HSC Arts Class 11 - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions for English

Why did Mary Kom think that she should not return empty-handed?

What was her first impression of America?

Why did she call herself ‘lucky’?

According to Mary Kom, what was the reason for her losing in the finals?

What made her feel confident about the competitive players? Explain.

What difficulty did she experience while eating Chinese food?

How was she felicitated on her return to India?

What did she consider her greatest achievement? Why?

Describe Mary Kom’s personal experiences during her first International Championship match from the time of selection to winning the medal.

Lack of adequate financial resources and sponsorships often affect sportspersons. How is this evident from Mary Kom’s life?

Why was Mary Kom named the ‘Queen of Boxing’ and ‘Magnificent Mary'?

Why was Mary Kom named the ‘Queen of Boxing’ and ‘Magnificent Mary'?

Debate is an essential skill and your classroom is the best place to practice this skill. Your teacher will now divide the class into two groups and organize a debate on the topic “Fast food tastes better than nutritious food.” The following points may help you to participate and speak in a debate. One group will speak FOR the motion and the other group will speak AGAINST the motion. Now prepare a speech for the debate.

Read and understand the data presented in the pie-chart below on factors affecting health, and write an article for your school magazine highlighting the fact that it’s our lifestyle that determines how healthy we remain. Write your article in about 150 words. Give a suitable title too.

The factors which affect health are given percentage-wise in the pie chart.

Can you spot 10 differences between these pictures?

How observant are you? Individually, try to spot as many differences as possible in five minutes. If you have spotted less than five, then you really need to improve your observation skill just to save yourself from being misled.

Why did Philip Sletherby visit Brill Manor?

How would Sletherby gain from his friendship with Honoria Saltpen–Jago?

Why did his travel companion curse and mutter?

Describe Bertie’s problem.

‘There was a tinge of coldness in his voice.’ Why?