SSLC ENGLISH MODEL TEST

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ENGLISH -SUPPLEMENTARY READING
X-Std
Time:1.30Hrs Marks:50
SECTION-I
PART-I(FILL UP WITH SUITABLE PHRASE) 5x2=10
1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form a complete meaningful paragraph
5x1=5
The painter found no one to serve as a model_________________.He was afraid that___________________would
remain unfinished. But one afternoon, he happened to see in the tavern_____________________.The fellow
begged____________________.The painter took him to his house and gave him wine, food and clothing. The begger agreed
to serve as a model for Judas. But to the painter‟s surprise, he was also the model for___________________many years ago.
(i) for wine
(ii) a gaunt and tattered figure
(iii) Judas Iscarist
(iv) the child Jesus
(v) his masterpiece
1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form a complete meaningful paragraph
5x1=5
I can remember like yesterday the day my father came home___________________.A Flying
Officer_________________________ he was dressed in a blue uniform with a skinny____________________ plonked so
precariously on the side of his head that I wondered why it never fell off. A neighbor called out, “What‟s the weather like up
there?” as my giant-like father bounded by, carrying _________________________, strapped together with a large leather
belt. He was, without question, __________________________ I had ever seen.
(i) boat-shaped cap
(ii) a battered brown suit case
(iii) the tallest man
(iv) during World War II,
(v) from the war
PART-II(IDENTIFY THE CHARACTER/SPEAKER) 15x1=15
3. Read the following sentences and identify the character/speaker.
1. “can I keep him, Mom?”
2. “What‟s the weather like up there?”
3. “Some one must have trained him”
4. “I bought your mum a piano.”
5. “He got a job in an accounting firm.”
6. “My son, I‟d like to help you”
7. “Wine, wine,”
8. “I‟m going to die. I‟m drowning.”
9. “We‟ll ring the fire brigade.”
10. “Guess I‟ll call you Goldy”
11. “Some one must have trained him”
12. “She bought home a new chew toy”.
13. “He begged for wine”.
14. "Have I been down here for five hours ?"
15. “Is there someone down there?”

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PART-III(MATCH THE FOLLOWING) 5x2=10
4. Match the following appropriately.
(a) mural - Sam was named so
(b) Goldy - one of the two figures for a painting
(c) Judas - a wall painting
(d) Serge - offered to ring the fire brigade
(e) Louise Martinez - a council worker
5. Match the following appropriately.
(a) Celine - the real name of the dog
(b) Mum - wife of Serge
(c) Sam - fond of playing the piano
(d) Diane - a school boy
(e) Shelly - blind lady
PART-IV(CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER) 15x1=15
6. Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from the options given below
1. After____years, Dad bought a new piano.
(a) three (b) two (c) five (d) four
2. Shelly and Goldy played________in the yard.
(a) cricket (b) hockey (c) basket ball (d) Frisbee and foot ball
3. Celine grabbed________ across a drain.
(a) a plastic pipe(b) a rope (c) an iron-rod (d) a plant
4. The model of the child Jesus was____
(a) six years old (b) twelve years old (c) fourteen years old (d) an infant
5. The artist was engaged to paint a mural for a ________
(a) temple (b) cathedral (c)mosque (d) gurudwara
6. Sam was_________
(a) a race dog ( b) a show dog (c) an army dog (d) a guide dog
7. The important job the dog had was ______________
(a) to catch thieves ( b) to guard Diane's house
(c) to guide Diane (d) to follow Shelly to school.
8. Celine stepped over a _________
(a) tunnel (b) low hedge (c) storm drain (d) slippery pipe
9. Mom allowed _________ to keep the dog.
(a) Goldy (b) Shelly (c) Sam ( d)Diane
10. The painter was trying hard to find a model for a painting of _____
(a) an artist (b) Judas Iscariot (c) a beggar (d) a poet
11. Dad finally got an employment _________
(a) at a doctor‟s clinic ( b) as a clerk (c) as a lecturer (d) with an auditing firm
12. Celine asked Jack to ring _______.
(a) Serge (b) Armandine (c) her father (d) Louise Martinez.
13. Kumar‟s outstanding performance at college had gained him a wonderful career at .
(a) the LIC ( b)an MNC (c) the BSNL (d) the BHEL
14. Serge was a_________
(a) council worker (b) teacher (c)home help (d)lawyer
15. Mural is a painting done on a ___________.
(a) screen ( b) paper (c) leather (d) wall

