English I · End Term · Sep 2025 · FN

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What does the popularity of documentaries suggest about audiences?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What is a key strength of documentaries, according to the passage?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What issue does Tiexiera and Hall’s film focus on?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What negative side of nonfiction filmmaking is mentioned?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What ethical issue does the film explore?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

According to the passage, what consequence did his participation in the Egyptian revolution doc The Square have on the life of Ahmed Hassan?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What central issue does the film question?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What tone best describes the passage?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What best summarizes the passage?

**Read the following passage and answer the given subquestions:** It’s one of the more heartening cinema trends of the past decade: the rise in popularity of the documentary speaks of a bolstered curiosity among audiences in the lives of those around them. It promises a degree of social and political engagement that fiction film-making can rarely achieve. It’s about real people getting to tell their stories. Except, as Jennifer Tiexiera and Camilla Hall’s piercing film about the subjects of documentaries reveals, it’s not quite as simple as that. Nonfiction film-making can have unintended and far-reaching consequences for the participants – Ahmed Hassan, subject of the Egyptian revolution doc The Square, now lives in exile. At its worst, it can be predatory, manipulative and morally murky. Interviewing the subjects of high-profile documentaries, including The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans and Hoop Dreams, the picture interrogates the ethics of documentary film-making. It questions asymmetrical power dynamics, the issue of whether subjects should be paid for their participation and who has the right to tell a story in the first place. It’s thought-provoking stuff, which also explores our own role, as audience members, in the voracious demand for other people’s stories. Source: Subject review – piercing documentary about documentaries by Wendy Ide

What does the passage say about the audience’s role?

**Fill in the blank with appropriate options.** Rhea ____ (1) to spend her afternoon in the park. She brought a book to read and sat ____ (2) a bench near the pond. As she was reading, a dog ___ (3) by her, chasing a ball thrown by its owner. After a while, Rhea walked over ______ (4) the ice cream stand to get a treat. She enjoyed her ice cream while sitting under a large oak tree, savouring ___ (5) peaceful moment. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the correct word for blank (1):

**Fill in the blank with appropriate options.** Rhea ____ (1) to spend her afternoon in the park. She brought a book to read and sat ____ (2) a bench near the pond. As she was reading, a dog ___ (3) by her, chasing a ball thrown by its owner. After a while, Rhea walked over ______ (4) the ice cream stand to get a treat. She enjoyed her ice cream while sitting under a large oak tree, savouring ___ (5) peaceful moment. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the correct preposition for blank (2):

**Fill in the blank with appropriate options.** Rhea ____ (1) to spend her afternoon in the park. She brought a book to read and sat ____ (2) a bench near the pond. As she was reading, a dog ___ (3) by her, chasing a ball thrown by its owner. After a while, Rhea walked over ______ (4) the ice cream stand to get a treat. She enjoyed her ice cream while sitting under a large oak tree, savouring ___ (5) peaceful moment. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the correct word for blank (3):

**Fill in the blank with appropriate options.** Rhea ____ (1) to spend her afternoon in the park. She brought a book to read and sat ____ (2) a bench near the pond. As she was reading, a dog ___ (3) by her, chasing a ball thrown by its owner. After a while, Rhea walked over ______ (4) the ice cream stand to get a treat. She enjoyed her ice cream while sitting under a large oak tree, savouring ___ (5) peaceful moment. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the correct preposition for blank (4):

**Fill in the blank with appropriate options.** Rhea ____ (1) to spend her afternoon in the park. She brought a book to read and sat ____ (2) a bench near the pond. As she was reading, a dog ___ (3) by her, chasing a ball thrown by its owner. After a while, Rhea walked over ______ (4) the ice cream stand to get a treat. She enjoyed her ice cream while sitting under a large oak tree, savouring ___ (5) peaceful moment. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the correct article for blank (5):

