Page 1 : TATE, , , , , , Std: Xt Total Marks: 25,, Subject: English Time : 45 minutes, ‘Answer all the questions., |. Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences. aaxi=12, 1. The autobiographies of accomplished sportspersons are replete with the challenges., , a.incompetent —_b. skilled crude d. untrained, 2. My medal haul put an end to speculation., , a.fact b. proof c.conjecture d. realization, 3, Muhammad Ali was an American professional pugilist., , a.hardworker ——_b. boxer ‘magician d. sportsman, , I, Choose the correct antonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences., 4. The lawyers are advised to omit the unnecessary argument,, , , , a.exclude b. include celiminate d. remove, 5. Her silver locks were scattered untidily over her pale puckered face., a.smooth b. wrinkled cfreckled —d. blemished, 6, She said her morning prayer in a monotonous sing-song., a. boring b. tiresome interesting d. melodious, 7. Choose the right combination of compound word ‘Lifelong’., ‘a. Noun+Noun b.Noun+ Adjective c.Adj+Noun d. Verb+Verb, 8. Choose the correct compound word that can be placed after the word “duty”., a.rate b sick free white, 9. Choose the correct compound word that can be placed after the word “green”., a. tower b.flower housed. torch, 10. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root word “__ caution”, adis b.pre fore ain, 111. Form a new word by adding a sultable prefix to the root word “__marine”, ‘a. counter, b.inter sub ade, 12. Form a new word by adding suitable suffix to the root word “ceremoni_", a.tive b.ous cal . able, I, Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the questions. Sxi-s, , 13. But that's gone, son, "Now they shake hands without hearts, 2. What is gone, according to the speaker?, b. Explain the second line., 14, Athletes drink to you, reat with you,, anything except compete with you,, 2. What does the term ‘drink to you' mean?, b. Does the poet want to compete with the athletes?, €. What are the things thatthe poet wishes todo with the sportsman?, Il Explain any ONE ofthe following with reference to the context. x33, 415, my laugh in the mirror/ Shows only my teeth like a snake’s bare fangs!”, 416.1 0m just glad os glad can be /That | am not them, and they are not me., 17, And reassure myself anew /Thot you are not me and I'm not you, IV. Fillin the blanks appropriately. 5 marks, 18.1) While they (play), there was a sudden downpour. (Use the verb in the correct form), i) How you ask me such a question? (Use a semi-modal verb), 1i)_“Veome in? (Use model auxiliary), GiGi Wieck Geen iinciinin alive ded ei