Class X Eng TXT CH-1,2,3,2 - Poem Both SLR CH-1

CLASS MM
:X 40
DATE PERIODIC WRITTEN TEST -1, JULY – 2023 TIMING
/08/200 SUBJECT: ENGLISH 9:30 to 11:00
4
Section-A
Q-1 ) A. Read the following passage and selects the appropriate answer from the option give below. (3)
There lived a rich man in Varanasi. He had only one son who had just turned ten. He had a lot of land and
property. He wanted to find out a good adviser for his son before his death. The man must be true and
honest. This was what the rich man had thought. One day he invited all his relatives to a grand feast. He
asked each of them if he was a wise and good man. Every relative called himself the “wisest and best”
man in the world. “Ah!” exclaimed the rich man. He gave a diamond to each of his relatives. But one
relative remained silent. The rich man asked what he thought of him as a man. The relative replied, “You
are a wise and good man but there have been wiser and better men than you”.
This time the rich man gave a smile of satisfaction. He gave him a diamond as big as an almond. He had
found the kind of man he wanted. He appointed him his son’s adviser. The next day other relatives came.
They complained that the diamonds given to them yesterday were not real. “Yes, they were as false as
your words,” said the rich man.
1. How should be the adviser for his son……….

(A) Rich (B) Trustable (C) Talented and skilled (D) Honest
2. Where were the Relatives invited?
(A) In a function (B) Wise fest
(C) In a grand fest (D) In the meeting
3. What was the sign of satisfaction?
(A) Diamond (B) False words
(C) Complain (D) Smile
Q-1) B. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct words given in the bracket and write the answer only. (2)
(Instructed, The, thought, help, an,)
All through the night, Lencho only of his one hope: the of God, whose eyes, as he had
been , see everything, even what is deep in one’s conscience. Lencho was ox of a man,
working as an animal
Q-1) C. Answer the questions in five to six sentences: (6)

1. What “twin obligations” does Mandela mention?
2. ''The sight of food maddened him.'' what does this suggest?
OR
2. Was Lencho surprised to find a letter for him with money in it?
3. How did he (Pilot) managed to come out of the black clouds?
Section-B
Q- 2) A. Read the following verse and answers the following questions given below. (2)
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some
part Of a day I had
rued.
1. Which tree is mentioned on the poem?
2. Why the mood of the poet is Changed?
OR What was done by the crow while sitting on the tree?
Q-2) B. Reading the following paragraph and answer the question as asked below. (4)
With a satisfied expression he regarded the field of ripe corn with its flowers, draped in a curtain of
rain. But suddenly a strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones began to
fall. These truly did resemble new silver coins. The boys, exposing themselves to the rain, ran out to
collect the frozen pearls. „„It‟s really getting bad now,‟‟ exclaimed the man. “I hope it passes quickly.”
It did not pass quickly. For an hour the hail rained on the house, the garden, the hillside, the cornfield,
on the whole valley. The field was white, as if covered with salt. Not a leaf remained on the trees. The
corn was totally destroyed. The flowers were gone from the plants. Lencho‟s soul was filled with
sadness. When the storm had passed, he stood in the middle of the field and said to his sons, “A plague of
locusts would have left more than this. The hail has left nothing. This year we will have no corn.‟‟That
night was a sorrowful one. “All our work, for nothing.” „„There‟s no one who can help us.” “We‟ll all
go hungry this year.
Questions:
1. How did the rain change? What happened to Lencho‟s fields?

2. What were Lencho‟s feelings when the hail stopped?
C. Answer the Questions in three to five sentences: (4)

1. Why is he (Dr. Harriot) tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest?
2. How does he (Dr. Harriot) treat the dog at surgery to save him?
Section-C
Q-3) A.Rectify the following paragraph has been edited. There is one error in each line. (2)
Error Correction
1. “Parish Control? Parish Control Can you listen me?
2. There was not answer.
Q-3) B. Fill in the blanks using appropriate article, conjunction and preposition. (2)
(Beyond,At,the,and)
Haridwar the Ganga river is the main attraction of people, where everyone feels to
connect him/herself with Devin power inner soul hence India is known for river Ganga and its
culture which is imagination.
Q-3) C. Do as Directed: (4)
1. Lucy is wearing a bright shirt. ( 'Make it negative,)

2. The plane was moving on the runway. ( Use a suitable tag „wasn‟t it?, won‟t it?‟)
3. He is the man, who the painting. (Past participle „make‟)
4. Meera had driven the super car. (change into interrogative)
Section-D
Q-4) A. You are the Head Boy / Girl of your school. You have been asked to inform students of
class 10 to 12about an indoor school Painting competition. Draft a notice
(3)
Q-4) B. Write Diary entry on the Yoga day which was held in your school. (3)
Section-E
Q-4) C. Write an essay of about 250 words on any one of the following topic. (5)
1. Self confidence
2. Faith towards god
3. Love for Nation.
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1. How should be the adviser for his son……….

Q-1) C. Answer the questions in five to six sentences: (6)

1. How did the rain change? What happened to Lencho‟s fields?

C. Answer the Questions in three to five sentences: (4)

Q-3) C. Do as Directed: (4)

1. Lucy is wearing a bright shirt. ( 'Make it negative,)

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