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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT I ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE CLASS-X

Time: 3 hrs M.Marks:70

Section A: Reading: 20 Marks

Section B: Writing and Grammar: 25 Marks

Section C: Literature Textbook and Long Reading Text: 25 Marks

General Instructions:

• All the questions are compulsory.

• You may attempt any section at a time.

• All the questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.

SECTION A (READING)

Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (8 Marks)

SET A ROUTINE FOR GOOD HEALTH

• When the body works with the rhythms of nature, then it is able to function at its best. Our

body is programmed to work with the cycles of day and night and the seasons throughout the

year. If we honour our body by working within these cycles, we are more inclined to have good

health, lots of energy and a calm mind.

• The best time to wake up is between 6 am to 8 am. The first thing, drink a glass of warm water

with a squeeze of lemon juice in it.

• Urinate, then clear your bowel .Make this a habit. After this, wash hands and face. Brush teeth.

Scrape the tongue of built- up amal (toxin) using a tongue scraper or metal spoon. Scrape

gently twice down the middle and once either side of the tongue.

• Dry body brush yourself for five minutes, starting at the feet and working up the body. Then

go for a daily self-massage routine using warmed sesame oil. Bathe in warm water, never hot

or cold.

• Then exercise gently- do yoga, walk or breathe in deeply. Dress in clean clothes.

• Whatever be your choice for breakfast, limit salt intake ; avoid oily, fatty, fried foods, alcohol,

caffeine, red meat, hot spices, chemicals, preservatives, cheese, yogurt and soya sauce.

• Before breakfast, sip hot water often throughout the morning, for about 30 to 60 minutes.

• Make it a regular routine to have your lunch between 12 midday- 1pm. It goes without saying,

clean hands before eating. Lunch needs to be the biggest meal of a day as the digestive fire of

pitta is at its peak.

• Consider having 1/8th teaspoon fresh grated ginger with a few drops lemon juice before lunch

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and follow with a few sips of warm water. Choose foods such as soups, whole grain breads,

grains, salads, steamed or stir-fried vegetables, beans or legumes.

• Avoid drinking with meals. Warm water can be sipped 5minutes after eating to aid digestion.

Sit quietly for 5 minutes after eating. Include a gentle walk of 5 to 15 minutes to aid digestion.

• Practice the art of having dinner early- preferable between 6 pm and 7:30 pm. Consider having

1/8 teaspoon fresh grated ginger with few drops lemon juice before dinner, follow with a few

sips of warm water.

• Eat a light dinner comprising fresh vegetables, salads, cooked vegetables, whole grains, and

legumes, followed by something sweet.

• Always leave 3 hours between dinner and going to bed. Only consume warm herbal teas after

dinner or warm water. Try to avoid stressful activity in the evening. Retire to bed by 10 to 10:

30 pm. Do not read, eat or watch TV while eating or in bed.

• How about trying to limit your intake of animal’s meat? It really helps to stay fit and have a

long healthy life

On the basis of the reading of the above passage, answer the following questions briefly

(1x8=8)

A) When does our body function at its best?

b) What do we get if we work within the rhythm of nature?

c) What should gentle morning exercise include?

d) Why lunch should be the biggest meal of the day?

e) Which things are to be avoided during breakfast?

f) What is recommended by the writer before dinner and lunch?

g) What is the suggestion of the writer at the end?

H) What is the central theme of the passage?

Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (12 Marks)

You hope to do several things every day. At the end of each day, most of them are not done. You may

be using a ‘to- do- list’ but discover in short while that it is not helping you much. Tasks keep adding to

it. In a few weeks, it starts looking like a list of things you will never do and you feel stressed about it.

Making a to –do- list is not enough. It is useful only when you understand the key aspects of it and

work on it further.

To begin with, recognize that a to-do –list is only a pool of tasks. It is just a raw collection that gives

you no idea of how you will get to it. To make it useful you have to define the ‘when’. Entering detail

about when you will do the different tasks, gives to- do- list a meaning .When you begin creating a



schedule, your focus shifts to how long you have to work on each task to complete it. This way you

are forced to be realistic about your goals.

You cannot do all the tasks on the list on the same day. So, you should learn to prioritise. Rank the

tasks using numbers or group them using letters of the alphabet, according to the order of importance.

Now start working according to the schedule where your schedule went wrong by paying close

attention to how you are spending the day.

