10th English Quarterly Exam 2024 Question Paper with Answer Key | Theni District

10th English Quarterly Exam 2024 - Answer Key (Theni District)

Part - I: Objective Answers

Choose the appropriate synonyms for the underlined words.

Currently, women's accomplishments are tremendous in many fields.
Answer: c) enormous
Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from Olympics for being overweight of 100 gms made the Indians ands enormously sad.
Answer: a) extremely
We encountered a storm.
Answer: a) met

Choose the appropriate antonyms for the underlined words.

We reached a point where the road bifurcated.
Answer: b) converged
He said in an unperturbed manner.
Answer: a) disturbed
The sun was soothing.
Answer: c) burning

Grammar & Vocabulary

Choose the correct plural form of "child" from the following.
Answer: b) children
Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word "arrange".
Answer: c) ment (arrangement)
Choose the correct expansion of NIT.
Answer: c) National Institute of Technology
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate word given below.
The medal in the attic for twenty-nine long years.
Answer: b) hidden
Choose the suitable option to pair the "land" to form a compound word.
Answer: d) slide (landslide)
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
There was a pin drop silence the room.
Answer: a) in
Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four alternatives.
The passengers rushed to board the bus it arrived.
Answer: d) as soon as
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate article.
M.S.Dhoni is one of best players.
Answer: b) the

Part - II

Section - I (Prose)

15. What was the first catch of the young seagull's older brother?

Answer: The first catch of the young seagull's older brother was a herring.

16. Who were the narrator's neighbours?

Answer: In the story "The Attic," the narrator's neighbours were the family of Sanyal, specifically Nagen uncle and Sanyal himself.

17. Which skill was considered important in the selection process?

Answer: In the context of the INSV Tarini expedition, essential survival skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with courage were considered important in the selection process.

18. What did Aditya offer Sanyal?

Answer: Aditya offered Sanyal one hundred and fifty rupees, which was the value of the silver medal he had stolen from Sanyal in their childhood.

Section - II (Poetry)

19. The summer of life she's ready to see in spring
She says, "Spring will come again my dear".

a) What does the word 'summer' mean here?

Answer: The word 'summer' here refers to the prime of life, a period of happiness, prosperity, and joy.

b) What does she mean by "spring will come again"?

Answer: She means that good times and happiness will return after a period of hardship or difficulty, just as spring follows winter.

20. My heart will keep the courage of the quest,
And hope the road's last turn will be the best.

a) What kind of quest does the poet seek here?

Answer: The poet seeks the quest of life's journey, filled with challenges and adventures, which he wants to face with courage.

b) What is the poet's hope?

Answer: The poet's hope is that the end of his life's journey will be the most fulfilling and best part of it all.

21. Nothing goes right with the folks you meet
Down on that gloomy complaining street.

a) What is the opinion about the folks you meet down the street?

Answer: The opinion is that the folks on that street are negative, perpetually dissatisfied, and always complaining.

b) What does the word 'gloomy' mean here?

Answer: The word 'gloomy' means dark, depressing, or cheerless.

22. She's today's women. Today's women, dear.
Love her, respect her, keep her near.

a) Describe today's woman according to the poet.

Answer: According to the poet, today's woman is strong, brave, resolute, and an inherent symbol of power.

b) How should a woman be treated?

Answer: A woman should be treated with love, respect, and should be cherished.

Section - III (Grammar)

23. Rewrite the following sentence to the other voice.
The doctor kindly warned me.

Answer: I was kindly warned by the doctor.

24. Rewrite using indirect speech.
He said, "I am glad they are strong".

Answer: He said that he was glad they were strong.

25. Punctuate the following sentence.
the general is a woman yelled the soldiers

Answer: "The general is a woman!" yelled the soldiers.

26. Transform the following sentence into a simple sentence.
He is sick but he attends the Exam.

Answer: In spite of being sick, he attends the Exam.

27. Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.

a) beckoning / calling / They / were / to him / shrilly

Answer: They were beckoning to him, calling shrilly.

b) point / had / bifurcated / the / we / reached / where / road / a

Answer: We had reached a point where the road bifurcated.

Section - IV (Directions)

28. A stranger wants to visit the Exhibition. Guide him to reach his destination.

Answer: You are at point 'x' on Gandhi Bazaar. Go straight along Gandhi Bazaar. You will pass the Circus on your left. Continue straight, and you will find the Exhibition on your right, directly opposite the School.

