DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL CLA SS: V II

INSTRUCTIONS P RE M ID - TE RM [ P T – 1]
Read all the questions carefully before attempting them. Write using only blue/black ink.
Duration: 2 HOURS. Avoid writing anything/ticking answers in the question paper. SUB JE CT: E NGL ISH
Attach graph paper/map etc. (if any) in between the main answer booklet.
Friday, July 19. 2019

SESSION: 2019-20 MAX. MARKS: 40

333333MARKS:222370
General Instructions: 77760
i) This Paper consists of four sections:
Section ---A Reading 8 Marks
Section ---B Writing 12 Marks
Section ---C Grammar 8 Marks
Section – -D Literature 12 Marks
ii) Attempt all questions.
iii) Do not write anything in the question paper.
iv) All the questions must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the
answer sheet provided to you.
v) Attempt all questions in each section before going on to the next section.
vi) Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

SECTION – A
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: [5]
A Tool for Emotional Wellbeing
(1) It is said that the ingredients to master any language are just four - listening, speaking, reading
and writing. We all listen and speak. Reading and writing, though, are not as common because
most students miss out on these two important skills, they find it difficult to express themselves.
To bring back the habit of reading and writing and to help them improve their language, why not
adopt an inexpensive tool – journaling?

(2) Journaling is one of the easiest and cheapest hobbies in terms of

monetary investments but its rewards are countless. One simply needs a
pen, a diary and the world to interact with. Whether it’s one’s routine, a
travelogue for a movie experience, expressing gratitude or reminiscing
about a childhood. Anything worth your fancy and imagination can be
recorded.

(3) Why not develop habit of investing just five minutes into the exercise so that our mind does
not carry clutter? It weeds out the unnecessary. It enhances creativity and develops and elevates
our diction.

(4) Psychiatrists, the world over, have started prescribing journaling as a way to good mental
health. Whatever haunts your mind, whether it is fear, hurt, apprehension, premonition or
conjecture, when written, relieves the worries and anxieties and leaves the mind in a good
working condition. It certainly boosts your mind. Journaling when done with gratitude will not
only make us happy but will also keep us in good humour. There are countless blessings, from

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getting mother’s love and father’s affection to getting meals in a day. Good clothes to wear and
good school to attend. What if one was born in a refugee camp or in a war-torn country?

(5) Journaling works to develop rational and analytical thinking. The mind starts using the left
side of the brain as well. Good analysis develops a grasp over a subject and equips us better to
take up challenges. In the process we come face to face with our innate strengths and weaknesses,
the areas where we need to work upon. It improves the working memory and keeps depression at
bay. One begins to enjoy solitude which in itself a positive attribute.

Source : Teacher Plus (April 2019)

i. Name the important ingredients to master any language? [1]

ii. Why is journaling an inexpensive tool? [1]
iii. What are the benefits of journaling according to the psychiatrists? [1]
iv. Why should journaling be done with gratitude? [1]
v. “Journaling works to develop rational and analytical thinking.”What part of speech is the
underlined word in the given statement? [½]
vi. Find a word from the paragraph (2) which means the same as a feeling of thanks. [½]

2. Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions that follow: [3]
When up aloft
I fly and fly,
I see in pools
The shining sky,
And a happy bird
Am I, am I!

When I descend
Towards their brink
I stand, and look,
And stoop, and drink,
And bathe my wings,
And chink and prink.

When winter frost

Makes earth as steel
I search and search
But find no meal,
And most unhappy
Then I feel.

But when it lasts,

And snow still fall,
I get to feel
No grief at all,
For I turn to a cold stiff
Feathery ball!

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i. What does the robin see in pools? [1]

ii. What sorrow does the winter bring? [1]
iii. What is the rhyme scheme of the second stanza? [½]
iv. Find a poetic device in the line “Am I, am I”. [½]

SECTION – B
3. Discipline is highly valuable in our every walk of life. We have to follow it all time whether
we are in the school, home, office, or other places. It is the most important necessity of the
happy and peaceful life. Write a paragraph on ‘Importance of Discipline in Our Life’ in
about 100 words. [5]

4. You are Rohit / Ria. Write an email in about 120-150 words to

your friend to change his food habits. Ask him to use more and
more veggies and fruits in his food and avoid the junk food at
all cost.
You may use the following format: [7]
Date:
From:
To:
Subject:

OR
You are Mahim/Mahima Jain, of Don Bosco School, Dehradun, Last week in your school
an interesting Thursday Activity titled ‘Cooking without Fire’ was conducted. Each section
prepared various delicacies and served them to the judges in the most decorous way. The
winners were awarded with certificates in the special assembly. Write a local newspaper
report covering the details of the activity.