**Read the following conversation between Mrs. Rachel and Marilla. Fill in the blanks with the** **correct form of the verb. Your chosen verbs should agree with their respective subjects and** **should be fitting and meaningful within the context of the conversation.** Mrs. Rachel: “We are all pretty well, but I [i] ___ kind of afraid you weren’t, though, when I saw Matthew starting off today. I thought maybe he was going to the doctor’s.” Marilla: “Oh, no, I [ii] _____ quite well although I had a bad headache yesterday,” she said. “Matthew went to Bright River. We [iii] _____ a little boy from an orphan asylum in Nova Scotia and he’s coming on the train tonight.” If Marilla had said that Matthew had gone to Bright River to meet a kangaroo from Australia, Mrs. Rachel could not have been more astonished. She was actually stricken dumb for five seconds. It [iv] _____ unsupposable that Marilla was making fun of her, but Mrs. Rachel was almost forced to suppose it. “[v] _____ you in earnest, Marilla?” she demanded when her voice returned to her. Excerpted from: Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Find the appropriate verb form to fill in blank [i].

**Read the following conversation between Mrs. Rachel and Marilla. Fill in the blanks with the** **correct form of the verb. Your chosen verbs should agree with their respective subjects and** **should be fitting and meaningful within the context of the conversation.** Mrs. Rachel: “We are all pretty well, but I [i] ___ kind of afraid you weren’t, though, when I saw Matthew starting off today. I thought maybe he was going to the doctor’s.” Marilla: “Oh, no, I [ii] _____ quite well although I had a bad headache yesterday,” she said. “Matthew went to Bright River. We [iii] _____ a little boy from an orphan asylum in Nova Scotia and he’s coming on the train tonight.” If Marilla had said that Matthew had gone to Bright River to meet a kangaroo from Australia, Mrs. Rachel could not have been more astonished. She was actually stricken dumb for five seconds. It [iv] _____ unsupposable that Marilla was making fun of her, but Mrs. Rachel was almost forced to suppose it. “[v] _____ you in earnest, Marilla?” she demanded when her voice returned to her. Excerpted from: Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Find the appropriate verb form to fill in blank [ii].

**Read the following conversation between Mrs. Rachel and Marilla. Fill in the blanks with the** **correct form of the verb. Your chosen verbs should agree with their respective subjects and** **should be fitting and meaningful within the context of the conversation.** Mrs. Rachel: “We are all pretty well, but I [i] ___ kind of afraid you weren’t, though, when I saw Matthew starting off today. I thought maybe he was going to the doctor’s.” Marilla: “Oh, no, I [ii] _____ quite well although I had a bad headache yesterday,” she said. “Matthew went to Bright River. We [iii] _____ a little boy from an orphan asylum in Nova Scotia and he’s coming on the train tonight.” If Marilla had said that Matthew had gone to Bright River to meet a kangaroo from Australia, Mrs. Rachel could not have been more astonished. She was actually stricken dumb for five seconds. It [iv] _____ unsupposable that Marilla was making fun of her, but Mrs. Rachel was almost forced to suppose it. “[v] _____ you in earnest, Marilla?” she demanded when her voice returned to her. Excerpted from: Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Find the appropriate verb form to fill in blank [iii].

**Read the following conversation between Mrs. Rachel and Marilla. Fill in the blanks with the** **correct form of the verb. Your chosen verbs should agree with their respective subjects and** **should be fitting and meaningful within the context of the conversation.** Mrs. Rachel: “We are all pretty well, but I [i] ___ kind of afraid you weren’t, though, when I saw Matthew starting off today. I thought maybe he was going to the doctor’s.” Marilla: “Oh, no, I [ii] _____ quite well although I had a bad headache yesterday,” she said. “Matthew went to Bright River. We [iii] _____ a little boy from an orphan asylum in Nova Scotia and he’s coming on the train tonight.” If Marilla had said that Matthew had gone to Bright River to meet a kangaroo from Australia, Mrs. Rachel could not have been more astonished. She was actually stricken dumb for five seconds. It [iv] _____ unsupposable that Marilla was making fun of her, but Mrs. Rachel was almost forced to suppose it. “[v] _____ you in earnest, Marilla?” she demanded when her voice returned to her. Excerpted from: Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Find the appropriate verb form to fill in blank [iv].

