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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

BOKARO STEEL CITY
Annual Examination : 2019 – 2020
Subject : English (Set-A) Code : SXEN
Max Marks : 80 Time : 3 Hrs.
Name : Class/ Sec. :
General Instructions :
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iii. All parts of each section should be written at one place.
iv. Answer in the proper sequence.
Section A: Reading (20 marks)
1. Read the following passage carefully: (12)
I. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy were four children, who were sent away from London during
the terrible war. There were air raids and bombings and London was not safe for young
children. They stayed with an old professor in a large rambling house in the countryside.
II.The professor had unkempt grey hair which not only covered his head but also most of his
face. That is what had scared Lucy, the youngest of the four. Edmund was not afraid of the
professor at all; in fact, he found the professor quite funny and could not stop giggling
because Lucy was scared of him. One evening after dinner, the children were sitting and talking
when suddenly they heard a loud sound.
‘What is that noise?’’ exclaimed Lucy .’’ The house was much larger than any other house she
lived before. The long corridor scared her.“Oh Lucy! It’s just a bird.” teased Edmund.
“No it is a bat !” said Peter.
III.The children teased Lucy who was the most cautious of them all. Lucy was so scared that
she decided to ignore them and just go to bed.
“I think we should explore the house. You never know, there might be lovely adventure waiting
for us somewhere in this house,’’ suggested Peter.
Answer the following questions:
a) Why were the four children sent away from London? (2)
b) Why was Lucy afraid of the professor? (2)
c) Why did Lucy decide to go to bed? (2)
d) What did Peter suggest at the end and why? (2)
e) What did Edmund find funny and why? (2)
e) Find the synonym of ‘careful’ from the passage. (para III) (1)
f) Find the antonym of ‘courageous’ from the passage. (para III) (1)
2. Read the following poem carefully: (8)
A Bird Came Down The Walk
By Emily Dickinson
I. A bird came down the walk –
He did not know I saw-
He bit an angle worm in halves|
And ate the fellow raw.
II. And then, he drank a Dew
From a convenient grass-
And then hopped sidewise to the wall
To let the Bettle pass.
 III. He glanced with rapid eyes,
That hurried abroad-
They looked like frightened Beads, I thought
To let the bettle pass-

IV. Like one in danger, cautious

I offered him a crumb,
And he unrolled his feathers
And rowed him softer home.
Answer the following questions:
a) Whom is the poet talking about? (1)
b) What did the bird drink? (1)
c) What did the poet offer the bird? (1)
d) How did the bird react when he offered him the crumb ? (1)
e) Whom does the poet refer as ‘fellow’? (1)
f) Why did the bird hop? (1)
g) Find the synonym of ‘looked‘ from the poem.(stanza III). (1)
h) Find the antonym of ‘brave’ from the poem. (stanza II) (1)
SECTION –B (WRITING) (15 Marks)
3. You are Ritankar / Roshni living at Mayurganj, New Delhi. Write a letter to your friend inviting
him /her to join for a family trip to Puri. (6)
Or
You are Punita/ Pranay. Write an application to the Principal of your school requesting him for
three days leave as you are suffering from food poisoning.
4. Your school is organising’ Phulwari’. Design a poster on behalf of your class on ‘Nurturing
Nature’. (4)
Or
You are the Head Boy / Girl of Auxium International School. Write a notice in not more than
50 words informing the students about the Inter House Badminton Competition.
5. Write a speech on the topic ‘ Mobile phones have made it easier to communicate with each
other’ in about 100 words for the school assembly. You are Vinay/ Trisha of class VI. (5)
Or
You are the Literary Secretary of Magnum International School. Write a report on Inter House
Science Project Competition in about 100 words.

