English Paper Based On Moments:-
(Total Marks: 50)
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Name Of The Student:
Section A: Literature (20 Marks)
(All questions are compulsory.)
1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
Read the following extracts from the chapters and answer the questions:
a) From “The Lost Child”:
“On the way to the fair, he lagged behind to watch a dragonfly in flight.”
What does this detail tell us about the child?
1. He was curious and observant.
2. He was afraid of crowds.
3. He wanted to avoid his parents.
4. He was angry at his parents.
(Choose the correct answer.)
b) From “The Adventures of Toto”:
Why was Toto taken to the zoo?
1. He was too mischievous.
2. He fell sick.
3. He was unable to adjust with other pets.
4. The family wanted to sell him.
(Choose the correct answer.)
c) From “The Happy Prince”:
What did the Happy Prince ask the swallow to do?
1. Take the ruby to a poor woman.
2. Remove gold leaves from his statue.
3. Stay with him for the winter.
4. Fly to a distant country.
(Choose the correct answer.)
d) From “The Last Leaf”:
What did Behrman paint during the storm?
1. A picture of Johnsy.
2. A leaf on the wall.
3. A scene of hope.
4. A painting of Sue’s portrait.
(Choose the correct answer.)
e) From “Kathmandu”:
What fascinated the author the most in Kathmandu?
1. The cleanliness of the city.
2. The sound of flute sellers.
3. The ancient temples.
4. The lively market.
(Choose the correct answer.)
2. Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10 marks)
Answer the following questions in 30–40 words:
a) How does the story “The Lost Child” highlight the innocence of childhood?
b) What role does the grandmother play in “The Adventures of Toto”?
c) What is the moral of “The Happy Prince”?
d) How did Behrman’s painting save Johnsy’s life in “The Last Leaf”?
e) Describe the atmosphere of Kathmandu as portrayed in the chapter.
3. Long Answer Question (5 marks)
Answer in about 100–120 words:
Compare and contrast the sacrifices made by the Happy Prince and Behrman. What do they teach us
about selflessness?
Section B: Writing Skills (15 Marks)
4. Diary Entry (5 marks)
Imagine you are the lost child from the story. Write a diary entry about your experience at the fair,
focusing on your emotions when you lost your parents.
5. Story Writing (5 marks)
Write a short story beginning with:
“It was a stormy night, and the power went out…”
6. Descriptive Paragraph (5 marks)
Write a descriptive paragraph on “Your Favorite Place to Relax.” Include details about the sights,
sounds, and feelings that make it special.
Section C: Grammar (15 Marks)
7. Integrated Grammar Exercise (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
Fill in the blanks with the correct options:
a) ________ (Much/Many) people gathered to witness the event.
b) You ________ (must/can’t) submit the assignment on time.
c) Everyone ________ (has/have) their own set of problems.
d) She said, “I am going to the market.” (Change into reported speech.)
e) The teacher said to the student, “Please complete the work.” (Rewrite as an indirect command.)
8. Determiners (1 × 2 = 2 marks)
Fill in the blanks:
a) There isn’t ________ water left in the bottle.
b) I need ________ advice before I make the decision.
9. Modals (1 × 2 = 2 marks)
Complete the sentences using appropriate modals:
a) You ________ obey the rules in school. (necessity)
b) He ________ swim well when he was five years old. (ability)
10. Subject-Verb Concord (1 × 2 = 2 marks)
Identify the errors and rewrite the sentences:
a) Either the boy or his friends is playing outside.
b) The number of participants are increasing every day.
11. Reported Speech (1 × 4 = 4 marks)
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech:
a) She said, “I am feeling unwell.”
b) He asked me, “Where are you going?”
c) The teacher said, “Don’t talk in class.”
d) They said, “We will complete the task tomorrow.”
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