Telangana TSBIE TS Inter 2nd Year English Study Material Grammar Writing Descriptions Exercise Questions and Answers.
TS Inter 2nd Year English Grammar Writing Descriptions
Q.No.16 (4 Marks)
Students learning a language go ahead step by step-sounds/letters → words → sentences → composition. “Writing Descriptions” is a kind of composition. Here, we try to learn how to describe a person, a place, a thing or a process. One should first be clear about the points (content) that are to be included.
Then, one should try t. present those points in correct language and in a systematic order. Keen obse ation of suitable models first and regular practice in writing descriptions nex nelp one master this art. Constant assessment of one’s own performance and necesaryremedial measures go a long way in enhancing this competency.
I. DESCRIBING A PERSON:
While describing a person we include details like the person’s appearance, qualities, nature, typical traits, etc.
Now, see a model.
The person I always remember most is the principal of my college. He is not very tall, but he is well-built in his physique. He has grey hair and wears spectacles but only while reading. While he speaks to us, at the assembly, he has the habit of pushing his spectacles to the top of his head. He rarely smiles and always looks stern. However, he is really very kind and always treats the students in a friendly manner. When a student is in trouble, he always tries to help him. All the students and teachers respect our principal.
Examine another model.
This disheartening introspection was interrupted by the waiting-room door opening. An old man stood on the threshold, looking at me silently. He wore a heavy black jacket buttoned high in the chest, narrow trousers, and a two-inch collar. In his hand, he held a pair of gold-rimmed pince-nez, which were attached to his right lapel by a thick black silk ribbon.
He was so thin, so old, so pale, and so slow he could have taken his place in the near-by post-mortem room without attracting attention. He clipped his glasses on to his nose with a slow, shaky movement and inspected me more carefully. I leapt to my feet and faced him.
(From the short story ‘An Interview’)
Exercise
Question 1.
Describe your mother using the hints given below.
tall and thin – black hair – important person in life – wake up at 5 am – prepares us for college – takes care of father, grandparents too – works without complaining – emotionally strong – want to be like her – symbol of love and sacrifice
Answer:
MY MOTHER
Of all persons on this earth, I love my mother most. She is my first and best teacher. I love to be like her and if I can, I will be the blessed one. With her tall and slim appearance, she looks impressive at once. Her thick dark hair is an added attraction. She wakes up at five in the morning and works hard till late in the evening with a never fading smile. She gets ready for us everything we need, takes care of father’s and grandparents’ needs. She is very strong both physically and emotionally. If someone is looking for a true symbol of love, sacrifice and contentment, my mother stands as that symbol!
Question 2.
Describe your best friend Deepthi using the hints given below.
fair and tall – 165 ems – aged 25 – slim – thick hair – large, expressive eyes – wears western clothes – sari on special occasions – practises yoga – a good athlete – hardworking – honest – helpful – my best friend
Answer:
DEEPTHI- MY REST FRIEND
Deepthi – the name rings music in my ears! She is my most beloved friend. She fits perfectly into the definition of a true friend – as offered by Khalil Gibran. She is. twenty-five. She looks fair. And she is tall indeed and very slim. With her thick black hair and ever-present smile, she impresses everyone. She practises Yoga. She is fond of athletics. She prefers modem western clothes. Yet, she puts on traditional Indian costumes on special occasions. She is honest to the core and loves hard but smark work. I am proud to be her friend!
II. DESCRIBING A PLACE:
The description of a place intludes in it details like its location, special features, Significance, people, crops, landmarks and so on.
Examine the model given under carefully.
Yadagirigutta is a small town in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District of Telangana State. It is 60 KMs from Hyderabad city. The famous Hindu Temple, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is situated on a hillock in the town. It is a unique pleasant hillock that enjoys moderate climate in allseasons. The place is visited by an average of five thousand to eight thousand pilgrims every day. After the formation of Telangana State, the Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Kalvakuntla Chandra shekhar Rao has been personally supervising the development of the temple to make it one of the famous tourist attractions not only in India but also all over the world.
Exercise
Question 1.
Describe the famous tourist place, Ooty using the hints given below.
town – hill station – Tamil Nadu – 265 KMs from Bangalore – located in the Nilgiris – 7500 ft above sea level – cool and a pleasant summer destination – lakhs of tourists – – coffee plantations – top boarding schools – Queen of the Hill Stations
Answer:
OOTY THE QUEEN OF HILL. STATIONS
Ooty or Udhagamandalam is rightly and deservedly regarded as the Queen of Hill Sta-tions. Situated in the Western. Ghats at an elevation of7500 feet in Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India. Nature’s, bounty, pleasant climate, hill slopes, waterfalls, lakes, churches, temples, Botanical and Rose Gardens, hill railways are some of the prominent Sights that mesmerise the visitors. Travel up the Ghat road or rail track itself is an experience to cherish for life time. It is, therefore, no wonder that the English people loved to spend here most of their time. (Before India became independent.)
