QUARTERLY EXAMINATION 2023 A

CLASS 11 LANGUAGE – PART II - ENGLISH

Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : 90

Instructions : (1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of fairness,
inform the Hall Supervisor immediately.

(2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.

Notes : (i) This question paper contains four parts

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PART I
I. Answer all the questions. (20x1=20)

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Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences.
1. The grandmother accepted her seclusion with resignation.
(a) connection (b) unity (c) isolation (d) dealings
2. They offered their heartfelt felicitations.
(a) criticism (b) disfavour (c) refusal (d) compliments
3.
(a) exceptional (b) ordinary
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The performance of the students is mediocre.
(c) excellent (d) very good

Choose the appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences.
4. The common link of friendship was snapped.
(a) attached (b) broke (c) changed (d) repeat
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5. Indignant at her husband’s behaviour, she decided to teach him a lesson.
(a) happy (b) resentful (c) dislike (d) angry
6. She was worried because she had heard of expensive things in America.
(a) dear (b) cheap (c) costly (d) valuable

7. Choose the word that can be placed after ‘dream’ to form a compound word.
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(a) world (b) out (c) over (d) slow

8. Form a derivative by adding a suitable suffix to the root word ‘manage’.
(a) -al (b) -ic (c) -ment (d) -ful
9. Add a suitable prefix to the root word ‘different’.
(a) un- (b) in- (c) -ment (d) -ful
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10. Choose the expanded form of ‘ISRO’.

(a) International Space Research Organisation (b) Indian Space Research Organisation
(c) Indian Service Research Organisation (d) International Service Research Organisation
11. Choose the clipped form of the word ‘perambulator’.
(a) peram (b) bulator (c) lator (d) pram
12. Choose the right definition for the given term ‘gynaecologist’.
(a) a doctor who treats diseases of women (b) a doctor who treats mental problems
(c) a doctor who treats children’s diseases (d) a doctor who treats eye problems
13. Identify the correct sentence pattern of the following sentence - “He invited a few students and
elders.”
(a) SVOC (b) SVCA (c) SVOA (d) SVCO
14. Pick out the trisyllabic word from the given options.
(a) historical (b) fantastic (c) comprehensive (d) pretty
15. Fill in the blank with a correct modal / semi-modal auxiliary verb.
Nirmala _________ write perfectly when she was seven.
(a) must (b) used to (c) need (d) will
16. Choose the correct preposition from the given options. He remembers appointments __________

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lunch and dinner.
(a) for (b) from (c) at (d) over
17. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in the following sentence. The boxer fouled his opponent

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by hitting him below the belt.
(a) casual interpretation (b) induce anger (c) unfair behaviour (d) overconfidence
18. Fill in the blank with the appropriate determiner.
He has ______ books to read in his free time.
(a) much (b) every 01 (c) any (d) many
19. Fill in the blank with the correct tense form.
The Prime Minister __________ for America to meet the delegates tomorrow.
(a) will leave (b) left (c) have left (d) leave
20. Fill in the blank for the following sentence by choosing the correct prepositional phrase from the
given options.
She is an amazing director __________ being a wonderful actor.
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(a) owing to (b) in addition to (c) a part of (d) in case of

PART II
Section – 1
II. Answer any four of the following. (4x2=8)
Read the following poetic lines.
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21. Cocktail face, with all their conforming smiles Like a fixed portrait smile
a. Explain ‘cocktail face’. b. Identify the figure of speech used here.
22. When snaps the knee and cracks the wrist
a. How do the players play? b. Mention the figure of speech used here.
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23. Their thoughts I cannot measure.

a. What does the author can’t measure? b. Write the words in alliteration.
24. Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And ’tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.
a. What is primrose? b. Pick out the rhyming words.
25. Who take the field in gaudy pomp
And maim each other as they romp
 a. What do you mean by gaudy? b. Whom does ‘they’ refer to?
26. How to laugh, for my laugh in the mirror
Shows only my teeth like a snake's bare fangs!
a. What is the meaning of fangs? b. What does the poet compare with fangs?

Section – 2
III. Answer any three of the following questions. (3x2=6)
Do as directed.
27. The coach trained the team. (Change the voice)
28. The fruits are being harvested by the farmers. (Change the voice)

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29. If she had enough support, she would win the election. (Rewrite the sentence starting with ‘Had’)
30. If I _______ (be) an English teacher, I ______ (teach) (Fill in the blanks with the correct tense)

PART III

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Section – 1
IV. Explain any two of the following with reference to the context. (2x3=6)
31. “Athletes, I’ll drink to you,
Or eat with you,
Or anything except compete with you”. 01
32. “In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.”
33. “I have learned to wear many faces
Like dresses”. – home face
Section – 2
IV. Answer any two of the following questions in not more than 30 words. (2x3=6)
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34. What was the happiest time of the day for grandmother?
35. How did Mary Kom manage to get financial support for her trip to the USA?
36. Who are the citizens of ‘dream land’? Why?

