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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I, 2012

ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE

Class - X

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks: 90

Instructions:

The question paper is divided into four sections.

Section A : Reading 20 marks

Section B : Writing 25 marks

Section C : Grammar 20 marks

Section D : Literature 25 marks

SECTION - A

(Reading – 20 Marks)

1. Read the following passage carefully :

(1) My grandmother‟s house is like a chambered sea shell ; it has many

rooms, yet it is not a mansion. Its proportions are small and its design simple. It is a house that has grown organically, according to the needs of its inhabitants. To all of us in the family it is known as la casa de Mama. It is the

place of our origin ; the stage for our memories and dreams of Island life.

(2) I remember how in my childhood it sat on stilts ; this was before it had a downstairs--it rested on its perch like a great blue bird-not a flying sort of bird, more like a nesting hen, but with spread wings. Grandfather had built it

soon after their marriage. He was a painter and house builder by trade-a poet and meditative man by nature. As each of their eight children were born, new rooms were added. After a few years, the paint didn‟t exactly match, nor the materials, so that there was a chronology to it, like the rings of a tree, and

Mama could tell you the history of each room in her casa, and thus the genealogy of the family along with it. (3) Her own room is the heart of the house. Though I have seen it

recently- and both woman and room have diminished in size, changed by the new perspective of my eyes, now capable of looking over countertops and tall

beds-it is not this picture I carry in my memory of Mama‟s casa. Instead, I see her room as a queen‟s chamber where a small woman loomed large, a throne

room with a massive four poster bed in its center, which stood taller than a child‟s head. It was on this bed, where her own children had beem born, that the smallest grandchildren were allowed to take naps in the afternoons ; here

too was where Mama secluded herself to dispense private advice to her daughters, sitting on the edge of the bed, looking down at whoever sat on the rocker where generations of babies had been sung to sleep. To me she looked like a wise empress right out of the fairy tales I was addicted to reading.

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(4) And there was the monstrous wardrobe she kept locked with a little golden key she did not hide. This was a test of her dominion over us ; though my cousins and I wanted a look inside that massive wardrobe more than anything, we never reached for that little key lying on top of her Bible on the dresser. This was also where she placed her earrings and rosary when she took them off at night. God‟s word was her security system. This wardrobe was the place where I imagined she kept jewels, satin slippers, and elegant silk, sequined gowns of heartbreaking fineness. I lusted after those imaginary costumes. I had heard that Mama had been a great beauty in her youth, and the belle of many balls. My cousins had ideas as to what she kept in that wooden vault : its secret could be money (Mama‟s did not hand cash to strangers, banks were out of the question, so there were stories that her mattress was stuffed with dollar bills, and that she buried coins in jars in her garden under rose-bushes, or kept them in her untouched wardrobe ; there might be that legendary gun salvaged from the Spanish American conflict over the Island. We went wild over suspected treasures that we made up simply because children have to fill locked trunks with something wonderful.

(1.1) On the basis of your reading of the passage complete the statements that follow:

(a) Memory helps people to stay connected to __________ . (b) The changing structure of the house reflected ----------- (c) When the author says woman and room have diminished in

size he means Mama and her room are ------------------ (d) The author‟s use of images such as “queen‟s chamber,”and

“throne room, “ show that Mama -----------------. (e) God‟s word was her security system because ----------------. (1.2) Answer briefly the following questions : (a) Why did Mama not keep the little golden key hidden ? (b) What had the author heard of Mama as a young woman ? (1.3) Find the words from the passage which mean the same as the

following. (a) very large/huge (para 4) (b) authority/control (para 4) (c) a string of beads to count prayers (para 4)

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2. Read the passage given below carefully and complete the statements that

follow by selecting the most appropriate options from the given ones :

What was the life of a cowboy really like ? It was hard ! Every spring, vast

herds, numbering two or three thousand head, had to be moved from Texas to

railroad towns up north so they could be shipped to other parts of the

country. And that took skill, organization, and hard work.

A trail boss led a crew of about ten cowboys, a cook, and a wrangler. It was

the wrangler‟s job to take care of the horses. There were seven or eight horses

for each cowboy. There had to be fresh horses to ride, plus spare horses in

case of accidents. The cook drove the chuck wagon and was in charge of

supplies. At times he also served as a barber, a dentist, and even a doctor.

The crew ate breakfast before the sun was up. Then the men broke camp and

got the cattle moving in a thin line about a mile or two long. They covered

about ten miles each day. A cowboy sat in his saddle all day long, regardless

of the weather.

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At sundown, the outfit made camp at a spot that the trail boss had scouted out earlier- one that had plenty of water and grass for grazing. Day was done, but the cowboy‟s work wasn‟t. Each man was assigned a two-hour watch. Throughout the night, two guards rode in opposite directions around the sleeping cattle, whistling or singing to let them know that a friend was near. At dawn, the routine began again. Life on the trail was dangerous. The cowboys had to be on constant watch for lightning, stampedes, and attacks. Even crossing rivers was risky. Fast –flowing water often swept away cattle, horses, and men. The cattle wouldn‟t swim unless they could see the opposite bank of the river. They wouldn‟t swim with the sun in their eyes, either. It might take many tries to get a herd across. Cowboys said that the best river crossing was the one that was over. (A) Normally there are __________ crew members with a cowboy. (a) eleven b. twelve (c) thirteen d. ten (B) There were about __________ horses with a cowboy.

(a) seven (b) seventy (c) ten (d) fifty

(C) The cook was supposed to __________. (a) only cook for the cowboys (b) do many more chores than cooking (c) cook food for the crew members (d) drive and control the supplies

(D) At night the crew were busy __________. (a) sleeping (b) whistling and singing (c) taking animals for grazing (d) guarding the sleeping animals

(E) The synonym for „risky‟ is __________. (a) shipped (b) chuck (c) grazing (d) dangerous

3. Read the poem carefully :

When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer

(1) When I heard the learn‟d astronomer, (2) When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me, (3) When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and

measure them, (4) When I, sitting, heard the astronomer where he lectured with much

applause in the lecture room, (5) How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick, (6) Till rising and gliding out I wander‟d off by myself, (7) In the mystical* moist night air, and from time to time, (8) Look‟d up in perfect silence at the stars. - Walt Whitman On the basis of your reading of the above poem answer the following questions with the help of given options :

a) Which of the following statements represents the main theme of the

poem ?

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i. Science cannot fully express the wonder of the world. ii. Nature is one‟s best source of recreation. iii. Technology causes more problems than it solves. iv. Learning causes one to become ill and fatigued.

b) In line 5, what is conveyed by the phrase, “tired and sick”? i. the speaker‟s sorrow and loss experienced in his life ii. a sense of approaching danger iii. a sense of the speaker‟s poor health iv. the speaker‟s boredom and disappointment with the lecture

c) What is the main purpose of the phrase ,”perfect silence” in the last line of the poem? i. to explain why he has to leave the lecture room ii. to convey a sense of loneliness and sorrow iii. to contrast with the sounds in the lecture room iv. to highlight the pleasure of science and learning

d) What do the last three lines of the poem suggest? i. the importance of personal experience with nature ii. the dangers of losing track of time iii. the importance of learning about astronomy iv. the dangers of wandering off alone

e) Which of the following is the best synonym for the word, „learn‟d‟ as it is used in line 1? i. aware ii. remembered iii. knowledgeable iv. invented

SECTION-B WRITING - 25 MARKS

4. You are Aparna/Anand. Write a diary entry in about 50 words describing your visit to an orphanage as part of the Interact Club activity of your school

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5. Given below is a profile of your grandfather. Write a short bio sketch of your grandfather in 100 words. Take the help of the clues given below :

Born 11 Jan 1940

6 feet tall, sand peppery hair

always dresses in trousers and t-shirt

doctor by profession served in Delhi, Mumbai

well-read, particular about education

helps you in your home work

tells you stories

lives with you

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6. You are Radha/ Rahul. Your friend Anna/ Albert who lives in Australia has asked you to describe the Holi celebrations. Using the information below write an e-mail in about 120 words describing the festival. festival of colours-celebrated in North India-legend of Prahalad and Hiranyakashipa-played with colours-applied on one another-spread message of oneness-sweets distributed among friends and relatives

