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Gap Filling, Editing Errors, Reported Speech from Board exams. Grammar Worksheet I Q1. Reena always ______ the truth. (a) speak (b) speaks (c) will speak (d) speaking Q2. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line : Bread and butter ______ my favourite breakfast. (a) is (b) am (c) are (d) has been Q3. Read the conversation between two friends Ravi and Reena. Complete the sentence by reporting Reena’s reply correctly. Ravi : “Reena, lend me hundred rupees’. Reena : “I don’t have it right now, but I will arrange it for you”. Ravi asked Reena to lend him hundred rupees, to which Reena replied that _______. Q4. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line : I can run fast when I was young. Error Correction a) Was Is b) Run ran c) Can Could d) When Whence Q5. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option : Heena _______ from fever since last Sunday. (a) suffered (b) will suffer (c) suffer (d) has been suffering Q6. Fill in the blank by using the correct word in the bracket. Anyas _______ (eat) all the chocolates kept in the tray. (a) ate (b) eating (c) have eaten (d) eaten Q7. Report the dialogue between a mother and a daughter by completing the sentence : Mother : Why are you looking so worried ? Daughter : My exams are approaching. In response to the question of the mother, the daughter replied that ________. Q8. Identify the error in the given sentence . The ship Titanic and her fate continues to fascinate the imagination of the people. Error Correction Q9. Ritu and Randeep are having conversation. Report Ritu’s question. Ritu – Where are you going ? Ritu asked ________. Q10. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the slogan. ______ smile and pass it to others. (a) Happy (b) Short (c) Always (d) Humble Q11. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Anil and Sanjeev Anil : Where are you going ? Sanjeev : To the airport. Anil : May I drop you there as I’m going in that direction ? Anil asked Sanjeev where he was going and offered to drop him as _____. (a) he could be going in that direction (b) he would be going in the direction (c) he is going in the direction (d) he was going in that direction Q12. Identify the error in the newspaper headline. Attractive packages for different Tourist destination – Mizoram, Kashmir, Kerala, Goa Error ____Correction Answer Key Q1. (b) speaks Q2. (a) is Q3. ....she did not have it right then , but she would arrange it for him. Q4. (c) can could Q5. (d) has been suffering Q6. (a) ate Q7. In response to the question of the mother, the daughter replied that ________ ( her exams were approaching.) Q8. Error Correction Continues Continue. Q9. Ritu asked ________.(where Randeep was going) Q10. (c) Always Q11. (d) he was going in that direction Q12. Error Correction destination destinations Grammar Worksheet II ( Answer Key given at the end of the page) Q1. The teacher motivated the students by letting them know that if they submit their assignments by the end of the day, they might get an opportunity to watch the match. (a) did not (b) must (c) would (d) were Q2. Read the conversation between a coach and his player. Complete the sentence by reporting the player's reply correctly. Coach: Will you be able to report for morning practice during the summer break? Player: Sir, I will report every morning at 7 a.m. sharp. The coach while talking to the player asked him whether he would be able to report for morning practice. The player affirmed ______ Q3. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line from a daily newspaper : The cars were stopped _________ going any further due to a traffic diversion. (a) to (b) from (c) within (d) by Q4. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following traffic advisory: Whoever drove a motor vehicle without a safety belt or carries passengers without seat belts will be fined. Error Correction a) drove drives b) or nor c) without within d) fined celebrated Q5. Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option : Not only did Mayank work hard to win the trophy, _________ helped the juniors to improve their skills. (a) he as well as (b) but he also (c) and he also (d) just as he Q6. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word given in the brackets. The names of the applicants were ______(list) in the report and submitted to the manager. Q7. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option. Two-thirds of the students function. present at the inaugural (a) is (b) being (c) was (d) were Q8. Identify the error on a shop and supply the correction. World Wide Travels Pvt. Ltd. Beaspur, Sewana For travel informations, contact the twenty-four hour help-desk Use the given format for your response. Q9. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Ajay and his friend. Friend : Ajay, did you buy a zoom lens with your camera ? Ajay : No, I did not. I ran out of money. Ajay friend asked Ajay whether he had bought a zoom lens with his camera. Ajay replied that he had not because _________ (a) he was running out of money (b) he has ran out of money (c) he have run out of money (d) he had run out of money Q10. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. His brother along with his friends ________ leaving for the stadium. (a) are (b) has (c) is (d) were Q11. Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option : The residents promised to _________ the President of the association in his demand for proper garbage disposal systems. (a) stood by (b) stand by (c) stand against (d) stood for Q12. Fill in the blank with the correct option : The number of people attending this evening annual function is _____ than that of the previous year's. (a) fewer (b) few (c) less (d) much Recommended Reading 25 Important Competency-Board English Grammar Questions | Class X (englishwithadifference.com) 20 Important CBE-Board English Grammar Questions | 2023 Updated | Class IX-X (englishwithadifference.com) Buy PDF copies of all our Worksheet Contents HERE Answer Key of Worksheet II (i) (c) would (ii) that he would report every morning at 7 am sharp (iii) (b) from (iv) (a ) drove (error), drives (correction (v) (b) but he also (vi) listed (vii) ( d) were (viii) informations (error), information (correction) (ix) (d) he had run out of money. (x) (c) is (xi) (b) stand by (xii) (c) less

Practise the following grammar questions and prepare yourself for Board Exams 2024-25 Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the following sentences. (i) Ella ­­­__________ the letter after she read it. (a)   tore up (b)   tore down (c)    tore in (d)   tore into (ii) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from an educational website. He ______ be very tired. He's been working all day long. (a)   should (b)   will (c)    must (d)   can (iii) Identify the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a news report: The Uttarakhand government said on the instructions of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, five resorts in Dhanachuliarea of ​​Nainital district has been sealed. Error Correction (iv) Complete the given write-up on global warming by filling in the blank with the correct option: If current rates of warming _________, the "Hothouse Earth" scenario, which assumes that most of the planet will become uninhabitable, may become a reality. (a)   continues (b)   continue (c)    will continue (d) continued (v) Identify the error in the given sentence, from a school magazine report and supply the correction. Obesity is a serious health hazard, which is a result to lifestyle disorder. It is astonishing to see obesity not just among men and women, but also among the school going children. Use the given format for your response (vi) Read the newspaper statement on ADHD and supply a missing word. A student with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) might not seem to listening or paying attention to class material. Use the given format for your response (vii) Complete the following excerpt from an inter-house music competition with the correct option as given below. The students of Don Bosco Primary School, Matunga, indeed know how to fly. On 25th July, 2022, the Singing Competition was held for the students of Stds III and IV. They did take us to a world _______ music was the language. (a)   when (b)   where (c)    how (d)   whom (viii) Identify the error from a website article on reading habit and write your correction in the format given below. In response to character education stated in Indonesian Curriculum 2013, to build characters for students of early ages is significant. This can be built through establishing reading habits and build character education to young learners living in urban and suburban areas simultaneously. (ix) Fill up the blanks with the correct options given below. My friend ________ (arrive) here just now. A has arrived B have arrived C has been arriving D arrives (x) Find an error from the following statement which appeared in a newspaper report and write your response in the given format. Time management helps you make time to acquire new skills. We often forget that anything in life takes time. That’s why the first step towards get better at something is learning how to make time for it. (xi) Complete the following statement that came in a school magazine with a suitable word. Some students believe that online materials ________ replacements for the textbook. Yet when they study with just the online material they perform significantly worse. (xii) Complete the given write-up on global warming, by filling in the blank with the correct option: The issues of poor food safety, food insecurity, (a) _______ unsustainable food systems are closely interlinked. These have been further exacerbated by climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic, and (b) ________disproportionately affected some populations more than others. The importance of access to safe and nutritious food therefore cannot be overemphasised. (a)   but/and/yet (b) has/had/have (xiii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the following sentences. The way you talk about food ________ a big effect on your child’s eating habits. Try to emphasise all of the good things about healthy eating, instead of focusing on the effects of unhealthy eating. (a)   is  (b) have  (c) has (d) had (xiv) Identify the error in the given sentence, from a school magazine report and supply the correction.Use the given format in your answer book to write your responses. (i) When parents buy electronic gadgets like sophisticated mobile phones, iPads etc to his teenagers,then some measures need to be taken to ensure that children do not misuse such items. (ii) Our social media friends have become the “managing editors” deciding what we see. An article needs to be "liked" and shared multiple times after many people see it in their feed. (iii) Gadgets have made our lives pleasurable and comfy. Starting from the summer to the winter season, we were making ourselves with AC and room heaters. Answer Key (i) (b) tore down (ii) (c)    must (iii) has -have (iv) (b)   continue (v) to-of (vi) to be listening (vii) (b)   where (viii) build-building (ix) A has arrived (x) get-getting (xi) are (xii) (a) and (b) have (xiii) (c) has (xiv) (i) his-their (ii) after-before (iii) were-are

Solve the Worksheet of Previous Year's Board Exam and ace your marks in English Grammar. Q1. The teacher motivated the students by letting them know that if they submit their assignments by the end of the day, they might get an opportunity to watch the match. (a) did not (b) must (c) would (d) were Q2. Read the conversation between a coach and his player. Complete the sentence by reporting the player's reply correctly. Coach: Will you be able to report for morning practice during the summer break? Player: Sir, I will report every morning at 7 a.m. sharp. The coach while talking to the player asked him whether he would be able to report for morning practice. The player affirmed _______ Q3. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line from a daily newspaper: The cars were stopped _____ going any further due to a traffic diversion. (a) to (b) from (c) within (d) by Q4. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following traffic advisory: Whoever drove a motor vehicle without a safety belt or carries passengers without seat belts will be fined. Q5, Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option: Not only did Mayank work hard to win the trophy, __________helped the juniors to improve their skills. (a) he as well as (b) but he also (c) and he also (d) just as he Q6. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word given in the brackets. The names of the applicants were _____  (list) in the report and submitted to the manager. Q7. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option. Two-thirds of the students_______ present at the inaugural function. (a) is (b) being (c) Was (d) were Q8, Identify the error on a shop's hoarding and supply the correction. Use the given format for your response. Q9. Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Ajay and his friend. Friend: Ajay, did you buy a zoom lens with your camera? Ajay: No, I did not. I ran out of money. Ajay's friend asked Ajay whether he had bought a zoom lens with his camera. Ajay replied that he had not because _______ (a) he was running out of money (b) he has ran out of money (c) he have run out of money (d) he had run out of money Q10. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option. His brother along with his friends _____ leaving for the stadium. (a) are (b) has (c) is (d) were Q11. Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option: The residents promised to________ the President of the association in his demand for proper garbage disposal systems. (a) stood by (b) stand by (c) stand against (d) stood for Q12. Fill in the blank with the correct option: The number of people attending this evening's annual function is than that of the previous year's. (a) fewer (b) few (c) less (d) much Answer Key Q1. (c) would / note: if no option is provided (marks should be awarded) Q2. that he would report every morning at 7 am sharp Q3. (b) from Q4.(a ) drove (error), drives (correction) Q5. (b) but he also Q6. listed Q7. ( d) were Q8. informations (error), information (correction) Note: no marks are to be deducted if the child does not use the format Q9. (d) he had run out of money. Q10. (c) is Q11. (b) stand by Q12. (c) less Buy PDF of this Worksheet and all our Worksheets here Recommended Reading Grammar Worksheet | CBQs |Class IX-X |English | CBSE Board Exam 2024-25 CBQ Grammar Worksheet: English | Class IX-X | CBSE Board 2024-25 CBQ Grammar Worksheet | Integrated Grammar | English | Class IX-X |

