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THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT

FIRST MID TERM TEST - 2024

Standard - X ENGLISH

Time: 1.30 hrs Marks: 50

Part - I

Answer all the questions. 7 x 1 = 7
Choose the appropriate Synonyms of the underlined words:
1) The seagull's long grey legs were stepping daintily.
  • a) silently
  • b) gently
  • c) hardly
  • d) fastly
2) Herman rushed to his room and slammed the door.
  • a) close slowly
  • b) pushed
  • c) closed forcefully
  • d) closed roughly
Choose the appropriate Antonyms of the underlined words:
3) His father was preening the feathers.
  • a) cleaning
  • b) clearing
  • c) dirtying
  • d) colouring
4) The lady seems hysterical.
  • a) mad
  • b) senseless
  • c) wise
  • d) calm
Grammar & Vocabulary:
5) Choose the correct plural form of radius from the following.
  • a) radius
  • b) radios
  • c) radii
  • d) radies
6) Complete this sentence using an appropriate Modal: Poongothai ______ speak several languages.
  • a) will
  • b) shall
  • c) can
  • d) should
7) Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate prepositional phrase: As a ______ of his hard work, he achieved the target.
  • a) instead of
  • b) result of
  • c) reason of
  • d) effect of

Part - II

Section - 1
Answer any two of the following questions in a sentence or two. 2 x 2 = 4
8) Why did the young bird utter a joyful scream?
9) What woke up the mother?
10) What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
Section - 2
Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any two of the following. 2 x 2 = 4
11)
"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 Complaining Street?
12)
"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 the journey of life be?
13)
"They growl at that and they growl at this
Whatever comes, there is something amiss"
a) What does the word "growl" mean here?
b) Why do they find everything amiss?
Section - 3
Answer any one of the following. 1 x 2 = 2
14) Rewrite the following sentence in the other voice: The salesman answered all the questions patiently.
15) Change the following into Active Voice: You are requested not to walk on the grass.

Part - III

Section - 1
Answer any one of the following in a paragraph. 1 x 5 = 5
16) Narrate the extensive search operation made by the policeman in the house.
17) Describe the experience of the young seagull in "His First Flight" written by Liam O'Flaherty.
Section - 2
Answer any one of the following. 1 x 5 = 5
18) What are the positive aspects mentioned in the poem, "Life"?
19) 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 alliterated words in the 3rd line.
b) Pick out the rhyming words in the above lines.
c) What is the rhyme scheme of the above lines?
d) Identify the figure of speech employed in the 1st line.
Section - 3
Answer the following. 1 x 5 = 5
20) Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order:
  1. Of these Ariel was the Chief.
  2. They live in a cave made out of rocks.
  3. Gonzalo, the lord of his court, privately places water provisions, apparels, and books.
  4. Prospero reaches the Island with his daughter Miranda.
  5. By virtue of his magic, he releases many good spirits from the witch Sycorax.
Section - 4
Answer any one of the following. 1 x 5 = 5
21) Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below:
Mobile World - Smartphones - Accessories - Recharges - Free Scratch Card for every purchase of mobile - No. 25 Mano complex - South Cotton Road - Tiruchendur - Email: v.mobiles@gmail.com
22) You are the school pupil leader. Your school organized an inter-school sports event at Nehru stadium. Write a report on the special events conducted in about 100-120 words.
Section - 5
Quote from memory. 1 x 5 = 5
23)
"So let the way wind up ............................
................................... courage of the quest"

Part - IV

Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints. 2 x 4 = 8
24)
a)
Prospero - Duke of Milan - Antonio - deserted Prospero and young daughter in a boat - reaching an island - using magic power - released good spirits - Ariel serving him - raising a storm - ship landing on the island - Ferdinand loving Miranda - Alonso and Antonio repenting - regaining dukedom.

