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Q. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. Q1. Q2. Q3. Q4. Q5. Q6. Q7. Q8. Q9. Q10. Q No. 11 Q12. Q13. Q14. Q15. Answer Key for Qno. 11 to Qnos. 15 is available for Download here. Q16. To be continued. Keep visiting the page. You Can visit our Home page here

Write the following emails by expanding the hints given within word limits. 1. You are Prakhar/Pooja. You are on an adventurous trip to Kul u Manali and Rohtang Pass. Write an e-Mail in about 120 words to your cousin Prateek/Muskan describing how you are enjoying your trip. You may use the following hints. a trip/excursion enjoyed shopping exciting moments amidst nature. trekking/skiing/having fun with snow 2. You have just a seen a bus hitting a tree. Last week you were also caught in similar situation. The bus you were travelling in suddenly hit a tree and caught fire. Write an email to your friend describing the experience in 120-150 words. Take help of the following points unexpected arrival of truck brakes failed hit tree caught fire how you felt other passengers pathetic scene relief and rescue work 3. You are Sumit Verma. Write an email in 120-150 words to a friend Ram using the notes given below, telling him about the dangers of drug addiction. Give him some catchy warnings too. 4. SOLAR 777, developed by Samsung ; is powered by solar energy. Fortunately , on your last birthday you were gifted by your uncle this new cell phone. Write an email in about 120 – 150 words to a friend describing the phone and its features. 5. You are Rohit/Ruhani. You have made a new friend John/Maria on a social networking site. Write an email to him/her in about 150 words describing your family, hobbies and the Ranthambore National Park you visited last month. members of your family/status hobbies – travelling/making friends/painting Visit to Ranthambore one of the finest wildlife parks over Ramganga river exciting elephant rides 6. Examinations are near and majority of your classmates feel the need for some extra classes. Write an e-mail to your Principal requesting him to arrange extra classes. Use the hints and format given below. ( 120-150 words) reason why you feel the need for extra classes subjects to be taught in extra classes number of days 7. The cricket crazy people watch cricket matches with a passion. We see that the IPL cricket has not only opened avenues for cricketers but is enjoyed by the public as well. You are Anand or Anandita who feels that it is a sheer waste of our precious time and money. You decide to share your views with your friend Arpit who is a fan of the game. Write an e-mail making him realize that he should concentrate more on the studies and should not be crazy for cricket matches. 8. You are Raman/Roma. Write an e-mail to the health officer expressing your views on problems caused by street dogs in your colony in about 150 words. You can take help from the hints given below:- Frequent dog bites disease like rabies, painful injections haunted by fear very unsafe at night immediate steps to curb menace of stray dogs for quieter and safer life. Q9. Your grandmother plans to go to Delhi to stay with your uncle. Since your grandmother is travelling all alone for the first time. Write an e-mail in about 150 words to your uncle requesting him to receive her at the station and make necessary arrangements. Use the given hints. grandmother – travelling all alone – AP Express reaching Delhi on May 13 at 4 pm. arrangements for her to visit some holy places there. Q10. Your school recently organized a blood donation camp. You were one of the volunteers at the camp. Write an e-mail to your friend describing your experience ; (150 words) date of camp, organized by Interact Club volunteers made posters to spread awareness special talk during assembly by doctor chief guest – renowned cardiologist, Dr. Trehan student donors 17 years and above, parents , old students mouth watering refreshments, camp a success Q11. You have travelled by the metro for the first time. Write an e -mailto your friend sharing your excitement and feelings. You can use the following clues. (120 words) First metro ride – underground station – nervousness Buying the token – orderly queues Metro ride – description How you felt ? Reached destination – saved time – sense of safety Q12. You are Priya/Parth of 52-B, Sector-9, Nehru Nagar, New Delhi. You read an article in a national daily about „Women Empowerment‟. Write an e-mail to the editor expressing your personal views on the subject in 120 words. You can use the hints given below. ( To be continued). Keep visiting the site.

