A.R.

R MATRIC HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

KUMBAKONAM
CYCLE TEST- 1
SUB: ENGLISH STD: XII
TIME: 1.00 HR MARK: 30
PART- I
I) choose the synonyms of the underline words in the sentences. (3x1=3)
1. My companion spoke to the boy.
a) Relative b) friend c) philosopher d) boss
2. Two small boys stopped us on the outskirts of Verona.
a) Outlines b) borders c) roads d) centers
3. with our arms and provender, load and load.
a) Package b) weapons c) food d) supplies
II) Choose the correct antonyms words in the sentences.
4. Nicola was glaring at his brother in vexation.
a) Confusion b) anger c) surprise d) happy agreement
5. Usually, we hire bicycles.
a) Chiefly b) mostly c) unusually d) typically
6. Boys look too skinny.
a) Small b) tiny c) fat d) slim
PART-I (SECTION-A) (5x1=5)
7. Choose the tri- syllabic word from the following.
a) Astrology b) wisdom c) hospital d) morality
8. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the given root word (_____cast).
a) tri- b) with- c) fore- c) counter-
9. Form a new word by adding a suitable suffix to the given root word (visible____).
a) – tion b) –sion c) –ity d) –ness
10. Fill the correct homophones in the bracket.
A ________ student will act according to his ________ (conscious/ conscience)
11. Choose the correct expansion for the word INSAT.
a) International satellite b) Indian national satellite c) International space and technology.
PART- II
12. Describe the steps to prepare a good coffee. (1x3=3)
13. Complete the proverbs. (2)
Don’t judge a book by its _______. (Page/ cover / title)
_____ is always greener on the other side of the fence. (The flower/ the plants/ the grass)
PART- III
III) Answer the following questions. 2X2=4
14. Our gates were strong our walls were thick
So smooth and high, no man could win.
a) How safe was the castle? b) Mention the alliterative words?
15. We could do nothing, being sold.
a) Why did they feel helpless? b) Why couldn’t they do anything?
IV) Answer the following questions. 5x2=10
16. Explain the story “two gentlemen of Verona” by your own words with proper narration.
17. How safe was the castle? How was it conquered?