sslc english first and second paper 5 model question papers

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER ENGLISH [PAPER 1]

Class X

Time: 221

Hours

Max.Marks: 100

SECTION A VOCABULARY [20 MARKS] PART - I

(1) Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word: [5x1=5]

Even as a child Bharat had enjoyed playing with bricks. He would place one on top of the other and make a soaring (i) tower. He liked to help the workers when they renovated (ii) a house on his street and would try to figure out (iii) the plan of the house. Now as a man, he runs his own construction company and is involved in the exacting (iv) work of building offices and guest houses for large international companies .These companies are convinced that his accomplishment (v)

is the best that is available in the city.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

(a) Wounding (a) repaired (a) calculate (a) tiring (a) skill

(b) rising (b) constructed (b) understand (b) perfect (b) achievement

(c) increasing (c) decorated (c) guess (c) accurate (c) establishment

(d) flying (d) destroyed (d) decide (d) challenging (d) work

(2) Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word: (5x1=5) Besides the two World wars, the 20th century saw several (i) regional wars

which were full of brutality (ii) with an irreverent (iii) attitude towards life in

general. However, with the world economy having improved in the 21st

century we tend to feel we are living now as a privileged generation with

more comfort and less wars. But are we really a privileged lot? Do we not

tremble in panic (iv) every time we hear of a bomb blast in a public place

and are we not deeply worried when we hear of kidnappings and murders

for material gain? We will, and can be, a privileged (v)

generation only if all

of us make a meaningful attempt to respect human life and aim at living in

peace, harmony and contentment with one another, without fear and

without ill-will or hatred towards anyone.

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(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

(a) many (a) humaneness (a) involved (a) joy (a) deprived

(b) no (b) dignity (b) considerate (b)indifference (b) empowered

(c) insignificant (c) generosity (c) spiritual (c) calmness (c) abandoned

(d) few (d) kindness (d) respectful (d) bravery (d) incapable

PART - II Answer any ten of the following

[10x1=10] 3. The common expansion of CCTV is

a) Charged channel television b) Closed channel television

c) Closed-circuit television d) Checked-circuit television

4. Choose the sentence that is correct in its meaning:

a) We will set sail

b) We will set

for Japan next week,

sale

5. Replace the underlined word with its equivalent American English word:

for Japan next week.

If you take the lift

looking for on your right.

to the tenth floor you will find the office you are

6. Which of the words given below can be placed after the word car a compound word?

to form

a) street b) park c) house d) top

7. What is the plural form of the word locus?

a)locuses b) loci c) locae

8. Attach a prefix to the word taken from the list given below to complete

the sentence.

She was __taken for his mother as the child looked just like her.

a) un- b) en- c) mis- d) dis-

9. Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs

given below to convey the same meaning.

I will search a) look upon b) look up to c) look up d) look at

the dictionary for the meaning of this word.

10. Separate the syllables of any one of the following words:

a) agriculture b) monument c) duties


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11. Choose the appropriate word to make a meaningful sentence:

He likes to ________ his favourite TV serial the whole hour.

a) see b) watch

12. Construct a sentence using one of the words given below:

a) earnest b)earnestly c) earnestness

13. Reframe the sentence using the underlined word as a verb:

The teacher gave a definition14. Which of the two sentences given below conveys the following meaning?

of the formula through an illustration.

They did not succeed in any other subjecta) These are the only students successful in the Mathematics test.

b) These are the students successful only in the Mathematics test.

SECTION B GRAMMAR [25 MARKS]

PART - I Respond to the following as directed [10x1=10]

15. Which of the options given below will suit the following sentence? (If the driver had been alert). a) the accident can be avoided

b) the accident could be avoided

c) the accident could have been avoided

16. Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

He answered my question instantly a) S V O A b) S V C A c) S V IO DO

17. Choose the correct question tag for the following statement:

Students should be allowed to use the library everyday ? a) Should they b) Isnt it c) Shouldnt they 18. Complete the sentence:

No other girl in the class is . Kamala. a) most clever as b) more cleverer as c) as clever as


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19. Choose the sentence which correctly conveys the meaning of the

sentence given below:

Nobody can forget how India won her freedom. a) Everyone cannot forget how India won her freedom.

b) Everyone can remember how India won her freedom.

c) Everyone cannot remember how India won her freedom.

20. Complete the sentence :

the rain, the match continued. a) In the event of b) In spite of c) Because of 21. Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:

He agreed . me a computer. a) buy b) buying c) to buy

22. Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence:

The farmers were keen . the fields before the monsoon.

a) for harvesting b) on harvesting c) to harvesting

23. Choose the appropriate article to complete the sentence:

I have brought you a collection of . award winning books of this year. a) a b) an c) the

24. Choose the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence:

The people stood the road to watch the procession go by. a) across b) along c)on

PART - II Answer All the Questions

Rewrite as directed. [5x2=10]

25. From the context of the two sentences given below form a single sentence. Anand heard that he had won the first prize. Anand jumped with joy. 26. Rewrite this sentence using the passive voice:

I had sharpened my pencil and I had used it to sketch the diagram.


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27. Rewrite this sentence in direct speech:

Pritam asked the shopkeeper whether he would exchange the defective torch which he had bought from him the previous day.

28. From the context of the two sentences given below form a single sentence using the If clause. The glass falls. The glass breaks. 29. Read the following sentences about Smithas family and write an observation in a single sentence using any one of the degrees of comparison.

Smitha is 5 feet tall Kumar is 4.5 feet tall. Prem is 5.5 feet tall. Nina is 3.5 feet tall. Mohan is 6 feet tall.

PART - III (30) Punctuate the following sentence: [5x1=5] The teacher said be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room

SECTION C (PROSE- 15 MARKS) PART - I

Answer briefly any five of the following questions : [5x2=10] (Your answer should not exceed 30 words) 31. What was the beggars true identity? Why did Hughie mistake him to be

a beggar? 32. Why did art find a place even in concentration camps?

33. What quality of character is expected to be inherent in a student?

34. What will the future be if the Himalayan glaciers become ice-free?

35. How is the world of domestic workers invisible?

36. Describe how ringing of migrant birds is done.

37. What were the contributions of the Cholas towards art and culture?


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PART - II

Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions . Your paragraph should NOT exceed 120 words: [1 x 5=5]

38. (a) How does Baron Hausburg prove to be a model millionaire?

(OR)

(b) Write a short note on Bird Migration

(OR)

(c) Trace the plight of domestic workers in our country and state what change in the employers attitude could make their lives better

SECTION D [POETRY 20 MARKS] PART - I

Quote from memory one of the following extracts: [1x5=5] 39. (a)The first five lines of the poem Migrant Bird;

(or) (b) Five lines of the poem Going for water from we heard, we knew.. to a silver blade.

PART - II

Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the questions given below each set: [5x1=5] 40. A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she Sings. (i) Who is the child referred to here? (ii) What emotion does the mother display?

41. If you can meet with triumph and disaster; And treat those two impostors just the same Why are triumph and disaster portrayed as impostors?

42. Now drops that floated on the pool


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Like pearls, and now a silver blade.

By these lines would you say that the poet and his friends saw the brook

or heard the brook?

43. Our knees tremble sorely in the stooping.

We fall upon our faces, .

Why do the childrens knees tremble?

PART - III

Read the following lines from the poems you have studied and answer the questions given below . [5 X 1 = 5]

44. The globes my world. The clouds my kin.

I care not where the world begins.

I spread my wings through all the din.

Pick out the rhyming words in these lines.

45. If you can dream and not make dreams your master;

If you can think and not make thoughts your aim;

If you can meet with triumph and disaster;

And treat those two impostors just the same;

Bring out the rhyme scheme used in these lines.

46. But once with in the wood, we paused

Identify the words which make this sentence an example of the

figure of speech called Alliteration.

47. The reddest flower would look as pale as snow.

Identify the figure of speech employed in this line.

48.O ye wheels

Stop! Be silent for to-day!

Name the figure of speech used in the above line.

