Que : 1. Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow :
This is a great lesson for all of us to learn, that in all matters the two extremes are alike. The extreme positive and the extreme negative are always similar. When the vibrations of light are too slow we do not see them, nor do we see them when they are too rapid. So with sound, when very low in pitch we do not hear it, when very high we do not hear it either. Of like nature is the difference between resistance and non-resistance. One man does not resist because he is weak, lazy and cannot; the other man knows that he can strike an irresistible blow if he likes, yet he not only does not strike but blesses his enemies. The weak who shows non resistance is oppressed while the stronger one commits a sin if he offers resistance.
Q.1. We are unable to hear a sound if
a) it is too low
b) it is too high
c) it is too noisy
d) both a and b
Ans. d) both a and b
Q.2. 'The two extremes are alike' means-
a) extreme positive is better than extreme negative.
b) excess of anything is not good.
c) we get almost the same result in both the situations.
d) all of the above.
Ans. c) we get almost the same result in both the situations.
Q.3. Which word in the passage is opposite of 'slow'?
a) resist
b) rapid
c) lazy
d) strike
Ans. b) rapid
Que : 2. Choose the correct option to answer the following-
Q.1. I ............. there with my parents.
a) will go
b) went
c) had gone
d) all a, b and c are correct.
Ans. d) all a, b and c are correct.
Q.2. If you want to know about new things you are-
a) cautious
b) conscious
c) careless
d) curious
Ans. d) curious
Q.3. Rearrange the following word clusters to make a meaningful sentence- loves / my / to / share / toys / brother / his
a) my toys loves to share his brother
b) brother loves his toys to my share
c) my brother loves to share his toys
d) to share my brother his toys loves
Ans. c) my brother loves to share his toys
Q.4. Which of the following words is misspelt?
a) abundence
b) attendance
c) acceptance
d) acquaintance
Ans. a) abundence
Q.5. He jumped ................ the well to save the drowning girl.
a) in
b) into
c) from
d) at
Ans. b) into
| Que : 3. Read the passage given below. Choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow :
I finished my poem, and it was beautiful! It was about a mother duck and a father swan with three baby ducklings who were bitten to death by the father because they quacked too much. Luckily, Mr. Keesing took the joke the right way. He read the poem to the class, adding his own comments, and to several other classes as well. Since then I've been allowed to talk and haven't been assigned any extra homework.
Q.1: In Anne's poem 'the ducklings' and 'father swan' symbolize -
a) children and parents
b) Anne and Mr. Keesing
c) Anne and neighbours
d) class and schools
Ans. a) children and parents
Q.2: Mr. Keesing had assigned Anne extra homework earlier because -
a) he hated her.
b) Anne was poor in Maths.
c) Anne had misbehaved with him.
d) Anne talked too much in the class.
Ans. d) Anne talked too much in the class.
Que : 4. Choose the correct option to answer the following questions :
Q.1. Mandela passed ................ years in jail.
a) twenty seven
b) thirty two
c) thirty
d) twenty nine
Ans. a) twenty seven
Q.2. Mahaseer is a ............ found in Coorg.
a) a large freshwater fish
b) a small freshwater creature
c) a small brackish water fish
Que : 5. Read the given extract and choose the correct option to answer the following questions:
Don't bite your nails, Amanda!
Don't hunch your shoulders, Amanda!
Stop that slouching and sit up straight, Amanda!
Q.1. Who is the speaker in the above lines?
a) Amanda
b) her parents
c) her friends
d) her neighbours
Ans. b) her parents
Q.2. The speaker is speaking like this because-
a) Amanda is an unruly girl.
b) Amanda remains untidy.
c) instructions can make Amanda behave better.
d) he wants to scold Amanda.
Ans. c) instructions can make Amanda behave better.
