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SECTION-A
No. 1to 99) Jx45=4;
(hoose the correct optin for the fliow1ng: (Q.
reterence to The Ball Po.m" choo9e the statement that correctly
With
ident1fies the underlined words.
| would not intrude on him.
(al The poet would not intrude on the boy.
(b) The passerby would not intrude on the boy.
(c) The boy would not intrude on the poet.
(d) The speaker would not intrude on the poet.

said, "No one
2. "I have been reading as much as I could about tea," Rajvir While making
really knows who discovered tea but there are many legends."
traditional stores
this statement in"Tea from Assam' Raivir suggests that the
regarding the origin of tea are not, till today.
Choose the correct option to fill in the gap in the above sentence.
(a) documented (b) contradicted
(c) authenticated (d) disregarded

when be was sent to serve
3. How did the junior assistant of the law firm feel
summons. [Hint : The Hack Driver]
ta) He felt sad. (b) He found the work unpleasant.
tc) He felt joyful. (d) He used to be anxious.
OR
word in the following sentence
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined
from "Footprints without Feet".
scientist who had just discovered
The bewildered boys had been following a
how to make human body transparent. (d) traumatised
fb) befooled (c) baffled
(a) terrified
of the given sentence :
4. Choose the option that correctly changes the voice
Icooked all the dessert items served yesterday.
were cooked by me.
(a) All the dessert items served yesterday
cooking.
(b) All the dessert items served yesterday were mny
yesterday.
(e: A the dessert items are cooked by me which were served
yesterday.
(d, AlJ the dessert items cooked by me was served
/ Contd
1-Erglsh

Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a lawless person."
Which of the following alternatives expresses the writer's attitude to
Griffin ? Hint :Footprints without Feet ]
(a) accusation (b) disappointment
(c) disapproval (d) appreciation
OR
When the young lawyer reached New Mullion his "eager expectations of a
sweet and simple countryside was severely disappointed." Why ?
[Hint: The Hack Driver)
(a) The streets were muddy and houses looked dull.
Small rivers overflowed the streets and houses did not have good paint.
(c) The streets were dirty and the shops were painted brown or were bare of
any paint.
(d) The shops were painted black and the streets were dirty.

6. In The Tale of Custard, the Dragon," how is Custard portrayed before the
arrival of the pirates ?
(a) as a cowardly and timid dragon.
(b) s a ierce and intimidating dragon.
(c) asa clumsy and lazy dragon.
(d) as an intelligent and cunning dragon.

7. What does the boy feel when he loses the ball as mentioned in " The Ball
Poem" ?
(a) anxious (b} sad (c) stressed (d) timid

8. "Hey! a tea garden!" Rajvir cried excitedly. But Pranjol didn't share Rajvir's
excitement. Why was it so ?

(ay Because Pranjol did not like tea gardens.
(b) Because Pranjol loved the hills.
( Because Pranjol was familiar with the landscape dotted with tea gardens.
(d) Because Pranjol was annoyed with Rajvir.
'1-English -A 3 / Contd.

9, hidden but never extinguished.*In
"Man's goodness is a flame that can be meaning
this line from"Long Walk to Freedom", provide a wordthat has same
with the underlined word. (d) start out
(a' put out (b) suppose (c) ignite

10. "There is a languid,
emerald sea,
where the sole inhabitant is me ...."[Hint: Amanda]
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word
(a) dynamic (c) velaxed (d) spirited
(b) animated

11. With reference to the chapter Tea from Assam", what do you think 5 e
speaker's tone in the quoted sentence "You seem to have done your
homework before coming".
(a) casual (d) humorous
(b) appreciative (c) sarcastic
12. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
She gave money she had to the beggar.
(aj the little (b) the few (c) much (d) many

13. Fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Lina is careful than her sister.
(a) fnore (b) little (c) least (d) most

14. Fowler felt let down. Why ?[Hint:The Midnight Visitor]
Because
(a) Fowler did not get good food to eat.
(b) Fowler realised that the secret agent was not coming to the hotel.
(c) The secret agent led him to a hotel room which was rather gloomy.
(d) Fowler could not understand what the secret agent said.
OR
"Just leave it to me and you will have them within an hour"- What is the
context of this sentence quoted from 'A Question of Trust' ?
(a) It's about books and Horace's library collection.
(b) It's about the kitchen and food.
(c) It's about the safe and the jewellery.
(d) It's about the woman's cosmetics box.

