10th STD English Quarterly Examination 2025 - Solutions
Original Question Paper
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PART - I (14 x 1 = 14)
Choose the most appropriate synonyms for the italicized words.
1. He would be left to starve on the ledge.
2. The women navy crew faced unpredictable challenges.
3. The owner was a little rustic in appearance.
Choose the most appropriate antonyms for the italicized words.
4. The sun was ascending the sky.
5. I gripped his arm.
6. The road was bifurcated.
7. Choose the correct plural form of 'child' from the following.
8. Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word 'nutrition'.
9. The common expansion of the abbreviation of SIM is
10. Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate phrasal verb given below.
The mother instructed the maid to __________ the child carefully.
11. Choose the suitable option to pair it with the word 'under' to form a compound word.
12. Choose the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence.
INSV stands __________ Indian Naval Ship Vessel.
13. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate tense form of the verb given below.
Mani __________ (work) in this school for five years.
14. Choose the appropriate linker from the given four alternatives.
They checked the packet twice __________ then they sealed it.
PART - II
SECTION - I (Answer any three - 3 x 2 = 6)
15. What did the young seagull manage to find in his search for food on the ledge?
16. Who used the zither and how?
17. Where did the crew undergo their basic training?
18. What did Aditya offer Sanyal?
SECTION - II (Answer any three - 3 x 2 = 6)
Read the following set of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow.
19. 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?
b) How should be the journey of life?
20. The worst thing is that if anyone stays,
Among them too long, he will learn their way;
a) What is the worst thing that can happen if anyone stays with them?
b) What are the ways of the grumble family?
21. She's a lioness; don't mess with her
She'll not spare you if you're a prankster.
a) How is a woman described here?
b) Who is a prankster?
22. At last by starvation and famine made bold,
All dripping with wet, and all trembling with cold,
a) What made the cricket bold?
b) Why did the cricket drip and tremble?
SECTION - III (Answer any three - 3 x 2 = 6)
23. Rewrite the following sentence into other voice.
Please do not walk on the grass.
24. Change into indirect speech.
She said, "When will you call me?".
25. Punctuate the following sentence.
wait she said i will think i will think
26. Combine the following sentence into a simple sentence.
He is sick but he attends the rehearsal.
27. Rearrange the words in correct order to make meaningful sentences.
a) Your/today/put on / new / since / is / birthday / dress / the.
b) Bounded / policeman / a / steps / up / heavy / up / the.
SECTION - IV (1 x 2 = 2)
28. A stranger asks you to direct him to market. Give instructions to help him.
Now, walk straight along M.G. Road.
Continue walking straight until you reach the crossroad.
At the crossroad, continue to walk a little.
The Market will be directly in front of you, on your right side.
PART - III
SECTION - I (Answer any two - 2 x 5 = 10)
29. Describe the funny incident that caused the confusion in the house.
30. Explain the experience of the young seagull in his first flight written by Liam O'Flaherty.
31. Write in detail about the selection and training process which the crew underwent.
32. Give a brief character sketch of Sasanka Sanyal.
SECTION - II (Answer any two - 2 x 5 = 10)
33. How are today's women portrayed by the poet?
34. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.
35. 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 the given stanza.
b) Give the rhyme scheme for the given stanza.
c) Identify the figure of speech employed in the fourth line of the given stanza.
d) Pick out the alliterating words in the second line.
36. Paraphrase the following stanza:
A silly young cricket, accustomed to sing
Through the warm, sunny months of gay summer and spring,
Began to complain when he found that, at home,
His cupboard was empty, and winter was come.
SECTION - III (1 x 5 = 5)
37. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order.
1. (b) Zigzag was of a great trouble in the house.
2. (e) Dr. Krishnan took him to the clinic.
3. (a) He took care of the orderliness in the clinic.
4. (d) Gone was Zigzag's bored and grumpy expression.
5. (c) Dr. Krishnan was surprised of a sudden change in Zigzag.
38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
The country Shining was governed by a despotic leader who though a warrior, had a great and cowardly shrinking from anything suggestive of failing health and strength. This caused him to send out a cruel proclamation. The entire province was given strict orders to immediately put to death all aged people. Those were barbarous days, and the custom of abandoning old people to die was not uncommon. The poor farmer loved his aged mother with tender reverence, and the order filled his heart with sorrow. But no one ever thought twice about obeying the mandate of the governor, so with many deep and hopeless sighs, the youth prepared for what at that time was considered the kindest mode of death.
i) Who governed the Shining?
ii) What was the cowardly act of the governor?
iii) What proclamation did the governor send out?
iv) How did the poor farmer treat his mother?
v) Did the people obey the governor's order?