PART - IV

Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions: Your paragraph should not exceed 120 words. [1 x 5 = 5]


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49. (a) How does Lampman picturise a millionaire?

(OR)

(b) Describe the experience of the children who went to fetch water from the woods. (OR)

(c) Bring out the efforts of the Shilpi in his attempt at shaping a raw stone into a sculpture.

SECTION E [LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS 20 marks] PART - I

50.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : [5x2=10]

Discipline is the most essential virtue you should acquire when you are young. It is a complex quality. It shapes your mind to religious, social and economic patterns when you grow up to be an active citizen. At a young age, we do not realize the value of discipline, As children, we merely long for unlimited freedom, without understanding the meaning of discipline. An athlete disciplines himself and keeps himself fit. He refrains from smoking, observes good food habits and keeps good health.. Discipline increases the human energy and implies control, resistance and adjustment. Our energy is saved and made vital for a good output.

Questions: a. The word essential means:

(a)necessary (b) important (c) compulsory

b. How does discipline aid a citizen?

c. Why dont children want discipline?

d. Mention some ways in which an athlete maintains discipline.

e. How is discipline beneficial to human beings?

51. Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences:[5 X1=5] a. My uncle is richest man in the village.

b. Many people behaves rudely now-a-days.

c. A American lives near my house.

d. The dog fell along the river.


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e. Each of the cycles are damaged.

52. Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions in one or two sentences of your own: [5x1=5]

a. What do you see in the picture?

b. How many persons are on the bike?

c. Do you think a bike should carry more than two

persons? Give a reason for your answer.

d. what would be the danger of riding triples on a bike? e. What would you do if you saw your friend riding a

bike in this manner?


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MODEL QUESTION PAPER ENGLISH PAPER II

Class: X Time: 2 1/2 hrs Max marks: 100

SECTION A NON-DETAILED (35 MARKS) 1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form a complete meaningful paragraph: [5x1=5] Kumar watched (i) __________________ flying in a (ii) ________________ and remembered the time when he had see (iii) ____________________ and his father had told him that the birds had come there to stay only (iv) _______ and would soon leave the (v) ____________ and return to their home in the Artic.

i) for a short while ii) the migratory birds iii) the place of their sojourn iv) nestlings in Vedangthangal v) streamlined V

2. Read the following sentences and identify the character / speaker: [5 x 1 = 5]

i. I will call you Goldy. ii. I shall perform some magic tricks.

iii. Help! Save me from drowning.

iv. At least we could spend some time together.

v. Ive been in search of a model to pose as Judas Iscariot.

3) Match the following appropriately: [5 x 1 =5]

A) Judas B) Kumar C) Mom D) Celine E) Hubert

caught in a drain clever little boy one of two figures for a painting young and enterprising fond of playing the piano hid in the cupboard


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4) Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from the options given below: [5 x1 = 5]

i) Mom allowed __________to keep the dog.

a) Goldy b) Shelly c) Sam d) Diane

ii) The brothers started off the ride with __________.

a) a thumbs up sign b) a wave of the fla c) a whistle d) a gun shot

iii) There were _________ thieves hiding in the cupboard. a) four b) six c) three d) five iv) The painter was trying hard to find a model for a painting of

a) an artist b) Judas Iscariot c) a beggar d) a poet

v) Dad finally got an employment _________. a) at a doctors clinic b) as a clerk c) as a lecturer d) with an auditing firm

5) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : [5 x 1 = 5]

With a shudder he once again turned to the window. The

sky was dotted with birds flying in a streamlined V! They seemed to be hurrying, every one of them of one mind as if they had an important goal to pursue. It was that time of the year when the migratory birds were returning to their homes after a five - month warm sojourn. He remembered his childhood picnic with his parents to Vedanthangal, where he had seen flocks of birds nestled among the trees. Dad had hired a telescope to give him a closer view of the nest, where he saw tiny little nestlings-five of them! Dad had then told him that even though these families resided here, they would soon go back to their homes far in the cold regions of the planet. His fathers words rang clear in his ears You see Kumar, though they have stayed here for almost half a year and have enjoyed our climate


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and the food available, they know that their home is in the Arctic. And theres no place like home, is there?

Kumar gazed at the flock flying home from where they had come. But slowly his vision blurred as tears filled his eyes. Home is where the heart is Kumar thought, watching the birds till they were just specks on the distant horizon. Kumar left the room with a sure stride and a strong determination writ large on his countenance.

i. What was the V shaped formation seen by Kumar? ii. What did the flight remind him of ? iii. Describe what Kumar had seen amidst the trees while on his picnic. iv. What behaviour among the birds taught Kumar of the importance of home? v. What do you think Kumar had decided to do? Give a reason for your answer. 6) Study the given mind map and fill in the incomplete details.) [5]

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Shelley saw a wounded dog

He brought it home

He loved .the dog

The dog too __________________

________________ to trace the owner

One day , a lady ------------------------------

The dogs real name ______________

The dog had to be given back, as

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7) Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions: [1x 5=5]

a) Narrate the story The Face of Judas Iscariot in your own

words b) How did the close encounter result in bringing the brothers

closer to each other? c) Imagine you were Hubert and knew of the thieves plan to rob

the house. How would you have dealt with the situation? SECTION B [LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS-15 MARKS] II. [A] 1. Make notes of the following passage and 2. Prepare a summary using the notes. [5+5=10]

No study of English can be complete without a reference

dictionary of idioms. A very useful and easily available reference

material is The Collins Dictionary of English Idioms. This dictionary contains clearly explained meanings of over three

thousand common English idioms. To make the meaning even

clearer, and to show you how the idiom can be used, each idiom

is provided with a suitable sample sentence . In this dictionary,

the emphasis is on true idioms. These are expressions whose

meanings cannot be easily worked out from the words they

contain. The dictionary also provides a great many variations in

the way these idioms are used. The main emphasis , however is

on providing an understanding of the meaning of the idioms,

rather than attempting to be a complete guide to idiomatic usage.

(145 words)


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9) Complete the following dialogue appropriately. [5] Gautham : May I come in Madam? 1. Teacher : ------------------------------- Gautham : My bus broke down. So I could not come to school on time. 2. Teacher : ---------------------------------------------,

otherwise she will mark you absent. 3. Gautham : ---------------------------------------

4. Teacher : --------------------------------------- 5. Gautham : ----------------------------------------

SECTION C - COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS [15 MARKS]

10. Write a dialogue with at least ten utterances between a shopkeeper and a customer who wishes to get his defective watch exchanged. [5] 11. Ramesh wanted to write to Mr Nagaraj asking him to be the Chief Guest for a function in his school. He had the format of his letter ready but had yet to write the content.

Complete the content of his letter in about 100 words.[5]

B City 3rd November,2010

From K.Ramesh School Pupil Leader XYZ Higher Secondary School B City Pin XXX XXX To Mr C.Nagaraj Professor of English ABC Arts College K City Pin YYY YYY


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Dear Sir, Sub: Invitation to preside over the inauguration of Literary Association Thank you Yours sincerely, K.Ramesh (SPL) 12) Prepare an advertisement on the information given below: [1x 5=5] 1. Grand look ___ clothes shop __ Aadi sale 15% discount __ gents / ladies / kids apparels

[OR] New Millennium Bike comfortable ride sleek look affordable price.