SECTION – C
5. Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with correct phrasal verbs:
[½x6=3]

go through put up fall back show up come through run into

cut out lay down
When I started from home, little did I think I would (i) ________ an old friend of mine, in the
market. This was Ayush, the boy I hadn’t been able to (ii) ________ with, in my school days.
In order to befriend him, I had once invited him to my house but he didn’t (iii) ________.He
seemed to be a changed person now. After the greetings, he told me to (iv) ________ a
document. He said that it was a business deal and hoped that it will (v) ________ . He wanted
to start a business so that he could (vi) ________ on it in case he lost his job.

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6. Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the words given in the brackets: [½x6=3]

Last month, ‘Fani Cyclone’ (i) _____________ (experience) in my city

for the first time and a major damage to our property and
neighbourhood (ii)_____________(cause) by its fierce winds of 250
miles per hour. It (iii)_____________ (follow) by heavy rains too.
The old Royal oak tree in our backyard (iv)_____________ (uproot)
and hurled across the roof of our house, creating a large hole
through which the rain poured in. Our living room (v)____________
(flood) by the water, which rose to a height of two feet. We heard a
loud crash and looked out the window to see that our car (vi)______________ (hit) by our
neighbour’s fallen tree.

7. Identify the verb in the following sentences and state whether it is transitive or
intransitive:
i. Shailey sneezed after a dusty storm. [½+½=1]
ii. The watchman blew his whistle. [½+½=1]

SECTION – D
8. Read the following extract given below and answer the questions that follow: [1x3=3]
“You gave me quite a start. I thought you were in Berlin. What are you
doing in my room?”
i. Who is the speaker?
ii. Who did he think was in Berlin?
iii. What was he doing in the speaker’s room?

9. Answer any two questions in 30 to 40 words each: [2x2=4]

i. “I sure hate the thought of getting rid of the big old gator”, said George. Why was he, then,
going to move Trashmasher to Everglades National Park?
ii. Why was Fowler disappointed to see Ausable ?
iii. In the poem I Remember, I Remember, why does the poet feel ‘little joy’ when compared to
his yester years?

10. Imagine you are a resident who happened to see the Trash masher tranquillized and taken
away to Everglades National Park. You were really fond of the Trash Masher. Write a diary
entry describing your feelings in not more than 100 words. [5]

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INSTRUCTIONS M ID - TE RM A SSE SSM E NT
Read all the questions carefully before attempting them. Write using only blue/black
ink. Duration: 3 HOURS. Avoid writing anything/ticking answers in the question SUB JE CT: E NGL ISH
paper. Attach graph paper/map etc. (if any) in between the main answer booklet.
Wednesday. September 18. 2019

NAME OF THE STUDENT: ____________________________________CLASS/SEC.__________

NAME OF THE INVIGILATOR: ________________________________SIGNATURE: ________

SESSION: 2019-20 MAX. MARKS: 80
General Instructions:
Section --- A Reading 20 Marks
Section --- B Writing 20 Marks
Section --- C Grammar 20 Marks
Section --- D Literature 20 Marks
i) All questions are compulsory.
ii) You may attempt any section at a time.
iii) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.

SECTION – A
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: [8]
(1) There are few things more endearing than lazy summers spent with family, and a new pup.
Our pup Scissors was a welcome addition to the family. My brother was
thrilled to bits. But the puppy, on being displaced from its mother, would
cry pitiably. My brother was deeply moved and did his utmost to make
him feel secured by sharing his bed and quilt.
(2) Scissors, a Pomeranian, had a thick snow-white fur, a lovable face and a
twitching nose- with which he sniffed all around his new home. His eyes
had a sparkle and shone in the dark. My mother gave him a nutritious diet
of eggs, chapatis, milk, rice and dalia. The pup soon grew up. He learnt to sit, shake hands, skip
the rope and respond to the sound of the chain, which meant that much-loved evening walk. But,
much to our dismay, Scissors hardly ever barked.
(3) My father was posted at Pathankot. On our summer vacation, we took our pup along. Taking
Scissors by train was quite problematic. The railway authorities put up many points of objection.
We were all very apprehensive but somehow, we reached Pathankot. On reaching the Air Force
Unit, we discovered that our Father too had kept a dog named Lucy- a jet black stray dog he had
adopted. Scissors, on seeing Lucy was quite taken in. He acted as if Lucy was his mother. Lucy in
turn, treated him like his own progeny. The two were inseparable.
(4) One fine day, we heard a loud bird’s call. It was a shrill voice. We rushed outside to find it was
actually Scissors’ first bark! Lucy had taught him to bark! After that Scissors kept on barking
delighted by his newly-acquired skill. We were elated.
(5) As Scissors matured, his bark became fierce and authoritative. No stray cow or pig could pass
our house unnoticed. Scissors would bark himself hoarse. He reigned over us; our house came to
be identified as Scissors’ House for 15 years.
Source: The Times of India

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On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the following statements: [1x3=3]
i. According to the author it’s lovely to spend a lazy summer with family and
_______________.
ii. The puppy was given a nutritious diet of _________________.
iii. Lucy was a _________________.

