10th English - Unit - 1 Test

PART – I

Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicised words. 3x1=3

1. They were beckoning to him, calling shrilly.

a) gesture b) suspect

c) flying d) controlling

2. His father was preening the feathers.

a) cleaning b) cearing

c) dirtying d) coloring

Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicised word.

3. She screamed back mockingly.

a) disrespectfully b) ridiculously

c) jeeringly d) respectfullyPART – II

Section – I

Answer any TWO of the following questions.                                                                             2x2=4

4. What made the young seagull go mad?

5. How did the bird try to reach its parents without having to fly?

6. What happened to the young seagull when it landed on the green sea?

Section – II

Answer any TWO of the following questions.                                                                             2x2=4

7. From what the future veils; but with a whole

And happy heart, that pays its toll

a) Is the poet afraid of future?

b) How can one travel on with cheer?

8. So let the way wind up the hill or down,

O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy:

a) How is the way of life?

b) How should be the journey of life?

9. My heart will keep the courage of the quest,

And hope the road's last turn will be the best.

a) What kind of quest does the poet seek here?

b) What is the poet’s hope?

Section – III

Answer the following.                                                                                                                    2x2=4

10. Rewrite the following sentence to the other voice.

            His behaviour vexes me.

11. Rewrite the following sentence by rectifying the errors in the use of modals.

(i) Would I have your autograph?

(ii) Could the train be on time?

Section – IV

Answer the following question.                                                                                            1x2=2

12. Guide the stranger to the State Bank of India. Give instructions.

PART – III

13. Answer the following in utmost 10 lines:                                                                             5x5=25

Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to overcome its fear of flying. (OR)

Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.

14. Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below.

In the dim past, nor holding back in fear

From what the future veils; but with a whole

And happy heart, that pays its toll

To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer

i) Pick out the rhyming words from the given poem lines.

ii) Identify the figure of speech employed in the 3rd line.

iii) Pick out the alliterating words in the 2nd line.

iv) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given poem lines.

15. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order.

i) The King of Naples and Antonio repented the injustice they had done to Prospero.

ii) Before Prospero left the island, he dismissed Ariel from his service.

iii) He Showed him his son Ferdinand playing chess with Miranda.

iv) Our food lasted till we landed on this desert island.

v) I will make you rich amends, by giving you my daughter.

16. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below.

Mobile Galaxy - Smart phones - accessories - SIM cards - Recharge - Free Power banks on Mobile purchase - No.1, Toll gate, Trichy.

17. Quote from memory: Let me live…….back in fear

PART – IV 1x8= 8

18. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints.

Prospero - Duke of Milan - brother Antonio - usurped - magic power - wreck his enemies’ ship - wanted Miranda married Ferdinand - King of Naples suffered - Antonio with tears - true repentance - begged forgiveness - forgave them - restore his dukedom.