ENGLISH EXAMINATION MAX.

80 MARKS
TIME. 2 HOURS
A. Read the following passage and answer the questions: 8 MARKS

It is a common belief that industrialization is the main contributing factor for the degradation
of environment and human health. But this is not very true. It is the gift of industrialization
that we are able to feed such a large population. The Green Revolution took place only due to
industrialization. Urea, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. began to be produced only after
industrialization. Besides, mechanical equipment for agriculture like tractors, threshers,
combines, etc. began to be manufactured in big industries.
Industrialization is also the basis of our modern and technologically advanced world. Most of
the appliances that we use for our comfort are also produced in the industries. Moreover,
lifesaving drugs and medical equipment are also the gift of our scientific research and
industrialization.

1.Why was Green Revolution not possible without industrialization?

2. How is industrialisation related to our comfort?
3. What is the role of industrialization in saving the lives of people?
4. Industries cause a lot of pollution, still they are important. Why?

A.  Look at the following sentences. Write ‘A’ for assertive, T’ for Interrogative, ‘E’
for exclamatory and ‘Im’ for Imperative. 5 MARKS

1. Today is Babita’s birthday ___________________

2. Babita is eating a cake. ___________________
3. These flowers are colourful. ___________________
4. Why were you late to work? ___________________
5. Please sit down. ___________________

C. Write whether the sentence fragment is missing a subject or a predicate, and

complete the sentences. 8 MARKS

1. ____________ is my role model. Is the sentence missing a subject or a

predicate?
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2. Chota Bheem, the cartoon character, ____________

Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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3. Mr. Singh ____________

Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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4. ____________ went to the park.

Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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5. My favourite food ____________
Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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6. ____________ is my favourite musician. Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?

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7. My favourite game ____________

Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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8. _____________ is my favourite movie.

Is the sentence missing a subject or a predicate?
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D. Circle the subjects and underline the predicates. 10 MARKS

1. I went to Great America.

2. We should go to the movies.
3. She knows how to make jewelry.
4. We play basketball every Tuesday.
5. My pencil broke into pieces.
6. Sahil told me to read.
7. Alok stayed up late doing his homework.
8. Homework makes me happy.
9. I put my name on top of the paper.
10. The Cheetah is the fastest land animal.

E. Rewrite each of these sentences as one sentence, using the conjunctions and’,
‘or’, ‘but. The first one has been done for you. 10 MARKS

1. The sky was covered with clouds. It became dark.

The sky was covered with clouds and it became dark.

2. He is a poor man. He is honest.

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3. I like biscuits. I like chocolate.
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4. Take this book. Return it to the library.
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5. Is the story true? Is the story false?
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6. It is time to leave. I will finish my work first.
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7. You can travel by land. You can travel by air.
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8. He tried. He did not succeed.
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9. Everybody was present. Abhinav was absent.
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10. Tell me the truth. Go to the Principal.
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F. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions. 10 MARKS

1. I will not speak to you ___________ you don’t obey me.

2. Nalini went to school ___________ Manav stayed at home.
3. He must be tired ___________ he has been working the whole day.
4. You will not go to play ___________ you finish your home work.
5. He found his book. ___________ he had left it.
6. Make hay ___________ the sunshines.
7. He is short ___________ he runs very fast.
8. We cannot leave ___________ the bell rings.
9. We eat ___________ we may live.
10. Finish your breakfast. ___________ you leave.

G. Change into reported speech. 10 MARKS

(i) Rahul said, “I like fiction.”

(ii) The girl said, ‘I am writing a letter’.
(iii) The boy said to the girl, ‘I am waiting for you.’
(iv) The masons said, ‘We have finished the job.
(v) The boy said, ‘I have been selected.’
(vi) The teacher said to the girl, ‘Have you done your homework?’
(vii) The teacher said to the boy, ‘Work hard.’
(viii) The man said, ‘I have lost my bag.’
(ix) The traveller said, ‘Where is the nearest inn?’
(x) I said to him, “Will you help me?’

H. Write a letter to your sister congratulating her on success in the

examination. 6 MARKS

I. Write an application to the principal of your school requesting him to grant

you two days’ leave to attend your brother’s marriage. 6 MARKS

J. Write a composition on topic “HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY. 7MARKS