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences: [1x3=3]

iv. Why was it difficult to take Scissors to Pathankot by train?
v. How did Scissors react when he met Lucy for the first time?
vi. What was the skill that Scissors acquired in Lucy’s company?

Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following: [1x2=2]
vii. violent (paragraph 5)
viii. worried (paragraph 3)

2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: [7]
(1) Looking for a fun Earth Day activity? You may want to try
plogging, or picking up litter while jogging. Odd as it may sound,
the new "sport" is becoming extremely popular with runners
worldwide, many of whom are posting images of themselves and
friends holding bags of trash on social media.

(2) Derived from the word jogging and "plocka upp," the Swedish
phrase for pick up, plogging is the brainchild of Erik Alström. In
2016, after moving to Stockholm from a small ski community in northern Sweden, Alström
became increasingly agitated at the amount of trash on the road during his daily bike ride to work.
"I was shocked by the amount of junk there was in nature," he said. "The same debris could
remain on the road for several weeks without anyone picking it up, so I started picking it up. It
felt good to clean up even a small place."

(3) Other joggers soon joined Alström, and, by the end of 2016, the activity became so popular that
official "plogging" events began sprouting up all across Sweden. As #plogging became popular on
social media, the new "sport" soon spread worldwide.

(4) The official online "Plogga" group now boasts members from over 40 countries. Many school
running clubs are also getting in on the action, posting photographs of themselves after going
plogging together, or staging competitions that reward the runner with the heaviest trash bag.

(5) As it turns out, plogging is not just beneficial for the environment; it is also a more efficient
way to exercise. An average person burns about 288 calories while plogging for half an hour. This
is about 50 calories more than he/she would burn when just jogging. Additionally, the constant
squatting to pick up litter increases the plogger's flexibility, while carrying around the
increasingly heavy garbage bag helps strengthen arm muscles.
(6) This Earth Day, be sure to strap on your running shoes, grab a trash bag or two, and go
plogging. Or better still, start a plogging team at school, or around your neighborhood, and make
every day Earth Day!
Source: DOGO news (Newspaper for children)

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On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the following statements: [1x3=3]
i. Plogging is the brainchild of ________.
ii. Half an hour of plogging burns about __________ calories.
iii. The Swedish phrase "plocka upp” means ________________.

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences:

iv. In which country did plogging originate? [1]
v. Why is plogging better than jogging? [1]
vi. How can we make every day an Earth Day? [1]
vii. a. Find a synonym of the word disturbed from the passage. (paragraph 2) [½]
b. Find an antonym of the word harmful from the passage. (paragraph 5) [½]

3. Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions that follow: [5]
A bird came down the walk
He did not know I saw;
He bit an angle-worm in halves
And ate the fellow, raw.

And then, he drank a dew

From a convenient grass,
And then hopped sidewise to the wall
To let a beetle pass.

He glanced with rapid eyes

That hurried all abroad,
They looked like frightened beads, I thought;
He stirred his velvet head

Like one in danger; cautious,

I offered him a crumb,
And he unrolled his feathers
And rowed him softer home.
-Emily Dickinson

On the basis of your reading of the poem, complete the given statements: [1x2=2]
i. The poet watched a bird eat ____________.
ii. The bird drank a dew from ____________.

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences: [1x3=3]

iii. Which line in the poem tells you that the bird is watchful and alert?
iv. What did the bird do when the poet offered him a crumb?
v. What is the rhyme scheme of the second stanza?

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SECTION – B
4. When children help out with everyday tasks at home, they not only make things easier for
their parents but also gain several benefits from it. Daily chores can teach us many things.
Take hint from the idea box and write a paragraph in 80-90 words on the topic ‘Benefits
Kids Gain from Doing Daily Chores’. [5]

Idea Box
 Learn responsibility
 Gain important life skills .
 Become happy, healthy, independent adults
 Make them good citizens

5. Given below is the beginning of a story. Use this

beginning and develop the story. Don’t forget to
give your story a suitable title. [8]
Every morning I used to walk there but that day was
different. As I approached my favourite bench in the
park I saw……

6. You are Arun/Amrita Sahay living at B-94, Laxmi Nagar, Noida. Write a letter to the Editor
of The Times of India in about 150 words drawing the attention of the concerned authorities
towards the misuse and poor maintenance of public water taps and urging the public to be
careful while using them. [7]
OR
You are Suhana Jindal of class VII-J of G.D.Public School, Delhi. You have been training
hard for the upcoming Inter School Football Tournament. Last week, you were told by your
club teacher that you have not been selected in the team. Write an application to the
Principal of your school requesting him /her to allow you to participate in the tournament.

