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KV STEEL PLANT, VISAKHAPARNAM

MONTHLY TEST, APRIL 2024


CLASS: X SUBJECT: ENGLISH
Duration: 90 Minutes MM:40
Read the passage and answer the questions given below :
(1) The present generation is well updated with the use of internet and computers. The rapid development in
computer technology and increase in accessibility of the internet for academic purposes has changed the face
of education for everyone associated with it. Let’s look at the data arising out of a recent survey that was done
to ascertain the time spent on utilisation of the computer and internet:

70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% utilization of computer for academic activities utilization of computer for
personal use How often do you use mail? How often do you use the internet for work? How often do you use the
internet for leisure? everyday 2-3 days a week once a week once a month never
(2) At present, many schools and universities have been implementing internet-based learning, as it supplements
the conventional teaching methods. The internet provides a wide variety of references and information to
academics as well as scientific researchers. Students often turn to it to do their academic assignments and projects.
(3) However, research on Internet is very different from traditional library research, and the differences can cause
problems. The Internet is a tremendous resource, but it must be used carefully and critically. (4) According to a
2018 Academic Student e-book Experience Survey, conducted by LJ’s research department and sponsored by
EBSCO, when reading for pleasure, almost 74% of respondents said they preferred print books for leisure whereas,
45 % of respondents chose e-books rather than the printed versions, for research or assignments.
(5) When asked what e-book features make them their favourite for research, the respondents were clear. Having
page numbers to use in citations, topped the list (75%); followed by the ability to resize text to fit a device’s screen
(67%); the ability to bookmark pages, highlight text, or take notes for later reference (60%); downloading the entire
e-book (57%); and allowing content to be transferred between devices (43%) were the varied responses.
Based on your understanding of the above passage, answer the questions given below by choosing the most
appropriate option:
1. The word ‘tremendous’, as used in paragraph 3, means the same as
(A) expensive (B) renowned (C) Innovative (D) incredible Ans. Option (D) is correct.
2. Based on the graphical chart in the passage, choose the option that correctly states the depiction of internet
usage for work and for leisure, for once a month.
3. Based on the given graphical representation of data in the passage, choose the option that lists the statements
that are TRUE with respect to the usage of email.
a. The everyday usage of email is more than the everyday usage of computer for personal use.
b. About 18% people use email once a week.
c. There are a smaller number of email users using it 2-3 times a week than the ones using it once a month.
d. Less than 5% of people never use the email.
(A) a and c (B) b and d (C) a and b (D) c and d
4. Based on the given graphical chart, pick the option that lists the area of zero response from respondents.
(A) Never using the internet for work and leisure
(B) Daily use of the computer for academic activities
(C) Writing and receiving emails once a week
(D) Using the internet for personal tasks once a month
5. In the cartoon, the student’s reaction reveals that he is ______________.

