Sunday, June 28, 2026

Class:10 - Monthly test - June II


10-Std Monthly Test – June 

Time : 1.30 Hrs | ENGLISH | Marks : 50

I. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the underlined word: 1 x 3 = 3

  1. The young seagull failed to muster up courage. a) scatter b) gather c) move d) disperse

  2. His family laughed at his cowardice. a) timidity b) bravery c) boldness d) sharpness

  3. The father was preening the feathers on his white back. a) biting b) picking c) cleaning d) dirtying

II. Choose the appropriate antonyms for the underlined word: 1 x 3 = 3

  1. The sun was ascending the sky blazing warmly. a) shining b) looking c) soaring d) descending

  2. He loved to whet his beak every now and then tearing the pieces of fish. a) blunt b) sharpen c) shaping d) break

  3. The young seagull was exhausted by the flying exercise. a) tired b) fatigue c) energetic d) famished

III. Answer the following: 1 x 2 = 2

  1. Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word "natural" a) ir- b) micro- c) bio- d) super-

  2. Choose the correct plural form of "formula" from the following: a) formulaes b) formula c) formulae d) formules

IV. Rewrite as directed: 2 x 1 = 2

  1. Rosy will solve the problem. (Change into another voice)

V. Answer any three of the following in two or three sentences: 2 x 3 = 6

  1. What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
  2. How did the bird feel when it started to fly for the first time?
  3. Why did the seagull fail to fly?
  4. What did the young bird do to seek the attention of his parents?

VI. Answer the following question in a paragraph: 1 x 5 = 5

  1. Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying.

VII. Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any two of the following: 2 x 2 = 4

  1. So let the way wind up the hill or down O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy. a) How is the way of life? b) How should be the journey of life?

  2. 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?

  3. My heart will keep the courage of the quest And hope the road's last turn will be the best a) What kind of the quest does the poet seek here? b) What is the poet's hope?

VIII. Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below: 5 x 1 = 5

  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) Identify the figure of speech employed in the second line of the given stanza. c) Give the rhyme scheme for the given stanza. d) Pick out the alliterating words in the third line.

IX. Answer the following in a paragraph: 1 x 5 = 5

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

X. Quote from the memory: 5 x 1 = 5

  1. Let me but ………… with a whole.

XI. Write a paragraph by developing the following hints: 1 x 5 = 5

  1. Prospero and Miranda – reached an island – cave – help of Ariel – raised storm – shipwreck – enemies scattered – Ferdinand separated – Prospero tries Ferdinand – hard tasks – enemies repent – restored dukedom.

XII. Prepare an advertisement: 1 x 5 = 5

  1. Tasty and hygienic – homemade taste – 200 varieties to select – purely vegetarian – special combo offers available – Ice cream and fruit juices – Mani Vilas – M.G. Road, Madurai.
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