RANAGHAT P.C. HIGH (H.S.

) SCHOOL
TEST EXAMINATION – 2023
CLASS – X
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
Full Marks – 90 TIME – 3 Hours 15 Mins
(Group - A)
A. Read the following text and answer the questions below.
Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal, fond of ease and caring little for
anything but mice and milk. But a cat has really more character than most human beings, and gets a
great deal more satisfaction out of life.
He or she is an athlete, an acrobat and a grim fighter. All day long the cat loafs about the
house, takes things easy and allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
To pass the time away he sometimes watches a mouse-hole for an hour or two-just to keep himself
from dying of boredom. People get this idea that this sort of thing is all that holds life for a cat. But watch
him as the shades of evening fall. You can see the cat as he really is.
1. Tick the correct answer. 1×5=5
i). Here the author highlight a cat's -
A) idleness. B) intelligence. C) ferocity. D) foolishness
ii). The cat roams about the house -
A) for a minute. B) for a few minutes. C) for an hour or two. D) all day long
iii). To idle the time away a cat -
A) sleeps. B) walks lazily. C) watches a mouse-hole. D) eats food
iv). The true nature of cat is revealed-
A) at dawn. B) at night. C) in the evening. D) in the afternoon
v). In the story the cat is compared with a -
A) rat. B) dog. C) human being. D) the author

2. Complete the following sentences with the information from the text. 1×3=3

i). According to the people a cat.................................................................................................................

ii). The cat engages itself in........................................................................................................................

iii). The cat takes care of.............................................................................................................................

3. Write T for true and F for false. Provide supporting sentence in support of your answer. 2×2=4
i). The cat always Watches a mouse hole.

Supporting statement.: ……………………………………………………………………………………..……

ii). Most people think that a cat is stupid.

Supporting statement.: …………………………………………………………………………………………...

B. Read the poem to answer the questions.

To grass, or leaf, or fruit, or wall,
The snail sticks close, nor fears to fall,
As if he grew there, house and all
Together.
Within that house secure he hides,
When danger imminent betides
Of storm, or other harm besides
Of weather.
Give but his horns the slightest touch,
His self-collecting power is such,
He shrinks into his house, with much
Displeasure.
Where'er he dwells, he dwells alone,
Except himself has chattels none,
Well satisfied to be his own
Whole treasure.

1. Tick the correct answer. 1×4=4

i). In his house the snail is
a) free. b) encaged. c) secure. d) captive
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ii). The snail sticks close, nor fears to
a) Descend. b) sit. c) stand. d) run
iii). The word ‘chattels’ means
a) worry. b) wrong. c) fear. d) personal belongings
iv). “When danger imminent betides” – Here the word ‘imminent’ means
a) urgent. b) fears. c) apparent. d) impending
2. Answer the following questions. 2×2=4
i). When does the snail flee faster?
Ans:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
ii). Where can the snail be seen and what does it not fear?

