STD 10 — UNIT TEST 1 — ENGLISH

STD 10 — UNIT TEST 1 — ENGLISH

Marks: 50

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I. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words (2×1=2)

1. His parents circled around raising a proud cackle. a) sharp noise b) blunt noise c) high pitch d) shout

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

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II. Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicised words (2×1=2)

3. 'Nothing' he said gruffly. a) happily b) roughly c) sadly d) plainly

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

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III. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals (2×1=2)

5. Poongothai ______ speak several languages.
6. You _______ speak politely to the elders.

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IV. Answer any Four of the following questions. (4×2=8)

7. Why did the seagull fail to fly?
8. What made the young seagull go mad?
9. Did the mother bird offer any food to the young bird?
10. How did the parents support and encourage the young seagull's brothers and sister?
11. What did the young bird's family do when he started flying?

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V. Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the following (4×2=8)

12. 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?

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

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

14. Let me but live my life from year to year, With forward face and unreluctant soul; Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal; Not mourning for the things that disappear.

    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 third and fourth line of the given stanza. d) Pick out the alliterating words in the second line.

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VII. Rewrite the following sentences in other voice. (2×1=2)

15. Rosy will solve the problem.
16. Cross the busy roads carefully.

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VIII. Paragraphs (3×4=12)

17. Describe the struggles undergone by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying.
18. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.
19. Write a detailed sketch of Prospero.

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IX. (5 Marks — choose one)

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

Mobile Galaxy — Smart phones, accessories, SIM cards, Recharge — Free power banks on Mobile purchase. No. 1, Toll Gate, Trichy.

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21. Report Writing

You are the coordinator of the Science Forum of your school. An event had been organized on account of National Science Day for the members of the forum. Now write a report on the observance of "National Science Day" at your school.