SECTION – C
7. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs from the help box: [½x8=4]
send for, write down, open up , sweep up ,
broken into, switched off , cut off , arrived at ,

Mr. George was feeling quite cheerful as he went to (i)__________his shop, but that soon
changed. As he put his key in the door he realized that something was wrong. Actually
someone had (ii) _________ the shop during the night. Although the shop had an alarm
system, but someone had (iii)________ it_________. Furthermore, the burglar had
(iv) _______ the phone so Mr. George had to go a long way down the street to a public
phone box in order to (v)__________ the police. The police (vi) __________ the shop shortly
after the shopkeeper returned. They also asked Mr. George to (vii) ____________ the name
of items that had been taken. The burglar had also broken a window but the police asked
Mr.George not to (viii) ________ the broken glass as the investigation was going on.

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8. Fill in the blanks using the correct option from the box: [½x4=2]
can must may shouldn’t

This is not the parking area. We (i)_______________ park the car here or it (ii)____________
be towed away. I (iii)__________ also see the board which warns that the vehicles
(iv) _____________not be parked in this area.

9. In the following passage fill each of the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given
in the passage: [½x8=4]
Dear Madam
I (i) _______________ (feel) that I am the ideal candidate for the Head Girl’s position in the
school. I have (ii) ______ (score) the highest marks in my class. For this position, one
(iii)______________ (need) to have the ability to be a role model for the rest of the student
body. The role of a Head Girl (iv) ________________ (be) crucial. My work ethics and
communication skills (v) _______________(be) excellent. Everyone (vi) _______________
(appreciate) when I go the extra mile to get the work done right. My parents will also
(vii) _______(support) me. I (viii)_____________ (look) forward to speaking with you in
person.

10. Given below is the process of making lime juice. Complete the following paragraph by
using the correct passive form of the verbs given in the bracket: [½x6=3]
This was how I made two glasses of lime juice for my friends the other
day. First, a lemon (i) _________(slice) into two equal halves. Then the
slices (ii) ______ (squeeze) in a squeezer. After this the juice
(iii) _________ (collect) in a mug. Finally, chilled water, sugar or salt
(iv) ________(add) and the mixture (v) ____ (stir). Then it
(vi)_________(pour) into glasses and served.

11. In the following sentences pick out the verbs and tell whether they are transitive or
intransitive. [1x3=3]

Verb Transitive/Intransitive
i. The summer heat melted my ice-cream. ______ _______________
ii. You have grown since I last saw you. ______ _______________
iii. I have thrown the rotten apples. ______ _______________

12. Read the following dialogue and report it in Indirect Speech. Write your answer in your
answer sheet against the correct blank number. [1x4=4]
Father : Why are you so tense?
Son : I have an examination tomorrow.
Father : Are you prepared for it?
Son : I am fully prepared but I am getting a little nervous.

Father asked his son (i)___________________. The son replied that

(ii)__________. His father enquired (iii) ____________. The son told
him that (iv)____________ _but he was getting a little nervous.

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SECTION – D
13. Read the following line given below and answer the questions that follow: [1x3=3]
“Yes and it will die now. And then there’ll be another outcry”
i. Who is the speaker of the above line?
ii. What does it refer to?
iii. Why does the speaker feel that ‘it’ will not be able to survive?

14. Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow: [1x3=3]

O Maharaj, O passionate heart,

Be wise, bethink you yet.
That which you lose today is lost
Till the last Sun shall set.
a. Who is the speaker of these lines?
b. What does the speaker want the king to rethink?
c. Which loss is being discussed about in the third line?

15. Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each: [2x4=8]
i. Who had actually knocked Ausable’s door? Why did he go there?
ii. In the poem ‘I Remember, I Remember’ what does the poet remember about the garden
where he used to play as a child?
iii. In ‘The First Patient’, W5 keeps pestering everyone to see her photographs. Are they worth
it? Why/why not?
iv. ‘I realized I was in a woeful condition’ who was in woeful condition and why did he think
so?
v. Which indications in the scullery made the author conclude that the rabbit had decided to
live?