SECTION D [EXPANSION OF IDEAS 35 MARKS]

13) Expand the following headlines: [5x1=5]

i. S.B.I. releases new coin-Big Temple Centenary

ii. India Wins Medals at CWG

iii. Heavy floods in Bihar, crops ruined

iv. Students take up rally to create AIDS awareness

v. Obama to visit India in November


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14. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions given below: [5x1=5]

Mr. Krishnan's Expenditure

i. Mr Krishnan spends equally on

(a) food and education (b) food and clothes (c) food and rent (d) education and clothes

ii. State whether the following statement is true: Expenditure on food and savings equals the sum of the expenditure on entertainment, clothes and rent. iii. The difference between the expenditure on food and savings is equal to that on : (a) rent (b) clothes and entertainment (c) education (d) savings iv. The expenditure on clothes is ________ that on entertainment. (a) greater than (b) the same as (c) less than (d) double v. The expenditure on savings is ______ that on education. (a) twice (b) half of (c) equal to (d) more than 15. Write a paragraph using any one of the following outlines in about 100 words: [1x 5=5] iiiiin about 100 words:

1. It is better to prevent something disastrous before it happens. _____ students _____ study daily lessons _____ work ____ regularly _____ avoid scoring less ____ family _____ save money _____ avoid getting into debts ______ take care of health ____ avoid diseases _____ save money _____ rather than spending on medicines

[OR]

Food 30%

Entertainment 5%

Clothes 5 % Education 20%

Rent 30%

Savings10%


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Trees ______ wealth of a nation ____ should not be cut down. Forests aid rain-fall ____ _____ natural resources ______ students _____ aim in life- planting of trees _____ encourage ____ in schools, colleges, create awareness in public _______ regarding ______ saving trees ______ preventing ____ cutting down trees.

16) Match the following products and slogans: [5x1=5]

1. Wrist watch a) Get set, go 2. Jewellery b) You are what you wear 3. Clothes c) The Magic of Words 4. Pens d) Dazzle and Sparkle 5. Slippers e) On your guard f) Wear and tear

17) Observe the map given below and write the instructions required: [5]

You are near the park. A stranger asks you to direct him to a textile shop. Guide him with your directions in about 50 words.

Park

MAIN ROAD

You are here

ABIRAMI TEXTILES

HOTEL

TEMPLE


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18) Read the poem given below and complete its paraphrase with suitable phrases in the given blanks: [5] Now the Taps Are Dry: Environment Poem by Moses H. Barbu

She told you to plant trees and you paid her no heed and now the taps are dry. They released a water rationing schedule today, a water conservation measure you say, because the taps are dry. You should have rationed your greed and paid her heed, when she told you not to cut down forest trees, but you did not see the wisdom of her pleas, and now the taps are dry.

You did (i)___________to her when she told you to plant trees. Now there is no (ii)____________. You tell me that (iii)________________ to control and distribute a limited supply of water in order to conserve water. You should have controlled your greed and paid attention when she told you (iv) ____________the forest, but you did not understand how (v)______________

OR

. And now there is no water in the taps. 19) Translate in to Tamil: [5]

A co-passenger on the bus you travel in has slipped and sprained his ankle. He wishes to go to a hospital nearby. Someone gives him the instructions in Tamil. As he is new to Tamil Nadu, he does not understand the language. Translate the instructions into English to help him.

ngUJ WjUJ cjk fh rhiy neuhf bry. f bga jgh iya tyw csJ. mjF

vnu rhiyia flf. a tF gf cs

r EiHa. lJ w, ulhtJ fll ky kUJtkidahF.


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Look at the picture given below. Express your views on it in about five sentences.

Water scarcity and poverty the inseparable twins


1X STANDARD

ENGLISH-I PAPERModel Question Paper - 1

Time : 2.30 Hrs. Marks : 100

SECTION - A Vocabulary (20 marks)

PART - I

(1) Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined words: (5 x 1 = 5)

The beggar extended his hands for alms(i). Seeing the piteous(ii) expression on his facethe boy had a profound (iii) surge of sympathy in his heart. He tendered (iv) a ten rupee note to thebeggar and left with a well-defined (v) expression of satisfaction on his face.

(i) a) handshake b) gloves c) offering d) greeting(ii) a) hopeful b) angry c) frank d) sorrowful(iii) a) strong b) prominent c) sincere d) daring(iv) a) took b) offered c) extracted d) revealed(v) a) strongly spoken b) well cultivated c) very stubborn d) clearly marked

(2) Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word: (5 x 1 = 5)My expectations were soaring(i) high at the prospect of visiting my brother in the US.

I was much excited (ii) and triumphantly(iii) announced to my friends the date of my journey. Onlanding at the airport, its exceptional(iv) beauty and grandiose(v) environment amazed me.

(i) a) shooting b) searing c) decreasing d) descending(ii) a) calm b) deprived c) exhilarated d) denied(iii) a) tremendously b) dejectedly c)shamefully d) unsuccessfully(iv) a) exciting b) electrifying c) uncommon d) usual(v) a) unimpressive b) grand c) weak d) ugly


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Answer any ten of the following.(10 x 1 = 10)

(3) The common expansion of SR isa) Suburban Railwaysb) Standard Railwaysc) Southern Railwaysd) Steam Railways

(4) Choose the sentence that is correct in its meaning:a) She looked pale after her illness.b) She looked pail after her illness.

(5) Replace the underlined word with its equivalent American English word.Dont leave the cupboard unlocked.

(6) Which of the words given below can be placed after cricket to form a compound word?a) field b) court c)ground d) area

(7) What is the plural form of the word son-in-law?a) son-in-laws b) sons-in-law c) sons-in-laws

(8) Attach a suffix to the word hero from the list given below to complete the sentence. Heexhibited his hero___ by fighting bravely.a) ity b) ism c) ish d) ic

(9) Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs given below toconvey the same meaning.

The lawyer managed the case cleverly.

a) dealt in b) dealt with c) dealt out d) dealt on

(10) Separate the syllables of any one of the following words:a) reverence b) documentation c) fascinating

(11) Choose the appropriate word to make a meaningful sentence:The rhythm of the songs was fast and .a) interesting b) melodious c)lively d)quick


3(12) Construct a sentence using one of the words given below:a) free b) freedom c) freely

(13) Reframe the sentence using the underlined word as a noun.He was penalised for his disobedience.

(14) Which of the two sentences given below conveys the following meaning?We will always remember those happy days.

a) Will we ever forget those happy days?b) Will we forever remember those happy days?

SECTION B (Grammar 25 marks)PART - I

Answer All the questions

Respond to the following as directed. 10 x 1= 10

(15) Which of the options given below will suit the following sentence?If I met him .

a) I would have spoken to himb) I would speak to himc) I will speak to him

(16) Identify the pattern of the following sentence:They named the child Prem.

a) SVAC b) SVOC c) SVCA

(17) Choose the correct question tag for the following statement:Let us start working, ?

a) will we b) must we c) shall we

(18) Complete the sentence:Very few boys in the class are ______________ Shyam.

a) intelligenter than b) as intelligent as c) more intelligent than


4(19) Choose the sentence which correctly conveys the meaning of the sentence given below:We shall remain ever grateful to you. :

a) We shall never be grateful to you.b) We shall always remain ungrateful to you.c) We shall always be grateful to you.

(20) Complete the sentence: in the hills all these years,she is now unable to bear the heat of the

plains.

a)Having lived b)Being living c) To have lived(21) Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:

He prevented me from the contract.

a) signed b) being signed c) signing(22) Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence:

it rained the teams continued to play the match.

a) In the event of b) On account of c) Even though(23) Choose the appropriate article to complete the sentence:

This is book that I had been looking for in all the bookshops.

a) a b) an c) the(24) Choose the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence:

He built his hut the side of the lake.,

a) on b) by c)at

PART - II

Answer all the questions

Rewrite as directed. ( 5 x 2 = 10 )(25) From the context of the two sentences given below form a single sentence:

I missed the bus.

I was late to school.


5(26) Rewrite this sentence using the passive voice:You have answered the question correctly so I will give you a gift.

(27) Rewrite this sentence in reported speech:Jeevan said to his teacher, I cannot understand this lesson. Will you teach it tome once again?

(28) From the context of the two sentences given below form a single sentence using the ifclause:

Muthu did not perform well.

He was not selected.

(29) Read the following sentences. Then write an observation in a single sentence using anyone of the degrees of comparison.

Manis shirt costs Rs.75.

Gokuls shirt costs Rs.65.

Venus shirt costs Rs.90.

Viveks shirt costs Rs. 150.

PART - III

(30) Punctuate the following sentence:Kumar said when will the shop open

SECTION C(Prose 15 marks)

PART - I

Answer briefly any five of the following questions.