Write down the following Formal & Informal letters based on the criteria and value points in addition to your own ideas. Q1. You are the secretary of PTA , ABC Sr. Sec. School Chennai . You have noticed that there are no proper facilities of drinking water, toilets, transport , library etc in the school while the school management charges a huge amount in the name of providing these facilities. write a letter to the Director of Education , Chennai drawing his/her attention to this problem and requesting for remedial action. ( 120-150 words ) Objectives : To use an appropriate style to write a formal / informal letter. Marking : 8 marks Content : 4 marks Fluency : 3 marks Accuracy : 1 mark Under the content credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presenting ideas. However , some of the following points may be included. Value Points : Miserable condition of the students in the school due to lack of the basic amenities No drinking water , toilets – full of foul smell Unhygienic condition Charged a huge amount on the name of basic amenities Need to take immediate action against the school authorities Provide the facilities in the school. Q2. In an opening ceremony of a school , you got an opportunity to meet the film actress, Kareena Kapoor. During the meeting , you felt that the actress was not only a good human being but also a good social worker. Write a letter to your father informing him about the ceremony and your impression of the actress. You are Shreya/ Shrestha , student of class X , Govt. Sarvodaya school Seemapuri. ( 120- 150 words) Objective : To use an appropriate style to write an formal / informal letter. Marking : 8 marks Content : 4 marks Fluency : 3 marks Accuracy : 1 mark Under the content credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presenting ideas. However , some of the following points may be included. Value Points – opportunity to meet with the film actress Kareena Kapoor a good human beings and a good social worker Pleasant moments with actor Talked softly about herself Way of talking – amazing Q3. Your brother in very fond of playing indoor games and avoids playing outdoor games. As a result he has gained a lot of weight. Write a letter telling him about the usefulness of playing outdoor games in 120-150 words. Total Marks 8 Content 4 marks; Expression : 4 marks. Value Points Importance of games Physical fitness Team spirit Co operation Will to compete Q4. You are Anika of 56 B, sector 6, Rohini, Delhi OR Write a letter to the Editor of the Hindustan Times expressing your views in 120 – 150 words on „corruption‟. You are Seema / Sanjay of preet Vihar, Delhi. Total Marks 8 Content 4 marks; Expression : 4 marks. Value Points: Corruption No department spared Damages a lot of money Delay in a accomplishing tasks Impediment in progress Q5. You are Aman/Anita living at B-35 Pitam Pura, Delhi. You got an opportunity to participate in the reality show ''Nanhe Ustaad‟ hosted by your favourite film star. Write a letter to your friend desecrating the few moments spent there in the company of budding artists from all over Delhi (120-150 words). Value Points: participated as audience fantastic arrangements wonderful stage decoration hundreds of young artists memorable event Q6. You are Aman/ Anita living at B-35, Pitam Pura, Delhi. Near your Locality there is a pub in which all kinds of criminals like carjackers, auto lifters, gangsters and goons gather to rejoice up to late nights and early mornings. They make a lot of noise and indulge in fights. All this has made your locality unsafe for one and all. Write a letter to the editor of a daily newspaper drawing the attention of the police towards this problem (120-150 words). Value Points: Pub - a center of nuisance a center for criminal activities gangsters make a lot of noise fights - common inconvenience to the residents Q7. You are Manas / Mansi. Write a letter to the editor, giving your views about the unhealthy eating habits which lead to obesity (120 words). 6 Marks Value points: Unhealthy eating habits Watching TV and eating even when not hungry Busy schedule Frequent eating out Sedentary lifestyle Lack of physical activity Marks: Content – 3, fluency – 1.5, accuracy – 1.5 Up to one mark may be deducted for spelling, punctuation and grammar errors. Q8. You read the following newspaper item and then decide to write a letter to the editor of a national daily, expressing your views on increasing incidents of chain snatching and how it can be dealt with. Value points: • Threat to common man • Elderly people helpless and unsafe • No action • Snatchers motivated • Strict rules • CCTV cameras Q9. Write a letter to the editor, The Hindu‘, New Delhi about rash and reckless driving by the people in your city, suggesting preventive measures. You are Anil/Anita of 217 Munirka Vihar, New Delhi – 67. Hints: (i) speeding vehicles – jumping traffic signals – accidents – fatal to life (ii) Encroachment by hawkers on the road (iii) Narrow streets (iv) Stray dogs and cows – a common sight (v) Irresponsible behaviour of the traffic policeman Suggestions – strict rules to be followed – defaulters to be fined – even imprisonment – adequate number of traffic police personnel to be put on duty Q10. 'I am hiding because I don't want to go to work today, but they will come and drag me. Look, here they come!‟ This is 9 year old Pyaari, a child labourer who wants to play, not work. This documentary film titled „Childhood Now‟ touched you. Write a letter in about 120 words to the editor of 'The Chronicle' on how children are forced to work under inhuman conditions. Suggest some methods to eradicate this practice. Q11. