10th English Second Mid Term Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper with Full Solutions
10th English - 2nd Mid Term Exam Paper
Dharmapuri District - 2024
Solutions
SECTION-I PART -I (VOCABULARY)
I Choose the appropriate synonyms for italicized words. (2x1=2)
1. They continue to grapple with the changes.
2. There was a great bustle.
Choose the appropriate Antonyms for italicized words. (1x2=2)
3. One can control the computer screen with a gaze.
4. I had the strength to resist.
5. Expand the following Abbreviation WHO (1x4=4)
6. Choose the correct plural form of the word 'lorry'
7. Find out the meaning of the Idiomatic phrase 'go far'
8. Choose the Correct form of the non-finite verb
________ chess is my hobby.
SECTION-II (GRAMMAR) (2x2=4)
9. Join the sentence using 'Relative Pronoun'.
This is Varun. His father is an architect.
This is Varun, whose father is an architect.
10. Rewrite using indirect speech.
Suganthi said, "I've just come back from my holiday in Ooty".
Suganthi said that she had just come back from her holiday in Ooty.
PART - II SECTION - A
II Answer any two of the following questions. (2X2=4)
11. What are the benefits of the internet to the common man?
The internet offers numerous benefits to the common man. It provides instant access to vast amounts of information, facilitates global communication through email and social media, offers entertainment options like streaming services, and enables online services such as banking, shopping, and education.
12. What is the future technology?
Future technology refers to upcoming advancements that will significantly impact society. Key areas include Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, the Internet of Things (IoT) connecting everyday devices, advanced robotics for automation, and immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
13. Why did Franz dread to go to school that day?
Franz dreaded going to school that day for two main reasons. Firstly, he had not prepared his lesson on participles, and his teacher, M. Hamel, had announced that he would question the class on them. Secondly, he was scared of M. Hamel, who was a very strict teacher and often used his terrible iron ruler.
Answer any one of the following in about 100-150 words. (1x5=5)
14. How do we use technology in our day to day lives. (or) Give an account of the last day of M. Hamel in school
How do we use technology in our day to day lives?
Technology is deeply integrated into our daily lives. We wake up to alarms on our smartphones, which we also use for communication, navigation with GPS, and accessing news and social media. At home, smart devices like smart TVs and voice assistants provide entertainment and convenience. In the workplace, computers, internet, and collaborative software are essential for productivity. Technology has also transformed shopping with e-commerce, banking with online transactions, and education with e-learning platforms. Even our health is monitored using wearable gadgets. From ordering food online to booking transportation, technology simplifies tasks and makes our lives more efficient and connected.
(OR)
The last day of M. Hamel in school
M. Hamel's last day at the school was a solemn and memorable occasion. Unusually, he was dressed in his fine Sunday clothes—his beautiful green coat, frilled shirt, and a little black silk cap, all embroidered, which he wore only on inspection and prize days. The classroom was quiet, and the village elders were sitting silently on the back benches to pay their respects to the teacher for his forty years of faithful service. M. Hamel taught his last French lesson with great patience and emotion. He called French the most beautiful language in the world and urged his students and the villagers to guard it among themselves and never forget it. At the end of the lesson, overwhelmed with emotion, he wrote "Vive La France!" (Long Live France!) on the blackboard and dismissed the class with a gesture, unable to speak.
SECTION-B
III Read the Poetic lines and answer the questions that follow (any two) (2x2=4)
15. We were taken from the ore-bed and the mine,
We were melted in the furnace and the pit.
a) Who does 'we' refer to?
‘We’ refers to the machines.
b) Where are they melted?
They are melted in the furnace and the pit.
16. We were melted in the furnace and the pit.
We were cast and wrought and hammered to design
We were cut and filed and tooled and gauged to fit.
a) Identify the figure of speech in the above lines
The figure of speech is Personification, as the inanimate machines are speaking about their creation.
b) Identify the rhyming words of the given lines
The rhyming words are pit and fit.
17. Beneath all uniforms a single body breaths,
like ours; the land our brothers walk upon.
a) What is found beneath all uniforms?
A single human body is found beneath all uniforms.
b) Identify the figure of speech in the second line.
The figure of speech in the line "like ours" is a Simile.
SECTION-C
Answer any one of the following in about 80-100 word (1x5=5)
18. How do machines confess they are inferior to the Human brain? [OR] What is the central theme of the poem 'No men Are foreign'
How machines confess they are inferior to the Human brain
In the poem "The Secret of the Machines," the machines confess their inferiority to the human brain by acknowledging their lack of emotions. They state, "We can neither love nor pity nor forgive." They admit that they are merely the creation of the human brain, designed to serve specific purposes. Although they are powerful and can perform great tasks, they are ultimately non-sentient tools. They function based on laws set by humans and can be rendered useless by a simple mistake, proving that the creative and emotional human brain is superior.