(A) Indignant (B) apologetic (C) obedient (D) inquisitive


6. Which of the following statements is NOT substantiated by information in paragraph 4?
(A) About three-quarters of the respondents preferred print books for recreational reading.
(B) A little less than a 50% of the respondents voted for e-books for research or assignments.
(C) More than 50% respondents stated enjoying both versions of books for leisure reading.
(D) The survey was intended for understanding the e-book experience among students.
7. “… but it must be used carefully and critically.” The idea of being careful and critical while using the internet, is
mainly a reference to-
(A) Hardware malfunction. (B) plagiarism. (C) troubleshooting. (D) virus threats.
8. Arrange the given e-book features preferred for research from the least favourite to the most favourite–
1. downloading the entire e-book
2. choosing page numbers in citations
3. highlighting text
4. resizing text to fit screen
(A) 1, 3, 4, 2 (B) 3, 2, 1, 4 (C) 2, 4, 3, 1 (D) 4, 1, 2, 3
Q.2.You are Manav/Manya, Head of a Mountain Camping Company called explorehigh.co. You wish to connect to
the Principal of Stephan High School for a school trip. Write an email to the Principal, giving an outline of the trip
and necessary details.
Q.3. In each of the following sentences you have to remove a word or phrase to make the sentence grammatically
correct. Identify that word which needs to be removed. 4 marks
1.There are more unemployed compared to than ever before.
a .more b compared to c. than
2. The question is whether the man can be trusted with.
a. whether b be c. with
3. I don't want that woman to come here ever over again.
a. that b ever c. over
4. We are still awaiting for instructions.
a. still b. awaiting c. for
Q.4. Look at the words and phrases given below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences. 3 marks
(a) pillars/there/human life/man/of/woman/and/are/two
(b) both/in the making of/share/responsibility/equal/the/society
(c) both/each other/hence/are/supplementary/to
Q.5. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 4 marks
A As we made the rounds, my interest was again provoked by their remarkable demeanour. They were childish
enough, and in many ways quite artless. Jacopo was as lively as a squirrel. Nicola’s smile was steady and engaging.
Yet in both their boyish faces there was a seriousness which was far beyond their years. In the week which followed
we saw them frequently, for they proved extremely useful to us.
1. We can say that the demeanour of the two boys was remarkable because they were_____________. Select the
correct option.
A. innocent but clever
B. lively but serious
C. young but mature
D. childish but engaging
2. What does the writer wish to imply via the comparison of Jacopo to a _______?
A. Monkey B. Squirrel C. Snake D. Cat
3. How did the boys prove useful for the narrator and his companion? Select the most appropriate option.
1. Brought them newspapers.
2. Guided them to good restaurants.
3. Found American cigarettes for them.
4. Sold fruits to them.
A. (1), (3) and (5)
B. (2), (3) and (4)
C. (1), (2) and (5)
D. (1), (2) and (4)
4. Select the suitable word from the extract, to complete the following. happy : sad:: pacify :_____________
A. provoke
B. remarkable
C. steady
D. engage
Q. 6. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 4 marks
Day by day the nightingale
Grew more sorrowful and pale.
Night on night her tired song
Zipped and trilled and bounced along,
Till the birds and beasts grew tired
At a voice so uninspired
And the ticket office gross
Crashed, and she grew more morose –
1. The nightingale was sorrowful and pale because she_____________.
a. had been practicing in the rain
b. had been performing all night
c. was losing confidence in herself
d. was falling ill
2 . Why was the audience tired of the Nightingale’s song?
a. They had heard it many times
b. It had become mechanical
c. She looked tired
d. She had added trill to her song
3 . She no longer enjoyed singing alone as she________________.
a. wanted to sing only for titled crowd
b. was now used to the appreciation she got
c. was by herself, without the frog
d. had become proud of herself
4. “birds and beasts”- Find the Poetic Device
a. Similes b. Alliteration c. Personification d. Refrain

Q. 7. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words


Q.1 What tasks/jobs did Nicola and Jacopo do to earn their living? Why were they depositing the money for what
purpose?
Q.2. Why is the frog’s joy both sweet and bitter?

Q.8 Answer the following question in 120-150 words


“The real gentlemen are the people who never give up like Nicola and Jacopo.” What values do you learn from the
two gentlemen of Verona.
OR
Imagine yourself to be the Nightingale (The Frog and the Nightingale). You realise how foolish you were not to
recognize your capabilities and tried to emulate the frog. Write a letter to your Mend ‘Cuckoo’ describing your
feelings.
Superior to the frog in many respects, the frog exploited her and even caused her death.

KV STEEL PLANT, VISAKHAPARNAM


MONTHLY TEST, APRIL 2024
CLASS: X SUBJECT: ENGLISH
Marking Scheme
Ans.1. Option (D) is correct.
2. Option (D) is correct.
3. Option (B) b and d is correct.
4. Option (A) is correct
5. Option (A) is correct.
6. Option (C) is correct
7 . Option (B) is correct
8. Option (A) is correct.