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7. A recent survey highlighted the increasing dependence of youth on cell phones. Taking tips from the unit Science in the MCB and the suggestions given below write an article to highlight the point that science should help in better living and not control man’s life. Write the article in about 150 words

addiction to cell phones

nomophobia

communication breakdown

little time for human interaction

engrossed with mobiles

losing it causes panic attacks

shortness of breath

science should enhance life

not make a slave

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SECTION - C GRAMMAR – (20 MARKS)

8. Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks with the help of options that follow Aspirin is (a) __________ the world‟s most prescribed medicines. Aspirin is so important in cardiac care (b) __________ patients who for some reasons (c) __________ tolerate aspirin are advised (d) __________ undergoing angioplasty. Aspirin‟s cancer link has often been discussed. There have been (e) __________ trials on aspirin‟s anti-cancer properties. It‟s not a new belief, but there have (f) __________ been confirmed benefits. The use of aspirin is not (g) __________ side-effects –internal bleeding and stomach ulcers (h) __________ the most common and most worrisome complications. (a) (i) among (ii) amidst (iii) above (iv) of (b) (i) this (ii) that (iii) than (iv) there (c) (i) cannot (ii) will not (iii) must not (iv) should not (d) (i) for (ii) against (iii) to (iv) at (e) (i) many (ii) few (iii) several (iv) more (f) (i) ever (ii) always (iii) never (iv) none (g) (i) without (ii) with (iii) within (iv) of (h) (i) a (ii) an (iii) are (iv) the

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9. Given below are instructions to make tomato soup. Read the given notes

and complete the paragraph that follows with the help of given options.

Place tomatoes in a pan-fill the pan with water-add onions and green chillies -

cook for 10 min.-remove from the pan-peel tomatoes-grind tomatoes, onion,

green chillies-add salt to taste-boil and serve hot.

To prepare tomato soup tomatoes (a) __________ in a pan and the pan is filled

with water. Onions and green chillies (b) __________ and cooked for 10

minutes. Tomatoes are then (c) __________ and peeled. Tomatoes, onions and

chillies are ground. After (d) __________ salt the mixture is boiled and served

hot.

(a) (i) are placed (ii) will be

(iii) must be (iv) can be

(b) (i) can be added (ii) are added

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(iii) will be added (iv) should be added (c) (i) remove from the pan (ii) removal from water (iii) removed from the pan (iv) removes from water (d) (i) add (ii) adding (iii) added (iv) adds

10. The following paragraph has not been edited. Identify the error in each line and write it along with the correction. Underline the correction you have supplied. Incorrect Correct Word Word For Rahul Dravid cricket was a way to life (a) ______ ______ a reflection of his grooming. It was quitely (b) ______ ______ evident at the time of his retirement too. Dravid draws a list of friends (c) ______ ______ and broke a news two days ahead of the moment in (d) ______ ______ Bangalore, in Chinnaswamy stadium where he had (e) ______ ______ spent more time then at home during his (f) ______ ______ formating years. This was Dravid, ever the team man, (g) ______ ______ remember his friends and colleagues in his most (h) ______ ______ important decision.

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11. Rearrange the jumbled words/ phrases to form meaningful sentences. The first one has been done for you : have/area/potential/kills/species/road/endemic to the/entire/wipe out Road kills have the potential to wipe out entire species endemic to the area. (1) entirely/blame the/we/public/cannot (2) them/educate/have/we/to (3) its life/an animal/could/cost/road/the/on/candy/throwing/a/even (4) this/why/is/shouldn‟t litter/one/roads

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12. Read the dialogue given below and complete the report that follows : Ranjan : Have you completed the work ? Manoj : No, I am planning to do it tomorrow. Ranjan : Didn‟t you know that it had to be done yesterday ? Manoj : Yes of course I knew, but I spoke to the boss. Ranjan asked Manoj (a) ___________ Manoj replied that he had not but he (b) ___________ Ranjan asked (c) ___________ Manoj replied that indeed he had known but (d) ___________.

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SECTION – D (Literature – 25 Marks)

13. (A) Read the extract given below and complete the statements that follow by choosing the correct options.

Now the frog puffed up with rage, “Brainless bird-you‟re on the stage- Use your wits and follow fashion Puff your lungs out with your passion”. (1) The frog was puffed up with rage because __________ .

(a) she didn‟t follow his instructions (b) the people didn‟t like his song (c) the people threw sticks and stones on him

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(d) the nightingale refused to sing (2) The frog called her a brainless bird because __________ .

(a) she was actually stupid (b) she followed the frog‟s instructions & killed herself (c) she didn‟t respect the audience and showed attitude (d) she didn‟t want to charge money for her concerts

(3) When the nightingale puffed up her lungs __________ . (a) she was able to sing better (b) her voice became more melodious (c) she died because of the bursting of her vein

(d) she was able to impress the audience B. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :

“You can see they haven‟t. Can‟t you ? Now, Victoria, be off upstairs and that quick. Put your white frock on with a black sash”.

(1) Who speaks these lines ? (2) When does she say this ? (3) What does it tell about her character ?

C Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow

“No one would believe it,” said Mrs. Packletide, her face changing colour as rapidly as though it were going through a book of patterns before post-time. “Loona Bimberton would,” said Miss Mebbin. Mrs. Packletide‟s face settled on an unbecoming shade of greenish white.

(1) What wouldn‟t anyone believe in Mrs. Packletide‟s opinion? (2) Why is the rapidity of Mrs. Packletide‟s changing colour

compared to that of going through a book of patterns before post time ?

(3) What hidden threat lay in Miss Mebbin‟s mentioning Loona Bimberton‟s name ?

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14. Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each : (1) Which qualities of the two brothers in‟ “Two Gentlemen of Verona‟

justify their being called gentlemen? (2) „Mrs. Packletide‟s Tiger‟ describes how jealous Mrs. Packletide was of

Loona Bimberton. (3) It is the nightingale‟s gullible nature that brings about its death.

Comment. (4) Why does Sylvia Plath compare the mirror to the lake ? (5) How does Shakespeare bring out the fact that art is more powerful

than time ?

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15. Answer the following in about 150 words. As the narrator of ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ write a diary entry on your experience with the two young boys and how it impacted you

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As Louisa Mebbin write a paragraph on how you felt the first night you spent in the weekend cottage you bought near Dorking after you blackmailed Mrs. Packletide.

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ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE Class - X


Instructions :






SECTION - A (Reading – 20 Marks)

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Read the following passage carefully : In the early 1920‟s, settlers came to Alaska looking for gold. They travelled by boat to the coastal towns of Seward and Knik, and from there by land into the gold fields. The trail they used to travel inland is known today as the Iditarod Trail, one of the National Historic Trails designated by the Congress of the United States. The Iditarod Trail quickly became a major thoroughfare in Alaska, as the mail and supplies were carried across this Trail. People also used it to get from place to place, including the priests, ministers, and judges who had to travel between villages. In the winter, the settlers‟ only means of travel down this trail was via dog sled. Once the gold rush ended, many gold-seekers went back to where they had come from, and suddenly there was much less travel on the Iditarod Trail. The introduction of the airplane in the late 1920‟s meant dog teams were no longer the standard mode of transportation, and of course with the airplane carrying the mail and supplies, there was less need for land travel in general. The final blow to the use of the dog teams was the appearance of snowmobiles. By the mid 1960‟s, most Alaskans didn‟t even know the Iditarod Trail existed, or that dog teams had played a crucial role in Alaska‟s early settlements. Dorothy G. Page, a self- made historian, recognized how few people knew about the former use of sled dogs as working animals and about the Iditarod Trail‟s role in Alaska‟s colourful history. To raise awareness about this aspect of Alaskan history, she came up with the idea to have a dog sled race over the Iditarod Trail. She presented her idea to an enthusiastic musher, as dog sled drivers are known, named Joe Redington, Sr. Soon the Pages and the Redingtons were working together to promote the idea of the Iditarod race.