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily , expressing your concern over the increasing illegal mining in the Aravali Region resulting in irrepairable damage to our environment and green belts. You can take help of the information given below and write this letter in about 120 words : Q12. You are Subramaniam/ Surbhi. Your school arranged a trekking expedition to Manali. You were an enthusiastic member of the team/ group. Write a letter to your friend Amar / Anjali describing your experience during the tour. You can take help from the hints given below. Hints : Trekking expedition to Manali – 20 students, two escorts – Kala Pahar – 20 km. Trekking – climbing height of 4000 ft. – rafting in river – scenic – beauty – wonderful experience. Q13. Nowadays you find that more and more people carry mobile phones to their work place. However, the use of mobile phones can be dangerous at times. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting the topic `To use latest technology the right way, is in the hands of the youth of today’ in about 120 words discouraging the misuse of technological products like cell phones and highlighting the need to use them intelligently . Take ideas from the information given below. DON’T USE MOBILE PHONES • While driving • Inside an aircraft • When in an ICU • When near a heart patient • At a petrol station – it is enough to ignite the flammable vapours present in the air Q14. Despite the warning against global warming and health hazards, air and noise pollution due to extensive use of crackers during festivals continues to be a matter of concern. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your views regarding this problem. Also give suggestions on how festivals like Diwali can be celebrated with minimum noise and air pollution. Value points : (suggestive only) Crackers cause pollution loss of money and health hazard Importance of crackers free Diwali Q15. Nowadays people along with their families go out during weekends and holidays for meals at fast food outlets with mouth – watering pizzas, french fries and burgers served to them. Use the hints given below to write a letter to your friend promoting healthy eating habits among people on the topic “Fast Food and People‟s Health” in about 120 words. excess fats and carbohydrates high on calories, low on nutrition short term and long term effects on the body. they may please the taste but are far from being healthy use of transfats which are unhealthy. Note: Write down on your English notebook and get it evaluated by your teacher.

Reading on an everyday basis is key to enhancing our content knowledge of our subject of interest. So it's important to form a habit of reading on a daily basis. Read for at least half an hour everyday- the book, blog, article and so on that interests you. Reading on a daily basis will augment your subject knowledge and will help you participate in discussions, debate etc. Reading also aids your writing skills. The more you read, the better you can write. Reading will help you enhance your vocabulary. You can write down a sentence in which you come across a new word. Writing the sentence will help you retain the meaning of the word for a long time as you are learning the word in context. Reading will also help you improve your knowledge of sentence formation. In the process you shall learn the different ways of writing different sentences. The world's best personalities are all voracious readers. Reading will certainly consolidate your academic/workplace status and help you stand noticed among the crowd. So if you want to lead from the front, you need to read a lot on a consistent basis. So pick up a book of your interest & start reading today itself. Remember, books are the best companions which contribute to who we shall be in days to come. Happy Reading.

Q1. Read the passage given below and write the option that you consider the most appropriate in your answer sheets. 5 Marks IMPROVING THE CHAOTIC TRAFFIC CONDITIONS OF DELHI Delhi has one of the most complex traffic situations in the world. Bullock carts, tongas, cycle rickshaws and push carts vie with fast running cars and sometimes block the traffic for hours. Then there are three-wheelers which juxtapose anywhere and spring like mushrooms everywhere. The buses and trucks moving at an average speed of 40km. per hour cause enough accidents as well as traffic blocks. The pedestrians are another source of chaotic traffic conditions in the capital. The metro rail system has helped to reduce the traffic on city roads to some extent. Moreover, it has reduced the pollution level and the number of road accidents in the capital of the country. This system should be extended so as to provide point-to-point service to commuters. The number of vehicles must be reduced for the betterment of the traffic system in Delhi. Car pooling is a good option which people should follow. Many countries have a rule that personal vehicles (cars) having even registration numbers are allowed to ply on particular days in a week while vehicles having odd numbers are allowed to come out on other days. This system may prove very helpful in Delhi too. Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are a big cause for traffic snarl ups in certain parts of Delhi. The government should make separate tracks for these vehicles. VIP movement in the capital causes the biggest- snarl ups in our traffic system. The government should self-regulate itself. A one-way traffic system may also prove a big blessing in the smooth flow of traffic in Delhi. (a) Besides bullock carts, tongas, cycle rickshaws ___________ are slow moving means of transportation (i) buses (ii) trucks (iii) three wheelers (iv) push carts (b) “This system should be expanded “ here this system refers to ______ (i) system of reducing the traffic (ii) reducing pollution level (iii) reducing the number of road accidents (iv) the metro rail system (c) The Government should make separate tracks for auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws since they are __________ (i) fast moving vehicles (ii) helpful in smooth traffic movement (iii) responsible for long and frequent traffic jams (iv) most comfortable means of transportation (d) The snarl-ups caused by VIP movement can be controlled by ______ (i) making laws (ii) Making separate tracks for VIPS (iii) self control on the part of the VIP/ government (iv) all of these (e) Word/ phrase in the passage which means the same as “to compete with something / somebody” is : (i) complex (ii) juxtapose (iii) vie with (iv) commuters Q2. Read the poem given below and write the option that you consider the most appropriate in your answer sheets. (a) How does the peace destroying power of sorrow affects us ? (i) makes us leave things we love (ii) Sweeps away things we love (iii) we cling to things we love (iv) none of the above (b) Sorrow has been compared to _____________ (i) mountains (ii) river (iii) ocean (iv) earth (c) What should we remember in moments of joy and happiness ? (i) this time will last forever (ii) this time is short lived (iii) this time will never come again (iv) this time will not change (d) According to the poet what brings fame and glory ? (i) money (ii) noble deeds (iii) hard work (iv) flattery (e) Which word/phrase in the poem means the same as “laughter” (i) pleasure (ii) mirth (iii) flitting (iv) import Q3. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 5 M Opening A Saving Bank Account Banks play an important role in modern times. Besides providing jobs to millions of people banks lend money to people at an affordable rate of interest. Banks have helped various industries, especially housing and car manufacturing industries by financing the purchase of homes and cars. Moreover, banks help people, especially the retired ones as banks offer handsome interest on deposited money. These days people prefer to keep money in a bank as it is safe as well as profitable. The process of opening a saving bank account is quite simple. Go to a bank and obtain the prescribed printed form for opening an account. These days photographs are essential. Paste two passport size photographs on the space provided for this purpose. Fill in the other particulars on the form and appended card. You have to put your signature at certain places. The signatures on the card are termed specimen signatures and referred to for comparison every time you withdraw money from the bank. You need an account holder of the bank to introduce you. Then you go to the deposit counter and deposit the money mentioning „New Account‟. Then you will be issued a pass-book and cheque book. You can deposit money in your account now or withdraw it by filling a withdrawal form or cheque. 1. How are Bank's quite useful in the modern times ? 2. How are Banks especially helpful to retired people ? 3. What all is required to open a bank account ? 4. Why is it essential to give specimen signatures ? 5. Find a word or phrase in the passage which means “a series of things/ activities done in order to achieve a particular result”. Answer Key Q1. 1. Push carts 2. Metro rail system 3. responsible for long and frequent traffic jams 4. Self control on the part of the VIPs / government 5. juxtapose Q2. 1. Sweeps away things we love 2. River 3. This time is short lived 4. Hard work 5. Mirth Q3. 1. Provide jobs lend money, handsome interest 2. Good returns for the money deposit money is safe 3. Fill form attach two photographs, get someone to introduce you. 4. They are referred to for comparison every time you withdraw money 5. process

Q1. Read the passage given below and write the option that you consider the most appropriate in your answer sheets. 5 Marks There is a story of a Japanese philosopher who would only accept specially selected pupils who would convince him that they would do justice to his teachings. One would – be pupil was received by the great teacher and left alone in a room completely bare except for a little table bearing a glass bowl containing a single goldfish. About half an hour later the teacher returned and asked the young man what he had learned. The lad looked round the bare room in surprise and admitted that he had learned nothing. There upon the teacher gave him a pad of paper and a brush and ink and left him without further words for another half an hour. On his second return he found the lad had drawn a picture of the goldfish and could tell him the number and shape of the fins, the scales and in fact, gave a complete and accurate description of the goldfish. He was accepted as a pupil. (a) Why did the philosopher select pupils after testing them ? (i) he wants them to learn nothing (ii) he wants them to do justice to his teachings (iii) he wants them to do injustice to his teachings (iv) he wants them to learn from other teachers. (b) Where did the philosopher leave his would be pupil ? (i) in a bare room (ii) in a bare classroom (iii) in a bare garage (iv) in a bare godown (c) The boy saw a glass bowl on the table which contained __________. (i) a starfish (ii) a golden fish (iii) a pomfret (iv) a gold fish (d) What did the boy do the second time with paper and ink ? (i) he ate the gold fish (ii) he put the gold fish on the paper (iii) he threw the gold fish (iv) he drew the picture of the gold fish on the paper. (e) Trace a word from the passage that means `careful and exact’. (i) accurate (ii) scales (iii) complete (iv) shape Q2. Read the poem given below and write the option that you consider the most appropriate in your answer sheets. 