Class X Ray & Martin Question Bank Page -84

Class X Ray & Martin Question Bank Page -84   

Nimpith Ashram Sarada Vidyamandir For Girls (HS)

Subject: English

ENGLISH [X]

✍️ Prepared by: PKG ENGLISH STUDY CENTRE

📄 Ray & Matin Question Bichitra – Page 84

🎯 Topic: Reading Comprehension (Unseen), Grammar & Writing

Section – A

(Reading Comprehension - Seen)

 

1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Of course, there was nobody for us to play with on the Big Half Moon. We just had to make the most of each other, and we did.

We live on the Big Half Moon island. 'We' are Father and Claude and I and Aunt Esther and Mimi and Dick. It used to be only Father and Claude and I. It is all on account of the kite that there are more of us. This is what I want to tell you about.

 

A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:1×2=2

(a) The narrator lived on

(i) Havelock Island

(ii) Big Half Moon Island

(iii) Andaman Island

(iv) Papua Island

(b) Mimi and Dick were

(i) neighbours

(ii) family members

(iii) friends

(iv) office colleagues of the narrator

 

B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:

1×2=2

(i) It used to be only __________________________________.

(ii) It is all on account of _____________________________.

 

C. Answer the following question:

(2 marks)

How many members of the narrator's family lived on the island?

 

2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:

"I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,

And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;

And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,

And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking."

 

A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

1×2 = 2

(a) The poet wants to go to the –

(i) ocean

(ii) lonely sea

(iii) lagoon

(iv) sky

(b) The poet asks for a sail the colour of which would be –

(i) blue

(ii) grey

(iii) black

(iv) white

 

B. Answer the following questions:

1×2 = 2

(i) Which song does the poet wish to hear?

(ii) Why does the mist appear grey?

 

Section – B

(Reading Comprehension – Unseen)

3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

2020 was an uncanny year in our lives. We saw some extraordinary things in this year. Though it started in a very normal way, it started to take a strange turn from the month of March. An unknown virus was born. It's called a Novel Corona Virus or people called it 'Covid-19'. It affected the entire world. People were forced to remain indoors. Schools, colleges, offices, and even factories were closed. Daily life came to a standstill. Wearing masks and maintaining social distance became the new norm. Many lives were lost, but we learned the value of family, health, and hygiene. Gradually, the world began to recover, and life started again with new hope.

 

A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

1×2 = 2

(a) The year 2020 was –

(i) normal

(ii) ordinary

(iii) uncanny

(iv) peaceful

(b) The virus is known as –

(i) Flu

(ii) Covid-19

(iii) Malaria

(iv) Dengue

 

B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:

1×2 = 2

(i) The virus started spreading from the month of ________________.

(ii) People were forced to _________________________________.

 

C. Answer the following questions:

2×1 = 2

(i) What became the new norm during the pandemic?

(ii) What did people learn during the pandemic?

 

Section – C

(Grammar and Vocabulary)

4. Do as directed:

1×5 = 5

(i) Swami tip-toed into the room. He did not want to disturb the class.

→ (Join using an adverbial clause)

(ii) They gave each of the participants a prize.

→ (Change the voice)

(iii) Do or die.

→ (Change into a complex sentence)

(iv) He is as cunning as a fox.

→ (Rewrite using comparative degree)

(v) Raja tried all his plans.

→ (Change into a negative sentence)

Here is the continued and complete version of the question paper — now with Section D: Writing.

 

Section – D

(Writing Skills)

5. Write a paragraph (in about 80 words) on “The Importance of Reading Books.”

(Use the following points)

• Develops knowledge and vocabulary

• Improves concentration

• Gives mental peace

• Best friend in leisure

• Builds imagination and creativity

Or

Write a paragraph (in about 80 words) on “My Favourite Festival.”

(Use the following points)

• Name of the festival

• How it is celebrated

• Why you like it

• Special foods and customs

• Celebration with family and friends

 

6. Suppose you are Rina/Raju. Write a letter to your friend describing how you spent your summer vacation.

(Hints: Where you went – whom you visited – what you enjoyed – how long you stayed – your feelings)

Or

Write a letter to the Headmaster/Headmistress of your school requesting him/her to grant you two days’ leave as you are ill.