Practise the following Literature worksheets to ace your marks in English Core Exam in Board Exam 2024-25 Q1. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Attempt any ONE: (6 Marks) (a) A thing of beauty is a joy forever Its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness: but will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health and quiet and breathing. Therefore, on every morrow are we wreathing A flowery band to bind us to the earth; Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth Of noble natures, of the gloomy days, Of all the unhealthy and o'er darkened ways Made for our searching. (i) Keats defines beauty as (a) transient (c) illusionary (b) eternal (d) short lived (ii) 'will keep a bower quiet for us' means all of the following EXCEPT (a) create a peaceful, shady place (b) provide a shelter (c) will decrease noise pollution (d) nature's canopy (iii) i) On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below: 1. Beautiful things uplift the soul. 2. Beauty is ever changing. (a) 1 can be inferred from the extract but 2 cannot. (b) 2 can be inferred from the extract but 1 cannot. (c) both 1 and 2 can be inferred from the extract. (d) both 1 and 2 cannot be inferred from the extract. (iv) The things that cause unhappiness are (1) lack of noble nature (2) old tunes (3) dull days (4) calm mind (5) a flowery band (6) strong relationships Choose the most appropriate option: (a) (1) and (2) (b) (1) and (3) (c) (4) and (5) (d) (3) and (6) (v) Complete the analogy. Do not repeat from used example: flowery band : metaphor ::_______ : alliteration (vi) According to the poet 'every morrow' we are _______ (b) Aunt Jennifer's tigers prance across a screen, Bright topaz denizens of a world of green, They do not fear the men beneath the tree; They pace in sleek chivalric certainty. Aunt Jennifer's fingers fluttering through her wool Find even the ivory needle hard to pull. The massive weight of uncle's wedding band Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer's hand. (i) Denizens of the world of green refer to (a) huntsmen (b) Aunt Jennifer (c) uncle (d) tigers (ii) Choose the option that displays the same poetic device as used in the second line of the extract. (a) heart of stone (c) silver spoon (b) trees sprouting (d) white murder (iii) The men setting beneath the tree are _______ (iv) What quality of uncle can be inferred through these lines ? (a) compassionate nature (b) courageous (c) confident (d) dominating (v) The tigers in the extract are symbolic of (a) creativity and courage (b) confidence and gentleness (c) cruelty and fear (d) aggression and starving (vi) Aunt Jennifer's tigers prance across (1) the screen (2) the fields (3) the embroidered tunic (4) the cage Which of the following is the most appropriate choice? (a) (1) and (2) (b) (2) and (4) (c) (1), (2) and (3) (d) (1) and (3) Q2. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Attempt any ONE: 4x1 = 4 (a) To make sure, I walked over the newsboy and glanced at the stack of papers at his feet. It was The World and The World hasn't been published for years. The lead story said something about President Cleveland. I've found that front page since, in the Public library files, and it was printed June 11, 1894. I turned toward the ticket windows knowing that here on the third level at Grand Central - I could buy tickets that would take Louisa and me anywhere in the United States we wanted to go. In the year 1894. And I wanted two tickets to Galesburg, Illinois. (i) The newspaper that covered the lead story about President Cleveland was (a) The Pioneer (b) The New York Times (c) The World (d) The Times (ii) The narrator wanted to buy tickets to _______ (iii) Which of the following in the extract most nearly means the opposite of 'stare? (a) glance (b) peek (c) ignore (d) examine (iv) Charley wanted two tickets because he wanted to go with (a) Sam (b) Cleveland (c) Louisa (d) the Psychiatrist Q2. (b) When I was studying in the third class, I hadn't yet heard people speak openly of untouchability. But I had already seen, felt, experienced and been humiliated by what it is. I was walking home from school one day, an old bag hanging from my shoulder. It was actually possible to walk the distance in ten minutes. But usually it would take me from half an hour to an hour to dawdle along watching all the fun and games that were going on, all the entertaining novelties and oddities in the streets, the shops and the bazaar. 4 * 1 = 4 (i) The narrator was humiliated because _______ (ii) The narrator 'dawdled along' as she (a) enjoyed looking at the various sights (b) was getting late for school (c) she didn't like going home (d) she enjoyed haggling and shopping (iii) On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below: (I) The distance from school to home was very short. (II) She was feeling upset and so dawdling her way home. (a) (1) can be inferred from the extract but (II) cannot (b) (II) can be inferred from the extract but (1) cannot (c) Both (1) and (II) cannot be inferred from the extract (d) Both (1) and (II) can be inferred from the extract (iv) The word 'novelties' in the passage most nearly means (a) colourful trinkets (b) wooden toys (c) unique and interesting items (d) expensive souvenirs Q3. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow. Attempt any ONE. (a) “I sometimes find a rupee, even a ten rupee note”, Saheb says, his eyes lighting up when you can find a silver coin in a heap of garbage, you don’t stop scrounging, for there is hope of finding more. It seems that for children, garbage has a meaning different from what it means to their parents. For the children it is wrapped in wonder, for the elders it is a means of survival. One winter morning I see Saheb standing by the fenced gate of the neighbourhood club, watching two young men dressed in white, playing tennis. “I like the game”, he hums, content to watch it standing behind the fence. “I go inside when no one is around” he admits. “The gate keeper lets me use the swing.” (i) Saheb found a rupee (a) on the street (b) in the garbage dump (c) in Firozabad (d) on the tennis court (ii) Which emotion of Saheb is revealed in the phrase 'his eyes lighting up'? (a) anxiety (b) envy (c) happiness (d) greed (iii) For the elders garbage is and for children it is _______ (iv) On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to I and II given below: 1. Saheb watches the game from outside. II. Saheb had lost the previous match. (a) I is true but II is not (b) II is true but I is not (c) Both I and II are true (d) Both I and II are untrue (v) 'Scrounging' in the passage most nearly means. (a) digging (b) searching (c) flinging (d) burying (vi) 'There is hope for finding more.' Explain with reference to the above extract. Q3. (b) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow. (b) “Or an actress. Now there’s real money in that. Yes, and I could may be have the boutique on the side. Actresses don’t work full time, do they ? Anyway, that or a fashion designer. You know –something a bit sophisticated”. And she turned in through the open street door leaving Jansie standing in the rain. “If I ever come into money I’ll buy a boutique”. “Huh, if you ever come into money … if you ever come into money you’ll buy us a blessed decent house to live in, thank you very much.” Sophie’s father was scooping shepherd’s pie into his mouth as hard as he could go, his plump face still grimy and sweat – marked from the day. “She thinks money grows on trees, don’t she Dad ? Said little Derek, hanging on the back of his father’s chair. 6  1 = 6 Their mother sighed. (i) Sophie wants to become an actress to (a) become famous (b) to earn money (c) to support her father (d) to compete with Jansie (ii) Jansie wanted Sophie to spend her money on__ (a) her marriage (b) her career (c) to open a boutique (d) buying a house (iii) Sophie is daydreaming about _______. (iv) The phrase ‘money grows on trees’ indicates that Sophie _____. (v) Sophie’s mother’s sigh is one of (a) regret (b) delight (c) relief (d) helplessness (vi) From the extract Jansie comes across as a _____ person. (a) practical (b) dominating (c) immature (d) starstruck Q4. Answer any FIVE out of six questions given below in about 40-50 words : 5 x 2 = 10 (a) What does Gandhi refer to as 'conflict of duties'? (b) What does the expression 'polished traffic' refer to? What does it reveal about city people? ( (c) Why did the iron master compare Edla to a parson? (d) What is the significance of the word 'but' in 'but all I said was see See you soon, Amma? (My Mother at Sixty-Six) (e) What handicap did Doughlas suffer from? How did he overcome that? (f) What according to Pablo Neruda in the poem 'Keeping Quiet' is the lesson that we should learn from mother earth? Q5. Answer any TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each: 2 x2 = 4 (a) What role does Sam's letter play in the story? (b) How did the 'duraisani' behave on receiving the gifts? (c) How does Mr. Lamb try and convince Derry that there is no essential difference between them? Q 6. Answer any ONE in about 120-150 words: (a) The last lesson reflects the flaws in human character that led to the sad plight of people in Alsace. Substantiate your answer with evidences from the text. OR (b) A Roadside Stand is a social satire depicting the two contrasting worlds existing in society. Justify this statement with reference to the poem. Q7. Answer any ONE in about 120-150 words: (a) Mr. Lamb stands as a symbol of optimism and hope. Support your answer with examples from the text. OR (b) Dr. Sadao emerges as a saviour of humanity. Substantiate your answer with evidence from the text. Answer Key Q1. (a) Ans. (i) (b) eternal (ii) (c ) will decrease noise pollution (iii) (a ) 1 can be inferred from the extract but 2 cannot. (iv) (b) (1) and (3) (v) noble natures , band to bind .(vi.) wreathing a flowery band / getting close to nature Q1. (b) (i) (d) tigers (ii) (a) heart of stone (iii) the hunters / symbolic of patriarchal society (any other relevant answer ) (iv) (d) dominating (v) (b) confidence and gentleness (vi) (d) (1) and (3) Q2. (a) (i) (c) The World (ii) Galesburg (iii) (a) glance (iv) (c) Louisa Q2 (b) (i) she was born in a community that was treated as untouchable / victim of caste discrimination (ii) (a) enjoyed looking at the various sights (iii) (a) can be inferred from the extract but (II) cannot (iv) (c ) unique and interesting items Q3. (a) (i) (b) in the garbage dump (ii) (c) happiness (iii) survival, wrapped in wonder. (iv) ( a) I is true but II is not (v) (b) searching (vi) more money / more silver coins / something precious / something valuable (any one) Q3. (b) (i) (b) to earn money (ii) (c) (iii) Suggestes value points: (Any One) becoming an actress opening a boutique - becoming a manager in boutique becoming a fashion designer (iv) Suggestes value points: ( Any One) is daydreaming fantasizing is impractical does not know the value of money (v) (d) helplessness (vi) (a) practical Q4. Short Questions: (a) What does Gandhi refer to as 'conflict of duties'? Ans: Gandhi refers to the 'conflict of duties' as the dilemma one faces when two moral obligations seem to be in opposition, making it challenging to decide the right course of action. This concept highlights the struggle between adhering to legal norms and fulfilling ethical responsibilities. Gandhi, being a staunch advocate of nonviolence and moral integrity, often grappled with situations where following the law conflicted with higher moral duties. (b) What does the expression ‘polished traffic’ refer to ? What does it reveal about city people ? The expression ‘polished traffic’ refers to the luxurious cars driven by wealthy and sophisticated city dwellers. It reveals that city people are often self-centered and unwilling to contribute money to improve the living standards of the poor. (c) Why did the iron master compare Edla to a parson ? The iron master compared Edla to a parson because of her moralistic stand, her persuasive manner of speaking, her compassionate nature, and her goodness of heart. Edla's ability to empathize with and positively influence others mirrored the qualities often associated with a parson. (d) What is the significance of the word ‘but’ in ‘but all I said was see you soon, Amma ? (My Mother at Sixty-Six) The significance of the word ‘but’ in ‘but all I said was see you soon, Amma’ lies in the juxtaposition of the speaker's internal emotions with her outward expression. Despite her deep fear and anxiety about losing her mother, she chose to convey optimism and hope, masking her true feelings with a simple, hopeful farewell. (e) What handicap did Doughlas suffer from ? How did he overcome that ? Douglas suffered from a fear of water (hydrophobia) and did not know how to swim. He overcame this fear by hiring an instructor, practising regularly to build his confidence and skills, and eventually swimming alone across lakes and rivers to conquer his aversion to water. (f) What according to Pablo Neruda in the poem ‘Keeping Quiet’ is the lesson that we should learn from mother earth ? According to Pablo Neruda in the poem ‘Keeping Quiet,’ the lesson we should learn from Mother Earth is the value of life under apparent stillness. Just as the Earth experiences periods of hibernation and stillness, which lead to rejuvenation and regeneration, we too should embrace moments of quiet reflection to preserve and nurture life. Q5 ( Short Questions/ Vistas) (a) What role does Sam’s letter play in the story ? Sam’s letter plays a crucial role in the story by justifying the existence of the Third Level, making it seem real and possible. It provides Charlie with a temporary refuge, allowing him to believe in the existence of the Third Level as an escape from the harsh realities of modern life. Additionally, the letter gives Charlie hope and motivation to continue searching for this peaceful, alternate reality, reinforcing his desire to find solace in a simpler, bygone era. (b) How did the ‘duraisani’ behave on receiving the gifts ? The ‘duraisani’ kept all the 50 diamond rings she received as gifts and sent a "thank you" reply to the Tiger King, expressing her gratitude for the generous gesture. Her behavior showcased her acceptance and appreciation of the extravagant gifts, which highlighted the Tiger King's attempt to appease and impress her. (c) How does Mr. Lamb try and convince Derry that there is no essential difference between them ? Mr. Lamb tries to convince Derry that there is no essential difference between them by highlighting that both of them are disabled—Derry with his burned face and Mr. Lamb with his tin leg. He points out that the only difference is their age, with Derry being young and Mr. Lamb being old. Mr. Lamb emphasises that what truly matters is a person's inner qualities, not their outward appearance. Additionally, he acknowledges that both of them have been mocked and ridiculed by others, further showing their shared experiences and common ground. Q 6. Long Question | Flamingo ( 120-150 words) (a) The last lesson reflects the flaws in human character that led to the sad plight of people in Alsace. Substantiate your answer with evidences from the text. "The Last Lesson" reflects the flaws in human character that contributed to the sad plight of people in Alsace through various evidences in the text. Firstly, the disregard for the importance of learning the mother tongue and education is evident, as people postponed learning till tomorrow. Instead of prioritising education, children were sent to work on farms or mills, reflecting a lack of value placed on academic pursuits. Even M. Hamel, the teacher, contributed to this negligence by prioritising his personal interests, such as tending to his flowers, over teaching the children. Furthermore, the declaration of a holiday by M. Hamel when he wanted to go fishing exemplifies a lack of dedication to education, emphasising personal desires over the future of the students. These instances underscore the collective apathy towards education and cultural preservation, ultimately leading to the unfortunate state of affairs in Alsace. (b) A Roadside Stand is a social satire depicting the two contrasting worlds existing in society. Justify this statement with reference to the poem. "A Roadside Stand" serves as a social satire by portraying the stark contrast between the selfishness of the rich and the struggles of the poor village folks. The village folks are depicted with a childish longing and unrealistic expectations, as they eagerly await prospective customers from the city to fulfill their desires for a better life. Their constant hope, symbolized by the "windows of hope always open," reflects their desperation and unhappiness in their current situation. On the other hand, the city dwellers are portrayed as wealthy and selfish individuals who ignore the roadside stand and its operators. They only complain about inconsequential issues like wrong signs, demonstrating their apathy towards the plight of the villagers. Furthermore, the city dwellers are depicted as greedy benefactors who exploit the villagers' vulnerability for their own gain. Through these contrasting depictions, the poem effectively critiques the societal divide between the rich and the poor, highlighting the exploitation and indifference prevalent in society. Q7. Long Question | Vistas ( 120-150 words) (a) Mr. Lamb stands as a symbol of optimism and hope. Support your answer with examples from the text. Mr. Lamb indeed stands as a symbol of optimism and hope in the story, exemplified by several instances throughout the text. Despite being disabled, he maintains a remarkably positive attitude towards life, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. Mr. Lamb's empathy is evident as he welcomes and listens to others, always keeping his gate open and eschewing curtains to signify his openness to people and experiences. He finds solace in nature, spending time listening to its sounds and appreciating its beauty, showcasing his ability to find joy in simple pleasures. Moreover, Mr. Lamb harbors no hatred towards anyone, even those who mocked him, exemplifying forgiveness and compassion. He considers everyone a friend, emphasizing his inclusive and accepting nature. Overall, Mr. Lamb's efforts to celebrate life despite his challenges serve as a beacon of hope and optimism in the story, inspiring others to embrace positivity and kindness. (b) Dr. Sadao emerges as a saviour of humanity. Substantiate your answer with evidence from the text. Dr. Sadao emerges as a savior of humanity through his actions in the story, exemplified by several key instances. Despite Japan and America being enemies during wartime, Dr. Sadao's humanitarian instincts prevail when he discovers a wounded American soldier washed ashore. Despite the conflict of duty as both a doctor and a patriot, Dr. Sadao risks his career and family's safety by treating the soldier, demonstrating his commitment to saving lives above all else. He even goes as far as to clear his conscience by informing the General of the soldier's presence. Moreover, Dr. Sadao helps the soldier, named Tom, escape safely, rising above narrow prejudices and showing compassion and empathy towards a fellow human being in need. These actions underscore Dr. Sadao's role as a savior of humanity, as he prioritizes compassion, ethics, and the value of human life above nationalistic conflicts and personal considerations.

