Read the
following sentences and answer the questions:
SEA FEVER
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide. Is a
wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, the flung
spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying,
I must go
down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gulls
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way and
wheel's way where the wind's like a whetted knife; |
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And all
I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover, |
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And
quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over. |
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the following question. |
2×2=4 |
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1. |
Why
does the poet want to lead the life of a gypsy? |
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2. |
Why was
the wind compared to the knife? |
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Read the
following stanzas and answer the questions:
MY OWN TRUE FAMILY
Once I
crept into an oakwood-
I was
looking for a stag.
I
met an old woman there-all knobbly
stick and rag.
She said: 'I have your secret here inside my little bag'.
Then she began to cackle and I began to quake.
She opened up her little bag and I came twice awake – Surrounded by a
staring tribe and me tied to a stake.
They said: 'We are the oak trees and your own true family.
We are chopped down, we are torn up, and you do not blink an eye.
Unless you make a promise now-now you are going to die.'
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Answer the following question. |
2×2=4 |
1.
What did the old woman say?
2.
Who introduced themselves as the poet's own true
family?
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THE SNAIL |
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To
grass, leaf, fruit, or wall |
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The
snail sticks close, not fears to fall |
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As if
he grew there, house and all |
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Together. |
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Within
that house secure he hides |
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When
danger is imminent betides |
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Of
storm, or other harm besides |
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Of
weather. |
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Give
but his horns the slightest touch, |
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His
self-collection power is such, |
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He
shrinks into his house with much. |
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Displeasure. |
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Answer
the following question. |
2×2=4 |
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3. Where
does the snail stick itself to? |
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4. What does
the snail do when one touches its horns? |
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Reading (Unseen)
Read the
following passage and answer the questions that
1.
On reaching Hatkhola, off
Shobha-Bazar, a drive down Hara Chandra Mullick Street leads the visitor to a
narrow lane, cramped even for two persons to walk together. The whitewashed
walls abound with paintings of freedom fighters, Swami Vivekananda, Sister Nivedita, and scenes from the 'Ramakrishna Kathamrita.
Where this old-world north Kolkata alley ends is the entrance to
Hathola Byayam Samiti. At 106, it is the city's oldest gymnasium. Established
by freedom fighters in 1910, it is still going strong.
Manohar Aich and many other legends would regularly work out there with
'kusti' and 'mugur' at the feet of mammoth-sized wall paintings of Lord
Hanuman, the resident deity of the samity.
The Mitra family of Hatkhola donated the polt of land to freedom fighters
Upendranath Bandhyopadhyay and Pushpalal Chakraborty who were associated with
Anushilan Samity. Bandhyopadhyay was also a coaccused with Barin Ghosh and
Aurobindo Ghosh in the Alipore Bomb case.
Body building and exercise were part of the regimen that the
revolutionaries of the Samity followed. With the sympathy of the Mitras, the
Samity naturally teemed with freedom fighters at that time.
The wooden maces that they used, the iron wall bar, donkaath for the for
the classic donbaithak, leg press, bench press and pull-over-all exist to this
day at the samity and are used by pehelwans or byambirs as the members prefer
to call themselves. The Samity has 5,500 members aged between 20 and 70.
Hatkhola
Byayam Samity has added modern workout equipments to keep up with times,
but the 'stars' seriously into bodybuilding still perfer to go to the
traditional way..
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Answer the following question. |
2×2=4 |
1.
Who donated the plot of land?
2.
Name the two revolutionaries connected with a
Alipore Bombay case?
3.
How many members does the samity have at present?
4.
Pick the most appropriate title for the passage:
(i) Gymnasium and freedom fighters. ▭
(ii) Hatkhola
Byayam samity-the cities oldest gymnasium. ▭
(iii) Old world
of North Kolkata.
▭
Read the
following passage carefully and answer the questions :
2.
The history of India's progress
in the field of nuclear research and development has been recorded in the book
'Atomic Energy in India 50 Years.' It is an authentic account in the
development of nuclear energy, mainly for peaceful perpose but also for war,
using it as weapon of deterrence, rather than to take a nuclear initiative
against any country. The book records the progress of atomic research from its
inception, to the stage of weaponisation and multifaceted utilisation of a
source of energy not yet fully harnessed.The Atomic Energy Commission came into
being on 10th Au- gust, 1948. The visionary was Dr. Homi K. Bhabha, the father
of atomic research and development in India. The understanding and support of
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru gave a firm shape to what bhabha had conceptualised.