Question 2.
Describe your own village or town based on your knowledge and understanding in not more than 100 words.
Answer:
MY VILLAGE
My village is away from the bustle of modern urban societies. With green-covered hill ridges on two sides and a stream on another side, our village is endowed with rich natural beauty. Climate round the year is pleasant. Villagers grow a variety of crops twice a year. All homes have at least one milching animal each. People lead peaceful, comfortable and contented lives. Maintaining cleanliness and greenery is a collective responsibility. Basic amenities like roads, drains are maintained well. A school and a hospital meet villagers’ educational and health needs. Our village is a model one.
III. DESCRIBING A THING :
In the descriptions of things, the particulars involved are the appearance, make up, uses and any other relevant details of the thing described. Observe the sample description that follows.
The National Flag of India is a horizontal tricolourof deep saffron at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is two is to three (2:3). In the centre of the white band is a navy-blue colour wheel with twenty-four spokes known as the Ashoka Chakra. This is taken from I he famous Ashoka Sthupa (pillar) of Saranath. Each spoke symbolises one principle of life and also the twenty-four hours In the day, which is why it is called the wheel of time.
Exercise
Question 1.
Describe about the Charminar using the hints given below.
monument location 1591 AD four minarets height materials used commein orate the end of deadly plague prime tourist attraction
Answer:
THE CHARMINAR
The Charminar has for long been the symbol of Hyderabad and the emblem of Telangana. Founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, this 48.7 meter high monument has been the centre of attraction of tourists from across the globe. With Indo-Islamic architectual styles and rich ornate designs, its appearance is a feast to eyes. Situated on the eastern bank of the Musi River in the old city area, this tourist centre also serves as a religious centre on all important festive occasions. A very busy market place surrounds the landmark where a wide range of articles are sold at a’ reasonable price. The Charminar (four minarets – pillars) is a place to visit.
Question 2.
Describe about the Statue of Equality using the hints given below.
the statue -location – imposing size – posture – materials used – wide eyes – overflowing with mercy huge ears eager to listen – broad shoulders ready to take up respon sibilities – folded hands – appealing for Equality – for service to society – Supreme Being [Model Question Paper]
Answer:
THE STATUE OF EQUALITY
The latest feather in Telangana’s cap is the 216 – feet, golden-hued Panch aloha (five metals) Staute of Equality Situated on a sprawling 50-acre site at Muchintal, near Hyderabad, the statue stands for the image and preachings of the eleventh century Vaishnavite Shri Bhagavad Ramanuja charya. Bhagavad Ramanujacharya put his heart and soul to practise and propagate equality among all.
The statue is not just a monument; it is a symbol; it is a movement. The imposing statue in sitting posture has wide eyes that overflow with mercy. Huge ears stand for eagerness to listen and learn. Broad shoulders express readiness to take up responsibilities. Folded hands appeal for equality. A visit to the place is bound to bring in transformation!
Question 3.
Describe about the Telangana Martyrs Memorial using the hints given below.
monument – location – designer – materials used – height – completion date – dedicated to – symbol for
Answer:
TELANGANA MARlYRS MEMORIAL
Telangana Martyrs Memorial is situated near Public Gardens, Saifabad, Hyderabad. It is a 25-feet tall black and red granite monument. It was designed by professor of architecture Aekka Yadagiri Rao. It was commissioned in 1974. It commemorates the sacrifices of more than three hundred and sixty youngsters who faced bullets for the cause of separate Telangana in the 1969 movement. A white lily flower, atop the Memorial pays rich tributes to those martyrs. After Telangana became a separate state, it was decided to observe June 2nd every year as the Martyrs’ Memorial Day officially.
IV. DESCRIBING A PROCESS:
Presenting various steps involved in a relatively simple activity is called ‘Describing a Process’. It requires the knowledge of necessary items and the method of doing that ‘activity’, It also demands the capacity to put that knowl-edge into a neat and properly organised paragraph. Observing as many descriptions of processes as possible is definitely of great help. You come across a number of examples in books on chemistry and cookery, for instance. All the flow charts serve as good examples. After observing sufficient number of examples, start writing on your own.
Points to ponder over for the purpose of Public Examination?
- Use the Simple Present Tense, as the ‘actions’ are universal.
- Imperative sentences are commonly used,
eg: Take a glass of water. Then put it. - Passive sentences are also used,
eg: A spoonful of salt is added. - The use of linkers (markers) like first, then, after that is very important.A list of linkers is given here
- Give the list of ingredients, if necessary. (Generally given in the case of recipes).
- The given activity may require about 6 to 8 steps for completion. So your answer may have 6 to 8 sentences.
- The entire process can also be presented in the form of a FLOWCHART.
- Give a HEADING.
Examples:
1. Preparing potato fry
Given below is a description of how a beginner can make Aloo fry. Read the recipe and try it out at home! Observe the concise, numbered instructions, the list of ingredients, as also the preparation and cooking time, making it easy for a person to decide whether to attempt the dish or not.
