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SA1 Shiv Shakti Convent School
CLASS: X
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
TIME :3HR MM:80
General Instructions
The Question paper is divided into three sections: Part A 40 Marks
Part B –
Writing and Grammar and Literature 40
marks
All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
PART:A (READING)
1. Read the passage given below and complete the statements that follow: 10Marks
(1) . In modern times Abraham Lincoln stands as the model of compassionate statesman. He showed this quality Not only in striving for the emancipation of the American black but in the dignity with which he conducted the American civil war.
Lincoln did not fancy himself as a liberator. He thought it would be better for all if emancipation was a gradual process spread over many years. He proposed compensation for slave owners in US bonds and grant for the rehabilitation of black colonization' as he called it. But fate was to deem otherwise. The haste with which the South wanted to break away from the union within North, compelled him to move faster than we expected. For heads more than most man of his time he had thought through the issue of slavery 'we must free the slaves' he said or be over cells subdued'. Before reading his first draft of the proclamation of emancipation, he told his colleagues,'in giving freedom to the slaves we assure freedom to the free'.
On September 22, 1862, Lincoln set his hand on the proclamation of emancipation declaring that on the first day of January 1863, all person held as slaves within any state 'shall be then, and forever free.
Lincoln's revolution for slavery left him without any moral indignation for passion against the slave owners. The guilt of the slave-owners should be shared by the whole country, the north and the south,for it seemed to him that everyone in the Nation was an accomplice in perpetuating that system. To have whipped up any hatred against slave-owners would, to him, have been an act of malice.
I shall do nothing in malice,he wrote, what I deal with is too vast for malicious dealing. As the civil war was coming to a successful conclusion, a northerner demanded of Lincoln: Mr president how are you going to treat the southern when the war is over ? Lincoln replied : as if they never went to war?
When the news come of the victory of the northern against the confederate forces someone suggested that the head of the confederation administration Jefferson Davies is really ought to be hanged.'Judge not, that yet be not judged. Lincoln replied. As the demand for the prosecution of rebels and replied:' we must extinguished our recent comments if we expect harmony and union'. This was his last recorded utterance.
1What came in Lincoln's way of carrying out emancipation as a gradual process?
A Mahesh of the South to break away from the union with the north.
B the inadequate compensation given to slave owners.
C his own over enthusiasm to complete the process fast.
D His proposition to give Grant for the rehabilitation of slaves.
2. Which of the following makes Abraham Lincoln a compassionate statesman?
A His hesitation in striving for emancipation of American blacks.
B is indifference in conducting the American civil war
C His efforts to force the American blacks from slavery
D His efforts to compute the American civil war without dignity.
E none of these
3 the incident in the passage to that the Lincoln was
A Not a firm administrator.
B afraid of the majority of slaves
C unduly concerned for the safety of the rebels.
D sympathetic and kind hearted statesman.
E unreasonably in favour of slaves.
4. The author of the passage seems to be
A A staunch and biased critic of Abraham Lincoln.
B an advocate of the system of slavery.
C an opponent of the system of slavery.
D Indifferent to Lincoln's remarkable achievements.
Eimpress the Lincoln's good qualities.
5 according to Lincoln
A the slave owner alone
B the slave alone.
C Both the slave and the slave owners
D all the people in the country.
E none of these.
6 . The sentence 'in giving freedom to the free' the last sentence of para 2 means
A by freeing slaves we are only in the concept of freedom.
B by freeing sleeves we are safeguarding our own interest.
C if we give freedom to the slaves they will serve as better.
D if we do not give freedom to the slaves they will free themselves.
7 The term colonization is used in the passage means
A making separate dwelling arrangement for the slave owners.
B rehabilitation arrangement made for the slave owners
C efforts made by American black to free themselves
D handing over slaves to the slave owners
E none of these.
8 Lincoln did not have any hetred for the slave owners because
A they were in vast majority
B they all belong to upper caste
C they would have treated him with malice
D they were not guilty at all.
E None of these.
9. Lincoln reply to the personal question regarding the treatment to southerners proves that
A the Southerner were wicked I. Their dealing.