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SCHOOL NAME..................................................
ENGLISH- HALF YEARLY MODEL TEST-II
X-Std
Time:2.30Hrs Marks:100
SECTION - A(Non-Detailed Text 35 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form a complete meaningful
paragraph: 5x1=5
The days went by with no one showing up to claim the dog. When Goldy was feeling all better, we played-----
---(i). He was a ----------(ii) and knew commands like---------------------(iii). ---------(iv) Mom said sadly. “That
means he has an owner”. But still---------Secretly, I was glad.
a) no one came b) some one must have trained him
c) Frisbee and football in the yard d) “sit”, “stay”, and “come” e) very smart dog
2. Read the following sentences and identify the character 5x1=5
i) “Guess he‟s your dog now, Shelly”.
ii) He was trying to rebuild his life.
iii) A gaunt and tattered figure.
iv) “We‟ll ring the fire brigade”
v) “Home is where the heart is”.
3. Match the following appropriately: 5x1=5
a) Sam – a higly intelligent and enterprising youngman
b) Serge – Rex Coker‟s brother
c) Tinkerer – a guide dog
d) Kumar – a little boy of fourteen
e) Hubert – Council worker
4. Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from the options given
below: 5x1=5
i) The boy called the dog …….
a) Sweety b) Glody c) Browny d) Lucy
ii) The model for the child Jesus…….
a) six years old b) twelve years old c) fourteen years old d) an infant
iii) Amandine was to celebrate her……birthday
a) twelfth b) thirteenth c) tenth d) ninth
iv) The tinkar applied his ideas to paper skilfully…….his invention.
a) drawing b) copying c) sketching d) blue printing
v) Kumar remembered his childhood picnic with his parents to……
a) the Marina beach b) Vandaloor Zoo c) Vendanthangal d) Mahabalipuram
5. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow 5x1=5
A narrow congested streets two flight of stairs upward and a cramped flat with inadequate water supply no
study room and the door always ajar with his family members walking in and out frequently. Grandpa on his arm
chair watching the TV and the open door way; grandma ever serving coffee, pakodas, snacks, etc; Dad with a
serious face striding to work; Kumar‟s brother and sister busy with their school activities and Mother-oh-that soft,
sweet creatire, ever ;pvomg amd caromg, attemdomg endlessly to all members of the family, cooking, cleaning and
running errands. Oh, Ma! How I miss you, thought Kumar.
i) Why was the door of the cramped flat always ajar?
ii) What was grandpa doing?
iii) How was grandma busy?
iv) Who is referred to as soft, sweet creature?
v) How did Kumar‟s Mom spend her time?

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6. Study the given mind map and fill in the incomplete details: 5x1=5
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(v)
(iv)
7. Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions. Your paragraph should be within 120 to 150
words. 5x1=5
a) Narrate briefly the story of „Sam‟ in your own words.
OR
b) Narrate the story of the model who posed of the artist‟s mural.
OR
c) Describe the “storm in the cupboard” and its consequences.
SECTION – B (Language Functions 15 marks)
8. Make notes of the following passage and Prepare a summary using the notes. 5+5=10
No study of English can be completed without a reference dictionary of idioms. A very useful and easily
available reference material is The Collins Dictionary of English Idioms. This dictionary contains clearly
explained meanings of over three thousand common Englishj idioms. To make the meaning even clearer and to
show you how the idiom can be used, each idiom is provided with a suitable sample sentence. In this dictionary
the emphasis is on „true‟ idioms. These are expressions whose meanings cannot be easily worked out from the
words they contain. The dictionary also provides a great many variations In the way these idioms are used. The
main empohasis, however is on providing an understanding of the meaning of the idioms rather than attempting to
be a complete guide to idiomatic usage.(145 words)
9. Complete the following dialogue appropriately: The dialogue is between Ram and Rahim over phone.
5x1=5
Ganesh : Hi Dinesh! You seem to be very busy of late.
Dinesh : Oh, yes Ganesh! My uncle has come from(i)----------------
Ganesh : How long will he be staying here?
Dinesh : He has come here for a medical check-up. So he will be(ii)---------------
Ganesh : That‟s quite a long time. You have to(iii)--------------
Dinesh : Yes, Luckily I have my holidays now, so(iv)---------------
Ganesh : Ok Dinesh; I hope your uncle(v)---------------
Dad finally got a job with an
accounting firm. It was about the
best day ever. Mum was happy
again and made such a fuss over
Dad.
He eagerly accepted the challenge
and every night after dinner he’d
place----------
and
Mum didn’t say much but I could
tell she was………………..
It was like he’d just………………..
As part of his new job Dad had to------
----------------
Like all servicemen he’d…………………