5 Marks (a) What happened to the house after the death of poet’s grandmother ? (i) the poet renovated the house (ii) the house became silent (iii) the tenants started living there (iv) the builders bought the house (b) The poet is unable to read the books there as they___________. (i) have disappeared (ii) are damaged (iii) have been donated to a library (iv) are surrounded by snakes (c) The poet wants to get back to the house ___________ (i) to meet her grandmother (ii) to get love of grandmother (iii) to remember her grandmother (iv) to sell the house (d) Why was the poet proud in living that house once ? (i) got love and care of her grandmother there (ii) got a chance to meet strangers there (iii) got a chance to see the dogs around the house (iv) got a chance to see the snakes around the books (e) Find a word from the extract that means `look very carefully’. (i) despair (ii) brooding (iii) peer (iv) frozen Q3. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 5 For the last fifty years, the globe has been warming up. It is true that the average temperature rise is only about two degrees, but that has been enough to start the glaciers receding in many parts of the world. A rise of one degree per generation is a large increase. Nature seldom moves as swiftly as this. We may have been helping her. To a very large extent, the temperature of the earth is determined by the amount of solar heat which the atmosphere can keep. The air above us acts like the glass in a green house, trapping many of the heat waves which would otherwise bounce back into space. Carbon dioxide (CO2 ) in the air is mostly responsible for the `green house effect’. It is a gas produced by all our countless fires, furnaces and internal combustion engine. (a) What has happened as a result of the warming of the globe ? (b) What determines the temperature of the earth ? (c) What is the green house effect ? (d) Which gas is responsible for the green house effect ? (e) Trace a word from the passage which means `world – wide’. Answer Key Q1. (a) (ii) he wants them to do justice to his teachings (b) (i) in a bare room (c) (iv) a goldfish (d) (iv) he draw the picture of the goldfish on the paper (e) (i) accurate Q2. (a) (ii) the house became silent (b) (iv) are surrounded by snakes (c) (iii) to remember her grandmother (d) (i) got love and care of her grandmother there (e) (iii) peer Q3. (a) rise of temperature, melting of glaciers etc. (b) by the amount of solar heat (c) to trap heat waves to control them so that they do not go back into the space. (d) carbon dioxide-CO2 (e) globe

Read the passage given below and complete the sentences that follow by writing the options that you consider the most appropriate in your answer sheet. 5 Marks Q1. We often find ourselves in situations where it feels easier to say `yes‟ and to agree to the other person‟s opinion. However, we end up making mistakes on account of this tendency to agree on everything. So saying no is an important skill which helps one make decisions that work for you. Every person has his/her point of view. This opinion needs to be respected. You can think for yourself. You can have a stand also. Do not deny your ability to think through things and put forth your view. It is not always a bad thing to be different from the others. Do not follow others blindly. Decisions need to be based on one‟s individual personality, needs and ways of coping with situations. Do not be aggressive or restless when trying to express yourself. Be confident about your ability to say `no‟. Rely on your ability to determine what is right and what is wrong. Work towards what you feel is right. Prioritise in a way that is based on your individual assessment of yourself and your life and not on what others around you think. While it is important to learn to refuse to do or agree to something, it is essential to recognize that it is not always prudent to dismiss someone‟s point of view outright. So, listen and evaluate and make decision keeping yourself in mind. If you are unsure about what you should do, then talk to other people. Your family in particular would be able to guide you. (a) We often make mistakes of ___________. (i) saying yes to everyone (ii) saying no to everyone (iii) agreeing with everyone (iv) disagreeing with everyone (b) We should not follow the views of the other people ____________. (i) easily (ii) hardly (iii) blindly (iv) sprightly (c) It is very important to learn to _____________. (i) fuse (ii) muse (iii) defuse (iv) refuse (d) Whenever we are confused about any decision in life, you can take help of your ___________ (i) guides (ii) teachers (iii) family (iv) friends (e) A word from the passage that means `careful‟ is _________________ (i) prudent (ii) aggressive (iii) recognize (iv) evaluate Q2. Read the extract given below and write the options that you consider the more appropriate to answer the questions / complete the sentences. 5 Marks (a) Who is ''I‟ in the above lines ? (i) one of the peasants (ii) the poet (iii) one of the villagers (iv) the mother (b) Why did the poet remember that particular night? (i) it was a dark night (ii) it rained heavily that night (iii) his mother was stung by a scorpion (iv) it was his first encounter with a scorpion (c) The scorpion was hiding behind a ___________ in the house. (i) sack of grain (ii) sack of millet (iii) sack of wheat (iv) sack of rice (d) The peasants repeated the name of God to _____________ (i) comfort the mother (ii) console the poet (iii) paralyse the scorpion (iv) None of the above (e) Trace the word from the extract which means `evil‟ (i) diabolic (ii) swarms (iii) paralyse (iv) poison Q3. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: Baisakhi is an important festival in northern India for several communities. On this day in 1699, Akal Khalsa was established by the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Thus a new religious order known as Sikhism emerged on this day. New year in the solar calendar also begins this day. Hindu legend associated with Baisakhi is that Goddess Ganga descended to earth on this day. Arya Samaj was also founded this day by Swamy Dayanand Saraswati in 1875. Buddhists believe on this day Gautam Buddha achieved enlightenment at Gaya, under a Mahabodi tree. In Punjab particularly, Baisakhi also marks the beginning of the harvesting season. Farmers start cutting their crops on this day. Since agriculture constitute an over whelming majority occupation of the people, they get up early and after taking bath in holy water, wear new clothes and visit nearby gurudwaras. They express their gratitude to the almighty for the bountiful crop and pray for having a better crop next time. They participate in religious functions specifically held and receive parshada. It is followed by Guru ka Langer – community feast to the people. Men and women dance and sing over the rhythmic beat of dholak accompanying the dance. These dances are known as bhangra and giddha. A Baisakhi procession led by five elder Sikhs is taken out in all the major places. It symbolises universal brotherhood. (a) Who was the tenth Guru of the Sikhs ? (b) When did the Ganga descend on the earth ? (c) Where did Gautam Buddha achieve enlightenment ? (d) What do you understand by `Guru ka Langer‟. (e) Find the word in the passage which means `''thankfulness‟. Answer Key Q1. (a) (iii) agreeing with every one (b) (iii) blindly (c) (iv) refuse (d) (iii) family (e) (i) prudent Q2. (a) (ii) the poet (b) (iii) his mother was stung by a scorpion (c) (iv) a sack of rice (d) (iii) paralyse the scorpion (e) (i) diabolic Q3. (a) Guru Gobind Singh (b) On the day of the Baisakhi (c) Under a Mahabodi tree in Gaya (d) a community feast (e) gratitude

Lesson Covered The Road Not Taken The Fun They Had Bismillah Khan The Lost Child Q1. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveller, long I stood And looked down one as far I could To where it bent in the undergrowth.

Lessons Covered Nelosn Mandela A Letter to God Amanda Tiger in the Zoo The Ball Poem The Black Aeroplane The Diary of Anne Frank The Hundred Dresses Footprints without Feet Triumph of Surgery The Thief's Story A Question of Trust Q1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 4 (a) It was not only a display of pinpoint precision and military force, but a demonstration of the military‟s loyalty to democracy, to a new government that had been freely and fairly elected. Only moments before the highest generals of the South African defense force and police, their chests bedecked with ribbons and medals from days gone by, saluted me and pledged their loyalty. (i) What type of government was chosen in South Africa ? (ii) How was it chosen ? (iii) What did the generals of the army did ? (iv) Which word in the passage is the noun form of 'demonstrate‟ ? Q2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 4 Lechno showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money; such was his confidence - but he became angry when he counted the money. God could not have made a mistake, nor could he have denied Lencho what he had requested. (i) Why did Lechno get angry ? (ii) Who could not have made a mistake in Lencho‟s eyes ? (iii) What quality of Lencho is shown in the above lines ? (iv) Trace a word from the passage which means the same as “fury”. Q3. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions by writing the correct options in your answer sheet. Attempt any two of the extracts. 3=3=6 (A) There is a languid, emerald sea, where the sole inhabitant is me -- a mermaid drifting blissflully. (a) Who is ''me‟ in the above lines (i) Rapunzel (ii) mermaid (iii) Amanda (iv) poetess (b) The word „blissfully‟ means ________ (i) sorrowfully (ii) cheerfully (iii) melancholy (iv) satisfactorily (c) Why is „me‟ drifting away ? (i) running away (ii) avoiding (iii) moving playfully (iv) hiding (B) He stalks in his vivid stripes The few steps of his cage, On pads of velvet quiet In his quiet rage. (a) Who is ''he‟ mentioned here ? (i) tiger (ii) panther (iii) elephant (iv) clown (b) The poem depicts the ________ of the animal (i) happiness (ii) mental condition (iii) serenity (iv) ecstasy (c) (c) What does the word ''vivid‟ means here ? (i) dull (ii) bright (iii) intelligent (iv) boring (c) An ultimate shaking grief fixes the boy As he stands rigid, trembling, staring down All his young days into the habour where His ball went. I would not intrude on him. (a) The boy is ________. (i) cheerful (ii) joyful (iii) sorrowful (iv) quiet (b) Who is “I” in the above lines ? (i) poet (ii) boy (ii) acquaintance (iv) passer by (c) Pick out the word closest in meaning to “intrude” (i) invade (ii) cooperate (iii) help (iv) wait Q4. Answer any three of the following questions in 30 - 40 words each : 2x3=6 (a) What did the military generals do ? Why has their attitude changed ? (b) A pilot is lost in the storm clouds. Does he arrive safe ? Who helps him ? (c) How does Anne feel about her father, grandmother, Mrs. Kuperus and Mr. Keesing ? (d) In what way was Wanda different from the other children ? Q5. Answer the following in about 50 words : 4 Marks (a) Describe the narrator's experience as he flew the aeroplane into the storm. Throw a light on his feelings and emotions at that time. OR (b) What does courage mean to Mandela and how does he prove that his courage can never die if he is fighting for a cause ? Q6. Answer the following in about 50 words. 4 Marks (a) Write an account of ''Griffin‟s activities bringing out the various aspects of his personality. OR (b) Anil is an employer with a difference. Prove this statement citing examples from the text. Q7. Answer any two of the following in 40-50 words each : 3x2=6 (a) How is Tricki treated by Mrs. Pumphrey ? Why does Mrs. Pumphrey think the dog's recovery is “ a triumph of surgery” ? (b) How is Ausable different from other secret agents ? How does he deal with Max ? (c) What are the subtle ways in which the lady manages to deceive Horace Danby into thinking she is the mistress of the house ?