Some of the possible reasons are: you waste time, made mistake in assessing how much time a task

would take or deal with ‘urgent’ tasks frequently. If the reason is wasting time, learn to concentrate

on your work. If you made a mistake in time assessment, prepare a more realistic schedule.

Another way to prioritise tasks is based on the creative energy they require. Separate the tasks into

creative and boring ones. This approach helps you to stay productive even during cheerless parts of

the day.

Making schedule for items in your to-do-list does not promise that all of them are accomplished. But

you can at least be strategic about what is left behind and feel happy that you achieved what you

accommodated in the finite space. This way you can begin the next day on a confident note rather

than feeling helpless and frustrated about failing.

(i) Answer the following questions briefly: (2x4=8)

(a) What makes a ‘to-do-list’ useful?

(b) Why is the ‘to-do-list’ described as a raw collection?

(c) What is prioritising?

(d) How do you become realistic about your goals?

(ii) Find a word in the passage which conveys similar meaning as the following: (1x4=4)

a) many

b)worked

c)compelled

d)Rank things according to importance

Section B: Writing and Grammar: 25 Marks

Q.3 Given below is an extract from an article in ‘ Newsweek’:

‘For years ,I ate fast food because it was efficient and cheap .I had no idea I could be damaging my

health ‘ says Aporva ,56, a maintenance worker with heart disease.

Write a letter to the editor of the Newspaper o9n the health hazards caus3ed by junk food using

your own ideas and given in the input. Your answer should be 100-120 words.



Globalization—even globalized food habits –craze for fast food---mushroomed—fast food tasty but bad

for health –junk causes obesity and indigestion—good for junkies only.

Q.4 Write a story on the given outline in about 150-200 words (10 Marks)

A miser loses a purse of a hundred pieces of gold-in great distress –goes to town mayor says he must

offer a reward-offers reward of ten pieces of gold –the mayor announce this –a few days later a farmer

comes to the miser-he has picked up the purse-return it to the miser –miser counts the money a

hundred pieces of gold- thanks the farmer-the farmer ask for the reward – miser says there were a

hundred and ten pieces in the purse, so the farmer has already taken his reward of ten pieces-they

quarrel –farmer appeals to the judge – the judge hear the case , and ask for the purse-sees that it only

holds a hundred pieces-decided it cannot be the miser’s purse – so gives the purse to farmer-the

miser had overreached himself.

Q.5 Complete the paragraph given below by filling in each of the blanks with the help of suitable

option. (3 Marks)

On (i)______________ the noise, some other women and children (ii)_____________the locality

reached (iii)__________. They tried to stop the quarrel but it (iv)___________all in vain. The two

mothers (v) __________came to blows. At last (vi)____________-people called the police to sort out

the matter.

(a)ihear ii.(a) for iii(a)their iv(a)is v(a) utmost vi(a) a

(b) hearing (b) of (b)there (b)are (b) almost (b) an

(c) heard (c) in (c) here (c) was (c) always (c) the

(d)was hearing (d) at (d)afar (d) were (d) ever (d) some

Q. 6 The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect

word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct question number. Remember to

underline the word you have supplied. The first correction has been done as an example (4

Marks)

Incorrect Correct

A rainy day in summer brings relief to all e.g. bring brings

human beings and also to animal. (a)______ ______

A farmer welcome the rain because (b)______ ______

it gives new life for his crops. Children (c)______ ______

come out to play on the over flowing streets. (d)______ ______

They splash water. Elders took tea and gossip (e)______

______

In a cool breeze. Birds also welcome the (f)_______ ______

first showers. Butterflies drown them in (g)_______ _______



muddy water. Everyone are in a happy mood. (h)______ ______

Q.7 Rearrange the following to form meaningful sentence. The first one has been done as an

example for you. (3 Marks)

Example: Physical exercise/for/essential/is /health/good

Physical exercise is essential for good health.

a. everyday/it/practised/be/must

b. activates/body/it/mind/both/and

c. diseases/take/avoid/daily/exercise/and

Section C: Literature Textbook and Long Reading Text: 25 Marks

Q.8. Read the extract and answer the following questions. [1x3=3Marks]

Neither stones nor prayers nor sticks.

Insults or complaints or bricks

Stilled the frog's determination

To display his heart's elation.

But one night a nightingale

In the moonlight cold and pale

Perched upon the sumac tree

Casting forth her melody.