[OR]

b)
Dr. Ashok T. Krishnan - child specialist - interested in painting - Somu sent his pet bird Zigzag - talking 21 languages - sleep and snore - Krishna's family pained - angry - brought the Zigzag to his clinic - began to speak - Dr. Krishnan was happy.
25) Read the following paragraph and answer the questions below. (4 x 1 = 4)
In China, in about 1200 B.C people traded shells for what they wanted. Chinese people also traded metal tools for the things they wanted. For example, they traded metal knives and shovels for the things they wanted. Later in China, people made metal money. In about 100 B.C people made money of animal skin. The first paper money was made from white coloured deer skin. It came from China about 900 years later. In about 700 B.C people made the first round metal coins. The coins were made of gold and silver. They looked very similar to the coins we use today. These coins came from Lydia. Lydia was located where the country called Turkey is located today. After people made coins in Lydia, people in Rome, Iran and Greece also began making coins.

Questions:

i) What did the Chinese trade for the things they wanted?
ii) How was the first paper money made?
iii) Where was Lydia?
iv) When did people make the first round metal coins?
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Solved Paper & Answers

PART I - Answers (Q 1-7)

1. b) gently

2. c) closed forcefully

3. c) dirtying (Antonym of preening, which means cleaning/grooming)

4. d) calm (Antonym of hysterical, which means uncontrollably emotional)

5. c) radii

6. c) can (Indicates ability)

7. b) result of

PART II - Section 1 - Answers (Q 8-10)

8. Why did the young bird utter a joyful scream?
The young bird uttered a joyful scream because he saw his mother flying towards him with a piece of fish in her beak.

9. What woke up the mother?
The sound of the narrator running downstairs, thinking it was a burglar, woke up the mother. She thought the house was on fire.

10. What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
Extreme hunger and the sight of its mother tearing a piece of fish just out of its reach maddened the young seagull. It dived at the fish, which prompted its first flight.

PART II - Section 2 - Answers (Q 11-13)

11. a) Where does the family live?
The family lives on Complaining Street.

11. b) Why do you think the street is named Complaining Street?
The street is named so because the family that lives there complains about everything and is never satisfied.

12. a) How is the way of life?
The way of life can be winding, going up or down a hill, and can be either rough or smooth.

12. b) How should the journey of life be?
The journey of life should be joyful, regardless of the challenges faced.

13. a) What does the word "growl" mean here?
Here, "growl" means to complain or grumble in an angry and bad-tempered manner.

13. b) Why do they find everything amiss?
They find everything amiss because of their perpetually negative and complaining nature; they are determined to find fault in everything.

PART II - Section 3 - Answers (Q 14-15)

14. Rewrite in Passive Voice:
Answer: All the questions were answered patiently by the salesman.

15. Change into Active Voice:
Answer: Please do not walk on the grass.

PART III - Section 1 - Answers (Q 16-17)

16. The extensive search operation by the police:

The arrival of the police turned the quiet house into a scene of chaotic activity. A squad of policemen, including a few reporters and photographers, stormed the house. They rushed upstairs, led by the narrator's mother. The police searched everywhere with great energy but little success. They looked under beds, peered into closets, and ransacked the drawers. They even tipped over furniture, looking for the "burglar." Their search extended to the attic, where they found the grandfather, who, mistaking them for deserters from General Meade's army, angrily sent them away. The entire operation was marked by confusion and commotion, ultimately finding nothing but adding to the family's bewilderment.

17. The experience of the young seagull's first flight:

The young seagull's first flight was an experience born of desperation and culminating in exhilaration. Initially, he was terrified of the vast sea below and felt certain his wings would not support him. His family tried to encourage and threaten him, but he remained on the ledge, paralyzed by fear. Maddened by hunger, when he saw his mother with a fish, he dived for it. For a moment, he was seized by terror as he fell downwards. But then his wings automatically spread outwards, and he felt the wind against them. He started soaring upwards and downwards, and his fear vanished. He screamed with joy, flying with his family over the green sea, finally landing and floating on the water, having successfully conquered his fear.

PART III - Section 2 - Answers (Q 18-19)

18. Positive aspects in the poem "Life":

The poem "Life" by Henry Van Dyke is filled with optimism and a positive outlook. The poet wishes to live his life with a "forward and an unreluctant soul." He doesn't want to hurry or turn away from his goal, nor does he mourn the past. He wants to live with a happy heart that pays its tribute to youth and age. He believes the journey of life, whether rough or smooth, will be joyful. He continuously seeks new friendships, high adventure, and achievements ("a crown"). His heart will always keep the courage for the quest, and he hopes that every turn in life's road will be the best.