Ans:……………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Group -B
Read the following passage and answer the following questions.
In the olden days in England, the laws were very cruel. A man could be hanged for a very small
offence. The Sheriffs who were the keepers of the law were ignorant men and would hang a man on a
little or no evidence. Often when a man feared some punishment from the Sheriff, he would run away
to the forest. In the forest, he would join the company of other men who had come there like him. Such
men were called ‘outlaws.’ They made their living by hunting deer or by robbing travellers on the
highways.
Robin Hood was the leader of the company of outlaws who lived in the Sherwood Forest. His name
was a terror to rich travellers but he was loved by the poor, whom he saved from cruel landlords and
often helped with money. The Sheriff of the nearby town was his bitter enemy. After many attempts to
catch Robin Hood, the Sheriff one day declared in the hearing of many people, “I am willing to give half
of my wealth to anyone who will help me to catch Robin Hood."
1. Tick the correct answer. 1×10=10
i). What was the punishment for a small offence in England during the olden days?
A. Imprisonment B. Fine C. Exile D. Hanging
ii). Who were the keepers of the law in England during the olden days?
A. Judges B. Sheriffs C. Lawyers D. Politicians
iii). Why did a man run away to the forest during the olden days in England?
A. To join the army B. To hunt deer C. To rob travellers D. To escape punishment
from the Sheriff
iv). What were men called who ran away to the forest and joined other men like them?
A. Outcasts. B. Outlaws. C. Rebels. D. Renegades
v). How did Robin Hood and his company of outlaws make a living in the forest?
A. By farming. B. By fishing. C. By hunting deer. D. By mining
vi). Who did Robin Hood help with money?
A. Rich landlords. B. Travellers on the highways. C. Poor people. D. Sheriffs
vii). Who was Robin Hood’s bitter enemy?
A. Rich travellers. B. Poor people. C. The Sheriff of the nearby town. D. Other outlaws
viii). Why was Robin Hood’s name a terror to rich travellers?
A. Because he was a notorious thief
B. Because he was known to be violent
C. Because he was feared by the Sheriffs
D. Because he was a skilled archer
ix). What did the outlaws do to escape punishment from the Sheriffs during the olden days in England?
A. They surrendered themselves and paid a fine.
B. They went into hiding in the forest
C. They formed an army and fought the Sheriffs.
D. They bribed the Sheriffs
x). What did the Sheriff declare in the hearing of many people to catch Robin Hood?
A. “I am willing to give half of my wealth to anyone who will help me to catch Robin Hood.”
B. “I will give Robin Hood a pardon if he surrenders himself to me.”
C. “I will make Robin Hood the Sheriff of the town if he surrenders himself to me.”
D. “I will offer a reward to anyone who provides information about Robin Hood’s whereabouts.”

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2. Write T for true and F for false. Provide supporting sentence in support of your answer. 3×2=6
i). Robin Hood was the chief of the company.

Statement:………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii). In old days, in England a man would he hanged for little offence.

Statement:………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

iii). The frightened man would run away to the forest.

Statement:………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Answer the following questions. 2×2=4

i). Why would the people of England be hanged in old days?
Ans:……………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
ii). Who were called outlaws?
Ans:……………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Group – C (Grammar and vocabulary)

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs. (Write complete sentence) 1×3=3
a). The shop ___________________ at nine o’clock every morning. (open/opens/is opening).
b). It is I who ___________________ your guide. (Am/is/has)
c). The captain with his players _______________________ played well. (Have/has/are)
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate article and prepositions. (Write the passage to fill up your
answers) 1/2×6=3
I arrived ___________________ my cousin’s house _______________ the evening. It was freezing
cold and we had ________________ early dinner ___________________ __________ large room
whose walls and ceiling were covered _____________________ stuffed birds.
3. Do as directed. 1×3=3
a). His answer filled me with strange energy and enthusiasm. (Change the voice)
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
b). His mother said to his father, " I could buy a car last year. " (Narration change)
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
c). As soon as the thief saw the police, he ran away. (Negative)
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

4. Replace the underlined words with phrasal verb. 1×3= 3

a). The teacher told him to continue his reading.
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
b). He resembles his father.
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
c). Over-eating harms our health.
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
(List:- Act on, bear with, take after, carry on)

5. Given below are the meanings of four words from the unseen passage. Find out the nearest
meaning of those words from the passage. 2×4=8
a). the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
b). the quality or state of being prepared to do something.
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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c). Unlearned
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
d). make an effort to complete something difficult.
Ans.:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Group-D (Writing)
1. Study the following flow-chart and describe how ‘Mango-Pickle’ is prepared in 100 words. 10
(Buying mangoes-----sorting and removing rotten ones-------cleaning-------cutting into pieces--------
drying-------mixing (salt + mustard oil + chili) --------keeping on a big flat pot in the sun---------pouring
into jars.

2. Suppose you are the secretary of your school students' cultural committee. Your school is conducting
an inter-class talent search among the students of class viii to xii. Write a notice to be put in your school
informing students about the event and inviting them to participate. Your notice must include the
following hints.
(Date -- Time -- Venue -- Importance -- An appeal to the students) 10

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3. Write a meaningful paragraph using the hints below. 10
Mahesh ---- celebrat ---- 14th birthday ------ an old age home ---- family friends ----- informs home in
advance ---- delegate tasks ---- friends buy necessary things ----- arrive old age home early ---- decorate
place ----- balloon colour paper ---- inmates gathered ---- cuts cake ----- clap ---- distribute cake ----
expresses his feelings ---- get blessings ----- offer bed sheets, footwear etc ---- happy and content.

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