TNPSC General English Group 2 Part -B Study Materials:
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Group 2 or Combined Civil Service Examination II has 3 tier examination for the selection process. For Preliminary Examination is an objective type (Written Examination) with a maximum of 300 marks. TNPSC Group 2 Prelims examination – General English/ General Tamil portion topic has 50% of total marks. Candidates who are preparing for the TNPSC Group 2 General English Part are more important and you can score maximum marks in this part.
The General English portion is of 3 Parts – Part A: Grammar, Part B: Poem, and Part C: Literature. Part B Poem topic study materials PDF are readily available and given below for those who preparing for TNPSC Group 2 Exam.
TNPSC Group 2 General English –Poem Courage Appreciation and Figure of Speech topic question and answers solutions PDF were given below,
Read the poem and answer the following questions below:
1. Can courage be developed suddenly? Why?
Ans:
Courage is not a brilliant dash. It is not an instant thing. It is something deep in the soul of man.
2. When should we have courage?
Ans:
Courage persists in man always. It is an ingrained trait. It cannot be called in the times of danger.
3. Give an example for dazzling light.
Ans: Any light however powerful it is, it flashes and passes away from sight. But Courage is a permanent thing. It dwells in the heart of brave men for ever.
4. Can a courageous man be defeated? Why?
Ans:
Yes. A courageous man also meet many defeats, but he will not give up his target due to failure. He will struggle hard to overcome defeat and hardships.
5. What is the ‘breath of life’?
Ans:
Courage is the breath of life.
6. What are the characteristics of a courageous man?
Ans:
Patience, strength, hard work, doing daring deeds, striving for distant goal are the characteristics of courageous men. They are men of planning and unwavering.
TNPSC Group 2 – Poetry Appreciation Questions:
1. It isn’t an instantaneous thing
Born of despair with a sudden spring
a. What does ‘it’ refer to?
Ans: Courage is not a quality that can arise in a person all of a sudden. ‘It’ refers to the quality of courage.
b. What does ‘born of despair mean’?
Ans: A moment of despair can not bring out courage in a person. Because courage is a quality that is deep in the soul of man.
2. It’s a slow, unwavering, ingrained trait
With the patience to work and the strength to wait
a. What is an ‘ingrained trait’?
Ans: Courage is an ingrained trait of bold man.
b. Why does a courageous man need patience?
Ans: Victory in anything does not come easily. The strong men strive hard for their distant goal with patience and hardwork.
3. It’s part of his hours, his days and his years,
Back of his smiles and behind his tears.
a. What does ‘tears’ mean?
Ans: Hardships and trials are difficulties , we face in our struggles. Defeats and tears are obstacles in the path of strong men. Still they are courageous to do their daring deeds.
b. Write the rhyming scheme of the poem.
Ans: The scheme of the poem runs as ab, ab, ab, ab, ab scheme in four stanze.
4. “Courage isn’t the last resort
In the work of life or the game of sport;
It isn’t a thing that a man can call ”
a. What is not a thing that a man can call according to the poet?
Ans: Courage can not be called by man. It is not the last resort in the work of life or the game of sport.
2. “Courage was never designed for show; ”
a. What does the poet mean in this line?
Ans: The poet tells courage is a quality. It can be seen only in action. Courage can not be exhibited in empty words or show.
3. “It’s the breath of life and a strong man’s creed”
a. Why does the poet say the above line?
Ans: Courage is an ingrained trait and it is in one’s breath and blood. It is an inborn quality. Strong men never have fear. Courage is their creed.
Important links for TNPSC Group 2 General English Study Materials:
- Click Here For TNPSC Group 2 General English Part B Poem- Team Work
- For Complete Part B Poem Figures of Speech – TNPSC Gr 2 General English Study Materials