16. Imagine you are one of the children in the Story ‘A Rabbit
Decides to Live’. One day, early morning, your father
brought home a cute little wild rabbit. Write a diary entry
in not more than 100 words describing the events of the
day and your own feelings when the rabbit refused to
respond to your love and affection. [6]

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INSTRUCTIONS P OST M ID - TE RM [ P T – 2 ]
Read all the questions carefully before attempting them. Write using only blue/black ink.
Duration: 2 HOURS. Avoid writing anything/ticking answers in the question paper. SUB JE CT: E NGL ISH
Attach graph paper/map etc. (if any) in between the main answer booklet.
Tuesday, December 24. 2019

SESSION: 2019-20 MAX. MARKS: 40

333333MARKS:222370 77760
General Instructions:
i) This paper consists of four sections:
Section ---A Reading 8 Marks
Section ---B Writing 12 Marks
Section ---C Grammar 8 Marks
Section – -D Literature 12 Marks
ii) Attempt all questions.
iii) Do not write anything in the question paper.
iv) All the questions must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the
answer sheet provided to you.
v) Attempt all questions in each section before going on to the next section.
vi) Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

SECTION – A
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: [5]
The simple way this Japanese town has become nearly zero-waste!
(1) At times, separating trash between paper and plastic can be
time-consuming but it's nothing compared to the recycling efforts
of residents in Kamikatsu, a small city in south western Japan. They
sort their garbage into 34 separate categories of waste. Residents
sort their trash into super-specific categories, like aluminum cans,
steel cans, paper cartons and paper flyers.

(2) In 2003, the city embarked on a rigorous zero-waste programme. The city used to burn its
trash, but eventually realised how damaging it was to the environment. This process released vast
quantities of greenhouse gases and toxins that could damage the food supply. The residents of the
town took some time to adjust to the tedious task of washing, sorting, and bringing their trash to
the town's sorting centre. This process is now a routine.

(3) The town also has a store where people can leave clothing or furniture they don't want,
exchanging their old stuff for free items that others have dropped off. Down the street, there's a
factory where local women make products from discarded products, like teddy bears from old
kimonos. “We are trying to focus more and totally change our lifestyles,” said Akira Sakano,
Deputy Chief Officer of the Zero Waste Academy, a non-profit organization that works towards
Kamikatsu's sustainability goals. Now 80% garbage of the town is recycled, reused, or composted,

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with the rest going to a landfill. The process saves the city a third of its former costs from waste
incineration. By 2020, Kamikatsu hopes to be completely zero-waste.

(4) Globally, the amount of trash produced is growing faster than the rate of urbanization,
according to a 2015 World Bank report. By 2025, the organisation estimates that 1.4 billion more
people will live in cities worldwide, with each person producing about 3 pounds of waste per day
- more than double the current average.
Source- The Independent
Answer the following questions:
i. Why do residents of Kamikatsu sort their garbage into separate categories ? [1]
ii. Why was burning trash harmful for the environment? [1]
iii. Which tedious task became a routine for the residents of the city? [1]
iv. How do the people dispose of the old and unwanted goods? [1]
v. Find a synonym of the word ‘boring’ from the passage.(paragraph 2) [½]
vi. ‘Globally, the amount of trash produced is growing faster than the rate of urbanization.’
What part of speech is the underlined word? [½]

2. Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions that follow: [3]
SOLDIER DADDY
To you, I may be very small
Or think I don't know much at all.
I've learned to grow up rather fast
With so much future and not much past.

I'm just two years old but often sad.

I want so much to hug my dad.
He's protecting us from far away,
His life on the line every day.

I watch my mom and see her cry.

I already know but still ask why?
Her heart is hurting, yet she tries to smile,
And we hold each other for a little while.

I'm still young, yet very wise.

I have my fun but realize
My soldier daddy is brave and strong.
I pray his deployment won't be long.

i. Why is the child in the poem sad? [1]

ii. What is his prayer to God? [1]
iii. 'Her heart is hurting'
Which poetic device is used in the above line? [½]
iv. What is the rhyme scheme of the first stanza? [½]

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SECTION – B
3. Pollution has become a global concern for the health of the environment. It is necessary to
take essential precautionary measures to prevent any further damage to the environment.
‘Should cars be replaced from the roads by bicycles to control traffic and level of pollution
in a city.’ Write a discursive essay presenting ideas for and against in 120-150 words. [7]
OR
Imagine you are Jack, a resident of House no 34, Block A,
Kolkata. You are an athlete. Your father had identified
your capability and made you realise your talent during
your early years. Write a letter to your father expressing
your heart-filled gratitude for your success in the field of
sports.

