phoenix of literature

TNTET 8 th std ENGLISH BOOK -Samacheer kalvi - Synonyms or Glossary - unit 2 & 3 Unit 2 - Prose - Hobby Turns into a Successful Career Glossary impairment (n) – disability miniature (adj) – very small of its kind accomplished (adj) – fulfilled magnifying (adj) – enhancing exhibited (v) – show or reveal revitalise (v) – re-energise accommodate (v) – to adapt trophies (n) – a decorative cup given as a token of victory shattered (v) – break, damage or destroyed Poem - My Hobby: Reading by Arunachalam Chandrasekharan. Glossary breeding – procreation rational – intelligence ajar – slightly open cackle – informal laugh constructing – establish / create vigorous – powerful Supplementary - A Hunter Turned Naturalist by Jim Corbett hesitate (v) - pause before saying or doing something fatalities (n) - an occurrence of death by accident restricted (v) - limited extend pursuit (n) - search encroachment (n) - to advance beyond usual limits preservation (n) - protection Unit - 3 prose Sir Issa...

TNTET 8 th std ENGLISH BOOK -Samacheer kalvi - Synonyms or Glossary Unit 1 PROSE - THE NOSE JEWEL - C. Rajagopalachari Glossary 1.self-centred (adj) – concerned with the self 2.disdain (n) – feeling of contempt or scorn 3.muck heap (n) – a pile of dung, soil or refuse 4.grub (n) – food 5.magistrate (n) – a judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law  6.disgrace (n) – the state of being dishonoured, or covered with same 7.ignorant (adj) – unaware 8.consoled (v) – comforted (someone) in the time of grief or disappointment  9.suspected (v) – believed to be a cause or at fault 10.flutter (v) – to flap or wave quickly but irregularly 11.confined (v) – restricted, kept in a limited space or area  12.panic (adj) – frightened 13.cruel (adj) – merciless or heartless 14.gravely (adv) – in a grave or serious manner Poem - SPECIAL HERO - Christina M Kerschen Glossary 15.tenderness (n) – gentleness and kindness 16.everlasting (adj) – lasting forever or a ...

TNTET/ PGTRB/UGTRB/COLLEGE TRB/POLYTECHNIC TRB/UGCNET/TNSET Q&A on Erik Erikson's Theory of Psycho-Social Development : 1) The Life-Span development theory was developed by_________. Ans: Erik Erikson.  2) Who is Erik Erikson?  Ans: German-American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst.  3) Mention the life period of Erikson.  Ans:  (1902–1994).  4) Erikson's theory of Psycho-Social development is also known as__________. Ans: Life-Span development theory.  5) According to Erikson, how did Personality developed in one person?  Ans: Personality develops in Pre-determined order.  6) When did Erikson's theory of Psycho-Social development was developed?  Ans:1950. 7) Theory of Psycho-Social development was published in the book of _________. Ans: Erikson book of Childhood and society.  8) Theory of Psycho-Social development talks about the conflict between _________. Ans: Conflict between Society needs versus Psyc...

BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER/ Semester Exam S.No. 2601 23ELGE3 (For candidates admitted from 2023-2024 onwards ) U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2025 Part II- English GENERAL ENGLISH Time: Three hours Maxinsum: 75 marks SECTION A-(20 marks) Answer ALL the questions. I. (A) Choose the correct answer: (5x1=5) 1. What does Della sell to raise additional money? (a) Her locket (b) Her long hair (c) Her mother's wedding ring (d) Their wedding chain 2. Which colour mentioned in the passport in Telephone Conversation? (a) Brown (b) Red (c) White (d) West African Sepia 3. How can we live a better life according to WH Davies? (a) Money (b) Hard work (c) Leisure (d) Relationship 4. What is the meaning of the idiom "fish out of water"? (a) sorrow (b) death (c) loyalty (d) pain 5. What is the past participle for "speak"? (a) speak (b) spoken (c) speaking (d) spoke (B) Fill in the blanks: (5 x 1 = 5) 6. ________ is a master skill for personal and professio...