Section – 3
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V. Answer any three of the following. (3x3=9)

37. Expand the following News headlines.
(a) ISRO launched the Chandrayan 3.
(b) Students rally on dengue awareness.
(c) Praggnanandhaa's inspiring run at the Chess World Cup.
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38. You are Raju / Priya, secretary of the fine arts club, ABC Hr. Sec. School. Your school is planning
to organise a drawing competition for classes VI to XII. Write a notice about the drawing
competition.

39. Build a dialogue of a minimum of three exchanges between two friends about the preparation for
exams.

40. Write a message to the English teacher, requesting him/her to send model question papers for the
annual exam.
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41. Answer the following in a paragraph of about 150 words. (7x5=35)
(a) The grandmother played a vital role in the author’s formative years. Explain.
OR
(b) Why was Mary Kom named the ‘Queen of Boxing’ and ‘Magnificient Mary’?
42. Answer the following in a paragraph of about 150 words.
(a) ‘Once upon a time’ is nothing but a criticism of modern life – justify this statement.
OR
(b) Bring out the message conveyed in the poem “Lines Written in the Early Spring” by William

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Wordsworth.
43. Write a paragraph by developing the following hints:
(a) Policeman on Patrol – sees a figure standing in a doorway – approaches – talks – the man lights

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his cigar – talks about the agreement – the walk and talk – bright lights of a drug store – takes him
into custody – a note from Jimmy.
OR
(b) Sletherby’s travels in a train – co-passenger under pressure – searches - feels dissatisfied – talks
with Sletherby – introduces himself – second son of Mrs. Saltpen Jago – describes his rest –
Sletherby doubts – refuses to lend money.

44.
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Write a summary or make notes of the following passage.
(a) Reading is a key to learning. It’s a skill that everyone should develop in their life. The ability
to read enables us to discover new facts and opens the door to a new world of ideas, stories and
opportunities. We can gather ample information and use it in the right direction to perform various
tasks in our lives. The habit of reading also increases our knowledge and makes us more intellectual
and sensible. It’s fun to read different types of books. By reading the books, we get to know the
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people of different areas around the world, different cultures and traditions. Reading is an
indispensable skill. It is fundamentally interrelated to the process of education. Thus, the
development of good reading habits and skills includes students’ ability to write.
45. (a) Write a letter to the district collector, inviting him to preside over your School's Annual Day.
OR
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(b) Write a letter to your friend, congratulating him/her for winning the championship trophy in
tennis.
46. (a) Read the following sentences, spot the error and rewrite the sentences correctly.
(i) One of the student is creative.
(ii) We met an European.
(iii) The boys find the ball between the leaves yesterday.
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(iv) Rekha has been working for morning.

(v) The students plays in the ground.
OR
(b) Fill in the blanks.
(i) He wants to go outside, ________ the ________ is wet or dry. (weather, whether)
(ii) The players _______ (play) football for a long time. (Use the correct tense form)
(iii) I _______ play the guitar. (Use suitable Modal auxiliary)
(iv) In the army, soldiers ________ obey their officers. (Use suitable Modal auxiliary)
47. (a) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
It is difficult to imagine a life without modern gadgets. Modern gadgets are electronically
simplified applications that have been designed to make our lives simple and convenient.
The gadgets, over the years, have gained so much popularity and wide use. Every day,
new gadgets are launched in the market with the sole purpose of serving and we become
proud to own a few of these. Gadgets are very important for a modern family, where both
husband and wife are working and do not have much time at their disposal. Gadgets come
to their rescue and save a lot of time. Today, we find that teens go crazy over gadgets and

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whenever they find something new, they don’t get peace, till they are able to check out
the features in it. It is good to use gadgets in our lives, but only to a certain limit. Everyone

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must spend some time with family members instead of being engrossed in mobiles and
other gadgets.
Questions
(i) What are modern gadgets?
(ii) How are gadgets important for a modern family?
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(iii) How do you know teens go crazy over gadgets?
(iv) To what extent should we use gadgets in our life?
(v) Have gadgets gained popularity among people?
OR
(b) Build a dialogue of a minimum five exchanges between a student and a librarian, asking for a
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membership.
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