B Lincoln did not have revengeful attitude towards the southerner
C the northerner were in favour of Southerners.
D link on did not like the southerners act of breaking away from the union with the north.
E Lincoln could control his anguish against the Southerners while expressing himself.
10. Which of the following statement is true in context of the passage.
A Lincoln hailed the demand of hanging Jefferson Davis.
B Lincoln turn down the demand of prosecution of rebels.
C lincoln wondered How mere compassion could lead to harmony.
D the civil war was fought by the Northerner and Southerner against the enemies.
11. choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word or group of words given
SUBDUED
A drowned
B conquired
C overwhelmed
D submerged
E entangled.
12 choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of the word or group of word given
COMPASSIONATE
A unlawful
B untrustworthy
C indecisive
D unsympathetic
E humanistic.
2.Read the following passage carefully and answer any ten of the following questions: 10 Marks
(1) It is an indisputable fact that the world has gone too far with the innovation of new technologies
such as mobile phones, the internet and so on, due to which people are able to tour the cosmos
virtually sitting at one place using their smart devices or other technological gadgets. Though mobile
internet access is oftentimes hurried and short, it can still provide common internet features like
alerts, weather data, emails, search engines, instant messages, and game and music downloading.
(2) Due to the easy access of smart phones, communication has been very effective and instant.
People are able to convey their message all around the globe to their loved ones without spending
hefty sums of money. Adults are always fond of such gadgets and they always welcome and adopt
such new technology readily. Further, young people have been able to broaden their minds and
improve their skills by doing research on the Internet. For instance, they use smart phones to look
up any new word they come across. As we know that most of the universities have online teaching
provision and smart phones assist the students to complete their assignments on time.
(3) The mobile phone has been a lifesaver for a lot of people in case of an emergency. Likewise, use of
smart phones can be of vital importance in preventing crimes in the society by providing information
to the security forces in time.
(4) Nonetheless, for the young the use of mobile phone can be like an addiction and they can misuse
it. Young people are also prone to getting involved in undesirable activities on the Internet. This
might have adverse effect on their academic performance. Therefore, young people should always
be monitored and made aware of its bad outcomes. Also a major contributor to its popularity is the
availability of prepaid or pay as you go services from a phone shop or an online store. This allows
subscribers to load text or airtime credits to their handsets by the use of their credit cards, debit
cards or by buying a prepaid card from the network they subscribe to. This plan also doesn’t commits particular customer to a contract. If prepaid card is not that appealing to you, then you can opt to
subscribe using the pay by month plan.
On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in 30 – 40 words .
1'10= 10
(i) How are Smart phones helpful in communication?
(ii) What are the benefits of mobile phones for the young generation?
(iii)How can Mobile phones be considered ‘lifesavers’?
(iv) Give two demerits of mobile phones?
(v) In para 1, synonym of ‘innovation’ is ________.
(i) production (ii) sincerity (iii) invention (iv) prevention
(vi) Mobile internet can provide access to:
(i) telegram (ii) emails (iii) schools (iv) university
(vii) Meaning of the word ‘adverse’ in para 4 is:
(i) positive (ii) negative (iii) admirable (iv) unguided
(viii) According to the passage, one can opt for __________ plan if prepaid plan doesn’t suit.
(i) yearly (ii) weekly (iii) monthly (iv) daily
ix) Define internet?
x) What is OTP?
xi )What is 4G?
XII) Excess use of mobile is beneficial to students?
Q3 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write each answer in your
answer sheet in one or two sentences only. 5
Paper has more patience than people.'I thought of this saying on one of those days when I was feeling a little depressed and was sitting at home with my chin in my hands, board and listless , wondering whether to stay in or go out. I finally stayed where I was, brooding: yes, paper does have more patience, and since I am not planning to let anyone else read this stiff backed notebook grandly referred to as 'diary', unless I should I will find a real friend, it probably won't make a bit of difference.
Answer any four question:-
Q1 What saying did she think about?
A Think about her nine teachers bin School.
B A Chatterbox.
C Paper has more patience then people.
D None of these
2. Why was she feeling depressed?
A She don't have money
B She wants to be in sea like Mermaids.
C Have no true friends
D None of these.