The freedom of action given to Bhabha and his team in matters of decision
making ensured high quality work and rapid progress.
Dr. Bhabha's foresight and
competence paved the path for India's nuclear research and development
programme, giving priority to peaceful uses of nuclera energy with
weaponisation as an off- shot which came decades
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later,
long after Dr.Bhabha was killed in an air - crash in 1996. |
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Answer the following question. |
2×2=4 |
1.
What does atomic energy in India 50 years' record?
2.
Who is the pioneer of nuclear development in India?
3.
Who did pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's support help Dr.
Bhabha and team?
4.
What did Dr. Bhabha's foresight pave the path for?
Read the
following passage carefully and answer the questions :
3.
Washington: NASA has launched its
application process to find its newest batch of space explorers who may someday fly to the ISS or even land on Mars. The candidate application website will
be accepting submissions through February 18, 2016. NASA expects to announce
the final list in mid-2017. The chosen ones may fly on any of four different US
spacecraft during their careers - The International Space Station (ISS), two
commercial crew spacecraft currently in development by US companies, and NASA's
Orion deep space exploration vehicle.
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Answer the following question. |
2×2=4 |
1.
What has NASA launched?
2.
Name the four US spacecraft mentioned in the
passage.
3.
What will the selected candidates be offered?
4.
How will the candidate apply?
Read the
following passage carefully and answer the questions:
4.
Satyendranath Bose, a physicist,
sent his four-page research paper, 'Plank's Law and Light Quantum Hypothesis'
to a number of Indian journals and subsequently to several abroad. All of them
rejected it. After all, who could have dreamed that an Indian working in a then-obscure university could produce revolutionary work? In desperation, in 1924
Bose sent his paper to Albert Einstein. Bose had put forward a daring concept
in the paper, which im- pressed Einstein so much that he himself translated the
paper into German and got it published in the German journal 'Zeitschrift fuer
Physik'. He also added his comment: "An important forward step."
Bose's paper played a big role in the development of a new type of statistics.
The statistics that he worked out to explain the behavior of radition is
called "Bose statistics". Elementary particles such as photons and
alpha particles, which obey "Bose statistics", are called 'Bosons'.
His
the name has thus become a part of science. In 1920, Bose along with Meghnad
Saha translated Einstein's papers on relativity from German into English, the
first physicists to do so. Bose was born on 1st January 1894 at Calcutta. His
skill at solving questions used to impress his teachers so much that they used
to award him 110 marks out of hundred. In fact, they were always afraid of his
tricky questions. Bose is also renowned for his experimental work in such
branches of physics as x-ray crystallography and thermoluminescence. He died on
4th February 1974.
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Answer the following question. |
2×2=4 |
1.
What was an important step forward?
2.
Why did all of the journals not publish his
research work?
3.
Why did Satyendranath Bose's award him 110 marks
out of 100?
4.
How has his name become a part of science?
Read the
following passage carefully and answer the questions:
5.
He was the one who played Bagha's
dhol in 'Gupi Bagha Phire Elo'. Although Rabi Ghosh mastered the art of
matching his hand movements to the beats, but it was Ashim Sengupta playing in
the background. Satyajit Ray had heard him playing the dhol several times in
different beats and speed, before he paid off the standby dhuli and chose Ashim
to play in his flim. Ray had said that that Ashin had a commercial approach to
his music and that had im- pressed him. After 'Gupi Bagha Phire Elo', Ashim had
also played background scores in Ray's 'Ganasatru', 'Ghare Baire' and 'Sakha
Prasakha'. He had played the madol in a documentary flim on Sukumar Roy, made
by Satyajit Ray. Ashim Sengupta has been in the music industry for over 40
years, mainly as a percussionist; sometimes accompanyig artistes on the table,
dhol or pakhwaj or sometimes playing in background scores or songs of films. He
has a record of playing in over 200 films. His career stated with 'Biraj Bou'
in 1972. His uncle, Manu Sen, was the director of this film. "I was
learning the table at that time. I was initiated into music and tabla by Nirmal
Chakraborty, a resident of salkia, who taught music and tabla at Monimela at
the time. As a boy, I was too shy to sing and preferred to play the tabla
instead. In this way, I took to playing the instrument," said Ashim. He
would have to use his friend's tabla to practise. "My family could not
afford to buy a tabla for me, so I would go to a friend's house to practise. It
was not until I was in Class VIII that my aunt promised to buy me a
tabla," said Ashim. Later, he took lessons from Muktalal Kundu.