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d) a large brackish water creature
Ans. a) a large freshwater fish
Q.3. The bus conductor was a ............ man.
a) rude
b) jolly
c) selfish
d) strange
Ans. b) jolly
Que : 6. Choose the correct option to answer the following questions :
Q.1. It was a temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest because-
a) Mrs. Pumphrey did not want Tricki back.
b) Tricki did not create problems.
c) Tricki was not recovering fast.
d) Mrs. Pumphrey sent a lot of eatables that the doctor enjoyed.
Ans. d) Mrs. Pumphrey sent a lot of eatables that the doctor enjoyed.
Q.2. Anil taught Hari Singh to -
a) cook and write.
b) cook, write and add numbers.
c) write.
d) cook and add numbers.
Ans. b) cook, write and add numbers.
Q.3. The book gifted to Ebright by his mother was -
a) The Travels of Monarch Butterflies.
b) The History of Monarch Butterflies.
c) The Travels of Butterflies.
d) The Travels of Monarch X.
Ans. d) The Travels of Monarch X.
Q.4. Which of the following combinations describes Matilda?
a) rich, beautiful, fashionable
b) fashionable, ambitious, middle class
c) ambitious, middle class, satisfied
d) rich, dissatisfied, ambitious
Ans. b) fashionable, ambitious, middle class
Q.5. Bholi was sent to school because-
a) her father felt compelled to do so.
b) her mother wanted her to get educated.
c) everybody else sent his daughters to school.
d) it was necessary for her marriage.
Ans. d) it was necessary for her marriage.
| Que : 7. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
When we enter New York harbor, the first thing we see is the Statue of Liberty. What impresses us the most is its size and magnificence. Have you ever wondered how it came to be there? The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to mark the one hundred year anniversary of American Independence. In 1869, sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi began to plan his concept for the monument. Bartholdi envisioned Liberty as a strong and proud figure, one who personified not only the majestic Greek goddesses of the past, but also the working men and women of the present. Finally in 1884, the work was finished and Liberty was packed into 214 crates and sent to New York city. But there was one problem. While the French had raised a lot of funds to build the statue, New York had not secured the funds to build its foundation. It was not until a New York newspaper implored people for donations that money became available. Finally, on 28th October 1886, Americans celebrated the unveiling of Statue of Liberty.
a) Whom does the Statue of Liberty represent?
Ans. The Statue of Liberty represents the majestic Greek goddesses of the past, and also the working men and women of the present.
b) What is meant by the underlined portion?
Ans. The meaning of underlined portion that "The Statue of Liberty was very huge that's why it was packed into 214 crates and sent to New York city".
c) How did America collect money to install the statue?
Ans. America collected money to install the statue by implored the American public to donate money in his New York newspaper.
d) Which word in the passage means 'requested’?
Ans. Implored
Que : 8. Write a letter to your elder brother who lives in Delhi, sharing your feelings about how you miss him at home. | Answer:
C 122, Housing Colony,
Gorakhpur, U.P.
Date:- 26 Oct, 2022
Dear Brother.
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. As for me, I'm doing well. Has Delhi been good to you? It's such a distant city that I can't visit you there. I miss you dearly, my brother. It has been a few years since we last met and gossiped under the sun.
I remember how we used to sit on the terrace and watch the stars twinkle in the sky. Those moments were magical, and they made me feel that anything is possible if we have faith in ourselves.
I understand that you have your own life and responsibilities, but I want you to know that you are missed dearly at home. It's not just me, but everyone in the family feels the same way. We all look forward to your visit, and we hope that you will come soon. Take care of yourself, and please keep in touch. I'll be waiting for your reply.
Yours Truly Bro
Rahul
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Que : 9. Write an application to the Principal of your college to complain that the water tanks in the school are not being cleaned regularly. | Answer:
To The Principal
City College
Prayagraj, U.P.
27 Oct 2022
Subject- Complain about unclean water tank
Dear Sir/Ma'am
I want to say you that the water tanks in our college is not cleaned regularly. As the result many student are falling ill because of uncleaned water. Most of the student are absent due to this.