Solve our Reading Worksheet to ace your Score in English Worksheet 1 1. Read the passage given below : 1. Hiking is a great source of pleasure to us besides being beneficial for health. Once we leave the crowded streets of a city and go out for a walking tour away from the mad world, we really feel free. The open air has a bracing effect on the mind. The congestion of the city, the uproar and tumult, the intolerable noise of traffic, the hectic daily routine, all these are forgotten and the mind is at ease. We then feel like running, leaping, singing and laughing. We travel merrily mile after mile in the company of friends and associates. 2. Hiking takes us in the midst of nature. The sight of waterfalls, flowers, streams, trees and bushes is pleasing. A connect is established between us and nature. Various sounds of nature, like the murmur of a brook or the son of a bird, acquire a new meaning and significance to us. 3. You enjoy the beauty of nature. Minute observations like a snake casting its slough, a mouse peeping out of its hole, a squirrel leaping about on the branches of a tree, a bird flying past us, all these are noticed and they arouse our interest. We have no business worries, no fear of the examination, no anxiety about the home. We have leisure to stand, to walk and talk. It is more thrilling and pleasurable to hike in a mountainous region than in the plains. The excitement of climbing up to the top of a hill, the adventure of coming down a slope, the grandeur of sunset behind a mountain All these sights lend a rare charm and interest to our journey. 4. We walk along a zigzag motor road or cut across a mountain path in search of adventure. We may have bright sunny weather or might get caught in a shower of rain. We may look below us into the yawning chasm or up at the mountain peak. The feeling of unlimited freedom makes our hearts leap with joy. 5. Hiking is one of the healthiest sports. It ensures a complete escape from the urgent and busy activities of life and therefore gives solace to our brain. It regains its lost energy and is able to do twice as much work as before. 6. The fresh air, beautiful mountains, majestic trees, chirping sound of birds make one's mind and soul at peace with nature. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions below: 10 M (i) To go out for a walking tour is (a) to stroll. (b) to ramble. (c) to hike. (d) to saunter. (ii) Why does the writer say that the mind is at ease when you hike? (a) because hiking is an inexpensive activity. (b) because it brings families together. (c) because of intolerable noise of traffic. (d) because the depressing daily routine is forgotten. (iii) Complete the following with a phrase: The various sounds of nature acquire........ ( iv) Infer one reason for the following based on information in paragraph 2. A contact is established between us and nature. (v) Complete the following analogy correctly with a word from paragraph 2. aroma: cooking; fragrance: (vi) Give one reason why it is a pleasure to hike in the mountains than in the plains. (a) because observation is sharpened. (b) because of the excitement of climbing up and adventure of coming down. (c) because it is leisure to stand, to walk. (d) because there are no worries. (vii) Hiking gives the brain, the rest it needs because (a) it is a short time activity. (b) it is one of the healthiest sports. (c) it makes us sleep peacefully. (d) it is an escape from our busy schedule. (viii) List any two examples of minute observations you make while on a hike. (ix) Supply one point to justify the following: Hiking gives us a feeling of unlimited joy. (x) Substitute the word 'leap with joy' with one word similar in meaning in the following sentence from the passage. The feeling of unlimited freedom makes our hearts leap with joy. Worksheet 2 2. Read the extract given below : 1.Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When areas in and around Leh began to experience water shortages, life didn't grind to a halt. Why? Because a retired civil engineer in the Jammu and Kashmir Government came up with the idea of artificial glaciers. 2. Ladakh, a cold desert at an altitude of 3000 - 3, 500 meters above sea level, has a low average annual rainfall rate of 50 mm. Glaciers have always been the only source of water. Agriculture is completely dependent on glacier melt, unlike the rest of river/monsoon-fed India. But over the years, with increasing effects of climate change, rainfall and snowfall patterns have been changing, resulting in severe shortage and drought situations. Given the extreme winter conditions, the window for farming is usually limited to one harvest season. 3. It is located between the natural glacier above and the village below. The one closer to the village and lowest in altitude melts first, providing water during April-May, the crucial sowing season. Further, layers of ice above melt with the increasing temperature, thus ensuring continuous supply to the fields. Therefore, farmers have been able to manage two crops instead of one. It costs about 1,50,000 and above to create a glacier. 4. Fondly called the glacier man, he has designed over 15 artificial glaciers in and around Leh since 1987. In recognition of his pioneering effort, he was conferred the Padma Shri by The President of India. 5. There are a few basic steps followed while creating an artificial glacier. River or stream water at high altitude is diverted to a shaded area of the hill, facing north, where the winter sun is blocked by a ridge or a mountain range. At the start of winter i.e., in November, the diverted water is made to flow on sloping hills facing distribution channels. Stone embankments are built at regular intervals which impede the flow of water, making shallow pools which freeze, forming a cascade of ice along the slope. Ice formation continues for 3-4 months resulting in a large accumulation of ice which is referred to as an 'artificial glacier'. Based on your understanding of the extract, answer the questions below : 10 (i) Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1. Areas in and around Leh began to experience water shortage but life didn't grind to a halt. (ii) Select from the passage the appropriate option to fill in the blanks: Agriculture is completely dependent on the rest of river/monsoon-fed India. unlike (a) rainfall pattern (c) glaciers melt (b) climate change (d) extreme winter conditions (iii) Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 3: icing: cake :: layers: _______ (iv) Select the correct option to complete the following sentence: At the start of winter the diverted water is made to flow ____ (a) on sloping hills facing distribution channels. (b) on high altitude. (c) on ice-cold water level. (d) on mountain range. (v) From the chart select the months of water surplus. (a) January, February. (b) November, December. (c) July, August, September. (d) March, April. (vi) Fill in the blank by selecting from the passage the correct option: The _____ have been the only source of water in areas in and around Ladakh. (a) glaciers (b) rivers (c) streams (d) water springs (vii) The word 'located' in paragraph 3 means: (a) found (b) locally found (c) situated (d) adapted (viii) Write any two steps followed while creating the glaciers. (ix) List one reason why artificial glaciers seem the best option. (x) Select the most suitable title from the following for the passage: (a) Water Shortage. (c) Artificial Glacier. (b) New Ways to Pool Water. (d) River Beds. Answer Key Worksheet 1 (i) (a) to stroll/ (c) To hike (ii) (d) Because the depressing daily routine is forgotton (iii) a new meaning and significance to us (iv) hiking takes us in the midst of nature / Sights of waterfalls, flowers, streams, trees and bushes/ sounds of nature like the murmur of the brook or a song of a bird acquire a new meaning and significance for us. (any one) (v) Flowers (vi) (b) Because of the excitement of climbing up and adventure of coming down (vii) (d) It is an escape from our busy schedule (viii) Mouse peeping out of the hole / snake casting its slough/squirrel leaping on branches/bird flying past us (Any two) (ix) We walk along a zigzag motor road or cut across a mountain path in search of adventure / it ensures a complete escape from urgent and busy activities of life / the feeling of unlimited freedom makes our hearts leap with joy/ because a connect is established between us and nature (any other relevant answer to be accepted) (any one) (x) excited/ecstatic/elated (a similar word or a relevant phrase to be accepted from or outside the passage) Worksheet 2 1.a retired civil engineer came up with the idea of artificial glaciers/ because of artificial glaciers 2 (c) glaciers melt 3 Ice 4 a. on sloping hills facing distribution channels 5 c. July, August, September 3-4 months 6 a. glaciers. 7 (a) found/(c) situated 8. river water gets diverted to a shady area where winter sun is blocked by ridge making the water flow on the sloping hills stone embankments are built at regular intervals (any two) 9. because of low annual rainfall rate / due to water shortages / for continuous supply of water (any one) 10(c) artificial glacier Buy all our Printable PDF worksheets HERE

Reading Worksheet 1 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow I know many friends of mine who drink coffee regularly but do not know that coffee exists in different forms other than instant coffee. There are many who swear by Flora café classic or Coco gold, which they consider premium coffee. I may sound offensive but instant coffee is not the only way; in fact it’s a very bad way of making coffee ! Instant coffee cannot match up to brewed coffee’s flavour nor does it have Arabica beans. It uses Robusta beans that are lower in flavour. Don’t know the difference ? ! Read on … 2. That plant might be a genius ! It created a chemical that would keep pests away. Fortunately for us and unfortunately for the plant – that plan did not work the way it was intended to. The chemical might have averted a few pest attacks, but attracted a far greater threat – human beings. The plant I am talking about is coffee and the chemical is caffeine. 3. To begin from the beginning – coffee is from a more mature part of the tree – the seed – unlike other stimulants. The ripe berry is picked and de-pulped leaving us with a seed called ‘green bean’ or ‘green coffee’. Green bean is uncharacteristically bland with a taste nowhere close to that of coffee, but it is valued for its higher antioxidant levels. 4. It’s an interesting phenomenon to see how this bland green bean turns to a flavourful coffee bean. Coffee bean is a seed and like any other seed is rich in proteins, fats and all necessary ingredients for giving birth to a new plant. When exposed to heat, the fats and carbohydrates in the bean turn into essential oils, which give the characteristic taste and aroma to the coffee bean. The degree of roasting depends on the need or purpose of use. 5. These beans are ground so that the surface area of the bean is increased, which makes extraction easier. The bean can be ground or crushed but making the particles uniform will ensure equal extraction, or else the smaller particle will get over extracted and the larger one under extracted. Hence, the burr grinder is used to ensure that the coffee bean gets ground in a uniform way in which all particles are of similar sizes. 6. Does under extraction give a lighter coffee and over extraction a stronger one ? No. For a lighter or stronger coffee less or more coffee powder has to be used. Why ? Under extraction will not get all the flavours of the coffee as the water runs too quickly. It will not get what you want – it will taste sour. Over-extraction will bring out all unnecessary flavours rendering the taste bitter. (i) Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option. The author complained that his friends ________. (a) consumed only Flora classics. (b) were not aware of different forms of coffee. (c) were severely addicted to drinking coffee. (d) considered Coco gold as premium coffee. (ii) Comment on the writer’s reference to the unique feature of coffee plant. (paragraph 2) (iii) List the reason why the author refers to humans as ‘great threat to coffee’ plants. (iv) Select an option that conveys the same meaning as ‘energiser’ from words used in paragraph 3. (a) bland (b) mature (c) antioxidant (d) stimulants (v) Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference with respect to the following : Fats and carbohydrates turn into essential oils leading to _____. (vi) Comment on the writer’s reference to the interesting phenomenon in paragraph 4. (vii) Over extraction does not give a stronger coffee. Based on your understanding of paragraph 6, list one method to get stronger coffee. (viii) The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph five EXCEPT (a) The burr grinder grinds coffee beans uniformly. (b) Less surface area makes extraction easier. (c) Grinding gives stronger aroma. (d) Good coffee is a mix of smaller and bigger particles. (ix) Why is it fair to say that the right degree of extraction of coffee is important ? (x) Select the most suitable title of the above passage. (a) The Art of Coffee Making (b) Benefits of Consuming Coffee (c) Green Coffee – The perfect antioxidant (d) The Coffee Addict Answer Key (i) (b) were not aware of different forms of coffee. (ii) Not only a beverage but also created a chemical that would keep pests away / ended up getting humans attracted / addicted to caffeine. (any one) (iii) large consumers / drink coffee regularly / a stimulant (any one) (iv) (d) stimulants (v) taste and aroma to the coffee bean (vi) Suggested value points: - how a bland bean turns to a flavourful coffee bean. - when exposed to heat turn it to oil (any one) (vii) add more coffee powder (viii) (a) The burr grinder grinds coffee beans uniformly. (ix) -under extraction will not get all the flavours / over- extraction will make coffee bitter. (x) (a) The Art of Coffee Making Reading Worksheet 2 (1) News If you can't remember the last time, you saw a teenager - reading a book, newspaper or magazine, you're not alone. In recent years, less than 20 percent of teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure. More than 80 percent say they use social media every day, according to research published by the World Psychological Association. (2) "Compared with previous generations, teens in the 2010s spent more time online and less time with traditional media, such as books, magazines and television," said lead author of the book yGen and professor of psychology at ABC University. "Time on digital media has displaced time once spent enjoying a book or watching TV." (3) Swaner and her colleagues analysed data concluded from an ongoing study of a nationally representative sample of approximately 50,000 eighth, tenth and twelfth grade students annually. They looked at survey results from 1976 to 2016, representing more than 1 million teenagers. While the study started with only twelfth-graders in the 1970s, eighth and tenth-graders were added in 1991. (4) Use of digital media increased substantially from 2006 to 2016. Among twelfth-graders, internet use during leisure time doubled from one to two hours per day during that period. It also increased 75 percent for tenth-graders and 68 percent for eighth-graders. (5) "In the mid-2010s, the average twelfth-grader reported spending approximately two hours a day texting, just over two hours a day on the internet which included gaming and just under two hours a day on social media," said Swaner. That's a total of about six hours per day on just three digital media activities during their leisure time." (6) In comparison, tenth-graders reported a total of five hours per day and eighth-graders reported four hours per day on those three digital activities. Consequently the spent time in the digital world is seriously degrading the time they spend on more traditional media such as print book and newspapers. (7) The decline in reading print media was especially steep. In the early 1990s, 33 percent of tenth-graders said they read a newspaper almost every day. By 2016, that number was only 2 percent. In the late 1970s, 60 percent of twelfth-graders said they read a book or a magazine almost every day; by 2016, only 16 percent did. Twelfth- graders also reported reading fewer books each year in 2016 compared to how much they read in 1976, and approximately one- third did not read a book (including e-books) for pleasure in the year prior to the 2016 survey. (8) There's no lack of intelligence among young people. However due to over dependence on digital media they find it difficult to focus for long periods of time and to read long-form text. Subsequently they find it challenging to understand complex issues and develop critical thinking skills. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below: (i) Does the following statement agree with the information given in paragraph 1? The writer believes that very few teens indulge in reading as a pleasurable activity. Select from the following: True: if the statement agrees with the information. False if the statement contradicts the information. Not given if there is no information on this. (ii) Select the option that displays the most likely reason for this research. In order to find out (a) reading choices of teenagers. (b) digital competency of teenagers. (c) speed of reading text. (d) the decline of time spent on traditional media. (iii) Complete the statement based on the following statement: Traditional media has been replaced by digital media, we can say this because (iv) Do you think that the researchers of study added tenth and eighth graders to the survey deliberately? Support your answer with reference to the text. (v) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: The concluding sentence of the text makes a clear case for by listing it as a core competency for analysis and application. (a) following social media (b) reading long texts (c) building focus and concentration (d) developing constructive habits (vi) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: The digital activities that the twelfth-graders indulge in are (a) texting, gaming, television (b) texting, gaming, social media (c) newspaper, books, magazine (d) television, books, gaming (vii) Complete the sentence appropriately with one/two words: Teens today hardly read print media for (viii) Based on the reading of the text, state a point to challenge the given statement: Time on digital media has displaced time once spent enjoying a book or watching T.V." (ix) What does the author mean by degrading the time' in para 62 (a) spending less time (b) waste of time (c) consuming more time (d) saving time (x) As per Fig. 1, the percentage of people above 50 yrs is percentage of teenagers using social media. the (a) greater than (b) less than (c) equal to (d) negligible to Answer Key (i) True (ii) (d) the decline of time spent on traditional media. (iii) time on digital media has displaced time once spent on reading or watching TV. (iv) Suggested value points: ( any One) Yes, because 75% of 10th graders and 68% of 8th graders spent their leisure time in the use of digital media decline in reading print media was specially steep to widen the scope of research (any one) (v) (b) reading long texts / (c) building focus and concentration (any one) (vi) (b) texting, gaming, social media (vii) pleasure (viii) time reduced but not completely displaced / any other relevant answer to be accepted (ix) (a) spending less time / (b) waste of time (x) (b) less than To buy the PDF content of all our web pages, Click Here

Practice Previous Years' Questions ( PYQs) and ace your score in CBSE Board Exams. EXTRACT 1 Read the given extracts to attempt the questions with reference to context: (a) but after airport's security check, standing a few yards away, I looked again at her, Wan, pale as a late winter's moon and felt that old familiar ache, my childhood's fear but all I said was, see you soon, smile and smile and smile (i) Choose the correct option: In the above extract the narrator feels (a) satisfied (b) fearful (c) nostalgic (d) regretful (ii) Identify the word in the extract that means 'colourless. (iii) Complete the following analogy correctly: She sang like a bird: Simile All I did was smile and smile and smile: ______ (iv) Read the following statement and choose the correct option: (1) The poet had gone through the security check. (2) She did not want to look at her mother. (a) (1) is true, but (2) is false. (b) (1) is false, but (2) is true. (c) Both (1) and (2) are true. (d) Both (1) and (2) are false. (v) What childhood fear is the poet referring to? (vi) Fill the blank with appropriate words with reference to the extract: Pale as a winter's moon suggests _____ EXTRACT 2 (b) Sometimes I feel myself I can hardly bear The thought of so much childish longing in vain, The sadness that lurks near the open window there, That waits all day in almost open prayer. For the squeal of brakes, the sound of a stopping car, Of all the thousand selfish cars that pass, Just one to inquire what a farmer's prices are, (1) What is the sentiment expressed in the above extract? (1) remorse (ii) regret (iii) empathy (iv) disappointment (v) guilt Choose the correct appropriate option. (a) (iii) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (iv) and (v) (d) (i) and (v) (ii) Identify the phrase in the extract that suggests 'innocent desires'. (iii) The roadside stand owners pray for (a) a relief from the heat (b) free housing (c) cars stopping (d) benefits from pollution (iv) Complete the following analogy correctly He fought like a lion: Simile :: selfish cars : _____ (v) On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to (1) and (2) given below: (1) The people who have put up the roadside stand keep waiting for customers. (2) They become sad when someone turns up. (a) (1) is true, but (2) is false. (b) (1) is false, but (2) is true. (c) Both (1) and (2) are true. (d) Both (1) and (2) are false. (vi) Fill the blank appropriately with reference to the extract. 'Squeal of brakes' implies __ EXTRACT 3 (a) The clerk figured the fare he glanced at my fancy hat band, but he figured the fare and I had enough for two coach tickets, one way. But when I counted out the money and looked up, the clerk was staring at me. He nodded at the bills. "That ain't money, mister," he said, "and if you're trying to skin me, you won't get very far," and he glanced at the cash drawer, beside him. Of course the money was old-style bills half again as big as the money we use nowadays and different looking. (i) Why did Charley ask for two tickets? (ii) Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option: When Charley offered money to the booking clerk, the latter stared at Charley because the booking clerk (a) thought it wasn't money. (b) did not trust Charley. (c) thought Charley was trying to tease him. (d) thought that Charley had given him less money. (iii) Select the option that best describes Charley in this extract. He is _____ (a) a cheat (b) gullible (c) an opportunist (d) an escapist (iv) ‘If you’re trying to skin me’ suggests ________. EXTRACT 4 Mr. Lamb: Well that needn't stop you, you needn't mind. Derry : It'd stop them. They'd mind me. When they saw me here. They look at my face and run. Mr. Lamb: They might. They might not. You'd have to take the risk. So would they. Derry : No, you would, you might have me and lose all your other friends, because nobody wants to stay near me if they can help it. Mr. Lamb: I've not moved. Derry : No Mr. Lamb: When I go down the street, the kids shout 'Lamey- Lamb'. But they still come into the Garden, into my house; it's a game. They're not afraid of me. Why should they be? Because I'm not afraid of them, that's why not.' (i) The kids tease Mr. Lamb but still come into his garden. Why? (ii) Choose the best option that describes Mr. Lamb. (a) headstrong (b) pessimist (c) negligent (d) positive (iii) Choose the correct option with reference to the extract: What makes Derry tell Mr. Lamb that if he comes, others would stop coming? (a) Mr. Lamb would not let others come. (b) They would be repulsed by Derry. (c) Mr. Lamb will have to choose between him and others. (d) Derry would flare up. (iv) What does Mr. Lamb mean by They might, they might not'? EXTRACT 5 And in dark hutments, next to lines of flames of flickering oil lamps, sit boys and girls with their fathers and mothers, welding pieces of coloured glass into circles of bangles. Their eyes are more adjusted to the dark than to the light outside. That is why they often end up losing their eyesight before they become adults. (i) Complete the sentence with reference to the extract: Their eyes are more adjusted to the dark than to the light outside because __ (ii) Which of the following would NOT be true? (a) The hutments were shining and inviting. (b) The children's lives were as bleak as their surrounding. (c) There were no electricity connections. (d) The boys and girls had got used to the dark. (iii) The bangle workers lose their eyesight before they became adults because (a) they already have poor eyesight. (b) they work in dim light. (c) they are married in childhood. (d) they are malnourished. (iv) Which of the following most nearly means 'adjusted' in the context of the extract? (a) conditioned (b) favoured (c) accepted (d) reconciled (v) 'Flickering oil lamps' suggests (vi) What is the antonym from the extract of the word 'rarely'? EXTRACT 6 "I am thinking of this stranger here," said Edla "He walks and walks the whole year long, and there is probably not a single place in the whole country where he is welcome and can feel at home. Wherever he turns he is chased away. Always he is afraid of being arrested and cross-examined. I should like to have him enjoy a day of peace with us here-just one in the whole year." (i) Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate option: Edla wished the Pedlar to have a peaceful day because (a) the Pedlar had worked for Edla. (b) the Pedlar had not been released from jail. (c) the Pedlar had been staying at the forge. (d) the Pedlar had always been looked with suspicion. (ii) Select the suitable word from the extract to complete analogy. single: multiple : : abroad : ____ (iii) In the above extract, Edla comes across as (a) conscientious (b) pretentions (c) compassionate (d) selfless (iv) Based on the above extract, choose the statement which is true (a) relationships are rattraps. (b) money is important in the world. (c) criminal is not born but made. (d) christmas is a time of charity (v) In the context of the given extract, which day is referred to in the expression ‘just one in the whole year’ ? (vi) What does the expression ‘he is cross examined’ suggest ? Q7. Answer any FIVE of the following in about 40-50 words each: (5x2 =10 Marks) (a) When do the residents of Alsace realise how precious their language is to them? (b) What are the feelings of the poet about her aged mother with reference to the poem 'My Mother at Sixty Six'? (c) Describe the role of Raj Kumar Shukla in Indigo. (d) "There can be life under apparent stillness. Explain. (Keeping Quiet) (e) Explain the metaphor of the rattrap. (f) Do we experience things of beauty only for short moments or do they make a lasting impression? Explain. (A Thing of Beauty) Q8. Answer any TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each: (2x2= 4) (a) Describe Gondwana. (b) Do you agree with the Tiger King's statement? You may kill even a cow in self defence. (c) What extraordinary experience did Charley have when he went to the Grand station? Q9. Answer any ONE of the following in about 120-150 words: (5 Marks) (a) Last Spring' and 'Indigo' bring out how the common man is a victim of exploitation. Explain. OR (b) Aunt Jennifer's Tigers' and 'A Thing of Beauty', can be read together to show the permanence and everlasting impact of art and of things of beauty. Comment. Q10. Answer any ONE of the following in about 120-150 words: (5 Marks) (a) After seeing off the enemy soldier, Dr. Sadao must have felt relieved. He was able to uphold the oath that he had taken as a doctor. Dr. Sadao made an entry into his daily diary explaining the dilemma faced by him and how he resolved it. Imagine yourselt to be Dr. Sadao and express his thoughts. You may begin like this I was able to uphold the oath that I had taken as a doctor.....) OR (b) Both lama and Zitkala-Sa were from marginalised communities. They challenged the system to bring dignity into their lives, Justify. Answer Key Extract 1 (i) (b) fearful (ii) wan / pale (iii) repetition (iv) (a) (1) is true, but (2) is false. (v) Suggested value points ( any one) - fear of separation from mother - losing her mother (vi) Suggested Value Points ( any one) Loss of - youthfulness / charm/ sheen/ brightness - approaching - dullness/ weakness and old age Extract 2 (i) (a) (iii) and (iv) (ii) ‘childish longing’ (iii) (c) cars stopping (iv) Transferred epithet / personification (v) (a) (1) is true, but (2) is false. (vi) applying of brakes / stopping of cars Extract 3 (i) wanted to take his wife (Louisa) with him (ii) (a) thought it wasn’t money. (iii) (d) an escapist (iv) to cheat / dupe / fleece / make fool of / (any other relevant point) Extract 4 (i) Suggested Value Points ( Any One ) they are not afraid of him - it is a game - to steal the crab apples - to play in the garden (ii) (d) positive (iii) (b) They would be repulsed by Derry (iv) Suggested Value Points ( any one) - Mr. Lamb is not sure of kids’ reaction to Derry’s presence in the garden - Kids may or may not run away Extract 5 (i) Suggested Value Points - most of the time is spent in dark hutments - of the flickering oil lamps - of dim light (ii) (a) The hutments were shining and inviting. (iii) (b) they work in dim light. (iv) (a) conditioned (v) dim / blinking / fluctuating / varying (vi) often Extract 6 (i) (d) the peddler had always been looked with suspicion. (ii) home (iii) (c) compassionate (iv) (d) Christmas is a time of charity (v) Christmas (vi) questioned / interrogated / (any other suitable answer) Q7. Short Questions (Flamingo) (a) The residents of Alsace realize how precious their language is to them under two significant circumstances: 1. When orders came from Berlin to teach only German: The imposition of this directive represents a forcible suppression of their cultural identity. It prompts the residents to recognize the intrinsic value of their French language as an essential part of their heritage and identity. 