10th English - 2nd Mid Term Exam 2023 - Question Paper | Thiruvannamalai District

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PART - I (Marks: 10)

Choose the appropriate Synonyms for the underlined in the Sentence. (10x1=10)

1. His voice trembled with emotion

a) reel off b) got in c) look up d) shivered
Answer: d) shivered

2. Technology is a boon to citizens with Special needs.

a) curse b) blessing c) discovery d) burden
Answer: b) blessing

Choose the appropriate Antonyms for the underlined in the Sentence:

3. He Controls his playstation with a bespoke Switch system

a) customised b) mass-produced c) custom d) perfect
Answer: b) mass-produced

4. Thorns choked the way,

a) blocked b) expired c) exhaled d) un blocked
Answer: d) un blocked

5. Choose the correct plural form of the word Loaf

a) Lvafs b) Loaves c) Loavs d) Loafes
Answer: b) Loaves

6. Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word 'child'

a) -ment b) hood c) -ies d) -tion
Answer: b) hood (childhood)

7. The Common expansion of CBI

a) Central Bureau of Investigation b) Central Bureau of Investigators c) Central Bureau of Investors d) Central Bank of India.
Answer: a) Central Bureau of Investigation

8. Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate Phrasal verb given below.
It helps to _______ the Calories.

a) warm up b) stretch out c) put on d) burn off
Answer: d) burn off

9. Fill in the blank with suitable Preposition
I was Duke _______ Milan.

a) by b) with c) for d) of
Answer: d) of

10. Raja always _______ for a walk in the morning

a) goes b) will go c) had gone d) went
Answer: a) goes

PART - II (Marks: 8)

Answer any Two of the following questions in a sentence or two. (2x2=4)

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 spoken words into text.

12. Why did Mr. Hamel say it was the last French lesson?

Mr. Hamel said it was the last French lesson because an order had come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine.

13. Who is Kim?

Kim Phuc is a Vietnamese-Canadian best known as the nine-year-old child depicted in the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph taken during the Vietnam War. She is now a peace activist.

Read the following set of Poetic lines and answer any two of the following (2x2=4)

14.

"we were taken from the ore-bed and the mine. we were melted in the furnace and the pit"

a) who is the speaker here? b) where are the metals melted?

a) The speakers here are the machines.

b) The metals were melted in the furnace and the pit.

15.

"Some water, coal and oil is all we ask And a thousandth of an inch to give us play"

a) What do they ask for? b) Who does 'we' refer to?

a) They ask for water, coal, and oil to function.

b) 'We' refers to the machines.

16.

"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? b) How are we fed?

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

b) We are fed by peaceful harvests.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (2x1=2)

17. Rewrite the following Sentence to the other Voice:
Do not eat Junk food.

You are advised not to eat Junk food. (OR) Let junk food not be eaten.

18. Rearrange the words in correct order:
results / they / the / will / Publish

They will publish the results.

19. A stranger wants to go to the railway station. Guide him to reach his destination. (2x1=2)

Map showing directions

You are here

Go straight from where you are. Take a right turn to get onto the Main Road. Walk past the GH (Government Hospital). Take a right turn and Continue walking straight for about some metres. The railway station will be on your left.

PART - III (Marks: 10)

Answer any one of the following in atmost 10 lines. (1x5=5)

20. Give an account of the last day of M. Hamel (in school).

On the day of the last French lesson, M. Hamel was unusually solemn and gentle. He was dressed in his fine Sunday clothes, which he wore only on inspection and prize days. The classroom was quiet, and surprisingly, the village elders were sitting on the back benches. M. Hamel announced that it was their last French lesson due to an order from Berlin. He spoke passionately about French being the most beautiful, clearest, and most logical language in the world. He blamed the parents for their lack of interest in learning and himself for sending students to water his flowers. Overcome with emotion at the end, he could not speak and wrote "Vive La France!" (Long Live France!) on the blackboard before dismissing the class.

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

Technology is undoubtedly a boon for the disabled, empowering them to overcome physical limitations and lead more independent lives. For instance, speech recognition software like Dragon Dictate allows people with typing difficulties, like Alisha, to control computers with their voice. Assistive devices like the Liberator Communication Device enable individuals like David, who has cerebral palsy, to communicate effectively. Advanced systems like eye-gaze technology help people with severe motor impairments to interact with the world around them. These innovations break down barriers, promote inclusivity, and allow disabled individuals to participate more fully in education, work, and society.

