Assisting with Reading Techniques

1. Q.V (A) Rapid Reading Read the following extract carefully and rewrite it from the point of view of the writer’s mother. You may begin with −− ‘I was still managing Green’s….’ Change in Narrative Technique (4 Marks) My mother was still managing Green’s, even though its days were numbered. The day after my return I joined her in the small office, where she sat behind her over-large desk, telephone on her right and the latest paperback western before her, ready to be taken up when nothing much was happening− which was fairly often. My mother enjoyed reading westerns−particularly Luke Short, Max Brand, and Clarence E Mulford− much in the same way that I enjoyed detective fiction. Both genres were freely available in cheap Collins ‘White Circle’ editions published during and just after the War.

2. Change in Narrative Technique (4 Marks) I was still managing Green’s, even though its days were probably numbered. My son joined me in my office the day after he returned from his boarding school.I noticed him observing the books on my desk – Luke Short, Max Brand, and Clarence E. Mulford. I loved westerns, in the same way that he liked detective fiction. Both genres were freely available in cheap Collins ‘White Circle’ editions published during and just after the war. Expected Answer……

3. Change in Narrative Technique Q.V (A) Rapid Reading • Proper use of personal pronouns : 1 • Covering all essential points : 1 • Proper sequence of events : 1 • Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling : 1

4. B) (1.) Read the following extract and convert it into a continuous write-up in about 120 words: (4 marks) Dentist : (sternly). Who are you and what are you doing in my house?Tom : I say−I’m awfully sorry−but we thought you were a ghost.Dentist : (bewildered). A ghost! Why on earth should you think I was a ghost?George : (crossing C.). I’m awfully sorry, sir. You see, we were out carol-singing, and−Dentist : Oh, so it was you who were making that horrible din outside?George : Yes−that was Ginger’s idea −but, you see, it was raining rather hard and these fellows were afraid of getting wet, so−Tom : (interrupting). Young Alfie’s got his best suit on, otherwise we shouldn’t have been afraid of getting wet. Expected Answer: Q.V. (B2) Rapid Reading When the Dentist found the strange boys in hi house he was shocked. He cried, “Who are you and what are you doing in my house?” Tom fumbled for words, “I say−I’m awfully sorry−but we thought you were a ghost.” The Dentist got shocked. Bewildered he said, ”A ghost! Why on earth should you think I was a ghost?” George walked across the corner began to plead, ”I’m awfully sorry, sir…………………

5. Q.V. (B2) Rapid Reading Continuous write-up [4 Marks] • Paragraph Organization : 1 • Thought Content : 1 • Narration Style : 1 • Accuracy of Language : 1

6. Q.V. (B2) Rapid Reading Read the following extract carefully and convert it into a dialogue between the Accountant and Singh. (4 Marks) “Excuse me, sir, didn’t intend to stop you. You may pass……” he pointed the way generously, and the accountant saw the letter in his hand. He recognized it although it was mud stained and crumpled. “Singh, you got our letter?” “Yes sir-please pass. Do not speak of it……” Expected Answer:

7. Q.V. (B2) Rapid Reading Dialogue –Writing [4 Marks] • Appropriate dialogue form : 1 • Lang and characteristic features of dialogue: 1 • Covering necessary aspects : 2

8. Q.V. (B 2) Rapid Reading QV.B (2) Paragraph Extension (4 Marks) Read the following extract and extend it by adding a relevant imaginary paragraph of your own in about 120 words: “One of the students raised the American flag on the flagpole, shouting. “Mr. Kaplan rocks!” the crowd erupted into cheers. At that moment, I fully understood another lesson Mr. Kaplan had taught us: I had the power to change and the ability to affect others. Expected Answer: I began to feel excited that I was going to do something I had never thought of. Slowly Mr. Kaplan appeared in the window. He waived his hand to all of us and sais, “ I’m proud of you my children. Now you all have grown up.” the crowd began to cry, “Mr. Kaplan! Mr. Kaplan!” He became rather serious and calmed us all. He began in a serious tone, “See, all of you have now really grown up……..

9. Q.V. (B 2) Rapid Reading QV.B (2) Paragraph Extension (4 Marks) • Relevant imaginative addition : 1 • Novelty in thought content : 1 • Narration style : 1 • Accuracy of language : 1