Part - III

Section - I (Prose Paragraphs)

37. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order.

Correct Order:

(3) Prospero was the Duke of Milan.
(2) Antonio, his brother sent him out of Milan.
(4) He came to a deserted Island with his daughter.
(5) Miranda was his daughter.
(1) Prospero lived in a cave.

Section - III (Passage Comprehension)

38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

a) Which country was in the war?

Answer: China was in the war.

b) What was the order of the Emperor?

Answer: The order of the Emperor was that one man from each Chinese family must leave his family to join the army.

c) Who was Mulan?

Answer: Mulan was a teenage girl who lived in a faraway village in China.

d) What was she doing?

Answer: She was outside washing clothes when she heard the news.

e) Why did she ran into the house?

Answer: She ran into the house to inform her father about the Emperor's order.

Section - IV (Creative Writing)

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

40. Write a complaint to the officer of the PWD department...

From
[Your Name],
[Your Address],
[Your City].

To
The Officer,
PWD Department,
[City].

Subject: Complaint regarding poor maintenance of children's park

Sir/Madam,

I am writing to bring to your urgent attention the deplorable condition of the children's park in our area. The park has become a hub of uncleanliness, with garbage littered everywhere and overgrown bushes. The play equipment is broken and poses a safety hazard to the children. This neglect has made the park unusable and unsanitary.

I request you to take immediate steps to clean the park, repair the equipment, and ensure regular maintenance. Your prompt action will restore a safe and clean recreational space for the children of our community.

Thank you,
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

41. You are Divya / Dinesh... Prepare a notice...

GHSS, Ponneri

NOTICE

Trip to Yelagiri!

This is to inform all students that the school is organizing an educational trip to Yelagiri.

Date of Journey: [Insert a suitable future date, e.g., October 15, 2024]
Mode of Transportation: School Bus
Amount: Rs. 500 per student (inclusive of travel and food)
Dress Code: School sports uniform

Interested students must submit their names and the amount to their respective class teachers on or before [Insert a suitable deadline].

Divya / Dinesh
School Pupil Leader

42. Look at the following picture and express your views on it about 50 words.

Views: This picture shows our national flag flying high, a symbol of our nation's pride, unity, and sovereignty. The tricolor represents courage, peace, and prosperity. It reminds every citizen of their duty to uphold the values of our country and work together for its progress and glory.

43. Make notes or Write summary of the following passage.

Notes:

Blood Components

Types of Blood Cells
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
- White Blood Cells (WBCs)
- Platelets
Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
- Small, thin, disc-shaped.
- Contain haemoglobin (iron component).
- Functions:
  - Transport O₂ from lungs to tissues.
  - Transport CO₂ from tissues to lungs.
White Blood Cells (WBCs)
- Big and few (1 WBC for every 700 RBCs).
- Body's defenders/soldiers.
- Functions:
  - Fight bacteria and other enemies.
  - Destroy dead cells.

Section - V

44. Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.

This is the boy whom won the race.
Corrected: This is the boy who won the race.
Is this a book that you wanted to buy.
Corrected: Is this the book that you wanted to buy? (Assuming specificity error)
My uncle is richest man in the village.
Corrected: My uncle is the richest man in the village.
I don't know who is she
Corrected: I don't know who she is.
I live in United States.
Corrected: I live in the United States.

45. Quote from memory:
O'er rough ____________ will be the best

Answer: 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, And hope the road's last turn will be the best.

47. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below.

a) Passage about books:

a) What is the greatest resource of mankind?

Answer: The habit of reading is one of the greatest resources of mankind.

b) Which books do you prefer - your own or the borrowed books?

Answer: The passage suggests that we enjoy our own books more. (Personal preference may vary).

c) How are borrowed books disadvantageous?

Answer: Borrowed books must be treated with care, cannot be marked for reference, and must be returned.

d) How does marking help us?

Answer: Marking helps us to remember and refer to information quickly.

b) Poem about beauty:

a) What does the poet love?

Answer: The poet loves all beauteous (beautiful) things.

b) Who is in his hasty days?

Answer: Man is in his hasty days.

c) Which is remembered on walking?

Answer: Something that seems like the empty words of a dream is remembered on walking (waking).

d) How does the poet find joy?

Answer: The poet finds joy in the making of something.