1. Why did all efforts to stop the frog fail?

2. Why did the frog continue to sing?

3. What rhyme scheme is used here?

Or

Henry, I've been thinking about that bureau of grandfather's that's in his bedroom. You

know I always wanted to have it after he died.

1 Who speaks these words and to whom?

2. What does 'bureau' in the passage mean?

3. What light does this speech throw on the character of the speaker?

Q.9. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.

(2x4=8 marks) 1. Why didn't Luigi, the

driver, approve of the two boys?

2. How does the poet want to immortalize his friend?

3. What does Mrs. Slater ask Victoria not to do? Why?



4. Why did Ali give up hunting?

Q.10. Read the following lines:

‘As for Loona Bimberton, she refused to look at an illustrated, paper for weeks, and her letter of thanks

for the gift of a tiger-claw brooch was a model, of repressed emotions. The

luncheon party she declined; there are limits beyond which repressed emotions become dangerous."

Take a clue 'from these lines, think of what' others take of your achievements which you feel proud

of. Make a diary entry of your feelings when you begin to realize how human glory and vanity are of

no importance. (4 marks)

Or

'The haughty temper of the official had quite left him in his sorrow and anxiety, and had laid bare his

human heart. He knew at once that this was the letter the old man had been waiting for': it must be

from his daughter Miriam'.

How should an officer behave with those who come to seek his help and guidance or for some favor?

How do the people expect him to' discharge his duties? Prepare a speech on the good qualities of

an officer.

Q11. What kind of illness caught, the child Helen? What kind of experience was it for her?

Or

Helen was gifted with an exceptional sense of smell. Exemplify the statement. (10marks)



SET-1

CLASS-X ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE

S A-II

TIME - 3 hrs M.M-70

Marking scheme

Section A : Reading :20 marks

Section B : Writing and Grammar : 25 Marks

Section C : Literature Textbook and Long reading text : 25Marks

General Instructions:

1. The marking scheme provides general guidelines to reduce subjectivity and maintain uniformity.

The answers given in the marking scheme are the best suggested answers.

2. Marks to be awarded as per the instructions provided in the marking scheme.

3. Alternative answers may be accepted. Proportional marks are awarded for evaluation purpose.

Section -A Reading

Q.1. Mark for each correct answer (1*8=8 marks)

a) When the body works with rhythm of nature it functions at its best.

b) Working within the rhythm of nature provides us good health, lots of energy and calm mind.

c) Gentle morning exercise includes yoga, walking, breathing deeply.

d) Lunch should be the biggest meal of the day as the digestive fire of pitta is at its peak.

e) Oily, fatty, fried foods, alcohol, caffeine, red meat etc. should be avoided during breakfast.

f) Fresh grated ginger and a few drops of lemon juice is recommended before lunch and dinner.

g) The writer suggests that animal meat should be taken at a minimal quantity.

h) Setting a routine for good health is the central theme of the passage.

Q.2. Answer

(i) (2*4=8)

(a) Understanding the key aspects of a 'to - do - list ' makes it useful .

(b) 'To-do-list' doesn't clear when the work will be accompalished. It contains the task onlyand not

the details about them. So it has been described as a raw collection.

(c) Prioritising is ranking the tasks on the 'to-do-list' in order of their importance.

(d) By prioritising our tasks,make the best use of time and thus become realistic about our goals.

(ii) (1*4=4)

(a) Several

(b) Stressed

(c) forced

(d) prioritize

Section - B (Writing and Grammar )

Q.3 Letter writing (5 Marks)

Objective : To use an appropriate style and to plan , organize and present ideas coherently.

Content : 3 marks

format : 2 marks



Under content , credit should be given for the candidate's originality in presenting ideas.

Q4. story Writing (10 marks )

Objective : To use an appropriate style and to plan , organize and present ideas coherently

Content : 4 marks

Expression : 3 marks

Fluency : 3 marks

Q.5 Completing the passage (3 marks)

(i) hearing

(ii) of

(iii) there

(iv) was

(v) almost

(vi) some

Q6. Editing (4 marks)

incorrect correct

(a) animal animals

(b) welcome welcomes

(c) for to

(d) on in

(e) took take

(f) a the

(g) them themselves

(h) are is

Q7. (3 marks)

(a) It must be practised everyday

(b) it activates both mind and body

(c) Take exercise daily and avoid diseases

Section - C (Literature text book and long reading text)

Q8. (3 marks)

8. Ans. 1. All efforts to quieten the frog failed because of, the frog's stubbornness.

2. The frog continued to sing as he wanted to take full pleasure out of his singing.

3. The rhyme scheme used here is aa, bb, cc ... .

Or

1. These lines are spoken by Mrs Slater to her husband Henry Slater.

2. a desk of drawers.



