ENGLISH SOLUTION | ABTA MADHYAMIK TEST PAPERS 20-21 | PAGE 91,114,139,158

ENGLISH SOLUTION | ABTA MADHYAMIK TEST PAPERS 20-21 | PAGE 91,114,139,158

Page – 91

4. We all know very well that the population of the world is increasing and we must produce more food.

5. A. The first female cricketer to complete two decades of service for her country on the international stage, Mithali Raj has been a symbol of endurance in Indian women’s cricket at the highest level.

B. 1. There was an unusual silence. (Make it negative)

Ans. There was not a usual silence.

2. English is spoken all over the world. (Change the voice)

Ans. People all over the world speak English.

3. The girl said,"Let him eat whatever he likes." (Change the mode of narration)

Ans. The girl requested that he might be allowed to eat whatever he liked.

C. 1. tolerate= put up with

2. start = set in

3. won = carried off

Page – 114

4. Every year we go to our native village. We stay in our own Bunglow and play with the children a lot.

5. A. A wonder in the plant kingdom, the Banyan Tree in the Botanical Garden, occupies a unique position in the Guinness Book of World Records.

B. 1. Ans. Isn’t Bengal a place of greenery?

2. Ans. ABTA is larger than any other organisation of teachers in the whole world.

3. Ans. The rule of the common man wanted to be established by Bhagat Singh.

C. 1. entered = broke into

2. sacrificed = gave up

3. withdrew = called off

 

Page – 139

4. When he first saw his new born sister, Maya, he said, “Fine but where are her wheels?” A headmaster once told his father, ”Whatever profession he chooses, he will never succeed.”

5. A. The  child’s search for the stag is a symbol of man’s quest for the unattainable.

B. 1. Ans. Their babies always suppose to be looked after by parents.

2. Ans. Shinjini is taller than any other girl in the class.

3. Ans. Teachers take pride in their students.

C. 1. spread = broken out

2. rejected = turned up

3. resembles = takes after.

Page – 158

4. A large number of students along with their guardians gathered at the auditorium. A deaf and dumb student, Pratik Saha, came (come/came/has come) on the stage and conveyed (convey/conveyed/conveying) his happiness at his success. Pratik scored (score/scored/ has scored) 93% marks in his board examination.

 

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions :  

Bethune belonged to Scotland. He came to Kolkata in 1848. He founded a school for girls. The school was named as Bethune school after his death.

B. (i) He kept me waiting. (Change the voice)

Ans. I was kept waiting by him.

(ii) "Halt!" shouted the officer to his men. (Turn in indirect speech)

Ans. The officer commanded his men in shouting tone to halt.

(iii) Who does not love their motherland? ( Turn into a statement)

Ans. Every body loves their motherland.

C. Phrasal verb:

 (i) endure = put up with

(ii) overcome = get over

(iii) understand = make out