2. When M. Hamel announced that it was the last French lesson: This announcement serves as a poignant reminder of the imminent loss of their language and cultural heritage. It prompts them to reflect on the significance of their French lessons and the importance of preserving their language in the face of external pressures. (b) In the poem "My Mother at Sixty Six," the poet expresses a range of emotions towards her aged mother. She experiences fear of separation, as indicated by her mention of a "familiar ache" and her childhood fear of losing her mother. The poet also conveys feelings of worry, helplessness, and concern for her mother's well-being. Additionally, there is an underlying sadness permeating the poem, stemming from the realization of her mother's aging and mortality. (c) Raj Kumar Shukla played a pivotal role in Indigo by persuading Gandhi to visit Champaran, exposing sharecropper exploitation, spotlighting landlord injustices, and indirectly fueling the civil disobedience movement through his activism. (d) Life thrives beneath apparent stillness as it's an ongoing process, with vitality pulsating beneath calm exteriors. This concept emphasizes the preservation and continuity of life, akin to the dynamic tranquility of the earth's surface. (e) The rattrap serves as a metaphor for the world, where material temptations are the baits. Humans, like rats, are enticed by these offerings, ultimately getting ensnared in the traps of desire and illusion. (f) Beauty often leaves a lasting impression, offering "joy forever" as Keats suggests. Its loveliness grows over time, never fading into oblivion but rather becoming an endless source of solace and inspiration, akin to an "endless fountain of immortal drink." Q8 short Questions (Vistas) (a) Gondwana was a massive southern supercontinent, centered around present-day Antarctica. It boasted a warm climate and supported diverse flora and fauna. Thriving for over 500 years, it was a crucial chapter in Earth's geological history. (b) No, I don't agree with the Tiger King's statement. Killing animals, including cows, cannot be justified as an act of self-defense unless there's an imminent threat to human life. The prophecy shouldn't justify indiscriminate killing; enhancing security measures would have been a more ethical approach. (c) Charley had an extraordinary experience when he went to the Grand station as he reached the third level, where he encountered settings and people reminiscent of the late 19th century, such as the detailed description of Victorian attire or antiquated transportation methods. Q9. Long Questions ( Flamingo) (a) Both "Lost Spring" and "Indigo" portray the common man as a victim of exploitation due to various factors such as lack of awareness, education, empowerment, and financial resources. In "Lost Spring," skilled and unskilled workers suffer from neglected basic needs, endure miserable living and working conditions, and are trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty. They are exploited by those in power, such as employers who pay low wages and landlords who take advantage of their vulnerable situation. Similarly, in "Indigo," sharecroppers are oppressed by British landlords who force them into exploitative contracts. They are coerced to pay compensation to be released from these contracts, leading to financial strain. Moreover, the exorbitant fees charged by lawyers further exacerbate their exploitation, highlighting the systemic injustices faced by the common man. Or (b) "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers" and "A Thing of Beauty" complement each other in showcasing the permanence and enduring impact of art and beauty. In "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers," the tigers depicted on the tapestry symbolize freedom and resilience, continuing to inspire despite Aunt Jennifer's personal struggles. Similarly, Keats' poem "A Thing of Beauty" emphasizes how both natural and man-made beauty have an everlasting impact, uplifting and inspiring generations. Both poems, as creative expressions of art, will indeed leave an indelible mark on those who encounter them, highlighting the timeless power of artistic creation. Q10. Long Questions ( Vistas) (a) I was able to uphold the oath that I had taken as a doctor, despite the difficult experience I faced. It was a dilemma whether to treat the enemy soldier or hand him over, but my training compelled me to prioritize his medical needs. Although it went against everyone's wishes, I decided to operate, believing it was the right thing to do. I felt relieved when the General took over the responsibility, but I still waited anxiously for three days. Eventually, I resolved the situation by planning an escape route for the prisoner of war, finally feeling relieved of the burden weighing on me. or (b) Bama and Zitkala-Sa, hailing from marginalized communities, faced exploitation and discrimination that scarred their childhoods. Bama experienced caste-based discrimination, while Zitkala-Sa faced racial prejudice. Despite their traumatic experiences, they rebelled against the system and fought for dignity. Bama's determination led her to become an acclaimed writer, challenging caste-based oppression through her work. Similarly, Zitkala-Sa's resilience propelled her to become an accomplished writer, using her platform to challenge racial injustice. Both women worked hard to overcome societal barriers, showcasing their unwavering determination to bring dignity into their lives and communities. Download the PDF of this worksheet and all our worksheets HERE

Solve Previous Years Questions ( PYQs) from CBSE Board and excel in Reading Skill. Worksheet 1 1 Seagulls, as you know, never falter, never stall. To stall in the air is for them a disgrace and a dishonour. But Jonathan Livingston Seagull, unashamed, stretching his wings again in that trembling hard curve slowing, slowing, and stalling once more was no ordinary bird. Most gulls don't bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight-how to get from shore to food and back again. For most gulls, it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight. More than anything else, Jonathan Livingston Seagull loved to fly. 2 This kind of thinking, he found, is not the way to make oneself popular with other birds. Even his parents were dismayed as Jonathan spent the whole day alone, making hundreds of low-level gliders, experimenting. "Why, Jon, why?" his mother asked. "Why is it so hard to be like the rest of the flock, Jon? Why can't you leave low flying to the pelicans, the albatross? Why don't you eat? Son, you're bone and feathers!" "I don't mind being bone and feathers, mom. I just want to know what I can do in the air and what I can't, that's all. I just want to know." "See here, Jonathan," said his father, not unkindly. "Winter isn't far away. Boats will be few, and the surface fish will be swimming deep. If you must study, then study food, and how to get it. This flying business is all very well, but you can't eat a glide, you know. Don't you forget that the reason you fly is to eat." 3 Jonathan nodded obediently. For the next few days he tried to behave like the other gulls; he really tried, screeching and fighting with the flock around the piers and fishing boats, diving on scraps of fish and bread. But he couldn't make it work. It wan't long before Jonathan Gull was off by himself again, far out at sen, hungry, happy, learning. The subject was speed, and in a week's practice he learned more about speed than the fastest gull alive. Time after time it happened. Careful as he was, working at the very peak of his ability, he lost control at a high speed. The key, he thought at last, dripping wet, must be to hold the wings still at high speeds to flap up to fifty and then hold the wings still. 4 From two thousand feet he tried again, rolling into his dive, beak straight down, wings full out and stable from the moment he passed fifty miles per hour. It took tremendous strength, but it worked. In ten seconds he had blurred ninety miles per hour. Jonathan had set a world speed record for seagulls! But victory was short-lived. The instant he began his pullout, the instant he changed the angle of his wings, he snapped into the same uncontrollable disaster, and at ninety miles per hour it hit him like dynamite. Jonathan Seagull exploded in midair and smashed down into a brick-hard sea. As he sank low in the water, a strange hollow voice sounded within him. There's no way around it. I am a seagull. I am limited by my nature. If I were meant to learn so much about flying, I'd have charts for brains. If I were meant to fly at speed, I'd have a falcon's short wings. Short wings. A falcon's short wings! That's the answer! What a fool I've been! All I need is a tiny little wing, all I need is to fold most of my wings and just fly on the tips along. Short wings! Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below: 10×1=10 (1) Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option: Majority of seagulls fly only short distances as (a) they are more interested in food than flight. (b) they don't have energy. (c) they are not meant to fly low. (d) food is not available at high speed. (ii) Why were Jonathan Livingston's parents' dismayed? (iii) Give two reasons for Jonathan's unconventional behaviour. (Clue: think about Jonathan's point of view.) (iv) Select the option that conveys the opposite of 'glory' from words used in paragraph 1. (n) disgrace (b) dishonour (c) learning (v) The writer would not agree with the given statements based on paragraph 2, EXCEPT (a) Jonathan could not fly but only glide. (b) Jonathan wanted to be popular with other birds. (c) Jonathan realised that even the albatross flew at high altitudes. (d) The reason seagulls flew was to find food. (vi) Jonathan was different from other seagulls. Based on your understanding of paragraph 2, list what Jonathan wanted to know. (vii) What was the mother's concern about Jonathan? (viii) Complete the given sentence with an appropriate inference with respect to the following: Father reminds Jonathan that he 'can't eat a glide' in order to _____ (ix) It wasn't long before Jonathan Gull was off by himself again, far out at sea. Which trait of Jonathan does this statement reveal? (a) practical bird (b) persistent learner (c) lonely and sad (d) carefree and irresponsible (x) Was it fair to fly like a falcon when he was just a seagull? Why does he say so? Worksheet II 1 Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) are products that sell quickly at relatively low cost. FMCG is the fourth-largest sector in the Indian economy. There are three main segments in the sector - food and beverages, which accounts for 19% of the sector; healthcare, which accounts for 31% of the share, and household and personal care, which accounts for the remaining 50% share. The urban segment contributes to about 55% of the revenue share, while the rural segment accounts for 45%. Rise in rural consumption will drive the FMCG market. The Indian processed food market is projected to expand to US$ 470 billion by 2025, up from US$ 263 billion in 2019-20. 2 The Indian FMCG industry grew by 16% in 2021, a 9-year high, despite nationwide lockdowns, supported by consumption-led growth and value expansion from higher product prices, particularly for staples. Real household spending is projected to increase 9.1% after 2021, after a decrease of 9-3% in 2020 due to the economic impact of the pandemic. Price increase across product categories will offset the impact of rising raw material prices, along with volume growth and resurgence of demand for discretionary items. 3 The FMCG sector has received good investments and support from the Government in the recent past. The sector witnessed healthy FDI inflows from April 2000 March 2022. Furthermore, as per the Union Budget 2022-23, a substantial amount has been allocated to the Department of Consumer Affairs, an increased amount has been allocated to the Department of Food and Public Distribution. In 2021-22, the Government approved Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) with an outlay of a larger amount to help Indian brands of food products in the international markets. 4 The Government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme gives companies a major opportunity to boost exports. The future outlook of the FMCG rural sector looks on track now. Rural consumption has increased, led by a combination of increasing income and higher aspiration levels. There is an increased demand for branded products in rural India. The growth of organised sector in FMCG is expected to rise with an increased level of brand consciousness, augmented by the growth in modern retail. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below: (i) Does the following statement agree with the information given in para 1? Food and beverages segment dominates the Global FMCG market and is expected to retain its dominance. Select from the following: I. True If the statement agrees with the information II. False If the statement contradicts the information III. Not Given - If there is no information on this - (ii) What do you think gives opportunities to boost exports? (iii) Select the option that displays the most likely reason for FMCG rural sector being on track. (a) FMCG sector has been unable to get investments from the Government. (b) PLI schemes don't reach the rural sector. (c) Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of the online grocery segment in India is expected to double in the next five years. (d) There is a desire to buy branded products in the villages too. (iv) Complete the sentence based on the following statement: The Indian FMCG industry grew by 16% in 2021, a 9-year high, despite nationwide lockdowns because ________ (v) From the given pie chart, which segment of FMCG accounts for the maximum percentage of the sector? (vi) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: The combination of increasing income and higher aspiration levels in the rural areas has led to (a) the Government taking a direct interest (b) the demand for branded products (c) price increases across product categories (d) the fall of supply in urban areas (vii) How is the Government trying to help Indian brands of food products in the international markets ? (viii) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option: The concluding paragraph of the passage makes a clear case (a) that the rural people also want branded products (b) that the FMCG industry will not focus on brand consciousness (c) for the role of data analytics in the FMCG industry (d) for the Government's role by providing incentives (ix) What will be the impact of increased level of brand consciousness? (x) Based on the reading of the passage, correct the following statement: The urban segment contributes to about 45% of the revenue share, while the rural segment accounts for 55%. Answer Key Worksheet I (i) (a) they are more interested in food than flight. (ii) Suggested value points: - spend whole day alone, making hundreds of low level gliders, experimenting - not bothered about food - unconventional behaviour (iii) Suggested value points: - flight mattered more than eating - loved to fly - did not mind being bone and feathers - testing his own strength / ability / what he can do in the air and what he can’t (iv) (a) disgrace / (b) dishonour (v) (d) The reason seagulls flew was to find food. (vi) what he could do in the air and what he could not (vii) Suggested value points: ( Any One) - why couldn’t he conform - he was not like other birds - was bone and feathers - not looking for food (viii) Suggested value points: ( Any One) - survive / live - survive in winter - get his priorities right (ix) (b) persistent learner (x) Suggested value points: - realized his limit of flying due to size of wings - to fly like falcon needed to have short wings - realized he could fold wings to fly high Worksheet 2 (i). II. False - If the statement contradicts the information (ii). PLI scheme (iii) (d) There is a desire to buy branded products in the villages too. (iv) it was supported by consumption led growth and value expansion from higher product prices (v) household and personal care (vi) (b) the demand for branded products (vii) by giving PLI scheme (viii) (a) that the rural people also want branded products (ix) the growth of organized sector in FMCG (x) urban segment 55% , rural segment 45%. Buy HERE Printable PDF copies of this worksheet and all our Worksheets from Reading, Grammar & Literature.

Practise our Reading Comprehension Worksheet and ace your marks in English Worksheet 1 1.Mankind’s fascination with gold is as old as civilization itself. The ancient Egyptians held gold in high esteem. Gold had religious significance for them, and King Tutankhamen was buried in a solid gold coffin 3300 years ago. The wandering Israelites worshipped a golden calf, and the legendary King Midas asked that whatever he touched be turned into gold. 2. Not only is gold beautiful, but it is virtually indestructible. It will not rust or corrode. Gold coins and products fabricated from the metal have survived undamaged for centuries. Gold is extremely easy to work with. One ounce, which is about the size of a cube of sugar, can be beaten into a sheet nearly 100 square feet in size, and becomes so thin that light can pass through it. An ounce of gold can also be stretched into a wire 50 miles long. Gold conducts electricity better than any other substance except copper and silver, and it is particularly important in modern electronic industry. 3. People have always longed to possess gold. Unfortunately, this longing has also brought out the worst in human character. The Spanish conquerors robbed palaces, temples and graves and killed thousands of people in their ruthless search for gold. Even today, the economy of South Africa’s gold mines depend largely on the employment of black labourers who paid about 40 pounds a month, plus boarding and lodging. They work in conditions that can only be described as cruel. About 400 miners die in South Africa each year. 4. Much of the gold’s value lies in its scarcity. Only about 80,000 tons have been mined in the history of the world. All of it can be stored in a vault 60 feet square, or a super tanker. Great Britain was the first country to adopt the gold standard, when the Master of the Mint, Sir Issac Newton, established a fixed price for gold in 1717. The discovery of gold in the last half of the nineteenth century in California 1848 and later in Australia and South Africa changed everything. Before the discovery there simply wasn’t enough gold around for all the trading nations to link their currencies to the precious metal. 5. An out-of-work prospector named George Harrison launched South Africa into the gold age in 1886 when he discovered the metal on a farm near what is now Johannesburg. Harrison was given 12 pounds as a reward by the farmer. He then disappeared and was eaten by a lion. 6. One of the biggest gold mining areas in the Soviet Union is the Kolyma River region, once infamous for its prison camp. The camp has gone, but in a way nothing has changed. Many ex-prisoners have stayed on to work in the mines and are supervised by ex-guards. 7. Despite the current rush to buy gold, 75 percent of the metal goes into making jewellery. Italy is the biggest consumer of gold for this purpose, and many Italian jewellers even tear up their wooden floors and burn them to recover the tiny flecks of gold. Historically, the desire to hoard gold at home has been primarily an occupation of the working and peasant classes, who have had no faith in paper money. George Bernard Shaw defended their instincts eloquently, “You have to choose between trusting the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the government,” he said “and with due respect to these gentlemen, I advise to vote for gold.” Based on your understanding to the passage, answer the questions given below. 10  1 = 10 (i) When was King Tutankhamen buried ? (a) 1717 (b) 1886 (c) 3300 years ago (d) 1848 (ii) Why did Egyptians hold gold in great esteem ? (a) because it is a good conductor of electricity. (b) because of its religious significance. (c) for lovely gold ornaments. (d) because it is indestructible. (iii) According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true ? (a) Gold is the best conductor of electricity. (b) Apart from gold, copper and silver are good conductors of electricity. (c) Gold can be easily beaten, hence it is easy to work with. (d) Gold plays an important role in the modern electronics industry. (iv) Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following : The wandering Israelites worshipped a golden calf _______. (a) importance of religion (b) importance of the metal (c) good conductor (d) can replace money (v) How were the black labourers exploited ? (vi) Complete the following with the phrase from paragraph : (vii) Based on your reading of the text list 2 reasons why the writer says that ….. Not only is gold beautiful but it is virtually indestructible. (viiii) Who launched South Africa into the gold age ? (a) Issac Newton (b) George Harrison (c) George Bernard Shaw (d) A farmer (ix) Select the option that corresponds to the following : The ancient Egyptians and the modern electronic industry both held gold in high esteem. (a) The hardworking student came first because of his diligent practice. (b) Honesty is underrated whereas strategy is appreciated. (c) The vibrant colours made the interiors look luminous. (d) The steaming food was both appetizing and tasty. (x) Supply one point to justify the following : The desire to hoard gold at home has been primarily an occupation of the working and peasant classes. Worksheet 2 Starting Monday, the country’s low-cost Mars mission with the red planet for an extended period will enter the “blackout” phase snapping communication with the satellite. From June 8 to 22 the Sun will block Mars from the Earth snapping communication with the satellite. A senior Indian Space Research Organisation official said. “This will be for the first time that there will be a communication break for such a long period of about 15 days. During this period, there will be no communication with the satellite”, he added. Expressing confidence about regaining control over the satellite once the blackout phase is over, he said, “the scenario has been tested and the line of communication will be established.” The spacecraft’s life has been extended for another six months in March due to surplus fuel. Stating that the spacecraft has been “configured” for the blackout, the ISRO official said, “we are not sending any commands to the spacecraft now, till 8th June few hours of signals will be sent by the spacecraft that will be for about two to three hours per day”. In May next year, the mission will have to go through a similar phase once again, if there is another extension of mission life when the Earth will come between the Sun and Mars. Scripting space history, India on September 24 last successfully placed its low-cost Mars spacecraft in orbit around the red planet in its very first attempt, breaking into an elite club of three countries. I. Infer one reason for the following based on information in paragraph 1. The ‘blackout’ phase is significant _______ II. Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank. From paragraph 1 & 2, we can infer that there will be ________ 1. no communication with the people. 2. blackout phase. 3. satellite will get no communication. 4. the moon will block the earth. 5. the communication break will be for 15 days. (a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1, 3 & 4 (c) 2, 3 & 5 (d) 3, 4 & 5 III. The communication with the satellite will break for approximately _____ days. (a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 20 (d) 25 IV. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 2 : aroma : cooking : : _______ : space research (Clue – just like aroma is integral to cooking, similarly _____ is/are integral to space research.) V. According to ISRO official till 8th July, when Sun will block Mars, _____ signal / signals per day will be sent to the spacecraft. (a) no (b) considerable (c) indefinite (d) only for few VI. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence : The ISRO officials are _____ about their control over the spacecraft after the blackout phase. (a) doubtful (b) apprehensive (c) confident (d) jittery VII. The spacecraft’s life was extended by six months because of (a) extra fuel (b) incomplete work (c) lack of communication amongst ISRO officials (d) technical problems in its landing VIII. Read the following sentences : (A) The blackout was a sudden development. (B) Because of this, the officials are very nervous about the success of the spacecraft. (a) Both (A) & (B) are true. (b) Both (A) & (B) are false. (c) (A) is true and (B) is false. (d) (A) is false and (B) is true. IX. Substitute the word ‘nonpareil’ with one word similar in meaning in the following sentence from paragraph 5. India managed to get into the nonpareil club of Mars spacecraft in orbit. X. The word ‘instinct’ in the passage means the same as (a) lack (b) impulse (c) inability d) incapacity Answer Key Worksheet 1 (i) (c)3300 years ago. (ii) (b) because of its religious significance. (iii) (a) Gold is the best conductor of electricity (iv) ( a) importance of religion / (b) importance of the metal. (v) Paid only 40 pounds a month with boarding and lodging and worked under cruel conditions. (vi) held gold in high esteem / gold had religious significance (vii) (any two) (i) does not rust / corrode (ii) Gold coins have survived undamage for centuries (iii) gold was easy to work with (viii) (b) George Harrison (ix) (b) Honesty is underrated whereas strategy is appreciated. ( Both the underlined words are antonym to one another). (x) They don’t have faith in paper money. Worksheet 2 (i) no communication / snapping communication (ii) (c) 2, 3 and 5 (iii) (b) 15 (iv) Satellite / Indian Space Research Organisation / communication with satellite (v) (a) no (vi) (c) confident (vii) (a) extra fuel (viii) (b) both (A) and (B) are false. (ix) elite (x) (b) impulse Buy Our PDF Worksheets of Reading Skill, Grammar & Literature CBQs HERE

Solve the following CBSE Board Exam Questions and ace your marks in Literature. Extract 1 Q1. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 6x1=6 I looked again at her, wan, pale as a late winter's moon and felt that old familiar ache, my childhood's fear but all I said was, see you soon, Amma, all I did was smile and smile and smile ... The poem My Mother at Sixty-Six captures the __________ of the narrator. I. happiness II. fear III. dismay IV. anxiety Choose the most appropriate option : (a) Only I (b) I and IV (c) II and IV (d) Only III (ii) Identify the phrase from the extract that suggests the following : She was overwhelmed with emotion and could not speak much. (iii) The word 'wan' in the given context most nearly means (a) pale (b) old (c) unwell (d) anxious (iv) Complete the following analogy correctly. Do not repeat from the example used. Trees sprinting : personification : : _________ : simile (v) On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II given below : I. health and old age. II. She is nostalgic about her childhood days spent with her mother. Choose the most appropriate option : (a) I is true, but II is false (b) Both I and II are true (c) II is the reason for I (d) II cannot be inferred from the extract (vi) Explain the following statement with reference to the above extract : All I did was smile and smile and smile. Extract 2 Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the Earth l speak in any language, Let's stop for one second , and not move our arms so much. It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines, we would all be together (i) The poet counts up to twelve as a countdown to (a) lift arms. (b) speak in different languages. (c) stop all activities. (d) be without engines. (ii) The poet appeals to the people that they should I. keep quiet. II. not move. III. celebrate festivals. IV. not hibernate. Choose the most appropriate option : (a) Only II (b) I and II (c) Only I (d) I and IV (iii) Choose the option that displays the same poetic device as used in the third line of the extract : (a) lightning danced across the sky (b) greedy good doers (c) children spilling out of their homes (d) fight like cats and dogs (iv) The Benefit of 'Keeping Quiet' include I. harmony II. non-violence III. brotherhood IV. meditation Choose the most appropriate option : (a) I and II (b) II and IV (c) I, II and III (d) I, II, III and IV (v) Complete the statement with reference to the extract : The poet suggests we will all be together when _________. (vi) The word 'exotic' in the extract most nearly means (a) unique (b) luxurious (c) rich (d) illusive Extract 3 "Because we are born into this community, we are never given any honour or dignity or respect; we are stripped of all that. But if we study and make progress, we can throw away these indignities. So study with care, learn all you can. If you are always ahead in your lessons, people will come to you of their own accord and attach themselves to you. Work hard and learn." (i) Who is the speaker? Who is he speaking to? (a) Appa; Bama (b) Bama; Amma (c) Bama; The Zamindar (d) Annan; Bama (ii) Select the option that best describes the speaker in the above extract: I. marginalized II. practical III. idealistic IV. curious V. aggressive Select the most appropriate option: (a) I and II (b) III and IV (c) II and IV (d) IV and V (iii) Complete the following statement with reference to the community: The treatment meted out to the community was _____ (iv) Which of the following summarizes the author's opinion about study? (a) Childhood should be spent in experiential learning. (b) Studying is better than playing. (c) Studying is essential to the nation's development. (d) Studying leads to social reforms and progress. Extract 4 You think 'Here's a boy.' You look at me... and then you see my face and you think. 