SECTION – C (GRAMMAR) (15 Marks)

6. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the incorrect
word and the correction against the correct question number: (4)
Incorrect Correct
Life itself are spiritual; even if you don’t meditate eg : are is
remember God . Even by you do nothing, life itself (a) ____________ / ____________
is spiritual because all life are created by nature. (b) ____________ / ____________
We learn through this life. We are in the hands with (c) ____________ / ____________
a greater divine power. Not only human beings XXXXX XXXXX
and the entire cosmos is in the hands of higher (d) ____________ / ____________
power.
7. Read the passage given below and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: (4)
On 16 May 2018 , two Napalese Sherpas _i____ their own world records for the most Everest
summits. They __ii___ the world’s highest peak for the ninth time .The most ____iii___ female
Everest climber is American Melissa Sue Arnot,, who __iv__ in reaching the top six times.
i. a) broken b) breaks c) has broken d) broke
ii a) reach b) reached c) reaching d) has reached
iii. a) accomplishing b) was accomplished c) is accomplished d) accomplished
iv. a) was successful b) were successful c) has successful d) successfully
8. Rearrange the following jumbled words into sentences: (4)
a) important / to / everyone / it / is / education / good / have / for
b) creates / a lot / ways / life / education / of / to / ahead / go / in
c) knowledge / improves / one’s / and develops /personality /the / person /a /of /education
d) and healthy / good/ lead/ us/ to / education / helps / life
9. Do as directed: (3)
a) Rohit said to me,” Can you please give me a glass of water?” (Change into indirect speech)
b) The boys have played the game well. (Change into passive)
c) yes i have finished my work (Punctuate the given sentence)
SECTION – D LITERATURE (30 MARKS)
10. Read the following extract and answer the given questions : (4)
“Come on. If you really know the difference, why don’t you say it?’’
a) Name the lesson and the author. (1)
b) Who is the speaker? (1)
c) Why did the speaker ask him about the difference? (2)
OR
“It’s not very heavy. I’ll carry it out to the taxi. I hope you have kept something for me.”
a) Name the lesson and the author. (1)
b) Who is the speaker? (1)
c) Why was she interested in the basket? (2)
11. Answer any four of the following questions briefly: (2x4=8)
a) Why was Akbar dumb founded?
b) What treatment did the cook get during a wedding in the South?
c) What doubts did Mani express in the letter written by Rajam?
d) Who was Aunt Mabel ?
e) What kind of voices could be heard in the ‘Night of June’?
12. Why does the sadhu say’ Your fortress is an inn ‘. (6)
Or
‘The art of caricature rubs everyone on the wrong side’. Describe briefly the catastrophe at the
wedding.
13. Imagine yourself as Birbal. Make a diary entry on how you helped Akbar to realise his pride in
believing that the world belonged to him. (7)
14. Give the character sketch of Rum Tum Tugger. (5)
Or
Give the character sketch of Monsieur Poirot.
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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

