10th English Quarterly Exam 2024 Answer Key | Kanchipuram & Chengalpattu District
Part - I
Choose the appropriate synonyms. (1-3)
- 1. swooped: (b) flew
- 2. array: (a) collection
- 3. affluent: (b) wealthy
Choose the appropriate antonyms. (4-6)
- 4. slammed: (d) opened
- 5. blissful: (c) unhappy
- 6. cursed: (c) blessed
Grammar & Vocabulary (7-14)
- 7. Plural of radius: (c) radii
- 8. Suffix for hand: (a) ful (handful)
- 9. Expansion of SIM: (b) Subscriber Identification Module
- 10. Phrasal verb: (c) burn out (Walking helps to burn out the calories.)
- 11. Pair with house: (a) keeping (housekeeping)
- 12. Preposition: (a) from (Ramani hails from a good family.)
- 13. Tense form: (b) would fly (If I were a bird, I would fly around the world.)
- 14. Linker: (c) Unless (Unless you work hard, you cannot secure good marks.)
Part - II
Section - 1 (Answer any three)
- 15. What happened to the young Seagull when it landed on the green sea?
When the young seagull landed on the green sea, his legs sank into it. He screamed with fright and tried to rise again by flapping his wings, but he was too weak from hunger. His feet sank further, then his belly touched the water, and he floated on it without sinking completely. - 16. Who used the Zither and how?
Sastri, a friend of Aditya's father, used the Zither. He was a talented Sitar player and would often play the Zither, which is an Austrian stringed instrument, at Aditya's home. - 17. What does the term circumnavigation mean?
Circumnavigation means to travel all the way around a large area, especially the world, typically by ship or aircraft. - 18. Who were Aditya's ancestors?
Aditya's ancestors were zamindars, who were once wealthy landowners but had lost their fortune over time.
Section - 2 (Answer any three)
- 19. Let me but live my life from year to year...
a) The word 'me' refers to the poet, Henry Van Dyke.
b) The poet wishes to lead a joyful life with a forward-looking perspective and a willing spirit, moving steadily towards his goals. - 20. There's a family nobody likes to meet...
a) The family lives on "Complaining Street."
b) The street is named so because the family that resides there is constantly complaining about everything. - 21. She's today's woman...
a) No, the poet is talking about the modern woman of today, not from a previous generation.
b) A woman should be treated with love and respect, and kept close. - 22. At last by starvation and famine made bold...
a) Extreme hunger due to starvation and famine made the cricket bold.
b) The cricket was dripping with wet and trembling with cold because it was winter and he had been caught in the rain without any shelter.
Part - III
Section - 3 (Answer any three)
- 23. Rewrite in other voice: Work hard.
You are advised to work hard. - 24. Rewrite in reported speech: Maya said, "When is zigzag coming here?".
Maya asked when Zigzag was coming there. - 25. Punctuate: shes a lioness dont mess with her.
She's a lioness; don't mess with her. - 26. Change into a simple sentence: He is sick but he attends the school.
In spite of his sickness, he attends the school. - 27. Rearrange the words:
a) an / is / drawing / activity / artistic -> Drawing is an artistic activity.
b) speaks / Ruben / besides / German / languages / two -> Ruben speaks two languages besides German.
Section - 4
- 28. Guide the girl to her school.
Go straight along Main Road. Walk past the Book store on your right. Take the first left turn. The school will be on your left.
Paragraph Questions
(Detailed answers for the 5-mark paragraph questions are provided below. Students are expected to elaborate on these points.)
- 32. Describe the struggles underwent by the young Seagull to overcome its fear of flying.
The young seagull was paralyzed by fear, unable to follow his family. He felt certain his wings would not support him. For 24 hours, his family left him alone on the ledge, taunting him for his cowardice. Maddened by hunger, he watched his mother tear a fish just out of reach. In a desperate attempt to get the food, he dived, and his fear was momentarily forgotten. He fell, screamed in terror, but then instinctively his wings spread outwards, and he found himself flying. His struggle was a profound battle between his crippling fear and the primal instinct for survival. - 34. How are today's women portrayed by the poet?