SECTION - IV (Answer any four - 4 x 5 = 20)
39. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below.
Sale of furniture - wooden chairs - dining tables - wooden tables - comfortable sofa cum bed - all under one roof - door delivery - 15% less - hurry.
GRAND FURNITURE SALE!
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- Elegant Wooden Chairs
- Spacious Dining Tables
- Stylish Wooden Tables
- Comfortable Sofa Cum Beds
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Free Door Delivery!
HURRY! Offer valid for a limited time only!
Visit Us Now at City Furniture Mart, Main Road.
40. Mr. Srinath lost his bag in an overcrowded train. Write a letter of complaint which he writes to the railway police force.
From,
Mr. Srinath,
12, Park Street,
Chennai.
To,
The Inspector of Police,
Railway Police Force,
Egmore Railway Station,
Chennai.
Subject: Complaint regarding loss of bag in an overcrowded train.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to report the loss of my travel bag while I was travelling on the Pandian Express (Train No. 12638) from Madurai to Chennai on 15th September 2025. I was in the S5 coach, and my seat number was 45.
The train was extremely overcrowded, and despite my best efforts to keep my belongings safe, my bag went missing. It is a medium-sized blue laptop bag containing my office laptop, important documents, and a wallet with my ID cards.
I request you to kindly register my complaint and take necessary action to help me find my lost bag. I have attached a copy of my ticket for your reference.
Thank you for your assistance.
Yours faithfully,
Srinath.
41. You are Mithra / Mahesh school pupil leader of GHSS Erode. Your principal has requested you to inform the students about the ECO club meeting in your school. Prepare a notice giving the details such as date of the meeting time and venue.
GHSS, ERODE
NOTICE
Date: 16-09-2025
ECO CLUB MEETING
This is to inform all the members of the ECO Club that a meeting has been arranged to discuss plans for the upcoming 'Green School' initiative. All members are requested to attend without fail.
- Date: 20th September 2025 (Friday)
- Time: 3:30 PM
- Venue: School Auditorium
Please bring your ideas and suggestions for the initiative.
Mahesh/Mithra
(School Pupil Leader)
42. Look at the picture and express your views on it in a paragraph of five sentences.
43. (Typo for 39 on paper) Make notes or write a summary of the following passage.
(Note: The question asks for either notes OR a summary. For a complete understanding, both are provided below.)
Passage: Tamilnadu is a state in the south-eastern part of the Indian Peninsula. Tamilnadu is previously a part of the United Madras Province, which was later partitioned based on languages. Tamilnadu has more than 4000 years of continuous cultural history. Tamilnadu has some of the most remarkable temple architecture in the country, and a living tradition of music, dance, folk arts and fine arts. Tamilnadu is well renowned for its temple towns and heritage sites, hill stations, waterfalls, national parks, local cuisine and the national environment and wild life. The state has the largest tourism industry in India with an annual growth rate of 16%. In 2015 the number of domestic arrivals was at 333.5 million making the state the most popular tourist destination in the country, and foreign arrivals numbered 4.68 million, the highest in the country, making it the most popular state for tourism in the country.
Note Making
Title: Tamil Nadu: A Cultural & Tourist Hub
- Location & History
- 1.1. In SE part of Ind. Peninsula
- 1.2. Frmly part of Madras Province
- 1.3. 4000+ yrs of cont. cult. history
- Culture & Heritage
- 2.1. Remarkable temple arch.
- 2.2. Living trad'n of music, dance & arts
- Major Attractions
- 3.1. Temple towns & heritage sites
- 3.2. Hill stns, waterfalls, nat'l parks
- 3.3. Cuisine, envrnmnt & wildlife
- Leadership in Tourism
- 4.1. Lrgst tourism industry in India
- 4.2. Ann. growth rate: 16%
- 4.3. Most pop. dest'n in 2015
- 4.3.1. Domestic arrivals: 333.5 mn (highest)
- 4.3.2. Foreign arrivals: 4.68 mn (highest)
Key to Abbreviations:
- SE - South-Eastern
- Ind. - Indian
- Frmly - Formerly
- yrs - years
- cont. - continuous
- cult. - cultural
- arch. - architecture
- trad'n - tradition
- stns - stations
- nat'l - national
- envrnmnt - environment
- Lrgst - Largest
- Ann. - Annual
- pop. - popular
- dest'n - destination
- mn - million
Summary
Title: Tamil Nadu: A Cultural and Tourist Hub
Tamil Nadu, a state in south-eastern India with over 4000 years of cultural history, was formerly part of the Madras Province. It is renowned for its remarkable temple architecture and vibrant traditions of music, dance, and arts. The state is a major tourist destination, famous for its temple towns, heritage sites, hill stations, waterfalls, and wildlife. With a 16% annual growth rate, Tamil Nadu leads India's tourism industry. In 2015, it became the most popular destination by attracting the highest number of both domestic (333.5 million) and foreign (4.68 million) tourists in the country.