(-Engltsh-A

letter from the polmanter, Lencho did not seem surprised
a) hekrwverylhmg hefore hand.
(onfirlent. of receiving a reply from God.
lr) hehad dreamt about Gud's reply.
td) heknew the postmaster was a g00d man.

16. Aplague of locusts would have left more than this." Lencho made this remark
H hun erops were destroyed by
(a) a landslide (b) á hailstorm
(c) a drought (d) a flood

17 -Shivering with cold he hurried to Drury Lane.." Which of the following
alternatives explain the reason behind the subject's visit to Drury Lane ?
(Hint:Footprints without Feet|
(a) He wanted to watch a theatre.
hi He wanted to spend 8Ome time at a shop.
(c He wanted to get some food and clothing.
(d) He wanted to become invisible
OR
-But if I did not think much about Lutkins, the office did. Ifound them all
upset." What made the office upset? (Hint: The Hack Driver]
(a) Because the speaker didn't bother much about ILutkins although he was
paid for it.
(b) Because the speaker left Lutkins behind and gave away important papers
to him.
(c) Because Lutkins was still missing and was supposed to be presented at
the court the next day.
(d) Because Lutkins had made fun of the office and wasted their time.

18. (Corgihomes have a tradition of hospitality and they are more than willing
to rerount numerous tales of valour..." Which of the following options is
loset to the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence quoted from
) COunt (b) to narrate (c) to renounce (d) to prevent

5 |Contd.

with
19. In the poem "Animals", the poet claimsthat he can live
(d) animals
(a) machines (c) friends
(b) plants
Shotover
new plan after the
20. Horace Danby a
never got a chance to work on
Grange episode. Why ?
Because.
He was put behind the bars.
(b) He was exhausted of all plans.
(c) He went away to a different place.
(d) He was upset with his accomplice.
OR
thrill ofthe day."
"And as the light came on Fowler had his first authentic referred
In this sentence from "The Midnight Visitor", what thrill is being
to ?

(a) A stranger with a pistol stood inside the hotel room.
(b) The hotel had arranged for a surprise welcome.
(c) Fowler was thrilled to enter the luxurious hotel room.
(d) Fowler came to know of a secret shared by Ausable.

21. Read the two statements given below with reference to "Madam Rides the
Bus" and choose the correct option that follows -
Statemnent I - Valli had many playmates of her age in her neighbourhood.
Statemnent II Valli gained many new unusual experiences by watching
the street.

(a) Statement I is True and Statement II is False.
b Statement I is False and Statement II is True.
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are True.
(d) Both Statement I and Statement II are False.
CI-English-A 6
/ Contd.

wcordng to the poet Loshe
22. Norris, where -hould the tger
IHnt:\ Tiger nthe Zol
(a) quetly walking in acage in the z00.
.b) slecping in a concrete cell in the zo0.
. "snarling around the houses at the jungle's edge.
u£) resting under the sun outside the
cage

a The small boy in" The Ball
Poem" is experiencing
(a) realisation (b) joy (c) elation (d) gladneas

94 Choose the correct option to
fill in the blank -
All tickets for the cultural night have been
(a sold out (b) sold away (c) sold up (d) sold off

25. Did you the references from Shakespeare's drama? Fill in the
blank.
(a) site (b) cite (c) sited (d) cited

26. Thirty-one minutes, Ausable said moodily." The appoint ment was for twlve.
thirty. I wish I knew you learned about the report, Nlax." What report was
referred to by Ausable ? [ Hint : The Midnight Visitor)
(a) Report concerning some new missiles
(b) Report concerning espionage
(c) Report on Nazi occupation
(d) Report concerning World Wars
OR

"The safe was not going to be hard to open." Horace Danby thought so because -
(a) He had lived with locks and safes all his life.
(b) Horace was familiar with the design of the safe.
(c) The owners left the keys behind.
(d) Horace would be assisted by the servants.