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Many people worked to make the first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race a reality in 1967. The Aurora Dog Mushers‟ Club, along with men from the Adult Camp in Sutton, helped clear years of overgrowth from the first nine miles of the Iditarod Trail. To raise interest in the race, a $25,000 purse was offered, with Joe Redington donating one acre of his land to help raise the funds. The short race, approximately 27 miles long, was put on a second time in 1969. After these first two successful races, the goal was to lengthen the race a little further to the ghost town of Iditarod by 1973. However in 1972, the U.S. Army reopened the trail as a winter exercise, and so in 1973, the decision was made to take the race all the way to the city of Nome- over 1,000 miles. There were many who believed it could not be done and that it was crazy to send a bunch of mushers out into the vast, uninhabited Alaskan wilderness. But the race went on! Twenty two mushers finished that year, and to date over 400 people have completed it. (509 words) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the following statements briefly. (1) The Iditarod trail was used by __________. (2) The Iditarod trail fell into disuse because __________. (3) Dorothy G. Page, a self- made historian, started the Iditarod race in

order to __________. (4) __________ helped to clear the overgrowth on the first nine miles of

the Iditarod Trail. (5) The first and the second race took place in __________ and covered

__________. (6) The prize for the race was __________. Answer the following questions briefly. (1) Who is a musher ? (2) What is the role of the US army in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ? Give the meanings of the following words :

(1) Designated __________. (2) Throughfare __________.

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2.

Read the following passage carefully. Marine biologists and philosophers have joined forces to support a controversial declaration of rights for whales and dolphins on the grounds that their astonishing intelligence and emotional empathy puts them on a par with humans.

Research into the complex behaviour of cetaceans- whales, dolphins and porpoises- is revealing that these sea mammals are so highly evolved and complex in terms of their behaviour that they deserve special protection with a universal bill of rights, they said. Dolphins and whales have complex vocal communications and are able to learn an astonishing variety of behaviours when they come into contact with humans, such as cooperative fishing with native fishermen.

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The proponents of the bill of rights argue that the cetacean mind is so advanced and self aware that whales and dolphins should be classified as „non-human persons” who deserve the right to enjoy life, liberty and well being. “A person needs to be an individual”, said Tom White, a philosopher at the Hilton Centre for Business in Los Angeles. The captivity of beings of this sort particularly in conditions that would not allow for a decent life is ethically unacceptable. So commercial whaling should be completely banned all over the world. On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the following sentences by choosing the correct options from those given below : (a) Dolphins and whales have __________. (i) complicated behaviour (ii) complex physical features (iii) complex vocal communications (iv) complex intelligence (b) Whales and dolphins are put on a par with humans because of their

___________. (i) emotional empathy (ii) ability to learn and follow (iii) excellent intelligence (iv) astonishing intelligence and emotional empathy (c) Whales and dolphins deserve the right to ___________. (i) live freely (ii) move freely (iii) enjoy life, liberty and well being (iv) eat freely (d) Tom White was __________. (i) a guide (ii) a scientist (iii) a philosopher (iv) a businessman (e) The word, „astonishing‟ means the same as __________. (i) shocking (ii) surprising (iii) impressing (iv) killing

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3.

Read the following poem carefully

The Shark A treacherous monster is the Shark He never makes the least remark. And when he sees you on the sand, He doesn‟t seem to want to land. He watches you take off your clothes, And not the least excitement shows. His eyes do not grow bright or roll, He has astounding self-control.

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He waits till you are quite undrest, And seems to take no interest And when towards the sea you leap, He looks as if he were asleep. But when you once get in his range, His whole demeanour seems to change. He throws his body right about, And his true character comes out. It‟s no use crying or appealing, He seems to lose all decent feeling. After this warning you will wish To keep clear of this treacherous fish. On the basis of your reading of the above poem, complete the following statements by choosing the correct options. (i) The shark does not make any remark because ______________. (a) he does not have any interest in disturbing anyone (b) he wants to take rest as he is very tired. (c) he wants to meet the other sharks (d) he wants to attack you at the right time. (ii) The shark neither makes its eyes big nor rolls them because

______________. (a) he is feeling sleepy (b) he has determination to keep quiet. (c) he has no interest in you. (d) he is not hungry (iii) The meaning of „demeanour‟ is _______________. (a) nature (b) appearance (c) movement (d) behaviour (iv) The shark loses his decent feeling because ____________. (a) he has been waiting since long for his prey (b) he is very tired (c) he has become angry with you (d) he feels very curious about you. (vi) The shark is called treacherous because ____________. (a) he makes you feel comfortable (b) he wants to have a wrong impression about it to make you fall

in its trap (c) he wants to play with you (d) he wants to observe you

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SECTION – B (WRITING – 25 MARKS)

4. You are Amit/ Sita, Cultural Secretary of R.P. School, Nainital. The school is organising an inter class debate competition on „Abuse of Environment‟. Write a notice in about 50 words, giving necessary details.

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5. The bar graph given below shows nutrient content of some common food items. Briefly summarise the data making appropriate comparisons in about 100 words.

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6. There has been a major change in the learning and evaluation of children with C.B.S.E introducing C.C.E. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the importance of the activity based learning in schools. Write the letter in about 120 words.

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7. Based on your reading of the unit, „Health and Medicine‟. Write a speech in about 150 words on the topic, “Health is Wealth”.

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SECTION – C (GRAMMAR – 20 MARKS)

8. Read the paragraph given below and fill in the blanks with options that follow : Amitabh Bachchan is (a) _____________ of the greatest actors this country has produced. His fluency, his gift of timing, his command (b) _____________ the language is unparalleled. (c) ____________ his histrionic talents too are among the (d) ________________ this country (e) ____________ produced. Even now he (f) ______________ to be the (g) ____________ popular actor of the country. He (h) ______________ been declared as „The Actor of the Millenium‟ by the BBC Poll. (a) (i) one (ii) two (iii) a (iv) of (b) (i) of (ii) over (iii) off (iv) upon (c) (i) Never (ii) Otherwise (iii) Always (iv) Sometimes (d) (i) best (ii) better (iii) worst (iv) good (e) (i) was (ii) have (iii) has (iv) had (f) (i) continues (ii) continued

(iii) is continuing (iv) has continued (g) (i) more (ii) most (iii) much (iv) very (h) (i) has (ii) had (iii) have (iv) is

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9. Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks with the help of given options. The Boston tea party began when England (a) _____________unfair taxes on the prices of imported items. Cloth, tea and spices (b) _____________ abused because tea was new, cloth was essential, and spices were used for cooking. Settlers in New England (c) _____________ these outrageous sums. When a new boat full of tea (d) _____________ unguarded, the settlers knew this was probably their only chance. (a) (i) begun to put (ii) began putting (iii) has began to put (iv) begins to putting. (b) (i) were mere (ii) was much (iii) were most (iv) was much (c) (i) refuses to pay (ii) refuse to pay (iii) refuses paying (iv) refused to pay. (d) (i) will be left (ii) was left (iii) has been left (iv) had left

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10. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify the error and write it along with the correction (as shown below). Underline the correct word as shown in the example. Error Correction Enid Blyton books are, of course, of primary e.g : of for school children. Many were suitable for old (a) _______ _______ primary school children, but any are (b) _______ _______ especially write for new readers (c) _______ _______ in a early primary school years. Here, (d) _______ _______ both the vocabulary or story lines are (e) _______ _______ tailored of young children. However, the (f) _______ _______ Blyton books are not high imaginative (g) _______ _______ books that may imprint at your minds (h) _______ _______ a picture of artistic faculty.

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11. Rearrange the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences. (a) have been/ by/ infuriated/ I/ of/ etiquette/ lack/ people‟s (b) cannot/ freedom/ away/ be/ taken/ one/ from/ of speech (c) cannot/ speaking/ yet one/ all the time/ keep on (d) to be/ a chance/ others/yet/ also have/ given/ to speak

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12 Read the following conversation and complete the paragraph given below. Customer : Can I have a small bottle of tomato sauce ? Shopkeeper : Sorry, I have only big bottles. Customer : When will it be available ? Shopkeeper : I can give it to you tomorrow. Customer : Thank you, then I will come for it tomorrow. The customer asked the shopkeeper (a) ___________. The shopkeeper felt sorry and said that he had only big bottles. The customer wanted to know (b) __________. The shopkeeper said (c) __________. The customer thanked him and said that (d)__________.

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SECTION - D (LITERATURE – 25 MARKS)

13A.

13B.

13C.

