English Exam Overview for +2 2nd Year
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How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind?

  • 7 years (correct)
  • 8 years
  • 6 years
  • 12 years

What do you understand by 'Keeping under wraps'?

  • Keeping secret (correct)
  • Keeping clean
  • Keeping unknown
  • Keeping covered

Who is known as the father of Modern Olympic Games?

  • Adolf Hitler
  • Pierre de Coubertin (correct)
  • Luz Long
  • Jesse Owens

What subjects did the writer wish to be tested on?

<p>History, poetry, and essay writing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the writer's attitude towards Examination?

<p>He disliked them and considered them a great trial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind?

<p>8 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Keeping under wraps' mean?

<p>Keeping secret (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the father of Modern Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What subjects did the writer wish to be tested on?

<p>History, poetry, and essay writing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the writer's attitude towards examinations?

<p>He disliked them and considered them a great trial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind?

<p>8 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you understand by 'Keeping under wraps'?

<p>Keeping secret (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the father of Modern Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What subjects did the writer wish to be tested on?

<p>History, poetry, and essay writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the writer's attitude towards examinations?

<p>He disliked them and considered them a great trial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind?

<p>12 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind?

<p>12 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you understand by 'Keeping under wraps'?

<p>Keeping secret (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you understand by 'Keeping under wraps'?

<p>Keeping secret (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the father of Modern Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What subjects did the writer wish to be tested on?

<p>History, poetry, and essay writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of Modern Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What subjects did the writer wish to be tested on?

<p>History, poetry, and essay writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the poem 'Daffodils'?

<p>Nature’s beauty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the writer's attitude towards Examination?

<p>He disliked them and considered them a great trial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind?

<p>8 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you understand by 'Keeping under wraps'?

<p>Keeping secret (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the father of Modern Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the writer's attitude towards examinations?

<p>He disliked them and considered them a great trial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the poem 'Daffodils'?

<p>Nature's beauty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind?

<p>12 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you understand by 'Keeping under wraps'?

<p>Keeping secret (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of Modern Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the writer's attitude towards Examination?

<p>He disliked them and considered them a great trial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the poem 'Daffodils'?

<p>Nature's beauty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained with the games in mind?

<p>12 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Keeping under wraps' mean?

<p>Keeping secret (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the father of Modern Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What subjects did the writer wish to be tested on?

<p>History, poetry, and essay writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the writer's attitude towards examinations?

<p>He disliked them and considered them a great trial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind?

<p>12 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you understand by 'Keeping under wraps'?

<p>Keeping secret (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of Modern Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What subjects did the writer wish to be tested on?

<p>History, poetry, and essay writing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the writer's attitude towards examinations?

<p>He disliked them and considered them a great trial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of subjects did the writer show interest in during examinations?

<p>History, poetry, and essay writing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attitude did the writer convey towards examinations?

<p>He considered them a stressful experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the poem 'Daffodils', how are the daffodils primarily characterized?

<p>As a large gathering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What overarching theme does the poem 'Daffodils' explore?

<p>The beauty of nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure is closely associated with the revival of the Olympic Games?

<p>Pierre de Coubertin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long had Jesse trained keeping the games in mind

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Flashcards

Who is the father of the Modern Olympic Games?

Pierre de Coubertin is acknowledged as the founder of the modern Olympic Games.

How long had Jesse trained with the Olympic Games in mind?

Jesse had dedicated 12 years of training with the goal of competing in the games.

What does 'Keeping under wraps' mean?

The phrase 'Keeping under wraps' means to keep something secret or undisclosed.

What was the writer's attitude towards examinations?

The writer disliked examinations and saw them as a challenging and stressful ordeal.

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What subjects did the writer wish to be tested on?

The writer expressed interest in being tested on subjects like History, poetry, and essay writing.

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What is the overarching theme of 'Daffodils'?

The poem 'Daffodils' primarily focuses on the beauty of nature.

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How are the daffodils primarily characterized in 'Daffodils'?

The daffodils are characterized as a large and lively gathering.

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Study Notes

Examination Overview

  • Class: +2 2nd Year Arts/Science/Commerce
  • Subject: English
  • Total Marks: 80
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Emphasis on answering in candidates' own words.
  • Questions 1 and 2 are compulsory.
  • Each question's marks indicated in the right-hand margin.

Group-A: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Total of 15 questions to test comprehension and knowledge.

Jesse Owens

  • Duration of Training:

    • Options include 6, 7, 8, or 12 years.
  • Father of Modern Olympic Games:

    • Pierre de Coubertin is the correct answer, contrasting with Jesse Owens and others.

Phrasal Understanding

  • Meaning of "Keeping under wraps":
    • Refers primarily to "keeping secret," highlighting comprehension of idiomatic expressions.

Subjects and Exams

  • Writer's Desired Subjects:

    • Options span Latin, mathematics, history, poetry, sciences, geography, arts, and music.
  • Attitude Toward Examinations:

    • The writer's perspective varies between enjoyment, indifference, dislike, or seeing them as learning opportunities.

Poetry

  • Theme of "Daffodils":

    • Core themes consider aspects like loneliness, nature's beauty, time, and memory, indicating reflective analysis of poetic content.
  • Description of Daffodils:

    • The poet's portrayal includes comparing daffodils to a family, crowd, gathering, or festival, indicating vivid imagery and emotional connection within the poem.

Conclusion

  • Focus on critical analysis and personal interpretation in responses.
  • Engage with texts to derive meanings and articulate personal understanding effectively.

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This quiz focuses on the English examination process for +2 2nd Year students across Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. It covers key components such as multiple choice questions, comprehension skills, and subject awareness necessary for academic success. Students are encouraged to answer in their own words, displaying their understanding and interpretation of the content presented.

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