However, the turning point came when he started going to Jnan Prakash
Ghosh for lessons. "This happened after Pahari Sanyal heard me play while
accompanying singer Anup Ghoshal at the program in Calcutta. Sanyal had
praised me saying that I had. given life to a lifeless object," said
Ashim. While taking lessons from Ghosh, Ashim also learned pakhawaj, Khol, and
Bangla dhol from other people. "In order to be a complete percussionist, I
had to know how to play all these instruments. The music industry always wanted
artists who could play all these instruments deftly," said Ashim. In his
long career, Ashim has played in a number of films including Tapan Sinha's
'Safed Haathi', Goutam Ghosh's Padma Nadir Majhi' and 'Antarjali Jatra',
Prabhat Roy's 'Shwet Patharer Thala', Utpalendu Chakraborty's 'Chhandanir' and
Nabyendu Chatterjee's 'Sarisrip'. Other than films, Ashim has played with many
well-known artistes like Ajay Chakraborty, Dwjien Mukherjee, Sreeradha
Bandopadhyay at live programmes. Ashin has travelled outside the country to
give lessons on taal in Indian music schools. "I have been to Banga
Sammelani in the US three times. Apart from that I used to teach in music
schools in different cities there," said Ashin. At present Ashim is
concentrat- ing on his own academy, Ashim Music Academy and also is a music
arrager. He has arranged music for many albums. "I try to organise shows
on taalbadyam, music arrangements based on tall."
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Answer the following question. |
2×2=4 |
1.
Where had Ashim plate the madol?
2.
Who initiated Ashim into music and tabla?
3.
How many times have Ashim been to Banga Sammelani
at the Us?
4.
Mention the famous personalities
with whom Ashim played at live programmes.
Read the
following passage carefully and answer the questions:
6.
In India, in the mystic land of
Lotus, was born the child Dhruba. His father was a king, and his mother Suniti,
the chief of all the queens. Yet even on a lot so fortunate as this, may fall
the dark shadow of disaster. For long before the birth of Dhruba, the son of
one of the younger queens had been promised the throne, and the coming of the
new child would undo this claim, since the sons of the principal queen was
undoubtedly the king's true
heir. It is easy, therefore, to understand the anger and fear of the
lesser wife at the child's birth. She was jealous of the new baby, on behalf of
her own son, and did not fail to show her feeling in every way; till at last
the king, in great anxiety for their safety, ordered his wife and little one to
be exiled from the court, and sent them to live in a simple cottage, on the distant
edge of a huge forest.
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Answer the following question. |
2×2=4 |
1.
When was the son of a younger queen promised the
throne?
2.
Who was the true heir to the throne?
3.
How did the younger queen feel at the birth of
Dhruba?
4.
Where did the king dend Dhruba and his mother, and
why?
Grammar & Vocabulary
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the correct form of tense form the given alternatives: |
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It is always spoken as a reproch against cats - |
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simple present |
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present perfect |
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present continuous |
(d)
present perfect continuous |
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2. |
With an effort I roused myself - |
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(a)simple
present |
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(b)
simple past |
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present continuous |
(d)
past perfect |
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3. |
They have been here ever since - |
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(a)
simple present |
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(b)
present perfect contnuous |
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(c)
present perfect |
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(d)
past perfect continuous |
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the correct answer from the given alternatives: |
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Rina _______ the bus to school everyday. |
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(a)
take |
(b)
takes |
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(c)
took |
(d)
taken |
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Last monday, while we _____ the television, the
electricity went |
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(a) was
watching |
(b)
have been watching |
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(c)
were watching |
(d)
watched off. |
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By this time tomorrow they ________ . |
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(a)
will have left |
(b)
will have leave |
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(c)
will had left |
(d)
would leave |
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the correct answer from the given alternatives: |
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My son has not forgotten to sent a gift. Identify
the type of tense - |
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(a)
persent perfect |
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(b)
present continuous |
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(c)
present perfect continuous |
(d)
simple past |
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2.
