman replied, "Don’t worry, officer, it won’t be long now. The 56th bus just went by!"
Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.
  1. The passage is about………………..
    A. Charminar tour                                                            B. the bus no. 65
    C. The route to Charminar                                            D. a humorous incident
  2. What did she ask the officer?
    A. about bus no. 65                                                         B. about bus no. 56
    C. the bus to get to the Charminar                           D. the route to Charminar
  3. What was the feeling of the officer to see the woman at bus stop after 3 hours?
    A. Surprised                                                                       B. got angry
    C. laughed himself                                                           D. felt pity
  4. Why was she still waiting at the bus stop?
    A. waiting for the bus no. 65                                       B. waiting for the 65th bus
    C. waiting for the 65th bus of bus no. 65’s                D. waiting for the 56th bus
Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
  1. Why was she waiting hours together?
  2. Did the police officer give wrong direction to her7. There must be a communication gap between woman and officer. What was that?
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III. Read the following passage.
Homework has historically been given to students to reinforce what they learn at school, and ultimately to help them learn the material better. However, too much homework is not helpful, and can be counter-productive. Excessive amounts of time spent on completing homework can take away the kid’s social life, family time, and it limit their participation in sports or other activities. The amount of homework a teacher has to give to a student should be restricted.
Critically acclaimed, author Tamim Ansary reports that since 1981, the amount of homework given to an average sixth class child has increase by more than fifty percent. Many people claim that the increase in homework dates as far back as 1957. The new competition that emerged served as an incentive for schools to try to increase the volume of the curriculum. The amount of homework increases with the increase in class.
Many teachers defend large amounts of home work, claiming that it helps to prepare students for a world that is becoming increasingly competitive. However, Dr. Kralovec, author of ‘The End of Homework’, argues that doing homework during high school has little or no effect on successful study skills of the students when they join college.
Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.
  1. What is the passage about?
    A. about advantages of homework                         B. about disadvantages of homework
    C. about a book- "Homework"                                 D. about Tamim Ansary
  1. Excessive amounts of time spent on homework results ……..
    A. takes away social life                                           B. takes away family time
    C. limits the time to participate in sports           D above all
  2. The reason for increase of homework….
    A. The competition                                                   B. Child can learn more from homework than school
    C. Self learning                                                          D. To impress parents
  3. Who is the author of "The End of Homework"?
    A. Tamim Ansary                                                      B. Dr. Rao
    C. Dr. Kralovec                                                           D. Amrik Singh
Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
  1. What is the aim of Homework?
  2. How can we replace the homework in schools?
  3. Do you support ‘giving homework"? Why?
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IV. Read the following passage.
A man went to a cathedral to offer his service. There he noticed a lamp. It was swinging. He closely observed the movements of the lamp. He found out the time of each swing by putting his hand on the pulse – beat as he had no watch. This keen observation led him to the discovery of the principle of pendulum. Later he invented an instrument to measure the pulse-beat. Doctors started using it. Next he dropped two metal balls of different weights from the top of the Leaning Tower in Pisa. He dropped them on to the ground. They landed on the ground at the same time. Do you know who he was? He was none other than Galileo.
Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet.
  1. The man in the paragraph is a …………………….
    A. priest                                                                     B. teacher
    C. doctor                                                                    D. scientist
  2. What is the meaning of the word "Service" in the passage?
    A. repair                                                                    B. Helping the poor
    C. prayer                                                                   D. work for the society
  3. If we drop two metal balls of different weights from a height, which one reaches the land first?
    A. heavier one                                                        B. lighter one
    C. two at same time                                             D. depends
 Write answers for the given questions in one or two sentences.
  1. Which one led to the discovery of principle of pendulum?
  2. How did Galileo count the time in his experiments?





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Saturday, 16 May 2020

UNIT 8: Human Rights : Jamaican Fragment, Once upon a Time (Poem), What Is My Name? brief summary and study material

UNIT 8: Human Rights :   Jamaican Fragment, Once upon a Time (Poem), What Is My Name? brief summary and notes.

