10 ශ්‍රේණිය English Language I පැය එකයි

Grade 10 One Hour

Answer all the questions.

01. Put the letter of the book in front of the category it belongs to. The first one is done
for you.
A B C

D E F

1. Fiction ………D………….. 4. Biography …………………

2. Adventure …………………. 5. Fairy tale ………………….
3. Detective ………………….. 6. Cookery …………………....
(5 marks)
02. Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue using the words given in the box. The first is done for
you.

fell ankle broken advice hospital look

Doctor: Good morning, how can I help you?
Ruwan: I’ve hurt my (1) ……ankle……………
Doctor: Mmm… How did it happen?
Ruwan: I slipped over the rug and (2) ……………. down.
Doctor: Ok, Let me have a (3) ……………at it. Yes, it is rather swollen. Does it hurt?
Ruwan: Yes, it does
Doctor: In that case, my advice is that you go to the (4) …………………. and get it X-rayed. I
think it is (5)……………………………
Ruwan: I’ll do that doctor. Thank you for your kind (6) ……………….. (5 marks)
 03. Study the picture and fill in the blanks using the words given in the box. Write the correct word in
the blank. The first one is done for you.

a.shirt b. blouse c. butcher d. stool e. busy f. waiter g. waiting h. hand i. umbrella

j. hanging k. fruits

This picture shows a market place. This place is not (1)…. busy… and the customers are buying
things in a relaxed manner. A lady, standing at the (2)………….. is going to buy meat. She is wearing
a long skirt and a (3)………….. she has a bag in her (4)………… Another lady is buying fruits. A
handbag is (5)……….. on her shoulder. The saleswoman seems happy to sell (6)……… One man
has bought a long sleeved (7) …………... at the shirt corner. He has paid for the shirt and is
(8)……………. for the balance. The salesman is sitting on a (9)…………… The man sitting under
the (10) ………. has eaten something and paid for it. The (11) …………. is giving him the balance.
(5 marks)
04. Underline the correct word in the brackets to complete the paragraph.

Saman (1). …….. (is/are) a policeman. His day begins early. He leaves for work at 6.00 a.m. each
day and arrives at the police station by 7.45 a.m. He and other officers (2). …….. (attend/attends)
a meeting. Their Chief, Mr.Perera talks to them about their duties for the day. Saman and his
partner Ruwan usually (3). ………. (patrol/patrols) a certain part of the town each day. They
(4)…………. (are making/ make) sure that the streets are safe for the public. Saman’s day usually
(5)…………. (end/ends) at 6.30 p.m.

(5 marks)
05. Read the following invitation and complete the note. The first one is done for you.

Invitation Dear Mother,

The Principal, the staff and the students of Our school has organized (1) an Annual
Cultural Show and it will be held on
Samanalagama Maha Vidyalaya
(2)……………. at (3)……………..
cordially invite you
to It will be started at (4)…………… I am
taking part in two events, a folk song and a
Sath Abhinaya- 2021
traditional dance. Mrs. Radha Mohan is
Annual Cultural Show
the (5)…………….. and she is a
On 16 th December 2021
(6)………………… Please come with
At the school main hall at 2.30 p.m father.
The chief guest will be Mrs. Radha Mohan
With love
The famous Kathak Dancer.
Son

The Organizing Committee.

(5 mark)

06. Imagine that you are the Secretary of the Environmental Club of your school. Write a notice to be
put up on the school notice board informing all the members to participate in a seminar on “Green
Revolution and society”. The guest speaker is Mr. C.W. Fernando, Senior lecturer at University of
Colombo. Use about 40 -50 words.
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(5 marks)
 07. Read the following text and answer the following questions.

Countries in the Northern hemisphere, below the Arctic Circle have four clearly defined
seasons. In this Northern zone summer usually lasts from June to August. The long hours of
daylight at that time of the year are often combined with long periods of settled weather and
temperature averages around 20 Co though there are often days with the temperature as high
as 30 Co.
The days become noticeably short in September and in the autumn the trees are very
beautiful as the green leaves turn to dark gold. The first frost usually come in the nights of
October and falls of snow quite common in November.
However, by December, snow and daytime frost covered ground for about three months. The
winter day temperatures keep below freezing point and move around -5 Co and -10 Co. On
cold days the temperature may go down to -20 Co even -30 Co, but it is not common.
The spring comes fairly quickly. The ground is usually clear by the end of April. Buds and
flowers come slowly at first, but in May there is a great burst of growth with the long
daylight hours. There is also a rapid rate of blossoming, though frost may occur until the
beginning of June.

01.Which countries have four clearly defined seasons?......................................................