3. The speech shows that Mrs Slater is extremely mean and greedy.

9. Ans. 1. The driver, Luigi, did not approve of the two boys selling wild strawberries. He was

suspicious of the boys in shabby dresses. He thought the boys might cheat them. He felt that

they would be able to get fruit of better quality in the city.

2. The poet has sung praises of his friend in his poetry. Wars and forces of nature will not be

able to destroy his poetry. The future generations will read his poetry and will remember his

friend. Thus he has immortalised his friend.

3. Mrs Slater is a very clever woman. She asks her daughter Victoria not to utter a word about

the clock and the bureau of the grandfather which they have removed to their room. She

does so because she fears the girl might disclose their secret in innocence.

4. When Ali was young, he was a skilful hunter. He could easily see the earth-brown partridge,

almost invisible to his companions and the hounds. His sharp eyes could easily track down the

hare crouching in the yellow brown scrub. Ali was successful where others were a bitter

failure. He seldom missed the game and his mark. Ali had a daughter, Miriam, who was

married to a soldier. Her marriage proved to be a turning point in his life. He bade a goodbye

to hunting.

10. Ans. Saturday, 5 September, 20 ........

9:30 p.m. '

It is strange how one is puffed up with pride on getting momentary

praise for his worldly achievements. People are so much lost in

their day-to-day activities that they do not bother what you have achieved. They are

concerned with their own self. I too prided

myself of becoming the Miss College Beauty only yesterday. I began

to extol myself to the skies for, having been blessed with fairy – like beauty. I compared myself

to the best beauty queen of the world. But alas! the realization that I was just an ordinary

creature with just fair complexion and sharp features came too sooner than later.I felt what

was needed was the inner beauty, the beauty of the true mind and pure heart. The world, I

have begun to realize, loves lofty minds and appreciates such people as have noble qualities.

Physical beauty is fleeting, goodness always prevails. Man's good actions are cherished more

than his outward beauty.



Or

Dear friends, I wish to highlight some prominent attributes that a good officer should cultivate

in himself to win the acclaim of those whom he is called upon to serve There is no doubt that

officer remain burdened with work and are likely to lose patience and polite manners. But the

true test of a good officer lies in handling even the toughest job skilfully in the trying times.

He should have tact and willingness to perform his duties to the best of his abilities. He may

not be able to please everybody but he can., satisfy the people with his' polite and sweet

temperament and etiquettes. Those who come to seek his favours should go satisfied and

grudging even if he is not able to do what they expect of him. Keeping himself cool and not

losing his temper will surely help him do maximum public service, besides not taxing himself

with physical exertions or mental tensions. A good officer ought to have sincerity and devotion

in his work besides zeal to be helpful and accommodating to others.

Thank you.

11. Helen was just nineteen months old when she was struck by a strange illness. They called

it acute congestion of the stomach and brain. When the fever was gone, there was great

rejoicing in the family. But no one, not even the doctor, knew that Helen would ever see or

hear again. Helen recalls how her mother would calm and comfort her during the illness.

She felt her eyes very hot and dry. Everything went dim and dim each day. Gradually she got

used to her silence and darkness. It was then nothing short of a nightmare. Only the

memories of the seen world remained with her for ever Those memories filled her mind

with joy. She would often remember .the glimpses of broad, green fields, a luminous sky

and flowers.. She feels satisfied and says, "If we have once seen, the day is ours, and what

the day has shown."

Or

Helen Keller possessed the sense of smell to an unusual degree. Some people called it her

"sixth sense". When she was a child, she smelled everything and knew where she was, or

what neighbour's house she was passing by the distinctive odours. In her book, she recalls:

"I used to feel along the square stiff boxwood hedges, and, guided by the sense of smell

would find the first violets and lilies". From the odour coming from the earth, she knew that

it always precedes a thunderstorm. One beautiful spring morning she became aware of a



subtle fragrance in the air. Soon she recognized it to be the odour of the mimosa blossoms.

She felt her way to the mimosa tree in no time. She had become an expert in odours. When

preparations for making barbecue were being made, the savoury odour of the meat made

her hungry long before the tables were set. Thus, the sense of smell, like the sense of touch,

helped her a lot in her education, as in life.



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