Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Class 10 - First midterm test 2

 

FIRST MID TERM TEST 

Standard X ENGLISH Time : 1.30 hrs Marks : 50

I. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the underlined word. (10×1=10)

  1. The young bird kept calling her mother plaintively. a) happily b) sadly c) rigorously d) vainly

  2. The little seagull even gnawed at the dried pieces of eggshell. a) chewed b) swallowed c) digested d) devoured

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

Choose the appropriate antonyms for the underlined word.

  1. The cops were reluctant to leave. a) unwilling b) eager c) opposed d) left

  2. Doors were yanked open. a) pulled b) pushed c) forced d) kicked

  3. She screamed back mockingly. a) disrespectfully b) ridiculously c) respectfully d) lovely

  4. Choose the correct plural form of 'erratum' from the following. a) erratums b) errata c) erratae d) erratus

  5. Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word 'nutrition' a) dis b) mal c) sub d) in

  6. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation 'CRY' a) Child Recovery and Youth b) Cash Recovery and You c) Child Rights and You d) Cash Rights and Youth

  7. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositional phrase given below.

Failure is often the ______ negligence. a) effect of b) consequence of c) reason of d) in spite of

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

  1. Did the mother bird offer any food to the young bird?
  2. Where was the author when he heard the noise?
  3. What was the first catch of the young seagull's older brother?

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

Change the following sentences to the other voice.

  1. That portrait was painted by my grandmother.
  2. Rosy will solve the problem.

IV. Answer any two of the following paragraph. (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. Narrate the extensive search operation made by the policeman in the house.

V. Read the poetic lines and answer the questions given below. (2×1=2)

Let us learn to walk with a smile and a song. No matter if things do sometimes go wrong.

  1. a) What does the poet expect everyone to learn? b) What should we do when things go wrong sometimes?
  1. Read the following poetic stanza and answer the questions given below. (4×1=4)

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) Identify the Rhyming words of the given lines. (1) b) Identify the Rhyming scheme of the given lines. (1) c) Identify the figure of speech in the fourth line. (1) d) Pick out the alliterating words in the third line. (1)

21. Quote from memory. (1×5=5)

Let me but live …………… ……………… back in fear.

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

  1. Ariel gave a lively description of the storm, and of the terrors of the mariners; and how the king's son. Ferdinand was the first who leaped into the sea; and his father thought he saw his dear son swallowed up by the waves and lost. "But he is safe", said Ariel, 'in a corner of the isle, sadly lamenting the loss of the king his father'.

a) Who gave a lively account of the storm to Prospero? b) Who first leapt into the sea? c) Where was Ferdinand? d) What was Ferdinand doing? e) Who was King's son?

VII. Answer any two of the following. (2×4=8)

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

Loyal furniture shop – Aadi sale – 30-50% – Special offers – on credit card purchase – all types of decors – furnitures – available – G.N.Street, Salem.

  1. "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. Now, as the member of the organizing committee, write a report on the event in about 120 words.

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


[Image: A line drawing showing a mother in a saree holding a basket, walking with her young son who is wearing a school bag, with her hand resting on his shoulder.]


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Class 10 - First Mid Term Test 1

 

FIRST MID TERM EXAMINATION 

CLASS : X ENGLISH TIME : 1.30 Hr. MAX. MARKS : 50

PART-I (VOCABULARY)

I. Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicized words: (3×1=3)

  1. He even gnawed at the dried pieces of eggshell. a. swallowed b. bit c. revived d. restored

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

  3. They began to ransack the floor. a. rocked b. removed c. damaged d. checked

II. Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicized words: (3×1=3)

  1. Herman rushed to his room and slammed the door. a. closed b. locked c. banged d. opened

  2. The doors were yanked open. a. rushed b. pushed c. closed d. smooth

  3. The seagull's parents threatened to let him starve on his ledge. a. hunger b. death c. well-fed d. furnish

7. Choose the correct plural forms for the following. (2×1=2)

i) Child a) childs b) child c) children d) childrens ii) Loaf a) loafs b) loaves c) loavs d) loafes

PART – II (GRAMMAR)

8. Complete the sentence using appropriate modal. (3×1=3)

I —— win the singing contest. (determination) a. might b. could c. may d. will

9. Choose the correct prepositional phrase for the following.

As —— of his hard work, he achieved the target. a. Instead of b. a result of c. apart from d. because of

10. Choose the correct article for the following.

My uncle is —— honest man. a. the b. an c. a d. no article

11. Rewrite the following sentence in other voice. (1×2=2)

The salesman answered all the questions patiently.

Part-III (PROSE)

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

  1. Why did the seagull fail to fly?
  2. What made the seagull go mad?
  3. Why did the Herman and the author slam the doors?
  4. What made the reporter gaze at the author?
  5. Who was Mr. Bodwell?

Answer any one of the following in utmost 10 lines. (1×5=5)

  1. Describe the struggle undergone by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying.
  2. Describe the incidents that led to the rousing of the mother and the calling of the police.

PART– IV (POETRY)

Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any three of the following. (3×2=6)

  1. 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 as complaining street?

  2. And then, be our station high or humble, We'll never belong to the family of Grumble! a) Identify the figure of speech. b) Pick out the alliterating words.

  3. Not hurrying to, nor turning form 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?

  4. Still seeking what I sought when but a boy New friendship, high adventure and a crown. a) Whom does the word 'I' refer to? b) What did the poet seek as a boy?

Answer any one of the following in utmost 10 lines. (1×5=5)

  1. From the poem 'The grumble family' what kind of behaviour does the poet want the readers to posses?
  2. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.

25. Quote from Memory. (1×5=5)

From : Let me ………………… To : ………………… in fear.

PART - V (SUPPLEMENTARY)

26. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints. (1×5=5)

a. Prospero – duke of Milan – brother Antonio – usurped – magic power – wreck his enemies ship – wanted Miranda – married to Ferdinand – forgave all – noble man.

(OR)

b. Dr. Ashok T. Krishnan – Zigzag Somu's pet – children happy – bird can talk- sing – Zigzag unmoved – snoring – neighbours complaining – Seventh day Somu's day - Somu's e-mail – Zigzag in the clinic – showing strange – genius.

PART – VI (LANGUAGE FUNCTION)

27. a) Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below. (1×5=5)

Mobile Galaxy – smart phones – accessories – SIM cards – Recharge – Free Power banks on Mobile purchase – No. 1, Toll Gate, Trichy.

(OR)

b) You are 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.

Let me know if you'd like this converted into a Word document, or if you want the answer key drafted for this paper.

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