Class :10 Monthly test June - III

MONTHLY TEST – JUNE 2026

CLASS: X

Time: 45 minutes | ENGLISH | Marks: 25

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PART – I

Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words: 3 x 1 = 3

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

2. The whole family was laughing at his cowardice. a) strength b) bravery c) courage d) lack of bravery

3. Scraping his peak now and again to whet it! a) clean b) blunt c) sharp d) wet

Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicised words: 3 x 1 = 3

4. Then a monstrous terror seized him. a) released b) grasped c) snatched d) conquered

5. But he kept calling plaintively. a) cheerfully b) mournfully c) dismally d) lovely

6. After a minute or so, he uttered a delightful scream. a) released b) suppressed c) expressed d) divulged

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PART – II

Answer any TWO of the following questions in a sentence or two. 2 x 2 = 4

7. Why did the seagull fail to fly?
8. What made the young seagull go mad?
9. Why did the young bird utter a joyful scream?

Answer any ONE of the following: 1 x 2 = 2

10. Rewrite the following sentence into the other voice: Please assemble in the ground.

11. Rewrite the following sentence into the other voice: When will you finish the building?

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PART – III

Answer any ONE of the following in a paragraph. 1 x 5 = 5

12. Explain the experience of the young seagull in "His First Flight" written by Liam O Flaherty.

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

14. Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below. — 4 Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% – Special Combo Offers – Muthusamy & Co., Gandhi veethi, Sivagangai.

15. Quote from Memory: — 4 Let me ………………………that disappear.

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