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FIRST REVISION MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2022, X-ENGLISH, MARKS: 100, , TIME:2.30 hrs, Part – I, , Answer all the questions., , [14 x 1= 14], , Choose the most suitable answer and write the code with the corresponding answer., Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words., 1. The seagull failed to muster up courage., a) gather, , b)divide, , c)separate, , d)disapprove, , 2. The young bird kept calling plaintively., a)happily, , b)sorrowfully, , c)cheerfully, , d)joyfully, , 3. He nervously gnawed on his fingernails., a) rebuilt, , b)construct, , c)starved, , d)chewed, , Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicised words., 4. Ram stepped slowly out to the brink of the ledge, a)high, , b)middle, , c)edge, , d)corner, , 5. The sun was now ascend the sky, a) awaken b)descend c)rise, , d)soar, , 6. I was completely exhausted., a) weary, , b)tired, , c)energized, , d)sleepy, , 7) What is the plural form of ‘child’?, a)childrens, , b)childs, , c)children, , d)childes, , 8)Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word,’excellent’., a)ism, , b)ness, , c)ify, , d)ly, , 9)Choose the correct expansion of the abbreviation CCTV, a)Closed Circuit Television, , b)Close-Circuit Television, , c)Closer-Circuit Television, d)Close-Circle Television, 10) Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate phrasal verb given below:, My uncle will _________from England next week., a)come back, , b)come in, , c)come on, , d)come up, , 11) Choose the suitable option to pair it with the word ‘green‘ to form a compound word:, a)house, , b)saree, , c)pen d)glass, , 12) Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition given below:, Raju heard the news ______his friend., a)to b)from c)by d)with, 13) Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate tense form of the verb given, below:

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Mahi and Sita _______with each other, a) argued, , b)had been arguing, , c)had argue, , d)were arguing, , 14)Choose the most appropriate linker from the given four alternatives., He wanted to go Karate class _______he is exhausted., a)but, , b)and, , c)if, , d)though, , Part – II [10 x 2 = 20], Section – I, Answer any THREE of the following questions in a sentence or two., , [3 x 2 = 6], , 15) How was the young seagull first attempt to fly?, 16) Did the mother bird offer any food to the young bird?, 17) What was the first catch of the young seagull’s older brother?, 18) What happened to the young seagull when it landed on the green sea?, , Section – II, Read the following poetic lines and answer any THREE questions given below., , [3x2=6], , 19) Let me but live my life from year to year,, With forward face and unreluctant soul;, a) What kind of life does the poet want to lead?, b) What does the phrase ‘unreluctant soul’ mean here?, 20) In the dim past, nor holding back in fear, From what the future veils; but with a whole, (a) What does the poet mean by the phrase ‘in the dim past’?, (b) Is the poet afraid of future?, 21) Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;, Not mourning for the things that disappear, (a) Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry?, (b) What should one not mourn for?, 22) My heart will keep the courage of the quest,, And hope the road’s last turn will be the best., (a) What kind of quest does the poet seek here?, (b) What is the poet’s hope?, , Section – III, Answer any THREE of the following., , [3 x 2 = 6], , 23.Rewrite the following sentence to the other voice., When will you finish the building?, 24.Write the appropriate modal to complete the sentence:, a)All citizens ________obey the rules of the land., b)_____ I use for a minute?, 25.Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence:, a)________his poverty, he is happy., a)In the event of, , b)because of, , c)In spite of

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b)_________the teachers, we have to work hard., a)On behalf of, , b) According to c)For instance, , 26..Punctuate the following., wherefore said miranda did they not that hour destroy us, 27.Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences., a)results/they/the/will/publish., b)was/alone/the/seagull/young/his/on/ledge., , Section – IV, Answer the following., , [1 x 2 = 2], , 28)A stranger wants to visit the book shop. Write the steps to guide him to reach his, destination:, , Part – III [10 x 5 = 50], Section – I, Answer any TWO of the following in utmost 10 lines:, , [2 x 5 = 10], , 29) Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying., 30)Your parents sometimes behave like the young bird’s parents. They may seem cruel and, unrelenting. Explain your views about it with reference from the story., 31) “Necessity is the mother of action”- Bring out this theme from the prose., 32)Narrate the story of The Young Seagull in your own words:, , Section – II, Answer any TWO of the following in utmost 10 lines., 33)Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke., 34)Write the critical analysis of the poem,’LIFE’., 35) Read the following poetic lines and answer the questions given below., “Still seeking what I sought when but a boy,, New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,, My heart will keep the courage of the quest,, And hope the road’s last turn will be the best.”, (i) Pick out the rhyming words from the above lines., (ii) Write the rhyme scheme of the stanza., (iii) Identify the figure of speech employed in the last two lines of the given stanza., (iv) Pick out the alliterated words in the first line., 36)Paraphrase the following stanza., In the dim past, nor holding back in fear, From what the future veils; but with a whole, , [2 x 5 = 10]