Read the extract given below and complete the statements that follow with the help of given options. Neither stones nor prayers nor sticks, Insults or complaints or bricks Stilled the frog‟s determination To display his heart‟s elation.

(a) The stones were thrown at the ______________. (i) frog (ii) nightingale

(iii) birds (iv) tree (b) The frog determined to __________.

(i) sing from dusk to dawn (ii) sing from dawn to dusk (iii) perch upon the sumac tree (iv) croak from dusk to dawn

(c) The figure of speech in line 1 is __________. (i) simile (ii) metaphor (iii) alliteration (iv) personification

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow in brief.

“An old man was walking through the town, now and again drawing his tattered clothes tighter to shield his body from the cold and beating wind. (a) Who is the old man ? (b) Where is he going ? (c) Why is he going there ?

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow in brief in your answer sheet.

“It didn‟t take you long to start dividing my things between you”. (a) Who is the speaker ? (b) Who were dividing the speaker‟s things between them ? (c) Why were they doing that ?

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14. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each. (a) How do you know that Ali was a familiar figure at the post office ? (b) Why didn‟t the narrator go inside Lucia‟s room in the hospital ? What

character trait is revealed here? (a) Compare and contrast the characters of Victoria and her mother ? (a) What was the frog‟s reaction when the earnings from the box office

dropped ? (a) Why are the candles and the moon called liars ?

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15 Answer the following question in about 150 words.

One fine day Miriam visits her father when he was still alive. Ali, no sooner he sees her, collapses, on account of extreme joy. She too is broken and is shocked to realise that she has caused his death! Write down her feelings in the form of a diary entry.

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OR The narrator decides to write an article on „Dignity of Child Labour‟, keeping in mind Nicola and Jacopo, who preferred- to do odd jobs to earn money for their ailing sister. They might have easily resorted to begging for the treatment of their sister. But they didn‟t. Write his article.

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1. Read the following passage carefully. It‟s not “cool” to be fat, but that has not prevented an obesity epidemic from occurring among America‟s youth. Childhood obesity increased from 5 percent in 1964 to about 13 percent in 1994. Today, it is about 20 percent – and rising. Excessive time spent watching television, using the computer, and playing video games is partly to blame for this escalating rate. Children, on an average, spend up to five to six hours a day involved in these sedentary activities. Perhaps it wouldn‟t matter if they were sufficiently active at other times, but most of them aren‟t. To make matters worse, children are bombarded with well – crafted TV ads from fast – food chains and other purveyors of high – fat, high – sugar meals and snacks. A recent study reported that two-to-six-year-olds who watch television are more likely to choose food products advertised on TV than children who do not watch such commercials. These highly effective advertising campaigns, combined with a physically inactive lifestyle, have produced a generation of kids who are at high risk for obesity-associated medical conditions. The major health threat is the early development of Type 2 diabetes (adult onset), particularly in children with a family history of disease. Doctors are reporting a surge in young adolescents developing Type 2 diabetes – which can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, stroke, limb amputations, and blindness. People who develop diabetes in adolescence face a diminished quality of life and shortened life span, particularly if the disease progresses untreated. It‟s a scary prospect for our children but, in many cases, obesity and diabetes are preventable. When children are spending most of their free time sitting in front of televisions and computers, they are not outside running, jumping or engaging in

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team sports that would keep their weight down. Parents need to set limits on the time their children are engaged in passive activities. Pediatricians recommend restricting children to one to two hours per day on TV and computers combined – though older children may need additional time for learning activities. Parental involvement remains the most important key to our children‟s healthy diets. Programs to educate parents about nutrition are essential. Fast foods should be consumed only in moderation. Caregivers, who are often busy and harried, must avoid the temptation to whisk their kids into fast-food restaurants or to pick up fast food for dinner at home. Changing eating habits and lifestyles is not easy, but the health benefit for our children is a wonderful payoff for parents willing to take on the task. (a) On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the following

statements briefly. i. (i) One of the major reasons behind obesity among children is the

………………….. ii. (ii) Type 2 diabetes is normally found in the children ……………

iii- (iii) Type 2 diabetes can lead to …………………………. iv- (iv) In order to keep children‟s weight in check, the parents need to

……………………….. v- (v) Pediatricians suggest that……………………… vi- (vi) The most important factor to improve our children‟s diet is

……………………….. (b) Answer the following questions briefly.

i- (i) How advertisements are responsible for obesity associated medical problem ?

ii- (ii) How does diabetes affect adolescents? (c) Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following (i) Inactive (para 1) …………………….

i- (ii) Declined (para 3) …………………..

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2. Read the following passage carefully. Sariska National Park is a wildlife sanctuary, located at a distance of 107 km from Jaipur. The Park possesses historical monuments and temples, which depict the legacy of the Maharajas of Alwar. The Park is bigger than Ranthambore but has a similar topography. Though, this sanctuary doesn‟t have many tigers yet many wild animals dwell on the grounds of this park. Apart from other carnivores and herbivores, you can also trace Rhesus Monkeys, which can usually be seen playing tricks upon each other around Tad Vriksh (tree). The Park also shelters many different species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies; Golden backed Woodpeckers, crested Serpent Eagles and Great Indian horned Owls. Animal lovers would definitely love this place which will offer them some of the best scenes to remember. The best place to spot the wildlife is at the waterholes where animals come to satisfy their thirst. You can trace hundreds of birds at the Kalighati Waterhole and Nilgai can be spotted at Salupka waterhole.

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Siliserh Lake is another attraction which is inhabited by crocodiles on the edge of the sanctuary. You would find innumerable monkeys and langurs all over the Park doing activities. The Kankwadi Fort is also worth visiting that has a long chaotic history. According to one of the beliefs, here Dara Shikoh was imprisoned by Aurangzeb. Bharathari is another place which is named after Raja Bharathari of Ujjain who took „Samadhi‟ in this holy place. Devotees from all over Rajastan come to this place on 8th of shukla-paksha of Bhadon month. Sariska Palace is also worth a visit, which has been converted into a heritage hotel. Besides all this, you can visit the Pandupol, a place where Bhima adjusted a stick in the rock face of a cliff to make a pathway. You can also opt for Jeep Safaris which are easily available to explore the National Reserve. Sariska National Park is an enthralling sanctuary, where you can visit the rich heritage sites and enjoy the beauty of natural world. On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the following sentences by choosing the correct options from those given below. (a) Sariska national park is a,

i- (i) historical place. ii- (ii) place of pilgrimage iii- (iii) legacy of Maharaja of Alwar. iv- (iv) wildlife sanctuary.

a) (b) Serpent Eagles are ________________. i- (i) birds (ii) snakes ii- (iii) animals (iv) mammals.

b) (c) Nilgai can be spotted at _________________. i- (i) Salupka (ii) Kalighati ii- (iii) Rathambore (iv) Arawali

c) (d) …………… is a place of pilgrimage near Siliserh Lake. i- (i) Pandupol (ii) Bharathari ii- (iii) Kalighati (iv) Rathambor

d) (e) In the above passage, the word „enthrall‟ means i- (i) to annoy (ii) to captivate ii- (iii) to enjoy (iv) to excite

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3. Read the following extract carefully.

If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings, And never breathe a word about your loss: If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!” If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings – nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much: If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds‟ worth of distance run,

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Yours is the Earth and everything that‟s in it, And---which is more---you‟ll be a Man, my son! Rudyard Kipling On the basis of your reading of the above extract, complete the following sentences by choosing the correct options from those given below. (a) The poet wants us not to …………………when we have lost everything.

i- (i) be happy (ii) get excited ii- (iii) despair (iv speak anything

(b) The poet says that when all your dreams and efforts have crashed …………

i- (i) make new friends (ii) rebuild your dreams ii- (iii) take others help (iv) sit alone

(c) The poet wants his country men to be ………………… i- (i) virtuous (ii) understanding ii- (iii) mature (iv) practical

(d) The phrase “unforgiving minute” means…………………. i- (i) time is a healer of wounds ii- (ii) time passes very fast. iii- (iii) time never forgives us iv- (iv) time is short and it does not come back to us.