BOKARO STEEL CITY
Annual Examination : 2019 – 2020
Subject : English (Set-B) Code : SXEN
Max Marks : 80 Time : 3 Hrs.
Name : Class/ Sec. :
General Instructions :
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iii. All parts of each section should be written at one place.
iv. Answer in the proper sequence.
Section A: Reading (20 marks)
1. Read the following poem carefully: (8)
A Bird Came Down The Walk
By Emily Dickinson
I. A bird came down the walk –
He did not know I saw-
He bit an angle worm in halves|
And ate the fellow raw.
II. And then, he drank a Dew
From a convenient grass-
And then hopped sidewise to the wall
To let the Bettle pass.
III. He glanced with rapid eyes,
That hurried abroad-
They looked like frightened Beads, I thought
To let the bettle pass-
IV. Like one in danger, cautious
I offered him a crumb,
And he unrolled his feathers
And rowed him softer home.
Answer the following questions:
a) Whom is the poet talking about? (1)
b) What did the bird drink? (1)
c) What did the poet offer the bird? (1)
d) How did the bird react when he offered him the crumb ? (1)
e) Whom does the poet refer as ‘fellow’? (1)
f) Why did the bird hop? (1)
g) Find the synonym of ‘looked‘ from the poem.(stanza III). (1)
h) Find the antonym of ‘brave’ from the poem. (stanza II) (1)
2. Read the following passage carefully: (12)
I. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy were four children, who were sent away from London during
the terrible war. There were air raids and bombings and London was not safe for young
children. They stayed with an old professor in a large rambling house in the countryside.
II. The professor had unkempt grey hair which not only covered his head but also most of his
face. That is what had scared Lucy, the youngest of the four. Edmund was not afraid of the
professor at all; in fact, he found the professor quite funny and could not stop giggling
because Lucy was scared of him. One evening after dinner, the children were sitting and talking
when suddenly they heard a loud sound.
‘What is that noise?’’ exclaimed Lucy .’’ The house was much larger than any other house she
lived before. The long corridor scared her.“Oh Lucy! It’s just a bird.” teased Edmund.
 “No it is a bat !” said Peter.
III.The children teased Lucy who was the most cautious of them all. Lucy was so scared that
she decided to ignore them and just go to bed.
“I think we should explore the house. You never know, there might be lovely adventure waiting
for us somewhere in this house,’’ suggested Peter.
Answer the following questions:
a) Why were the four children sent away from London? (2)
b) Why was Lucy afraid of the professor? (2)
c) Why did Lucy decide to go to bed? (2)
d) What did Peter suggest at the end and why? (2)
e) What did Edmund find funny and why? (2)
e) Find the synonym of ‘careful’ from the passage. (para III) (1)
f) Find the antonym of ‘courageous’ from the passage. (para III) (1)

SECTION –B (WRITING) (15 Marks)

3. You are Ritankar / Roshni living at Mayurganj, New Delhi. Write a letter to your friend telling
him about your school picnic. (6)
Or
You are Punita/ Pranay. Write an application to the Principal of your school requesting him to
issue a new almanac.
4. Your school is observing Safety Week. Design a poster on behalf of your class on ‘Safety Rules’
on road. (4)
Or
You are the Cultural Secretary of Auxium International School. Write a notice in not more
than 50 words informing the students about the Inter House Painting Competition.
5. Write a speech on the topic ‘Importance of Punctuality‘ in about 100 words to be delivered in
the morning assembly. You are Vinay/ Trisha of class VI. (5)
Or
You are the Head Boy/ Head Girl of Star International School. Write a report on Inter
House Quiz Competition in 100 words.
SECTION – C (GRAMMAR) (15 Marks)
6. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the incorrect
word and the correction against the correct question number: (4)
Incorrect Correct
Life itself are spiritual; even if you don’t meditate eg : are is
remember God . Even by you do nothing, life itself (a) ____________ / ____________
is spiritual because all life are created by nature. (b) ____________ / ____________
We learn through this life. We are in the hands with (c) ____________ / ____________
a greater divine power. Not only human beings XXXXX XXXXX
and the entire cosmos is in the hands of higher (d) ____________ / ____________
power.
7. Read the passage given below and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: (4)
On 16 May 2018 , two Napalese Sherpas _i____ their own world records for the most Everest
summits. They __ii___ the world’s highest peak for the ninth time .The most ____iii___ female
Everest climber is American Melissa Sue Arnot,, who __iv__ in reaching the top six times.
i. a) broken b) breaks c) has broken d) broke
ii a) reach b) reached c) reaching d) has reached
 iii. a) accomplishing b) was accomplished c) is accomplished d) accomplished
iv. a) was successful b) were successful c) has successful d) successfully
8. Rearrange the following jumbled words into sentences: (4)
a) important / to / everyone / it / is / education / good / have / for
b) creates / a lot / ways / life / education / of / to / ahead / go / in
c) knowledge / improves / one’s / and develops /personality /the / person /a /of /education
d) and healthy / good/ lead/ us/ to / education / helps / life
9. Do as directed: (3)
a) Rohit said to me,” Can you please give me a glass of water?” (Change into indirect speech)
b) The boys have played the game well. (Change into passive)
c) yes i have finished my work (Punctuate the given sentence)
SECTION – D LITERATURE (30 MARKS)
10. Read the following extract and answer the given questions : (4)
“Come on. If you really know the difference, why don’t you say it?’’
a) Name the lesson and the author. (1)
b) Who is the speaker? (1)
c) Why did the speaker ask him about the difference? (2)
OR
“It’s not very heavy. I’ll carry it out to the taxi. I hope you have kept something for me.”
a) Name the lesson and the author. (1)
b) Who is the speaker? (1)
c) Why was she interested in the basket? (2)
11. Answer any four of the following questions briefly: (2x4=8)
a) Why was Akbar dumb founded?
b) What treatment did the cook get during a wedding in the South?
c) What doubts did Mani express in the letter written by Rajam?
d) Who was Aunt Mabel ?
e) What kind of voices could be heard in the ‘Night of June’?
12. Why does the sadhu say’ Your fortress is an inn ‘. (6)
Or
‘The art of caricature rubs everyone on the wrong side’. Describe briefly the catastrophe at the
wedding.
13. You are Rajam. Make a diary entry on the difficulties you faced while writing a letter to Messrs
Binns. (7)
14. Give the character sketch of Rum Tum Tugger. (5)
Or
Give the character sketch of Monsieur Poirot.

