CLASS 10

ENGLISH TEST MAX. MARKS: 80

SECTION A
Q1 Read the extract given below and complete the sentences that follow. Write your answers against
the correct question number in your answer sheet. (5 marks)
During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, companion and guide. He used to come at
least twice a day. Once, when he set out in the morning on his selling round, and then again, when he
returned after emptying his huge basket. The jingling thud of his bamboo woke us up from sleep and we
ran to meet and greet him. Why was it so? Was it for the love of the loaf? Not at all. The loaves were
bought by some Paskine or Bastine, the maid-servant of the house! What we longed for were those bread-
bangles which we chose carefully. Sometimes it was sweet bread of a special flavour.

The baker made his musical entry on the scene with the ‘jhang, jhang—sound of his specially made
bamboo staff. One hand supported the basket on his head and the other banged the bamboo on the ground.
He would greet the lady of the house with a “Good morning” and then place his basket on the vertical
bamboo. We kids would be pushed aside with a mild rebuke and the loaves would be delivered to the
servant. But we would not give up. We would climb a bench or the parapet and peep into the basket,
somehow. I can still recall the typical fragrance of those loaves; loaves for the elders and the bangles for
the children. Then we did not even care to brush our teeth or wash our mouths properly. And why should
we? Who would take the trouble of plucking the mango leaf for the toothbrush? And why was it necessary
at all? The tiger never brushed his teeth. Hot tea could wash and clean up everything so nicely, after all!

1) Who buys the loaves in the morning?

(a) The maid servant (b) Children (c)Padar (d) No one
2) Children were fond of
(a) Ice cream (b) Bangles of bread (c) Sandwich (d) Sweet bread
3) Why is the tiger mentioned?
(a) Tiger is the king of the jungle (b) The tiger does not have a brush
(c) Children feel lazy to brush their teeth (d) The children are like tiger
4) Who has penned the report?
(a) Gavin Maxwell (b) Lokesh Abrol
(c) Lucio Rodrigues (d) Arup Kumar Datta
5) During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be
a) Cooks b) Friend
c) Entertainers d) Driver

Q2 Fill in the blanks choosing the correct word. (5Marks)

[Large, Suddenly, Satisfied, Regarded, Along]

With (a) _____________ expression he (b) _______________ the field of ripe corn with its flower, draped
in a curtain of rain. But, (c) ________________a strong wind began to blow and (d) ____________ with
the rain very (e) _______________hailstones began to fall.

Q3 Answer any 4 of the following questions in five to six sentences each (8 Marks)
1. How did Mandela’s understanding of freedom change with age and experience?
2. ‘Paper has more patience than people’. Do you agree with the statement?
3. What message does the poet John Berryman wants to convey through his poem ‘The Ball poem?
4. How does poet support those who favour fire to end the world?
5. Why do you think Kisa Gotami understood this only the second time? In what way did the Buddha
change her understanding?
 SECTION B
Q4 Read the given Stanza and answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate
option. (4 Marks)

"The trees inside are moving out into the forest,

the forest that was empty all these days
where no bird could sit
no insect hide
no sun bury its feet in shadow
the forest that was empty all these nights
will be full of trees by morning."
1 Why is the forest empty?
2 `No sun bury its feet in the shadow', explain this li
3 What cannot happen in a treeless forest?
4 How will the empty forest be full of trees by morning?

Q5 Answer the following questions (8 Marks)

A. And then there was his accent. Though he spoke French and German passably, he had never
altogether lost the American accent he had brought to Paris from Boston twenty years ago.
(a) Who is ‘he’ in the above extract?
(b) Where is he at present?
(c) Find the word from the extract that means the opposite of ‘fluently’.
(d) What is the present tense of ‘speak’?

B.Read the lines and answer the questions

Mme Forestier was touched and took both her hands as she replied, “Oh! My poor Matilda! Mine were
false. They were not worth over five hundred francs.”
(a) Why was Mme Forestier touched?
(b) “Mine were false.” What does ‘mine’ refer to in these words?
(c) Find the word from the extract that means same as ‘agitated’.
(d) What is the opposite of ‘poor’?

SECTION C
Q6 Fill in the blanks using conjunction from the bracket: (5 Marks)
[as, when, if, but, and]
1. He was tired ______________ he stayed up late watching movies.
2. She is both intelligent ______________ hardworking.
3. The cat climbed the tree ______________ it was chasing a bird.
4. I'll be there ______________ you need any help.
5. We decided to go for a hike ______________ it was a beautiful day.

