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First Mid Term Test - 2024 | Standard X English | Solved Paper

FIRST MID TERM TEST - 2024

Standard X - English Solved Paper

Marks: 50 | Time: 1.30 hrs

Question Paper
I. Choose the appropriate synonyms/antonyms and answer the following. 10 x 1 = 10
Choose the appropriate synonyms for the underlined word.
  1. The young bird kept calling her mother plaintively.
    1. happily
    2. sadly
    3. rigorously
    4. vainly
  2. The little seagull even gnawed at the dried pieces of eggshell.
    1. chewed
    2. swallowed
    3. digested
    4. devoured
  3. His parents circled around raising a proud cackle.
    1. sharp noise
    2. blunt noise
    3. high pitch
    4. shout
Choose the appropriate antonyms for the underlined word.
  1. The cops were reluctant to leave.
    1. unwilling
    2. eager
    3. opposed
    4. left
  2. Doors were yanked open.
    1. pulled
    2. pushed
    3. forced
    4. kicked
  3. She screamed back mockingly.
    1. disrespectfully
    2. ridiculously
    3. respectfully
    4. lovely
Answer the following.
  1. Choose the correct plural form of 'erratum' from the following.
    1. erratums
    2. errata
    3. erratae
    4. erratus
  2. Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word 'nutrition'.
    1. dis-
    2. mal-
    3. sub-
    4. in-
  3. Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation 'CRY'.
    1. Child Recovery and Youth
    2. Cash Recovery and You
    3. Child Rights and You
    4. Cash Rights and Youth
  4. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositional phrase given below.
    Failure is often the ________ negligence.
    1. effect of
    2. consequence of
    3. reason of
    4. in spite of
II. Answer any two of the following in a sentence or two. 2 x 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 x 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 x 5 = 10
  1. Describe the struggles underwent 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 x 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?
  2. b) What should we do when things go wrong sometimes?
VI. Read the following and answer the questions. Total: 14 Marks
20. Read the following poetic stanza and answer the questions given below. (4x1=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,
  1. Identify the Rhyming words of the given lines.
  2. Identify the Rhyming scheme of the given lines.
  3. Identify the figure of speech in the fourth line.
  4. Pick out the alliterating words in the third line.
21. Quote from memory. (1x5=5) Let me but live ..................... back in fear.
22. Read the passage and answer the questions. (5x1=5) 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'.
  1. Who gave a lively account of the storm to Prospero?
  2. Who first leapt into the sea?
  3. Where was Ferdinand?
  4. What was Ferdinand doing?
  5. Who was King's son?
VII. Answer any two of the following. 2 x 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.
  2. "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.
  3. Look at the following picture and express your views on it in about five sentences.
    (Image described as a woman giving something to a child)
Solutions
Part I: Solutions 10 x 1 = 10
  1. Answer: b) sadly 'Plaintively' means sounding sad and mournful.
  2. Answer: a) chewed 'Gnawed' means to bite at or chew something persistently.
  3. Answer: c) high pitch 'Cackle' refers to a loud, harsh laugh or a sharp, high-pitched cry made by a bird like a hen or a goose.
  4. Answer: b) eager 'Reluctant' means unwilling. The opposite is 'eager', which means willing and keen.
  5. Answer: b) pushed 'Yanked' means to pull with a sharp, sudden movement. The direct opposite action is 'pushed'.
  6. Answer: c) respectfully 'Mockingly' means in a contemptuous or teasingly disrespectful way. Its antonym is 'respectfully'.
  7. Answer: b) errata 'Erratum' is a Latin word. Its plural form is 'errata', which means a list of corrected errors.
  8. Answer: b) mal- The prefix 'mal-' means bad or wrongful. 'Malnutrition' means a lack of proper nutrition.
  9. Answer: c) Child Rights and You CRY is a well-known Indian non-governmental organization that works to ensure children's rights.
  10. Answer: b) consequence of The sentence means that negligence often leads to failure. 'Consequence of' correctly expresses this cause-and-effect relationship.
Part II: Solutions 2 x 2 = 4
  1. Answer: No, the mother bird did not offer any food directly to the young seagull. Instead, she tore a piece of fish and flew across to him, using it as a bait to tempt him to make his first flight out of hunger.
  2. Answer: The author was in his upstairs bedroom when he heard the noise of footsteps downstairs, which he initially mistook for his father or brother but later thought was a ghost.
  3. Answer: The first catch of the young seagull's older brother was a herring, which he devoured while standing on a rock.
Part III: Solutions 1 x 2 = 2
  1. Answer (Active Voice): My grandmother painted that portrait.
  2. Answer (Passive Voice): The problem will be solved by Rosy.
Part IV: Solutions 2 x 5 = 10
  1. 16. The Struggles of the Young Seagull

    The young seagull's struggle to overcome its fear of flying was intense and emotional. It was left alone on the ledge while its family, including its two brothers and sister, had already flown away. The seagull was terrified of the vast expanse of the sea beneath him and was convinced its wings would not support him. For twenty-four hours, it suffered from extreme hunger but could not muster the courage to fly. Its family taunted and scolded it for its cowardice. The turning point came when its mother, driven by a clever plan, flew towards him with a piece of fish but stopped just out of reach. Maddened by hunger, the young seagull dived for the fish, and in that moment, its fear was forgotten. It instinctively spread its wings, caught the wind, and made its first successful flight, finally overcoming its deep-seated fear.