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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

BOKARO STEEL CITY
Annual Examination : 2019 – 2020
Subject : English (Set-C) Code : SXEN
Max Marks : 80 Time : 3 Hrs.
Name : Class/ Sec. :
General Instructions :
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iii. All parts of each section should be written at one place.
iv. Answer in the proper sequence.
Section A: Reading (20 marks)
1. Read the following passage carefully: (12)
I. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy were four children, who were sent away from London during
the terrible war. There were air raids and bombings and London was not safe for young
children. They stayed with an old professor in a large rambling house in the countryside.
II.The professor had unkempt grey hair which not only covered his head but also most of his
face. That is what had scared Lucy, the youngest of the four. Edmund was not afraid of the
professor at all; in fact, he found the professor quite funny and could not stop giggling
because Lucy was scared of him. One evening after dinner, the children were sitting and talking
when suddenly they heard a loud sound.
‘What is that noise?’’ exclaimed Lucy .’’ The house was much larger than any other house she
lived before. The long corridor scared her.“Oh Lucy! It’s just a bird.” teased Edmund.
“No it is a bat !” said Peter.
III.The children teased Lucy who was the most cautious of them all. Lucy was so scared that
she decided to ignore them and just go to bed.
“I think we should explore the house. You never know, there might be lovely adventure waiting
for us somewhere in this house,’’ suggested Peter.
Answer the following questions:
a) Why were the four children sent away from London? (2)
b) Why was Lucy afraid of the professor? (2)
c) Why did Lucy decide to go to bed? (2)
d) What did Peter suggest at the end and why? (2)
e) What did Edmund find funny and why? (2)
e) Find the synonym of ‘careful’ from the passage. (para III) (1)
f) Find the antonym of ‘courageous’ from the passage. (para III) (1)
2. Read the following poem carefully: (8)
A Bird Came Down The Walk
By Emily Dickinson
I. A bird came down the walk –
He did not know I saw-
He bit an angle worm in halves|
And ate the fellow raw.
II. And then, he drank a Dew
From a convenient grass-
And then hopped sidewise to the wall
To let the Bettle pass.

III. He glanced with rapid eyes,

That hurried abroad-
 They looked like frightened Beads, I thought
To let the bettle pass-