Every young man desired to make an appearance in the film. Identify the
type of tense -
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(a)
simple present tense |
(b)
simple past 0 |
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(c)
past perfect |
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(d)
present continuous. |
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3. If you work hard, you will.
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(a)
simple |
(b)
complex |
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(c)
compound |
(d)
negative. |
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the correct answer from the given alternatives: |
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1.
The sentence,
'I have been studying for two hours' is in-
(a)
persent indefinite (b) present continuous.
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(c)
present perfect |
(d)
present perfect continuous. |
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2. |
I know where Vidyasagar was
born. The underline clause is – |
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noun clause |
(b)
adjective clause |
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(c)
adverb clause |
(d)
none of these |
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3. |
Do or die. The sentence is – |
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(a)
simple |
(b)
complex |
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(c)
compound |
(d)
noun of these . |
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the correct answer from the given alternatives: |
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1.
I was having tea at home on the evening of 30th January 1984. Identify
the tense -
(a) present perfect (b)
present perfect continuous
(c) present continuous (d) past
continuous
2. A
triangle is an area which has three sides. Identify the clause-
(a) nominal clause (b)
adverbial clause
(c) relative clause (d)
co-ordinate clause.
3.
How he will get out of the danger is not known to me. This is an example
of -
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simple |
(b)
complex |
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(c)
compound |
(d)
positive. |
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the correct answer from the given alternatives |
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He has been writing a novel since last two years.
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(a)
present continuous |
(b)
past perfect |
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(c)
present perfect continuous |
(d)
past Continuous |
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2. |
I know that he is a good boy. Identify the clause
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noun clause. |
(b)
adverbial clause |
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(c)
adjective clause |
(d)
Main clause |
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3.
Being a good girl, she could not fail in the exam. Identify the type of
sentence -
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Four person....... |
(i) |
...... (kill/was killed/were
killed) when a matador |
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van...... |
(ii)....... |
(collides/collided/was
colliding) with a scooter last |
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night. The driver of the matador van |
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(is arrested/have |
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arrested/has
been arrested). |
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Sovraj fled where the police...... |
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but he...... |
(ii)....... |
(is/was/will
be) so weak that he |
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He ....... |
(i)....... |
(walks/was walking/walked) in the field when suddenly |
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a dog...... |
(i)....... |
(came/comes/is coming) and .. |
(i)....... |
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Four persons........... |
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colliding) with a scooter last night. The driver of |
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the matador van .......... |
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1.
He will give them the priviledge
______ boarding him while he enjoys life in his owan way. [Insert a suitable prepostition]
2.
He _____ (put) it in an envelope
and sealed it. [Insert the correct form
of verb given in the bracket]
3.
Samuel looked impressed and said
to Swaminathan, " Yout father is quite right. We want more parents like
him." [Change the mode of
narration]
4.
At the Birla's house Gandhiji's
relatives ans followers had gath- ered round his body. [Change the voice]
5.
We had a kite. The kite was big
and covered with paper. The paper was lovely and red. [Join into a single sentence]
6.
People always pitied us when the
time came for us to return. [Split the
simple sentence into two simple sentences.]
7.
I was numb with shock as I got
into the car. [Change into a simple
sentence]
8.
The people were too stunned to
speak in the beginging. [Change into a
negative sentence.]
9.
I cannot agree _____ this point. [Fill in the blank with the proper preposition]
10.
I remember the day I meet
Jatinbabu ten years ago. [Write the
correct form of the underline verb.]
11.
Rahul Deepa, "Will you go
school today?" [Change the mode of
narration]
12.
Lock the door. [Change
the voice]
13.
Tanushree cannot tolerate
crueal behaviour to animals.[Change the
underline word with the prasal verb, List: put up with, come across]
14.
Men and women were sad. They
gathered around Birla House. [Join the
senteces]
15.
There was silence in the room as
Gandhiji's breathed his last. [split the
sentences]
16.
I am sure of his success. [Change into a complex sentence]
17.