'That's bad. That's a terrible thing. That's the ugliest thing I ever saw. You think, 'Poor boy.' But I'm not. Not poor. Underneath, you are afraid. Anybody would be. I am. When I look in the mirror, and see it, I'm afraid of me. (i) Who is the speaker and who is he speaking to? (a) Derry; His mother (b) Derry; Mr. Lamb (c) Derry; Ladies at the bus stop (d) Mother; Mr. Lamb (ii) According to the speaker, what do people feel about him? (a) People are empathetic towards him. (b) People are repulsed by his appearance. (c) People are annoyed by his presence. (d) People are unhappy at his association with his neighbours. (iii) Complete the following statement with reference to the extract: When I look in the mirror, and see it, I'm afraid of me _______ (iv) Explain the following statement with reference to the given extract: You think, Poor boy.' But I'm not. Extract 5 The make-up department was first headed by a Bengali who became too big for a studio and left. He was succeeded by a Maharashtrian who was assisted by a Dharwar Kannadiga, an Andhra, a Madras Indian Christian, an Anglo-Burmese and the usual local Tamils. All this shows that there was a great deal of national integration long before A.I.R. and Doordarshan began broadcasting programmes on national integration.. This gang of nationally integrated make-up men could turn any decent-looking person into a hideous crimson hued monster with the help of truck-loads of pancake and a number of other locally made potions and lotions. (i) How was there national integration long before A.I.R. and Doordarshan in the make-up department? (a) The staff consisted of a Bengali, a Maharashtrian, a Dharwar Kannadiga, an Andhra, a Madras Indian Christian, an Anglo-Burmese and Tamils. (b) They recited slogans of national integration. (c) The staff studied make-up techniques of various states. (d) Their clients were from various states. (ii) Select a suitable word from the extract to complete the analogy: front: rear:: ravishing: (iii) Select the correct option to fill in the blanks: The make-up artists could turn looking men and women. looking people into (a) ordinary; pleasant (b) ugly; good (c) pleasant; ugly (d) monstrous; beautiful (iv) The word 'pancake' in the extract most nearly means (a) brand name (b) lemon cake (c) savoury (d) preservative (v) Based on the above extract, choose the statement that is true for the make-up department. (a) The make-up artists were welcomed by the actors. (b) The make-up artists were poorly paid. (c) The work done by the make-up artists was not appreciated. (d) The department exhibited national integration. (vi) Bring out the irony in the above given extract. Extract 6 Similarly, we have a lot of empty spaces in our lives. I call them interstices. Say you are coming over to my place. You are in the elevator and while you are coming up, I am waiting for you. This is an interstice, an empty space. I work in empty spaces. While waiting for your elevator to come up from the first to the third floor, I have already written an article! (i) Umberto Eco, was (a) a professor of semiotics, an author (b) an interviewer, a novelist (c) a journalist, a professor (d) a publisher, an author (ii) Rationalise, to support the given statement: Similarly, we have a lot of empty spaces in our lives. (iii) Rewrite the sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with its inference: I call them interstices. (iv) On the basis of the extract, study the two statements, I and II given below: I. Umberto Eco works even in the spare time between activities. II. Umberto Eco does not like to be interviewed. Choose the most appropriate option: (a) 1 can be inferred from the extract, but II cannot (b) 1 cannot be inferred from the extract, but II can (c) I and II are true (d) II is the reason for I (V) Replace the underlined word with its antonym from the extract. Umberto Eco does not like to waste time. He writes an article while he is proceeding to the elevator. (vi) Umberto Eco views on his manner of work are based on _________. (a) facts (b) an interview (c) his blog (d) hypothesis II. Short Questions | 2 Marks | Flamingo | 40-50 Words (a) What were Franz's feelings as he set out for school and why? (b) What vicious circle are the bangle-makers trapped in? (c) What were Douglas's initial thoughts when he was pushed into the pool? (d) Who was Edla Williamson? Why did she visit the forge at night? (e) Why did Sophie wish to delve more deeply in her brother's affections'? (f) Why do Aunt Jennifer's tigers not fear the men beneath the tree? II. Short Questions ( 2 Marks) | Vistas | 40-50 words (a) In what way did the infant Tiger King surprise the astrologer? (b) How does Mr. Lamb try to put Derek at ease when he entered Mr. Lamb's garden? (c) What did Charley find in his collection of first day covers? II. Long Questions ( 5 Marks) | Vistas | 120-150 words (a) Dr. Sadao is torn between his duty as a doctor and his responsibility as a patriotic citizen. Elaborate. (b) How has human civilization impacted our environment Comment with reference to the lesson "Journey to the End of the Earth" II. Long Questions ( 5 Marks) | Flamingo | 120-150 words (a) "Civil disobedience had triumphed for the first time in modero India." When and how did it happen? (b) In the Chapter 'Poets and Pancakes', the author has used gentle humour to point out human foibles. Pick out instances of this to show how it served to make the extract engaging. Answer Key Extract 1 (i) (c) II and IV (ii) “All I said was, see you soon, Amma” (iii) (a) pale (iv) pale as a late winter’s moon (v) (a) I is true, but II is false (vi) Suggested value points (any one) hiding emotions camouflaging feelings fear of separation showing hope / assurance of meeting again putting up a brave front Extract 2 (i) (c) stop all activities. (ii) (b) I and II (iii) (a) lightning danced across the sky (iv) (c) I, II and III (v) Suggested value points ( Any One) we stop all movements/activities we keep still we all become silent we do not move arms (vi) (a) unique Extract 3 (i) (d) Annan; Bama (ii) (a) I and II (iii) prejudiced / biased / suppressive/ unjust / unfair / discriminated/ any other relevant answer (iv) (d) Studying leads to social reforms and progress. Extract 4 (i) (b) Derry; Mr. Lamb (ii) (b) People are repulsed by his appearance. (iii) and my burned face / and my appearance / and the way I look / because….. (any relevant reason) (iv) not referring to literal meaning of poor i.e. money/ Derry doesn’t want to be pitied / he is scared / afraid of his scar (accept any other relevant explanation) Extract 5 (i) (a) The staff consisted of a Bengali, a Maharashtrian, a Dharwar Kannadiga, an Andhra, a Madras Indian Christian, an Anglo-Burmese and Tamils (ii) hideous (iii) (c) pleasant; ugly (iv) (a) brand name (v) (d) The department exhibited national integration. (vi) could turn any decent looking person into a hideous monster / overdid makeup to make them presentable in the films Extract 6 (i) (a) a professor of semiotics, an author (ii) he uses his spare/free time to do variety of work / makes best use of free time / (any other relevant answer) (iii) I call them empty spaces / (any other relevant answer) (iv) (a) I can be inferred from the extract, but II cannot (v) waiting (vi) (a) facts II. Short Questions | 2 Marks | Flamingo | 40-50 Words (a) Franz set out for school feeling dread because he was late and feared getting scolded by M. Hamel. He was anxious about being questioned on participles, a topic he didn't understand. Despite the temptation to skip school due to the warm weather and activities outdoors, Franz resisted and hurried to school. (b) The bangle-makers are ensnared in a vicious circle perpetuated by sahukars, middlemen, policemen, law enforcers, bureaucrats, and politicians. These powerful figures exploit their influence, trapping the bangle-makers in a cycle of dependency, exploitation, and oppression, perpetuating their socio-economic marginalization and stifling their avenues for progress. (c) When Douglas was pushed into the pool, he was initially frightened but not out of his wits. His first thoughts were to plan his escape: he intended to jump up when his feet touched the bottom, then come to the surface, lie flat, and paddle to the edge of the pool. (d) Edla Willmanson was the Ironmaster's daughter. She visited the forge at night to persuade the captain, her father's old comrade, to come home. Her father had sent her on this mission to bring his friend back home. (e) Sophie wished to delve more deeply into her brother's affections because she was fascinated with his world, which she hadn't seen and felt was out of her reach. She believed it harbored exotic and interesting people and was curious to uncover his secrets, driving her desire to explore further. (f) Aunt Jennifer's tigers do not fear the men beneath the tree because they embody a stark contrast to her own personality. Aunt Jennifer is portrayed as steady, fearless, and chivalric, even heroic. This courage and strength reflected in the tigers symbolize her desire for freedom and empowerment, contrasting with the oppression she faces in her married life. II. Short Questions ( 2 Marks) | Vistas | 40-50 words (a) The infant Tiger King surprised the astrologer by speaking at just ten days old and raising intelligent questions. This remarkable feat defied all expectations and astonished the astrologer, challenging his beliefs and understanding of the world. (b) Mr. Lamb tries to put Derek at ease when he enters his garden by not getting angry and instead reassuring him. He calms Derek's fear, cautions him about tripping on fallen apples, and cracks jokes to make him comfortable. Mr. Lamb emphasizes that his gate is always open to welcome people, fostering a sense of warmth and hospitality. (c) In his collection of first day covers, Charley found one that shouldn't have been there. Instead of blank paper, it contained a letter mailed to his grandfather, with a note from Sam to Charley tucked inside. This discovery likely held sentimental value, revealing a personal connection within his cherished collection. II. Long Questions ( 5 Marks) | Vistas | 120-150 words (a) Dr. Sadao experiences a profound internal conflict between his duty as a doctor and his responsibility as a patriotic citizen. Upon finding the wounded white man washed ashore, he faces a moral dilemma: saving him could lead to arrest as a traitor. Despite this risk, his medical oath compels him to provide treatment and care with an impersonal attitude. Simultaneously, his sense of patriotism drives him to fulfill his duty towards his country. He attempts to inform the General about the situation through a letter and personally. Despite his personal feelings, he waits for promised action from the General, striving to balance his roles as a healer and a patriot amidst a tumultuous ethical landscape. (b) In "Journey to the End of the Earth," human civilization's impact on the environment is vividly depicted. The relentless pursuit of dominance over nature has led to a ruckus, marked by the rapid increase in population and the consequent battle for limited resources. This unbalanced relationship has resulted in rising global temperatures, evident in the melting polar ice-caps and the disruption of ecosystems, affecting both small and larger organisms. Moreover, the narrative underscores the grave consequences of increasing pollution and climate change. Through the lens of the story, it becomes evident how human actions have not only altered landscapes but also endangered the delicate balance of life on Earth, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible stewardship of the environment. II. Long Questions ( 5 Marks) | Vistas | 120-150 words (a) "Civil disobedience had triumphed for the first time in modern India" when Mahatma Gandhi was summoned to court for defying an order to leave Motihari. Spontaneous demonstrations by peasants, liberated from fear of British authority, supported Gandhi. British officials felt powerless without his cooperation, leading to government bafflement. Gandhi's refusal to furnish bail led to the postponement of judgment. Lawyers, realizing their duty to help peasants, were ready to follow Gandhi to prison, resulting in the dropping of the case. This event showcased the power of civil disobedience in challenging colonial authority and achieving success. (b) In "Poets and Pancakes," the author employs gentle humor to highlight human foibles, engaging readers effectively: 1. Makeup Department Mishap: The author humorously highlights the work of the makeup department, where any decent-looking person turns into a hideous crimson-hued monster. This exaggeration adds a comedic touch to the mundane aspect of stage makeup. 2. Incongruous Situation: The incongruity of English-speaking poets addressing a Tamil-speaking audience adds a layer of humor. It reflects the absurdity of the situation, creating a comic contrast between language barriers and artistic expression. 3. Misplaced Identity: A forty-year-old man being called an office boy is a humorous instance of misplaced identity, playing on societal expectations and stereotypes. 4. Office Boy's Anger: The office boy's anger directed towards Subbu adds a comedic element, as it reveals the absurdity of workplace dynamics and the unexpected source of frustration. 5. Lawyer Losing Job: The lawyer losing his job due to being in the story department when poets were asked to go home is a humorous example of the unpredictability of job security, highlighting the whimsical nature of the entertainment industry. 6. Description of People: The author's descriptions of people, such as the hideous crimson-hued monsters created by the makeup department, add to the engaging humor of the extract. These vivid and exaggerated descriptions enhance the comedic tone, making the characters and situations memorable and entertaining.