Your answer should not exceed 30 words( 5 x 2 = 10 )

(31) Describe the dangers that birds face during their migration.

(32) State the definition of a domestic worker as cited by the International LabourOrganisation.


6(33) Why did Hughie wish to apologise to the Baron?

(34) What makes students give way to emotions easily?

(35) How does Dr. Karl Paulnack define art?

(36) What does the water expert Peter Gleick foresee as the consequences of diminishedwater supplies?

(37) What is the speciality of the vimanam of the Brihadeeswara Temple at Tanjore?

PART - II

Answer in a paragraph any one of the following question.Your paragraph should NOT exceed 120 words

( 1 x 5 = 5 )

(38) (a) Describe any two duties of a student as pointed out by Gokhale.

(OR)

(b) Briefly describe the scene on the streets of Delhi from the arrival of the water tankertill its departure.

(OR)

(c) What makes the Brihadeeswara temple unique and outstanding?

SECTION D(POETRY 20 MARKS)

PART - I

Quote from memory one of the following extracts: ( 1 x 5 = 5 )39. (a) The first five lines of the poem Manliness

(OR)(b) Five lines of the poem The Cry of the Children fromFor oh, to .. in the stooping.


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Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the questions below each set:

( 5 x 1 = 5 )

(40) Good men perform just deeds, and brave men die,And win not honour such as gold can give.

Do good men win honour? If so, what kind of honour could it be?

(41) ....... my manhood is cast down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child forthe past.

(i) Is the speaker a child or an adult?

(ii) What does he weep for?

(42) No maps, no boundaries to blockMy sojourn into unknown lands.

Whose sojourn is referred to here?

(43) He steps back, surveys with close scrutiny.

What is surveyed with close scrutiny?

PART - III

Read the following lines from the poems you have studied and answer the questionsgiven below:

( 5 x 1 = 5)

(44) We ran as if to meet the moonThat slowly dawned behind the trees,The barren boughs without the leaves,Without the birds, without the breeze.



8(45) Softly, in the dusk, a women is singing to me;Taking me back down the vista of years, till I seeA child, in the boom of the tingling stringsAnd .. a mother who smiles as she sings.

Bring out the rhyme scheme employed in these lines.

(46) We ran as if to meet the moonHow is this sentence an example of a simile?

(47) Sinews taut yet steady

Identify the words which make this sentence an example of the figure of speech calledalliteration

(48) O, ye wheels

Stop! Be silent for to-day!Name the figure of speech used in the above line.

PART - IV

Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions:

Your paragraph should not exceed 120 words

(1 x 5 = 5)

(49) (a) Describe the millionaire as portrayed by Archibald Lampman.(OR)

(b) Narrate the adventure of the children who went in search of water.

(OR)

(c) How does the poet contrast the life of the migrant bird to that of human beings?


9SECTION E(Language Functions 20 marks)

PART - I

(50) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (5 x 2 = 10)

Books are the greatest treasure of mankind, and the habit of reading them is the greatestsource of pleasure. He who is in the habit of reading books should buy books for himself. Borrowedbooks do not give so much pleasure as the bought ones because in the case of borrowed books,the reader has to be very careful in handling them. The books which belong to the reader himselfgive a special pleasure because the reader has no worry in handling them and he has not to worryabout their return. He who is interested in reading books should start collecting them in his youth.The books collected and arranged properly in a room not only decorate the room but also makethe presence of their authors felt. The knowledge of the presence of the great personalities in theroom is very inspiring and refreshing because they are always prepared to talk heart to heart withthe reader. Books contain in them eternal truths and are better friends than those of flesh andblood as they not only entertain but also guide us.

Questions :

(a) What is the precaution to be taken while handling borrowed books?(b) Why is ones own book a source of special pleasure?(c) Are books only adornments? Why do you say so?(d) How can you hold a conversation with great personalities?(e) In what way are books better than friends of flesh and blood?

(51) Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences: ( 5 x 1 = 5)(a). Chennai is one of the hottest city in Tamil Nadu.(b) A lot of questions has been omitted.(c) I am absent yesterday.(d) As the child fell down so it started crying.(e) Neither Ram nor his friends knows the answer.


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(52) Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions in one or twosentences of your own: ( 5 x 1 = 5)

(a) What do you see in the picture?(b) Does the scene portray an authorized parking lot?(c) Is it advisable to use the roadside for parking vehicles? Give a reason for your answer.(d) Would you resort to such a measure when you park a vehicle?(e) What would be your advice to your friends in this regard?


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X STANDARD

ENGLISH-II PAPERModel Question Paper - 1


SECTION - A( Supplementary Text 35 marks)

(1) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form acomplete meaningful paragraph: 5 x 1 = 5

Hubert, a little boy of fourteen, was once_________ (i) through a lonely road infested with(ii). Three hefty men waylaid him, took away his horse and beat him (iii).

Hubert limped (iv) nearby (v).

(i) to a palatial mansion(ii) travelling on his horse(iii) hoping to get some help(iv) thieves and robbers(v) black and blue

(2) Read the following sentences,phrases or incidences given below and identifythe character/speaker: 5 x 1 = 5

(i) a software engineer in the USA(ii) posed as a model for Judas Iscariot(iii) was sucked into the storm drain(iv) he had to study to qualify as a chartered accountant(v) he invented a new bike


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(3) Match the name to the appropriate reference : 5 x 1= 5A) Sam - bikeB) Kumar - a home helpC) Celine - Good night IreneD) Schwinn - first aid kitE) Mum - two siblings

(4) Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from theoptions given below: 5 x 1 = 5

(i) Shelly thought it would be mean to call the _______on a hurt animal.a) vet b)butcher c) police d) dog catcher

(ii) Dad at last got a job with an _____ firm.a) international b)aviation c) engineering d) accounting

(iii) The young man who approached the artist begged for _______.a) money b) food c) wine d) clothes

(iv) _______ thought himself smarter than the inventor.a) The rider b) the author c) The trainer d) The trainee

(v) Kumar migrated from ____________to the States.a) Singapore b) Srilanka c) India d) China

(5) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:5 x 1 = 5

An old priest told me this story when I was very young. I have since wondered many timeswhere it came from. No one has been able to tell me. Centuries ago a great artist was engaged to painta mural for the Cathedral in a Sicilian town. The subject was the life of Jesus. For many years the artistlaboured diligently, and finally the painting was finished except for the two most important figures; theChild Jesus and Judas Iscariot. He searched far and wide for models for those two figures. One daywhile walking in an old part of the city he came upon some children playing in the street. Among themwas a twelve year old boy whose face stirred the painters heart. It was the face of an angel-a very dirty


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one, perhaps, but the face he needed. The artist took the child home with him, and day after day theboy sat patiently until the face of the Child Jesus was finished. But the painter still found no one to serveas model for the portrait of Judas. For years, haunted by the fear that his masterpiece would remainunfinished, he continued his search.

(i) What was the artist engaged to paint?(ii) For which two figures did the artist require models ?(iii) Where did the artist find his model for the child Jesus?(iv) Why did the artist take the child home?(v) Why was it difficult for the artist to complete the mural?

(6) Study the given mind map and fill in the incomplete details: 5 x 1 = 5

Dad had bought Mum a

We positioned it in the living

Mum practised and within a ii) All the neighboursmonth (i)

iii) They had to sell Dad had no job, he was sad.

iv) At last Dad got v) He rose in his position and after two years he bought a

(7)Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions: 1 x 5 = 5Your paragraph should be within 120 to 150 words.

(a) Narrate briefly the story of Sam in your own words.(b) Describe the traumatic experience of Celine after being swept away into the drain.(c) How did the encounter bring the brothers closer to each other?