 

Human Rights

 A. Jamaican Fragment.
B. Once upon a Time (Poem).
C. What Is My Name?

8.HUMAN RIGHTS

"It is the period of great awakening for the human society. Particularly the twentieth century stands testimony to so many changes in the world in the field of science and technology and a series of social, cultural revolutions. The two world wars that threw the world into a chaos, the Bolshevik Revolution and the upsurge in the industrial society, the spirit of freedom that bid adieu to colonial empire gave the world a new direction. It is the century that sent man to the moon. Amidst this, … there was a strong demand for the protection human beings against all kinds of exploitation and oppression. The learners of this century need to internalize the spirit of human rights to uphold humanity. The three texts are really touching and apt to the theme."

Part-A: Jamaican Fragment

The writer of this story is A L Hendricks is a Jamaican writer. The word fragment means ‘a piece’. It can also be understood that it is a small piece of example taken to represent the whole Jamaican society. The two boys-one brown and the other white- puzzle the writer who was on his usual walk. The incident that he saw makes him worried as the two boys appear to represent the oppressing and the oppressed races. But the same two boys  surprise the writer next day with their role reversal. The writer had a sigh of relief as he concluded that this is not what he thought to be . The end of the story is quite fascinating.


Part-B: Once upon a Time

This is a poem the African poet Gabriel Okara. The poet ridicules the hypocrisy practiced by the people of the present times. The poem is a biting criticism on the society for not being truthful in their words and deeds. Reading this poem, every one feels that hypocrisy is dominant in every society. It gives a new dimension to the reader that there is some repentance in the society for being so insincere. The reader, finally is left with a hope that somewhere, someday there is an end to this. The language used is simple but imagery is very effective.

Part-C: What is my Name?

The place of translation in literature plays a catalyst role. It helps in spreading the ideas and emotions from one language to the other. But the success of translated works largely depends on how effective the translation is. Translation is not just translating language but translating the idea, translating the concept without taking the life out of it. The story writer, P Satyavathi is a feminist. The present story is about a woman who forgot her name. This is an unlikely incident but is a symbol of how the woman loses her identity, especially after marriage. Everyone knows her as Mrs … This story portrays beautifully the frantic efforts of a woman to establish her own identity.

Glossary

  • Be flanked by (v) : to have something on one or both sides
  • Sturdy (adj) : strong and healthy
  • Hazel (adj) : reddish/greenish brown
  • Imperiously (adv) : haughtily
  • Shuffled (v) : to walk by dragging (one's feet) slowly along
  • Bidding (n) : ordering
  • At one's beck and call : (idiom) be ready to do what someone asks
  • Stride (v) : to walk with long steps
  • Abjectly (adv) : completely without pride
  • Impute (v) : claim that someone has done something unjustly
  • Cock-tail (n) : a drink usually made from a mixture of one or more alcoholic drinks.
  • Conform (v) : to be and thinking the same way as most other people in a group or Society; normally acceptable
  • Portrait (n) : a painting, drawing or photograph of a person especially of the head and shoulders.
  • Good - riddance (n) : a feeling of relief when an unwanted person leaves
  • Muting (adj) : changing all the time; expressionless / not expressed in speech
  • fangs (n) : long, sharp teeth of some animals like snakes and dogs.
  • Swab (v) : clean
  • Dexterous (adj) : skillful
  • Sumptuous (adj) : luxurious, splendid
  • Mopping (v) : cleaning / washing
  • Perturb (v) : bother / disturb / trouble
  • Immerse (v) : absorb oneself in something
  • Giggling (v) : laughing nervously
  • Frantically (adv) : worriedly / anxiously
  • Maternity home (n): house of one's parents
  • Parch (v) : dehydrate
  • Incognito (adv) : having a concealed identity
  • Fish (v) : search

Idioms and Phrases

  • At some one’s beck and call (idiom) : be ready to do what someone asks
  • Up and down (phrase) : in two directions

Synonyms

  • Coarse : crude, impure, rough, unpurified
  • Elegant : polished, refined, graceful
  • Zeal : ardour, cordially, devotion, eagerness
  • Wail : bemoan, deplore, lament, mourn, cry, weep

Antonyms

  • Tender x hard, strong
  • Zeal x apathy

UNIT 7: Nation and Diversity : My Childhood, A Plea for India (Poem), Unity in Diversity in India brief summary and study material.

