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

10th English Quarterly Exam 2024 - Question Paper with Answer Key (Covai District)

PART I (14 x 1 = 14)

Choose the appropriate synonyms for the words given below:

The young seagull was alone on his ledge.
a) shelf b) room c) nest d) bed
Answer: a) shelf
INSV Tarini was built indigenously in India.
a) internationally b) innately c) beautifully d) purposely
Answer: b) innately
Burglars!" she shouted intuitively.
a) rationally b) thought fully c) instinctively d) angrily
Answer: c) instinctively

Choose the appropriate antonym for the words given below.

He tried to revive childhood memories.
a) refresh b) begin c) collects d) destroy
Answer: d) destroy
Herman slammed the door.
a) opened b) locked c) closed d) banged
Answer: a) opened
We anticipated what could be there ahead.
a) expected b) imagined c) thought d) unexpected.
Answer: d) unexpected.

Answer the following:

Choose the correct plural of ‘hero' from the following.
a) heros b) heroes c) hero d) heross
Answer: b) heroes
Add the right suffix to the word 'child'.
a) ity b) ion c) hood d) or
Answer: c) hood (childhood)
Expand CD.
a) Compact disc b) Compact Drive c) Common disc d) Common Drive
Answer: a) Compact disc
Fill in the blank with the correct Phrasal verb.
The passengers were instructed to wear the seat belt during the ............ .
a) take on b) take away c) take off d) take at
Answer: c) take off
Form a Compound word from the options that pairs with 'traffic'.
a) jam b) sound c) crowd d) walk
Answer: a) jam (traffic-jam)
Choose the most appropriate preposition given below and fill in the blanks.
The young seagull's feet sank ............ green sea.
a) under b) upon c) into d) on
Answer: c) into
Complete the given sentence using the correct tense form of the verbs given below.
Saravanan always ........ (go) for a walk in the morning.
a) go b) goes c) going d) gone
Answer: b) goes
Choose the appropriate linker from the words given below.
Call me ............ you need money.
a) incase b) so that c) unless d) otherwise
Answer: a) incase

Part II (Section 1) (3x2=6)

Answer any three of the following questions in a sentence or two.

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, but he was too tired and weak. Then, his belly touched the water, and he floated on it.
Why did Herman and the author slam the doors?
Herman and the author slammed the doors to make noise and scare away the "burglars" they thought were in the house, and to get the attention of the police who had arrived outside.
What does the term circumnavigation mean?
The term circumnavigation means to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, in a vessel like a ship or an aircraft.
What did Aditya offer Sanyal?
Aditya offered Sanyal the silver medal that Sanyal had rightfully won, along with one hundred and fifty rupees as its price.

Part II (Section 2) (3x2=6)

Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any three of the following.

"They growl at that and they growl at this. / Whatever comes, there is something a miss;"
a) What does the word 'growl' mean?
The word 'growl' means to make a low, guttural sound of complaint or anger.
b) Why do they find everything a miss?
They find everything a miss because they are perpetually grumpy and have a complaining nature, finding fault in everything.
"Not a crumb to be found / on the snow-covered ground"
a) What couldn't be found on the ground?
Not even a crumb (a tiny piece of food) could be found on the ground.
b) Why was the ground snow covered?
The ground was snow-covered because it was winter.
"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?
The way of life can be rough or smooth, with ups and downs like a path winding up a hill or down.
b) How will be the journey?
The journey will be joyful, regardless of the challenges.
"Strong is she in her faith and beliefs / "Persistence is the key to everything”, says she."
a) What is she strong about?
She is strong in her faith and beliefs.
b) What is the key to everything?
According to her, persistence is the key to everything.

Part II (Section 3) (3x2=6)

Answer any three of the following:

Rewrite the sentence in reported speech.
He said, "Raja is a good boy".
Answer: He said that Raja was a good boy.
Rewrite the sentence in passive voice.
Rama killed Ravana.
Answer: Ravana was killed by Rama.
Punctuate the following sentence.
theres something down there i said
Answer: "There's something down there," I said.
Combine the pair of sentences using appropriate connector.
Sita saw a snake. At once she ran away.
Answer: As soon as Sita saw a snake, she ran away.
Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentence.
a) as / I / healthy / are / you / am /as
Answer: I am as healthy as you are.
b) speaks / Ruben / languages / two
Answer: Ruben speaks two languages.