Lessons Covered A Letter to God Nelson Mandela Fire & Ice The Ball Poem Amanda His First Flight The Black Aeroplane The Diary of Anne Frank The Thief's Story Footprints Without Feet A Triumph of Surgery A Question of Trust Q1.Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 4 (A) It was during the meal that, just as Lencho had predicted, big drops of rain began to fall. In the north-east huge mountains of clouds could be seen approaching. The air was fresh and sweet. The man went out for no other reason than to have the pleasure of feeling the rain on his body… (i) What had Lencho predicted? (ii) When did his prediction come out to be true? (iii) Why did he go out? (iv) Which word in the passage means the same as told in advance‘? (B) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 4 The policy of apartheid created a deep and lasting wound in my country and my people. All of us will spend many years, if not generations, recovering from that profound hurt. (i) Which country is being referred to here? (ii) What is the policy of apartheid? (iii) Who are 'us‘ in the lines above? (iv) Which word from the passage means the same as deep‘? Q2. Read the extracts given below and answer the question that follow by writing the correct options in your answer sheet. Attempt any two extracts. 3x2=6 A. Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I‘ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. (a) The tone of the poem is ________ (i) cordial (ii) amiable (iii) argumentative (iv) friendly (b) “Fire” and “ice” are _______ (i) symbols of human nature (ii) names of branded items (iii) nuclear weapons (iv) theories of modern science (c) “Fire” signifies _______ (i) hate (ii) anger (iii) affection (iv) desire B. He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes, The epistemology of loss, how to stand up Knowing what every man must one day know And most know many days, how to stand up. (a) The tone of the poem is ___________ (i) analytical (ii) depressing (iii) humorous (iv) critical (b) The expression ‗how to stand up‟ means _______ (i) how to move on after a drastic loss (ii) to stand with the help of others (iii) act of standing up (iv) how to move around (c) The word epistemology means ______ (i) the part of philosophy that deals with knowledge (ii) the study of human mind (iii) the study of stars (iv) the study of animals and plants C. There is a languid, emerald sea, Where the sole inhabitant is me a mermaid drifting blissfully. (a) Who is ''me‟ in the above lines…..? (i) Rapunzel (ii) mermaid (iii) Amanda (iv) poetess (b) The word, „blissfully‟ means ---- (i) sorrowfully (ii) cheerfully (iii) melancholy (iv) satisfactorily (c) Why is ''me‟ drifting away? (i) moving (ii) avoiding (iii) relaxing (iv) hiding Q3. Answer any THREE of the following questions in 30-40 words each: 2x3=6 (a) What did Lencho hope for? What were his feelings when the hail storm stopped? (b) How did Mandela‘s understanding of freedom change with age and experience? (c) The sight of the food maddened him‘. Who is 'he‘ in these lines? Why was he angry? What does this suggest? (d) How does Anne feel about her father, grandmother, Mrs. Kuperus and Mr. Keesing? Q4. Answer the following in about 50 words: 4 (a) Describe the narrator‘s experience as he flew the aeroplane into the storm. Throw a light on his feelings and emotions at that time. OR (b) Give a brief biographical sketch of Anne Frank. Highlight her attitudinal characteristics also. Q5. Answer the following in about 50 words: 4 (a) Give an account of Griffin as a lawless person. OR (b) Compare and contrast the characters of Anil and Hari Singh. Q6. Answer any two of the following in about 30-40 words each : 3x2=6 (a) What kind of person was Mr. Herriot? How did he treat Tricke? Why was he tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest? (b) Aussable shows great presence of mind‘ in a situation of danger and surprise. Do you agree with this statement? If yes, why? (c) How did the visible man become invisible? What did he do then?