Answer any one of the following in utmost 10 lines (1x5=5)

22. How do machines confess they are inferior to human brain?

In the poem "The Secret of the Machines," the machines confess their inferiority to the human brain by acknowledging their lack of emotion and creativity. They state that they can serve humans twenty-four hours a day but are ultimately dependent on their creators. They admit, "We are not built to comprehend a lie, We can neither love nor pity nor forgive." This highlights their inability to understand complex human emotions and moral concepts. They are mere creations of the human brain, powerful yet soulless, and a simple mistake in handling them can lead to destruction. Their existence and functions are a product of human ingenuity, making them servants, not masters.

23. What is the central theme of the poem 'No men are foreign'?

The central theme of James Kirkup's poem "No Men Are Foreign" is universal brotherhood and the futility of war. The poet emphasizes that despite differences in clothing, country, or language, all human beings are fundamentally the same. We all walk on the same Earth, breathe the same air, drink the same water, and are nourished by the sun. The poem argues that when we hate or fight against others, we are essentially hating and harming ourselves. War pollutes our shared Earth and betrays our common humanity. The poet urges readers to recognize this unity and reject all forms of discrimination and conflict, promoting a message of global peace and harmony.

PART - IV (Marks: 8)

24. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. (3x1=3)

Holland is a country where much of the land lies below sea level. Only great walls called dikes keep the North sea from rushing in and flooding the land. For centuries the People of Holland have worked to keep the walls, strong so that country will be safe and dry.

i) In which country, much of the land lies below sea Level?

Much of the land lies below sea level in Holland.

ii) What Keeps Holland from the North sea?

Great walls called dikes keep Holland from the North Sea.

iii) Why did people work for centuries to keep the walls strong?

People worked for centuries to keep the walls strong so that their country would be safe and dry from the North Sea rushing in and flooding the land.

25. Write a paragraph about 150 words by developing the following hints. (5x1=5)

Hints: Story Set on 2889 -Francis Bennett - director-Earth. Herald - Leading news paper- Phono telephone - mechanized dressing room - astronomical news -advertisements on clouds-lunch Via Pneumatic tubes- travel to Niagara an aero car inventors.

The story "In the Year 2889" by Jules Verne offers a fascinating glimpse into a technologically advanced future. The narrative is set on July 25, 2889, and centers on Francis Bennett, the director of the Earth Herald, the world's leading newspaper. His life is a testament to the era's incredible innovations. Instead of a simple telephone, he uses a 'phono-telephote,' which transmits both sound and image, allowing for face-to-face conversations across vast distances. His morning routine is fully automated with a mechanized dressing room that bathes, shaves, and dresses him. The news he consumes is not just about Earthly events but also includes astronomical news from other planets. Advertising has reached new heights, with advertisements projected onto clouds for everyone to see. Even meals are revolutionized, with lunch delivered instantly via a network of pneumatic tubes. For travel, Francis Bennett uses a high-speed aero-car, capable of taking him from his office to Niagara in a short time. This futuristic world is a product of brilliant inventors and their groundbreaking creations, showcasing a society completely integrated with advanced technology.

PART - V (Marks: 15)

26. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below. (5x1=5)

Hints: Home appliance-offer - 20-30% - Festival Sale - Special Combo offers - Get worth Rs 1000 - Raja&co-North Street - Tirunelveli

27. Identify and Correct the errors in the following Sentences: (5x1=5)

  • a) The ship with its crew were drowned.

    The ship with its crew was drowned.

  • b) Every Students like the teacher

    Every student likes the teacher.

  • c) My flight departs in 5 a.m.

    My flight departs at 5 a.m.

  • d) I bought an book this morning

    I bought a book this morning.

  • e) we watched the sheeps grazing in the field.

    we watched the sheep grazing in the field.

28. Quote from Memory:

From: But remember...
To: ...you die!

But remember, please, the Law by which we live,
We are not built to comprehend a lie,
We can neither love nor pity nor forgive,
If you make a slip in handling us you die!
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