(e) The poet thinks that by following his advice, one can become i- (i) an immature human being ii- (ii) a handsome human being iii- (iii) a good and strong human being iv- (iv) a successful human being SECTION – B

(Writing – 25 Marks)

4. You are Ravi studying in class 10. Your friend Rahul has to stay back in school for badminton practice. On your way back from school, you have to inform Rahul‟s mother about the same. On reaching Rahul‟s home you find that his mother is not at home. Write a message for Rahul‟s mother in about 50 words.

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5. Write a short Bio-sketch of Sam Manekshaw. Take the help of the clues given below. Sam Manekshaw - 8th Chief of Army staff Nickname - Sam Bahadur Birth - April 3, 1914 (Amritsar) Death - June 27, 2008 Wellington, Tamil Naidu Early Life and Education - Schooling in Amritsar and Sherwood College (Nainital) - Passed Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun (1934) Military Career - 4 decades of military service 1947,65,71 - Showed acumen for planning during Indo-Pak War - Became Field Marshal (Jan 1073)

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Awards and Honours - Padma Vibhushan (1972) and Padma Bhushan (1968)

6. Read the following advertisement for products using solar energy.

SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS FOR A GREENER INDIA

● EXCELLENT OFFERS

● Solar Cookers

● Solar Lanterns

● Solar Heating/Cooking Systems

● Solar Water Heater

In Zoo Cities Round The World Raj Solar Sales and Service

45 – Panchkwan Road New Delhi

Write a letter to the Editor of an English daily making a plea to the common people to switch over to solar energy to conserve electricity and limit electricity bills.

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7. You are a member of the school Social Service Club. You have to visit a

nearby slum where a large number of residents are addicted to smoking. You have decided to speak to the residents about the evils of tobacco abuse, which causes cancer and other respiratory diseases. Besides being a killer, it is a drain on the limited family income. Moreover smoking is harmful for other family members who are passive smokers as they inhale the smoke and suffer from its ill effects even though they don‟t smoke themselves. Prepare your speech in about 150 words on the topic, „Smoking: A Silent Killer‟. You may use ideas from the unit; Health and Medicine‟ in your main course book.

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SECTION - C (Grammar – 20 Marks)

8. Complete the following passage by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones given below. Rainwater is always good (a) …….plants. It is free of salts and other minerals (b) ……. can harm plants and root growth. Harwested rainwater (c ) ..…… be used in a large environment, such as schools, parks, offices, parks, etc. But in the homes it‟s relatively an easy (d) ……. inexpensive system to set up and maintain. After the initial cost of installation, (e) ….. of the water collected and used is free. Not only will (f) … realize your savings in real rupees, (g) … more importantly, you‟ll be conserving and protecting ………(h) valuable resource as well. (a) (i) in (ii) to (iii) for (iv) about (b) (i) that (ii) who (iii) what (iv) if (c) (i) may (ii) will (iii) can (iv) shall (d) (i) or (ii) but (iii) so (iv) and (e) (i) some (ii) all (iii) much (iv) more (f) (i) they (ii) you (iii) we (iv) I (g) (i) and (ii) or (iii) but (iv) for (h) (i) with (ii) the (iii) of (iv) a

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9. Complete the dialogue given below with the help of the options that follow Renu : How (a)____________such beautiful dolls? Meenu : It is an art which has to be learnt. Renu : Where (b) _____________ it from? Meenu : I (c) ________________classes. Renu : How much time (d) _____________ to learn this art? Meenu : Nearly two years. (a) (i) have you made (ii) have you make (iii) should you make (iv) you have made (b) (i) do you learn (ii) have you learn (iii) have you learnt (iv) had you learnt. (c) (i) have attend (ii) have attended (iii) had been taking (iv) have been taking (d) (i) requires (ii) will require (iii) is required (iv) you will require.

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10. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each of these lines. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet. The first one has been done for you as an example. Incorrect correct God-like qualities are planted with us at birth. with in They grow amid the thorns of our fault. Many of us a) ……… ……. look at ourselves and see only the thorn, the defects. b) ……… …….. We despair, thinking such we cannot do anything c) ………. …….. good. We neglect to water a good within us, d) ……… …….. and eventually it dies. We ever realize our potential. e) ……. . ……. Some people does not see the rose within themselves; f) ……… ………. someone else must show it to them. One of the great gifts g) ….. …….. a person can possesses is to be able to go past the thorns h) ……. ……. in others, and find the rose within them.

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11. Rearrange the following words / phrases to make meaningful sentences. a) is / basic / Change / of / truth / existence / the b) Every / entire / is / the / cosmos / changing / moment. c) shows / Tagore / path of / the / taking / pride / love / in the /God/ of d) glorifies / self / Tagore / that / with / universal / the / merges

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12. Read the conversation given below and complete the passage that follows Ali: Omar, why don‟t you leave this place? I can drop you on my way back home. Omar: I have no home. Ali: Where have you come from? Omar: From Tunisia.

Ali asked Omar … (a)……………and offered to … (b)………………. Omar

replied that he had no home. Then Ali asked (c) …….. Omar told him

(d) ……………

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SECTION - D (Literature – 25 Marks)

13. Read the extract given below and complete the statements/ answer the questions that follow by writing the correct options :

(A) “Well, poor bird she should have known That your song must be your own. That‟s why I sing with panache Koo-oh –ah! ko- ash !ko-ash!” And the foghorn of the frog Blared unrivalled through the bog. a) Who is referred to as the „poor bird‟ in the first line? (i) Duck of Kent (ii) Coot of Monte Cristo (iii) The nightingale (iv) Milady Trent b) What is that “she should have known”?

(i) (i) that one should have proper training (ii) (ii) that one should be confident (iii) (iii) that one should be original (iv) (iv) that one should have a good voice.

c) „panache‟ here means……… (i) (i) feeling of pride (ii) (ii) unpleasant singing (iii) (iii) a very confident, elegant style (iv) (iv) splendid baritone.

(B) Read the extract given below and answer briefly the questions that follow :

“How you shot the goat and frightened the tiger to death”, said Miss Mebbin, with her disagreeably pleasant laugh.

(a) In the above statement Miss Mebbin is making fun of Mrs Packletide. Why ? (b) What characteristic of Miss Mebbin is highlighted in the above extract ? (c) How did the tiger die?

(C) Read the extract given below and answer briefly the questions that follow “I will tell you what I have got to do. On Monday next I have got to do three things”.

a) Who is the speaker of the above lines ? b) Write any two things the speaker is talking about. c) What is the effect of these lines on the listeners ?

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14. Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each : a) Who is Lucia? What is she suffering from? b) Do you think that Louisa Mebbin was devoted to Mrs. Packletide? Give

reasons for your answer. c) What request did Ali make to „Lakshmi Das‟? d) What does the phrase, “terrible fish” symbolize in the poem, „Mirror‟? e) In what way is the poet stronger than powerful rulers?

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15. As Louisa Mebbin, write an informal letter to a friend in about 150 words sharing the good news of your new cottage and the means through which you have got it.

OR You are Victoria and you are really angry and disturbed at the way your parents, uncle and aunt have behaved with your grandfather. Express your thoughts and feelings in the form of a diary entry in about 150 words,

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1. Read the following passage carefully. The time is now to save these magnificent cats, before they vanish from the earth forever. There is little time left to preserve these animals; immediate action is required. The latest predictions state that tigers will be extinct in the wild by the year 2015. That is less than 04 short years from now. That‟s less than 04 years to save a creature that has been around for longer than us. I cannot imagine, nor would I wish to live in a world without tigers… without these magnificent creatures in our forests living free – without captive populations carrying on the gene pool. The power and beauty of these animals is indisputable. Tigers are an integral part of the ecosystem, as they are a major link in the food chain. Tigers have been bestowed magical and supernatural properties by many societies, and have also been revered as gods. All living creatures of mother earth depend on one another for survival. We as human beings are brothers and sisters to every living being, from the plants to the animals to each other. Crimes like these – the killing of tigers – must be stopped. They are often killed in the most barbaric, the most unbelievably cruel ways. I ask you- the reader – if learning of things like this moves you at all, then take that energy and do what you can to stop the killing of these magnificent animals. Write to your government, write to the governments of tiger countries and urge them to protect tigers. Penalties for killing tigers, and other protected wildlife need to be strongly enforced – and strong enough as to be a complete deterrent to the poaching of tigers, and also deter those who profit from such killings. Extremist groups would ban all exotic animals from captivity because of small numbers of individuals that mistreat their animals, and unfortunately the whole zoo “industry” and caring private owners get painted with the same brush. The vast majority of zoos, big and small, treat their animals well, feed them well and give them proper environment and enrichment. The numbers of bad homes are small, but they do exist. The Animal Rights Organizations should make sure they target only the bad homes and leave those providing a good, happy and healthy home for animals alone. They don‟t realize that banning all exotics from captivity could spell the end for many species of animals. Species whose numbers in the wild are extremely low, such as the Clouded Leopard, Siberian tiger, South China tiger and so forth. Zoos, sanctuaries and responsible, knowledgeable and caring private owners are rapidly becoming the last