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SECTION B

(Language Functions 15 marks)

(8) Make notes of the following passage andPrepare a summary using the notes. 5 + 5 = 10

Languages are of different kinds-spoken language, written language, sign language, codelanguage, body language, Braille or language of the blind, and the more recent ones being themachine language and the computer language. Many languages have a long history. The Greeks,the Romans, the Egyptians, the Chinese and the Indians are among those, whose languages arecenturies old. The number of languages used in verbal communication is extremely large. It is saidthat there are as many as 3500 identified languages throughout the world. Although this is true ofthe spoken language, the number of written languages is much lower, with one estimate placing itat not more than 500. Within a language there are sub-languages that are called dialects. A dialectis a form of speech peculiar to a district, class or persons. It is a subordinate variety of a languagewith distinguishable vocabulary, pronunciation or idioms.

(9) Complete the following dialogue appropriately: The dialogue is betweenRam and Rahim over phone. 5 x 1 = 5

i) Ram : Hello, ?Rahim : Yes,may I know who is calling?

ii) Ram : .Rahim : Hi Ram, what can I do for you?

iii) Ram : . Are you free after six this evening?

iv) Rahim : Sorry Ram, . Will it be convenient for you tocome tomorrow morning?

v) Ram : Ok. .


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SECTION C(Communicative Skills 15 marks)

10 Write a dialogue with at least 5 utterances between the manager of arestaurant and an angry customer who finds a fly in his soup.

5 x 1 = 5

11. Nithya wanted to write to the manager of a bank asking him/herinformation regarding bank loan facilities for further studies. She startedher letter but could not complete it. Complete the content of her letter inabout 100 words.

5 x 1 = 5City

4th November, 2011FromR. Nithya27, Kodambakkam High Road,Nungambakkam,Chennai 600 034.

ToThe Manager,Bank of India,Nungambakkam,Chennai 600 034.

Sir,Sub: Seeking information on Educational Loan

- - - -

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Thank you.Yours sincerely, R. Nithya


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(12) Prepare an advertisement with a catchy slogan using the information givenbelow: 5

(a) Tatas latest invention ______ solar car ______ fit for Indian roads ________ booking______ win attractive prizes _______ contact no.

(OR)

(b) Videocon sale 20% discount gift hampers special offers contact no.

SECTION D

(Expansion of ideas 35 marks)

(13) Write headlines for the following information:-(i) Due to heavy rain many parts of Bihar are flooded and a heavy loss of crops in Nalanda

district is reported.

(ii) The Postal Department of Tamilnadu released a new stamp to commemorate the Centenaryof the Big Temple in Tanjavur.

(iii) Barack Obama plans to visit India during the month of November to discuss economicand trade policies with the Prime Minister of India.

(iv) The students of Pachiayappas College took out a rally in the city to create an awarenessabout AIDS which is one among the worst kinds of diseases prevalent today.

(v) India participated in the Olympics held at Beijing and won many medals indifferent fields.


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(14) Study the pie diagram and answer the questions given below: 5 x 1 = 5 Raghavs Personal Expenses

Monthly Income-Rs 4,000/-

(i) What percentage of Raghavs income is spent on boarding and lodging?a) 75% b) 10% c)80% d) 25%

(ii) What seems to be his chief hobby?a )entertainment b) travelling c) sports d) reading

(iii) His boarding / loading expenses is Rs. 1600/- what does it mean? a) He eats too much b)Rent and food cost highc) He needs comforts d) He doesnt have a home

(iv) He spends Rs.200/- on sports activities. What does this show?a) He wants to keep himself fit b) He enjoys lifec) He is young d) He has no other hobby.

(v) His expenses on sports/books/entertainment show that a) he is thoughtless b) he is thriftyc) he is not serious d) he wants to enjoy a good life

15) Write a paragraph using any one of the following outlines in about 100words. 5

Boarding andLodging Rs.1600/-

EntertainmentRs. 300/-

OutingsRs. 1,200/-

BooK Rs.600/-

SportRs. 200/-

TelephoneRs.100/-


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(a) Weekend holiday necessary rest after week of heavy work___can pursueour hobbies do whatever we enjoy like (examples) result:refreshed for the next week no stress, better performance

better attitude and behaviour.

(OR)(b) Trees wealth of a nation should not be cut down. Forests

aid rain-fall natural resources studentss roleplanting of trees encourage in schools, colleges createawareness in public importance of saving trees.

(16) Match the following products with their slogans:- 5 x 1 = 5A. Ointment - kitchen mate

B. Computer - a comfortable sole in a cosy hole

C. Shoes - flawless writing

D. Ball-point pen - key to knowledge

E. Mixer grinder - smooth cure

17) Observe the map given below and write the instruction required:5

You are near the church. A stranger asks you to direct him to the Sangam Hotel. Guide

him with your directions in about 50 words.

You are here

Hospital

MAIN ROAD

Church

School

Sangam hotel

1234567

1234567

1234567

1234567

1234567

1234567


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18) Read the poem given below and complete its paraphrase with suitable phrasesin the given blanks. 5 x 1 = 5

A plump little girl and a thin little birdWhere out in the meadows togetherHow cold that poor little bird must beWithout any clothes like mine, said she,Although it is sunshiny weatherA nice little girl is that, said he,But, oh how cold she must be, for see!She hasnt a single feather!So each shivered to think of the other poor thing,Although it was sunshiny weather.

A (i) and a little bird went out in (ii). The girl felt that the birdwas shivering with cold as it had (iii) like her. The bird thought that the give must befeeling cold as she (iv). Each of them shivered with sorrow for the other althoughthe weather was (v)

19) (a) Translate in to tamil: 1 x 5 = 5Tomorrow is a holiday. I am wondering whether I should spend the day playing

cricket with my friends or should I help in the Childrens Home nearby. The grass in their compound

needs to be cleared as the children have no place to play. So should I spend my holiday indulging

in my own pleasure or should I do something to give pleasure to others?

(OR) (b) Look at the picture given below. Write five sentences in English on what you think

or feel when you seen this picture.


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X STANDARD

ENGLISH - I PAPERModel Question Paper - 2


SECTION - A

Vocabulary (20 marks)PART - I

1. A) Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined words: (5 x 1 = 5)We were denied (i) permission to enter the driveway .Our house had caught fire while

we were away and had erupted (ii) into flames. The firemen who were fighting the flames werestaunch(iii) in their task of quenching (iv) the fire. We stood forlorn (v) watching them and wonderingwhere we would sleep that night.

(i) a) debarred b) discharged c)refused d) renewed(ii) a)burst b) spread c) kindled d) grew(iii) a) alert b) fast c) rapid d) steadfast(iv) a) filling b) satisfying c) extinguishing d) wetting(v) a) forsaken b) longing c)angry d) afar

(2) Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word: (5 x 1 = 5)Grandfather advised Sundar not to panic(i) at times of disaster. He should act with courage,

avoid being invidious (ii), work with diligence (iii) and treat elders with reverence(iv). Seldom (v)do we get an opportunity to listen to earnest and valuable advice !

(i) a) to confront b) to fear c) to be calm d) to command(ii) a) greedy b) hardworking c) tactful d) just(iii) a) laziness b) alertness c) gloom d) rage


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(iv) a) dejection b) disloyalty c) disrespect d) dignity(v) a) rarely b) annually c) often d) occasionally

PART - II

Answer any ten of the following:10 x 1= 10

(3) The common expansion of ILO isa) International Law and Order b) International Labour Organisationc) Indian Legal Orientation d) Inter-state Lawful Ordinance

(4) Choose the sentence that is correct in its meaning:a) The tyre of my bicycle has been punctured.b) The tier of my bicycle has been punctured.

(5) Replace the underlined word with its equivalent American English wordMany people seem to prefer throwing the waste around the dustbin rather than into it.

(6) Which of the words given below can be placed beforelightto form a compound word?a) face b)hand c)head d) back

(7) What is the plural form of the word species?a) specie b) specy c) species

(8) Attach a suffix to the word polite from the list given below to complete the sentence.The shopkeeper dismissed his assistant because he was __polite to his customers.

a) un b) dis c) im d) mis

(9) Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs given below toconvey the same meaning.