Important Questions with Answers Q1.How was Jackson instrumental in Evans’ escape from the prison? Ans :Jackson was instrumental in Evans’ escape from the prison because he allowed Evans to wear his old cap. Evans told him that it was his lucky hat and due to his compassionate nature, Jackson allowed him to wear the cap which concealed the haircut of Evans. He had cut his hair in the same style as the parson McLeery had. Q2. What shock awaited Stephens when he peeped inside Evans’ cell after the Exam? Ans :When Stephens peeped inside Evans’ cell, he found that a man was all smeared in blood and sprawled on Evans’ chair. He presumed that it was McLeery and Evans had escaped after injuring the invigilator. Q3. What was the purpose of the correction slip? Ans : The correction slip served two purposes in the escape plan of Evans. First, it confirmed the name of the hotel Golden Lion where Evans had to reach after his escape. Secondly, it also confirmed the time at which Evans’ paper had started. Q4. How did the Governor locate Evans in his hotel? Ans : The Governor finally realised that is was McLeery who had escaped and it was Evans who had stayed back in the guise of McLeery. It was foolish to send him out with Detective Carter. The Governor put the index no. and centre no. 312/271 together and derived the pin code of the area. with the help of ordnance map of Oxfordshire he managed to locate Evans’ hotel, Golden Lion. Q5. How did Evans manage to get McLeery’s get-up in the cell? Ans : McLeery was wearing two collars, two gowns and two spectacles along with his own clothes. It was so cleverly done that nobody could detect it. So, one collar, one gown, one false beard and a pair of spectacles were used by Evans to disguise as parson for his escape. Q6. How was Evans able to devise a foolproof plan for his escape from prison as well as procure items for his disguise in spite of severe instruction and strict observation? Ans : As part of his plan to escape the prison, Evans expressed his desire to learn German and passing O-level examination. The prison authority after consulting the board, allowed a tutor to come into the cell and give him tuitions in German. In fact, the tutor was part of his team arranging his escape. Evans was to appear for examinations. The test would be given in the prison cell and a priest was arranged as an invigilator. At the end of the test, Evans impersonated as the invigilator McLeery and remained inside the cell, pretending to be injured while the other escaped. In fact, it was the invigilator who had come wearing two coats, two collars, two pairs of spectacles and two false beard and the pig blood in a rubber tube. As a result, in spite of strict vigil by the prison authorities, he was able to escape from the prison. Q7. What could the Governor have done to securely bring back Evans to the prison, when he caught him at the ‘Golden Lion’? What does this final act of the Governor prove? Ans : The Governor was intelligent and had good analytical power. He very cleverly located the Golden Lion hotel and deciphered Chipping Norton on the map of Oxfordshire. He reached there and caught Evans. Evans was handcuffed and sent back to the prison in the prison van. But here the Governor again did the same mistake as earlier of relying on his staff. He never bothered to cross-check the identity of prison officers. So Evans was taken away by his own friends disguised as the prison officers. And once again Evans escaped leaving the Governor shocked and surprised. Q8. How did the negligence of the prison officers prove to be a boon for Evans? Ans : The prison officers prove to be a pack of “good-for-a-giggle’ officers who were no match to the clever Evans. First, negligence on their part was not to verify the identity of the German teacher. They could not even identify McLeery, the imposter, who came to the cell right under the nose of the prison authorities. Jackson’s casual attitude towards the hat of Evans was another blunder. He showed his negligence in not even searching McLeery throughly, otherwise his false beard and two collars and gowns could have been identified. Moreover, nobody tried to establish the identity of the wounded man and the Governor himself facilitated his escape by sending him out with Carter. Finally, the biggest negligence was not to verify the authenticity of prison officers with whom he sent Evans after he was captured. All this proved to be a boon for Evans to escape. Q9. What role is played by McLeery, in contributing to the success of Evans’ escape plan? Ans : McLeery plays the most significant role in Evans’ escape. He impersonates Reverend McLeery and reaches the prison. He has great acting skills and is so confident and intelligent that the jail authorities do not suspect him. It is his smartness to wear two beards, two collars and two gowns which helps Evans to escape. Throughout, McLeery sits like a parson, giving specific instructions like index no, centre no, etc. He is smart enough to answer Jackson regarding the rubber tube. It is not only once but even at the end, it is his friend who appeared as a driver of the prison van to steer Evans to freedom from H.M. Prison. Thus it was McLeery who was instrumental in the success of Evans’ escape plan. Reference https://gowebrachnasagar.com/