Class : 10 FIRST MID TERM TEST 3

 

Class : 10

FIRST MID TERM TEST 

ENGLISH Time Allowed : 1.30 Hours Max. Marks : 50

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PART – I

i) Answer all the questions. ii) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write the option code and the corresponding answer. (8×1=8)

Choose the appropriate synonym for the italicized words.

1. He scrapped his beak now and again to whet it! a) polish b) sharpen c) cut d) tore

2. The indignant white-haired old man belonged to the house. a) angry b) rejoiced c) exhausted d) agitated

3. We had to anticipate what could be there ahead. a) participate b) find c) foresee d) apprehend

Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicized words.

4. The project is considered essential towards promoting ocean sailing activities. a) wanted b) incredible c) foremost d) inessential

5. The doors were yanked open. a) pulled b) pushed c) wide d) cranked

6. He kept calling plaintively. a) sadly b) anxiously c) happily d) shockingly

7. Choose the correct plural form of 'child' from the following: a) childs b) childish c) childes d) children

8. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate tense form of the verb given below.

I always ___________ for a walk in the morning. a) goes b) going c) go d) have gone

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PART – II

SECTION – 1

Answer any three of the following questions in a sentence or two. (3×2=6)

9. Why did the seagull fail to fly?
10. What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
11. Why did Herman and the author slam the doors?
12. How many days did the crew take to complete the expedition?

SECTION – 2

Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any two of the following. (2×2=4)

13. 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?

14. Strong is she in her faith and beliefs. "Persistence is the key to everything," says she. a) What is she strong about? b) How does she deal with adversities in life?

SECTION – 3

Answer any one of the following. (1×2=2)

15. Rewrite the following sentence in other voice. Please turn on the switch.
16. Punctuate the following. what on earth are you boys doing she demanded

SECTION – 4

17. Answer the following question. (1×2=2)

You are near the school. A stranger asks you to direct him to the nearby ATM. Give instructions to help him.

(Layout note: School is at "You are here", located off Southern Road; 5th Street runs vertically connecting Southern Road to Main Road, where the ATM is marked on the opposite side along Main Road.)

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PART – III

SECTION – 1

Answer any one of the following in a paragraph. (1×5=5)

18. Explain the experience of the young seagull in "His First Flight" written by Liam O'Flaherty.
19. Highlight the factors responsible for the All-Women Indian Navy crew to carry out their expedition.
20. Describe the funny incident that caused the confusion in the house.

SECTION – 2

Answer any one of the following. (1×5=5)

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

22. What qualities have made women powerful?

23. Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below.

They growl at that and they growl at this; Whatever comes, there is something amiss; And whether their station be high or humble, They are all known by the name of Grumble.

(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 employed in the first line of the given stanza. (d) Pick out the alliterating words from the given stanza.

24. Paraphrase the following stanza.

A woman is beauty innate, A symbol of power and strength. She puts her life at stake, She's real, she's not fake! The summer of life she's ready to see in spring.

SECTION – 3

Answer any one of the following. (1×5=5)

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

Colourful and beautiful toys – Eco-friendly – non-toxic – handy – buy one get one – discount 10% – 54, Nehuruji Road, Madurai.

26. Write a letter to the manager of a famous daily, ordering subscription for your school library.

SECTION – 4

27. Quote from memory. (1×5=5)

A woman is beauty ……… ……………………… see in spring.

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PART – IV

28. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints. (8)

(a) Dr Somu – leaves his pet bird Zigzag with Dr Krishnan – Children excited – Mrs Krishnan irritated – raining fruits – spoils Mrs Krishnan's painting - endless snoring – neighbours call – children feel depressed – Dr Krishnan emails – to stop snoring – reply after a week – zigzag never snores – hardly sleeps – decides to return zigzag to Visu – Zigzag at clinic – start talking – sings - French poetry – calms down children – pin drop silence at clinic – Dr Krishnan finds truth about zigzag – call from Mrs Krishnan – Spoilt art sold for Rs.5000 – She offers to keep zigzag for – another week – Dr Krishnan readily agrees –

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(b) Many years ago – China – the emperor ordered – one man from family – join army – Mulan heard – told father – she joins army – father objected – she is a girl – Mulan – wore fathers robes – cuts her hair – convinced father – she has learnt Kung fu – no one will find - she is a girl. Mulan left - village - fought bravely - war - given top position – very soon – fever swept the army – Mulan sick – doctor examines – finds the truth – spreads the news in the army – everyone objects – to follow a girl leader – Mulan stood tall – gave command – soldiers – followed her – attacked enemies – won the battle – Emperor glad – offered Mulan positions – court – Mulan refused – went back – village – royal gifts.

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