19. Stanza Analysis:

a) Alliterated words in the 3rd line: The alliterated words are high and humble.

b) Rhyming words: The rhyming words are this/amiss and humble/Grumble.

c) Rhyme scheme: The rhyme scheme is aabb.

d) Figure of speech in the 1st line: The figure of speech is Metaphor. The people are metaphorically said to "growl," comparing their complaining to the sound an animal makes.

PART III - Section 3 - Answer (Q 20)

20. Rearranged coherent order:

  1. (iv) Prospero reaches the Island with his daughter Miranda.
  2. (iii) Gonzalo, the lord of his court, privately places water provisions, apparels, and books. (This explains how they survived the journey).
  3. (ii) They live in a cave made out of rocks.
  4. (v) By virtue of his magic, he releases many good spirits from the witch Sycorax.
  5. (i) Of these Ariel was the Chief.
PART III - Section 4 - Answers (Q 21-22)

21. Advertisement:

22. Report on Inter-School Sports Event:

INTER-SCHOOL SPORTS MEET 2024 - A GRAND SUCCESS

Report by: [Your Name], School Pupil Leader, [Your School Name]

Date: [Date of Writing]

An Inter-School Sports Meet was organized by our school, [Your School Name], on [Date of Event] at the prestigious Nehru Stadium. The event saw enthusiastic participation from over fifteen schools in the district. The day began with a grand inaugural ceremony, where the Chief Guest, renowned athlete Mr. [Name], declared the meet open.

The stadium buzzed with energy as athletes competed in various track and field events like the 100m sprint, 4x100m relay, long jump, and shot put. The highlight of the day was the nail-biting final of the senior boys' relay race, which our school team won by a fraction of a second. The closing ceremony was graced by the District Sports Officer, who awarded medals and certificates to the winners. St. John's School lifted the overall championship trophy. The event was a testament to sportsmanship and promoted healthy competition among students, concluding as a memorable success.

PART III - Section 5 - Answer (Q 23)

23. Quote from memory ("Life"):

"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,
My heart will keep the courage of the quest,"
PART IV - Answers (Q 24-25)

24. a) Paragraph from hints (Prospero):

Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, found his life overturned by the treachery of his own brother, Antonio. With the help of the King of Naples, Antonio deserted Prospero and his young daughter, Miranda, in a boat, leaving them to die at sea. Miraculously, they survived, reaching an island that would become their home for twelve years. On this island, Prospero honed his skills in magic. Using his magic power, he released many good spirits, including the mischievous Ariel, who had been imprisoned by the witch Sycorax. In return, Ariel began serving him faithfully. Years later, Prospero conjured a great tempest, raising a storm that caused a ship carrying his enemies to land on the island. His plan for justice was set in motion, which also led to Prince Ferdinand loving Miranda. In the end, faced with Prospero's power and their own guilt, Alonso and Antonio repented for their actions, and Prospero, after forgiving them, prepared to reclaim his rightful dukedom.

24. b) Paragraph from hints (Zigzag):

Dr. Ashok T. Krishnan, a dedicated child specialist, was also a man who was deeply interested in painting. His life took a strange turn when his friend Somu sent his pet bird Zigzag to stay with him. This bird was claimed to be a wonder, capable of talking in 21 languages. However, once at the Krishnans' home, all Zigzag did was sleep and snore loudly, creating a cacophony that disrupted the entire household. Krishna's family was pained and angry by the constant noise. Fed up, Dr. Krishnan brought the Zigzag to his clinic, hoping to leave it there. To everyone's surprise, in the clinic, the bird suddenly began to speak, perfectly managing the patients and bringing order to the chaos. Seeing this new, helpful side of the bird, Dr. Krishnan was happy and took Zigzag back home, where it became a beloved and useful member of the family.

25. Reading Comprehension Answers:

i) What did the Chinese trade for the things they wanted?
The Chinese traded shells and later, metal tools like knives and shovels for the things they wanted.

ii) How was the first paper money made?
The first paper money was made from white coloured deer skin.

iii) Where was Lydia?
Lydia was located where the country called Turkey is located today.

iv) When did people make the first round metal coins?
People made the first round metal coins in about 700 B.C.