 

7. Write a story (in about 100 words) using the following outline. Add a suitable title and a moral:

A fox — sees grapes — wants to eat — jumps — cannot reach — tries again and again — fails — walks away — says grapes are sour.

Or

Write a story using the following outline:

A thirsty crow — finds a pitcher with little water — cannot reach — drops pebbles — water rises — drinks water — flies away.

English

📚 Full Marks: 40

Section – A

1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

1×2 = 2

(a) The narrator lived on –

(ii) Big Half Moon Island

(b) Mimi and Dick were –

(ii) family members of the narrator

B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:1×2 = 2

(i) It used to be only Father and Claude and the narrator.

(ii) It is all on account of the kite there are more of them.

 

C. Answer the following question:

2 Marks

How many members of the narrator's family lived on the island?

Answer: There were six members in the narrator’s family living on the island. They wew Father, Claude, the narrator, Aunt Esther, Mimi, and Dick.

 

2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:

 

A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:1×2 = 2

(a) The poet wants to go to the –

(ii) lonely sea

(b) The poet asks for a sail the colour of which would be –

(iv) white

 

B. Answer the following questions:1×2 = 2

(i) Which song does the poet wish to hear?

Answer: The poet wishes to hear the wind’s song.

(ii) Why does the mist appear grey?

Answer: The mist appears grey because it is early dawn and the light is dim. Actually it is creating a greyish hue on the sea’s surface.

Section – A

Reading Comprehension (Unseen)

Q.3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

2020 was an uncanny year in our lives. We saw some extraordinary things in this year. Though it started in a very normal way, it started to take a strange turn from the month of March. An unknown virus was born. It's called Novel Corona Virus or people called it 'Covid-19'. Allegedly it came from Wuhan, China. Then it started to spread out in the entire world. Lots and lots of people died. The worst affected countries were Italy and USA. And sadly it came to India too. The whole country was locked down. Trains, flights and all types of transports were stopped. Centres of worships, such as - temples, mosques or churches were closed. As everything was stopped and the roads were empty, animals were seen moving freely on the roads in Karnataka, Kerala etc. Pollution level came down, air became clean. It was said that "Nature is healing."

 

A. Tick the correct answer: (1×4 = 4)

(i) The year which was marked as an uncanny year in our life, was –

✅ (c) 2020

(ii) The name of the virus was –

✅ (b) Novel Corona

(iii) The virus originally came from –

✅ (d) Wuhan; China

(iv) The countries which were worst affected by the virus, were –

✅ (b) Italy and USA

 

B. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False: (1×4 = 4)

(i) An unknown virus was born near the month of April. – ❌ F

(ii) The virus did not affect India. – ❌ F

(iii) Centre of worships, such as- temples, mosques or churches were closed during lockdown period. – ✅ T

(iv) Animals were seen moving freely on the roads of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh etc. – ❌ F

 

C. Answer the following question: (2 marks)

Q: Why was it said that "Nature is healing"?

Answer:

It was said that "Nature is healing" because during the lockdown, all human activities were stopped, pollution levels dropped, the air became cleaner, and animals were seen moving freely on empty roads.

 

Section – B

Grammar and Vocabulary

Q.4. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (1×2 = 2)

(i) Owing to his bad health, he retired from business.

 

B. Rewrite the following sentences as directed: (1×4 = 4)

(i) The stranger said to me, "What is the present condition of your family?"

➡️ The stranger asked me what the present condition of my family was. (Indirect speech)

(ii) The book is selling well. (Change the voice)

➡️ The book is being sold well.

(iii) Prevention is better than cure. (Change into a negative sentence)

➡️ Cure is not as good as prevention.

(iv) The death penalty has been abolished in many European countries.

➡️ The death penalty has been done away with in many European countries. (Using phrasal verb)

 

Q.5. Vocabulary from the passage: (2×2 = 4)

(i) mysterious – uncanny

(ii) uncommon – extraordinary

 

Section – C

Writing

Q.6. Write a newspaper report (within 100 words) on the incident of burglary in a flat in Kolkata using the following points: (10 marks)

(Date and place – time – occupants of the house – number of robbers – list of articles stolen – police investigation)

 

Q.7. Write a letter (within 100 words) to the editor of an English daily about the disturbances caused by the thoughtless use of loudspeakers.