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Vocabulary 1 Marks SL No A B
Vocabulary 1 Marks SL No A B
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(6) Determine - de-ter-mine
(7) Primary - pri-ma-ry
6) Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate words given in the bracket
(Homophones)
(1) Ramesh has a __________in his bag. Roopa has __________to Mangaluru (bean /
been)
(2) Vinod’s ______is a doctor. The____ light is good for plants. (son/sun)
(3) All living beings are made of ________.The sea _____ a[re found on the seashore
(cells/shells)
(4) The ________ gave a speech on the ceremony Gandhiji Jayanti as Gandhiji was
a man of ________ (principal /principle)
(5) Ambika is a member of Rani Channamma ________ . David is a member of the
dance ________ (troop/ troupe)
(6) Dr Vishaka treated many ________ today. Nurse Pameela has a lot of
________(patients/ patience)
(7) The coat was put on a ________. Airplanes are kept in a ________(hangar /
hanger)
(8) There are seven days in a ________. If we don’t eat properly we will become
________ (week / weak)
(1) Varsha’s calculation was accurate while Nazir’s calculation was ________
Ans: inaccurate.
(2) Prince Siddarth’s argument was just but Dev Datta’s argument was ________
Ans : unjust
(3) Your story is believable. Her story is ______ Ans : Unbelievable
(4) The children should have shown gratitude to their teachers. The shouting was a
sign of ________. Ans : Ingratitude
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(5) My sister’s chair is very comfortable. My chair is _______.
Ans: Uncomfortable.
(6) The merchant was an honest man. But his wife was a_____ woman.
Ans : dishonest
(7) The girls sat and waited with patience for the dance to start. But the boys
showed their ________ Ans : impatience.
(8) The ghee that Shambu sells is pure whereas, the ghee that we get at the shop is
________ Ans : impure
(9) We want proper documents to get admissions. You will not get admission with
________ documents Ans :improper
(10) The freedom fighters respected Gandhiji. They showed ________ to the British.
Ans : disrespected.
2 x 2 Marks
(1) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:
Once addressing a huge gathering Dayanand Saraswati thundered, “Your
ancestors were not uncivilized men living in forest. They were great men who
enlightened the world, your history is not a story of defeats. It is the story of the
conquerors of the world. Your history is not a story of defeats. The Vedas are
immortal truth which shaped mighty souls like Sri Rama and Sri Krishna. Arise,
awake and be proud of your glorious history. Take inspiration from it to model the
present. Shame upon your modern education which fills you with contempt for your
ancestors.”
(2) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follows:
Bankim Chandra would never sacrifice justice and self-respect. The arrogance
of white men never frightened him. When he was a deputy magistrate, he had a
superior officer called Munroe, who was the commissioner of Kolkata. On his
morning walk, one day, Bankim Chandra met Munroe near Eden Garden. A British
Officer in those days expected, every Indian Official to show him respect by bowing
modestly before him. But Bankim Chandra just walked past him saying “Good
Morning” politely. Munroe was enraged. That evening Bankim Chandra received an
order transferring him to a far off place.
Questions:
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(24) What was the result of the polite “Good Morning”, to Munroe?
(25) What do you think of the incident?
ANSWERS:
1) How lovely these flowers are !
2) Why does the bee sit on the flower?
3) What can be achieved by working together?
4) Science is the indispensable guardian and caretaker.
5) What a powerful concentration of mind Narendra had !
6) Did you go to school yesterday?
7) Did you hear him?
8) She can speak English.
9) Where he is sleeping?
10) Swami had always slept beside his granny.
GRAMMAR (LANG-USE)
QUESTION TAG
1 Marks
1) I have applied for the job, ________________? Ans: haven’t I?
2) I am the captain, ________________? Ans: aren’t I?
3) Don Anselmo did not accept the money, ________________? Ans: did he?
4) Anant felt very happy, ________________? Ans: didn’t he?
5) She will never make the mistake, ________________? Ans: won’t she?
6) Babu couldn’t face the cow, ________________?Ans: could he ?
7) Let us sit under the tree, ________________?Ans: shall we?
8) Your mother cooks well, ________________?Ans: doesn’t she?
9) She doesn’t read fast, ________________?Ans: does she?
10) Lift the table, ________________? Ans: won’t you?
Read the given conversation and chose the language function of the
underlined word.
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Conductor : Sir, there is no stop near the Museum. You get down at
Saptagiri circle and walk. It is very close to the circle.
Read the conversation and fill in the blanks with correct ‘If clause choosing
from the gives alternative
Ramesh : If you had taken umbrella _____ stayed fit and fine
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Aruna : Yes, but I expected more
Karim : I have told you many times to drive slow, but you never do
that.
Kiran : If I had taken it seriously, I ______ missed the accident.
1) Don Anselmo wore ______ same faded coat, carried the same stick and was
accompanied ______ the boy again. Ans: the, by
2) He bought ____ pen. He gave it ____ his best friend. Ans: a, to
3) I sent ____ messenger ____ to the mountains for Don Anselmo. Ans: a, up
4) Lakshmi is _____ advocate. She is ____ lady _____ principles Ans: an, a, of
5) Renuka went _____ market to buy vegetables. But ____ market was so crowded
that she returned without vegetables. Ans: to, the
6) Wangjia lay on ____ ground and began ____ crawl forward Ans: the, to
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9) I think you are not well. You _____ go home.
a) Will b) Can c) Could d) Shall Ans: Can
10) I’ll lend you my book. But you _____ return it by evening.
a) Could b) Can c) Must d) Ought Ans: Must
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14) Interest : I have a great interest in learning English
15) Bravery : Shivaji exhibited his bravery in the battle field.