02.Usually Summer lasts ………………………… in the Northern Zone
01. from June to August 03 in September
02. from August to June 04. October
03. When do the days become short? ……………………………………
04. Mark ‘True’ or ‘False’
a. In the Autumn, green leaves turn into dark gold (………)
b. In May, a great burst of growth can be seen with the long day time hours. (………)
(5 marks)
08. Write a paragraph on one of the following topics. Use about 50-60 words.
a. My favourite person b. A place I like to visit in Sri Lanka.
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 10 ශ්‍රේණිය English Language I I පැය ශ්‍ෙකයි
Grade 10 Two Hours

Answer all questions

Test 09

Use the suitable collective nouns to complete the sentences below. First one is done for you

board / flock / galaxy / bowl / herd/ basket

1. My friends brought a …basket…of fruits for my mother’s birthday.

2. The ……………..of cattle grazed in the meadow.

3. A ………………..of sheep were heading towards the water spring.

4. Please keep that …………… of rice in the middle of the table.

5. We enjoyed watching ………………… of stars twinkling in the deep black sky.

6. The ……………………….. of directors had a meeting with the minister at the conference hall
yesterday. ( 5marks)

Test 10

Write the following statements in reported speech. The first one is done for you.

1) It is our classroom

Hirun said that it was their classroom.

Hirun

2) The book is mine.

Amani …………………………………………………………………………………….

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 I eat hoppers.
3)

Rizana ……………………………………………………………………

It is for us.
4)

Perera …………………………………………………………………..

5) The cat will drink milk.

Kamalini …………………………………………………………………

Mali wrote a letter.

6)

Indi ……………………………………………………………………

(5marks)

Test 11

Underline the most appropriate answer. First one is done for you

1. My sister agreed ………………. the job as soon as possible.

a) start b) starting c) to start d) starts
2. When we arrived, the people next door invited us …………….. the dinner with them.
a) have b) to have c) to had d) having
3. My teachers and my parents always expected me ……………….well in exams.
a) did b) doing c) do d) to do
4. You can’t ……………….. your car outside the parking space.
a) parks b) to park c) park d) parking
5. Have you finished ………………the project report.
a) to write b)writing c) writes d) write

6. Anuji always enjoys ……………….badminton at school.

a) to be played b) playing c) to play d) play (5marks)

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Test 12

Read the following text and answer the questions given below.

Hikkaduwa Coral Reef

Hikkaduwa coral reef is a typical shallow fringing reef with an average depth of around 5
meters. The coral reef reduces the coastal erosion and forms a natural breakwater. The coast of the
national park extends four km. Generally the coast is narrow, ranging from 5–50 m according to
the climatic conditions of the year. Scuba diving is a popular recreation here.
The national park situated in the wet zone and receives a 2,000 millimeters of annual rainfall. The
rain is received in both southwestern and northeastern monsoon seasons. Inter-monsoon season is a
dry period which is considered the best season to visit the park. The temperature of the water
ranges from 28.0°-30.0 °C while the mean annual temperature is 27 °C of the atmosphere.
Foliaceous Montipora species dominate the coral reef. Staghorn, elkhorn, cabbage, brain, table
and star corals are all present in the reef. Corals of 60 species belonging to 31 genera are recorded
from the reef. The reef also recorded over 170 species of reef fish belonging to 76 genera.
Eight species of ornamental fishes also inhabit the reef, along with
many vertebrates and invertebrates including crabs, prawns, shrimps, oysters and sea
worms. Porites desilveri is an endemic coral species of Sri Lanka. Chlorurus
rhakoura and Pomacentrus proteus are two reef fish species confined to Sri Lanka. Three sea
turtles which have been categorized threatened visit the coral reef: the hawksbill turtle, green turtle
and olive ridley
1. Read the statements below and mark True (T) or False (F)
i) Foliaceous Montipora is the most abundant specie in coral reef. ( )
ii) Monsoon season is the best time to visit Hikkaduwa Coral Reef. ( )
iii) Chlorurus rhakoura and Pomacentrus proteus can be called endemic reef fish ( )
iv) Over170 species including green turtle are to be found in the reef throughout the year. ( )
(4 marks)
2. Find and write the sentences that match the meanings given below.
i. The reef protects the coast as a buffer.
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ii. The area gets rainfall throughout the year.
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(2 marks)
3. Why do you think Sri Lanka needs to protect Hikkaduwa Coral Reef? Find two reasons from the
passage.
i. ……………………………………………………………………………………………

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 ii. ……………………………………………………………………………… (2 marks)

Test 13
Study the following dictionary page and answer the questions given below.

1) Give one word for the followings referring to the dictionary page.
a) a vehicle that can carry huge mass of things :- ……………………………

b) some insects use this mouth part for feeding :- ……………………………

c) a furniture we use to sit on: - …………………………………………….

d) you speak with an extra volume:- …………………………………………

(4 marks)
2) How to pronounce the verb ‘siphon’?..................................................................
3) Who is ‘Woden’ ?.............................................................................................
4) What is the synonym for “journey? …………………………………….

5) Give the antonym of defeat …………………. ………………………… (2 marks)

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 Test 14
The following bar graph shows what grade 10 students of MR/ Gamini M.M.V. like to read. The
information is given in percentages. Study the chart and write a description about it. Use the words given
in the box. Write about 100 words,

Minimum/maximum/less than/more than/most popular/least popular/highest percentage/least percentage

/equal number of

35
30 30
30 28
25
25 23
20
20
15 boys
15 12 12 girls
10
5
5
0
translations novels poetry cartoon newspapers
magazines

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Test 15

Read the following poem and answer the questions given below.

What is pink? A rose is pink.