4. Everyday many people lose their lives because they do not follow the traffic rules. Prepare
a poster to educate people to follow traffic rules. The poster is to be issued in public interest
by the Ministry of Transport. [5]

SECTION - C
5. Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with the abstract nouns of the
words given in the bracket. [½x6=3]
People have a great (i) _____ (curious) for Bermuda Triangle. It is
a (ii) _____ (mysterious) for many of us. Bermuda Triangle has
captured the human (iii) _______ (imagine) with unexplained
disappearances of ships, planes, and people. Environmental
(iv) _______ (consider) could explain many of the disappearances.
The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard assert that there is no
supernatural (v) ______ (explain) for disasters at sea. When foul
weather or poor navigation is involved, the ocean can be a very deadly place. This is the
(vi) _______ (true) all over the world.

6. Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with the best option from the
box given below. You can use an option only once. [½x6=3]
in order that even if as well as
as if so that as soon as

(i)_____________ I finished my project I ran out to play with my friends. The team spirit
(ii)_____________ strong determination of my friends made us win the inter-school match
of basketball. I knew that my captain would not take the credit of winning the match
(iii)_____________ he knew that he was the best captain. He suggested my name for the
Man of the Match (iv)_____________ I would feel elated as I had been practicing for more
than a month. But others acted (v)_____________ they were being deprived of their rights.
So I decided to decline my captain’s offer for the Man of the Match (vi)_____________ no
one feels that any kind of favouritism was done by the captain.

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7. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses: [1x2=2]

i. Raman started his bike __________________________________.
ii. Please give me the bag________________________________.

SECTION – D
8. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: [1x3=3]

Nanda’s wife, Nanda’s wife,

Kanhaiya brawls and boasts.
He is stronger than the fire and storm
And all the demon hosts.
He says a mountain he can hold in one hand
And uproot
The forest trees of Mathura by playing on his flute.

i. Who is speaking to whom?

ii. Why is Kanhaiya referred to as ‘boastful’?
iii. What does ‘demon hosts’ refer to?

9. Answer any two questions in 30 to 40 words each: [2x2=4]

i. What did Kanhaiya do with the sacred rice ? How was he punished
for it?
ii. Why was the little boy never afraid when his father swept him into
the air?
iii. How did mother react whenever the boy and his father wrestled
occasionally?

10. Imagine yourself to be the Captain in the story ‘The Sound of Music’. Your friend Max is a
reliable friend who took care of your children in your absence and because of his help you
have safely escaped to another country. Write a diary entry describing your feelings.
[100 words] [5]

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INSTRUCTIONS ANNUAL EXAMI NATI ON
Read all the questions carefully before attempting them. Write using only blue/black
ink. Duration: 3 HOURS. Avoid writing anything/ticking answers in the question SUB JE CT: E NGL ISH
paper. Attach graph paper/map etc. (if any) in between the main answer booklet.
Friday. March 06. 2020

NAME OF THE STUDENT: ____________________________________CLASS/SEC.__________

NAME OF THE INVIGILATOR: ________________________________SIGNATURE: ________

SESSION: 2019-20 MAX. MARKS: 80

General Instructions:
Section --- A Reading 20 Marks
Section --- B Writing 20 Marks
Section --- C Grammar 20 Marks
Section --- D Literature 20 Marks
i) All questions are compulsory.
ii) You may attempt any section at a time.
iii) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.

SECTION – A
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: [8]
Skywriting
(1)If you've ever seen an air show, you may have seen airplanes creating messages in the sky with
what look like clouds. Are these contrails (a trail of condensed water from an aircraft or rocket at
high altitude, seen as a white streak against the sky)? Not exactly…. it’s ‘skywriting’

(2)Skywriting is the process of using a small aircraft, able to expel special smoke during flight, to
fly in certain patterns that create writing readable by someone on the
ground. The smoke machines of the small aircraft usually consist of
pressurized containers full of oil. At a pilot's command, the machines
spray oil onto the plane's hot exhaust system, where it burns quickly and
creates clouds of dense white smoke. Pilots have to learn how to fly
special patterns and work the smoke machine carefully to be able to
create their unique messages in the sky.

(3)The message is often a lighthearted phrase, a generally meaningless greeting, or an

advertisement aimed at everyone in the vicinity, a general public display of celebration or
goodwill, or a personal message such as birthday wish.

(4)The first recorded use of skywriting for advertising purposes was over the Derby at Epsom
Downs Racecourse in the United Kingdom in May 1922, when Royal Air Force Captain Cyril
Turner wrote "Daily Mail" above the track. In the United States, the first use of skywriting in
advertising followed on November 28, 1922, over New York City during a visit of Savage and
Cyril Turner. Skywriting goes way back. There are reports of successful skywriters before World
War I, possibly as early as 1915. Today, skywriters take advantage of satellite navigation to
programme messages before flight, thereby increasing accuracy.