Q7 Do as directed (6 Marks)
1. She closed the door, the phone rang. (Rewrite using No sooner … than)
2. It was very hot night. (Change to Exclamatory)
3. Did I made an appropriate decision? (Rewrite as an Assertive sentence)
4. They arrived at the airport. Then, the flight was announced. (Rewrite using Hardly…when)
5. a) You have finished your homework, _____? b) They were at the concert, _____?
6. ‘I want my mother’, the child said. (Write in the indirect speech)

Q8 Do as directed (4 Marks)

1. Convert the following sentence into the indirect speech:

He said, "I will meet you tomorrow."
a) He says that he will meet me tomorrow. b) He said that I will meet you the next day."
c) He said that he would meet me the next day. d) He said that I would meet you tomorrow."
 2. Convert the following sentence into the interrogative form:
She is going to the market.
a) Is she going to the market? b) She is going to the market?
c) She going is to the market? d) Is the market going to?

3. Convert the following sentence into the passive voice:

She is baking a delicious cake.
a) A delicious cake is being baked by her. b) A delicious cake was being baked by her.
c) A delicious cake bakes by her. d) A delicious cake was being baked by her.

4. Convert the given sentence into a compound sentence.

She enjoys singing. She enjoys dancing.
a) She enjoys singing and dancing . b) She enjoys singing, which makes her happy.
c) She enjoys singing because she dances too. c) She enjoys singing as she dances too

SECTION D

Q9 Read the passage and answer the questions that follow (4 Marks)

Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between rolling hills, there lived a young boy named Sam.
Sam was known throughout the village for his boundless curiosity and his love for adventure. Every day
after school, he would explore the forests surrounding the village, discovering new creatures and hidden
treasures.
One sunny afternoon, while wandering through the dense woods, Sam stumbled upon an old, tattered map
half-buried beneath fallen leaves. It was a treasure map! Sam's heart raced with excitement. The map
depicted a winding path through the forest, leading to a mysterious "X" marking the spot of hidden
treasure.
Without hesitation, Sam set off on his grand adventure, following the map's clues. He crossed bubbling
brooks, climbed steep hills, and ventured deep into the heart of the forest. Along the way, he encountered
talking animals, who offered advice and encouragement. The journey was filled with challenges, but Sam's
determination and quick thinking helped him overcome each one.
Finally, after hours of searching, Sam reached the spot marked with the "X." He dug with trembling hands
and uncovered a wooden chest filled with glittering jewels, gold coins, and precious gems. His eyes
widened in amazement, and he knew he had discovered the treasure of a lifetime.
Questions
1. What was Sam known for in the village?
2. How did Sam find the treasure map?
3. What did the map lead Sam to?
4. How did Sam feel when he found the treasure?

Q10 Read the verse and answer the questions that follow (4 Marks)
"The Happy Garden"
In the garden,
flowers bloom,
underneath the bright,
round sun,
bees and butterflies take flight,
nature's beauty, oh so fun.
colors burst in every row,
What does the garden brightly show?
What creatures visit the flowers so?
What's the garden's vibrant glow?
QUESTION:
1. What happens in the garden?
 2. What can you see in the sky?
3. Name two types of insects mentioned in the poem.
4. What questions does the poem ask about the garden?

Q11 Compose a notice informing students about the upcoming final exam schedule. Include details like
exam dates, times, locations, and any additional instructions. (4Marks)
Or
Q12 You plan to sell your flat. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words to be inserted in
the classified columns of a local daily giving all necessary details of the flat. You are Neeraj / Neeraja.
(4Marks)

Q13 Write a report on the essay competition organised by your school on the topic ‘Clean and Green
Earth’. (6Marks)

Q14 Write a dialogue between two friends who are discussing their plans for the upcoming summer
vacation. (4Marks)
Or
Q15 You happened to go to have a hectic day at the school. Record your experience in the form of a diary
entry. (4Marks)

SECTION E

Q16 Write a formal letter to the principal of your school, expressing your concerns about the condition of
the school toilet. Describe the issues you have observed regarding the cleanliness, and proper sanitation
facilities and the location (6 Marks)

Q17 Write an essay on the topic: Advantages and disadvantages of a ban on fire crackers (7 Marks)
. Or
Q 18 Write a short story that begins with the line: "It was a bright and a beautiful day, air was scented and
cool, Suddenly…… (7 Marks)