Recipe for potato fry
Preparation time: 5 min, Cooking Time: 20 min, Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 4 Potatoes – 2, large, washed, peeled’ and cubed 4
- Oil – 2 tbsps 4
- Turmeric powder – 1- 2 tsp
- Chilli powder -1 tsp
- 4 Salt to taste Method
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing the cubed potatoes frequently.
- Reduce flame, add turmeric powder and mix. Place lid and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid, add salt. Allow the potatoes to reach a nice brown shade. It may take another 5-6 minutes.
- Add chilli powder: and mix well. The potato fry is ready.
2. Sending a letter by Registered Post
When a letter is sent by registered post, the postman personally hands over the letter to the recipient and takes his signature, instead of simply leaving it in the recipient’s letter box. If the sender wants the proof of the letter having been delivered, he can attach an acknowledgement card to the letter. Registered post is, therefore, a safe way of sending important letters and documents. Given below is a paragraph about the process of sending a letter by registered post.
Observe the use of the passive voice.
Registered post is a safe way of sending important letters and documents. The letter is placed in an envelope and the words “By Registered Post” are inscribed on the top. The address of both the recipient as well as the sender must be written. The cover is then taken to the post office. It should be handed over the clerk at the Registration counter.
The clerk weighs it and informs us about the value of the stamps that should be affixed on the cover. The minimum charges are Rs. 25. The stamps should be bought and affixed accordingly and, once again, the cover is handed to the registration clerk. A receipt is given by the clerk and this should be kept safely till we come to know that the letter has reached the recipient.
3. Applying for a passport
A passport is an official document issued by the government, certifying the identity and citizenship of the person and entitling him to travel to foreign countries and return. The process of getting a passport was quite difficult till a few years ago but it has become considerably easy now. Given below is the process that must be followed * by Indian citizens to get a passport.
Applying for a passport online
Applying for a passport is difficult offline but is easy online. The applicant should go to the Passport Seva Website first. He/She should fill the User Registration Form carefully and click on ‘Register’. The applicant will then reach Applicant Home page. He should click on the link Apply for a Fresh Passport.
The form contains details of name; place and date of birth, gender, marital status, educational qualifications, identification marks, Aadhaar Card Number and so on. An ARN (Acquirer Reference Number) is generated when the form is submitted Next, the applicant must book an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra depending on the availability of dates. A fee of Rs. 1500 is charged for booking an appointment.
On the appointed day the applicant must go to the Passport office with all original documents, self attested Photostat (Xerox) documents and the passport form with a photo pasted on it. The original documents are checked. A photograph is taken and biometric information taken. The person will be interviewed briefly. An acknowledgement slip is given. Within a day or two, police verification takes place at the address given. In a few days the applicant receives the passport.
Exercise
Question 1.
Describe how Sandbya drew Rs. 500 from an ATM.
Answer:
Drawing Money from ATM
Sandhya first went to the nearest ATM. After entering the ATM room, she inserted the card in the slot. Then from the displayed options she selected banking. Later she entered her 4 digit pin. After that she selected withdrawal from the choices. Next she clicked on Savings- account. And then she entered the amount. Then she opted for a printed advice by clicking on yes. As the machine then rolled out cash first and printed note later, she collected both, picked up her ATM card arid left the chamber.
Question 2.
Describe how you and your friends made arrangements for the College Day Function. (Hints: date, chief guest, programme, speeches, cultural items, invitations, stage arrangements, catering)
Answer:
How We Made Arrangements for the College Day
The moment our Principal announced proposals for college day, we Intermediate second year students) met in the students’ counsel room with our English lecturer in the chair. We discussed and decided upon the most convenient date. Later we thought of a guest who could really inspire us through his talk. We all decided-unanimously – our Collector to be our guest.
Then we chalked out the programme sheet. What first, what next, etc. We selected speakers to represent all sections, classes, groups, categories also. Then the talks dealt with cultural programmes. After that invitation cards, stage arrangement, food needs, etc. occupied our attention. Committees were formed for each activity. With the approval of our Principal and support and guidance of our lecturers we went ahead with our plans and made our College Day a grand success.
Question 3.
Describe how your elder brother got a Driving license.
(Hints : Learner’s License – Road signs, general rules – application – documents to be attached – Practice – Test driving after 30 days – Getting permanent license)
Answer:
GETTING A DRIVER’S LICENSE
First, my brother started learning how to drive. He also improved his knowledge of the symbols and signs on road sides and in driving. Then he filled in the prescribed form and submitted it in the Local RTA (Road Transport Authority) or MVI (Motor Vehicle Inspector) office along with the payment details of necessary fee. Then, he took a vision (eye- sight) test and a written test. He cleared both of them and got a Learner’s License. Then, he went on practising driving on roads. After a month, he took a test in actual driving. He got through it too. After that, he was issued the Driving License.