English for Junior College Students and Teachers

FEBRUARY -MARCH 2026 GRAMMAR SET NO 01 1.A fur importer had offering him a place as driver.(Choose the correct alternative to get past continuous tense) a) A fur importer had been offering him a place as driver. b) A fur importer will be offering him a place as driver. c) A fur importer was offering him a place as driver. d) A fur importer has been offering him a place as driver. 2.He would be somebody in the world.( Choose the correct alternative from the given sentence showing ‘certainty’) a) He would be somebody in the world. b) He would be somebody in the world. c) He would be somebody in the world. d) He would be somebody in the world. 3.Gitesh is one of the the best football players in the college.(Choose the correct alternative of positive degree) a)No other football player in the college is as good as Gitesh. b)Very few football players in the college are as better as Gitesh. c)No other football player in the college is as best as best as Gitesh. d)Very few football player...

HSC Preliminary Examination English                                                 Max. Marks -80          Time-3 Hrs                                                      ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Section I: Textual Passage Q1. A. Read the following extract and do the activities:                                              (12) A1. Complete the web by listing the benefits of biomedical research devices.  (2)                       ...

FILM REVIEW By Prof.Dilip Futane (H. D. H. S. & Jr. College, Solapur) Title of the Film: Pistulya Director: Nagraj Manjule Language: Marathi Main Characters: Suraj Pawar, Nilkanth Yashwant, Suresh Vishwakarma Genre: Social/Inspirational Drama Release Date: 2009 Country: India Original Language: Marathi Running Time: Approximately 20 minutes IMDb: 7.9/10 Introduction: Pistulya is a Marathi short film directed by the talented filmmaker Nagraj Manjule. The film portrays the touching story of a young Dalit boy who dreams of getting education. despite facing social and economic barriers/problems. It is based on the director's own life experiences and won the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film Plot/Gist/Storyline: The story revolves around Pistulya, a bright and curious boy from a poor Dalit family. living in a village. He wishes to attend school and learn to read and write. However, due to poverty and caste discrimination, his dream seems impossible. Still, his determination a...

BOOK REVIEW (created by Prof. Dilip Futane (H. D. H. S. & Jr. College, Solapur) Title: Wings of Fire Author: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari Publisher: Universities Press (India) Pvt. Ltd. Year of Publication: 1999 Genre: Autobiography/Inspirational Subject: Autobiography / Inspirational/ Science and Technology About the Author: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, popularly known as the Missile Man of India, was one of India's most respected scientists and the 11th President of India. He dedicated his life to science, technology, and the service of the nation. Arun Tiwari, a close associate of Dr. Kalam, helped in writing this inspiring autobiography. Front Page: The front cover of the book features a portrait of Dr. A.F.J. Abdul Kalam with a rocket in the background, symbolizing India's missile program and scientific progress. Back Page: The back page contains a brief summary of the book and praises from well-known personalities, highlighting the inspirational journey of Dr. K...

  Poetic Appreciation: "The Inchcape Rock" by Robert Southey Title of the Poem The title “The Inchcape Rock” is fitting as it directly refers to the dangerous rock in the sea that causes shipwrecks. It also represents the central conflict of the poem—between the forces of good (represented by the Abbot) and evil (represented by Sir Ralph). The title immediately creates a sense of danger and curiosity. About the Poet Robert Southey (1774–1843) was a well-known English poet and scholar. He was born in Bristol and educated at Oxford. He wrote poems, essays, biographies, and historical works. He served as the Poet Laureate of England for 30 years. This poem is one of his famous works, written as a ballad in 1802, inspired by a legend from Scotland. About the Poem The poem tells the story of a kind monk, the Abbot of Aberbrothok, who placed a warning bell on the Inchcape Rock to protect sailors from crashing during storms. A pirate named Sir Ralph, out of envy, remov...