Samacheer Kalvi solutions for English Class 12 TN Board chapter 6.1 - On the Rule of the Road [Latest edition]

From the pictures given below, identity the actions that may cause inconvenience and discomfort to others. Discuss.

Classify these pictures to show what they depict–Personal freedom/Public liberty.

Why did the lady think she was entitled to walk down the middle of the road?

What would be the consequence of the old lady’s action?

What does the ‘rule of the road’ mean?

Why should individual liberty be curtailed?

How would a reasonable person react when his actions affect other person’s liberty?

Define ‘liberty’ as perceived by the author.

According to the author, what are we more conscious of?

What is the foundation of social conduct?

How can we sweeten our life’s journey?

What does the traffic policeman symbolize?

What is ‘liberty’ according to the old lady?

How would ‘liberty’ cause universal chaos?

Why is there a danger of the world getting ‘liberty drunk’?

‘Curtailment of private liberty is done to establish social order’ – Do you agree?

What do you infer from Gardiner’s essay ‘On the rule of the Road'?

Explain in your own words, "What freedom means?"

"My right to swing my fist ends, where your nose begins." Elucidate with reference to, ‘On the Rule of the Road’.

Civilization can only exist when the public collectively accepts constraints on its freedom of action – Explain.

Now the teacher will read the following words. Listen carefully to the stress in each word. Write against each word whether it is a noun or a verb and mark the stress.

The most noticeable difference between American and British English is in the vocabulary usage. There are hundreds of everyday words that are different. 

Some British English words are given in column ‘A’. Write their corresponding American English word is Column ‘B.

Similarly there is a difference in the spelling of certain words between American and British English. In Column ‘A’ words are spelled in American. Write down the corresponding British English spelling for those words in column ‘B’. (The first one is done for you)

Listen carefully to the story being read out and answer the questions.

A boy was flying a kite with his father. He was excited to watch the kite soar high and asked his father, “What kept the kite up?” Dad replied “The String”. The boy said, “No dad, the string is holding the kite down.” The father suddenly broke the string, the kite came crashing down. Now the boy understood, what was holding the kite up. This is true in life as well. We are, advised to follow a set of rules or a prescribed code of conduct to enable us to reach our full potential. However, very often we hear the phrase “I want to be free.” If you take the train off the track, it is free. But where would it go? If each one of us follows our own traffic rules and drive on any side of the road what would you call it? Freedom or chaos? By observing rules we are actually gaining freedom. This is what. discipline is all about.

1. According to the father what kept the kite up?

1. the kite itself
2. air
3. the string
4. father’s skills

2. The string helped the kite to ______.

1. withstand the pressure
2. break free
3. crash
4. soar high

3. To realize our full potential, we should ______.

1. obey our elders
2. follow a set of rules
3. work hard
4. plan well

4. A train should go on the ______to reach its destination.

1. track
2. line
3. road
4. path

5. To realize our full potential, we should ______.

1. obey our elders
2. follow a set of rules
3. work hard
4. plan well

6. Taking freedom in our own hands will lead to ______.

1. self-discipline
2. chaos
3. a code of conduct
4. freedom

7. The main idea of the passage is ______.

1. the art of flying kites
2. father’s advice to his son
3. the importance of discipline
4. the right to freedom

Everybody enjoys holidays but, when it comes to safety ‘There is no holiday for Safety’. Discuss in groups what safety measures one should take while driving a car/two wheeler.

Your school has arranged for a road safety campaign, Share a few ideas with your classmates which can be used during the campaign. For example ‘Speed thrills but kills’.

How should teenagers guard against cyber crimes?

What should we do to ensure Safe Surfing?

What are the details not to be revealed in public domain?

What should parents do to ensure the safety of children in cyber space?

Should children be discouraged from playing online games?

Which of the following should one avoid while using social media? Tick against the correct options.

How can we identify insecure websites?

Mention any three details that should not be revealed in public domain.

What should parents do to ensure cyber safety for their wards? (Any three points)

Why is it not advisable to play online games?

Pick out word which mean the same as

stop doing something (para 1) 

Pick out word which mean the same as

place or fix (para 2) 

Pick out word which mean the same as

not protected (para 2)

Pick out word which mean the same as

keep a check on (para 3)

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

Manoj ______ present along with his parents.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

Each of these boys ______ passed.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

Neither Lekha nor Leela ______ been selected.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

Every man, woman and child ______ happy.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

One of the machines______ defective.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

A number of books ______ missing.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

Seker or his brothers ______ done it.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

To make a promise and then not to keep it ______ dishonesty.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

One or the other of those men ______ lodged a complaint.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence.

Each leaf and each flower ______ stripped off the tree.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

Either Shyam or Ram have to pay the fine.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

Abdul as well as Karim deserve praise.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

Ten thousand rupees a month are an insufficient income.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

Many a student were awarded at the function.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

Neither Veena nor her sisters has been informed of the accident.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

Mithra as well as her daughters enjoy singing

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

You, who is my friend, should help me.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

My scissors is missing.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

A variety of pleasing objects charm the eye.

Identify the error in each of the following sentence and rewrite them Correctly.

Sixty miles are a long distance.

Preparation of apple juice

You plan to delight your parents and sister, serving them chilled apple juice. Here is the process: (Complete the sentences with the right form of the verbs)

Four or five apples ______ (take) and ______(wash) well. They ______(wipe) dry and cut into pieces of medium size. The seeds ______(remove). Then the apples ______(put) into the mixer. Some milk ____(add) .The apples ______(crush) and a fine liquid ______(obtain). This liquid ______(filter) and the juice ______(store) in the refrigerator. It is ______(take) out whenever needed, and after adding sugar, it ______(serve) in cups.

Installing a computer

The description of installing a computer in your study room is given in the form of jumbled sentences. Rearrange the sentences in the right order and form a coherent paragraph.

Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.

Preparing your favourite dish

Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.

Organising a birthday party in your house

Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.

Sending a letter by courier service

Attempt a description of the following process, in about 100 word each, either using the imperative or the passive.

Obtaining a demand draft from a bank