Time : 3 hours
M.M- 80
General instructions:
[Link] questions are compulsory.
[Link] the answers must be correctly spelled
[Link] attempt the paper in neat and clean manner
[Link] the passage carefully and answer the questions that
follows:
(5)
Eskimos live in the polar areas. They are not usually tall but they have
powerful legs and shoulders. They have a common language and can
understand members of another group although they may come from many
thousands of miles away. Marriage is by mutual consent. They do not have
a special marriage ceremony. Eskimos live by hunting and fishing. The
Eskimo snow house, which is called igloo, is very well-known, but in fact,
Eskimos usually live in houses made of wood and turf. When they are not
hunting and working, Eskimos like to carve. They use ivory and wood and
they often make very beautiful objects.
1. What do the Eskimos look like?
2. How does a common language help them?
3. How do they earn their living?
4. What activities do they engage in during their spare
time?
5. Mention the two types of houses Eskimos live in.
2. Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions.
(5)
My next pet was a pigeon, the most revolting bird to look at, with his feathers
pushing through the wrinkled scarlet skin, mixed with the horrible yellow down that
covers baby pigeons and makes them look as though they have been peroxiding
their hair. Because of his repulsive and obese appearance, we called him
Quasimodo. Since he had an unorthodox upbringing, without parents to teach him,
Quasimodo became convinced that he was not a bird at all, and refused to fly. He
walked everywhere. He was always eager to join us in anything we did.
He would even try to come for walks with us. So you had to either carry him on your
shoulder, which was risking an accident to your clothes, or else you let him walk
behind. If you let him walk, then you had to slow down your own pace to suit his, for
should you get too far ahead, you would hear the most frantic and imploring coos
and turn around to find Quasimodo running desperately after you.
1. The narrator describes the pigeon as a ‘revolting bird’
because______________________
2. Quasimodo got his name because_________
3. We know that Quasimodo was always eager to go on walks
because___________
4. Quasimodo protested when he was________
5. If you let him walk, then you had to_____
Poem 3: “The Leader”. (5)
Patient and steady with all he must bear,
Ready to meet every challenge with care,
Easy in manner, yet solid as steel,
Strong in his faith, refreshingly real.
Isn’t afraid to propose what is bold,
Doesn’t conform to the usual mould,
Eyes that have foresight, for hindsight, won’t do,
Never backs down when he sees what is true.
Tells it all straight, and means it all too,
Going forward and knowing he’s right,
Even when doubted for why he would fight,
Over and over he makes his case clear,
Reaching to touch the ones who won’t hear.
Growing in strength, he won’t be unnerved,
Even assuring he’ll stand by his word.
Wanting the world to join his firm stand,
Bracing for war, but praying for peace,
Using his power so evil will cease.
Questions:
1. What qualities does the poem attribute to a true leader?
2. Explain the significance of the line “Doesn’t conform to the usual mould.”
3. What does the leader desire in addition to fighting bravely?
4. What does the term “cease” mean in the context of the poem?
How does the poem convey the idea of strength in leadership?
SKIP
Section -B(Writing and Grammar)
4. Write an email to your friend to invite her to come over to your house so that both of you
can go to diwal fair together.
5. Write the summary of the topic:
“Late for school” (5)
6. Write a brief debate (elocution)on the topic: (5)
“Save water to save the world”
7. Read the following telephone conversation between Nitin Gupta and a
caller from a hospital. The caller wants to talk to Brij Mohan but he is; at
present, not in the office. He will be back only at 4 pm and Nitin will leave
office before that. Thinking yourself as Nitin and using the telephone
conversation as the subject, write a message for Brij Mohan in not more
than 50 words.
Caller: Is it 5942361 ?
Nitin: Yes.
Caller: May I speak to Brij Mohan ? I have to talk to him urgently.
Nitin: He is not here at present. He has gone out and will come at 4 pm.
Caller: In that case, will you kindly leave a message for him ? It is really
urgent.
Nitin: Yes, of course. But I am also going out on an important work.
However, you needn’t worry. I shall leave this message on his table.
What’s it ?
Caller: All right. Kindly tell him that his mother has met with an accident
and she is, at present, in the civil hospital. She has broken her thumb
which is in plaster. She, otherwise, is all right. Please tell Brij Mohan to
reach the civil hospital along with his wife.
Nitin: Oh ! I am sorry to hear it. Please don’t worry. I shall leave the
message for him.
Caller: Thank you very much.
8. Convert the sentences into passive voice. (2)
A. He opens the door
B. She pays a lot go rent.
9. Rewrite the sentences using adverbs. (3)
A. They read a book.(sometimes)
B. Pete gets angry. ( Never)
C. My grandmother goes for a walk in the evening.(Always)
10. Complete the noun clause with an appropriate conjunction.
(2)
A.______ you have come pleases me.
That
What
How.
B. He said ____ he would come.
That
As
What
C. Do you know ____ he wants?
That
What
How
D. I want to see _____ had happened.
that
What
Those
11. Tick the correct prepositions of place. (1.5)
A. My house is (by/over) the river.
B. Sajal was able to exchange money ( at/on) the exchange counter.
C. I stood ( in /at) the queue for about half an hour.
12. Complete the sentences with appropriate conjunctions.
(3)
A. The car broke down ___ it took them hours to get back home.
B. Wear your coat _____ you will get wet
C. I want to go there____ it was a wonderful trip
13. Change the following sentences into indirect speech.(2)
A. He said,” it is too late for the show”.
B. Navin told to me,” He met you yesterday.
14. Punctuate the following sentences. Insert necessary changes.
(2)
A. She said lets go have some fun
B. It is a mothers duty to take care of her child.
15. Circle the correct word in the given sentences. (2.5)
A. I love to have ( cereal/ serial) for my break fast.
B. The sound of the (see/sea) is audible from my house.
C. The Gangetic (plane/ plain) is vast.
D. She was feeling utterly ( week/weak) after her illness
E. (Witch/ which) Of the shoes do you like?
16. Correct and rewrite the following sentences (2)
A. There should be a mistake in the calculation.
B. One can't ride a bicycle on the grass.
17. Complete the sentences infinitives (2)
A. Will she give you something to____?
B. They have nothing to___
[Link] the correct Homophone from the choices given to you in
brackets. (5)
1. He has (bean, been) ill for many days.
2. The children were not (allowed, aloud) to climb trees.
3. The letter was (sent, scent) via email.
4. (Cheque, check) that you have read the question carefully.
5. He (heard, herd) about the disturbing rumour.
Section -C (literature)
18. Put meanings and write the related sentences (3)
A. Hollow
B. Prey
C. Big rains
19. Infer to answer (5)
‘You’re no beauty! Can't talk , can't sing, can't dance!
A. Who is the speaker?
B. When were these lines spoken?
C. Name the chapter.
D. Name the two main characters from the chapter.
E. What was the reaction of the person to whom these lines were said?
20. Fill ups. (2)
A. George climbed a ________
B. George and the______ hid inside the lion's cage.
21. Answer the questions in brief. (5)
A. Who was Orlando?
B. How was the weather when the auto reached Mozambique?
C. Who played the game?
D. What happened when the cage door was left Open?
E. Why did George and the keeper have to hid inside the lion's cage?
22. One word answers. (3)
A. How many wipes had Charley got?
B. How old was the narrator of the story’ The parrot’
C. Who sold the parakeet to Aunty Ruby?
23. State True or false. (2)
A. The author had gone to Tanzania.
B. The forest ranger had old weapons.
C. Ignorance brings darknes.
D. Demons hide from light.