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SECTION - III - (COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS: 15 MARKS )
10. Write a dialogue with atleast five utterances between the Headmaster and an old student who has come to get a
testimonial from the Headmaster. 5x1=5
11. Rani wrote a letter to her friend Revathy describing her visit to a holiday resort. She started her letter but could not
complete it. Complete the content of her letter in about 100 words. 5x1=5
36, Q.R.Street,
P.K.Nagar, A City.
29th March, 2012.
My dear Revathy,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………….
Yours lovingly,
Rani.
Address on the envelope:
K.Revathy,
15, A.V.R.Road,
B.city, pin xxxxxx.
12. Prepare an advertisement on the information given below: 5x1=5
a) Fresh fruits-Vegetables from farms-healthy-juicy-tasty-low price-care for health-fruits and vegetables-59, Mint
street, Trichy. (OR)
b) Colourful toys-novel-lovely, safe to use-non toxic-handy etc-10% discount-sale for 3 days only. Venue-Guild
of service Hall-Egmore-chennai-8.
SECTION – IV (EXPANSION OF IDEAS - 35 MARKS )
13. Expand the following headlines: 5x1=5
a) Mobile phones banned in schools
b) 108 service welcomed by the poor
c) Tata motors hikes vehicle prices
d) Heart surgery for Children at low cost
e) SBI releases new coin-Big temple centenary
14. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions given below 5x1=5
i) Mr.Krishnan spends equally on--------
a) food and education b) house rent and clothing
c) clothing and miscellaneous d) taxes and food
ii) state whether the following statement is true or false.
Sum of the expenditures on food and clothing is equal to the sum of the expenditures on house rent
and the money saved.
Miscellaneous 12%
Taxes 38%
HHouse Rent 18%
Savings 7%
Clothing 12%
Food 13%
Food 13%

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iii) The difference between the expenses on taxes and house rent is equal to the sum of the…..
a) expenses on food and house rent b) expenses on food and savings
c) expenses on clothing and house rent d) expenses on miscellaneous items
iv) The amount saved by Krishnan is----------
a) 4000 b) 3360 c) 2500 d) 4800
v) The least percentage of Mr.Krishnan‟s income is directed towards--------
a) his savings b) food c) clothing d) miscellaneous expenses
15. Write a paragraph on anyone of the following outlines in about 100 words 5x1=5
a) Delay is dangerous-postpone things-work gets accumulated-try to finish in a hurry-slipshod-quality gets
affected-earn a bad name-don‟t give room to laziness-prompt action-fetches good returns.
OR
b) National integration-need of the hour-dividing forces-language, religion, etc-develop tolerance-give up
fights-encourage broadmindedness-patience-courteous behavior-patriotism-unity results in victory-peace-
happiness.
16. Match the following products and slogans appropriately 5x1=5
a) Wrist watch - Get, set, go
b) Jewellery - you are what you wear
c) Clothes - Sharp time for sharp people
d) Pens - Dazzle and sparkle
e) Slippers - The magic of words wear and tear
17. Observe the map given below and write the instructions required: 5x1=5
Guide the stranger to Malar Hospital. Write the instructions require:
Malar school
Hospital
SBI -------------------MAIN ROAD----------------------------
Bank
Bus You
Stop are here
18. Read the poem given below and complete its paraphrase with suitable phrases in the
given blanks: 5x1=5
Are Dry: Environment peom by Moses H. Barbu
She told you to plant trees
And you paid her no heed
And now the taps are dry.
They released a water rationing schedule today
A water Conservation measure
You stay, because the taps are dry.
You should have rationed your greed
And paid her heed, when she told you not to cut down frest trees
But you did not see the wisdom of her pleas
And now the taps are dry.
You did______(i)_____to her when she told you to plant trees. Now there is no__(ii)____you tell me that
____(iii)_____to control and distribute a limited supply of water in order to conserve water. You should have
controlled your greed and paid attention. When she told you____(iv)____the forest trees but you did not
understand how____(v)____. And now there is no water in the taps.