44. (Typo for 40) Identify the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them correctly.
a) I bought an book this morning.
b) Sita goes to the market yesterday.
c) We have not eaten anything from a long time.
d) Sundar is either a cricket player nor a football player.
e) We watched the ships grazing in the field.
Section - V (1 x 5 = 5)
45. Quote from memory:
From: She says .....................................
To: ..................................... everything.
She says, "Spring will come again, my dear.
Let me care for the ones who're near.”
She's The Woman – she has no fear!
Strong is she in her faith and beliefs.
"Persistence is the key to everything,"
PART - VI (2 x 8 = 16)
46. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints.
Mulan - brave girl – China – great war - Emperor announced one man each family - join army – Mulan - knew kung fu – joined the army - fought - behalf of her father – revealed her identity - Mulan also became general of army - once reveals truth – some soldiers - protest - surprise attack - enemy army -Mulan- army wins - Emperor - happy.
Mulan, the Brave Warrior
Mulan was a brave young girl living in China during a time of a great war. The Emperor announced that one man from each family must join the army to defend the country. Mulan's father was old and frail, so Mulan decided to take his place. Since she knew kung fu, she disguised herself as a man and joined the army. She fought bravely on behalf of her father, keeping her identity a secret. Her skill and courage earned her respect, and she was eventually promoted to the rank of General. When she finally revealed her true identity as a woman, some soldiers protested, but her leadership was undeniable. During a surprise attack from the enemy army, Mulan's strategic genius led her troops to a decisive victory. The Emperor was overjoyed and honored Mulan for her bravery and service, proving that courage knows no gender.
(OR)
Prospero and Miranda - island cave – help of Ariel – raised storm – shipwreck – the command of Prospero - Ferdinand separated - brought to cave – Miranda meets Ferdinand - both surprised - Prospero tries Ferdinand with hard tasks - Ariel - Alonso and Antonio - both repent - dukedom restored - marriage of Miranda and Ferdinand.
The Tale of Prospero and Miranda
Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, lived in a cave on a deserted island with his daughter, Miranda. With the help of the spirit Ariel, Prospero raised a powerful storm, causing a shipwreck. On the ship were his enemies, including his usurping brother Antonio and Alonso, the King of Naples. By Prospero's command, Ariel separated the King's son, Ferdinand, from the others and brought him to their cave. When Miranda met Ferdinand, it was love at first sight for both of them. To test Ferdinand's love and character, Prospero assigned him difficult tasks. Meanwhile, Ariel tormented Alonso and Antonio, making them repent for their past deeds. Seeing their remorse, Prospero forgave them and his dukedom was restored. The story concludes happily with the betrothal of Miranda and Ferdinand, uniting the two families and bringing an end to the long-standing feud.
47. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below.
In china in about 1200 B.C., people traded shells for the things they wanted. Chinese people also traded metal tools for the things they wanted. For example, they traded metal knives and shovels for the things they wanted. Later in China, people made metal money. In about 100 B.C., the Chinese made money of animal skin. The first paper money was made from white coloured deer skin. It came from China about 900 years later. In about 700 B.C., people made the first round metal coins. The coins were made of gold and silver. They looked very similar to the coins we use today. These coins came from Lydia. Lydia was located where the country called Turkey is located today. After people made coins in Lydia, people in Rome, Iran and Greece also began making coins. Coins were very durable. They were strong and could last a long time without being damaged.
a. What did the Chinese trade for the things they wanted?
b. How was the first paper money made?
c. Where was Lydia?
d. When did people make the first round metal coins?
(OR)
Read the following poem and answer the questions below.
He halted in the wind, and - what was that
Far in the maples, pale, but not a ghost?
He stood there bringing March against his thought,
And yet too ready to believe the most.
"Oh, that's the Paradise-in-bloom," I said;
And truly it was fair enough for flowers
Had we but in us to assume in march
Such white luxuriance of May for ours.
We stood a moment so in a strange world,
Myself as one his own pretense deceives;
And then I said the truth (and we moved on).
A young beech clinging to its last year's leaves.
a) What is the actual object they are seeing?
b) What phrase does the speaker use to describe the illusion?
c) What might the pale leaves symbolize?
d) What time of year is the poem set in?