I will not yield to pressure, I shall face the challenge bravely.

a) give away b) give in c) give out d) give off(10) Separate the syllables of any one of the following words:

a) completely b) refuse c) reminder


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(11) Identify the correct spelling of the word.a) recieve b) receive c) ricieve

(12) Construct a sentence using one of the words given below:a) decision b) decide c) decisive

(13) Reframe the sentence using the underlined word as an adjective:He argues sensibly.

(14) Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word :There was much chaos at the meeting.

a) crowd b) fun c) confusion

SECTION B

(Grammar 25 marks)

PART - I

Respond to the following as directed. (10 X 1 = 10)(15) Which of the options given below will suit the following sentence?

If I had studied diligently the examination.

a) I would pass b) I will pass c) I would have passed(16) Identify the pattern of the following sentence:

We completed the work on time.

a) SVOC b) SVAC c) SVOA(17) Choose the correct question tag for the following statement:

We need not come tomorrow, ?

a) should we b) need we c) neednt we(18) Complete the sentence:

The Nile is rivers in the world.

a) the longest b) one of the longest c) longer than any other


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(19) Rewrite the given sentence as a negative sentence without altering its meaning.I play tennis only during the weekends.

(20) Complete the sentence: but he missed the train.

a) Though he walked fast b) He walked fast c) In spite of walking fast(21) Choose the correct auxiliary verb that would complete the sentence:

Why he called by the Principal?

a) did b) was c) had(22) Rewrite the following sentence as a statement.

How I wish I had won the prize!

(23) Choose the appropriate article to complete the sentence:He holds M.A. Degree in History.


I agree your proposal.

a) to b) with c) for

PART - II

Answer ALL the questions

Rewrite as directed (5 x 2 = 10)

(25) From the context of the two sentences given below form a single sentence:I have some bills.

I must pay them.

(26) Rewrite this sentence using the active voice:My watch has been stolen and it hasnt been recovered yet.

(27) Rewrite this sentence in direct speech:I exclaimed with regret that I had forgotten to bring my pen.


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(28) From the context of the two sentences given below form a single sentence using the Ifclause:

I forgot the answer. I lost marks.

(29) Read the following sentences. Then write an observation in a single sentence using anyone of the degrees of comparison.

Seemas ribbon is 15 cm long.

Neelas ribbon is 18 cm long.

Kamalas ribbon is 12 cm long.

Vimalas ribbon is 20 cm long.

PART - III

(30) Punctuate the following sentence: 5 x 1 = 5what are you doing there cried a rough voice

SECTION C

(Prose 15 marks)PART - I

Answer briefly any five of the following questions:

Your answer should not exceed 30 words

5 x 2 = 10

(31) Identify the reasons why birds migrate.

(32) Bring out at least two shortcomings inchild labour laws.

(33) How did the Americans express their grief over the collapse of the Twin Towers?

(34) Why is the models face his fortune?

(35) What kind of a character should you acquire while you are a student?

(36) What did the narrator see at the Royal Museum at Tanjore?(37) Suggest some reasons as to why birds travel in flocks.


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PART - II

Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions:

Your paragraph should NOT exceed 120 words

(1 x 5 = 5)

(38) (a) How did the millionaire model turn out to be a model millionaire?

(OR)

(b) What lesson does Messaien teach mankind through his attitude towards music?

(OR)(c) Describe briefly how and when birds migrate.

SECTION D

(Poetry 20 marks)PART - I

Quote from memory one of the following extracts: (1 x 5 = 5)(39) (a) Five lines from the poem Going for Water

from That slowly dawned.

to .. from the moon

(OR)(b) The last five lines of the poem Migrant Bird.

PART - II

Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the questions below each set: ( 5 x 1 = 5 )

(40) Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me;To whom do the words woman and me refer ?

(41) And so hold on when there is nothing in youExcept the will which says to them, Hold on.


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What instills courage in one to hold on?

(42) If we cared for any meadows, it were merelyTo drop down in them and sleep.

How are the meadows used by the children?

(43) Rugged lines melt, Sharp edges merge

Into smooth well moulded curves.

How are the well moulded curves formed?

PART - III

Read the following lines from the poems you have studied and answer the questionsgiven below : (5 x 1 = 5)

(44) Not loth to have excuse to go,Because the autumn eve was fair because the fields were ours,And by the brook our woods were there.

Bring out the rhyme scheme employed in these lines.

(45) By want and rags and homelessness made vile, The griefs and hates, and all the meaner parts That balances thy one grim misgotten pile.


(46) And, what is more,youll be a man , my son

Identify the words which make this sentence an example for the figure of speech calledAlliteration.

(47) But once within the wood, we paused Like gnomes that hid us from the moon,

Identify the figure of speech employed in these lines.


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(48) The world in gloom and splendour passes by

Identify the figure of speech employed in this line.

PART - IV

Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions :

(Your paragraph should not exceed 120 words)(1 x 5 = 5)

(49) (a) How does the poet of the poem The Piano reminisce his childhood days ?

(OR)

(b) Describe the tragic state of the children portrayed in Elizabeth Barrett Browningspoem.

(OR)

(c) How does the sculptor in Shilpi produce the image of God in stone?

Section E

(Language Functions 20 marks)PART - I

(50) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: ( 5 x 2 = 10)

Speech is a great blessing but it can also be a great curse, for while it helps us to makeour intentions and desires known to others, it can also, if we use it carelessly, make our attitudecompletely misunderstood. A slip of the tongue, the use of an unusual word, or of an ambiguousword, may create an enemy where we had hoped to win a friend. Again, different classes ofpeople use different words , and the ordinary speech of an educated man may create the impressionto an uneducated listener that he was showing off with his skill : unwittingly, we may use a wordwhich bears a different meaning to our listener from what it does to a man of his own class. Thus,speech is not a gift to use lightly without thought, but one which demands careful handling: Only afool would express himself alike to all kinds and conditions of people and situations..

Questions:


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1. In what way is speech a blessing to mankind?

2. Describe how words could make an enemy out of someone you would like to befriend.

3. Why is an educated mans speech considered boastful by an uneducated listener?

4. How should speech be used?

5. How does one prove himself a fool through his use of language ?

(51) Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences: (5 x 1 = 5)1. He has grey hairs.

2. I prefer mangoes than grapes.

3. Chennai is one of the hottest city in Tamil Nadu.

4. The deer runs fastly.

5. We discussed about the water problem at the meeting.

52) Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions in one or twosentences of your own: (5 x 1 = 5)

1. What do you see in the picture?

2. For what purpose, could the man be carrying the fowls?

3. Is it an easy task for the man to travel so?

4. Could the man prove harmful to other commuters on the road? Give reasons for youranswer.

5. What do you feel when you see this picture?


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X STANDARD

ENGLISH-II PAPERModel Question Paper - 2


SECTION - A( Supplementary Text 35 marks)

I. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form acomplete meaningful paragraph: 5 x 1 = 5

I can remember like yesterday the day my father came home (i).A Flying Officer (ii) he was dressed in a blue uniform with a skinny,

(iii) plonked so precariously on the side of his head that I wondered why itnever fell off. A neighbor called out, Whats the weather like up there? as my giant-like fatherbounded by, carrying (iv), strapped together with a large leather belt. He was,without question, (v) I had ever seen.

i) boat-shaped capii) a battered brown suit caseiii) the tallest maniv) during World War II,v) from the war

2.Read the following sentences phrases / incidents and identify the character/speaker:5

i) a boy of fourteenii) A DC electric motor..iii) She felt like a princess.iv) lost consciousness for a moment.v) His mind was set upon a glorious career.