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19. a) Translation 5x1=5
The following is an announcement in Tamil which you hear while on electric train. A foreign co-passenger is
not able to understand it. Translate it into English for him.
,e;j kpd;tz;b mLj;JtUk; epWjjj;jpy; ,uz;L epkplq;fs; $Ljyhf epw;Fk;. Gazpfs;
epjhdkhf ,wq;fp VwTk;.
(OR)
b) Look at the picture given below. Express your views on it in about five sentences.

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SCHOOL NAME..................................................
ENGLISH-II QUARTERLY MODEL TEST
X-Std
Time:2.00Hrs Marks:100
SECTION - A(Non-Detailed Text 35 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrases given below to form a complete meaningful
paragraph: 5x1=5
Here at last was ………… (i). For many days and part of many nights, the painter worked feverishly to
………(ii). As the work went on, a change came ………(iii). A strange tension replaced ………..(iv) and his
bloodshot eyes were fixed with horror on the painted ………..(v).
a) complete his masterpiece b) likeness of himself c) over the model
d) the model for Judas e) the stuporous languor
2. Read the following sentences and identify the character 5x1=5
i) He begged for wine.
ii) He wanted to know what the weather was like up there.
iii) She bought home a new chew toy.
iv) “I bought your mum a piano!”
v) “I‟m drowning. There is no way I can survive this”.
3. Match the following appropriately: 5x1=5
a) Louise Martinez - escaped under the clothes line
b) Rex Coker - found his first model on the street
c) Hubert - studied late into the night
d) The Painter - offered to ring the fire brigade
e) Dad - was beaten black and blue.
4. Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from the options given
below: 5x1=5
i) The artist was engaged to paint a mural for a …….
a) temple b) cathedral c)mosque d) gurudwara
ii) Sam was…….
a) a race dog b) a show dog c) an army dog d) a guide dog
iii) Serge was a……
a) council worker b) teacher c)home help d)lawyer
iv) Dad got a job with…….
a)an exporting agency b)a medical shop c)an accounting firm d)a departmental store.
v) The boy‟s name was……
a) Goldy b)Shelly c)Sam d)Diane
5. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow 5x1=5
At the height of mum's happiness, however, I began to notice that Dad was moping around the house and
looking increasingly sad and worried. it turned out that, since returning from the war, he'd been unable to find a
job, At the time I was too young to understand why anyone would get sad and worried about that. because 1
thought I would be as happy as a cat in a fish shop to have such a long holiday. Then, a few weeks later, I observed
the same big horse pulling a cart down our street and it clip-clopped right up into our driveway. Soon two men
began to load mum's piano onto the wagon while all the neighbours gathered around to watch. Mum stayed in the
kitchen sobbing. She was a proud person and couldn't bear to see her beloved piano sitting on top of the wagon.
Dad sat out in the backyard next to the chicken shed, looking sadder than I had ever seen him. Suddenly it all
became clear to me , no Job, no money to pay back the loan, no piano.
i) Why was dad looking sad and worried?
ii) Why couldn't the boy understand his dad's conditions?
iii) What had arrived at his house a few weeks later?
iv) Why had the neighbours gathered around in the driveway?
v) What was mum and dad's reaction to the incident?