ANS. 2 E-Mail Writing


From: …………………………………………..
To: ……………………………………………………………….
Subject: Proposal for school trip
Respected Madam
It is to inform you that we specialize in organizing package tours for institutions, at affordable rates. This summer
we are offering treks to Chandartal Lake and Spiti valley. Both the trips will be week long and students of classes 9
to 12 can sign up for them. The charges will be 10,000 per child and at least 50 students should sign up for a trip. It
will include travel, boarding, 2 meals a day and all toll charges. We provide a Tempo traveller for conveyance. Two
guides, 1 cook and 1 driver will accompany the trip. They are trained in medical assistance also. Two teachers can
be sent by the school, free of cost.
I request you to kindly consider the proposal and let me know when I can meet you in – person and share the forms
that the interested students have to fill and submit.
I would be grateful to you for your earnest response.
Yours Sincerely
Manav/ Manya
Head of a Mountain Camping Company

Ans.3.
1. There are more unemployed than ever before.
2. The question is whether the man can be trusted.
3. I don’t want that woman to come here ever again
4. We are still awaiting instructions.

Ans.4. (a) It is said that respect is not demanded but given.


(b) If it is so, then it should be in return for something.
(c) Something that has come out of our self and that is self-respect.

Ans.5. 1. C. young but mature


2. B. Squirrel
3. B. (2), (3) and (4)
4. A. provoke
Ans. 6.
1. b. had been performing all night
2. b. it had become mechanical
3. b. was now used to the appreciation she got
4. b. Alliteration
Ans.1. The two boys used to shine shoes, sell fruits, hawk newspapers, conduct tourists round the town and ran
errands. They never bothered for themselves. For earning their livelihood and saving the life of their sister, they
performed even difficult tasks.
Ans.2. The nightingale was not aware of her talent. She was foolish to be misled by the evil frog, who only wished
her ruin. The bird called the frog the Mozart, in spite of its crass cacophony……………………………
Ans. 8
Nicola and Jacopo are the two young protagonists of A J Cronin’s, “Two gentlemen of Verona”. In this lesson, the
author makes a scathing attack on the propagators of war. On the other hand he appreciates the resilience of the
victims of war and applauds their commitment towards survival. Thrown out of their home, and orphaned by the
war, the two young boys, toil relentlessly to sustain themselves and to secure the funds required for the treatment
of their ailing sister. Their steadfastness, willingness to work, honesty, dignity, self-righteousness, selflessness, love,
devotion, and positive attitude, are the values projected by the author. He tries to impress upon his readers that
there is no alternative to hard work.
OR
26, North Gir forest
Gujarat
24 April 2024
Dear Cuckoo
Hope that your melody must be echoing through your forest. I am going to share my grief caused due to my poor
confidence.
One evening, I visited the Bingle Bog and sat on the Sumac tree. Then, I began to sing a song. All the bog creatures
became spellbound, and they began to applaud me. But there was a crafty and boastful frog in the same bog. He
overstated his qualities and I trusted him like a credulous creature. Then, the frog began to exploit me. He became
my trainer and started collecting money from the audience. I had been so much impressed by him that I never
dared to oppose him. The cruel and cunning frog conspired against me. He scolded me and asked me to sing louder.
Being timid, I followed him and I met my death as one of my veins burst.
All creatures must have confidence and courage. Otherwise, they would be exploited. Convey my regards to all the
elderly birds and animals of your forest.
With heaps of love.
Yours affectionately
Nightingale

KV STEEL PLANT, VISAKHAPARNAM


MONTHLY TEST, APRIL 2024
CLASS: X SUBJECT: ENGLISH
BLUE PRINT

SECTION MCQ VSA SQA LQA

READING (1)8

WRITING (1)6
GRAMMAR (1)4 (1)3

LITERATURE (1)4 , (1)4 (3)2 (1)5

TOTAL 20 3 6 11

20+3+6+11=40 Marks

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