10th English - 2nd Mid Term Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper | Ramanathapuram District

10th Standard English Second Mid Term Exam 2024 - Question Paper & Full Answer Key | Ramanathapuram District

10th STD ENGLISH - Second Mid Term Exam 2024

RAMANATHAPURAM DISTRICT

10th Standard English Question Paper
TIME: 1.30 Hrs MARKS: 50
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PART-I (1 x 8 = 8)

Answer all the questions.

Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicized words:

1. David became a confident and competent communicator.

  • a) Incapable
  • b) capable
  • c) losing
  • d) gaining

2. I was amazed to see how well I understood it.

  • a) Bewildered
  • b) pleased
  • c) astonished
  • d) shocked

Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicized words:

3. Kim was amazing.

  • a) Astonishing
  • b) emotionless
  • c) astounding
  • d) surprising

4. I want you to be very attentive.

  • a) Alert
  • b) watchful
  • c) heedful
  • d) inattentive

5. Choose the expansion of the Abbreviation CCTV

  • a) Closed Circuit Telegram
  • b) Closed Circuit Television
  • c) Closed Circuit Telephone
  • d) Closed Circuit Telegraph

6. Choose the correct meaning for the idiomatic phrase "call on"

  • a) Reveal
  • b) succeed
  • c) explode
  • d) finish
Note: The standard meaning of the idiom "call on" is "to visit". None of the given options are correct. This question may be flawed or contain a typo (e.g., intended "call off", which means to cancel/finish).

7. Fill the blank appropriately

They _______ to write the exercises neatly. (has / have).

They have to write the exercises neatly.

8. Fill in the blank with correct alternative.

We wish she continues _______ healthy. (being / be).

We wish she continues being healthy.

Part-II

Answer any two of the following questions in a sentence or two: (2 x 2 = 4)

9. What devices help David move from one place to other?

David uses a sophisticated wheelchair to move from one place to another.

10. What did M Hamel say about the French language?

M. Hamel said that the French language was the most beautiful, the clearest, and the most logical language in the world. He asked the people to guard it among themselves and never forget it.

11. Which software helps Alisha to overcome her difficulty in typing?

Dragon Dictate, a speech recognition software, helps Alisha to overcome her difficulty in typing by converting her speech into text on the screen.

Read the following set of Poetic Lines and Answer any two of the following: (2 x 2 = 4)

12. And now if you will set us to our task,
We will serve you four and twenty hours a day!

a) Who does the pronoun „You" refer here?

a) The pronoun 'You' refers to mankind or human beings.

b) Who will serve us for a whole day?

b) The machines will serve us for a whole day (twenty-four hours).

13. They, too aware of sun and air and water
Are fed by peaceful harvests, by war's long winter starv'd

a) What is common for all of us?

a) Sun, air, and water are common for all of us.

b) How are we fed?

b) We are fed by peaceful harvests.

14. Remember, no men are foreign, and no countries strange.

a) Who are not foreign?

a) No men are foreign.

b) What is not strange?

b) No countries are strange.

Part - III (2 x 2 = 4)

Answer any two of the following

15. Join the sentences using relative pronouns

This is Varun. His father is an architect.

This is Varun, whose father is an architect.

16. Rewrite the sentence in Indirect Speech.

Johnson said to Suganthi, "Did you enjoy it?"

Johnson asked Suganthi if she had enjoyed it.

17. Guide the stranger to reach the library.

A Stranger wants to visit the library. Write the steps guide him to reach his destination.

Map showing directions to the library

Here are the steps to guide the stranger to the library:

  1. Go straight and you will reach Anna Road.
  2. Turn Right on Anna Road and Go Straight.
  3. Avoid the first Left and Continue walking. You will cross a bank on your left.
  4. Then you will reach Big Street. Turn left on Bigg Street.
  5. Walk a little. Take the first right turn onto Big Street.
  6. Walk a few more steps. The library is the first building on your left.

Answer any one of the following in a paragraph (5 x 1 = 5)

18. Give an account of the last day of M.Hamel in school?

M. Hamel's last day in school was filled with pathos and patriotism. He was dressed in his special green coat, frilled shirt, and black silk cap, which he wore only on inspection and prize days. The classroom was unusually quiet, and the village elders were seated on the back benches to thank him for his forty years of faithful service. M. Hamel spoke about the French language, calling it the most beautiful and logical language in the world. He urged everyone to hold fast to their language, as it was the key to their prison. He was overcome with emotion and could not speak at the end. He turned to the blackboard and wrote as large as he could, "Vive La France!" (Long Live France!), and dismissed the class with a gesture.

19. "Technology is a boon to the disabled". Justify.