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6. Study the given mind map and fill in the incomplete details: 5x1=5
(i)
(iii)
(ii)
(iv)
(v)
7. Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions. Your paragraph should be within 120 to 150
words. 5x1=5
a) Narrate briefly the story of „Sam‟ in your own words.
b) Describe the traumatic experience of Celine after being swept away into the drain.
c) Bring out briefly the element of irony in the story „The Face of Judas Iscariot‟.
SECTION – B (Language Functions 15 marks)
8. Make notes of the following passage and Prepare a summary using the notes. 5+5=10
Languages are of different kinds-spoken language, written language, sign language, code language, body
language, Braille or language of the blind, and the more recent ones being the machine language and the computer
language. Many languages have a long history. The Greeks, the Romans, the Egyptians, the Chinese and the
Indians are among those, whose languages are centuries old. The number of languages used in verbal
communication is extremely large. It is said that there are as many as 3500 identified languages throughout the
world. Although this is true of the spoken language, the number of written languages is much lower, with one
estimate placing it at not more than 500. Within a language there are sub-languages that are called dialects. A
dialectis a form of speech peculiar to a district, class or persons. It is a subordinate variety of a language with
distinguishable vocabulary, pronunciation or idioms.
9. Complete the following dialogue appropriately: The dialogue is between Ram and Rahim over phone.
5x1=5
i) Ram : Hello,…………… ?
Rahim : Yes,may I know who is calling?
ii) Ram : ……………………..
Rahim : Hi Ram, what can I do for you?
iii) Ram : . …………………………….
Are you free after six this evening?
iv) Rahim : Sorry Ram,……………………..….. .
Will it be convenient for you to come tomorrow morning?
v) Ram : …………………………Ok. .
SECTION - III - (COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS: 15 MARKS )
10. Write a dialogue with atleast five utterances between a bank manager and a student who wants to open a bank
account. 5x1=5
Dad had bought Mum a piano
All the neighbors gathered around
and sang
and
Dad was sad because………………..
After two years Dad……………………
We positioned in it………………..
Mum practiced and within the month
she was belting out a tune
They had to sell…………………
At last Dad got…………..

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11. Sreeja celebrated her birthday last week. Her uncle Ranjan had presented her a watch. Sreeja wants to thank him
for the gift. The format of the letter is ready. Help Sreeja to complete the ontent of her letter in about 100 words.
5x1=5
36, Q.R.Street,
P.K.Nagar, A City.
29th March, 2012.
My dear uncle,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………….
Convey my regards to aunty. Yours lovingly,
Sreeja.
Address on the envelope:
Mr. Rajan,15, Tata Nagar,
B City, Pin: XXXXXX.
12. Prepare an advertisement on the information given below: 5x1=5
a) Laptop & Computer shop – Systems for students – special discounts – affordable price – limited period offer –
details: visit www.stulap.com (OR)
b) Malaysia – 3 nights and 2 days – Rs.20,000/- - accommodation, sight-seeing – book now – Tours and Travels –
M.G.Road – Bangalore.
SECTION – IV (EXPANSION OF IDEAS - 35 MARKS )
13. Expand the following headlines: 5x1=5
a) Earthquake in Turkey – over 250 dead
b) Railway fares to go up says Railway Minister
c) Bus driver prevents major accident
d) India wins Test series against Australia
e) Diabetic day celebrated with Free check up
14. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions given below 5x1=5
20% - Uncovered wells
40% - using lakes as public toilets
5% - Washing cloths in river.
15% - draining kitchen and toilet waste water into lakes and river.
5% - bathing cattle in river.
15% - Throwing chemical waste into lakes and river.
i) What causes major pollution to water bodies?
a) washing clothes in river b) bathing cattle in rivers
c) Using lakes a public toilet d) unfavoured well
ii) Identify the waste that is not dumped into the river.
a) kitchen wastes b) chemical wastes
c) wind swept rubbish d) toilet waste water
iii) 10% of the river is used for…..
a) washing clothes b) bathing cattle
c) washing clothes and bathing cattle d) throwing waste into the river.
iv) ......per cent of hazard to water bodies in Sharath's locality is caused by uncovered wells.

