LODHA WORLD SCHOOL, LSG
PT REVISION 2023-24
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Class & Division V Subject ENGLISH
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SECTION A
(OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS)
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
“Beauty fades swiftly in all mortals,”Athena reminded the proud Medusa.”I can see it is no use
talking to you .You will have to be stripped off your beauty so that you learn your lessons.”
At these words Medusa’s face instantly transformed to that of a hideous monster . Her hair twisted
and thickened into thousands of snakes that squirmed and fought with each other on top of her head
so that she would hear nothing but horrible hissing all day and night. Her eyes became large , her
tongue lolled, she developed fangs and on her chin there grew a tiny rough beard. “Medusa,” said
Athena, “Now your inner and outer looks are well matched.Your face is now so terrible that the
mere sight of it will turn a man to stone. In fact ,Medusa, if you ever see your own reflection, you
too shall turn to rock.”
1)Recall the Mythology to which Goddess Athena belongs.
a) Indian
b) Greek
c) Roman
d) Russian
2)Locate the word from the passage which means the same as wriggled.
a) transformed
b) fought
c) squirmed
d) lolled
3)“ Now your inner and outer looks are well matched.” Infer the meaning of these words said by
Goddess Athena.
a) Medusa became even more prettier
b) she turned Medusa into a stone
c) she changed Medusa’s mind
d) she made Medusa as ugly as her thoughts
4)Identify which option is written as an alliteration:
a) turn to rock
b) horrible hissing
c) Squirmed and fought
d) hideous monster
5)”I can see it is no use talking to you. The possible reason of this statement said by Athena could
be
a) Medusa argued with Athena.
b) Athena and Medusa were jealous of each other’s beauty
c) Medusa did not realize her folly and regret her pride
d) Medusa pretended not to hear Athena's words.
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow:
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i) The two Onomatopoeic words among the word below are:
i)toves,wabe
ii)uffish,Tumtum
iii)burble,whiffling
iv)beamish, mome
ii) Trace the creatures of whom the father warned the son
a) Bandersnatch, Jubjub bird, Jabberwocky
b) Cat, Dog and Lion
c) Bandersnatch and lion
d) Jubjub bird and an eagle
iii) Identify the repetition in the poem.
a) Gyre and gimble in the wabe
b) One two! one two! And through and through
c) Mimsy were the borogoves
d) Come to my arms
iv) Guess the blends of the following words
a) Webinar-
b) Emoticon
c) Sprok
d) Brunch
Q 3) Complete the sentence with a suitable Article.
_________girl whom you saw in my house yesterday is my cousin.
Q 4 ) Underline the Adjectives in the following sentence.
A huge helium balloon was floated in the air on the occasion of New Year.
Q 5) Complete the sentence by filling up the blank with the apt verb.
Cotton pants ___________ comfortable during summer.(is/are)
Q 6) Write the following conversation in direct speech. Invent your own names.
Q 7) Complete the analogy:
Abstract nouns:brotherhood::common noun:_____________________
Q 8) The squadron leader _____________,”Fall in line of twos.”
The best suited reporting verb is
a)requested
b)asked
c)pleaded
d) commanded
SECTION-B
(Answer any 5 from the following in about 3-4 sentences)
Q1) .Give two evidences from the story that reflect Medusa's excessive pride.
Q 2) Why did Medusa's companions and the priestess leave the temple on hearing Medusa's reckless remark?
Q 3)Mention two characteristics of the father in the poem Jabberwocky . How did you infer?
Q 4) What are portmanteau words? Give 2 examples.
Q 5) What is the type of the poem “Jabberwocky.”How do you know this?
Q 6) What was the father’s reaction to the son’s achievement?
Q 7)Write down any 2 rules of change from Direct to Indirect speech.