Blooming before we blink.
What is red? Tomatoes are red.
With a crown on their head.
What is blue? The sky is blue.
Where the clouds float thru’.
What is white ? A swan is white.
Sailing in the light.
What is yellow? Mangoes are yellow.
Rich and ripe and mellow.
What is green? The grass is green.
With small flowers
5 in between.
What is orange? Why an orange.
Just an orange

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 i) Write down the rhyming words for the followings.
a). blue:- ………………………… b) green;- ………………………………. (1 mark)

ii) Find two adjectives from the poem that describe the qualities of a delicious fruit.
a). ………………………………. b) ……………………………………….. (1 mark)

iii) How are red tomatoes being described by the poet?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (2 mark)

iv) Write synonyms for the following two words from the poem.
a).tiny :- ………………… b) wealthy:- …………………… (1 mark)

v). Suggest a suitable title for the poem and give your reason for it.
……………………………………………………………………………………… (1 mark)
Test 16
Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.
1).Write an essay on How to protect from Covid 19?
Include the following.
 How does Covid 19 spread?
 How to protect yourself.
 How do you help others to protect?
 How can you change your daily routine?

2).Write a speech you would make at the school assembly on “Reading is a good habit”

You may include the following,

 Reading gives wealth of knowledge.
 Reading improves language.
 It reduces mental stress.
 It develops memory and brain power.

3).Write an article to your school English Wallpaper on ‘How I spent the long school vacation

Include the following,

 Chance to spend time with the family members
 Time for leisure activities
 Continue online studies
 Stayed home without schooling and meeting friends
4).Complete the following story

It was a gloomy day. Only, My pet and I were at home. Suddenly, I heard somebody
was knocking at the door……………………. (15 marks)

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 Answers- Second Term Test –Grade 10-English Language
Paper I
Task 01 Task 02
Competency level :- 5.1 Uses visual and contextual Competency level:-4.7 Uses nouns,verbs,adjectives
clues to derive the meaning of the text and adverbs appropriately.
2.B 3.F 4.C 5.A 6.E 2.Fell 3.Look 4.Hospital
5.Broken 6.Advice

Task 03 Task 04
Competency level :-4.7 Uses nouns,verbs,adjectives Competency level :-6.1 Construct simple sentences
and adverbs appropriately. (Uses simple present tense accurately)
2. butcher 3.blouse 4.hand 5.hanging 1. is 2. attend 3. patrol 4. Make 5. ends
6.fruits 7.shirt 8. waiting 9. stool
10. umbrella 11. waiter
Task 05 Task 07
Competency level :-5.3 Transfer information into other Competency level; 5.2-Extracts specific information
forms from various types of texts.
2. 16 th December 2021 3. the school main hall 1. Countries in the Northern hemisphere below Arctic
4. 2.30 p.m 5. Chief guest 6. Kathak Dancer Circle.
2. from June to August 3.In September
4. a).True b).True
Competency level-7.7-Writes for official purposes
7.5-writes simple compositions on different types of topics.
Content – Question 06 & 08

Question 06 Question 08
2 All points included Meaningful paragraph with requested length
1 Only some points included Insufficient content
0 Question copied/ Totally irrelevant Question copied/ Totally irrelevant

Language – Question 06 & 08

Question 06
3 Almost no errors, well connected sentences, correct spelling and punctuation
2 Some errors, well connected sentences, some errors in spelling and punctuation
1 Only one/ two correct sentences
0 All sentences incorrect
 Answers- Second Term Test –Grade 10-English Language
Paper II
Test 9 2) Herd 3) Flock 4) bowl 5) galaxy 6) board (5 marks)

Test 10
2. Amani said that the book is/was hers.
3. Rizana said that she ate hoppers.
4. Perera said that it was for them.
5. Kamalini said that the cat would drink milk.
6. Indi said that Mali had written a letter. (5 marks)

Test 11
2. b 3. d 4. c 5. b 6. b (5 marks)
Test 12

1. i.T ii. F iii. T iv F (4 marks)

2. i.The coral reef reduces the coastal erosion and forms a natural breakwater.
ii.The rain is received in both southwestern and northeastern monsoon seasons. (2 marks)

3. (Inference question-answers may vary)

i. A considerable number/many species inhabit the reef.

ii. There are many endemic species.
iii. The coral reef protects the land from coastal erosion. (2 marks)

Test 13 a) Truck b) Proboscis c) Sofa d)Shout (4 marks)

1) /si’ fen/
2) an old Germanic God
3) Trip
4) Win (2 marks)

Test 14
Test 14 Test 16

Content 3 5

Language 3 5

Organization 2 2

Mechanics of Writing 2 3

Total 10 Marks 15 Marks

Test 15
i) a) Thru b) Between (1 mark)
ii) a) rich/ ripe/ mellow b) yellow/ red (1 mark)
iii). With a crown on their head/ they are seen with a crown on their head/ they have been personified
(2 marks)
iv) a) small b) rich (1 mark)
v) Answers may vary, but the student needs to justify the title they select. Ex;
1.Colours/Rainbow colours- it is about different colours in nature
2. nature- it describes colours in nature) (1 mark)