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a) 40% b) 5%. c) 20% d) 15%.
v) State whether the following statement is true or false
Sharath's locality does not have clean water.
15. Write a paragraph on anyone of the following outlines in about 100 words 5x1=5
a) Morning walk -just before sunrise - a pleasant time - air is cool – less pollution - helps blood circulation -
gives. exercise to muscles - refreshes body and mind (OR)
b) I like my shoes - shoes get dirty - I stay clean - last for months – take me - long walks – feel comfortable -
light - can run easily - end of day - smell bad - but protect me - my gratitude - clean and polish – every
morning - proud of my shoes
16. Match the following products and slogans appropriately 5x1=5
a) Pens - dark and oily
b) Cell phone - remove dirt from clothes
c) Washing machine - the magic of words
d) Diapers - connectivity on the move
e) Fairness cream - silky glow- dry babies.
17. Observe the map given below and write the instructions required: 5x1=5
You are near the school. An old man who is sick asks you to direct him to the hospital nearby. Guide him with
your directions in about 50 words.
18. Read the poem given below and complete its paraphrase with suitable phrases in the
given blanks: 5x1=5
Thank God, the planets don't revolve
In perfect circles around the sun.
But wonder oval orbits
Far away in space.
Thank God, the axis of the earth
Is turning tilted like a top,
And wobbles as it spins.
Thank God, rivers never flow
In straight efficient lines
From the heights down to the sea,
But crash their way down mountain sides,
Fall over rocky cliffs,
And carve out twisting valleys where they run
Thank God, thank God for all our days
And for every single creature
And each one's singular, quirky ways.
The planets don't revolve in perfect circles around the sun. Their path is called (i) ................. The planets are
(ii) ................ in space. The axis of the earth is compared to a (iii) ................ Rivers do not flow in straight lines.
They crash down the mountain side and fall (iv).............. They crave out (v) .............. We must thank God for all
His creations

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19. a) Translation 5x1=5
A foreigner is driving a car. He comes to a river which has two bridges. He sees before him a board in Tamil.
As he does not know Tamil, help him to understand the instructions through your translation.
vr;rhpf;if:
,e;j ghyk; gYjile;jpUf;fpwJ. Ehd;F rf;fu thfdq;fs; kw;Wk; fduf thfdq;fs; Gjpa
ghyj;jpy; nry;YkhW mwpTWj;jg;gLfpwJ.
(OR)
a) Look at the picture given below. Express your views on it in about five sentences.

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10TH
ENGLISH – PAPER-II (NON DETAILED ONE MARK)
I. Read the following sentences and identify the character/speaker
1. ―Guss he‘s your dog now, Selly‖.
2. He was trying to rebuild his life.
3. A gaunt and tattered figure.
4. ―We‘ll ring the fire brigade‖.
5. ―Home is where the heart is‖.
6. ―Enough is Enough‖.
7. ―Can I keep him, Mom?‖
8. ―More Snuff‖.
9. ―I bought your Mom a piano‖.
10. He got a job with an accounting firm.
11. He begged for wine.
12. He wanted to know what the weather was like up there.
13. He invented a new bike.
14. I‘m going to die.
15. ‗Oh,Ma! How I miss you
16. My brother was a tinkerer.
17. My son, I‘d like to help you.
18. ―I‘m here!‖ She shouted, ―Come and get me out‖.
19. ―Thank you Shelley for taking care of Sam‖
20. ―Come with me, I‘ll give you wine and food‖.
II. Complete the following sentences choosing the correct answer from the options given below.
21. The artist was engaged to paint a-----------
a) mural b) scenery c) portrait d) building
22. The narrator‘s brother was a ----------
a) student b) teacher c) tinker d) doctor
23. Mum had seen a piano before—
a) in the Church b) at the Catholic Kindergarten
b) c) at the shop d) in the neighbour‘s house
24. Hubert was--------years old.
a) eight b) twelve c) fifteen d) fourteen
25. The boy called the dog-----------
26. The model for the child Jesus---------
27. Amandine was to celebrate her------birthday.
28. Sam was----
29. Dad finally got an employment----------
30. Kumar lived in an----------in New York
31. Across the drain stretched a small-pipe.
32. Rob Reilly‘s father was a/an ------during world war I.
33. The inventor took the old battery from dad‘s old------
34. The three thieves hid in a-------
35. The apartment of Kumar was in-------
36. The artist was painting------------
37. The model for Christ child was------boy
38. One day Hubert travelled on his-----
39. My father saw Mum and the standing on-----
40. Celine‘s daughter was-------