Therefore I request you to give a strict order to peon to clean water tank regularly, I hope you will understand the situation.
Thanking you
Your Sincerely
Arun
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Que : 10. Write a report on the 'Craft Exhibition' in your school in about 80-100 words.
(Hints - when, inauguration ceremony, exhibited craft items, gathering, other stalls etc, overall experience)
| Answer:
Craft Exhibition
By : ABC
20 Oct, 2022
The craft exhibition at my school was a success. The event featured a wide variety of handcrafted items such as jewellery, pottery, textiles, and more! Students, teachers and parents participated and showcased their talents. The exhibition was well-attended and received positive feedback from visitors. The pieces on display were creative and of high quality. It was a great opportunity for the school community to come together and appreciate the arts.
Additionally, the craft exhibition provided an opportunity for the students to learn about different techniques and materials used in crafting. The event also provided a platform for the students to sell their creations and earn some money. The exhibition hall was decorated beautifully with the displays arranged in a way that made it easy for visitors to navigate and appreciate the pieces on display Overall, it was a great learning experience for the students and an entertaining event for the visitors.
Answer:
Advantages and disadvantages of internet :
By: ABC
The Internet is a massive network of computers, servers, and mobile devices where you may find any information. It is a free and open source resource for learning new topics. The internet is used in a variety of ways by people. Without a solid internet connection, the modern world is almost immobilised We're discussing both the positive and negative aspects of the internet here.
Advantages :
The most significant advantage of the internet is communication, because good communication allows people to extend their businesses and reach a larger audience. It has also enhanced schooling. People can take classes from the comfort of their own homes. Even a teacher can prepare his lesson and upload it to the internet, where he can share it with his pupils and they can access it from any internet-connected device in the world.
Disadvantages :
Cyber bullying and trolling each other are two negative aspects of the Internet. There are occasions where the victim commits suicide as a result of cyber bullying. That's how we figure out how big the situation is. As a result, we must avoid all forms of digital bullying.
Your personal information could be compromised at any time That is why, if you are going to use it as a vital object, you must have sufficient cyber security understanding. It is best not to play online games excessively and to avoid any addictive websites.
Que : 11. a) Rewrite the following sentence by changing into indirect speech :
The boy said to the teacher, "Please give me one day's leave."
Ans. The boy requested to the teacher to give him one day’s leave.
b) Change the following into passive voice-
Who taught you English?
Ans. By whom was English taught to you?
c) Punctuate the following–
he wrote i cant come because i am ill
Ans. He wrote, “I can’t come because I am ill”.
d) Translate the following into English-
कल सुबह मैं पुस्तकालय जाना चाहता था। उसी समय मेरा एक मित्र मुझसे मिलने आ गया। हम शाम तक साथ रहे। मित्र से मिलकर में खुश था किन्तु पुस्तकालय न जा पाने के कारण दुखी भी हुआ।
Ans. Yesterday morning, when I wanted to go to the library, at that time a friend of mine came to meet me. We stayed together till the evening. I was happy to meet my friend but was also sad because I could not go to the library.
Que : 12. Mention varieties of bread that are an essential part of celebrations in Goa. | Answer:
The villagers were much fond of the sweet bread known as 'Bol’. Marriage gifts were meaningless without these sweetbreads. Sandwiches, cakes and bolinhas were a must for Christmas as well as other festivals.
Answer:
His mother pitied on the young sea gull.
The young seagull slept in the brink of the ledge/cliff standing on one leg, closing one eye and the other. He pretended to fall asleep attracting sympathy from his parents but it hardly made any difference. |
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| Que : 13. How did Valli save money for the bus ticket? | Answer:
Valli had economically saved whatever stray coins came her way. She resisted every temptation to buy peppermints, toys, balloons and ride on the merry-go-round at the village fair to save money for her bus journey. Que : 14. Why was Lencho angry with the post office employees? Answer:
Lencho was angry with the post office employees because after opening the envelope there were only seventy pesos instead of hundred which he had requested from God. He thought that the remaining money was taken by the post office employees as he believed that God could never make a mistake nor turn down his request.