3. What did she think when she got bored and listless?
A)Stay in or go out,
B) Left the house
C) Depressed
D)None of these
4.Find out the word from the passage opposite in the meaning to ''excited'.
A Depressed
B Patience
C Stayed
D Often
5. What is the name of her 'Diary'?
Kitty ,Swan Duck, Kid
6. Who's 'I' in the passage?
OR
Q4 He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes, the epistemology of loss, how to stand up
Knowing what every man must oneday know
And most know many days, how to stand up
Answer any four question:-
a. Who is 'he' in the stanza?
b. What is he learning ?
1.Theory of science 2) philosophy of knowledge 3) happiness
c. What does everybody realise one day?
i. The ball can't be taken back
ii. The boy is feeling sad
iii. The loss is integral part of human life
iv. None of these
d. What does epistemology mean?
A)Theory of knowledge. B) Theory of science C) Theory Of English
e. Name the poet and poem?
f. Write the theme of the poem?
Q5 fill in the blanks with correct words choosing from the options given.
In India, cities are (a) …………. cancer prone( b).......……..rural areas. In early 1990's we( c)………...one out of 10 -15 urban Indians to get cancer in (d)............life.
A- more , many , much none of these.
B) - to, for, of, then.
(C) expect, expects, expected, expecting
D) his, their, her, them.
E) You …….obey the rules.( fill appropriate Modal)
F) Shruti is …….to study now.( Fill proper tense form)
G) I did not write. ( Identity the tense and sentence.)
H) I have written.(Change into interrogative)
I)Dog did not……..to bark ( Fill appropriate Modal)
J)Orchard means……….
K)Long sharp teeth
1 Fangs. 2. Edge. 3. Snarl. 4 all these
L) He is averse …….playing football.
1 Of. 2) for. 3) to. 4)from
PART- B (40 Marks)
Q6: Wearing rings of a particular stones, crystal ball gazing and Fortune telling tarot reading consulting psychics etc. are gaining momentum even among the educated lot. Write a letter in 100 - 120 words on this latest fad to the editor of Hindustan times. You are Pratik and Prakriti a social worker B,9 sarojini nagar New Delhi. 5 Marks
OR
One of the greatest threat for India is internal security.Most of the policeman who are supposed to be the caretaker of law, flaunt the rules openly and exploit their authority.moreover culprits criminal and corrupt politician have added fuel to the fire. Taking ideas from the unit on 'people', write a letter to the Director General of police of your state stressing the need to clean the system and setting good example in front of the people to follow . You are Divya /Shivam student of Shiv Shakti Convent School .
Q7: Cleanliness is next to godliness.it has rightly been set by our P.M Narendra Modi that cleanliness and good sanitation in our country it is a matter of importance.swatch Bharat mission was launched on 2nd October 2014 in India to make India clean write a paragraph on this topic to be published in school magazine. (100 -120 Words) 5 Marks
OR
Discipline is very necessary to all to live a successful and happy life.write an article to be published in a newspaper on "the importance of discipline"
8.Answer any four of the following questions in 20-30 words each (2x4=8)
a) Where were the monthly accounts of the baker recorded?
b) Bholi was a neglected child.Explain
c) Why does Wanda’s house remind Maddie of Wanda’s blue dress?
d) Why does conductor refer to Valli as Madam?
e) Why did Hari Singh think that Anil’s job was queer?
9. Answer any four of the following questions 40 to 50 words each 3'4= 12
1.What is apartheid policy how did it affect South Africa?
2 how did Baker dress up in old times?
3. Write in brief about the coorg people and their tradition?
4.What were two legends about tea?
5.What is the main idea of the poem fire and ice?
6. Write the summary of the poem "Amanda"?
10. What did Buddha say about death and suffering? How can one attain peace according to him? 5
OR
Fear and lack of confidence stop one from learning new things. Do you agree? How did these two traits of the young seagull make him coward? How did he overcome these short comings?
11. How did the couple's life change after they raised the loan for the necklace? 5 Marks
OR
In life, people who easily trust others are sometimes made to look foolish. One should not be too trusting. Describe how Oliver lutkins made a fool of The Young lawyer?
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