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SCHOOL NAME..................................................
SECOND MID TERM TEST-MODEL
X-Std
Time:1.30Hrs Marks:50
I. Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words. 5x1=5
The voyagers(i) who came to the strange island had to put up with many stresses(ii) and inconveniences on that
island with restricted(iii) food supply they went ot remote places. But they seldom(iv) compained of the
difficulties and found their tour a fascinating(v) one.
(i) a) leader b) saints c) sailors d) travellers
(ii) a) pleasures b) hard ships c) land marks d) privileges
(iii) a) limited b) large c) bounteous d) abundant
(iv) a) often b) frequently c) constantly d) rarely
(v) a) discouraging b) disappointing c) interesting d) useful
II. Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words. 5x1=5
The demand(i) for potatoes is on the decline, to a considerable(ii) extent. This is due to the surplus(iii) growth
this year. The farmers are unable to accept(iv) the low price and consider it a tragedy(v) to all farmers in the
district.
(i) a) need b) supply c) requirement d) necessity
(ii) a) large b)great c) average d) little
(iii) a) deficit b) excess c) bounteous d) healthy
(iv) a) take b) consume c) reject d) admit
(v) a) sorrow b) joy c) sickness d) pain
III. Answer briefly any three of the following questions. 3x2=6
1. Who are the brave little voyagers?
2. Identify the reasons why birds migrate?
3. Why is the world of domestic workers „invisible‟?
4. Which are the states in India that have shown concern for the domestic workers ?
IV. Answer in a paragraph of the following questions:
Your paragraph should not exceed 120 words. 1x5=5
1. Who was Hughie? How had Hughie treated the model who posed for Trevor? (or)
2. What lesson does Messaien teach mankind through his attitude towards music while he was in the
concentration camp? (or)
3. Write a short note on „Bird Migration‟
V. Quote from memory any one of the following extracts. 1x5=5
1. Quote the memory poem ‗ Manliness‘. (or)
2. Quote the memory poem ‗ Goving for Water‘. (or)
3. Quote the memory poem ‗ Cry of the Child‘.
VI. Answer all the following. 8x1=8
1. What is the plural form of the word aquarium?
a) aquariums b) aquariae c) aquaria
2. Rewrite using passive voice
They must arrest the culprits.
3. Choose the correct voice of the verb.
You cannot meet the captain of the cricket team now, as he --------------(interview) by the reporter at the
moment.
4. Choose the correct preposition.
The work will be over------------(by, on) this evening.

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5. Compound word: which word can be placed after moon
a) light b) guard c) bed d) load
6. Identify the pattern of the following sentence.Reading made him a complete man.
a) S V O C b) S V IO DO c) S V O A d) S V C A
7. ‗O Ye wheels‘, the figure of speech in this word is
a) simile b) metaphor c) personification
8. Our knees tremble sorely in the stooping.
And, underneath our heavy eyelids drooping.
Pick out the rhyming words in these lines.
VII. Match the following appropriately: 5x1=5
1. Tinkerer - Narrator
2. Kumar - Narrator‟s brother
3. Rex coker - Young and enterprising
4. Schwinn - cold region
5. Arctic - American bicycle
VII. Read the following sentences and identify the character/speaker: 2x1=2
1. “Oh, Ma‟, How I miss you”
2. My brother was a tinkerer
IX. Choose the best option: 4x1=4
1. Kumar lived ina an apartment in------------
a) London b) Dubai c) New York d) Delhi
2. Rex coker‟s brother was a ------------------
a) painter b) musician c) mechanic d) tinkerer
3. The battery was removed from-----------
a) new Chevy b) Old Chevy c) Schwinn d) SuZuki
4. Kumar got job in a/an---------------
a) Company b) MNC c) NLC d) MMC
X. You are near the school. An old man who is sick asks you to direct him to the hospital nearby. Guide him with
your directions in about 50 words. 5x1=5