Answer:
In the end, Kisa Gautami was free from all illusions. She wandered from house to house to get a handful of mustard seeds but could not find it. She realized the universal truth that all mortals are destined to die sooner or later. Death spares none. Her lamentation and grieving can't bring her dead son alive. There was no family in which no son, daughter or parent had not ever died.<br><br>
Answer:
As a boy, Mandela did not have a hunger for freedom because he thought that he was born free. He believed that as long as he obeyed his father and abided by the customs of his tribe, he was free in every possible manner. He had certain needs as a teenager and certain needs as a young man. Gradually, he realized that he was selfish during his boyhood. He slowly understands that it is not just his freedom that is being curtailed, but the freedom of all blacks. It is after attaining this understanding that he develops a hunger for the freedom of his people.
Que : 16. Mention a few differences between a tiger in the zoo and a tiger in the jungle. (about 40 words) | Answer:
Que : 17. Write four lines of any poem prescribed in your syllabus. (Do not copy the lines given in this question paper) | Answer:
'dust of snow' is a small poem written by Robert frost.
The way a crow
Shook down on me,
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree.
Que : 18. Write the central idea of the Fire and Ice following poem- (in about 40-50 words) | Answer:
The central idea of the poem 'Fire and Ice' composed by Robert is that - the poem 'Fire and Ice' expresses the idea that the world would end in either by Ice or by fire. According to the poet, 'fire' symbolizes human desires, greed, cruelty etc. On the other hand, 'ice' symbolizes difference in human relationships, hatred, rigidity. According to the poet both the fire and Ice are equally capable end the world completely. Que : 19. Write the central idea of the The Trees following poem- (in about 40-50 words) Answer:
The poem The Trees by Adrienne Rich shows the conflict between man and nature with the growth and development of the society, human beings have used nature for their own benefit and caused a lot of harm to natural environment. The poetess wants to give the message that the presence of few trees inside our homes does not give us the feeling of nature. Real nature is outside, in the forest that we have destroyed. The poem tells us how the trees want to break free from the walls that humans have put around them and go out into the forest. The poetess says that everything has a deep desire of freedom. It is necessary for growth and well-being so, we must follow the laws of nature. Que : 20. Write the central idea of the The Tale of Custard the Dragon following poem- (in about 40-50 words) Answer:
This Poem is written by Ogden Nash. The central idea of this poem shows that everything created whether small or big has its specific importance. Usually, we underestimate talented persons but they prove themselves by their wits and right actions. We should never look down upon other. Moreover, right and timely actions are always beneficial. In other words a stitch in time saves nine, is also the nucleus of the poem.
Que : 21. What did the doctor do to cure Tricki? Answer:
Dr. Herriot did not give Tricki any medicine for extra nourishment sent by Mrs. Pumphrey. He did not give Tricki any extra nourishment such as eggs, wine, brandy etc. But he gives Tricki more exercise and normal food as other dogs eat. After fifteen day when Mrs. Pumphrey came to collect Tricki, she was very happy to see Tricki looking healthy, strong and active. Que : 22. What did Griffin want to prove? Could he do that? Answer:
Griffin, the scientist, had carried out experiment after experiment to prove that a drug can make the human body invisible. He was successful in doing so. Que : 23. What could have happened if Matilda had not lost the necklace? | |
Answer:
If Mathilda Loisel had not lost the necklace in "The Necklace," she would have continued to think of herself as a victim of fate, and the "heroism" elicited from her character by the need to pay for the replacement necklace would never have developed. It is losing the necklace which prompts this change in her character and allows her to feel "proud" and "glad" rather than obsessed with luxury, wealth, and status.