Part II (Section 4) (1x2=2)

Answer the following question.

28. Direct the stranger to the children's park.

Go straight along MTP Road. You will pass a hotel on your left. The Children's Park is just ahead on your left, directly opposite the school.

Part III (Section 1) (2x5=10)

Answer in a paragraph any two of the following.

29. Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying.

The young seagull was terrified of flying. His two brothers and sister had already flown away, but he was left alone on the ledge, convinced his wings would not support him. For twenty-four hours, he suffered from intense hunger but was too afraid to fly to his parents for food. His family taunted him for his cowardice. The turning point came when his mother, holding a piece of fish in her beak, flew close to him but stopped just out of reach. Maddened by hunger, the seagull dived for the fish, falling outwards and downwards into space. A monstrous terror seized him, but then his wings spread outwards automatically. He flapped them and found he could fly, thus overcoming his fear through a desperate act of survival.

Part III (Section 2) (2x5=10)

Answer any two of the following.

34. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.

In the poem 'Life' by Henry Van Dyke, the journey of life is portrayed as an adventure to be lived with joy and a positive outlook. The poet desires a life where he can face challenges with courage and a cheerful heart. He does not want to hurry or stray from his goals, nor does he mourn the past or fear the future. He believes that every day, whether the path is rough or smooth, the journey can be joyful. This optimistic perspective emphasizes embracing life's experiences, both good and bad, with a brave and unwavering spirit, looking forward to new adventures.

35. Read the stanza and answer the questions:

The weather is always too hot or cold,
Summer and winter alike they scold.
Nothing goes right with the folks you meet.
Down on that gloomy complaining street

a) Pick out the rhyming words from these lines.

cold-scold, meet-street

b) Give the rhyme scheme for this stanza.

aabb

c) Identify the figure of speech found in the fourth line.

Metaphor. "Gloomy complaining street" is a metaphor for a place/life filled with complaining people.

d) Pick out the alliterating words in lines 1 and 2.

Summer, scold.

36. Paraphrase the following stanza.

She's a lioness, don't mess with her.
She'll not spare you if you are a Prankster.
Don't ever try to saw her pride, her self-respect
She knows how to thaw you, saw you-so beware!

This stanza describes a powerful and dignified woman, comparing her to a fierce lioness. It serves as a warning not to trifle with her or treat her disrespectfully. If someone tries to hurt her pride or self-respect, she will not let it go. She is wise and capable of handling such situations effectively, so one should be cautious and not provoke her.

Part III (Section 3) (1x5=5)

Answer any One of the following.

37. Rearrange following sentences in the correct order.

(i) Mulan emerged instead of her family. (ii) She cut off her hair and disguised as a man. (iii) She joined the army. (iv) Mulan lived in china. (v) The Emperor called for a war.

Correct Order:

(iv) Mulan lived in china.
(v) The Emperor called for a war.
(i) Mulan emerged instead of her family.
(ii) She cut off her hair and disguised as a man.
(iii) She joined the army.

38. Read the passage below and answer the questions.

Prospero and his daughter lived in an island. His daughter Miranda was very beautiful. They lived in a cave made out of a rock. The cave was divided into several apartments, one of which Prospero called his study, there he kept his books which chiefly treated of magic.

(i) Who lived in the island?

Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, lived in the island.

(ii) What is the name of Prospero's daughter?

Prospero's daughter's name is Miranda.

(iii) Where did they live?

They lived in a cave made out of a rock.

(iv) Describe the cave?

The cave was divided into several apartments, and one of these was Prospero's study where he kept his books.

(v) What type of books were there?

The books chiefly treated of magic.

Part III (Section 4) (5x4=20)

Answer any four of the following.

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

Home appliances- Aadi sale-20-50%- special combo offers-Muthusamy & co., Raja street, Gingee.

MUTHUSAMY & CO.

GRAND AADI SALE!

Unbeatable Discounts on Home Appliances!

20% to 50% OFF!

Upgrade your home with the latest Refrigerators, TVs, Washing Machines, and more!
Special Combo Offers: Buy a Fridge and get a Microwave at an unbelievable price!
Hurry! Limited Period Offer!