IV. Like one in danger, cautious

I offered him a crumb,
And he unrolled his feathers
And rowed him softer home.
Answer the following questions:
a) Whom is the poet talking about? (1)
b) What did the bird drink? (1)
c) What did the poet offer the bird? (1)
d) How did the bird react when he offered him the crumb ? (1)
e) Whom does the poet refer as ‘fellow’? (1)
f) Why did the bird hop? (1)
g) Find the synonym of ‘looked‘ from the poem.(stanza III). (1)
h) Find the antonym of ‘brave’ from the poem. (stanza II) (1)
SECTION –B (WRITING) (15 Marks)
3. You are Ritankar / Roshni living at Mayurganj, New Delhi. You had stayed at your friend’s
house for a day when your parents were out of town for some urgent work. Write a letter to
your friend thanking him for his hospitality. (6)
Or
You are Punita/ Pranay. Write an apology letter to the Principal of your school for being late to
school.
4. Your school is observing Joy Of Giving Week. Design a poster on behalf of your class on
‘Sharing and Caring’. (4)
Or
You are the Sports Secretary of the Auxium International School. Write a notice in not more
than 50 words informing the students about the Inter House Volleyball Competition.
5. Write a speech to be delivered in the morning assembly on the topic ‘More green space (parks
and playgrounds) should be set up in the community‘ in about 100 words. (5)
Or
You are the Head Boy/ Head Girl of Magnum International School. Write a report in not more
than 100 words on the Inter House Orchestra Competition held in your school.

SECTION – C (GRAMMAR) (15 Marks)

6. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the incorrect
word and the correction against the correct question number: (4)
Incorrect Correct
Life itself are spiritual; even if you don’t meditate eg : are is
remember God . Even by you do nothing, life itself (a) ____________ / ____________
is spiritual because all life are created by nature. (b) ____________ / ____________
We learn through this life. We are in the hands with (c) ____________ / ____________
a greater divine power. Not only human beings XXXXX XXXXX
and the entire cosmos is in the hands of higher (d) ____________ / ____________
power.
7. Read the passage given below and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option: (4)
On 16 May 2018 , two Napalese Sherpas _i____ their own world records for the most Everest
summits. They __ii___ the world’s highest peak for the ninth time .The most ____iii___ female
 Everest climber is American Melissa Sue Arnot,, who __iv__ in reaching the top six times.
i. a) broken b) breaks c) has broken d) broke
ii a) reach b) reached c) reaching d) has reached
iii. a) accomplishing b) was accomplished c) is accomplished d) accomplished
iv. a) was successful b) were successful c) has successful d) successfully
8. Rearrange the following jumbled words into sentences: (4)
a) important / to / everyone / it / is / education / good / have / for
b) creates / a lot / ways / life / education / of / to / ahead / go / in
c) knowledge / improves / one’s / and develops /personality /the / person /a /of /education
d) and healthy / good/ lead/ us/ to / education / helps / life
9. Do as directed: (3)
a) Rohit said to me,” Can you please give me a glass of water?” (Change into indirect speech)
b) The boys have played the game well. (Change into passive)
c) yes i have finished my work (Punctuate the given sentence)
SECTION – D LITERATURE (30 MARKS)
10. Read the following extract and answer the given questions : (4)
“Come on. If you really know the difference, why don’t you say it?’’
a) Name the lesson and the author. (1)
b) Who is the speaker? (1)
c) Why did the speaker ask him about the difference? (2)
OR
“It’s not very heavy. I’ll carry it out to the taxi. I hope you have kept something for me.”
a) Name the lesson and the author. (1)
b) Who is the speaker? (1)
c) Why was she interested in the basket? (2)
11. Answer any four of the following questions briefly: (2x4=8)
a) Why was Akbar dumb founded?
b) What treatment did the cook get during a wedding in the South?
c) What doubts did Mani express in the letter written by Rajam?
d) Who was Aunt Mabel ?
e) What kind of voices could be heard in the ‘Night of June’?
12. Why does the sadhu say’ Your fortress is an inn ‘. (6)
Or
‘The art of caricature rubs everyone on the wrong side’. Describe briefly the catastrophe at the
wedding.
13. You are the ‘Tortoise’ of the poem ‘Slow motion is now so rare‘. Make a diary entry on how
you convinced the Snail that the things have changed and the necessary advice you gave him.
(7)
14. Give the character sketch of Rum Tum Tugger. (5)
Or
Give the character sketch of Monsieur Poirot.

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