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ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER
AC Institution, Malda
Time: 1.5 Hours | Full Marks: 40
Reading Skill (Seen)
Looking pale and thin, with a bushy half-grown beard, Subhas was reclining on his pillows when Sisir, his nephew, entered Subhas's bedroom that December afternoon. Subhas made him sit to his right on the bed. Looking intensely at Sisir, he said, "Can you do some work for me?"
Sisir nodded.
The task, as it turned out, was to help and carry out Subhas's escape from India. Sisir would have to drive his uncle, in the dead of the night, to a railway station far away from Calcutta.
From his uncle's residence at Elgin Road, Sisir walked back that night to his own house at 1, Woodburn Park in a state of wonder and subdued excitement.
The police were keeping watch on Subhas's house. Though it was normal for a nephew to visit an ailing uncle, Subhas had an additional excuse for meeting his nephew. Sisir was good at operating the radio. He helped Subhas listen to foreign broadcasts.
Subhas and Sisir discussed various means of escape. Finally, they decided to drive out, in the most natural fashion, through the main gate. Sisir owned a German car called the Wanderer, which he and Subhas chose for their journey.
A. Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false for the following statements: (1×2=2)
(i) From his uncle's residence at Elgin road, Sisir walked forward that night to his own house. [ ]
(ii) Sisir would have to drive his uncle in the dead of the night to a railway station. [ ]
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: (1x3=3)
(i) The police were ________________________________________________.
(ii) The escape plan of Subhas and Sisir was _________________________.
(iii) Subhas made Sisir ______________________________________________.
C. Answer the following questions: (1.5x2=3)
(i) Who was Sisir?
(ii) What was the additional excuse of Subhas for meeting his nephew?
Reading Skill (Unseen)
Failure and success are the two sides of a coin. Like success we should accept failure also. This saying means that if a person fails once, he should not lose his heart. He must observe his mistakes and try to overcome them in his next attempt. Repeated efforts lead one to success. Failures teach us how we can achieve success. So we should always regard failure as a stepping stone to success.
The story of King Robert Bruce and the spider is an excellent example of it. He lost 8 battles and in the last one, he lost so heavily that he had to hide in a cave. There he saw a spider trying to build a web. Though the spider tried a number of times, it could not link the web at a particular point. But it did not lose hope and kept on trying and finally it became successful. This inspired Bruce and he again organised an army which defeated his enemies finally.
A. Choose the correct alternative: (1x2=2)
(i) Robert Bruce was— (a) the Prime Minister, (b) a king, (c) an emperor, (d) a peasant.
(ii) Robert Bruce finally— (a) failed, (b) left the battle, (c) succeeded, (d) died.
B. Complete the following sentence: (1x1=1)
Repeated efforts lead ____________________________________________.
C. Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false. Provide supporting statements: (1x2=2)
(i) Bruce lost seven battles and then won. [ ]
S.S: _____________________________________________________________
(ii) Bruce got a lesson from the spider. [ ]
S.S: _____________________________________________________________
Grammar and Vocabulary
3. Do as directed:
(i) The workers ___________ (repair) the road in front of my room. [Present Continuous Tense]
(ii) They ___________ (arrive) in time. [Present Perfect Tense]
4. Change the voice: (1x4=4)
(i) We hired a lorry for our furniture.
(ii) We had our dinner in time.
(iii) The police stopped all the people.
(iv) My parents promised me a nice present.
5. Fill in the blanks with proper verb forms: (1x2=2)
(i) Tendulkar ___________ (get) his 35 century in the last match.
(ii) The injured man ___________ (die) in 1999.
6. Find words from Question No 2 which mean: (1x2=2)
(i) Superb: _____________________
(ii) Specific: ____________________
Writing Skill
7. Write a paragraph on 'The Advantages of Morning Walk':
Hints: Introduction—advantages—best exercise—all are benefitted—a good start for the day—get some extra time—contact with nature—helpful for all—must indulge in this habit—conclusion.
English Question & Answer Paper: AC Institution, Malda
Category: School Assignments | Subject: English (Seen & Unseen)
Reading Skill (Seen)
Based on the Great Escape of Subhas Chandra Bose.
A. Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False:
- (i) From his uncle's residence at Elgin road, Sisir walked forward that night to his own house. [F]
- (ii) Sisir would have to drive his uncle in the dead of the night to a railway station. [T]
B. Complete the following sentences:
- The police were keeping watch on Subhas's house.
- The escape plan of Subhas and Sisir was to drive out, in the most natural fashion, through the main gate.
