Class 12 Compulsory English Question: Supplementary Exam-2078

 

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NEB-GRADE XII

2078 (2022)

Compulsory English

(Grade Increment/Supplementary Examination)

Grade Increment (Supplementary) Examination Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Time:-3 hrs.

Full Marks:-100

Attempt all the questions.

1.   1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. 5x3=15

It was no accident that nineteenth-century naturalist Charles Darwin strove to connect the mentality and emotionality of people with that of dogs, rather than, say doves and horses. Neither his theory of evolution nor any general understanding of biology demanded that he preferentially underline our similarity to dogs over other species. But politically and emotionally, the choice was inevitable for an English gentleman who had set himself the task of making the idea of evolutionary continuity palatable. Darwin wrote that "dogs possess something very similar to a conscience. They certainly possess some power of self-command. Dogs have long been accepted as the very type of fidelity and obedience."

Darwin was not alone in his beliefs that dogs possess human virtues. The characteristics of loyalty and obedience, coupled with an expressive face and body, can account for why dogs are such popular and valued pets in many cultures. Depending on the breed and the individual, dogs can be noble, charming, affectionate, and reliable. But while all dog owners should rightly appreciate these and other endearing traits in their pets, nothing says that the cleverness of a highly intelligent primate such as a chimpanzee is part of the package. Scientists generally believe the.. reasoning abilities of Chimps to be considerably greater than that of dogs. But many people nonetheless believe that dogs are smarter than Chimps. precisely because of our familiarity and emotional ties with the dogs that we love. We apply the same secret rules to our fellow humans: the old in-group, out-group story, people in your in-group are those who are similar to you, either because they belong to the same organizations as you, or enjoy the same activities, or and this is the kicker, because they are simply around more often. Dugs, because of their proximity to their owners, are definitely in. The intensity of our relationship with dogs causes us, quite naturally, to imbue them with high level mental abilities, whether they have earned those extra intelligence points or not. We like them, so we think well of them.

Questions:

a. Who was Charles Darwin ?

b. What did Charles Darwin try to find out? 

c. What are some qualities of dogs which are near to the human nature?

d. Why are dogs closer with humans to the Chimps ?

e. What is the secret rules about?

2. Answer any five of the following questions.5x3=15

a.. What kind of activities of Grandmother does the poet recollect in the poem? (Grandmother)

b. Alyohin has become "like a village.cat driven by hunger to eat cucumber in a kitchen garden." Justify it. (About Love)

c. Briefly describe old O. Jones in a paragraph. (A Story)

d. Do you agree that death is not the end of life? Explain with reference to the poem. (Full Fathom Five Thy...)

e. Interpret the story 'Hansel and Gretel' as a realistic story. The narrator in the story The Tale-Tale Heart' is not mad. How? Support your answer.

3. Answer any one of the following questions. 10

a. What are the conflict between two realities as shown by the poet in the poem Traveling Through the Dark'? How does the poet show his justice between them? Which of them do you favour? (Travelling Through the Dark)

b. Give an example of one of the contemporary women who has succeeded in her business. Detail the extent to which she has imitated Lydia E. Pinkham and mention also her departure from Pinkham's methods.

4. For each of the situations below ask question using 'Have you ever as in the example.5

Example: I have had my teeth x-rayed. Have you ever had your teeth x-rayed?

a. Traffic police fined me for parking offence.

b. The photographer printed my picture in the newspaper.

c. The college Principal searched my bag last time,

d. The thief broke into my house a month ago.

e. I was mistaken for a rock star.

5. For each of the following situation:5

 i. Ask a question with How long

ii. Answer it using the words in brackets

(use until/ for, in/by whichever is appropriate),

Example: Suman wrote a poem last night. (two hours)

i. How long did you write a poem?

ii. I wrote a poem until two hours.

a. She waited at the airport (20 minutes)

b. I did some piano practice (bed time)

c. They watched television (until late movie came on)

d. She talked on messenger (7 minutes)

e. We had to change the wheel (five minutes)

6. Ask an information question for the following situation;5

Example: We are having mutton soup today.

What flavour of soup are we having today?

 a. I had really a strange dream last week.

b. I have got a German Shepherd.

c. The climate of Kathmandu was cloudy when I was there.

d. I have bought a Pulsar bike. e. I stitched a pink color shirt yesterday.

7. Respond to the situation below as indicated in brackets:5

a. You are terminated from your job. (Regret)

b. No one listens you. (wish)

c. You are unable to pay your house rent (wish)

d. Your house has burnt down. (Regret) You lost your way your home (wish)

8. Change the sentences below using must, can't and might or may.5

a. Perhaps he went to Pokhara.

b. I am sure she wasn't at college.

c. I am sure they stole my watch.

d. Perhaps they haven't finished their work.

e. I am sure he wasn't feeling well.

9. Choosing the appropriate verb from the list, report the remarks below. 5

(promise, urge, recommend, threaten, agree)

a. I'll lend you some money if you pay on time.

b. My father told me he would buy me a bike if I got a driving license.

c. The doctor told Anna to go to Crimea for the rest in mind.

d. One of my relatives told me to report to the police if I didn't do what he said.

e. I can't tell you how important it is for you to give up smoking.

10. Write a paragraph about 'Books can be the best companions'. 5

11. You've just joined a New college. Your teacher asks you to introduce yourself to the other students and to say something about yourself. What do you say? Write a paragraph. 5

12. Write a letter to the school children explaining them about the importance health education. Write XYZ in place of address and date. 10

13. Write an article on the importance of preserving trees in your villages and cities. How would you inspire the local people to protect environment?. 10