Use the following words as verb in sentence of your own 1 mark
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e) My parents are in America, they are coming next week.
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2) No other animal is as huge as the elephant. _____ Positive
A: The elephant is huger than any other animal. _____ Comparative
The elephant is the hugest animal. _____ Superlative
5) No other sight was as shocking as this that man ever _____ Positive
seen.
A: This was a more shocking than any other sight that man _____ Comparative
ever seen.
This was the most shocking sight that man ever seen. _____ Superlative
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6) You are very young. You cannot marry now.
You are too young to marry now.
You are so young that you cannot marry now.
Look at the picture given below. Write a description or an account of what the picture suggests
to you in a paragraphs
1 x 3 Marks
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LONG QUESTION (PROSE)
4 Marks
1) How can you say that Satish became popular all over the world?
Or
Ans: Physical disability is only a state of mind is proved by Satish Gujral. In his
childhood, he lost his balance on a rickety bridge, his head and both the legs were
badly injured, several operations were performed, his legs were healed but he
remained weak. He suffered from frequent bouts of fever and infection. The world
remained silent for him when had hearing problem. He lost his sense of hearing. The
doctors were unable to do anything. He had great interest in painting and drawing.
Through a little fussy in the beginning, his father provided him all the materials for
painting and he became a famous painter. Now he is among the foremost artists of
India and one of the foremost artist who is accomplished in painting, sculpture,
architecture as well as in writing. His works have been exhibited in prestigious
museums and he has been awarded the Order of the Crown from Belgium. He has
also been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan.
LONG QUESTION (POEM)
4 marks
This poem is written by Ruskin Bond.
In this poem, the poet expresses how an old woman keeps her childish habit
and desire in her old age. The poet calls his grandma as genius because she could
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climb trees even at the age of sixty two (62). Ever since her childhood, she had this
The family members, neighbours and well-wishers told her to stop climbing the
trees. They told her to lead a graceful life in old age but grandma laughed and said
she would grow disgracefully. She learnt to climb trees from her brother at an early
age of six (6). One day, when her family members were in town, she climbed the tree
but could not come down, somehow she was rescued. The doctor advised her a week
bed rest, she felt it was like in hell. After recovery, she told her son that she wanted
a house on the tree top. Her son immediately started the work and made a beautiful
house with windows and a door. She was given food and wine. Sitting there, she
used to eat and drink with her grandson and lived there happily.
MEMORIZATION OF POEM
4 Marks
William Shakespeare
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BLIND BOY
WRITING
PROFILE WRITING
4 Marks
Given below is a profile of Dr Kushal. Write a paragraph using the same.
Age : 55 years,
Qualification : M. B. B. S., M. D
Profession : Physician
Working place : Amruta Multi Specialty Hospital, Bangaluru
Reasons for popularity: committed to his work,
loves the patients, always available.
Profession : Scientist
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Awards won : Nobel prize for his work an scattering of light and his discovery
of the effect of light Rays (Raman Effect).
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LETTER WRITING (OFFICIAL)
5 marks
Imagine that you are Sarala or Shyam, a student of Govt. High School,
Chickmagalore. Write a leave-note to your Headmaster. Use the clues given
below.
Sister's wedding- at a temple in Udupi- going there the previous day-so leave
for three days:
From:
Shyam,
Standard 10A,
Govt.High School,
Chickmagalore.
22 November, 2019.
To,
The Headmaster,
Govt. High School,
Chickmaglore.
Respected Sir,
My parents have arranged the wedding of my sister and the function will
be held at Sri Govinda Temple, Udupi on 4 December, 2019. We all are going
there on 3 December. We will be returning to Chickmagalore only on 5
December. So, I humbly request you to grant me leave for three days.
Thanking you.
Yours obediently,
Shyam.
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LETTER WRITING (OFFICIAL)
From:
Padmini Rao,
12, P.S.Road,
K.R. Extension,
HASSAN.
14 Nov, 2019.
To,
The Manager,
K.S.R.T.C.,
Hassan,
Sir,
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
Padmini Rao.
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PERSONAL LETTER
Write a letter to your friend inviting him or her to your School day.
From:
Santhosh,
S.M.S.High School,
Sindagi.
3 Dec. 2019.
My dear Shashi,
I am fine here. How are you? I got your letter yesterday. I was very happy
to read it. Our third tests are over and I am very happy to write that I scored
top marks in all the subjects. We have decided to celebrate our School-Day on
27 December, 2019. The function will start with the flag hoisting at 10 a.m., by
Prof. Nagesh Reddy of a nearby college professor. The stage function will be
starting at 10.45. Dr. Nagendra Rao, an eminent doctor of our town will
preside over the function. There will be dances and short plays. I welcome you
to our school-day. Please come here on 26 December. I will give you company.
Please come and make me happy.
Convey my regards to your parents.
Please reply me.
Yours lovingly,
Santhosh.
Address:
To Mr. Shashiraj,
Standard 10 B,
S.N.V.High School, Karkala.
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LETTER FORMAT OFFICIAL
From
________________
_____________________
Date: ________
To,
________________
_____________________
Respected Sir,
Subject:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Thanking you
Signature
Date: ________
To,
________________
_____________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Yours lovingly,
Signature.
Address:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
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