UNIT 7: Nation and Diversity :  My Childhood, A Plea for India (Poem), Unity in Diversity in India brief summary and notes.

Nation and Diversity :

A. My Childhood
B. A Plea for India (Poem)
C. Unity in Diversity in India

 

7.NATION & DIVERSITY

"India is a land of diversity. The diversity is so much that many people across the world wonder how this land is able to remain intact till now. Even the British, as a matter of strategy, expressed doubts about the unity of the nation if given independence. After independence, there have been difficult times. But the nation withstood. We have the national song ’Jana gana mana ….’ referring to Punjab, Sindh, Gujarath, Maratha, Dravida, Utkala, Vanga…. As regions these are different. The learners will only be able to appreciate the richness and plurality of culture. This geographical diversity, along with linguistic and religious diversities can be appreciated if they are provided with appealing reading material in support of the nation and the greatness of its diversity."




Part-A: My Childhood

It is an excerpt from A P J Abdul Kalaam’s ‘Wings of Fire’. In this book, the former president of the nation narrates his childhood to the readers. His experiences with Hindu-Muslim interaction and his memories with his friend Ramanatha Sastry are really impressive. The war time memories of the writer and the description of Rameswaram of his childhood make everyone nostalgic. We feel like going back to the days of childhood or we tend to chew the cud of our childhood.

Part-B: A Plea for India

The poet portrays contemporary India with all its negative elements such as riots, terrorism, exploitation, corruption, etc. which make every one of us bend our head down out of shame. This is not the India we want. The poet appeals to the people to leave prejudices and become emotionally united. He exhorts the people of India not to be misguided by the forces that work with vested interests. The structure of the poem is a free verse. Yet, it is emotionally charged.

Part-C: Unity in Diversity of India

It is an essay about the heritage of India. It is basically an expository essay. The essay presents to us the different dance and art forms found in India. The essayist throws light on how Indian sages and their practices were able to influence the attitudes of people of the other countries. The essay finally exhorts us to hold fast to our rich heritage and values cherished by people of this ancient land.

Glossary

  • Erstwhile ( adj) : former
  • Undistinguished (adj) : not very interesting, successful or attractive
  • Ancestral (n) : the race of people that you come from
  • Austere (adj) : simple and plain
  • Orthodox (adj) : following closely the traditional beliefs and practices of a religion
  • Summon (v) : to order somebody to come to you
  • Conviction (n) : the act of finding somebody guilty of crime
  • Segregation (n) : the policy / act of separating people
  • Conservative (adj) : opposed to great/sudden social change
  • Ritual (n) : a series of actions, specially as a part of religious ceremony
  • Perturb (v) : to make worried/ anxious
  • Confront (v) : to deal with a problem/ situation
  • Optimism (n) : a feeling that good thing will happen
  • Plight (n) : a difficult or sad situation
  • Bicker (n) : argue about things that are not important
  • Pious (adj) : showing a deep respect for God and religion
  • Din (n) : a loud / unpleasant noise that lasts for a long time
  • Incite (v) : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour)
  • Ethnic (adj) : connected with / belonging to a nation, race or people that shares a cultural tradition
  • Myriad ( n) : an extremely large number of
  • babel (n) : the sound of many voices talking at time
  • Penetrate (v) : go into / through
  • Discern (v) : to know / recognize or understand
  • Convention (n) : the way in which most people do
  • Blend (v) : to mix two or more substances together
  • Dialects (n) : the form of a language that is spoken in one area
    sages (n) : wise people
  • seers (n) : people who claims that they can see what is going to happen in the future
  • Piety (n) : showing a deep respect for ( esp: for god / religion)
  • Penance (n) : an act that you give yourself to do
  • Contemplation (n) : the act of thinking deeply about
  • Generous : noble, magnanimous, liberal, kind
  • Sacred : consecrated, divine, holy, venerable
  • Convey : bear, bring, carry, transmit
  • Rigid : firm, hard, inflexible, stiff, unyielding
  • Rebel : mutiny, resist, revolt, strike
  • Bicker : dispute, jangle, quarrel, spar
  • Accompany : attend, convoy, escort, follow

