Balbharati solutions for English - Yuvakbharati 12 Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board chapter 1.8 - Voyaging Towards Excellence [Latest edition]

There are different ways to travel from one place to another for different purposes. Discuss with your partner and match the words given in table A with their meanings in table B.

Discuss the following with your partner and complete the web.

Upbringing plays a very important role in shaping one’s life. The teacher will form two groups in the class. One group will speak in favour of the above topic while the other will speak against it. Debate brings out different perspectives, it does not mean one is right and other is wrong. You can take help of the following points and have a debate on it.

Go through the text again and describe the second innings of the writer in your own words.

Read the text again and make a list of great Indian and foreign personalities who had a great impact on Achyut Godbole during his childhood. One is done for you.

Find different techniques used by the writer to learn Science and Mathematics. One is done for you.

1. The writer used to appreciate the inherent beauty of these subjects.
2. ________________
3. ________________
4. ________________

The writer faced numerous problems while communicating in English because - 

1. He had his entire education in Marathi.
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
4. _________________________
5. _________________________

The writer was completely stumped because his -

vocabulary was _______.

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.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

By the end of the week she was beginning ________ home in her new job.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

When he lost his mother he was completely ________.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

Travelling can help to _______.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, a sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

After my retirement, I started ________ as a social worker

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, a sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

Having faith in God _______ in difficult situation.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, a sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

To succeed in any competitive examination, one requires a _______.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, a sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

The simple village girl _______ in a formal party.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, a sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

The work done by Sindhutai Sapkal _______ of millions.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, a sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

The teacher _______ explaining the concept.

Fill in the blank selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given. 

[be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, a sea of knowledge, broaden one’s horizon, one’s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going]

The speaker was ________ by the intelligent questions asked by the audience.

Read the text again and find out all the words related to the game of cricket. List two meanings of each. One is done for you.

Go through the text to find the antonyms of the words given in the grid and fill the boxes. One is done for you.

(1) unlucky                       (2) solution

(3) trust                            (4) confident

(5) advanced                    (6)  blockhead

Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.

I had a very simple upbringing. __

Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.

I was immensely impressed.___

Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.

I had learnt from my childhood that money did not mean everything in life.___

Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.

He was a convent educated guy.___

Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.

They did all the work in time.__

Primary Auxiliary Verbs are ‘be’, ‘have’, and ‘do’ which occur most commonly and can also be used as a main verb in a clause.
Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are the main verbs or primary auxiliary verbs.

I had to achieve a lot in life.___

Read the given sentences:

• Does Sam write all his own reports?
• The secretaries haven’t written all the letters yet.
• Terry is writing an e-mail to a client at the moment.

The verbs in bold are broadly used to express tense. ‘Do’ can also be used for adding emphasis, as in “I do know the answer.” The verbs “be’, ‘have’ and ‘do’ are called Primary Auxiliaries. When helping verbs are used to express the mode or action, they are called Modals.

• You shall have a holiday tomorrow. (Simple Future)
• We should obey our elders. (Obligation)
• I can play the piano. (Ability) 
• Could you open the window, please? (Request).

In the above examples, the modals indicate the expressions given in brackets. There are other modals that are used for expressions.

Study the given table carefully and do the activities that follow.

(a) Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals according to the situations given in the following sentences.

1. Take an umbrella. It _______ rain later.
2. People _______ walk on the grass.
3. _______ I ask you a question?
4. The signal has turned red. You _______ wait.
5. I was a sportsperson in my school days. I ________ play badminton.
6. I am going to the library. I _______ find my friend there.

(b) Find from the text, the sentences that show past habit.

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')

Flyer is a small piece of paper intended for wide distribution at a public place, handed out to individuals or sent through mail or post it is used for advertising, an event, programme, drive or product.

Go through the sample of the flyer given above and prepare flyers on the following topics.

Use the following points:

• Details
• Special Features
• Why to choose us / Need of drive/ Purpose of the mission
• Anything special
• Add your own points

Topics:

1. Yoga Class / Summer Hobby Class
2. Tree Plantation Drive
3. Cleanliness Drive
4. Help us to end Child Labour
5. Let’s get rid of the monsters - tobacco and alcohol

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.