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3) Match the columns appropriately : 5 x 1= 5 A) Dad - was waylaid B) Goldy - home is where the heart is. C) Hubert - council worker D) migratory birds - looked sad and worried E) Serge - Shelly

4) Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from the optionsgiven below : 5 x 1 = 5

i) Goldy responded to commands like sit, stay and _________.a) sleep b) whine c) bark d) come

ii) Moms _______ tickled Dad.a) anger b) excitement c) frustration d) despair

iii) Celine asked Jack to ring _______.a) Serge b) Armandine c) her father d) Louise Martinez.

iv) The inventor took the old battery from dads old _______a) mechanic shed b) Chevy c) Ford Ikon d) Maruti Suzuki

v) Kumars calls made his mother sit up till _______a) dawn b) midnight c) midday d) noon

5) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 5 x 1 = 5

My brother saddled up on his beast of an invention; put his bike helmet on along with hisleather gloves. He threw his leg over the contraption and held his thumb up for contact just like inthose old war movies where the guy on the ground spins the propeller of the plane. I gave him thethumbs up also and he pushed off to get the bike up to speed before throwing the switch. Wehave lifted off, I yelled! My brother put his hand down and threw the switch. The beast came tolife and the bike hurried off into the distance. I tried to keep up with him, but the bike was muchtoo fast. Standing there out of breath with my hands on my knees, I could see my brother washaving a little trouble turning the bike around. He turned it sharply around the corner and disappeared


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around the block. When he reappeared minutes later he was headed straight for me at a high rateof speed. Tired as I was I had to run for my life to keep ahead of the invention. Darting through thedouble gate of the back yard I managed to escape under the clothes line to the back fence.

i) What does the words beast of an invention refer to?ii) In what way was the brothers behavior like that of the character in the movie?iii) Why was the boy out of breath?iv) What danger befell the boy while watching the rider?v) How did the boy escape from the danger?

6) Study the given mind map and fill in the incomplete details: (5 x 1 = 5)

Kumar got a job in USA He carried the memory of thepoor living conditions in India.

ii) In the U.S, he held i) He had lived

iii) His mother wanted iv) Kumar recollected his picnic

v) He realized that

7)Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions: 1 x 5 = 5 Your paragraph should be within 120 to 150 words.

a) What happened on that day when Shelly got back from school?b) Bring out briefly the element of irony in the story The Face of Judas Iscariot.c) Narrate the clever manner in which Hubert outwitted the thieves.


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SECTION B

Language Functions (15 marks)

8) Make notes of the following passage andPrepare a summary using the notes. 5 + 5 = 10

If you have a diabetic patient at home, there are chances that they might suffer fromhypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, vascular disease (small blood vessel disease),or kidney disease as well. The physician will treat these problems along with the diabetes. It isimportant to treat such complications as early as possible because a combination of high bloodpressure, diabetes, and kidney disease is a triple threat to your health.

Many people, however, do not have any complications and can take actionsrecommended by their physicians concerning diet, exercise, medication in the form of pills insteadof insulin injection, and good mental health. If you have non-insulin-dependent diabetes, it is possiblethat your diabetes may reverse itself and that your blood sugar levels return to normal and staythat way, particularly if you maintain good diet and exercise habits. Good diet, ideal weight, adequateexercise, adequate insulin availability and a stable mental attitude are the keys to treatment fordiabetes.

9) Complete the following dialogue appropriately: The dialogue is between the Guide andthe Student leader of an excursion party. 5 x 1 = 5

i) Student leader : we go round the garden?ii) Guide : .Student leader : Would you be able to show us the glass house?

iii) Guide : Why not? We .Student leader : How long do we have to walk?

Guide : It could be quite long if we .

iv) Student leader : We could take the short cut , couldnt we?v) Guide : Yes, . It .Student leader : Thank you very much.


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SECTION C

(Communicative Skills 15 marks)

10) Write a dialogue with at least five utterances between a shopkeeper and a student whowants to exchange the damaged book he had bought the previous day. 5 x 1 =5

11) D.Ramya wrote a letter the Collector of Chennai District expressing her wish tocontribute some funds she had collected for the victims of a recent flood in hercity. She started her letter but could not complete it. Complete the contents ofher letter in about 100 words. 5 x 1 = 5

City6th November, 2011

FromD. Ramya10th Std, C Section,Govt. Hr. Sec. School,Chennai 600 024

ToThe District Collector,Chennai 600 106.

Respected Sir/Madam,

Sub: Contribution to the Flood Relief Fund - Reg- - - - - -

Thank you,Yours faithfully, D. Ramya


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12) Prepare an advertisement with a catchy slogan using the information givenbelow: 5

(a) Seemas Bakery cakes available for all occasions varietyand taste reasonable prices

(OR)

(b) Discount sale at Womens World Fancy Stores bangles of all makes, coloursand sizes from all over India.

SECTION D

(Expansion of ideas 35 marks)

13) Expand the following headlines : 5 x 1 = 5

i. India successfully tests first interceptor missile

ii. Tamil Nadu delegation to visit Lanka

iii. Kalam for Research on quake prediction

iv. Sixty dead in plane crash in Russia

v. Film Stars come forward for Tsunami victims

14) Study the bar diagram and answer the questions given below: 5 x 1 = 5

EXPENSES OF A FAMILY

2500

2000

1750

1000

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i. What does the bar graph represent?

a) income b) expenditure c) profit d) businessii. On which item does the family spend the maximum amount of money?

a) education b) food c) house rent d) transportiii. Identify two items of equal expenditure.

a) savings & food b) house rent and educationc) clothing and transport d) food and education

iv. Is this statement true or false?

The family spends the least amount of money on education.

v. Which item comes fourth in terms of expenses?

a) clothing b) house rent c) education d) transport

15) Write a paragraph using any one of the following outlines in about 100 words. 5Books books have great value make good companions elevates

our character many varieties select good books dont judge the book byits wrapper scan and select be like a honeybee take the best out of a

bookOR

Gandhijis belief spiritual training not by memorizing and reciting hymns depended on spiritual pursuits teacher a role model : life and character of teacher

teacher has to be careful his conduct and behaviour at all times honest,

disciplined inspires students.

16) Match the following products with their slogans:- 5 x 1 = 5A. Glass - The cup that cheers

B. Watch - Passing of days

C. Calendar - Handle with care

D. Motorbike - Sharp time for sharp people

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17) Observe the map given below and write the instruction required: 5 x 1 = 5 You are near the school. A stranger asks you to direct him to Mega Mart. Guide him with

your directions in about 50 words.

18) Read the poem given below and complete its paraphrase with suitable phrases in thegiven blanks: 5 x 1 = 5

Boy, in a faded blue pullover,Poor boy, thin smiling boy,

Ran down the road shouting

Singing, flinging his arm wide,I stood in the way and stopped him.Whats up? I said. Why are you happy?He showed me the shining five rupee.I found it on the road, he said.And he held it to the light,That he might see it shining bright.

And how will you spend it,

Small boy in a blue pullover?

Ill buy-Ill buy-Ill buy a buckle for my belt;Slim boy, smart boy,

Would buy, a buckle for his beltCoin clutched in his hot hand,

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He ran off laughing, bright,The coin Id lost an hour ago;

But better his than mine.

The boy who was wearing a pullover felt very happy when he founda (1) on (2). He wanted to buy (3). It was thesame coin that the (4) an hour ago, but he did not claim it as he felt.that theboy (5).

19) Translate into Tamil : 1 x 5 = 5(a) I went with my friends to a cinema yesterday. We stood for an hour in the queue to

buy our tickets. We were able to get only the front row tickets near the screen. It was difficult towatch the movie with our necks twisted upwards for two and a half hours. Thankfully the movie wasinteresting and our heros acting was superb.

OR

(b)Look at the picture given below. Write five sentences in English on what you think or feelwhen you seen this picture.


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X STANDARD

ENGLISH-I PAPERModel Question Paper - 3


SECTION - A

Vocabulary (20 marks)PART - I

(1) Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word: (5 x 1 = 5)

Praveen had mastered (i) many skills and his accomplishments (ii)were many.Hewas always in the pursuit (iii) of his goals which were lofty. He worked in earnestness (iv)towards these goals, realized them and triumphantly (v) announced his success to the world.