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

  • on high cloud (idiom) : having strong feelings of happiness or satisfaction
  • end up (phr.v) : finish / come to an end

Antonyms

  • Ancestor x descendant
  • Orthodox x heterodox
  • Optimism x pessimism
  • Generosity x stinginess
  • Sacred x unholy, profane, secular
  • Rigid x flexible
  • Synthesis x analysis

UNIT 6 : Bio-Diversity : Environment , Or will the Dreamer Wake? (Poem), A Tale of Three Villages SUMMARY AND STUDY MATERIAL



UNIT 6 : Bio-Diversity : Environment , Or will the Dreamer Wake? (Poem),  A Tale of Three Villages brief summary and notes.

Bio-Diversity 

A. Environment
B. Or will the Dreamer Wake? (Poem)
C. A Tale of Three Villages

 

6.BIO-DIVERSITY

 

"The theme is more relevant than ever in the wake of sweeping changes taking place in different spheres across the world. The process of development has assumed a new dimension in the recent times. It has been a direct attack on the biodiversity and large scale exploitation of resources for private profits. This problem is likely to aggravate further making life on the planet miserable. There is every need to think about today and tomorrow. This becomes the rationale for including the present texts for reading. The learners will certainly become aware of their role in preserving the pristine nature of the environment as they read and reflect on the passages in this unit."


Part-A: Environment

It is an interview by Japan’s NHK Radio with Wangari Maathai, a well-known  environmentalist and a Nobel Prize winner from Africa. She started the Green Belt Movement and also fought for equal rights for women in Africa.


Part-B: Or will the Dreamer Wake?

The very title of the poem is interesting. It is a question arousing interest in the minds of the readers. It clearly depicts how certain species of animals are about to disappear. The dreamer , perhaps, here is the man; the destruction is caused in four directions. It seems that man is still dreaming about something. The animals like tigress, white bear, songthrush and whale are disappearing very fast. But the question is whether the dreamer or the man would wake up in the right time, is an open ended question.

Part-C: A Tale of Three Villages

It tells us the stories of three villages that are vulnerable to pollution with dangerous chemicals and radioactive dust. It presents a clear picture of many hundreds of villages which are in the same plight as the three villages depicted here.

Glossary

  • Green Belt Movement (n) : a movement to protect environment
  • Fodder (n) : food for farm animals
  • Forested (adj) : forested areas are covered in forests (place where trees are densely grown)
  • Pristine (adj) : extremely fresh or clean
  • Indigenous (adj) : native
  • Biological diversity (n) : the variety of plants and animals in a particular place
  • Exotic species (n) : unusual plants
  • Plaintive (adj) : sounds sad
  • Snuffles (n) : to breathe noisily through your nose
  • Gleaming (adj) : to shine softly
  • Glaciers (n) : a large mass of ice which moves slowly down a mountain valley
  • Warbles (v) : to sing with a high continuous but quickly changing sound
  • Birth fills (n) : the process of giving birth to a baby
  • Solemn (adj) : very serious and not happy
  • Out stretched (v) : stretched out to full length
  • Apron (n) : piece of clothing that covers the front part of your clothes and is tied around your waist.
  • Radioactive dust (n) : the dust that comes out of radioactive reaction

Phrasal Verbs

  • Trailed off (phr. Verb) : it (voice) becomes gradually quieter and then stops
  • Trailed off ( phr v) : became gradually quieter and stopped
  • Broke down (phr v) : lost control of feelings and started crying
  • Go about ( ph.r v) : tackle
  • Fight over (phr. v) : argue about something

Synonyms

  • Profound : deep, fathomless

Antonyms

  • Exotic x indigenous
  • Ominous x auspicious
  • Barren x fertile