English — Important Questions
Section-wise important questions for TS Intermediate 2nd Year English — prose, poetry, grammar, comprehension, and writing. Based on the TGBIE 2025-26 exam pattern.
Prose — Short Answer(4 marks each)
4–5 lines with textual reference. Based on prescribed prose texts.
- 1.[On the Face of It]How does the author contrast the characters of Mr Lamb and Derry? What draws Derry to Mr Lamb despite their different situations?
- 2.[The Tiger King]Who is the Tiger King? What was the prophecy about him and how did he try to cheat his fate?
- 3.[Interview (Part 1 & 2)]Why does V.S. Naipaul disapprove of the interview form? What does Umberto Eco say about his anti-library?
- 4.[Memories of Childhood]How do both Zitkala-Sa and Bama describe their experience of discrimination? What is the central idea that unites their narratives?
Poetry — Short Answer(4 marks each)
Quote relevant lines. Identify figures of speech where asked.
- 1.[My Mother at Sixty-Six (Kamala Das)]What is the central emotion in this poem? Describe the imagery the poet uses to convey her mother's old age.
- 2.[Keeping Quiet (Pablo Neruda)]What kind of silence does the poet advocate and why? How is this silence different from death?
- 3.[A Thing of Beauty (Keats)]What things does Keats mention as sources of beauty and joy in the poem? What is the central theme?
- 4.[Aunt Jennifer's Tigers (Adrienne Rich)]What do the tigers symbolise? How does the contrast between Aunt Jennifer and her tigers reflect the theme of oppression?
Reading Comprehension(5 marks each)
Read the unseen passage carefully before answering.
- 1.[Comprehension]Read the given passage and answer: (i) identify the main idea; (ii) find the meaning of the given words from context; (iii) answer factual questions; (iv) write an appropriate title.
- 2.[Note-making]Read the passage and make notes using abbreviations and headings. Write a short summary of not more than 80 words.
Grammar & Usage(4 marks each)
Common grammar tasks based on prescribed usage patterns.
- 1.[Voice]Change the following active sentences to passive voice and passive sentences to active voice.
- 2.[Tense]Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb (perfect, continuous, simple past/present).
- 3.[Reported Speech]Convert the following direct speech to indirect speech and indirect speech to direct speech.
- 4.[Clauses]Combine the following pairs of sentences using relative clauses / conjunctions as instructed.
- 5.[Vocabulary]Match the words with their correct meanings; use the correct prefix/suffix to form new words.
Essay & Letter Writing(8 marks each)
Structure: Introduction → 2–3 body paragraphs → Conclusion. Letter format must be exact.
- 1.[Descriptive Essay]Write an essay on: 'The importance of environmental conservation' in about 200 words.
- 2.[Argumentative Essay]Write a for-and-against essay on: 'Social media does more harm than good to students' in about 200 words.
- 3.[Formal Letter (Complaint)]Write a formal letter to the Municipal Commissioner complaining about the poor condition of roads in your locality.
- 4.[Formal Letter (Job Application)]Write a letter of application for the post of Junior Software Engineer in a private company with your biodata.
- 5.[Informal Letter]Write a letter to your friend describing your experience of attending an inter-school science exhibition.