(i) a) tried b)learnt c) taught d) created(ii) a)achievements b) acquaintances c) qualifications d)applications(iii) a) attempt b) chase c) attainment d) description(iv) a) quickness b)alertness c) tenderness d) seriousness(v) a) victoriously b) untiringly c)tolerantly d) consecutively

(2) Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word:

The internal (i) riots within the country affected its economy.There was hostility(ii)and anger in many quarters.The situation grew worse (iii) day by day.Those indulging in riots werearrested and penalised (iv) .People were helpless and sought divine (iv) help to redeem thesituation and establish peace in the country.

(i) a) superficial b) exterior c) external d) exemplary(ii) a) friendship b) warmth c) enmity d)playfulness(iii) a) good b)better c)best d)excellent


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(iv) a) rewarded b)purified c)picturised d)punished(v) a) heavenly b) magical c) desirable d) mortal

PART - II

Answer any ten of the following(10x1=10)

(3) Replace the underlined word with its equivalent British English word.The window shade was drawn to prevent the cold wind from drifting into the room.

(4) The common expansion of KPO isa) Kinetic Potential Outputb) Knowledge Process Outsourcingc) Keen Programme Observationd) Knowledge Performance Outcome

(5) Separate the syllables of any one of the following words:a) guitarist b) diploma c) warped

(6) Attach a suffix to the word associate from the list given below to complete the sentence.He had close associate with many learned persons.a) ly b) ness c) ion d) or

(7) Choose the sentence that is correct in its meaning:a) There was a gaping hole in the middle of the road.b) There was a gaping whole in the middle of the road.

(8) Which of the words given below can be placed before screen to form a compound word?a) road b) car c) wind d) main

(9) What is the plural form of piece of furniture?a) pieces of furniture b) pieces of furnitures c) piece of furnitures

(10) Replace the phrasal verb in the sentence with one of the options given below to convey thesame meaning. Sundar knows how to get on with his colleagues.

a) avoid blows b) share the work c) spend time d) be friendly


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(11) Choose the right idiom that will replace the underlined words in the following sentence:The Government has taken steps to bring down the number of those who withdraw fromschools without completing their education.

a) golden hearts b) chicken hearted souls c)early birds d) drop-outs

(12) Construct a sentence using one of the words given below:a) free b) freedom c) freely

(13) Reframe the sentence using the underlined word as a noun.He was punished for his disobedience.

(14) Fill in the blank in the following sentence choosing the word with the right spelling:The volunteers _____________ for the freedom of child labourers.

a) campained b)campainged c)campaigned d)campined

Section B( Grammar 25 marks )

PART - I

Anwser All the questions10 x 1 = 10

Respond to the following as directed.

(15) Which of the options given below will suit the following sentence?If he were patient _____________ .

a) he would have won the argumentb) he will win the argumentc) he would win the argument

(16). Identify the pattern of the following sentence:The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.

a) SVA b) SVC c) SVO

(17) Choose the correct question tag for the following statement:It has been raining heavily, ___________?

a)has it b) hasnt it c) doesnt it


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(18) Complete the sentence:Ravi is more capable ______________ boys.

a) than any other b) as the other c) than most other

(19) Choose the sentence which correctly conveys the meaning of the sentence given below:Seldom do buses stop here.

a) Buses do stop here often.b) Buses never stop here.c) Buses do not stop here often.

(20) Complete the sentence:_____________ the book,I returned it to the library.

a) Having read b)Having been reading c) Having reading

(21) Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:He avoided ___________ much time on the computer.

a) to spend b) been spent c) spending

(22) Choose the appropriate article to complete the sentence:This is not ______ easiest way to do it.


He congratulated me _______ my success.

a) on b) for c)at

PART - II

Answer all the questions

Rewrite as directed ( 5 x 2 = 10)(25) From the context of the two sentences given below form a single sentence:

The boy saw a thief.

He cried in fear.


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(26) Rewrite the sentences using the active voice:A gift was given to me.It was received with joy.

(27) Rewrite this sentence in indirect speech:Mohan said to his friend, Have you ever been to the beach? Shall we go therethis evening?

(28) From the context of the two sentences given below form a single sentence using the ifclause:

Preethi did not start early.

She was late to school.

(29) Read the following sentences. Then write an observation in one sentence using any oneof the degrees of comparison.

Bindu woke up at 5.00 amSuji woke up at 6.00 amKamesh woke up at 7.30 amRitu woke up at 6.00 amManu woke up at 9.00 am

PART - III

(30) Punctuate the following sentence:veena said I am not well

Section C

(Prose 15 marks)PART - I

Answer briefly any five of the following questions.

Your answer should not exceed 30 words(5 x 2 = 10)

(31) How did Messiaen spend his time in prison?(32) What is the precious virtue obtained from reverence to teachers?(33) What caused the commotion in Chayas street?


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(34) Why is the world of domestic workers invisible?(35) What had people of early times thought about the movement of birds in relation to seasons?(36) Why does the abode of the Lord at the Big Temple echo Mount Kailash?(37) What makes you feel Alan was a good painter?

PART - IIAnswer in a paragraph any one of the following question.s

Your paragraph should not exceed 120 words(1 x 5 = 5)

(38) (a) How is character important?(OR)

(b) Describe the sufferings of domestic workers. How do the labour laws affectthem?

(OR)(c) Bring out the architectural beauty of the Brihadeeswara temple .

Section D(Poetry 20 marks)

PART - I

Quote from memory one of the following extracts: (1 x 5 = 5)(39) The last five lines of the poem Manliness:

from Except ....... to ........ my son

(OR)Five lines of the poem The Cry of the Children from

Our knees,

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Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the questions below each set:( 5 x 1 = 5 )

(40) He steps back,surveys with Close scrutiny, then sharp critical glare

i. Who is the surveyor?

ii. What is being glared at critically?

(41) O,ye wheelsStop!be silent for today!Why should the wheels be silent for a day?

(42) In spite of myself,the insidious mastery of songBetrays me back,till the heart of me weeps to belongWhose heart weeps to belong?

(43) A creature of that old distorted dreamThat makes the sound of life an evil cryWho is the creature referred to in the above lines?

PART - III

Read the following lines from the poems you have studied and answer thequestions given below: (5 x 1 = 5)

(44) With speed of wings I hasten pastAnd close my eyes against the sunTo dream my dreams and make them last.

Pick out the rhyming words in these lines

(45) Our knees tremble sorely in the stoopingWe fall upon our faces trying to go;And, underneath our heavy eyelids drooping,The reddest flower would look as pale as the snowBring out the rhyme scheme employed in these lines.


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(46) with sixty seconds worth of distance runIdentify the words which make this sentence an example of the figure of speech calledalliteration.

(47) Sharp edges mergeInto smoothe well moulded curves.Identify the figure of speech in these lines..

(48) But once within the wood, we pausedLike gnomes that hid us from the moonName the figures of speech used in the above line.

PART - IV

Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions: (1 x 5 = 5)Your paragraph should not exceed 120 words

(49) a. What is the effect of the sugar on the poet in the Piano(OR)

b. How does the Shilpi succeed in creating Gods image in stone?

(OR)c. How does the poet describe manliness?

Section E (Language Functions 20 marks)PART - I

(50) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:( 5 x 2 = 10)

For foreign tourists, the best thing about visiting India was that one didnt have tobreak ones head deciding where to go. The choice of tourist sites was automatic and short: theTaj Mahal, the monuments of Delhi, the places of Jaipur and Udaipur, the bathing ghats of Varnasi.A few went to Kashmir and Goa. And the adventurous handful picked up their rucksacks to trekthrough the Himalayas. But that was about all. The rock-cut carvings of the South Indian temples,the forests of Madhya Pradesh and the sand dunes of Rajasthan - for most tourists this did notexist at all. Now the old whistle-stop tour image of India is in for a radical change. Through a seriesof expensive promotion campaigns, the Tourism Department is trumpeting Indias countless glories: its


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golden beaches, its sanctuaries teeming with wildlife, its quiet hill stations and its Buddhist historicalsites. As part of the hard sell, seminars are being organized to woo travel agents in the US and Europe.Food festivals are introducing Europeans to the mouth-watering delights of the Indian cuisine. And theGovernment has liberalized rules for hotels, air charters and other sectors of the tourism industry.

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