[OR]
Central theme of 'No Men Are Foreign'
The central theme of James Kirkup's poem 'No Men Are Foreign' is universal brotherhood and the fundamental unity of all humankind. The poet emphasizes that despite differences in clothing, country, or language, all people are the same. We share the same earth, air, and sun. We all have similar bodies, needs, and emotions. The poet argues against war and hatred, suggesting that when we fight against others, we are essentially harming ourselves and defiling our shared planet. The poem is a powerful plea for peace and recognition of our common humanity.
19. Quote from memory (1x5=5)
From: We can pull and ............ which we live
We can pull and haul and push and lift and drive,
We can print and plough and weave and heat and light,
We can run and race and swim and fly and dive,
We can see and hear and count and read and write!
But remember, please, the Law by which we live,
PART-III (LANGUAGE FUNCTION)
IV 20. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below (1x5=5)
Hints: Gorgeous and Colorful dresses - Attractive prices - kid's wear - buy one get one Diwali offer-mega sale - No-9 Usmaan Road, T. Nagar, Chennai [OR] Write an email to your teacher about the interesting English model that you have prepared for the literary fest.
STYLESPARK FASHIONS
DIWALI DHAMAKA MEGA SALE!
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
Explore our gorgeous and colorful collection of dresses for the entire family!
Special section for Kid's Wear with amazing designs.
Unbelievable attractive prices on all new arrivals!
Don't miss the biggest festive offer in town!
Visit us at: No-9, Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai.
Hurry! Offer valid till Diwali!
[OR]
Email to the Teacher
To: english_teacher@omtexclasses.com
From: student_name@omtex.co.in
Subject: English Model for the Literary Fest
Respected Madam/Sir,
I hope this email finds you well.
I am writing to inform you that I have prepared an interesting English model for the upcoming school literary fest. I have created a miniature diorama depicting a key scene from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', complete with character figurines and lighting effects.
I am very enthusiastic about this project and believe it will be an engaging exhibit for everyone. I would be grateful if you could let me know a convenient time to show you the model for your feedback.
Thank you for your guidance and support.
Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
Class 10, Section 'A'
SECTION - D
21. A Stranger wants to go to a hospital. Write the steps to guide him to reach his destination. (1x2=2)
Here are the steps to guide the stranger to the hospital:
- Start from your current position at the Bus Stand.
- Walk straight along Anna Salai.
- Take the first left turn to enter Nehru Street.
- Walk a short distance down Nehru Street.
- The Hospital will be on your right side.
PART-IV (SUPPLEMENTARY)
22. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing hints. (1x8=8)
a) True Story - Little boy named peter - rescues-his fellow men - sees a small hole- water flows like a stream - thrusts his finger- stops the leaping water - next morning - people repair the hole-thank peter. [OR]
b) The Story is set - July 25 of 2889- Bennett - the director - used phonotelephote with his wife - In the reporter room-Gandhini projected-gigantic signs-he got lunch-pneumatic tubes travelled-Niagara-innovative ideas- This futuristic story - possible in - of future technology.
a) The Little Hero of Holland
Once, a brave little Dutch boy named Peter was on his way home. Holland is a country protected from the sea by large walls called dikes. On his way, Peter saw a small hole in one of the dikes, with water trickling through like a stream. He knew that even a tiny leak could quickly grow larger and cause a devastating flood that would destroy his village. Without a second thought, the courageous boy thrust his little finger into the hole, stopping the leaping water. He stayed there all through the cold night, shouting for help, but no one heard him. The next morning, a passerby found him and alerted the villagers. The people quickly came and repaired the hole. They thanked Peter profusely, and he was hailed as a hero for his quick thinking and selfless act that saved his entire town.
[OR]
b) A Day in the Life of a Journalist in 2889
The story is set in the distant future, on July 25, 2889, and follows a day in the life of Francis Bennett, the director of the "Earth Herald," a futuristic newspaper. His day begins not with a phone call, but by using a 'phonotelephote,' a device that transmits images along with sound, to see and speak with his wife in Paris. His office is a marvel of future technology. In the reporter's room, news is spoken into devices and instantly sent to print. Instead of advertisements in print, gigantic signs are projected onto the clouds for all to see. When Bennett feels hungry, his lunch is delivered to him through a network of pneumatic tubes that crisscross the city. The story presents a world filled with innovative ideas like aero-cars and moving sidewalks. This futuristic story vividly imagines how technology could completely transform every aspect of human life, making everything faster and more convenient.