Visit us at:
Muthusamy & Co.,
Raja Street, Gingee.

40. Write a letter of complaint to the railway police station that you had lost your bag in the train you travelled.

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

To
The Inspector of Police,
Railway Police Station,
[Station Name],
[City].

Subject: Complaint regarding a lost bag in the train.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing to report the loss of my travel bag while I was travelling on [Train Name], Train No. [Train Number], from [Starting Station] to [Destination Station] on [Date]. My seat number was [Seat Number] in coach [Coach Number].

The bag is a [Colour] [Brand] backpack. It contains my identity card, some clothes, and a few important documents. I realized it was missing when I was about to deboard at [Destination Station] at approximately [Time].

I request you to kindly register my complaint and take the necessary action to help me find my bag. I can be contacted at [Your Phone Number].

Thank you for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

41. You are Nirmala/Nirmalan, school pupil leader of GHSS Coimbatore. Prepare a notice on behalf of your school informing students about the 'Fancy Fete' to be conducted in your school.

GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, COIMBATORE

NOTICE

Date: [Date]

FANCY FETE 2024

This is to inform all students that our school is organizing a 'Fancy Fete' to raise funds for our school's welfare activities. The details are as follows:

Date: [Date of Fete]
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: School Playground

The fete will feature various food stalls, game zones, and cultural events. All students and their families are cordially invited to attend and make this event a grand success.

Nirmala/Nirmalan
School Pupil Leader

PART IV

43. Make notes or write a summary of the following passage.

Notes

Title: The Importance of an Idioms Dictionary

English Study Incomplete
- Without ref. dictionary of idioms.
- Collins dictionary - a useful resource.
Features of Collins Dictionary
- Explains over 3000 common idioms.
- Provides sample sentences for clarity.
- Focuses on 'true' idioms (meaning not obvious).
- Shows variations in usage.
'True' Idioms
- Meaning can't be guessed from individual words.
- Dictionary helps understand these expressions.

44. Identify the errors in the following sentence and rewrite them correctly.

(a) May I comes in?
(b) He is a M.L.A
(c) Do she sing every day?
(d) We have been waiting since two hours
(e) Slow and steady win the race

(a) May I come in?

(b) He is an M.L.A.

(d) We have been waiting for two hours.

(e) Slow and steady wins the race.

45. Quote from memory.

From "She puts her........... To...........Who're near".

From the poem "I am Every Woman":

"She puts her life at stake, she's real, she's not fake!
The summer of life she's ready to see in spring.
She says, "Spring will come again, my dear.
Let me care for the ones who're near."

46. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints.

a) Dr.Ashok T.Krishnan-Zigzag Somu's pet-children happy-bird can talk-sing-Zigzag unmoved- sulking-snoring-neighbours complaining Seventh day Somu's e-mail-Zigzag in the clinic-strange-genius (or)...

Zigzag

Dr. Ashok T. Krishnan received a peculiar bird named Zigzag from his friend Somu, who was leaving for Alaska. Somu described Zigzag as a multilingual talking-singing bird. Dr. Krishnan's children were thrilled to have a new pet. However, upon arrival, Zigzag was completely unmoved and silent. It just perched on a curtain rod, sulked, and soon began to snore loudly, creating a thunderous noise that disturbed the entire household and even the neighbours. The family was frustrated by the constant snoring. On the seventh day, Dr. Krishnan took Zigzag to his clinic. To everyone's surprise, the bird started managing the patients with commands, bringing silence and order. It was then that Dr. Krishnan received an e-mail from Somu, revealing that Zigzag was not a talker but was trained by an African witch doctor to be a clinical assistant. The strange, snoring bird turned out to be a genius in its own way.

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

(Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and the stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about Dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after the other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do) Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without heading words. Could any of these animals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures the less we appear superior when we destroy them.

a. What are the friendliest creatures in the sea?

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea.

b. What do the dolphins do to other dolphins?

They look after ill dolphins, care for pregnant mothers, and protect the weakest members of their community.

c. What do the scientists suggest?

Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language.

d. Do the Dolphins kill human beings?

No, the passage does not state that dolphins kill human beings. It implies the opposite by stating that humans can kill dolphins more easily.