(5)Writing a message across the sky with an aircraft towing a banner is another form of
skywriting. This form has been popular in the United States for decades. Usually practised in
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coastal areas where the aircraft is free to fly unobstructed at low level past crowded beaches.
Banner Towing has also been a very popular way to write special anniversary message.
Source- Wonderopolis
On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the following statements:
i. Skywriting means airplanes creating __________with what look like clouds. [1]
ii. __________ usually consist of pressurized containers full of oil. [1]
iii. To be able to create the unique messages in the sky the pilots ____________. [1]

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences:

iv. What kinds of messages are created in the sky? Mention any two. [1]
v. In which country skywriting for advertising purposes was used first and who was the
pilot? [1]
vi. Why is towing a banner, another form of skywriting usually practised in coastal areas? [1]
vii. What part of speech is the underlined word in the given statement? [1]
‘Skywriters take advantage of satellite navigation.’
viii. Find a synonym of the word ‘ authority ’ from the passage. (paragraph 2) [1]

2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: [7]

Make These Small Changes to Stay Healthy

(1)When it comes to most aspects of our lives, we tend to
overlook the smaller things and focus on the bigger ones instead.
This attitude even carries over to our health. We have the
tendency to ignore the tiny things that are affecting our health
and only pay attention when something big comes up. But it
doesn’t always work that way. The smaller things we’re ignoring
could add up and be the cause of the big problem, which is something you would’ve been able to
stop much earlier, had you paid attention. So, in an effort to be more cautious of the little things
that are messing with your health, here are five things you should pay attention to:

(2)People who go to sleep late tend to be more stressed out than those who are early sleepers.
Those of you who go to bed post-midnight are more susceptible to suffer from negative and
stressful thoughts, which in turn, will delay you from sleeping even longer. And the stress,
coupled with the lack of sleep, can mess with your body in the long run.

(3)For a lot of people, the commute to college or work can span over an hour or so. And
unfortunately, such long commutes daily can adversely affect your health. You are more prone to
fatigue and exhaustion, stress and other health issues. While there’s not much we can do about
this one unless a location change is somehow possible it is important to take this aspect into
account when you cannot pin point where all your stresses come from.

(4)Possibly the worst thing we’re all doing to our body is constantly consuming processed foods,
which causes weight gain, messes up your blood sugar and immune system, and can cause heart
diseases. So try and avoid them as much as you can.

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(5)Whether you’re extreme dieting or exercising like a maniac, in your urge to get fitter, you might
actually be putting your body at risk. Quite often, when one gets caught up with fitness and
dieting, they tend to push themselves too hard. And this not only results in stress, it can affect
your mood, cause fatigue and stop your body from functioning properly. [Source: Times of India]

On the basis of your reading of the passage, complete the following statements: [1x3=3]
i. We have tendency to ignore the _______________that affect our health .
ii. Late sleepers suffer from _________ and ___________.
iii. You put your body at risk when you’re extreme dieting or exercising like a__________.

Answer the following questions in not more than one or two sentences:
iv. Mention one adverse affect of long commute on our health? [1]
v. On the basis of the passage, list two changes which people can make in their lifestyle to stay
healthy. [1]
vi. Why is processed food harmful? Mention two reasons. [1]

vii. a. Find a synonym of the word ‘always ’ from the passage. (paragraph 4) [½]
b. Find an antonym of the word ‘seldom’ from the passage (paragraph 5) [½]

3. Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions that follow: [5]
Forget about the days
when it's been cloudy,
but don't forget your hours in the sun.
Forget about the times
you've been defeated,
but don't forget the victories you've won.

Forget about the mistakes

that you can't change now,
but don't forget the lessons.
Forget about the misfortunes
you've encountered,
but don't forget the times your luck has turned.

Forget about the days

when you've been lonely,
but don't forget the friendly
smiles you've seen......
Forget about the plans
that didn't seem to work out right,
but don't forget to always have a dream."

On the basis of your reading of the poem, complete the given statements: [1x2=2]
i. According to the poet, one should forget about one’s defeat but remember ______________.
ii. We can learn important lessons from our ________________.

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Answer the following questions in one or two sentences: [1x3=3]

iii. What should we remember when we encounter misfortune in our lives?
iv. In the last three lines what is the poet’s advice to the readers?
v. ‘but don't forget the friendly smiles you've seen’. Which poetic device has been used here.

