Tuesday, July 21, 2026

FIRST MID TERM TEST: Class 10

 

10 - STD

FIRST MID TERM TEST – 2026

ENGLISH TIME : 1.30 Hrs MARKS : 50

SECTION – A (PROSE)

I. CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE SYNONYMS: (3×1=3)

  1. The mother seagull swooped upwards. a) leap b) move very quickly c) ascend d) rush

  2. The cops were reluctant to leave. a) keen b) unexpected c) unwilling d) gently

  3. They were beckoning to him, calling shrilly. a) staring b) challenging c) watching d) signalling

II. CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE ANTONYMS: (3×1=3)

  1. The mother seagull screamed back mockingly. a) disrespectfully b) ridiculously c) jeeringly d) respectfully

  2. The great expanse of sea stretched down beneath. a) inferior b) above c) below d) higher

  3. The doors were yanked open. a) released b) grasped c) pulled d) pushed

III. CHOOSE THE CORRECT PLURAL FORM: (2×1=2)

  1. Child a) childs b) childrens c) children d) childes
  2. Hero a) heros b) heroes c) heroies d) heroes

IV. ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE FOLLOWING: (3×2=6)

  1. What made the young seagull go mad?
  2. Who were the narrator's neighbours?
  3. Where was the author when he heard the noise?
  4. What happened to the young seagull when it landed on the green sea?

V. ANSWER ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH: (1×5=5)

  1. Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying?
  2. Describe the funny incident that caused the confusion in the house?

SECTION – B (GRAMMAR)

VI. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE MODALS: (2×1=2)

  1. Mala ______ speak several languages. a) can b) could c) ought to d) might

  2. You ______ do as I say. a) should b) can c) must d) need

VII. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ARTICLES: (2×1=2)

  1. I bought ______ book this morning. a) a b) an c) the d) No article

  2. Elango is ______ honest shopkeeper. a) a b) an c) the d) No article

VIII. CHOOSE THE CORRECT PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES: (2×1=2)

  1. The flights were delayed ______ thick fog. a) in view of b) despite c) due to d) consequence of

  2. ______ Newton's third law, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. a) According to b) in accordance with c) on account of d) except for

IX. CHANGE THE SENTENCE INTO OTHER VOICE: (ANYONE) (1×2=2)

  1. The young seagull's family was praising him.
  2. Who has arranged this meeting?

SECTION – C (POEM)

X. QUOTE FROM MEMORY: (1×4=4)

  1. O'er rough ………… of the quest.

XI. ANSWER ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (2×2=4)

  1. Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal, Nor mourning for the things that disappear. a) Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry? b) What should one not mourn for?

  2. There's a family nobody likes to meet, They live, it is said, on complaining street. a) Where does the family live? b) Why do you think the street is named 'Complaining street'?

  3. Let me but live my life from year to year, With forward face and unreluctant soul; a) Whom does the word 'me' refer to? b) What kind of life does the poet want to lead?

XII. ANSWER ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (1×5=5)

  1. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.

  2. Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below:

The weather is always too hot or cold; Summer and winter alike they scold, Nothing goes right with the folks you meet Down on that gloomy complaining street.

a. Pick out the rhyming words from the given stanza. b. Mention the rhyme scheme for the given stanza. c. Pick out an alliteration in the second line. d. Identify the figure of speech in the first line.

SECTION – D (SUPPLEMENTARY READER)

XIII. ANSWER ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (1×5=5)

  1. Narrate how Prospero made his enemies repent to restore his dukedom.

  2. They lived in a cave made out of rock; it was divided into several apartments, one of which Prospero called his study; there he kept his books, which chiefly treated of magic. By virtue of his art, he had released many good spirits from a witch called Sycorax who had them imprisoned in the bodies of large trees. These gentle spirits were ever after obedient to the will of Prospero. Of these Ariel was the chief.

a) Where did they live? b) How was it divided? c) What did Prospero keep in one of his apartments? d) How did he release many good spirits? e) Who was the chief of all the spirits?

SECTION – E (COMPREHENSION)

XIV. ANSWER ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (1×5=5)

  1. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below.