Solve our Board PYQs to score high marks in English Grammar Q1. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option: You should _______ your mother for your rude behaviour. (a) apologise for (b) apologise at (c) apologise with (d) apologise to Q2. Read the conversations between a customer and a waiter. Complete the sentence by reporting the waiter's reply correctly: Customer: Waiter, come here. The plate is dirty. Waiter: I'll change it sir. The customer asked the waiter to come there. He pointed out that the plate was dirty. The waiter politely offered. Q3.Select the correct opfion to fill in the blank for the given sentence: you help me cross the road, young man? (a) Will (c) Shall (b) May (d) Might Q4. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following sentence: Twenty years ago, kids at school had never even heard of the internet. Error Correction (a) years year (b) at in (c) had have (d) the an Q5. Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blanks with correct option: NO NEWS ____GOOD NEWS. (a) HAS (c) IS (b) HAD (d) ARE Q6. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket: When a satellite ____ (launch), the rocket begins by going slowly upwards. (a) is launched (b) are launched (c) have been launched (d) were launched Q7. Report the dialogue between two friends Seema and Anu, by completing the sentence: Seema: What brings you here? Anu: I am going to Dr. Sen's house. In response to the question about what brought Anu there, Anu says _____ Q8. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction: Behind every success film there is a lengthy creative process. Use the given format for your response. Error Correction Q9. Ritu met Anita and saw her crying. Ritu: "Anita, what is the matter?" Report Ritu's question. Q10. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the slogan: EDUCATED MIND CAN TEACH MANY. (a) THE (c) AN (b) A (d) THIS Q11. Select the correct option to complete the narration of a dialogue between Raj and his wife: Raj: I have invited my friends for dinner. Wife: I'll invite my friends too. Raj told his wife that he had invited his friends for dinner. The wife added that (a) she will invite her friends too (b) she would invite her friends too (c) she can invite her friends too (d) she could invite her friends too Q12. Identify the error in the statement given below and supply the correction: Use the given format for your response. Error Correction The evil of begging is very common into our country. Answer Key Q1.(d) apologise to Q2.to change it/ to change the plate Q3. (a) will Q4.(B) at - error in- correction Q5. (c) is Q6. (a) is launched Q7. that she is going to Dr. Sen's house Q8. Success -error successful correction Q9. Ritu asked Anita what the matter was. Q10. (C)AN Q11. (b) she would invite her friends too. Q12. into-error in correction

Practise the Worksheet Questions and ace your marks in Board Exams Reading worksheet 1 1.As a form of expression, graffiti is famously characterized by outlaw values; the creation and display of graffiti countered societal rules and was considered by some as vandalism. Not only was it symbolic of rebel values but was also linked to destruction of property. These links between graffiti culture and rebellion were age-old and some say, were popularized by hip-hop culture. 2 Imagine waking up one morning, to see your walls smeared with black paint names, symbols, messages. The most interesting bit is that these wall artists were never caught red-handed. It was all done stealthily. It was almost as though people were marking their territory using painted symbols and slogans. The change was creeping in. Mobile numbers and captivating phrases gradually became marketing tools for free advertising. Catchy phrases tickled the curiosity and calls were made to those numbers. 3 Over a period of time, there was a shift in perception. Blank walls beckoned invitingly and artists saw whitewashed walls as an opportunity to display their work in free and open settings. The city became one large canvas; the illegal 'gang activity' became an art form on display in walking galleries. Graffiti was gradually being replaced and the stigma of illegality was being dropped. There was a move to embrace rather than condemn. 4. The colours, shapes, and subjects became cultural themes. What was once rebellious expression is artistic talent at its vibrant best, rich in images of plants, animals and unspoiled landscapes. The painted walls encouraged by residents and governments have created their own ecosystem a reconciliation of nature with man-made forces. 5. The monotony and uniformity of urban life is today infused with human vitality and beauty. Cities speak proudly about the painted walls and clamour to be the first to preserve culture and history through these. Graphic displays of social awareness issues effectively and economically reach out to the common man. Silent art speaks volumes. Be it hygiene, conservation, education, or rights and duties the message is conveyed in an animated, colourful manner without being an imposition. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below : 10 1=10 (i) Complete the sentence by choosing an appropriate option. Graffiti in the earlier years was ______ (a) considered a valuable legacy. (b) done by prominent artists. (c) an expression of rebellion. (d) supported by society. (ii) Comment on the writer's statement , 'It was all done stealthily.' (iii) List two reasons why graffiti was not popular among people. (iv) Select the word from para 2 of the passage that conveys the opposite of . (v) The writer would agree with all of the following EXCEPT : (a) Graffiti art was a paid activity. (b) Wall art was an age-old tradition. (c) Graffiti became popular as a marketing tool. (d) People were curious by what was scribbled on walls. (vi) which word from the following most nearly means 'reconciliation' with reference to the given context ? (para 4) (a) cease fire (b) resolution (c) combination (d) reunion (vii) Why does the writer say that the stigma of 'illegality' was dropped? (viii) Complete the following sentence with reference to the passage : The city became one large canvas because _______. (ix) The passage states a shift in attitude. Identify the best option that indicates this shift. (a) rejection to dismissal (b) confusion to clarity (c) imposition to acceptance (d) dislike to acceptance (x) List two ways in which wall art is beneficial to society. Answer Key Worksheet 2 1.Educational technology is the combined use of computer hardware, software, educational theory, and practice to facilitate learning. When referred to with its abbreviation EdTech, it points to the industry of companies that create educational technology. With education growing online, India' Edtech Market size is expected to grow 3.7 times in the next five years. 2. Education in both rural and urban India is expected to be supported by technology in the near future. 3. As per a 2019 2020 report, only 22·3 percent of schools had an internet connection. Moreover, 61 percent of schools in the country didn't even have computers. 4. With the internet rate estimated to reach above 55 percent by the end of 2025 in India, digitisation of education will impact the country's development and become one of the topmost priorities for the government. 5. Budget 2021 22 allocated < 93,224·31 crore to the Ministry of Education. It was an increase of over < 8,100 crore from the revised estimates for the current fiscal year and the Department of Higher Education was allocated < 38,350·65 crore. 6. The role of technology in education is more critical now than ever in addressing educational disparity. It has already made learning affordable and accessible. In particular, the use of technology in education in rural India is one of the biggest boons of recent times. 7. With help from apps and software, teachers can enhance their teaching ability and provide information about the most recent developments. Students can enjoy an interactive learning experience. Teachers can employ animation, powerpoint slides and graphs to catch the interest of their pupils. Gamification lends interest in the subject. 8. The online education system is a sector in which growth and development will work for the betterment of many sectors which include educating learners and increasing job opportunities for educators and technical teams. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below : 10 1=10 (i) Does the following statement agree with the information given in para 1? Education technology is the practice of introducing information and communication technology tools into the classroom. Select from the following : True If the statement agrees with the information False If the statement contradicts the information Not Given If there is no information on this. (ii) What are the two essentials for digitisation of education ? (iii) Select the option which displays that use of technology in education in rural India is one of the biggest boons of recent times. (a) Frees up the teacher to be able to concentrate on farming. (b) Teachers can enhance their teaching ability and provide more value to the students. (c) It understands what is needed and technology is subsequently developed effectively. (d) Simplifies assignment management with user-friendly methods. (iv) Complete the sentence based on the following statement : The role of EdTech is more critical now __________. (v) The word critical in para 6 most nearly means (a) difficult (b) crucial (c) complementary (d) causative (vi) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option : Technology in education works for the betterment of many sectors such as __________. (a) farmers, educators and businessmen (b) educating learners, job opportunities for educators and technical teams (c) doctors, engineers and technocrats (d) banking, construction workers and software technicians. (vii) Digital education will become a top priority for the government because ____________. (viii) Complete the given sentence by selecting the most appropriate option : The concluding sentence of the passage makes a clear case that _____________ . (a) the growth of educational technology and online education will take some time (b) nobody imagined a growth as exponential as in the last two years (c) development of EdTech will work for the betterment of many other sectors as well (d) the private sector has to play a decisive role (ix) Based on the graph, state the items which have the highest percentage of technology used by students of grades 9 12 and by students of grades 3-5. Answer Key Answer Key of worksheet 1 ( c) an expression of rebellion. Suggested value points (any two ) - done secretly without getting noticed - wall artists were never caught red-handed - done during night time - done on the sly / quietly Suggested value points ( any two) - an act of rebellion - linked to destruction of property - countered societal rules - considered as vandalism - characterized by outlaw values interesting / captivating (a) Graffiti art was a paid activity ( c ) combination / (d) reunion Suggested value points ( Any One ) - considered as an art form - a shift in perception - depicted cultural themes/ social awareness issues - depicted reconciliation of nature with manmade forces - was a mode to preserve culture and history - to be embraced rather than condemned (any one) Suggested Value Points ( Any One) -became an opportunity to display their work in free and open settings - became an art form on display in walking galleries (d) dislike to acceptance Suggested Value Points ( any one) - helps to preserve cultural history - create social awareness / message conveyed in an animated colourful manner without being an imposition / reaches out to common man Answer Key of Worksheet 2 Q2. (i) True (ii) Suggested value points: - computer / computer hardware / computer software (any one) - internet - budget allocation (iii) (b) Teachers can enhance their teaching ability and provide more value to the students (iv) _____ than ever in addressing educational disparity (v) (b) crucial (vi) (b) educating learners, job opportunities for educators and technical teams (vii) it will impact the country’s development (viii) (c) development of EdTech will work for the betterment of many other sectors as well (ix) 9-12 create presentations 3-5 educational games (x) India's EdTech market size is expected to increase 3.7 times in the next five years.