- Subhas made Sisir sit to his right on the bed.
C. Answer the following questions:
(i) Who was Sisir?
Ans: Sisir was the nephew of Subhas Chandra Bose.
(ii) What was the additional excuse of Subhas for meeting his nephew?
Ans: The additional excuse was that Sisir was good at operating the radio and helped Subhas listen to foreign broadcasts.
Reading Skill (Unseen)
A. Choose the correct alternative:
- (i) Robert Bruce was— (b) a king
- (ii) Robert Bruce finally— (c) succeeded
B. Complete the sentence:
Repeated efforts lead one to success.
C. True/False with Supporting Statements:
(i) Bruce lost seven battles and then won. [F]
Supporting Statement: "He lost 8 battles and in the last one, he lost so heavily that he had to hide in a cave."
(ii) Bruce got a lesson from the spider. [T]
Supporting Statement: "This inspired Bruce and he again organised an army which defeated his enemies finally."
Grammar and Vocabulary
3. Tense Fill-ins:
- (i) The workers are repairing the road in front of my room.
- (ii) They have arrived in time.
4. Voice Change:
- (i) A lorry was hired by us for our furniture.
- (ii) Our dinner was had by us in time.
- (iii) All the people were stopped by the police.
- (iv) A nice present was promised to me by my parents. (Or: I was promised a nice present by my parents.)
5. Proper Verb Forms:
- (i) Tendulkar got his 35th century in the last match.
- (ii) The injured man died in 1999.
6. Vocabulary (Synonyms):
- (i) Superb: Excellent
- (ii) Specific: Particular
Writing Skill
Paragraph: The Advantages of Morning Walk
Morning walk is one of the simplest and best exercises to start a day. It is highly beneficial for people of all age groups. Taking a walk in the early hours of the morning allows us to come in direct contact with nature, providing fresh oxygen and a calm environment. It helps in maintaining physical fitness, improving blood circulation, and keeping the mind fresh. By waking up early, one can get some extra time to plan the day effectively. It is a healthy habit that everyone must indulge in to lead a disease-free and disciplined life. In conclusion, a morning walk is not just an exercise; it is a way to stay connected with both health and nature.
1. Reading Skill (Seen)
A. True/False
Answer: (i) F (ii) T
B. Complete the sentences
- (i) keeping watch on Subhas's house
- (ii) to drive out, in the most natural fashion, through the main gate
- (iii) sit to his right on the bed
C. Answer the questions
(i) Sisir was Subhas's nephew.
(ii) Subhas's additional excuse for meeting his nephew was that Sisir was good at operating the radio and helped him listen to foreign broadcasts.
2. Reading Skill (Unseen)
A. Choose the correct alternative
Answer: (i) (b) a king (ii) (c) succeeded
B. Complete the following sentence
Answer: one to success.
C. True/False with Supporting Statements
(i) F - Supporting statement: He lost 8 battles
(ii) T - Supporting statement: This inspired Bruce and he again organised an army which defeated his enemies finally.
3. Grammar and Vocabulary
(i) are repairing
(ii) have arrived
4. Change the Voice
Sentence: We hired a lorry for our furniture
Step: Object becomes subject; verb changes to passive form.
Answer: A lorry was hired by us for our furniture.
Sentence: We had our dinner in time
Step: Verb Adjustment: "had" (simple past) becomes "was had".
Answer: Our dinner was had by us in time..
Sentence: The police stopped all the people
Answer: All the people were stopped by the police.
Sentence: My parents promised me a nice present
Answer: A nice present was promised to me by my parents.
5. Fill in the blanks (Verb Forms)
(i) Answer: got
The phrase "in the last match" indicates a past action completed at a specific time.
(ii) Answer: died
The specific year "in 1999" indicates a past event completed at a definite time.
6. Vocabulary (Synonyms):
- (i) Superb: Excellent
- (ii) Specific: Particular
7. Paragraph: The Advantages of Morning Walk
A morning walk is a simple yet profoundly beneficial habit that serves as an ideal start to the day. It is widely regarded as one of the best forms of exercise, accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. The advantages are numerous: it improves physical health by boosting metabolism and cardiovascular function, and enhances mental well-being by reducing stress and clearing the mind.
Walking in the early hours allows one to get some extra time for themselves and fosters a peaceful contact with nature, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This habit is helpful for everyone, from students needing focus to seniors maintaining mobility. Therefore, it is a practice everyone must seriously consider and indulge in for a holistic healthy lifestyle.
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