CI-English-A 7 |Contd.

ret,
27. The amphitheatre of Pretora
to the ceremonics
takingof place in the
celebrntion South Africa's
sandstone
first
and

Government.
(a) and rncial
autocratic and non-racial (b) democratie
(c) and racial
democratic and non-racial (d) autocratic

28. sentences.
Select the correct combination of sentence for the given
He has no strength. He has no intelligence.
(a) He has neither strength and no either intelligence.
(b) He has no strength and either no intelligence.
(e) He has neither strength nor intelligence.
(d) He has neither strength and intelligence.

of Coorg are possibly
29. According to the author of "Coorg". the peopleChoose
descendents of the or the the correct option
to fill in the blanks.
(a) Arabs and Greeks (b) Arabs and Afghans
(c) Africans and Greeks (d) Africans and Afghans

30. Why does even the most laidback individual becomes adventurous in Coorg?
(a) Because Coorgi people do not welcome laidback persons.
(b Because Coorgiculture is adventure friendly.
(c) Because the environment offers opportunities for adventure sports and
activities.
(d) Because laidback people find it dificult to while away time at Coorg.

31. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:
our instincts
the long run, it is important to listen
before taking a major decision.
(a) in, to (b) during, for (c) in, through (d) for, to
/Contd
C-English-A

the indirect form of
Cho0se the
32. friendsaidto
to me," Have youfolhad
lowiyour
ng sentence
My firiend asked me if I
had lunch ?
(a) had my lunch.
Myfriend told me if I
had my lunch.
My.friend said to me ifI
(c) have had my lunch.
friend asked me if I had
My.
(d) my lunch.

Identifythe correct question tag to fl in
33.
teacher the blank .
Heis a
he? (b) wa8n't he?
(a) ain't (c) is he ? (d) isn't he?
34. Choosethe
the correct tense form and fill in the blank.
Thetrain before we reached the
a) will have left (b) was left station.
(c) bad left (d) has left
e The structure they created formed the basis of
one of the harshest, more
inhumane societies that world has ever known. What does 'structure' refer to
in this sentence from "Long Walk to Freedom" ?
(a) the amphitheatre
(c) the city roads
apartheid
(a government and offices

36. Identify the literary device used in this line from "Animals" -
"Ithink Icould turn and live with animals.."
(a) alliteration (b) simile (c) assonance (d) metaphor

37. In the story "A Letter to God", what was the most likely response that the
postmaster expected in Lench¡'s second letter to God ?
ka) sorrow (b) happiness (c) gratitude (d) indignation

38. In this sentence from "A Letter to God", which literary device is used by the
author to describe the field ?
The field was white as if covered with salt."
(3 Metaphor (b) Simile (c) Irony (d) Pun

(1-English-A 9 /Contd.

inthe Zoo" and
39. Read the following statements with reference to"A Tiger
choose the correct option tothe
natural
Statement 1 are a threat
Ferocious animals like tigers
and human world.
insidetheir cage.
Statement 2. Zoo animals become quite placid
(a) Both Statement l and Statement 2 are true.
4 Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are falee.
(c) Statement lis true and Statement 2 is false.
(d) Statement lis falge and Statement 2 is true.

40. In the poem 'Amanda', what is Amanda's primary desre
(a) to become a mermaid
(b) sebe alone and free
(c) to become an artist
(d) to travel around the world

comprehension. Read the passage
Question nos. 41 and 42 are based on seen
carefully and answer the questions that follow :
on the crest of alow hill.
The house the only one in the entire valley - sat ripe corn dotted with
From this height one could see the river and the field of
the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth
morning Lencho
needed was a downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the sky
- who knew his fields intimately- had done nothing else but see the
towards the north-east.

41. What did Lencho do throughout the morning?
(a) Watched the river (b) Watched the sky
(c) Watched the field (d) Watched the valley

42. ChoNse the correct antonym for the word 'erest given in the passage.
(a) summit (b) ridge ( top (d) bottom

(C1-English-A 10 (Cont

Questi0n nOs. 43-45 are based on an unseen saMe. Rend the pHHage
carefully and anawer the questions that follow.