Flowering Plants - Medicinal Plants - Vegetable Plants - Indoor Plants - Native Plants - Shrubs and Bushes - Ornamental Grasses - Fruit Tree Saplings - Green Earth Nursery - Anna Nagar, Thanjavur.

  1. Write a report on the event in about 120 words.

'Educational Development Day' was organized in your school on 15th July. The District Collector was the Chief Guest of the event. As part of the event, many competitions were held and the prizes were distributed to the winners and participants. It was a grand and successful event. Now, as the member of the organizing committee.

  1. Spot the errors:                                                 a. I live on a third floor.                                 b. I can be fifteen next April.                         c. An earth goes round the sun.                   d. He is a honest shopkeeper.                         e. Could the train be on time?
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First Mid Term Test: Class 10

 

FIRST MID TERM TEST – 2026

Standard X ENGLISH Time : 1.30 hrs Marks : 50

I. Answer all the questions. (8×1=8)

a) Choose the appropriate synonym for the italicised words.

  1. His father was preening the feathers. a) clearing b) cleaning c) dirtying d) ignoring

  2. Scraping his beak now and again to whet it. a) blunt b) sharpen c) dull d) dampen

  3. "Open up" cried a hoarse voice. a) rough b) moderate c) gentle d) soft

b) Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicised words.

  1. But he kept calling plaintively. a) mournfully b) sadly c) happily d) painfully

  2. She screamed back mockingly. a) disrespectfully b) ridiculously c) respectfully d) sarcastically

  3. Mother made one of her quick incomparable decisions. a) unique b) careful c) hasty d) comparable

  4. Choose the correct plural form of ______ from the following. a) syllables b) syllabum c) syllabi d) syllabuses

  5. Choose the most appropriate prepositional phrase.

We stayed at home ______ the bad weather. a) except for b) because of c) in addition to d) in place of

II. Answer any two of the following in a sentence or two. (2×2=4)

  1. What was the first catch of the young seagull's older brother?
  2. What were the various sounds the brothers heard when they went downstairs?
  3. What did the young bird's family do when he started crying?

III. Answer any two of the following. (2×2=4)

  1. Rewrite the following sentences to the other voice: The salesman answered all the questions patiently.

  2. Punctuate the following. of all things said mother

  3. Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal Not mourning for the things that disappear a) Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry? b) What should one not mourn for?

IV. Answer any two of the following. (2×5=10)

  1. Describe the struggles undergone by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying.
  2. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.
  3. Describe the funny incidents that caused the confusion in the house.

V. Read the following poetic stanza and answer the questions given below. (1×4=4)

  1. So let the way wind up the hill or down, O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy; Still seeking what I sought when but a boy New friendship high adventure and a crown.

a) Pick out the rhyming words from the given stanza. b) Give the rhyme scheme for the given stanza. c) Identify the figure of speech in the fourth line. d) Pick out the alliterated words in the third line.

VI. Quote from memory. (1×5=5)

  1. Not hurrying to …………… …………… on with cheer.

VII. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1×5=5)

  1. But a kind lord of my court, one Gonzalo who loved me, had privately placed in the boat, water, provisions, apparel and some books which I prize above my dukedom. 'O my father' said Miranda, 'No my love' said Prospero, you were the little angel that did preserve me. Your innocent smiles made me bear up against my misfortunes. Our food lasted till we landed on this desert island since when my chief delight has been in teaching you, Miranda and well have you profited by my instructions.

Questions: a) What was Prospero's chief delight? b) What did a kind lord secretly place in the boat? c) Who was the kind lord of Prospero? d) How did Prospero describe Miranda when she was a child? e) How long did their food last during the journey?

VIII. Answer any two of the following. (2×5=10)

  1. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below.

Bright vision opticals – comfort glasses – affordable – fashionable – save eyes from cell phone radiation – Keep cool – Good for online classes – Madurai.

  1. You are the school pupil leader. You have been asked to write a report on the inaugural ceremony of English Literary Association of your school which was held recently. Write a report on the same in not more than 120 words.

  2. Look at the following picture and express your views on it in about five sentences.



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