TIME-2 Hrs
English v
READING SKILL (10 marks)
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :- (10)
News papers are one of the most important and powerful means of communication and
information in the modern age. They are a part and parcel of our life. They satisfy
different tastes and requirements of different people. The intellectual, the politician,
the business man, the sportsman, the unemployed, the student everyone finds
something worthwhile for himself in them. The word 'NEWS' is significant. The four
letters stand for North, East, West and South respectively. Thus newspapers give us
information from all the four corners of the world. They inform us, educate us, entertain
us, and inspire us.
Newspapers are an important link between the people and the government. It is
through newspapers that people learn about the plans, projects and policies of the
government. Also, they are the mouth piece of public opinion. They publicise the
reactions and responses' of the masses to the government's activities. This helps the
government feel the pulse of the people and effect changes in its working accordingly.
Newspapers guide, instruct and educate the masses on all important problems
of the day. They publish editorials and articles on different subjects and problems by
specialists. On reading these editorials and articles people get enlightened and get rid of
their misgivings and doubts.
A. Answer the following questions:-
3
1) What does the word 'NEWS' stand for?
2) What are a part and parcel of our life?
3) What are the benefits of reading editorials and articles?
B. Write 'T' for True 'F' for false
1) Newspapers are not an important link between people and government. 1
2) Newspapers guide and educate the masses on all important problems of
the day.
1
3) We get information from all corners of the world by newspaper.
1
4) Newspapers are not the mouth piece of public opinion.
1
Answers
Answer:
A ans 1 . The English word "news" developed in the 14th century as a special use of the plural form of "new". In Middle English, the equivalent word was newes, like the French nouvelles and the German Neues.
Ans 2 . If you say that something is part and parcel of something else, you are emphasizing that it is involved or included in it. [emphasis] Payment was part and parcel of carrying on insurance business within the U.K.. It's all part and parcel–just a day's work really you know.
Ans 3. It tackles recent events and issues, and attempts to formulate viewpoints based on an objective analysis of happenings and conflicting/contrary opinions. An editorial is predominantly about balance. But that does not prevent it from occasionally stirring things up, when such is the need.
B Ans 1 . False
Ans 2 . true . Because newspapers also contain commentaries or retrospective articles about events, they can also serve as a secondary source. Whether used as a primary or a secondary source, newspapers can provide a valuable research tool. For more information about using news sources, see our news source tutorial.
Ans 3. False
Ans 4 . True