**Read the following conversation between Mrs. Rachel and Marilla. Fill in the blanks with the** **correct form of the verb. Your chosen verbs should agree with their respective subjects and** **should be fitting and meaningful within the context of the conversation.** Mrs. Rachel: “We are all pretty well, but I [i] ___ kind of afraid you weren’t, though, when I saw Matthew starting off today. I thought maybe he was going to the doctor’s.” Marilla: “Oh, no, I [ii] _____ quite well although I had a bad headache yesterday,” she said. “Matthew went to Bright River. We [iii] _____ a little boy from an orphan asylum in Nova Scotia and he’s coming on the train tonight.” If Marilla had said that Matthew had gone to Bright River to meet a kangaroo from Australia, Mrs. Rachel could not have been more astonished. She was actually stricken dumb for five seconds. It [iv] _____ unsupposable that Marilla was making fun of her, but Mrs. Rachel was almost forced to suppose it. “[v] _____ you in earnest, Marilla?” she demanded when her voice returned to her. Excerpted from: Montgomery, Lucy Maud. Anne of Green Gables. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Find the appropriate verb form to fill in blank [v].

**Complete the telephonic conversation given below with the most polite and correct** **responses.** Matt: Hello. Good morning. I am Matt. Am I speaking to Mr. John? Susan: Hi. Good morning. I am Susan. Matt: (i) _____ Susan: Sure. Matt: (ii) ______ Susan: (iii)________. I couldn’t find John around. Matt: Okay, (iv)______ Susan: Sure. (v) ______ Matt: Thanks. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Fill in blank (i) with the appropriate answer.

**Complete the telephonic conversation given below with the most polite and correct** **responses.** Matt: Hello. Good morning. I am Matt. Am I speaking to Mr. John? Susan: Hi. Good morning. I am Susan. Matt: (i) _____ Susan: Sure. Matt: (ii) ______ Susan: (iii)________. I couldn’t find John around. Matt: Okay, (iv)______ Susan: Sure. (v) ______ Matt: Thanks. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Fill in blank (ii) with the appropriate answer.

**Complete the telephonic conversation given below with the most polite and correct** **responses.** Matt: Hello. Good morning. I am Matt. Am I speaking to Mr. John? Susan: Hi. Good morning. I am Susan. Matt: (i) _____ Susan: Sure. Matt: (ii) ______ Susan: (iii)________. I couldn’t find John around. Matt: Okay, (iv)______ Susan: Sure. (v) ______ Matt: Thanks. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Fill in blank (iii) with the appropriate answer.

**Complete the telephonic conversation given below with the most polite and correct** **responses.** Matt: Hello. Good morning. I am Matt. Am I speaking to Mr. John? Susan: Hi. Good morning. I am Susan. Matt: (i) _____ Susan: Sure. Matt: (ii) ______ Susan: (iii)________. I couldn’t find John around. Matt: Okay, (iv)______ Susan: Sure. (v) ______ Matt: Thanks. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Fill in blank (iv) with the appropriate answer.

**Complete the telephonic conversation given below with the most polite and correct** **responses.** Matt: Hello. Good morning. I am Matt. Am I speaking to Mr. John? Susan: Hi. Good morning. I am Susan. Matt: (i) _____ Susan: Sure. Matt: (ii) ______ Susan: (iii)________. I couldn’t find John around. Matt: Okay, (iv)______ Susan: Sure. (v) ______ Matt: Thanks. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Fill in blank (v) with the appropriate answer.

Fill in the blanks in List A using appropriate idioms from List B

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

AI cameras were introduced to _____ on those who disobey traffic rules.

Fill in the blanks in List A using appropriate idioms from List B

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

He is not only an entrepreneur but also a strategist, and most certainly a _____

Fill in the blanks in List A using appropriate idioms from List B

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

It was only after a good two days of chasing clues that incriminated the victim’s husband that the police realised that they were _____

Fill in the blanks in List A using appropriate idioms from List B

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Once, sour candies were a novelty, but now they are _____.

Fill in the blanks in List A using appropriate idioms from List B

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

I am not fond of packing my suitcase, but I guess I’ll just have to _____.

