HSC Commerce (English Medium) 12th Standard Board Exam - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

The writer was completely stumped because his -

Spoken English was _______

The writer was completely stumped because his -

Pronunciation was _______

The writer was completely stumped because his -

construction of sentences was _______

Read the text again and complete the sentence:
Due to the writer’s pathetic English speaking style, he___________

1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________

Complete the following sentence. The writer wanted to achieve mastery in English because he wanted to speak _______.

Complete the following sentence. The writer wanted to achieve mastery in English because he will be able to ______.

Complete the following sentence. The writer wanted to achieve mastery in English because he need not have to_________

Make a list of different steps that the writer undertook to improve his English speaking skills.

1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________

Read the text again and describe the writer’s achievements after gaining mastery over the English language.

• His fear for English disappeared.
• _________________________________
• _________________________________

Go through the text again and complete the table comparing two different phases of life of the writer as an MD or Chief Executive Officer and an activist of Sarvodaya movement.

Complete the web highlighting the various opportunities you gained due to your good English speaking skills.

Describe situation or incident when you felt embarrassed for your lack of knowledge of a particular subject or incompetence in speaking English fluently.

Do as Directed.

I did not fully understand their discussions but I was immensely impressed.  (Remove ‘but’)

Do as Directed.

I had decided that I would do nothing of this sort. (Remove ‘that’)

Do as Directed.

My fear had vanished and I started feeling at home in my hostel.  (Use 'when')

Do as Directed.

It was only my self-esteem which stopped me.  (Remove ‘which’)

Do as Directed.

I plunged into all these branches of knowledge. It was a period of renaissance.    (Join with ‘which’)

Do as Directed.

When I look back, there are a number of lessons that I cherish.  (Remove ‘When’)

Do as Directed.

There are hundreds who tell me that they understood the theory of relativity.      (Remove 'who')

Achyut Godbole has written many bestsellers that are famous far and wide. Read at least two books of your choice, make summary of those books and submit.