  2. 17. The Journey of Life by Henry Van Dyke

    In the poem "Life," Henry Van Dyke portrays life as a journey that should be embraced with courage, joy, and a positive outlook. The poet wishes to live his life from year to year with a "forward face and unreluctant soul." He does not want to rush towards the future or cling to the past. He accepts that the path may be "up the hill or down, o'er rough or smooth," but resolves that the journey itself will be a source of joy. He seeks the same simple ideals he cherished as a boy: new friendships, high adventure, and meaningful achievements ("a crown"). The poet's ultimate hope is that his life's journey will be cheerful to the very end, and he wants to face death gently, like a tired traveler going home.

  3. 18. The Police Search Operation

    The search operation by the policemen in the house was extensive, chaotic, and ultimately futile. After being called to investigate a supposed burglary, a squad of policemen, including a reporter and photographers, arrived at the author's house. They began their search by rushing upstairs, banging on doors, and looking under beds. They ransacked the rooms, pulling out furniture, opening drawers, and creating a mess. A zither was mistaken for a machine gun. Their search was thorough but misguided, as they were looking for a burglar that didn't exist. The entire operation was a comedy of errors, highlighting the confusion and panic caused by a simple misunderstanding. In the end, they found nothing and left, leaving the family to deal with the chaos they had created.

Part V: Solutions 2 x 1 = 2
  1. a) What does the poet expect everyone to learn?
    The poet expects everyone to learn to face life ("walk") with a positive and cheerful attitude ("with a smile and a song").
  2. b) What should we do when things go wrong sometimes?
    When things go wrong sometimes, we should not be discouraged or sad. We should continue our journey with the same positive spirit, with a smile and a song.
Part VI: Solutions
20. Poetry Stanza Analysis
  1. Rhyming words: The rhyming words are down/crown and joy/boy.
  2. Rhyming scheme: The rhyming scheme of the stanza is abab.
  3. Figure of speech: The figure of speech in the fourth line ("New friendship, high adventure, and a crown") is a Metaphor. "A crown" metaphorically represents success, achievement, or a reward in life, not a literal crown.
  4. Alliterating words: The alliterating words in the third line ("Still seeking what I sought when but a boy") are Still, seeking, sought (repetition of the 's' sound).
21. Quote from Memory

The completed lines from the poem "Life" by Henry Van Dyke are:

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
In the dim past, nor holding back in fear.

22. Passage Comprehension
  1. Who gave a lively account of the storm to Prospero?
    Ariel gave a lively account of the storm to Prospero.
  2. Who first leapt into the sea?
    The king's son, Ferdinand, was the first who leapt into the sea.
  3. Where was Ferdinand?
    Ferdinand was in a corner of the isle (island).
  4. What was Ferdinand doing?
    He was sadly lamenting the loss of his father, the king.
  5. Who was the King's son?
    Ferdinand was the King's son.
Part VII: Solutions 2 x 4 = 8
23. Advertisement
24. Report Writing

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY CELEBRATION

By [Your Name], Member, Organizing Committee

Salem, 16th July 2024: Our school celebrated "Educational Development Day" on the 15th of July with great enthusiasm to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great leader K. Kamarajar. The school campus was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The event commenced at 10:00 a.m. with a prayer song.

The highlight of the event was the presence of the District Collector, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Our Principal delivered the welcome address and highlighted the importance of education in today's world. As part of the event, various competitions such as elocution, essay writing, and drawing were conducted for the students on topics related to education and national development.

The Chief Guest, in his address, inspired the students with his motivational words and emphasized the role of students in nation-building. He then distributed prizes and certificates to the winners and participants of the competitions. The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by the School Pupil Leader, followed by the National Anthem.

[Your Name]

Member, Organizing Committee

25. Picture Comprehension
  1. The picture depicts a heartwarming moment between a woman and a young boy.
  2. The woman, possibly a mother or a teacher, is gently giving a small potted plant to the boy.
  3. Both the woman and the boy are smiling, suggesting a happy and positive interaction.
  4. This act could symbolize teaching the child about nature, responsibility, and the importance of caring for the environment.
  5. The scene evokes feelings of love, care, and the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next.