Sangita runs faster than any
other girl in the class. [Rewrite using
the positive degree of 'faster']
18.
_____ ancient Egypt, _____ body of ______Pharaoh
was preserved
______his
death. [Use appropriate article and
preposition]
19.
It was Sunday. I was _______
(prepare) for a walk in the field near our house when my friend_____ (appear). [Fill in the blanks with proper verbs]
20.
The convict said to the Bishop, "Are you trying
to convert me?"
[Change the Narration]
21.
Rice sells cheap. [Change the voice]
22.
Try to abandon smoking. [Use appropriate Phrasal Verb]
23.
He must confess his fault. He may
thus escape punishment. [Join into a
complex sentence]
24.
Bapu had passed away but his
India would continue to live in his children. [Split into two simple sentences]
25.
We had a kite that was big and
covered with lovely red paper. [Turn
into simple sentence]
26.
As soon as I went to work in the bookshop, I
stopped, buying books.
[Rewrite the sentence with 'hardly']
Fill in the blanks with
appropriate articles and prepositions.
1. ...........great
deal has been said and written .......... the gypsies.The gypsies attracted
many people.......... their magic shows.
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(i)...... |
evening my train was (ii)... |
leave. At eight o'clock I |
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entered..... |
(iii)..... third class compartment and suc- ceeded..... |
(iv)...... |
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securing
a seat near the window. |
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great deal has been said and written..... |
(ii)...... |
the |
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gypsies. The gypsies attracted many people..... |
(iii).... |
their
magic |
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shows. |
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4. |
Md. Nur Ali Mollah is |
.....(i)...... |
hawker..... |
(ii)...... |
profes- sion. But he |
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has given a different dimension..... |
(iii)...... |
his
pro- fession, as he sells |
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something, which has became..... |
(iv)...... |
an-
tiquity these day. He is |
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perhaps..... |
(v)...... |
only hawker..... |
(vi)....... |
the state who sell old |
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gramophones
known as "Koler Gaan". |
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A mother elephant charged..... |
(i)...... |
crowd of hundreds that had |
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grathered..... |
(ii)...... |
flaming torches and spears to gawk at her two- |
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month old calf who had fallen..... |
(iii)...... |
a small
taken near the |
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Borjora Beat Office..... |
(iv)...... |
the wee hours of Friday. |
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6. |
The RCB skipper Virat Kohli...... |
(i)...... |
the front
with.....(ii).......... |
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unbeaten 93 as RCB made short work..... |
(iii)...... |
a challenging |
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target..... |
(iv)...... |
Sunrise Hyderabad to him..... |
(v)...... |
seven |
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wickets..... |
(vi)...... |
the franchise based T-20 league on Tuesday. |
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Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the given list below to replace
the words underlined.
1.
The brave never surrenders to evil.
2.
The rains will begin soon.
3.
His proposal was rejected.
4.
I said to him, "May you be happy." [Change the mode of narration]
5.
Can you do this exercise? [Change the Voice]
6.
She is the best student in the
class. [Rewrite the sentence using
'better']
7.
(i) They are searching for the lost key.
(ii) The
orphan was not reared well.
(iii) Our
Headmaster distributed most of the prizes.
(iv)
An epidemic suddenly spread
in our area last year. List: bring
up, look for, bring out, break out, give away.
8.
(i) Theold lady saved much wealth.
(ii) Overeating
affects one's health.
(iii) The text
should be read carefully.
9.
(iv) This sport demands
both speed and strength. List: put
by, tell upon, go through, calls for.
10.
(i) I shall see you at your school.
(ii) The
teacher is examining the answer script.
(iii) We were
late for school as the rain came.
11.
(i) The brave never surrenders to evil.
(ii) The rains
will begin soon.
(iii) His
proposal was rejected.
12.
Find words from unseen passage
no.2 that mean the following? 2×4
(i) the time
at which something begins: ___________
(ii) to form
an idea of something in one's mind:________
(iii) genuine:__________
(iv) a period
of tin years:_________
13.
Find words from unseen passage
no.2 which mean the following? 2×4
(i) Without
any result. __________
(ii) The state
of having lost all hope ____________
(iii) Were in
search of __________
(iv) King of
all kings ____________
14.