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havens to preserve ever – dwindling species of animals. These places may well, in the not so far future, hold the last remaining tigers – gems for the future who should be nurtured and protected. Caring for a tiger is an immense responsibility. Not just to the single tiger in your care, but to his or her species, and all tigers. Simply to own a tiger and keep him or her in your backyard as a pet is not enough, nor is it acceptable to keep this animal to yourself. You, the owner, owe it to all tigers – wild and those held in captivity – and to the future generations of these animals to educate the public about tigers – and help to change people‟s opinions about wildlife preservation. Education is key to developing sensitivity to and awareness of our environment. Our children hold the hope for the future of the tiger. Heightened awareness of environmental issues will help assure our children grow up to respect and care for our global environment. Think Globally – Act Locally!

(a) On the basis of your reading of the given passage complete the following statements.

(i) It‟s the need of the hour to take immediate action to save magnificent cats because __________ .

(ii) In order to save tigers from extinction one can __________ . (iii) Penalties should be strongly enforced so that __________ . (iv) Tigers are known for their __________ . (v) Tigers are very integral to our eco system because __________ . (vi) Banning all exotic animals from captivity would __________ .

(b) Answer the following questions briefly.

(i) How can you say that the tigers are on the verge of extinction ? (ii) What role can common people play in the conservation of tigers ?

(c) Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following.

(i) hindrance (para 3) (ii) refuge (para 5)

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2. Read the following passage carefully. Rainwater harvesting is not new. It has been used around the world for thousands of years. Today, we hear the term more and more, but not in terms of providing potable water for drinking, but as a way to provide irrigation source for landscaping. For instance, a roof area of only 1,000 square feet can provide approximately 600 gallons of water during a one-inch rainfall. Containment systems like rain barrels are becoming popular again as water quantity becomes scarcer and quality becomes more questionable. Areas known for low rainfall amounts have been using these systems for decades. The most basic form of rainwater harvesting is simply collecting the water and distributing it immediately to the plants. It‟s no surprise this method is referred to as a “simple” system. Rainwater harvesting using rain barrels or other collection devices are classified as a “complex” system but don‟t let the name deter you. Complex systems simply refer to storing the water after it is collected and providing a way to distribute the water later. When it comes to maintaining your rain collection system, no matter where it‟s located, there are certain steps that should be conducted to keep your system operating properly. The collection system must have a cover that adequately encloses the unit first for safety and to minimize intrusion by animals or breeding of mosquitoes. Inspect your system after a heavy rain and at the end of the rainy season to see if any obvious concerns

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need to be addressed – look for leaks, overflows, or water in inappropriate areas.

On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the following sentences by choosing the correct options from those given below.

(a) The rain water harvesting is commonly used for the purpose of __________ . (i) providing potable water (ii) providing drinking water (iii) providing water for animals (iv) providing water for irrigation (b) Supplying the collected water immediately for irrigation purposes is termed as a

__________ . (i) complex system (ii) compound system (iii) simple system (iv) direct system (c) When water is stored and distributed later, this is called………………. (i) complex system (ii) compound system (iii) simple system (iv) direct system (d) In order to save water from contamination, …………………….. (i) spray insecticide (ii) cover the system (iii) leave the system open (iv) be very careful (e) ‟Potable water‟ is the one which can be used for………………….. (i) washing (ii) bathing (iii) drinking (iv) cleaning

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3. Read the following poem carefully. I heard a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sat reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind. To her fair works did Nature link The human soul that through me ran; And much it grieved my heart to think What man has made of man? The birds around me hopped and played, Their thoughts I cannot measure; But the least motion which they made It seemed a thrill of pleasure. The budding twigs spread out their fan, To catch the breezy air‟ And I must think, do all I can, That there was pleasure there. If this belief from heaven be sent, If such be Nature‟s holy plan, Have I not reason to lament What man has made of man ?

On the basis of your reading of the above poem, complete the following sentences by choosing the correct options from those given below.

(a) The poet is sitting __________ . (i) in the garden (ii) in a small wood (iii) in his house (iv) in his office

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(b) The poet finds the birds __________ . (i) jumping (ii) hopping and playing (iii) flying (iv) eating (c) In the line, „What man has made of man‟ the mood of the poet is __________ . (i) happy (ii) thoughtful (iii) excited (iv) surprised (d) According to the poet, Nature‟s message to all living beings is __________ . (i) to live in happiness (ii) to live for ourselves (iii) to live for our children (iv) to live in peace and harmony (e) The word „lament‟ here means that the poet is __________ . (i) grieved (ii) happy (iii) regretful (iv) excited

SECTION – B (Writing – 25 Marks)

4. You were among a group of students who went on a trip to Goa recently. In about 50 words, write a diary entry expressing why this trip was the best trip of your life so far.

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The literary club of your school celebrated „Book week‟ last month. Write a description in about 100 words of the event giving all the details and mentioning the various activities that were organized. Include the following details.

date, venue arrangements made inaugurated by Ruskin Bond enactment of fairy tales by primary school student good discount on books parents invited on the last day

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6. Your friend has decided to leave his studies to help his father in business. Write an e-mail in about 120 words urging him not to take a hasty decision. He must pursue his studies as education paves the way to success and helps us in realizing our dreams. You are Rahul and your friend‟s name is Shivam.

From :

Subject :

To :

Dear

Regards Name

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7. Huge campuses, ultra modern facilities, including air conditioned class rooms and buses, internet cafe‟s, big canteens __________ . Trendy, elitist, luxurious and expensive __________ . Schools today are turning five-star. Soon perhaps schools will be businesses run by companies and the objective of education will be profit more than service. Where is our education leading to? What is wrong with it? Who is responsible? Write your views on this issue in the form of a speech in about 150 words.

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8. Complete the following passage by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones given below.

Premchand was left in the care (a) __________ his stepmother and step-siblings. Early (b) __________ life, Premchand faced immense poverty. He (c) __________ five rupees a month giving tuition to a lawyer‟s child. Premchand passed his matriculation exam (d) __________ a great effort in 1898, and in 1899 he took (e) __________ a school-teaching job, with a monthly salary of eighteen ruppes. In 1919 he passed his B.A.(f) __________ English, Persian and History. Later, Premchand worked as (g) __________ deputy sub-inspector (h) __________ schools. (a) (i) of (ii) to (iii) for (iv) about (b) (i) by (ii) at (iii) from (iv) in (c) (i) earns (ii) has earned (iii) earned (iv) spent (d) (i) with (ii) in (iii) through (iv) for (e) (i) up (ii) to (iii) for (iv) about (f) (i) with (ii) at (iii) from (iv) on (g) (i) the (ii) a (iii) with (iv) for (h) (i) with (ii) at (iii) of (iv) for

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9. Read the given headlines and complete the reports that follow by choosing the correct answers from the options given below each of them.