Rabindranath Tagore was born in 1861, into one of be toremost familiex of
Bengal. He was the fourteenth child of Debendranath Tagorr, who headed
the Brahmo Samaj. The family house at Jorasanko in Calcutla was a hive of
cultural andI intellectual activity. Tagore was educatwd Y private tutors and
be first visited Europe in 1878. He started writing at an early age, and his
alent was recognised by Bankimchandra Chatterjee. tne leading writer of
the dav. In the 1890s Tagore lived mainly in rural East Bengal, managing
family estates. In the early 1900s he was involved in the Swadeshi campaign
against the British but he withdrew from it when the movement turned violent.
In 1912 he came to Bngland with Gitanjali. an English translation of some of
his religious lyrics. It was acclaimed by WB Yeats and later published by
Macmillan. leading directly to his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in
1913.

43. Arrange the following events from Rabindranath Tagore's life chronologically.
(i) He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literaturc.
(is He was born as the fourteenth child of Debendranath Tagore.
(iü) He came to England.
(j) He first visited Europe in 1878.
(¡) ii). (iv), (iii). (i) (b) (iv), (iii), (ii). (i)
(c) (i), (iiü), (ii). (iv) (d) (ii), iü), (iv), (i)

44. Why did Rabindranath Tagore withdraw from the Swadeshi movement ?
(3 secause it had turned violent.
(b) Because it hampered his writing activities.
(c) Because he was not a military man.
(d) Because he wanted to set up a university.

45. Who was Rabindranath Tagore's contemporary writer in Bengal ?
Bankimchandra Chatterjee (b) Debendranath Tagore
tej Mahatma Gandhi (d) William Butler Yeats
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NECIODN- B

AnNwerl he ollowiue brrlly 2x10=20
). Nm 46 tu .
B8)
48, (ive a bref e)- i u t ofhe Len garden nn dewribed in "T'en from Asam.

47. "Ikniw lhat the u N muHt be libernled just AHurcly as Oppressed."
Why doN Mandela Y 0n" Tang Walk to Preedom"?

48. How duws the author in "(org bring out the unigue martial
status of tne
peopk of Crg?

49. "The aren't raindrup falling from the sky, they are new coins. The big
drups re ten cent picvva, and the little oncs aro frep" Bxamine the irony
that waN AWAiting lnwho0 8 N0Un An the storm was over.

60. Adime or anot her ball is worthlesa - Explain. IHint : The Ball Poem

51. Do you consider ('ustard a brave dragon ? Give reasons.

52. How does Walt Whitm nimals' that animals are
superior to humans ?

63. Why does Valli refuse to look out ofthe window on her way back ?

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
"lt was a new bus, its outside painteda gleaming white with some green
stripes along the sides. Inside, the overhead bars shone like silver. Directly
in front of Valli, abUve the windshield, therc was a beautiful clock. The seate
were soft and luxurious."

54.Describe the inside of the bus.

55Civ theopposites of the words 'soft:, 'beautiful.

I-English-A

SECTION-C
Answer the following.
56. How does Ausable Overpower Max's plan by 'inventin Cne balcony' in T'he
Midn1ght Visitor"?

OR
Provide a pen picture of" the charming lady" in "A Queslon of Trust".

37. Narrate in your own words
Griffn's Arrival. (Hint: The the incidents that occur in the village inn after
Midnight Visitor]
OR
"They're about the only folks in the town that missed geeing you yesterday.
Who is the speaker ? Who is "vou" in the øiven aentence
do you have about the speaker from the incidents that What impression
mentioned as 'you ? (Hint: The Hack Driver] involved the person
1+1+2=

SECTION -D
58. Write an essay on any one of the
following topics :
(a) The Importance of Sports
(b) Your favourite tourist
destination
(c) A visit to a place of historical interest.
OR
Write a story on the basis of the following outline. Give a suitable title.
Seema came back from the office - saw the front door of her house was open
flowerpots in the verandah were lying scattered - her dog was barking from
inside the house.

59. louare Arshad/Afreen. Write a report for your local English
newspaper on
the lack of open spaces and playgrounds in your city/town. Highlight the
importance of such spaces for the people pointing out the duties and
responsibilities of the civic authorities in this regard.
OR

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