Que : 24. Suppose you are Bholi and now you are a teacher. Write about your family, your childhood and your present life. Answer:
Bholi as a teacher will work on her students to motivate and encourage her students. In My family my father Ramlal was a Numberdar. My father had three sons and four daughters, i was the youngest of all. My father was always worried about me.
My childhood and personal life was simple, but sensitive. Unfortunately, i suffered from a head injury and small pox in my childhood. I couldn't speak till i was five.
My present life is now as i dreamed. I stand against social injustice that was appreciate by my parents. It is the time to explore myself.
Que : 25. Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow-
This is a great lesson for all of us to learn, that in all matters the two extremes are alike. The extreme positive and the extreme negative are always similar. When the vibrations of light are too slow we do not see them, nor do we see them when they are too rapid. So with sound, when very low in pitch we do not hear it, when very high we do not hear it either. Of like nature is the difference between resistance and non-resistance. One man does not resist because he is weak, lazy and cannot; the other man knows that he can strike an irresistible blow if he likes, yet he not only does not strike but blesses his enemies. The weak who shows non resistance is oppressed while the stronger one commits a sin if he offers resistance.
Q.1. We are unable to hear a sound if
a) it is too low
b) it is too high
c) it is too noisy
d) both a and b
Ans. d) both a and b
Q.2. 'The two extremes are alike' means-
a) extreme positive is better than extreme negative.
b) excess of anything is not good.
c) we get almost the same result in both the situations.
d) all of the above.
Ans. c) we get almost the same result in both the situations.
Q.3. Which word in the passage is opposite of 'slow'?
a) resist
b) rapid
c) lazy
d) strike
Ans. b) rapid
Que : 26. Choose the correct option to answer the following-
Q.1. I ............. there with my parents.
a) will go
b) went
c) had gone
d) all a, b and c are correct.
Ans. d) all a, b and c are correct.
Q.2. If you want to know about new things you are-
a) cautious
b) conscious
c) careless
d) curious
Ans. d) curious
Q.3. Rearrange the following word clusters to make a meaningful sentence- loves / my / to / share / toys / brother / his
a) my toys loves to share his brother
b) brother loves his toys to my share
c) my brother loves to share his toys
d) to share my brother his toys loves
Ans. c) my brother loves to share his toys
Q.4. Which of the following words is misspelt?
a) abundence
b) attendance
c) acceptance
d) acquaintance
Ans. a) abundence
Q.5. He jumped ................ the well to save the drowning girl.
a) in
b) into
c) from
d) at
Ans. b) into
Que : 27. Read the passage given below. Choose the correct option to answer the questions that follow-
I finished my poem, and it was beautiful! It was about a mother duck and a father swan with three baby ducklings who were bitten to death by the father because they quacked too much. Luckily, Mr. Keesing took the joke the right way. He read the poem to the class, adding his own comments, and to several other classes as well. Since then I've been allowed to talk and haven't been assigned any extra homework.
Q.1: In Anne's poem 'the ducklings' and 'father swan' symbolize -
a) children and parents
b) Anne and Mr. Keesing
c) Anne and neighbours
d) class and schools
Ans. a) children and parents
Q.2: Mr. Keesing had assigned Anne extra homework earlier because -
a) he hated her.
b) Anne was poor in Maths.
c) Anne had misbehaved with him.
d) Anne talked too much in the class.
Ans. d) Anne talked too much in the class.
Que : 28. Choose the correct option to answer the following questions :
Q.1. Mandela passed ................ years in jail.
a) twenty seven
b) thirty two
c) thirty
d) twenty nine
Ans. a) twenty seven
Q.2. Mahaseer is a ............ found in Coorg.
a) a large freshwater fish
b) a small freshwater creature
c) a small brackish water fish
d) a large brackish water creature
Ans. a) a large freshwater fish
Q.3. The bus conductor was a ............ man.
a) rude
b) jolly
c) selfish
d) strange
Ans. b) jolly
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