Technology is undeniably a great boon to the disabled, empowering them to overcome physical limitations and live more independent and fulfilling lives. For instance, assistive technologies like speech recognition software (e.g., Dragon Dictate used by Alisha) allow individuals with motor difficulties to write and communicate effortlessly. Advanced communication devices, like the one used by Stephen Hawking, enable those who cannot speak to express their thoughts. Similarly, sophisticated wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs provide mobility and freedom. The internet and modern gadgets offer access to education, employment, and social interaction, breaking down barriers of isolation. Technology bridges the gap between ability and disability, turning challenges into possibilities and proving itself to be a true enabler.

Answer any one of the following: (5 x 1 = 5)

20. What is the central theme of the poem "No men are foreign"?

The central theme of the poem "No Men Are Foreign" by James Kirkup is the concept of universal brotherhood and global unity. The poet emphasizes that all human beings are essentially the same, irrespective of their nationality, race, colour, or language. We all walk on the same Earth, share the same sun, air, and water, and have similar physical and emotional experiences. The poet argues that borders and differences are man-made and that by hating others, we are only hating ourselves. He strongly condemns war, stating that it pollutes our common Earth and is an act against humanity itself. The poem is a powerful plea for peace and recognition of our shared human identity.

21. 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!

a) Pick out the rhyming words from the above lines.
drive - dive, light - write

b) Write the rhyme scheme of the given stanza.
aabb

c) Identify the figure of speech employed in the first line.
Polysyndeton (The repeated use of the conjunction 'and' to list actions).

d) Pick out the alliterating words in the second line.
print and plough

Part - IV

22. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. (5 x 1 = 5)

That morning Francis Bennett awoke in rather a bad temper. This was eight days since his wife had been in France and he was feeling little lonely. As soon as he awoke, Francis Bennett switched on his phono telephote whose wires led to the house he owned in the Champs-Elysses. He saw his wife appear on the telephotic mirror.

a) Where did Francis Bennett's wife go?
Francis Bennett's wife went to France.

b) How many days was Francis alone at home?
Francis was alone at home for eight days.

c) What did Francis do as soon as he awoke?
As soon as he awoke, Francis switched on his phono telephote.

d) Where did he own a house?
He owned a house in the Champs-Elysses.

e) What did he see in the telephotic mirror?
He saw his wife appear on the telephotic mirror.

23. Answer any one of the following (5 x 1 = 5)

You are Raja. The street lights of your area do not work properly. As a responsible citizen, write a letter to the newspaper enlightening them about the problem and also suggest ways to brighten the area.

(OR)

Prepare attractive advertisement using the hints given below
Sale of Furniture - wooden chairs - dining tables - teakwood tables - comfortable sofa cum bed-all under one roof-door delivery-25% less - hurry limited stocks available.

Answer to Letter Writing:

Raja,
15, Gandhi Street,
Ramanathapuram.
15th October 2024.

The Editor,
The Indian Express,
Ramanathapuram.

Sir,

Subject: Non-functional street lights in Gandhi Street - Reg.

Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the poor maintenance of street lights in our area, Gandhi Street.

For the past month, most of the street lights in our locality have not been functioning. This has plunged the entire area into darkness after sunset, causing great inconvenience to the residents. The darkness provides cover for anti-social elements, making it unsafe for women and children to venture out. Moreover, the risk of accidents has increased significantly for motorists and pedestrians.

I request the authorities to take immediate action to repair or replace the faulty lights. Regular maintenance and the installation of energy-efficient LED lights would be a long-term solution. I hope this letter will awaken the civic authorities to their responsibility.

Thank you,

Yours truly,
Raja

Answer to Advertisement:

24. Quote from memory: (1 x 4 = 4)

From: Some water,..........
To: ...a day.

Some water, coal, and oil is all we ask,
And a thousandth of an inch to give us play:
And now, if you will set us to our task,
We will serve you four and twenty hours a day!

25. Write a paragraph of about 100 words by developing the following hints. (1 x 6 = 6)

Holland-land-below sea level- dikes protected the country- everyone did best to-protect-HollandYears ago- little- boy Peter-lived Holland-His father -attended-dyke gates-opened-closed dykes one day -Peter mother- gave cakes to Peter- to be given-old blind friend of peter- across the dyke- Peter happily left home- Peter visited- old man returned - near by the dyke- heard-water trickling stopped to see- small hole-dyke-called for help-in vain- he put his little-finger- throughout the night slept near the dyke- morning - found by passer by alerted the people-Peter and Holland-saved.

The Hero of Holland

Holland is a country situated below sea level, protected from the sea by massive walls called dikes. Years ago, a little boy named Peter lived there. His father was a dyke-keeper. One day, Peter's mother asked him to take some cakes to an old blind friend who lived across the dyke. On his way back, Peter heard the sound of water trickling. He discovered a small hole in the dyke. Knowing the grave danger, he called for help, but no one heard him. Without a second thought, he plugged the hole with his little finger. He stayed there all through the cold night, pressing his finger against the leak. The next morning, a passerby found him and quickly alerted the townspeople. They repaired the dyke, and Peter's bravery saved the town and all of Holland. He became a national hero.

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