PETROL DEALERS THREATEN STRIKE NEW DELHI: Petrol pumps may run dry from April 24. Dealers, who run 40,780 pumps across the country (a) _________ to go on an indefinite strike from April 24. (i) threaten (ii) have threatened (iii) had threatened (iv) will threaten

UK DISCONTINUES POST-STUDY VISA A facility allowing Indian and non-European students to work in the UK for two years on completion of their university courses (b) _________ from next Friday. (i) discontinued (ii) will discontinue (iii) discontinue (iv) will be discontinued

16 BOYS RESCUED IN RAILWAY STATION RAID Sixteen minors, hailing from Bihar, West Bengal and Nepal (c) _________ from old Delhi railway station on Thursday while they were being trafficked to Ludhiana. (i) were rescued (ii) rescued (iii) are rescued (iv) had rescued

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HC AWARDS ` 10 LAKH DAMAGES The Delhi High Court has directed the MCD to pay nearly Rs. 10 lakh as compensation to the kin of a woman who (d ) _________ after coming under the wheels of a civic body‟s truck while crossing the road four years ago. (i) is killed (ii) was killed (iii) has been killed (iv) was being killed

10. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each of these lines. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet. The first one has been done for you as an example. Incorrect Correct Dolphins are well known for her agility and playful behaviour. eg. her their It makes them a favourite of wild life watchers. Much species will (a) _____ ______ leapt out of the water rise vertically out of the water to (b) _____ ______ view their surroundings and follow ships, often synchronizing your (c) _____ ______ movements with one another. Scientists believed that dolphins conserve (d) _____ ______ energy as swimming alongside ships, a practice known as bow-riding (e) _____ ______ Dolphins live in social group of five to several hundred. They use (f) _____ ______ echo location to find prey and often by hunt together by surrounding a (g) _____ ______ school of fish, trapping them and take turns swimming through the (h) _____ ______ school and catching fish.

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11. Rearrange the given words/phrases to form meaningful sentences. (a) explosion/is the/mankind today/threatening/population/gravest problem (b) the country/has been/backwards/burden of/the/population/dragging (c) is/an/important/factor/earlymarriage/responsible/for/of/growth

this/population (d) rural population/most of/is/the/conscious of/not/planning/family

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12. Read the conversation given below and complete the paragraph that follows. Attendant : A person wants to see you, sir. Principal : Did you ask him his name? Attendant : Sorry, I didn‟t. Shall I go and ask him? Principal : Go and tell me soon who he is.

The attendant respectfully told the Principal (a) ________________________________ The Principal wanted to know (b) ________________________________. The attendant felt sorry that he hadn‟t. He politely asked him (c) _______________________________. The Principal instructed (d) ____________________________________

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SECTION - D (Literature – 25 Marks)

13. (A) Read the extract given below and answer the questions/complete the sentences

that follow by choosing the most appropriate options.

Not marble nor the gilded monuments

Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme

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(a) The princes got their marble statues made __________ . (i) to show their power (ii) to make people afraid of them (iii) to make their memories everlasting (iv) to show their love of art (b) What outlives what? (i) Marbles outlive poetry (ii) Monuments outlive poetry (iii) Great deeds outlive poetry (iv) Poetry outlives statues (c) The poet dedicates this sonnet to …………………. (i) his son (ii) his wife (iii) the person he loves (iv) the powerful rulers

(B) Read the extract given below and answer briefly the questions that follow.

“How amused everyone would be if they knew what really happened.”

(i) Who said this to whom? (ii) What is the speaker trying to say? (iii) What was the tone of the speaker?

(C) Read the extract given below and answer briefly the questions that follow.

“And you, too. Are you such a poor creature that you must do every dirty thing she tells you?”

(i) Who is the „poor creature‟? (ii) Why is he/she being called a „poor creature‟ ? (iii) What dirty thing had he done at her bidding ?

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14. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each. (a) What does Henry mean by „I suppose it‟s in the family‟ ? (b) Why does the woman not like the mirror? (c) Whose influence did the nightingale come under? What was the effect of the

influence? (d) Do you agree with the postmaster when he says to Ali: „What a pest, you are!‟? (e) How does the story, „The Gentlemen of Verona‟ give promise of greater hope for

human society?

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15. Lakshmi Das, a clerk in the post office, writes a letter to his friend describing the events that took place after Ali‟s death and his role in the story. As Lakshmi Das, write the letter in not more than 150 words

OR Compare and contrast Henry‟s character with that of his wife. Support your answer in about 150 words with examples from the text.

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School Principal




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ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE

Class - X


Instructions:






SECTION - A


1. Read the passage carefully : Education of a child starts from the family and mother is the first teacher. But, the irony in India is that although the deity of education is a female i.e. Goddess Saraswati according to the Hinduism, innumerable number of women are illiterate. They do not remain uneducated by their own wish but they are forbidden from receiving education because of the patriarchal system in our society. Right from the early Vedic period people have been celebrating the birth of a son, but in those days daughters born into a family were not neglected but were educated properly. However, the scene changed during the later Vedic Age and the daughters were considered a social burden. Only the girls belonging to upper class families enjoyed the right of education and got proper nourishment. In medieval period the conditions deteriorated for the females and even in royal families. Girl could not get the same status as the boys. In Muslim households they were taught at their homes while Hindu girls enjoyed the privilege of getting primary education along with the boys in schools. The prevalence of child marriage was excessively practised. However, in the nineteenth century many social reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Annie Besant, M. G. Ranade, Joytiba Phule, Swami Dayanand Saraswati etc. came forward for the emancipation of women in India. Especially Raja Ram Mohan Roy advocated female education. Since then there has been tremendous progress in every field but unfortunately still the girls are neglected. In most of the families the birth of a girl child is not desired and if accepted they are thought inferior to boys and their education is not considered important because it seems a wastage of money to most of the parents. They think it unreasonable because afterwards they would be compelled to spend a heavy amount on their dowry. So the female literacy rate is unsatisfactory and it has a direct impact upon the overall development of a nation and its population growth. If India wants to be one of the developed nations it must concentrate on female education because if we educate a man, we educate an individual but if we educate a woman we educate an

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entire family. Again the root cause of all problems facing the women is lack of education. If all women are educated, then all problems like female infanticide, dowry, female suicides, domestic battering, malnutrition of women, child marriage and other related atrocities would vanish from India Education provides an essential qualification to fulfill certain economic, political and cultural functions and improves women’s socio economic status. It brings reduction in inequalities. If their standard of living is improved, it will indirectly uplift the level of society. If they are financially strong they will take proper care of their children and provide them with good education. 1.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the following

statements briefly. (a) Women are not allowed to receive education because ………. (b) In medieval period the conditions ………….. (c) People consider education of girls a sheer wastage of money because …………… (d) The root cause of the atrocities against women is ……… (e) The financial independence of women helps ………… (f) In Muslim families, girls were taught …………. 1.2. Answer the following questions briefly. (a) What is the irony about education in India? (b) How can education help women? 1.3. Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following (a) declined (Para 2) (b) cruelties (Para 3)

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2. Read the following passage carefully. Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals and are part of the family of toothed whales that include Orcas and pilot whales. They are found worldwide, mostly in shallow seas of the continental shelves, and are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid. Dolphin colouration varies, but they are generally grey in color with darker backs than the rest of their bodies. Dolphins consume a variety of prey including fish, squid and crustaceans. It is difficult to estimate population numbers since there are many different species spanning a large geographic area. Like bats, dolphins use echolocation to navigate and hunt, bouncing high pitched sounds off objects, and listening for the echoes. Most species live in shallow areas of tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world. Five species live in the world’s rivers. Dolphins are well known for their agility and playful behaviour, making them a favourite of wildlife watchers. Many species will leap out of the water, spy-hop (rise vertically out of the water to view their surroundings) and follow ships, often synchronizing their movements with one another. Scientists believe that dolphins conserve energy by swimming alongside ships, a practice known as bow-riding. Dolphins live in social groups of five to several hundred. They use echolocation to find prey and often hunt together by surrounding a school of fish, trapping them and taking turns swimming through the school and catching fish. Dolphins will also follow seabirds, other whales and fishing boats to feed opportunistically on the fish they scare up or discard. To prevent drowning while sleeping only half of the dolphin’s brain goes to sleep while the other half remains awake so they can continue to breathe.

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On the basis of your reading the above passage, complete the following sentence by choosing the correct options from those given below (a) Dolphins are mostly found in ………..

(i) deep seas (ii) all kind of seas

(iii) shallow seas (iv) deep rivers

(b) Dolphins swim along side ships ……….

(i) to conserve energy

(ii) to help ships sail faster.

(iii) in search of their prey.

(iv) to attack their prey.

(c) They use echolocation to ……..

(i) find food for themselves

(ii) find ships in the sea

(iii) be with their group.

(iv) to enjoy themselves

(d) Dolphin‟s brain remains half active while sleeping ……….

(i) to look their surroundings

(ii) to find their prey.

(iii) to prevent drowning.

(iv) to save themselves from ships.