Find words from unseen passage
no.3 which mean the following? 2×4
(i) Hopes
__________
(ii) Declare
__________
(iii) Selected
________
(iv) Shallow
_________
15.
Find words from unseen passage
no.4 which mean the following? 2×4
(i) Turned
down _________
(ii) Not well
known _________
(iii) Remark
_______
(iv) A magazine
that deals with a particular subject __________
16.
Given below are the meanings of
four words which you will find in the given passage no.1. Find out the words
and write them in appropriate boxes on the right-hand side:
(i)
not having enough space to move
freely. ▭
(ii) a narrow
passage between buildings.
▭
(iii) a god or
goddess.
▭
(iv) a set of
rules about food or exercise.
▭
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WRITING SKILL |
10 |
1.
Write a letter to the Editor of
an English daily about the harm that is caused to young minds due to excessive
depiction of violence and crime on television.
2.
Write a letter to the Editor of
an English daily about the harm that is caused to the environment by the use of
plastic bags and cups.
3.
Write a letter to the Editor of
an English daily expressing your views on ragging in educational institutions.
4.
Write a letter to your father about your progress
in your studies.
5.
Write a letter to your younger
brother about the benefits of reading newspapers.
6.
Write a letter to your friend
inviting him to come to you for a joint excursion to Digha.
7.
Write a letter to the health
officer of your block seeking permission to arrange a blood donation camp.
8.
Write an application to your
Headmaster praying some specimen copies of books that are given to the poor
and meritorious students of your school.
9.
Annual prize day will be held
next month in your school. A cultural program will be held on this occasion
and Volunteers are needed. As school captain, write out a notice inviting the
names of the students
willing to participate in the program and act as volunteer. (Do not
exceed 75 words)
10.
Suppose you are the captain of
your school. Write a notice for the students of your school requesting them to
participate in a programme entitled "Keep Your School Clean".
11.
Your school is going to publish
its annual magazine. Suppose you are the Student Editor of the Magazine
Sub-committee. Write a notice inviting contributions from the students.
12.
Write a report on the re-introduction of
"Pass-Fail System"
13.
Write a report on "Fire in a Market"
14.
Write a letter in about 100 words
to the Editor of an English daily about the positive impact of Kanyashree
Prakalpa amongst girl students in your area.
15.
Write a letter to the Editor of a
newspaper (within 100 words) about the problems faced by common people due to the uncontrolled use of loudspeakers and sound boxes during different programs
and festivals.
16.
Write a letter to your friend
sharing with him/her your experience of visiting a place of historical interest
(in about. 100 words).
17.
Suppose you are the captain of
your school. Write a notice requesting the students to participate in the 'Keep
your school Clean' program.
18.
Imagine you are a newspaper reporter visiting the
Annual Kolkata
Book Fair. Write a report (in about 100 words) using the points given
below:
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STORY WRITING |
10 |
Write a short story with the help
of the following points. Do not forget to give a suitable title and a moral to
your story.
1.
THE FARMER AND HIS IDLE SONS
2.
THE WOLFAND THE CRANE
3.
THE RIGHT JUDGMENT
4.
A MAN FROM THE MARS
Title: The Judgment of the Farmer
Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had two sons. The sons were lazy and never helped their father with the work on the farm. The farmer became increasingly frustrated with his sons' idleness and decided to teach them a lesson.
One day, the farmer called his sons and presented them with a challenge. He asked them to fill a bucket of water from a well and carry it to the top of a hill. He also said that he would judge who had done the best job.
The sons eagerly took on the challenge, but when they reached the top of the hill, the farmer was not satisfied. He told them that they had not done a good enough job and needed to do it again.
The sons filled the bucket with water and climbed the hill once again, only to find the farmer still unhappy with their work. This continued for several more attempts, and the sons were getting tired and frustrated.
One day, a wolf and a crane happened to pass by the farm and saw the sons struggling with the challenge. They approached the farmer and offered to help. The wolf carried the bucket of water, and the crane used its long beak to reach the top of the hill.
When they arrived at the top of the hill, the farmer was impressed with their work and declared the wolf and crane the winners. The sons were shocked and realized that they had been foolish to think they could cheat their way to success.
The farmer's judgment taught the sons the value of hard work and the importance of doing things the right way. They learned that taking shortcuts and relying on others would only lead to disappointment.