The poet portrays today's woman as a symbol of innate beauty, power, and strength. She is not fake; she is real and resilient. She is ready to face life's challenges ("the summer of life") with optimism ("in spring"). The poet emphasizes her formidable nature by calling her a "lioness" and warns that she should not be provoked. She is depicted as a caring individual who prioritizes those close to her. Overall, today's woman is presented as a strong, fearless, and admirable figure who deserves love and respect.
Section - 3 (5 Marks)
- 37. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order.
Correct Order: iv, ii, v, iii, i
- iv) Somu replied that zigzag hardly ever sleeps.
- ii) The family decided to keep it at home.
- v) It surprised Krishnan's family.
- iii) Mrs.Krishnan annoyed and called Mr.Krishnan to complain about zigzag.
- i) Zigzag began to command the patients at Mr.Krishnan's clinic.
- 38. Read the following passage and answer the questions.
i) Where did they live? They lived at the foot of a mountain.
ii) What supplied them food? A bit of land that they owned supplied them with food.
iii) How did they live? They lived a humble, peaceful, and happy life.
iv) What was the name of the country? The name of the country was Shining.
v) How was the leader? The leader was a despotic warrior who was cowardly and feared anything suggestive of failing health and strength.
Section - 4 (Creative Writing)
- 43. Make notes (OR) Write a summary of the following passage.
Note Making
Title: The Essence of Family
1. Foundation & Identity- 1.1 Sense of belonging
- 1.2 Origin of identity
- 1.3 Value based on family & upbringing
- 2.1 Long-lasting relationship
- 2.2 Forms with time spent together
- 3.1 Place of security
- 3.2 Support in times of need
- 4.1 Love, trust, hope, belief
- 4.2 Cultures, morals, traditions
Summary
Title: The Essence of Family
Family is the foundation of our identity and sense of belonging, and a person's worth is often judged by their family upbringing. This enduring bond is built over time through understanding, acceptance, and security, creating a safe harbor for support in difficult times. It is within the family that we learn crucial life values like love, trust, hope, and cultural traditions, which form a strong foundation for an individual's character.
Part - IV
Section - 5
- 44. Identify the errors and rewrite the sentences correctly.
a) She bakes the cake. (Or: She baked the cake.)
b) I prefer coffee to tea.
c) One of the students is affected by Corona.
d) This is the pen that/which I lost.
e) She is beautiful, isn't she? - 45. Quote from memory.
(The question is slightly ambiguous. The most likely required stanza from 'I Am Every Woman' is:)A woman is beauty innate,
A symbol of power and strength.
She puts her life at stake,
She is real, she is not fake!
Part - IV: Paragraph Writing (8 Marks)
- 47. a) Read the following paragraph and answer the questions.
a) 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.
b) How was the first paper money made? The first paper money was made from white coloured deer skin.
c) Where was Lydia? Lydia was a place where people began making coins around 700 BC.
d) When did people make the first round metal coins? People in Lydia, Rome, Iran, and Greece began making the first round metal coins in about 700 BC. - 47. b) Read the following poem and answer the questions.
i) How does the poet describe the spring season? The poet describes spring as pretty, but also short and sweet.
ii) Which line tells you that the garden is fresh? The line "When you can smell the grass from your garden seat" tells us the garden is fresh.
iii) Does the poet welcome the summer? How do you know? Yes, the poet seems to welcome summer. The phrase "With sunny smiles" suggests a positive feeling, even while acknowledging the "blaze of heat" and "dusty feet".
iv) How is autumn in India? According to the poem, autumn in India is a wet season associated with "muddy roads, Monsoons and mangoes, Leap frogs and toads," unlike the dry, leafy English autumn.