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And happy heart, that pays its toll, To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer, , Section – III, Answer any ONE of the following:, , [1 x 5 = 5], , 37) Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order., a. Ferdinand was the second human whom Miranda had seen after her father., b. Prospero and Miranda came to an island and lived in a cave., c. Prospero forgave them and restored his dukedom, Milan., d. He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck the ship of his enemies., e. Prospero wanted to test Ferdinand and gave a severe task to perform., 38) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow., ‘Come in, Zigzag, come in, dear! ’coazed Visu, and in tottered the strangest, weirdest-looking bird the, Krishnan family had ever seen. About a foot and a half tall, its bald head was fringed with a crown of, shocking pink feathers while the rest of its plumage was in various shades of the muddiest sludgiest, brown. Its curved beak was sunflower-yellow and its eyes were the colour of cola held to sunlight. ‘This, is Zigzag! Announced Visu with a flourish. ‘His’ full name is Ziggy-Zagga-king-of- the-Tonga. How I’m, going to miss him! So beautifully he talks! He can even recite French Poetry!’ The object of all this, praise was standing cool and unmoved, with an expression of almost- human grumpiness in his colacoloured eyes., (i) Describe Zigzag’s plumage., (ii) What is the full name of Zigzag?, (iii) What can Zigzag do according to Visu?, (iv) What was the colour of Zigzag’s eyes?, (v) Who brought home Zigzag?, , Section – IV, Answer any FOUR of the following., , [4 x 5 = 20], , 39)Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below., No more power cuts – the best power-up – India’s No. 1 solar UPS Company – A/C Fridge – LCD TV –, water heater – lights – fans., 40) Write a newspaper report on a Bus Accident., 41) Write a letter to the manager of a famous daily, ordering books for your school library., 42) Look at the following picture and express your views on it in about five sentences., , 43) Make notes or write a summary of the following passage., Discipline is a way of teaching people to obey a given set of rules and regulations. The main motive of, discipline is to prevent people from doing acts of disobedience and negligence. Discipline is very, important in the academic, personal and professional life of humans. It improves concentration and, efficiency in students and working professionals.Disciplined children tend to be more devoted to studies

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and act more responsibly. Discipline infuses confidence and makes one respected and listened to., Discipline could regulate the behavior of both humans and animals. It makes them more sensible,, responsible and accountable towards their own conduct., 44)Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences., a) He put of his coat, b) One must finish his duty on time., c) It is one of the most memorable day in my life., d) She has graduated in 2005., e) We have watched that movie yesterday., , Section – V, Quote from memory.:, , [1 x 5 = 5], , 45)O’er rough……….., ……….best., , Part – IV, 46)Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints., [2 x 8 = 16], (a) Prospero a sympathetic character – uses magic to control – learns sorcery – protects Miranda –, control Ariel and others – alter weather – raise the dead – demands attention – an insensitive character, to compassionate character – rightful duke of Milan – humanity in his treatment of Antonio – extremely, forgiving – helpless against his enemies – white magic and not black magic – complex personality –, refuses to free Ariel – subjugates Caliban – ruler appears insensitive and harsh – tyrannical –, understanding – protective just and fair, intelligent., [OR], (b), About a pet – Zigzag – Visu the cook – strange bird – talk well – Arvind’s conversation – failed –, nuts and fruits kept on chandelier and fan – perched on curtain rod – snored – nuts and fruit pieces fell, down – spoilt sunset at Marina – orange pulp and black seeds – complaints from neighbours, 47) a)Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:, Once upon a time there was a rich merchant. He was returning home from work. He brought along with, himself a large sum of money he had collected throughout the day. He was quite wealthy and valued, money the most. On the way he was trapped in heavy rainfall. He got totally drenched and along with, him his money also got wet. He started grumbling and cursed the rainfall due to which he had to suffer, heavy loss. Sometime later a robber attacked him. He could make out that he was a wealthy man and, was carrying the money. He was about to fire, but the gun did not work because the gun powder had, got damp and was not working. Meantime the merchant got a chance to escape and saved himself, from the loss of his life as well as money. Then he realised that the rain, which he was cursing, sometime ago, had actually saved him and his money. He then understood that whatever happens, it, always happens for the good., Questions:, (a) What did the merchant carry?, (b) Why did he curse the rainfall?, (c) Why could not the robber shoot the merchant?, (d) State whether the following statement is True or False., The rain was actually a blessing in disguise, [OR], b)Read the following poem and answer the questions given below:, PIPING DOWN THE VALLEYS, Piping down the valleys wild,

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Piping songs of pleasant glee,, On a cloud, I saw a child,, And he laughing said to me :, Pipe a song about a Lamb !”, So I piped with merry cheer., “Piper, a pipe that song again;”, So I piped: he wept to hear., Drop thy pipe, thy happy pipe;, “Sing thy songs of happy cheer.”, So I sang the same again,, While he wept with joy to hear., “Piper, sit thee down and write, In a book, that all may read.”, So he vanish’d from my sight,, And I pluck’d a hollow reed,, And I made a rural pen,, And I stain’d the water clear,, And I wrote my happy songs, Every child may joy to hear., Questions., (a) Whom did the piper see in a cloud?, (b) What did the child ask the piper to do?, (c) When did the piper pluck a hollow reed?, (d) What did the child do after singing?, , Thank you, Question prepare by, R.P.DIVYA,, B.T.ASST., MODEL SCHOOL,, CHETTIMANKURICHI, , ஆசிரியர்கள், , தங்கள், , [email protected], 8695617154 என்ற, , படைப்புகடை, என்ற, , மின்னஞ்சல், , அனுப்ப, , விரும்பினால், , மூலமாகவ ா, , அல்லது, , ாட்ஸ் அப் எண்ணில் அனுப்பலாம். தாங்கள் தயாரித்த, , படைப்பு அடனத்து மாண ர்களுக்கும் பயன்பை வ ண்டும். நன்றி,, ணக்கம்.