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

State true or false. The letter requests the installation of a new playground within the park.

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

According to the letter, what is one of the primary issues with the park’s restrooms?

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

Choose the most appropriate restructuring for the sentence: "The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users."

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

What is the main purpose of the letter?

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

How can the following sentence be edited without losing its meaning and purpose? Choose the most appropriate option. "Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained, and this lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities."

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

Which of the following measures is NOT suggested in the letter to improve the park?

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

What is the significance of suggesting fixed park timings in the letter?

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

State true or false The letter does not include any recommendation for creating new administrative positions to manage the park.

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

Study the words in bold in the statements given below and choose the right option. Statement 1: Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are **consistently** unclean and **poorly** maintained. Statement 2: **Regular** cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a **higher** standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. i. The italicised adverbs in statement 1 highlight how bad the present state of affairs is. ii. The italicised adjectives in statement 1 highlight how a positive change may be effected in the present state of affairs. iii. The italicised adjectives in statement 2 highlight how a positive change may be effected in the present state of affairs. iv. The italicised adverbs in statement 2 highlight how bad the present state of affairs is.

**Answer the given subquestions based on the following letter:** Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] To, The Municipal Commissioner Chennai Municipal Corporation [Office Address] Chennai – [Postal Code] Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Request for Improvement of Facilities at the Park in Adyar, Chennai I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention several pressing issues concerning the facilities at the park located in Adyar, Chennai. As a regular visitor to this park, I have observed a number of concerns that I believe require your immediate intervention to ensure that the park can continue to serve as a pleasant and functional space for the community. Firstly, the park currently lacks a proper pavement, making it difficult and uncomfortable for visitors to walk, especially those who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The absence of a well-maintained walkway not only diminishes the accessibility of the park but also poses a safety risk to its users. Additionally, there is no clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours. This uncertainty causes inconvenience to visitors who are unsure of when they can access the park, leading to frustration and reduced usage. Another significant issue is the state of the park’s restrooms, which are consistently unclean and poorly maintained. This lack of proper sanitation detracts from the overall experience of park- goers and may discourage them from using the facilities. To address these issues, I would like to propose the following measures: 1. Installation of Proper Pavements: Constructing well-maintained walkways within the park would greatly enhance accessibility and safety for all visitors. 2. Establishment of Fixed Timings: Implementing a clear schedule for the park’s opening and closing hours will provide clarity and convenience for visitors. 3. Improvement of Sanitation Facilities: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the park’s restrooms will ensure a higher standard of hygiene and user satisfaction. I trust that you will consider these suggestions and take the necessary steps to improve the facilities at the Adyar park. Your prompt attention to these matters will greatly benefit the community and contribute to the overall betterment of our public spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and the necessary actions to enhance the park’s facilities. Yours sincerely, XYZ

Why might the letter emphasize the need for a professional tone and clear communication in the request?

Choose the grammatically correct sentence .

Identify the **incorrect** sentence based on the rules of countable and uncountable nouns.

Which of the following verbs have the same form in all tenses?

Fill in the blank with the correct answer. Neither the manager nor the employees ___ aware of the new policy.

Choose the sentence with the correct preposition.

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

The consonant cluster in the word lend is an instance of _________.

The word ‘acquisition’ is _____.

The plural markers for the words ‘bedrooms’, ‘workhouses’, and ‘gumboots’ are ___.

The word academician is stressed as ______.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. John lives in a red house on the hill.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Preeta folded the paper.

Choose the appropriate option. She is sick,______she wants to go out.

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb. His opponent was well-trained, but he was ready to _____ the challenge.

Find the incorrect sentence.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrase/idiom corresponding to the meaning provided. Being unable to go to Canada proved to be _____. Intended meaning: Something that seems unfortunate at first, but later proves beneficial.

Look at the word given below and study the sound that is underlined in it. Choose the option which has the same sound. Foe

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. I’ll have to leave now, or else I’ll miss my bus.

Choose the appropriate option. I can’t live on _________600 dollars a month.

Choose the correctly paused sentence.