Moral: There are no shortcuts to success, and hard work and determination are the keys to achieving one's goals.
Paragraph Writing
1.
SCHOOL SPORTS
2.
DISCIPLINE IN STUDENT LIFE
3.
COMPUTER
4.
A VISIT TO A FAIR
5.
GLOBAL WARMING
Discipline
in student life is essential for achieving success in all aspects of life,
including school sports. As a student, it is crucial to prioritize your
education and maintain discipline in your daily routine. In today's digital
age, computers have become an integral part of our lives, and we must use them
responsibly to enhance our learning and improve our skills.
A visit
to a fair can be a fun and exciting experience, but it is also an opportunity
to learn about global warming and its impact on our planet. We must all do our
part in reducing our carbon footprint and taking steps to protect the
environment.
Participating
in school sports is an excellent way to develop discipline and teamwork skills.
It teaches us the importance of hard work, dedication, and commitment, and
helps us stay physically fit.
However,
as students, we must not forget our responsibility towards the environment. The
increasing problem of global warming has led to severe consequences, and it is
essential to take steps to prevent further damage. We must be mindful of our
actions, reduce our carbon emissions, and promote sustainable living.
In conclusion,
discipline, responsibility, and environmental awareness are critical aspects of
student life. We must prioritize our education, use computers responsibly, and
participate in school sports to develop discipline and teamwork skills. We must
also take steps to protect the environment and contribute to the fight against
global warming.
6.
Write a paragraph (in about 100
words) on "The Importance of Reading Book'
Reading books is an essential aspect of learning and personal growth. It helps us to broaden our knowledge, gain insights, and develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Books also offer a means of escape from the stresses of daily life and provide an opportunity to explore new ideas, perspectives, and cultures. Through reading, we can expand our vocabulary, improve our communication skills, and enhance our imagination. Furthermore, books have the power to inspire us, educate us, and transform us. Whether it's fiction or non-fiction, reading books is a valuable way to enhance our understanding of the world and ourselves. Thus, the importance of reading books cannot be overstated, and we must encourage and cultivate this habit from an early age.
7.
Write a paragraph (in about 100
words) on The person or teacher who has the greatest influence on you.
The person who has had the greatest influence on me is my high school English teacher. Her passion for literature and teaching was infectious, and she inspired me to develop a love for reading and writing. Her teaching style was interactive and engaging, and she encouraged me to express my ideas and thoughts confidently. She was always available to offer guidance, support, and feedback, which helped me to improve my writing skills significantly. Her encouragement and belief in my abilities were instrumental in my decision to pursue a career in writing. Even today, her words of wisdom and inspiration continue to guide and motivate me. I am grateful for her influence on my life, and I hope to emulate her passion and dedication in my own career as a writer.
8.
Write a paragraph (in about 100 words) on Swami
Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda was a prominent Indian philosopher, mystic, and spiritual leader who played a crucial role in the revival of Hinduism in the 19th century. He was a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and founded the Ramakrishna Mission and Math, which aimed to propagate his spiritual and educational philosophy. Swami Vivekananda's teachings emphasized the importance of individual freedom, social reform, and the unity of all religions. He believed that spiritual development was essential to achieve one's full potential and that the best way to serve humanity was through selfless service. Swami Vivekananda's inspiring speeches and writings continue to influence millions of people worldwide, and his teachings have helped to promote spiritual and social awareness in modern society. He is a revered figure in Indian history and an icon of universal harmony and peace.
9.
Write a paragraph (in about 100 words) on Begum
Rokeya
Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain was a Bangladeshi feminist writer and social reformer who dedicated her life to the education and emancipation of women in South Asia. She was one of the first Muslim women in South Asia to advocate for women's rights and gender equality, and her work played a significant role in challenging gender-based discrimination and patriarchal norms in the region. Begum Rokeya established the first school for Muslim girls in Kolkata and founded the Muslim Women's Association in 1916, which aimed to promote the education and empowerment of women. Her writing, which includes novels, essays, and poems, focused on the importance of women's education and their right to equal opportunities. Begum Rokeya's legacy continues to inspire generations of women in South Asia, and her contributions to women's rights and social reform remain a source of inspiration and empowerment to this day.
