I.

COMPREHENSION 2) What is the tone of the writer in the given

lines from paragraph (1)? Rationalise your
(1) As a high school student, studying poetry can be a response in about 40 words.
rollercoaster ride. This journey is punctuated by If solving a riddle is what was intended, then
moments of profound appreciation for simpler pieces playing Sudoku is a better option. One is led to
and intermittent frustration with more complex works. ponder if obscurity was the goal.
Let's be real here -some poems are just plain _____________________________________________________
confusing and no amount of re-reading seems to help _____________________________________________________
decipher the intended meaning. The puzzlement that _____________________________________________________
results from such instances can be both vexing and _____________________________________________________
demotivating. If solving a riddle is what was intended, _____________________________________________________
then playing Sudoku is a better option. One is led to _____________________________________________________
ponder if obscurity was the goal. _____________________________________________________
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(2) Conversely, some pieces resonate with the _____________________________________________________
reader's soul. stirring feelings of warmth, happiness, _____________________________________________________
and connection to the world. Often, these 3) Complete the sentence appropriately.
compositions centre on themes that are universally The author's use of vivid imagery in the paragraph (3),
understood, such as love, nature, or faith. Being able such as "curl up in a ball and cry" and "jump up and
to actually understand what the poet is trying to say down with joy", greatly affects the reader because
can feel like a little victory and is a welcome relief _____________________________________________________
after grappling with more perplexing poetry. _____________________________________________________
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(3) Then there are poems that are emotionally
charged; the ones that make the reader curl up in a 4) The passage includes some words that are
ball and cry or jump up and down with joy. One is left opposites of each other. From the sets (a)-(e)
in awe of the poet's ability to convey emotion through below, identify two sets of antonyms:
words. Let’s not forget the downright weird poems. A. Intriguing and off-putting B. Deciphering and
These are the ones that defy categorization and leave interpreting
the reader to their own devices in attempting to C. Appreciate and applaud. D. Simple and challenging
interpret meaning. The author's use of figurative E. Emotions and feeling
language and unconventional imagery can create a
sense of bewilderment that is either intriguing or off- 5) Complete the sentence appropriately.
putting. Regardless, the reader can appreciate the We can say that the author's tone becomes more
uniqueness of the work. neutral and objective when discussing weird poems,
compared to other types of poetry because
(4) Despite the wide range of emotions and reactions _____________________________________________________
that come with studying poetry, it can be a rewarding
pursuit. Not only does reading poetry allow one to 6) Based on the reading of the passage,
appreciate the artistic beauty of the written word but examine, in about 40 words, how studying
also enables one to develop crucial critical thinking poetry can be like exploring a new city.
and analytical skills. The process of unlocking a _____________________________________________________
poem's meaning can feel like cracking a code or _____________________________________________________
solving a puzzle but the sense of accomplishment _____________________________________________________
derived from mastering a challenging piece can be _____________________________________________________
deeply gratifying. Finally, impressing an English _____________________________________________________
teacher with a well-analysed poem can be a source of _____________________________________________________
pride and validation. _____________________________________________________
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(5) Overall, studying poetry is like a box of mixed _____________________________________________________
chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. _____________________________________________________
But whether it's complex, emotional, simple, or just
downright weird, there's always something to be 7) What is the message conveyed by Hina’s
gained from the experience. So, let's applaud all the experience, in the following case?
poets out there, for making us laugh, cry, scratch our Hina spends hours trying to analyse a poem for her
heads, and occasionally feel like a genius. assignment and finally feels a sense of
accomplishment and pride, once she understands.
1) Which of the following statements best A. Only those with natural talent for poetry should
describes the author's attitude towards engage with it.
studying poetry? B. Persistence makes studying poetry a rewarding
A. Finds poetry to be a frustrating and meaningless pursuit.
endeavour. C. Study of poetry is guaranteed to impress others.
B. Believes that the emotional rollercoaster of D. The efforts of studying poetry is inversely
studying poetry is not worth the effort. proportional to the rewards gained.
C. Recognizes the challenges of studying poetry but
also acknowledges the rewards it offers. 8) State whether the following lines display an
D. Feels that poetry is too obscure and abstract for the example of a simple / complex / emotionally
average person to appreciate. charged / downright weird, poem.
The sun rises in the east,
A new day begins, a fresh start.
Birds chirp, nature wakes up, IV. DETERMINERS:
A peaceful feeling in my heart
_____________________________________________________ 1) I bought __________ apples because they looked
fresh.
II. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT:
2) Mrs. Bannerjee keeps __________ house very tidy.
1) The poet __________ (has/have) talked about a cat in
the poem. 3) I am thirsty. Can I have __________ water?

2) The rise and fall of the tide __________ (is / are) due 4) __________ of the boys answered the question
to lunar influence. correctly.

3) The jury __________ (was/were) divided in their 5) There were __________ people in the park.
opinions.
6) While roaming the streets of Jaipur, I came across
4) __________ (Is / Are) your parents back home? __________ European.

5) All possible means __________ (has / have) been Choose the correct options:
tried.
Choosing a not-so-popular destination __________ (was
6) All the students of the class __________ (is / are) / is / are / were) gradually gaining currency
waiting of the ceremony. __________ (with / by / of / among) the new-age
travellers __________ (but / so / as / because) they
7) Bread and butter __________ (is / are) my favourite want to experience the calm serene ambiance of
breakfast. __________ (this / those / that / these) getaways.

V. LITERATURE: (EXTRACT BASED QUESTION)

III. REPORTED SPEECH:
“That’s what they say: no one dies of hunger.”
Change the following to Direct Speech: All through the night, Lencho thought only of
his one hope: the help of God, whose eyes, as
1) The stranger enquired where I lived. he had been instructed, see everything, even
_____________________________________________________ what is deep in one’s conscience. Lencho was an
ox of a man, working like an animal in the field,
2) Dad asked me to finish my dinner. but still he knew how to write.”
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1) Who is the author of the story? (1 mark)
Change the following to Indirect Speech: _____________________________________________________

1) Anish said to Sid, “Please lend me the book.” 2) How did he react to the situation? (1 mark)
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2) Mother said, "What is the time?"
_____________________________________________________ 3) Shed light on Lencho’s character in 20-30
words. (1 mark)
3) Rohan said to Jamal, “Do you have an extra ticket?” _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
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Mother: Why are you looking so worried? _____________________________________________________
Daughter: My exams are approaching. _____________________________________________________
Mother: When will they start?
Daughter: Next month, Mother. 4) Find the exact word of similar meaning of
“moral sense” as mentioned in the above
1) Mother asked her daughter passage. (1 mark)
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5) Explain “an ox of a man” with reference to
2) The daughter replied the given context and the protagonist. (1 mark)
_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
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3) Mother further asked _____________________________________________________
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VI. ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH:
4) The daughter told
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