English II
FM: 80
Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Date: 29.01.
A)Identify the type of phrase (Adjective, Adverb, or Noun) in each sentence:
1. The cat with black fur sat on the mat.
2. She sang very beautifully.
3. Winning the race was her only goal.
4. He arrived quite late.
5. The book about animals is very interesting.
B) Identify the type of clause (Adjective, Adverb, or Noun) in each sentence:
1. The book that I read last week was very interesting.
2. She sang as if she were a professional.
3. What he said surprised everyone.
4. He left after the movie ended.
5. The man who lives next door is a doctor.
6. The house where I grew up is still standing.
7. She finished her homework before dinner was served.
8. How he managed to escape remains a mystery.
9. The cake that my mother baked was delicious.
10.He will come if he gets an invitation.
C) Identify the type of sentence:
1. The dog barked loudly.
2. She went to the store, and she bought some milk.
3. Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
4. He likes to read books, but his sister prefers to watch movies.
5. Because the sun was shining, the children played outside.
6. The cat sat on the mat.
7. went to bed early because I was tired.
8. She is a talented singer, and she plays the piano beautifully.
9. After he finished his homework, he watched television.
10.They went to the park and played games.
D) Change the following sentences from Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:
1. She said, "I am going to the library."
2. He said, "I have lost my pen."
3. They said, "We are enjoying the party."
4. She asked, "Are you coming with me?"
5. He asked, "What is your name?"
6. The teacher said, "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
7. My mother said to me, "Clean your room."
8. He said, "Please help me with this."
9. She exclaimed, "What a beautiful flower!"
10.He said, "I will visit you tomorrow.”
E) Change The Voice:
1. The cat chased the mouse.
2. The cake was eaten by Rohan.
3. She is writing a letter.
4. The window was broken by the ball.
5. They will build a new school.
6. The dishes are being washed by her.
7. The children are playing football.
8. The thief was caught by the police.
9. Someone stole my bicycle.
10.The flowers are watered by the gardener.
F) Rewrite the sentences as directed in the brackets:
1. (Affirmative to Negative) He is a good student.
2. (Negative to Affirmative) She is not unhappy.
3. (Exclamatory to Assertive) How beautiful the sunset is!
4. (Assertive to Exclamatory) This is a wonderful surprise.
5. (Interrogative to Assertive) Did you see the movie?
6. (Assertive to Interrogative) He went to the park.
7. (Simple to Complex) Being tired, he went to bed.
8. (Complex to Simple) Although she was ill, she went to school.
9. (Comparative to Superlative) Rohan is taller than any other boy in his class.
10.(Superlative to Positive) Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
11.(Positive to Comparative) No other boy in the class is as tall as Rohan.
12.(Noun to Verb) He made a quick decision.
13.(Verb to Noun) She sings beautifully.
14.(Adjective to Adverb) He is a careful driver.
15.(Adverb to Adjective) She spoke softly.
G) Read the following passage and answer the questions below in complete sentences:
The Lost Kitten
A tiny, grey kitten, no bigger than a teacup, was lost. He had wandered away from his
mother while chasing a particularly enticing butterfly, and now the world seemed enormous
and scary. The tall grass swayed like menacing giants, and the shadows of the trees looked
like lurking monsters. He mewed piteously, a small, trembling sound that was swallowed by
the rustling leaves.
He remembered his mother's warm fur and the comforting purr that vibrated through her
chest when he snuggled close. He missed the playful tumbling with his brothers and sisters,
the sharp little claws that would gently bat at each other. Now, there was only the cold, damp
earth beneath his paws and the growing fear in his heart.
He stumbled on, his little legs aching, his tummy rumbling with hunger. He longed for a
bowl of warm milk and a safe, cozy corner to curl up in. The sun was beginning to set,
painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, but the kitten felt no joy in the beautiful
spectacle. All he could think about was finding his way home.
Suddenly, he heard a familiar sound – a soft, gentle "Mew!" He pricked up his ears and
looked around. There, in the distance, was a small, furry figure. "Mama!" he cried, relief
flooding through him. He ran towards the sound, his fear forgotten, his heart filled with
hope. His mother rushed towards him, scooped him up in her warm embrace, and began to
purr, a soothing melody that chased away all the shadows and monsters. He was safe. He
was home.
Questions:
1. Why was the kitten lost? (1 mark)
2. Describe the kitten's feelings when he realized he was alone. (2 marks)
3. What did the kitten miss most about his home? (2 marks)
4. What familiar sound did the kitten hear? (1 mark)
5. How did the kitten feel when he found his mother? (1 mark)
6. Find words from the passage which mean: (3 marks)
i) Threatening
ii) Miserably
iii) Spectacle
H) Composition:
● Protecting Our Environment (10)
