ENGLISH Unit Test - 1 Class : 11 Marks : 50 Time : 130 hrs. 1 Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined word from the options given below. 3e1=3 and | do claim to represent him in all his ruggedness. a) toughness b) weakness c) brightness d) seriousness ~~» We treated it like the fables of the prophets she used to tell us. a) tales b) theories c) sayings —_d) experiences as is customary laid her on the ground. a) waditional b) modern) fashionable d) religious I Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined word from the options given below. 2x1=2 4. The happiest moment were with her sparrows whom she fed with frivelous rebukes. a) serious —_b) harmless) funny d) decent 5. She carried several stale chappattis . . a) Rotten b) fresh ©) dried d) raw IIL Choose the correct articles. 4na2-2 6) Anna was born in _____ Kancheepuram. a)an b)a c)the d) Noarticle De — Buckingham Palace is in England. aja b) an. c) No article d) the 8)_____ child needs love as affection. _a)the b)a_c)an d) Noarticle Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners. 9) The team performed _____ task in an excellent manner. IV. Write a word using the prefix or suffix given: 4xy2=2 10) honest a)dis ben — ere d) mal 11) animate a)de yun ein d)re 12) regular a)ance b)able ful ~— ity 13) peace a)ous —b)ness —c)ment_—d) ful ‘Complete the sentences by choosing a suitable word from those given in the brackets: 2m1=2 14) There is a ____ about a rat whose _ was caught in a trap. (tail / tale) 15) Have you ever ___ such a beautiful ___ ? (scene/seen) V. Read the lines given below and answer the questions that follow. 61-6 16) ‘Most of all, | want to relearn How to laugh, for my laugh in the mirror Shows only my teeth like a snake's bare fangs!" i) Why does the poet want to relearn how to laugh?vu. ii) Whom does the poet want to relearn from? iii) Mention the figure of speech used here, 1) ‘But now they only laugh with their teeth, While their ice-block-cold eyes...’ i) Who are ‘they? ii) Explain: ice-block-cold eyes iii) Identify the figure of speech used here. Answer the following. 18) What was the daily routine of the grandmother at home? 19) Where did the author study in his childhood? Why did the grandmother accompany the author to school? 20) The grandmother was strong-minded. Justify. Explain the following lines with reference to the context. 21) "Once upon a time, son They used to laugh with their eyes: 22) “I want to be what I used to be" Answer the following questions in about 100 - 150 words each. 3*5=15 23) The grandmother played a vital role in the author's formative years. Give your own example of how elders have a positive influence on the younger generation. Include examples from the story also. 24) This poem is nothing but a criticism of modern life. Justify this statement. Write a paragraph by developing the following hints. 25) Two friends - made a pact meet after twenty years ~ Bob arrived - spoke to policeman on beat - tall man came - claimed to be Jimmy wells - Bob realised - not his friend - policeman in plainclothes - arrested Bob, a noted criminal - policeman on beat - real Jimmy Wells - hesitated to arrest friend = sent another with a note. 26) Prepare a notice to be displayed on the notice-board of your school for the students of Class 11, informing them about the educational tour that has been arranged for them the next month. 3x1=3 3x3=9 2x356 Tetra ninietitit