NALANDA COLLEGE – COLOMBO 10

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
UNIT TESTS - UNIT 2

TIME – 1½ HOURS
GRADE - 10

Name: …………………………………………. Class: ………………….

1. Read the dialogues and answer the questions

Dialogue 1
A: Excuse me! Is there a hospital here?
B: Yes, there's one near here.
A: How far is it to the hospital?
B: It's not far, maybe about 250 yards.
A: Can you give me directions to the hospital?
B: It's that way. Go straight ahead. Take a right at the junction. Take the second left. You
can see the hospital on your right.
A: Thank you.

Mark the way with arrows that "A" should go to get to the hospital and mark the hospital
with a red cross ​(​+​)​ ​at the correct place

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 Dialogue 2
A: Can you give me directions to the Chinese restaurant?
B: Sure. Do you know the supermarket ?
A: Yes.
B: When you get to the supermarket, take the second left. You'll pass a cinema and the
Chinese restaurant is next to the cinema on your right.
B: Thank you very much.
A: Go slow, there are many schools on the way.
B: I really want to thank you for your help.
A: Not at all.

Follow the directions that "B" gives to the Chinese restaurant and mark the Chinese
restaurant on the following map. Mark the supermarket and the cinema too.

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Dialogue 3
A: Can you tell me how to get to the “Osusala” from here?
B: I’m sorry. I’m not from here. So I don’t know my way around. But I know a pharmacy near
here.
A: How far is it from here?
B: It’s about one kilometer.
A: Will you please tell me where the pharmacy is?
B: Go straight and turn right after the petrol shed. Take this road. Go past the car park. You
can see the town hall on your left and you can see the pharmacy on your right in front of
the town hall.
A: Many thanks.

Follow the instructions that “B” gives and mark all the places that “B” describes.

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2. Read the following description and complete the data sheet

Japan is an East Asian country located in the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo is the capital and
Yokohama and Osaka are the other popular big cities. There are 128 million people in Japan
and it is the 10th largest population in the world.
Japanese is the major language. However English is spoken in Tokyo and other large
cities but it is less usual in rural areas. Shintoism and Buddhism are the main religions.
There is a Christian minority.
There is a red dot on the white background in their national flag and that red dot is
known as “Hinomaru” (sun disc). The white part stands for peace and honesty. The red dot
is for hardness, bravery, strength and valour.
Japan has the world’s third largest economy and their main exports are vehicles,
computer parts, chemicals, scientific instruments and watches. Their monetary unit is yen.
Swimming, soccer and baseball are the popular sports among boys and swimming,
ballet dance, tennis and badminton are popular sports among girls in Japan.
The head of state is Emperor.

DATA SHEET
Name of the country :
Population :
Capital :
Language (s) :
Religion (s) :
National Flag :
Economy :
Monetary unit :
MAin exports :

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3. This is an email written by your class teacher.

Subject :- Get well letter to the student - Nimal

Dear student Nimal,

I came to know from one of your friends that you are back home from hospital and in
better way now. We all know that pneumonia is a serious illness and you should really be
careful in its treatment. Please follow the doctor’s advice carefully and do look after
yourself. I hope you return to school as soon as possible.

I wish you speed recovery

Your class teacher

Mr. R. Gamage

Imagine that you are Nimal and write a reply to your class teacher.

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4. Underline the collective nouns in this passage. The first one has been done for you.

A ​company of actors flew from England to the U.S.A. to cast in a new Harry Potter
movie. On arrival, they were greeted with bouquets of flowers and the board of directors.
“I hope, young man, you slept well. I’d like to explain a few things before we leave
this airport.” said the managing director.
“I believe that you are going to require a sheaf of arrows. Please remember that the
safety of the team of horses is paramount in that particular scene. If not, then you better
start praying for a host of angels to protect you.”

Paramount - adj. - more important than anything else

5. Match the collective noun with its group by writing the letter in the space. The first one has
been done for you.

Collective noun Answer Group of unit

1. An agenda d a. of lawyers signed the legal

2. Clouds b. of stars were seen by me as I

3. Departments c. of singers rehearsed in the

4. Firms d. of tasks is on my desk

5. Galaxies e. of fans cheered for their hockey

6. Crowds f. of butterflies

7. Groups g. of students followed the instruction

8. Classroom h. of health and welfare met to discuss about

the new hospital

9. A kit i. of pigeons flew into the compound

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Now write complete sentences with the pairs matched. Follow the example.

Example:- An agenda of tasks is on my desk.

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6. Match the collective noun with its group by writing the letter in the space. The first one has
been done for you.

Collective noun Answer Group of unit

1. a litter e a. of lions

2. a swarm b. of pigeons

3. a troop c. of sheep, birds etc.

4. a drove d. of chicken

5. a pride e. of puppies

6. a pack f. of bees, flies etc.

7. a bunch g. of monkeys

8. a kit h. of wolves, dogs etc.

9. a school i. of cattle, elephants, goats, cows etc.

10. a brood j. of pigs

11. a flock k. of whales

12. a herd l. of ducks

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7. Read and enjoy the poem

A House of Elephants

I’m thinking
really hard now.
Just trying to use
some common sense!
Hmmm…….what is the
name for a group
of elephants?
I know it’s not a
house of elephants
and a hall of elephants
sounds a little goofy!
Well, if it isn’t a house
and, it isn’t a hall,
then what is it?

It’s a herd
of elephants!

H-e-r-d
Okay, now I see!