12th English Yuvakbharati
- Describe the reactions of the bus conductor. No, the conductor did not think that the narrator was dishonest. He cheerfully accepted what the narrator said without doubting him and offe... 1
- Describe the stale old trick, according to the conductor. Pretending that you have forgotten your purse at home, and hence do not have the fare for the ticket is a stale old trick, according to the... 1
- Name the ‘unpleasant specimen’ mentioned in the extract and describe his behaviour. The ‘unpleasant specimen’ mentioned in the extract is the type of bus conductor who regards his passengers as natural enemies whose chief pu... 1
- Write the narrator’s opinion about how the liftman should have dealt with the passenger’s uncivility. In the opinion of the writer, the liftman, instead of throwing the passenger out of the lift, should have treated him with elaborate politen... 1
- Complete the following: (The answer is given directly and underlined.) The public owes much to the Underground Railway Company because they insist on a certain standard of civility in their employees, and take c... 1
- Mention a couple of ways to keep the machine of life oiled and running sweetly. We can keep the machine of life oiled and running sweetly by using courteous words like ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’ to acknowledge a service. 1
- It is not possible for the law to become the guardian of our private manners. Explain. The area of moral offences is quite vast and no laws or commandments can cover this area. In addition, social civilities, speech and manners... 1
- Explain the sentence: The pain of a kick on the shins soon passes away but the pain of a wound to our self-respect This means that if we are physically attacked i and injured, the pain of the wounds will soon heal and be forgotten. But if our self-respect... 1
- Explain what the liftman wanted the passenger to do, and what happened afterwards. The passenger, on entering the lift, said ‘Top’. The liftman wanted him to say ‘Top please’. The passenger refused to do so. The liftman, in... 1
- On Saying Please Summary in English 'On Saying Please' is an essay that talks about socially important issues that we encounter in our daily lives. The essay shows how using po... 1
- ‘Manners maketh man’ – Expand the idea in your own words with proper examples. Manners maketh man ‘Manners maketh Man’ : so goes a famous saying. In the world of today, people are judged by their manners and conduct. Ma... 1
- Write a speech on ‘Courtesy is the light of life’ with the help of the following points. Courtesy is the light of life Dear friends, Good morning. You may be surprised with the topic I have chosen for this speech, for today the w... 1
- They will put on a note in this regard for your consideration. They will put up a note in this regard for your consideration. 1
- She knows very well what is expected from her but she is unable to perform. She knows very well what is expected of her but she is unable to perform. 1
- The top-ranking candidates will be appointed in senior jobs in banks. The top-ranking candidates will be appointed | to senior jobs in banks. 1
- Dr. Sengupta has been trying to master the craft for the last five years. Dr. Sengupta has been trying to master the craft for the last five years. 1
- It is not possible to exchange the goods once the sale has been completed. It is not possible to exchange goods once the sale has been completed 1
- She was taken with surprise when she saw the famous Taj Mahal. She was taken by surprise when she saw the famous Taj Mahal. 1
- One could dare to encroach on his rights. One could not dare to encroach on his rights. 1
- His best friend Vijay was blind within one eye. His best friend Vijay was blind in one eye. 2
- Jayshree and Sujata sat besides each other in complete silence. Jayshree and Sujata sat beside each other in complete silence. 1
- Radha brought pens and distributed them between her five children. Radha bought pens and distributed them among her five children. 1
- Edit the given paragraph using a/ an/the wherever necessary: Rakesh is a/an ideal son who remains devoted to Rakesh is an ideal son who remains devoted to his father as he grows professionally to become a famous doctor. As his father grows old, he t... 1
- Complete the table with polite expressions that we must use in our day-to-day life: Don’tsDos I want a cup of tea.I would like to have a cup of tea. Send me the mail.Please send me the mail. Go away or leave me alone.Please... 1