(e) The word‟ agility‟ means ------------

(i) slow moving. (ii) perfection

(iii) quickness (iv) gracefulness

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3. Read the following poem carefully.

I remember, I remember The house where I was born, The little window where the sun Came peeping in at morn; He never came a wink too soon Nor brought too long a day; But now, I often wish the night Had borne my breath away. I remember, I remember The roses, red and white, The violets, and the lily-cups- Those flowers made of light The lilacs where the robin built, And where my brother set The laburnum on his birthday,- The tree is living yet! I remember, I remember Where I was used to swing, And thought the air must rush as fresh To swallows on the wing; My spirit flew in feathers then

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That is so heavy now, And summer pools could hardly cool The fever on my brow.

I remember, I remember The fir trees dark and high; I used to think their slender tops Were close against the sky: It was a childish ignorance’ But now it is little joy To know I’m farther off from Heaven Than when I was a boy. On the basis of your reading of the above given poem, complete the following sentences by choosing the correct options from those given below and writing them in the answer sheet with the correct option numbers. (a) The poet remembers his childhood with ………. (i) Pain (ii) Nostalgia (iii) Unhappiness (iv) Love

(b) The length of the day always seemed …….. to the poet. (i) too long (ii) too short (iii) just right (iv) not right

(c) The poet‟s childhood home was perhaps in ………… (i) the town (ii) the city (iii) a metropolitan city (iv) the countryside

(d) The tree that was planted by the poet‟s brother was a ……… (i) rose tree (ii) violet tree (iii) laburnum tree (iv) lily shrub

(e) The pharse „farther off from heaven‟ suggests that the poet is ………. (i) very happy (ii) a little happy (iii) sad (iv) contented

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SECTION – B (Writing – 25 Marks)

4. Sumit is Sports Captain of Central School Lucknow. The annual sports day is

to be held after 15 days. He has to inform the house captains that they have to

submit the names of the participants to him in a week. A student cannot take

part in more than four events. Write the notice in about 50 words.

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5. You are Anit of S.K. Public School. Your school has just got a new auditorium

constructed for school activities. In about 100 words write a description of it

including its amenities.

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6. You are Sohan/Seema from Mordabad. You recently visited your uncle who lives in Delhi. You were invited to a marriage party at Patel Nagar and you commuted by Metro for the first time. You were very excited since it was your first trip by the Metro. Write an email in about 120 words to a friend sharing your experience and excitement.

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Date:

From:

Subject:

To:

Dear sir

Regards

Name

7. It was raining heavily, the street lights had gone off and I was returning ………. Complete the story in about 150 words, providing an appropriate title to it.

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8. Complete the following passage by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones given below. Wildlife conservation in India occupies a total area …….. (a) about 3.29 million sq. kms. (b) ……….. contains floral and faunal species, mammals, reptiles, insects and birds. The Wildlife conservation in India (c) ……. become the most popular holiday destination because of (d) ….. diverseness. In India there (e) …… 571 sanctuaries and reserve parks that are protected by the Indian Government, mainly (f) …… for the protection of the extinct species of animals and birds. Predators, Carnivores and Herbivores, all are (g) ……. important to maintain the vital ecological processes. India has over 500 animals sanctuaries, referred (h) …… as Wildlife Sanctuaries (IUCN Category IV Protected Area). (a) (i) in (ii) of (iii) for (iv) about (b) (i) That (ii) It (iii) What (iv) In (c) (i) is (ii) has (iii) had (iv) will (d) (i) with (ii) its (iii) their (iv) our (e) (i) is (ii) were (iii) are (iv) about (f) (i) means (ii) meant (iii) meaning (iv) mean (g) (i) equal (ii) possibly (iii) crucial (iv) equally (h) (i) with (ii) in (iii) of (iv) to

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9. Read the given headlines and complete the reports that follow by choosing the correct answers from the options given below. (a) CHIEF SEEKS MORE TIME FROM CBI

NEW DELHI: Army chief General VK Singh ……… the CBI for more time to provide details on his allegation that he was offered Rs 14 crore bribe.

(i) has asked (ii) was asking (iii) asked (iv) asks (b) RS 1 CR TO THE WIFE OF ACCIDENT VICTIM The Delhi high court ……. a compensation of Rs. 1 crore to the widow of a businessman who died in a road accident five years ago.

(i) would be awarding (ii) has awarded

(iii) had awarded (iv) is awarded (c) DEATH PENALTY TO THREE FOR KILLING GIRL OVER PROPERTY NEW DELHI: A man, along with his daughter and son, ……. death penalty by

a Delhi court for burning alive his daughter-in-law to corner her property (i) has been given (ii) has given

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(iii) was given (iv) have been given (d) THREE HELD FOR VEHICLE THEFT

NEW DELHI: Three persons, including a juvenile, ……….. for their alleged involvement in several theft cases in the national capital and four stolen motorcycles were recovered from their possession, the police said. (i) are arrested (ii) were arrested (iii) have arrested (iv) was arrested

10. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each of these line.

Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet. The first one has

been done for you as an example.

Error correction

A certain man planted a rose and watered them them it

faithfully and before it blossoms, he examined it. (a) ……. ………

He see the bud that would soon blossom, but (b) …….. ………

noticed thorns upon the stem. But he thought, (c) …….. ………

“ How can some beautiful flower come from a plant (d) ……. ………

burdened with so much sharp thorns?” Saddened by this (e) ……. ……

thought, he neglected to watered the rose, and just before (f) ……. ………

it was ready to bloom… it died. So ,it was with (g) ….. …….

people. Within every soul their is a rose. (h) …… ………

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11. Arrange the following words/phrases to form meaningful sentences.

(a) is/woman/noblest/the/God/of/creation (b) has/role/a/major/she/play/to/on/this earth (c) highly/has been/she/by/praised/the great/all/men (d) Rig vedic/period/was/during the/her/status/on a par/men/with

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12. Read the conversation given below and complete the paragraph that follows.

Halku : The landlord has come. Take out the money you have set aside. Wife : But there are only three hundred rupees. If you give them to him, where is the blanket going to come from? Halku : Don’t worry. I will figure out some other plan. Halku told his wife that the landlord had come, she should take (a) ………….. His wife said that (b) ……….. and asked him if he gave them to him (c) ……… Halku assured her not to worry (d) ………..

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SECTION-D (LITERATURE-25 MARKS)

13.

A. Read the extract given below and answer the questions/complete the sentences that follow by choosing the most appropriate options

“And, my dear, lay on more trills:

Audiences enjoy such frills.”

(a) Who speaks these lines and to whom?

(i) The frog to the nightingale

(ii) The owl to the duck

(iii) The nightingale to the owl

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13. 13.

(iv) Monte Cristo to the frog

(b) The speaker asks the listener to (i) leave the tree (ii) sing melodiously (iii) add variety to her song (iv) sing softly (c) The speaker gets benefited as ……. (i) all start appreciating him (ii) he gets money (iii) he gets fame (iv) he learns singing

B Read the extract given below and answer briefly the questions that follow Tortured by doubt and remorse, he sat down in the glow of charcoal sigri to wait.

(a) Who is tortured by doubt and remorse? (b) Why is it so? (c) What is he waiting for? C Read the extract given below and answer briefly the question that follow “I don’t call that delicate, stepping into a dead man’s shoes in such haste”

(a) Who makes this comment? (b) What prompts the speaker to say this? (c) Bring out the significance of this statement.

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14. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each. (a) What were the narrator’s feeling for the boys at first? What change did they

undergo and why? (b) “Mrs. Packletide indulges in no more big game shooting”. What put her off

from going on further hunts? (c) What message does the poet wish to give in the poem, “ The Frog and the

Nightingale”? (d) What is the theme of the sonnet, “Not Marble nor the Gilded monuments”? (e) What brings about a change in the postmaster?

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15. Imagine you are Lucia. You have been told by the nurse in the hospital that you have

completely recovered from your illness and you can go home tomorrow. You are very

happy and thankful to your brothers. Write a diary entry in about 150 words,

expressing your gratitude to your brothers and mentioning your future plans.

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You are Abel Merryweather. On the eve of your marriage with Mrs. Shorrocks you decide to describe your feelings in your diary. Write the diary entry in about 150 words.

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