X ENGLISH - QUARTERLY EXAM ANSWER KEY
SEP' 2024 – NAMAKKAL DISTRICT | WIN ENGLISH GUIDE
PART - I: ONE MARK (14X1=14)
- a. large space
- c. closed
- b. constituted
- c. cowardice
- d. good
- b. rejection
- b. pennies
- b. fore
- d. Geo Synchronous Satellite Launching Vehicle
- b. stands for
- d. age
- b. at
- a. sang
- d. both, and
PART - II: TWO MARK
SECTION-1 (3X2=6) ANY THREE
- when the hungry bird saw his mother flying with fish.
- heard the steps of someone and the circling of steps.
- the second sailboat of the Indian navy – collect weather, ocean and wave data to make forecasts – track marine pollution.
- The attic was worst hit by wind and weather. The floor was full of twigs, straw and pigeon droppings.
SECTION-2 (POETRY) (3X2=6) ANY THREE
- a. The way of life was rough or smooth.
b. The journey of life should be joyful. - a. summer and winter
b. The routine of the cricket was to sing and while away the time enjoying spring. - a. Woman should be treated with love and respect.
b. No - a. amiss mean 'not quite right'. The family is not right in their attitude.
b. as they are not satisfied with anything.WIN
SECTION - 3 (GRAMMAR) (3X2=6) ANY THREE
- How was the river crossed by you?
- The girl said that they had been practicing yoga.
- He was good and so he helped others.
- a. “Zigzag! I have never snored" / I have never heard a zigzag snore.
b. Actions speak louder than words. - "Don't you dare sleep!" Dr. Krishnan warned Zigzag.
SECTION – 4 (COMPULSORY) (1X2=2)
[Answer for Direction-based question]
Go straight and turn right. Walk along the Main Road. Take a slight left turn at the end of the road. Immediately take a slight right. The hospital is just opposite the library.
PART - III: FIVE MARK
SECTION -1 (PROSE) (2X5=10) ANY TWO
- Young seagull's struggles?
- Search operation made by the policeman?
- selection and training process for the crew?
- Narrator's thoughts while accompanying Aditya?
SECTION-2 (POETRY) (2x5=10 marks) ANY TWO
- para on The Grumble family
- the attitude of the ant and the cricket – compare and contrast.
- a. down-crown; joy-boy b. abba
c. Personification d. journey-joy - Paraphrase:
This stanza details about the woman who is very strong in her faith and beliefs. She believes that persistence is essential for success. She remains determined during hardships. Her faith gives her strength to keep going. She holds her beliefs firmly, no matter what.
SECTION -3 (SUPPLEMENTARY) (1X5=5) ANY ONE
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- Zigzag was of a great trouble in the house.
- Dr. Krishnan took him to the clinic.
- Dr. Krishnan was surprised of the sudden change in zigzag.
- He took care of the orderliness in the clinic.
- Gone was Zigzag's bored and grumpy expression.
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- China
- One man from each family must join the army.
- a teenage girl
- in a village of china
- washing clothes
SECTION - 4 (4X5=20) ANY FOUR
- Advertisement about Mobile discount sale
- Letter to a sports store ordering for goods
- Notice about a book exhibition.
- Picture analysis – (any RELEVANT POINT)
- Make notes or summary writing
- Spot the error.
- Vallabai Patel is called the Iron man of India.
- I don't know who she is.
- Let the door be opened.
- The plane flew over the mountain.
- The Hindu has the largest circulation in India.
SECTION - 5 (COMPULSORY) (1X5=5)
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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.
PART - IV & V: EIGHT MARK (2X8=16)
- Hints development (a) Zigzag (OR) b. The Tempest
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a)
- A joint family is a family structure where multiple generations live / any general answer can be awarded.
- to share a responsibilities and resources.
- Benefits include a strong sense of community, support and shared responsibility and preservation of cultural values.
- a joint family / any relevant answer
(OR)
b)- the boy
- The narrator has changed over the years.
- No
- The process of thought and the powerful shade of the world help man dig out ‘the self’.