SECTION – B
4. Last week your family was out of station for 3 days. In your
absence, your grandmother arrived from Canada in order to
stay with you. Your neighbour Mr. Sharma offered help and
she stayed with his family till your return.
Write a note to Mr. Sharma expressing your feelings.
[5]

5. You are Ria Raj /Ravi Raj. You visited a free eye check-up camp for the children of slum
dwellers which was organized by “Jyoti Social Club”. Using the information given below,
write a newspaper report for The Hindustan Times, New Delhi.
[Camp organized…qualified eye specialists engaged…vision checked…children with defective vision
identified…free spectacles and medicines distributed…suggestions for prevention given] [7]

6. You are Vivek Khanna, residing at House no.116, Pant Nagar, Udhampur. Write a letter to
the Editor of The Times of India expressing your concern about the nuisance of loud
speakers in your city also suggest some measures to control this. [8]

SECTION – C
7. Use the passive form of the verbs given in the brackets to fill in the blanks. [½x6=3]
The roof of a building (i) _____________ (destroy) by the disastrous storm. The people
(ii)________________ (rescue) and made to stay in the NGO camp. The injured people (iii)
__________ (admit) in the hospital as they grappled for life. Akini, the little girl was also
admitted. She (iv) _______________ (infect) with viral infections. She (v) _____________
(bring) by her maternal uncle, the only survivor of the family. Finally, she (vi) __________
(adopt) by her uncle and moved to Milan, the nearby city for their livelihood.

8. Read the conversation given below and fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph:
[1x4=4]

Aman : Will you watch a movie with me today?

Rohan : Sorry, I have four hours tuition class.
Aman : Oh! I bought two tickets for the noon show.
Rohan : You may take my younger brother along, as he loves
watching movies.
Aman asked his friend (i) _______________________________. Rohan felt sorry and said
that (ii) __________________________________________. Aman exclaimed in sorrow that
(iii) ______________________________________ for the noon show. Rohan suggested that
(iv) ________________________ as he loved watching movies.

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9. Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with the abstract nouns of the
given words: [½x6=3]
The king’s (i) __________ (determine) was to achieve the highest (ii) __________ (wise) in
the world. He wanted to be known for his (iii) __________________________ (brave) and
(iv) ________(honest). He believed in (v) __________ (true) and inner (vi) __________
(happy). He encouraged his people to keep the surroundings clean as he knew that
cleanliness is next to godliness.

10. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate connectors given in the box. Use a word only
once: [½x6=3]

yet because but since and although

Raman wanted to be an athlete. One day he met with an accident

(i) __________ did not lose hope. It was his dream to be an athlete
(ii) __________ his childhood. (iii) __________ he could not stand on his
feet (iv) __________ he kept practicing for the final selection of athletes in
his sports academy. Doctor advised him not to exert pressure on his feet
(v) __________ he had hair line fracture (vi) __________ suggested him bed
rest for a month.

11. Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with the correct form of verb
that agrees with the subject: [½x8=4]
We (i)_________ (say/says) that a person (ii)___________(has/have) good manners if he or
she (iii)____________(behave/behaves) politely and (iv)__________(is/are) kind and
helpful to others. Everyone (v)__________(like/likes ) a person with good manners but no
one (vi)_______(like/likes) a person with bad manners. But you may
(vii)__________(ask/asks ), ‘What (viii)________ (is /are)good manners?’

12. Complete the following sentences by adding a suitable subordinate clause: [1x3=3]
i. I like reading the book __________________________________.
ii. My friend promised ______________________________________.
iii. Beena was talking to her aunt _______________.

SECTION – D
13. Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow: [1x3=3]
“Will no one tell me what she sings?
Perhaps the plaintive numbers flow
For old, unhappy, far-off things,
And battles long ago:
Or is it some more humble lay,
Familiar matter of today?”

i. Who does ‘she’ refer to?

ii. What are the assumptions made by the poet about her song?
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iii. Write the meaning of ‘plaintive numbers’?

14. Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow: [1x3=3]
‘There never were any police,’ Ausable sighed. ‘Only Henry, whom I was expecting.’
‘But what about the man on the balcony…? Fowler began.
‘No,’ said Ausable, ‘he won’t return.’

i. Who is the ‘man’ referred to in the second line?

ii. Why will he not return?
iii. What did the ‘man’ want from Ausable?

15. Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each: [2x4=8]
i. How did the streets appear to be different at night as compared to day time? (Prose-
The Pedestrian)
ii. What did the hostess tell David to remember in the poem ‘Domestic Asides’? Why
did she say so?
iii. What were the complaints made by the Village girls about Kanhaiya to Yashoda?
iv. Describe ‘Mother’ on the basis of the Poem-Mother.
v. Do you think the son was proud of his growing strength? Give reason to support
your answer. (Prose-The Cub)

16. Imagine yourself to be David in the lesson ‘David

Meets His Aunt’. Make a diary entry explaining the
difficulties faced by you in order to meet your Aunt,
Miss Betsey Trotwood and also write about your
feelings after meeting her. [100 words] [6]

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